Behind Sole Addiction is a woman shaped by family, courage, service and an enduring love for people.

Nancy Noumeh joins Gems from Friends for an honest conversation about growing up in business, the influence of her parents, and the heartbreaking loss of her father—the man she describes as her foundation.

Nancy shares the realities of leading with a big heart, navigating retail in Barbados, creating memorable customer experiences, adapting to change and staying positive when business and life become difficult. She also opens up about public misconceptions, her faith, her community work, her love for dirt bikes and her vision for supporting more local brands.

It is a heartfelt conversation about grief, legacy, resilience and having the courage to keep moving forward.

Welcome to a new segment of Gems From Friends — Gems Spotlight.Gems Spotlight is a space for entrepreneurs and small businesses that want to build awareness, tell their story, or simply have an important message to share.In this episode, we sit down with Allan Haynes of ACH Consulting Inc., who is on a mission to help small businesses better understand one of the most important parts of running a business — the finances.And it doesn’t matter how small your business may be right now. If you want to grow, scale, or simply build something that can sustain itself long-term, this conversation is for you.We’re talking about understanding your numbers, making better financial decisions, and putting the right foundations in place to take your business to the next level.CONNECT WITH ACH CONSULTING & CREDIPULSE AILender-Ready ResourceExplore ACH Consulting’s “Lender-Ready” resource for business owners preparing to approach lenders.https://ach-consultinginc.com/insight...CrediPulse AI on InstagramFollow CrediPulse AI and keep up with its latest posts and updates.https://www.instagram.com/credipulsea...ACH Consulting Inc. on InstagramConnect with ACH Consulting and keep up with the company’s latest posts and updates.https://www.instagram.com/achconsulti...ACH Consulting Inc. on LinkedInFollow ACH Consulting’s company page for professional updates and more about the business. / ach-consulting-inc CrediPulse AI on YouTubeExplore videos from CrediPulse AI and subscribe to its channel. / @credipulseai ACH Consulting Inc. on YouTubeWatch videos from ACH Consulting and subscribe to its channel. / @achconsultinginc Want to feature your business on Gems Spotlight? Apply using the form below to share your business, your story, and what you’d like to discuss.https://www.wixforms.com/f/7377120854...Your business. Your story. Your spotlight.

What does it really take to rise from humble beginnings to leading one of Barbados’ most recognized financial brands?

In the Season 7 finale of Gems From Friends, Matthew sits down with Alison Browne-Ellis, CEO of Payce Digital, for an open conversation about the journey behind the title.

Alison shares her story of growing up with a single mother, experiencing financial hardship, being unable to afford the traditional university path, and ultimately building a career that would see her lead the transformation of Cave Shepherd Card into Payce Digital.

But success came with a cost.

She speaks candidly about motherhood, marriage, burnout, imposter syndrome, breaking generational cycles, and experiencing one of the lowest periods of her personal life while simultaneously reaching the peak of her career.

They also explore leadership, financial inclusion, empowering women, her book Life Lessons: A Purpose Driven Leadership Journey, the evolution of Payce Digital, and the role faith and surrender continue to play in her life.

“I was at the peak of my career and at the lowest in my life.”

This is a conversation about what we achieve, what it costs us, and who we become along the way.

Gems From Friends — Season 7 Finale

Powered by Payce Digital, formerly Cave Shepherd Card Services — serving Barbados for over 50 years.

Recorded at Dream Real Studio.