Join us as we discuss with Marcus the power of choosing your own path, having a supportive family and the impact of technology on our culture and social skills.

A graduate of Howard University, Marcus Bird is a writer, filmmaker and musician. He has worked in the entertainment and marketing industry for the past fifteen years, helping to mastermind and architect campaigns for brands such as Red Stripe 'Suh Wi Dweet'(2023), Rum Stripe (2023), Smirnoff (Japan), Pepsi Jamaica, and others. Having traveled extensively and lived in the Caribbean, U.S and Japan, Marcus uses his unique lens to shape his creative work and vision. He is the author of the short story An Elephant in Kingston, which was shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Short story Prize and was selected as the winner of the 2021 JCDC (Jamaican Cultural Development Commission) Adult Short Story Prize. He is also the 2nd place winner of the inaugural What’s Your Story Jamaica? story telling competition, held in 2021. He is the author of six books and his work has been featured in publications such as the Japan Times, Adda and the Jamaica Observer. He is a collaborating director on the 2012 film OnePeople: The Celebration, directed by Jamaica’s Justine Henzell and Dionne Walker. As a featured talent, he speaks in the film about his time as a Jamaican traveler and adventurer. Regarded as Jamaica’s first YouTube travel videographer, Marcus is know for his groundbreaking series Jamaican in Japan and Jamaican in Egypt, which he shot over 2009-2011, and aired in Jamaica on local television (Flow) in 2012. He has experience from highly competitive internships such as the Chris Rock Internship(Comedy Central, New York) and the Creative Minds In Cannes Program, (Cannes Film Festival, France) lead him to different horizons as a visual creative. He presently lives in Jamaica.

Join us as we discuss with Jehan White the power of processing your thoughts, pains, emotions. The beauty of opening up and having the conversation.

Jehan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Licensed Associate Clinical Psychologist at Tea House Therapy. Her intention within therapy is to collaboratively meet clients where they are at and to share their stories. After completing her Masters Degree from Trinity Western University in Canada, she has been practicing Psychotherapy for over eight years. Jehan primarily works with teenagers, families and adults on a broad range of issues including (but not limited to) trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, fertility, grief, suicidality, emotional regulation and addictions.

Join us as we discuss with Andrea McGibbon the power of pursuing your purpose. She is a Servant of God, Mother, Worshiper, Trainer, Pastor, Builder, Coach, Author, Pioneer.

Andrea has over 19 years of progressive leadership roles in the corporate sector, She has demonstrated the ability to guide diverse teams. She believes in a purpose beyond herself, and she takes pride in being an exceptional team leader, analytical thinker, growth catalyst and solutionist.

She is a Certified Personal & Executive Coach (CPEC) and a member of the Maxwell Leadership Team. In addition to being a certified coach, speaker and trainer, her professional preparation also included ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Harvard Law Schools’ programme on Negotiation and Leadership, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, MSc Accounting and BSc Accounting with Economics from the University of the West Indies. As a global member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) she adheres to their professional standards and competencies.

Join us as we chat with Nadia McKenzie about her mission to change the landscape for seniors/older adults/retirees. Providing a space for them to network, have fun, socialize and find companionship.

Nadia, the CEO of The ScrutineerJa, is a professionally trained proofreader & copy editor, she has helped many writers bring their stories to life. Over the years she has gained an in-depth understanding of an array of formats, voices, audiences, and mediums. Great editing goes beyond grammar and syntax and involves a genuine investment in a client’s business or personal brand.

She is a commercial Project Management Professional with experience delivering enterprise IT projects across various industries with proven achievements in each role performed. Expertise lies in Project Integration and Planning, Marketing, Business Development, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis and Research, Budgeting and Forecasting.

Join us as we discuss the importance of Parenting and helping parents with Pastor Tamika Wright.

Warm, resourceful, creative and relational are a few words that describe our youth Pastor, Tamika Q Wright.

Pastor Tam as she is affectionately known, has been serving children and youth for over five years pulling on her background in design, the arts and business management. An expert in creating safe, fun and spirit filled environments for children and youth to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, Pastor Tam has been responsible for the phenomenal growth and development of Grow for God Children’s Ministry. By creating age appropriate spaces and programmes, she has successfully aligned children ministry with the overall vision of Go for God by molding young leaders who possess a Kingdom mindset. She leads a team of dynamic and committed volunteers and continues to serve the vision faithfully.

Join us as we discuss the importance of Individualism and keeping Jesus as your North Star with Pastor Tamika Wright.

Warm, resourceful, creative and relational are a few words that describe our youth Pastor, Tamika Q Wright.

Pastor Tam as she is affectionately known, has been serving children and youth for over five years pulling on her background in design, the arts and business management. An expert in creating safe, fun and spirit filled environments for children and youth to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, Pastor Tam has been responsible for the phenomenal growth and development of Grow for God Children’s Ministry. By creating age appropriate spaces and programmes, she has successfully aligned children ministry with the overall vision of Go for God by molding young leaders who possess a Kingdom mindset. She leads a team of dynamic and committed volunteers and continues to serve the vision faithfully.

Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of life with Kaydia, losing loved ones and finding the strength to keep smiling and enjoying life.

Kaydia Tomlinson is bold, adventurous and passionate. A self proclaimed free spirit, she has been working in Corporate Jamaica for almost 20 years.

After her mother's sudden passing in 2019, her perspective on life and the concept of time shifted. Kaydia believes in living each day and cherishing every single moment as if it were your last. Through her grief, she has found a renewed purpose and vision.

Jack of many trades, Kaydia is also a personal stylist, travel blogger, IG page @travelwithkaydz, and a motivational speaker.

Join us as we discuss Forgotten Gems in Jamaica, Treating each other with Love and much more with Lisa Russell.

Lisa Russell is an Attorney-at-Law and she is currently a junior Partner with the legal firm, Russell & Russell where her practice consists mainly of commercial, conveyancing, maritime and probate matters. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) Degree from the University of Liverpool; a Certificate of Legal Education from Norman Manley Law School; a Master of Business Administration (General Management with special emphasis on International Business Management and International Marketing & Export Strategies) Degree from Mona School of Business (UWI) and a Diploma in International Shipping and Logistics from Caribbean Maritime Institute (now Caribbean Maritime University). She is also a certified Mediator, certified in Maritime Arbitration and a Notary Public. Her professional associations include membership of the Jamaican Bar Association since 2006 (serving on the Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property sub-committees); Jamaica Environment Trust, Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.