Are you where you’ve always wanted to be?
Honestly, no, not quite. However, I do believe that I am where I should be. I believe that life is an ever evolving journey requiring continual commitment and dedication (primarily from within); and as such this is a work in progress.
What is your biggest professional challenge?
I am a solutions junkie! I get this buzz/high when faced with obstacles that are then demolished; and as such I want to do everything and right now! I’ve learnt, however, that delegation and strategy are key, as this allows for everything to be prioritised and for realistic goals to be set and achieved around said priorities.
What is your biggest life challenge?
As there is no denying that they both complete me, I’d have to say my work-life balance. Another life challenge would be conquering my fear of failure and the examples I try to set for my children and the many young people who may look to me for guidance.
When you look to the future, what do you see?
Endless opportunities. Being comfortable and satisfied with what I’ve accomplished in terms of my personal, professional and spiritual growth.
What is your favourite pastime?
Spending time and having fun with my family. Be it the adventurous undertakings or some of the more laid back activities, just relaxing and being silly. Laughter is truly therapeutic to me.
What is your favourite meal?
Pasta! (All shapes, sizes, and makes with and without gluten). Unfortunately, this is also not ideal for my current health and weight regimen, so alas, I’ve grown into a salad, souse, soup and cou-cou kinda lady.
On Saturday nights, where are you likely to be?
Movie night with my family – at home or we may go out.
What upsets you the most?
Several things, unfortunately. Lack of integrity, greed, inhuman acts towards others and “unnecessary” death.
What is your guiding philosophy?
Irrespective of how difficult it may be to accept, everything happens for a reason and secondly, work hard, dream big and stay humble.
If you had the chance to manage Barbados for a day, what would you do?
Make it so that I get to manage Barbados for a mere 364 more days. Seriously, I would try my darndest to address and resolve several concerns plaguing our country right now; including but not limited to: Government-funded care of the elderly, formulating realistic and productive educational and vocational programmes for children and young adults and implementing ways to omit the overly bureaucratic systems that prohibit the way business is conducted for locals and international investors alike.