Listen to this Article Joan Underwood, Executive Coach, Master Trainer, HR Professional and owner of the boutique consulting firm, Underwood Talent Development Services, has gifted the management world an invaluable resource. Her book, Managers’ First Aid Kit takes the reader on an introspective journey, examining the management of self, others, systems and processes. The book is a practical guide […]

Listen to this Article As the manager of the Karina Cultural group in the Kalinago Territory for the past 27 years, Mr. Gerald Langlais’ quest to preserve his cultural heritage continues year after year. He is Kalinago, son of two parents who were both Kalinago, and he also holds the prestigious position of being the

Listen to this Article Natasha Green wanted a name for her restaurant that was different and representative of her culture, primarily as a means of promoting and inspiring greater appreciation for her heritage. She wanted her business to capture the positive aspects of the Kalinago people’s  culture and traditions. Having been instrumental in helping to

Listen to this Article How an island girl bought back her family’s old house and turned it into a Bed & Breakfast Natasha Richardson was born and raised on Dutch side St. Maarten. Her early childhood years were spent at the “old house” as her family used to call it. She and her brother would

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Listen to this Article Are 3D printed garments the future of the fashion industry? I travel light. A large handbag into which my laptop, toiletries, makeup and a few other personal effects are thrown, is carried comfortably on my shoulders. Suitcases have long since being abandoned. As I confidently saunter through the airport terminal on

Listen to this Article On the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, a family consisting of a mother and her two sons are having a discussion at her home. If you are privy to their conversation, you would undoubtedly believe that a meeting at corporate headquarters was in session, with the President and CEO being

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Listen to this Article Jaap Vreeling is passionate about getting the youth interested in Astronomy. The fact that you can enjoy it both as a hobby and also work in that field of discovery on a professional level, gives him great satisfaction. His favourite constellation is Orion, because of the Orion Nebula and he likes

Listen to this Article Like many visitors before him, Israel felt like home the minute he arrived here. Jordan Kastrinsky, co-owner of JB Upscale, can attest to the country’s appeal as for the past four years, Israel has been his chosen place of residence. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he first visited with a synagogue trip at 10