As I look back on my experience of joining the virtual staging of the 10th Jamaica Poetry Festival 2020, I am still beaming with pride. Respect due to Yasus, Jamaica Poetry Festival family and all the amazing sponsors for making it bigger and better than ever! #JPF2020 I was honoured to represent Jamaica and the […]
We are strong. You rely on that fact to hide from the realities that are in your face. We are strong. But at what cost to our physical, emotional, social, psychological well-being? We are strong. We know we have to or we are “finished” before we even begin. We are strong. We have to prepare […]
Following last week’s launch of the Maroon Mindset Unlimited newsletter, I am pleased to share this week’s updates. Life is busy and we sometimes need to live purposefully and take 5, for ourselves. Don’t forget to follow this blog to receive future editions. I strongly believe that we must not restrict ourselves so this is […]
Take 5 and catch up on all things Maroon Mindset Unlimited. As a prolific creative, I have an appreciation for the importance of taking a break to pause and be inspired by others. In the fast paced world that we live in, it’s easy to miss inspirational content. Still here? Thank you for your support, […]
As we head towards the end of the year 2019 and the end of a decade, it’s an opportunity to pause, take stock and make some new decade goals. I’m thinking BIG! I’m thinking BOLD. How about you? What are your goals for 2020? You see, I’m heading towards my 45 year on the planet […]
This episode of my new Maroon Mindset podcast is about educating our minds and souls by learning about pioneers such as George Washington Carver, Nelson Mandela and many more rebels, agitators and challengers of the status quo. Listen, subscribe and share! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/maroon-mindset/id1487448654#episodeGuid=c57c99f5-b94e-8e7f-e1cf-47df443245a6
Just a note to say thank you for being on this journey with me at The Human Touch Blog! There have been posts on a wide range of topics – all relating to daily life trying to balance work, study and life. On behalf of my family and close friends who have helped me through […]
I never understood the importance of being courageous until a few years ago. I was going through a ‘rough patch’ and had to find the strength and motivation to carry on in the face of adversity. Looking back, I recognise that it was my courage that kept me going. While I’ve never been much of […]
This is the next in the summer blog series of Reflections of a Trailblazer. Check out my blog The Human Touch ❤✍🏽 for the previous posts so you don't miss out on my journey. I've previously discussed my PhD journey and my career inspirations. This post will include the importance of using unpleasant life experiences […]
One of my aims in life is is to be heard for what I passionately believe in which is that everyone adds value and brings something useful to the table. In achieving this aim, there are challenges to overcome. In the society and indeed the global village that we live in, what happens in one […]
