Thoughts on recent shows

I typically do a post that reviews each show but time constraints didn't allow for it.

Looking back however, I am very pleased with the sequence of the last few episodes. The mixture of interviews is indicative of what I envision for the Caribbean Business Digest. Stephen Dawkins' interview provided a link between the Caribbean and its Diaspora, the Small Business Saturday interview was not a Caribbean specific topic but affected businesses at large; the Tasha Chen and Elaine Bell interviews showcased the passion and drive of entrepreneurs within the Diaspora, and the Guenet Gittens Roberts offered up a connector within the Caribbean community.

Each interview offered a different challenge notably the Dawkins interview. While most guests would be mostly free to talk about their ventures, Dawkins had to be a little more careful as he works for a larger corporate entity and had to be careful about what he discloses.

The Tasha Chen interview was all about passion and my job was to try and convey that. In large part I think I did that. This was a interview that I could really relate to being a parent and I had to be careful I didn't get carried away but allow Tasha's voice to be heard.

Elaine Bell reminded me of the brief discussion I had with Tony McClean; both were in the beginning stages of their respective ventures. In both cases, after talking with them I came away with more respect and admiration for what they are doing. And in both cases, they both offered so much that you can learn from. One key phrase I came away with was from Bell who said she works from a place of creativity and not a place of competition. 

 

These little nuggets can trigger a slight shift in philosophy that gives an edge in running and surviving in business.