Charting your Course was one of the scheduled pre-events for the Women in Business Expo and INSPIRE YOU 2019. The objective of this event was to have exhibitors, our team, partners and some special invitees in a relaxing and empowering networking atmosphere.

The evening started with prayers by Pastor and CEO of Pearl’s Bakery, Pearl Arthur, who reminded us that without God, we are nothing.
The first presenter was Ava Maria Lindie, CEO of Metro Office Supplies who shared part of her inspiring journey. She shared some challenging times in her life and the reasons why she never gave up. She had an encouraging message of never quitting even when it seems impossible because life is a process and we all can succeed in the end.

Seroj Mudlier, CEO of Denmore Garment Factory motivated us with her calm demeanour, she spoke of the challenges of balancing a family and running a business. She ended with a quote: “The road to success is always under construction”, which reminded me of her dad, Dennis Morgan, who over the years inspired many Guyanese, including me. She had to take over the CEO role, without warning, and I must say she has adjusted well.
Ruqayyah Boyer and Gavin Mendonca who are two super talented young creatives contributed a musical piece which added to the evening.

Our final presenter was Stanley Ming, CEO and founder of Ming’s Products and Services, Mr. Ming is a true visionary and never fails to impress his audience with his humour and humility. He shared his journey about growing up in Kitty, and how he managed to chart his course to where he is today. He encouraged us that, doing good in life is important, and that whatever business we have, let it make a difference in people’s lives.
I have said this before, and will say it again, Mr Stanley Ming knows the meaning of corporate social responsibility. His contribution to the Tiger Bay community is admirable. He has been supporting the expo from the inception. I sincerely would like to thank my small team, our partners and contributors for supporting a dream that became a reality that has made a difference in so many lives over the last four years and continues to make that difference. “Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”

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I experience a euphoric feeling when people advance and reach their potential and this is not just talking about women. This is the last Sunday before the Women in Business Expo and INSPIRE YOU 2019. We have local speakers, from the Caribbean and from the US and they are all ready to meet you on March 3 in the Savannah Suite at the Pegasus.
Over 60 women will be exhibiting their products and services at the Pegasus on March 2 and 3. We have a contingent from Suriname and some businesses from the diaspora that will be a part of the expo this year. We are anticipating overwhelming support from the public as we continue to celebrate this beautiful journey called life Beyond the Runway.
Check our Women Association for Sustainable Development and the Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts for info for the events or call 6848129.