IN July, I decided I needed to give myself a special birthday gift with a difference so I decided to do a challenge. A challenge to apply the “Law of the Rubber Band“ intentionally. The law states “Growth stops when you lose where you are and where you could be.” I am halfway through that challenge and it is going well even though some days are a bit difficult. One of the things on the list was to meet the submission deadline for this column and I am doing that. I also planned to increase the time I spent in prayer and that happened. I am exercising and eating healthier but it is an effort; more family time which I am enjoying; contributing to others every day is top on my agenda. The Men Across Borders project/mission is back on track. I am looking forward to the blood drive in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service and trust you all will donate blood on August 17 at the Nexus Hub, Wern Ave from 10:00hrs to 14:00hrs. I relinquished the chairmanship from the Women Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) which is an association I founded a few years ago and which is dear to my heart.

The WASD social club is providing a forum for business and professional women to relax, renew and rejuvenate while providing support & mentorship to youths and each other.

• To provide an environment conducive towards the formation of a sisterhood dedicated to the development of self, family, society and country.
To harness the skills and talents of women from all walks through networking and the exchange of ideas to create an advanced society.
To organise and build strong, confident, intelligent and empowered women who are committed to the task of building a progressive society.

I am passing the baton to my Vice Chairman Lucria Rambalak. She has been a part of WASD from the inception and has always been supportive. I have no doubt she will lead with great integrity and serve at the highest level. The new Vice Chairman is Meleesa Payne who previously served as a committee member. The Treasurer is Latoya Barton, the Secretary is Leisa Gibson and the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer is Tiffany Myers. The Legal adviser is Onasis Granville while other committee members are Vanda Allicock, Melba La Goude, Danielle John, Rhonda Graham and Abiola Gittens.

I will now be an adviser along with Raquel Thomas Ceasar and Glenis Archer.
Registration for members is now open to people who think they want to grow and contribute to others’ growth.

I have a feeling the second half will be more impactful because of what I have garnered.
I encourage you to challenge yourself in some way that will take you to the next level. I will like to take this opportunity to wish my fellow Leos the best birthday ever.

Maybe you can share some of your challenges with us by emailing beyondtherunway1@gmail.com as we continue to celebrate the beautiful journey BEYOND THE RUNWAY.