10 POWERFUL LADIES SHARING LIFE'S LESSONS
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LEAVING A LEGACY for OTHER POWERFUL LADIES!
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SherRy JohNson-dEal
Diplomat, Empowerment Speaker, CEO, Business Consultant & Investment Adviser, Communications Expert, Publisher, Certified Youth Leader
Sherry Johnson Deal is a charismatic, humorous personality and a valued resource in academic, personal and professional circles for students, individuals, non-profits, religious and community leaders looking to be empowered to go to the next level. Since her young adult years, she has not only studied the science of empowerment but mastered it by counselling, encouraging and coaching hundreds of young people in various leadership capacities.
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As a former Junior Minister at a local church and National Youth Advisory Council Executive Member, Sherry inspires young people to meet the challenges of the world around them. Academically, she has risen to the highest level of excellence having completed secondary and tertiary level education with distinction (president's list and valedictorian awards). She holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Communication and Foreign Languages, a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Licenciatura in International Relations from prestigious Universities around the world. She holds certifications in foreign exchange trading and project management.
SherelL bRoWn, aa, nyl
Serial Entrepreneur, Media Personality, Publisher, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Certified National Youth Leader
Sherell Brown is a former member of the Royal Bahamas Police Force where she served for 15 years in different capacities; however, the bulk of her service was spent in the Central Detective Unit (CDU) where she investigated major crimes. Her 15-year tenure came to an end in 2015.
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She then pursued a career in Media, where she uncovered her passion for Radio, Journalism and the Performing Arts. From this career move, Brown Inc. Production and Entertainment Studios was born. Since then, Sherell has produced several shows, such as Real Talk With Sherell, a live online show that can be viewed or listened to on Soundcloud, YouTube and Facebook.
Sherell is the former host of Ask Sherell and is currently still producing a weekly podcast that people can tune in to from all over the world. Sherell gained her hands-on experience from working at Radio Abaco 93.5 and also from hosting her own talk show at Shout 93.9 FM, formerly known as “Lady Rellz.”
SiMone boWe, ba, MSc
Leadership Strategist & Consultant
Simmone is a seasoned, speaker, certified corporate trainer, personal development coach, HR strategist & consultant, leadership advisor, men’s empowerment advocate, educator, mentor, newspaper columnist, soulful singer, and radio & television host. She was named a Caribbean Women to Watch in 2018 and was honoured as a Mentor of the Year by Project Bahamas in 2022. She has authored 7 books.
SaNdena o. NeelY l lb, l ec
Consultant, Attorney, Coach, Mentor, Youth Director, Speaker, Author
Sandena Neely is a multi-dimensional leader who serves from the reservoir that God has gifted her with. She is a very proud graduate of Uriah McPhee Primary School, St. Augustine's College, Bahamas Baptist Community College, University of the West Indies and finally, the Eugene Dupuch Law School. She sees herself as continuing evidence that something good can come out of the Kemp Road community. She seeks to nurture the rich culture, pastimes and traditions from her early years and connect them to the diverse groupings of people in today's society.
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She is an Attorney with 17 years of Call to the Bar and was proud to serve as an Associate Legal Counsel with the Atlantis Resort and Casino, Paradise Island from 2013 to 2019.
LauRen-ashLeY heasTiE ba, msc, cyl
Certified Youth Leader, Counsellor, Club 7773041 Toastmaster,
Red Cross Society Volunteer, Kappa Delta Sigma Graduate Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Lauren-Ashley Heastie is an Administrative Cadet employed within the Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture where she facilitates, creates and manages programs and activities that help to positively impact the lives of Bahamian youth. With a passion for helping others, Lauren-Ashley obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselling at Barry University. Upon completion of her studies, she hopes to further her career in Addiction and Individual Counselling..
acRibba LighTbouRne, aa
Talk show Host, Entrepreneur, Certified Life Coach
Counsellor, Minister of the Gospel
Acribba Lightbourne’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of faith in God. She has faced numerous life challenges, including abusive relationships, poor choices, brokenness, and infertility. Despite these setbacks, she connected with her purpose and emerged as a role model for women overcoming adversities.
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In 2016, she birthed Finding Faith Ministries International, a platform to share her experiences and empower others to discover the true knowledge of God. In 2017, she began hosting Faith Talk, a weekly YouTube broadcast highlighting individuals who have overcome insurmountable adversities through faith. In 2018, she launched Faith Line, a clothing brand with faith-based messages that attract global clients.
JuLiet SeyMouR ba
Ordained Minister, Certified Etiquette Coach, Mentor, Business Administrator, Entrepreneur, President at ArdyssLife
Lady Ju, as she is affectionately called, is a woman of great strength, honour and integrity who serves passionately and with a spirit of excellence. She is an ordained Minister and an eloquent example of a Godly woman. She considers her family her first ministry.
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​She is an Administrator by profession. She is also a Certified Etiquette Coach and President at Ardyss International, a health and wellness company.
dEboRah baSdeN
Entrepreneur, Christian Minister
Deborah Basden, owner of Bahamas Tastiest Bakery, formally Da Bes Yet Bakery was born and raised in Dundas Town, Abaco, Bahamas. She is the daughter of Delgarno and Viola Newbold. She obtained her primary education from Dundas Town Primary School and then her high school diploma from Abaco Central Secondary.
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For most of her early career, Deborah has been in the insurance field, however, she decided to go full-time into her passion, baking. Da Best Yet Bakery was established and has been nothing but successful over the years.
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​Deborah has had the opportunity to meet so many people, whether it is locals or tourists who always came looking for her special baked goods. Because of her vibrant personality, she and her bakery were featured on the HGTV show Caribbean Life.
JoVita chaRite bsn, bls, acls
Computer Electronics Specialist, Nurse, Patient Care Technician Leader, Distinguished President Kiwanis (2019 – 2020)
Trained in Disaster Management International Medical Mission’s Group Volunteer Jovita Charite was born on Freeport, Grand Bahama and relocated to Nassau as a child where she continued her Primary and Tertiary education. Upon completion of high school, she enrolled in Atlantic Technical College and graduated with a Technical Diploma in Computer Electronics. After graduation, she gained employment with Broward County Animal Care and Regulation as a Computer Data Processor in Florida.
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As Nursing was still on her mind, and in pursuit of her passion, she embarked on the journey to acquire the skills and knowledge needed by enrolling in Hillsborough Community College where she obtained her Associate of Science Degree in 2010.
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hollY RilEy-WoodSide ba, ma
School Principal, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach
Holly Riley Woodside, a native of Lowe Sound Andros was born in April of 1982. A native of Andros, Holly or Icess as she was so fondly called grew up on the beautiful settlement of Lowe Sound.
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Daughter of Vezel Evans and Genest Riley, Holly grew up with her extended family in the care of Vyomie Knowles, her adopted mother.
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Holly is the mother of three children, Dionnete, Jonni and John Jr. Holly's life centres around her family, she believes that it is the backbone of most women, it gives them a reason to push harder, to not give up and to bear all.
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As an Educator with the Ministry of Education, she began her career as a Physical Education Teacher, after obtaining her bachelor’s in education at The College of the Bahamas. In 2012, she completed her master’s degree from Kent State University.