Sunrise, Florida (May, 2009) - Leadership is a mysterious blend of science and art. Women leaders are blazing their own paths, discovering their leadership potential, seeking to create greater personal and career fulfillment. 

In a groundbreaking new book, Follow Her Lead: Leadership Lessons For Women as They Journey From the Backroom to the Boardroom, business thought and personal development coach, Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe, offers ten compelling leadership fables which unlike ever before ignite a lively discussion about the competencies and practices essential for today’s emerging and seasoned leader, who just happen to be female. 

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BASSETERRE, ST.KITTS (November 13, 2008) – Kids of all ages will enjoy a delightful and fun-packed new adventure series from first-time author Carol Ottley-Mitchell of St. Kitts/Nevis, which will be launched on November 26th.

Adventure at Brimstone Hill is the first installment of the Caribbean Adventure Series created by Ottley-Mitchell for young readers allowed the author to combine her love for the Caribbean with a passion for helping young minds learn about their history and culture. Continue reading…

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Fight Economic Fears with Knowledge and Love, says Author and Entrepreneur, Nerissa Golden

MONTSERRAT, W.I. (October 26, 2008) – “Although the reports of a dire tourism season is cause to tighten our belts, it is also a time to free our thinking and move outside the box,” says entrepreneur and author Nerissa Golden. 

Golden is the founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Symposium and Truly Caribbean Network, a non-profit foundation established to create opportunities for Caribbean people globally. 

The Caribbean is bracing for a tough tourist season as many of the largest world economies are struggling to regain their financial footing. Governments and tourism organizations are scrambling for solutions and many are fearful of whether they will have a job in the coming months. 

“This is not a time to allow fear to control and limit your thinking. It is time for Caribbeanpreneurs to find new strategies to get ahead. This crisis is also creating new opportunities and we need to open our eyes to see them,” added Golden. 

The entrepreneur suggests that people who may be fearful of losing their jobs in the coming season first of all, see the time ahead as a great moment of transition which can be to their benefit.  Many of the most successful billionaires made their money during the toughest economic times, she explained, enterprising Caribbean people can do the same. 

“First this is not just a problem for Caribbean governments to solve for its people. Each of us can take steps to improve our personal economic situations. The small kitchen business can probably be a greater source of income with a better strategic plan and some promotion. Rather than pressure clients who are also experiencing the same financial crisis to pay you all at once, find alternative payment structures to alleviate their burden and yours, barter where possible and be patient,” explained the author of The Making of a Caribbeanpreneur: Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Building Wealth. 

Golden, who is also a single mother said that every effort must be made to alleviate stress as the tendency under pressure is to lash out at those closest to us. “Be very watchful of increased areas of stress and find positive outlets to combat the pressure you may be feeling. Children and spouses are not verbal or physical punching bags. It is actually a time to reach out in love and give to others. The greatest power to overcome fear is love and this economic challenge is a good time to practice this.” 

The Making of a Caribbeanpreneur: Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Building Wealth and a Truly Caribbean Woman’s Guide to Good Love will both be available shortly in bookstores. 

More ideas on combating fears and finding solutions to financial and emotional struggles are available online at www.trulycaribbean.net. The author and speaker can be contacted at info@trulycaribbean.net for advice and training.

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PHILIPSBURG (Monday, September 24, 2007) – Life on Purpose is the focus of Saturday’s seminar for women hosted by conference speaker and entrepreneur Nerissa Golden.

The two-hour event will include a free breakfast and an opportunity for women needing advice on starting a business and maneuvering through the challenges of balance a career and family life.

Nerissa Golden is a mother of four and president of the Truly Caribbean Network, a non-profit foundation which organizes the Young Entrepreneurs Symposium and the Soualiga Film Festival. Golden said she is looking forward to the opportunity to share ideas and motivation on how women can become more focused and have a more fulfilling life.

The seminar is being sponsored by Leyton Microcomputer Services, a woman-led software development firm based in St. Kitts. Carol Mitchell, the general manager said she was honored to be a part of the Truly Caribbean Seminar Series as women must continue to honor and empower themselves as it was essential to the growth of successful family living and our communities. 

The Rupert Maynard Community Center in St. Peters will be the venue for the seminar which begins at 8am. Although the seminar is free, persons are asked to register in advance so that they can be accommodated. Nerissa Golden can be reached at 523-3731 or via email at info@trulycaribbean.net.

PHILIPSBURG/BASSETERRE – Developing home-based businesses can help to break the cycle of domestic abuse, says Nerissa Golden an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She believes that if more women are financially capable of caring for themselves and their family, they have more options available for leaving or choosing not to enter an abusive relationship.

The mother of four said being able to work from home and earn an income allowed her to walk away from an abusive marriage in 2005.

“It takes two people to have an abusive relationship. You agree to be the victim by not walking away the first time you are hit, threatened or insulted in the same way they choose to practice verbal, psychological, and physical abuse,” she said. Continue reading…

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GRAND CAYMAN/PHILIPSBURG – Entrepreneur and YES 2007 Coordinator, Nerissa Golden was the keynote speaker over the weekend for the Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Forum organized by the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau (CIIB). 

Golden was invited to motivate and help to stimulate further growth in the island’s small business sector of which 65% are owned by women. The forum, which was held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort was attended by 150 men and women in business.

Three local female entrepreneurs shared their stories of following their passions to build businesses in dance, shoes and real estate. They spoke of the taking calculated risks, research and the importance of planning for your business success. Continue reading…

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By Nerissa Golden

Visual Artist Mosera is proof that utilizing one’s creative gift only allows it to expand and flourish in other creative forms.

“The Voodoo You Do” is Mosera’s first foray as a musician and it is a worthwhile endeavor, says Nerissa Golden, of goldenmedia, a consulting firm which is helping several local and regional artists develop their creative careers.

Bert Gagnon of Neon Productions Radio adds that the album should actually be under the category of Audio Art” as it is clearly a musical expression to the work that Mosera has been giving the world since his first art exhibit in the 90’s. His passion for women, the need for more love and consciousness are recurring themes throughout the musical journey. Continue reading…

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