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Tag: Jamaica
Going Rogue: Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs
Last summer, I went rogue when I quit my corporate job and decided to travel and write for a living. My colleague, Alexander Powell (CEO of LinkUp), took a similar route. Here's what he has to say about being an entrepreneur and managing your own business.
Show Me Your Friends & I’ll Tell You Who You Are
At sixteen years old, I made the tough decision to eliminate my biological father from my life forever. From that experience, I learned two things...
Rethinking our Negative Views of Detours
Few people think of detours as opportunities, so let me help you change your mind.
Good Friends are Better than Pocket Money
In Jamaica, the saying goes that good friends are better than pocket money. You'll never know how true that is, until you become the friend in need.
A Lesson on Heritage: The “Black Irish”
I do not subscribe to your racist one-drop rule.
Chasing Bees in the Wildlands of New York City
One of the best attractions I visited while in New York City was the New York Botanical Garden. To be honest, I'm not that interested in flowers. But a local suggested that I go, because it would be a good opportunity to sharpen my amateur photography skills. She was right! After being stung by a [...]
The Antics of Ancestors
A bit of family history.
Fevers and Friends
My final roadtrip in Jamaica.