Join us as we discuss with Marcus the power of choosing your own path, having a supportive family and the impact of technology on our culture and social skills.

A graduate of Howard University, Marcus Bird is a writer, filmmaker and musician. He has worked in the entertainment and marketing industry for the past fifteen years, helping to mastermind and architect campaigns for brands such as Red Stripe 'Suh Wi Dweet'(2023), Rum Stripe (2023), Smirnoff (Japan), Pepsi Jamaica, and others. Having traveled extensively and lived in the Caribbean, U.S and Japan, Marcus uses his unique lens to shape his creative work and vision. He is the author of the short story An Elephant in Kingston, which was shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Short story Prize and was selected as the winner of the 2021 JCDC (Jamaican Cultural Development Commission) Adult Short Story Prize. He is also the 2nd place winner of the inaugural What’s Your Story Jamaica? story telling competition, held in 2021. He is the author of six books and his work has been featured in publications such as the Japan Times, Adda and the Jamaica Observer. He is a collaborating director on the 2012 film OnePeople: The Celebration, directed by Jamaica’s Justine Henzell and Dionne Walker. As a featured talent, he speaks in the film about his time as a Jamaican traveler and adventurer. Regarded as Jamaica’s first YouTube travel videographer, Marcus is know for his groundbreaking series Jamaican in Japan and Jamaican in Egypt, which he shot over 2009-2011, and aired in Jamaica on local television (Flow) in 2012. He has experience from highly competitive internships such as the Chris Rock Internship(Comedy Central, New York) and the Creative Minds In Cannes Program, (Cannes Film Festival, France) lead him to different horizons as a visual creative. He presently lives in Jamaica.

Join us as we discuss with Jehan White the power of processing your thoughts, pains, emotions. The beauty of opening up and having the conversation.

Jehan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Licensed Associate Clinical Psychologist at Tea House Therapy. Her intention within therapy is to collaboratively meet clients where they are at and to share their stories. After completing her Masters Degree from Trinity Western University in Canada, she has been practicing Psychotherapy for over eight years. Jehan primarily works with teenagers, families and adults on a broad range of issues including (but not limited to) trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, fertility, grief, suicidality, emotional regulation and addictions.

Join us as we discuss with Andrea McGibbon the power of pursuing your purpose. She is a Servant of God, Mother, Worshiper, Trainer, Pastor, Builder, Coach, Author, Pioneer.

Andrea has over 19 years of progressive leadership roles in the corporate sector, She has demonstrated the ability to guide diverse teams. She believes in a purpose beyond herself, and she takes pride in being an exceptional team leader, analytical thinker, growth catalyst and solutionist.

She is a Certified Personal & Executive Coach (CPEC) and a member of the Maxwell Leadership Team. In addition to being a certified coach, speaker and trainer, her professional preparation also included ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Harvard Law Schools’ programme on Negotiation and Leadership, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, MSc Accounting and BSc Accounting with Economics from the University of the West Indies. As a global member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) she adheres to their professional standards and competencies.