YCATS: The Alumnae

YCATS: The Alumnae The alumnae is a group of supportive ladies who could be best described as “timeless in their passion for dancing”. Though forced to attend to other pressing matters in life, these past members of Ycats remain committed to the development of the dancers. They serve not only as instructors, mentors, and a […]
YcatsLive!

YcatsLive! Ycats aims to share the Jamaican dance experience across the globe via its online platform YcatsLive! 7-year-old Palandria Minto, 11-year-old Shaniel Parke, and 17-year-old Jaiana Sharpe and shared their experience dancing online with Ycats. “I love to dance and love dancing with my friends at Ycats. When I was in Jamaica, I was the […]
BETSY MATHAIKUTTY: Restoring balance for the mind and body

BETSY MATHAIKUTTY: Restoring balance for the mind and body Tranquility, peace, and warmth is what you feel when you enter the practice of a highly driven health and wellness provider Mrs. Betsy Mathaikutty, founder of Live Free Myofascial Release Integrative Therapy & Wellness. Betsy is passionate about helping women enjoy a pain free lifestyle so […]
ATTORNEY CHEREE D’OYLEY: Taking Bold Steps To Achieve Success

ATTORNEY CHEREE D’OYLEY: Taking Bold Steps To Achieve Success Cheree P. A. D’Oyley is a practicing attorney-at-law and a qualified accountant. She is currently employed to the Government of Jamaica as a clerk of court, prosecuting mainly criminal matters. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Accounting, a Bachelor of Laws, a Master […]
Recession-Proof your Business with Kirsha Campbell

Recession-Proof your Business with Kirsha Campbell When business owners find their businesses in financial chaos and aim to take the leap to cashflow and more, they reach out to Kirsha Campbell “The Cashflow Maven.” A CPA/CMA, Kirsha integrates all the moving parts in your business to set up the right foundation to be recession proof, […]
GROWTH MINDSET: Creating Your Personal Development Plan

GROWTH MINDSET: Creating Your Personal Development Plan Around this time of year, we often create plans that will enhance the quality of our lives and careers. However, as the year progresses, it is easy for us to lose sight of our personal goals, and flounder through yet another year, being unhappy with ourselves and others. […]
VBD Magazine Cover Story: Dr. Dwaine Cooke, Consultant Neurosurgeon

VBD Magazine Cover Story: Dr. Dwaine Cooke, Consultant Neurosurgeon IMPACTFUL & EXTRAORDINARY Dr. Cooke provides the roadmap to a neurosurgical career and lessons from adversity Neurosurgery appeals to those individuals who are fascinated with the complexity of the human brain and who enjoy the challenge of correcting the defects of the nervous system. Neurosurgeons treat […]
TERESA B. HOWELL: Live Out Your Talents With Passion

TERESA B. HOWELL: Live Out Your Talents With Passion “And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passions burned brighter than her fears.” This poignant statement by Mark Anthony aptly describes Teresa B. Howell, CEO of TB […]
SNEAKY DEHYDRATION: You could be dehydrated and not know it

SNEAKY DEHYDRATION: You could be dehydrated and not know it Dehydration can range from mild to severe and it affects the homeostasis of your body. Dehydration can be recognized many times because it could be accompanied by thirst that is not relieved by drinking water. This can be caused by medications, too much caffeine, salt, […]
WORKING IN REVERSE: Why You Need a Career Development Plan

WORKING IN REVERSE: Why You Need a Career Development Plan The best way to achieve a goal is to plan for it. If we want to get fit, we develop a diet and weight loss plan and exercise routine. If we want that well needed rest for our bodies, maybe we schedule some “me time” […]