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From solopreneur to enterprise — how do we as Caribbean women entrepreneurs make the leap from side hustle to sustainable business?
In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I’m joined by Shauna Marshall, MSME development strategist and founder of SMB Consulting. We talk about what it really takes to scale our businesses with intention, structure, and vision.
📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:52 – Percentage of women employers in the Caribbean
01:28 – Who Shauna Marshall is and what she does for MSMEs
02:50 – What’s in a Caribbean woman entrepreneur’s survival kit?
04:37 – How sustainable is the microenterprise or the side hustle for Caribbean women?
08:04 – How to overcome trading time for money in your business
10:27 – Moving from survival mode to growth mode
13:33 – Top things to do to move from solopreneur to enterprise

We also talk about the cultural challenges Caribbean women face around sales, visibility, and leadership — and how embracing these areas can transform a “small business” into a lasting legacy.

If you’re a Caribbean woman entrepreneur looking to grow beyond survival mode into holistic wealth and intentional living, this conversation is for you.
✨ Connect with Shauna Marshall & SMB Consulting:
Website: www.smbconsulting.com
LinkedIn: @Shauna Marshall

🎧 About the Island Woman Podcast
Ready to live a BIG and simple life? The Island Woman Podcast is where I share reflections from my own journey and amplify the voices and expertise of Caribbean people, especially women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative life. Each episode dives into the realities of growth, resilience, and visibility — from the perspective of women shaping our futures with clarity and courage.

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#CaribbeanWomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInLeadership #MSME #IslandWomanPodcast #Visibility

Welcome back Sober Soldiers! The studio was buzzing with energy for this one, because we know it’s been a long time since we parlayed. We wasted no time and dove deep into the sneakers, and then. Then, we shifted gears to the music scene, sharing of our faves from the past few weeks. Enjoy yeah?

What if building your business was more like training for the Olympics? 🏃🏽‍♀️
In this episode, I explore how Caribbean entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes — their systems, discipline, and mindset — to build businesses that last.

What can Caribbean entrepreneurs learn from the discipline, mindset, and systems of world-class athletes? In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I explore how champions like Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Julien Alfred train, recover, and maintain excellence — and how those lessons translate into building sustainable, successful businesses in the Caribbean. 🏃🏽‍♀️
We cover:
– The system of success behind elite athletes and how it applies to entrepreneurship
– Reframing setbacks as part of the long arc of growth
– Building a culture of discipline, resilience, and excellence in your business
– Caribbean-specific insights on mentorship, support systems, and enterprise-building

If you’re a Caribbean entrepreneur, freelancer, or anyone navigating the challenge of building your own enterprise, this episode offers practical inspiration and actionable ideas to help you run your business like a champion.

#Caribbeanentrepreneur #caribbeanbusiness #Caribbeantrackandfield #islandwomanpodcast #trackandbusiness #intentionalliving

Kwannette & Kwardel Lewis share how their family turned family land in Sierra Leone into Lewisville Hotel, a thriving hospitality business.

✅ Tips for managing contractors and maintaining quality abroad
✅ The importance of investing in your home country in Africa
✅ How they financed their project without outside investors
✅ Overcoming the short-term mindset in Sierra Leone
✅ The power of generational wealth and land ownership

YouTube Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Guest Background
4:23 Wahala – Speak Your Language Challenge
9:42 Africa Diaspora Roots
12:55 Growing Up Between Atlanta & Sierra Leone
20:00 Building Lewisville Boutique in Freetown
24:52 Managing Property & Maintaining Standards
36:12 Financing & Costs of African Hospitality
50:32 Tips for First-Time Travel to Africa

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RIDDIM | Afrobeat Library | Music For Content Creators
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm9_E41jmVA
Creative Commons — Attribution – CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada

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