My conversations with Caribbean women founders leaders and experts have been fuel for my BIG and simple life, where big ambition and wellness converge. In this episode, I recap some of those conversations that relate to leadership, pay equity and economic power for Caribbean women. 

Key moments: 

00:00 Embracing a Big and Simple Life

01:28 Women’s Economic Impact in the Caribbean

02:29 The Power of Everyday Leadership: Why you should never underestimate your role, regardless of your official job title. – Kim Butcher, Cultural Strategist & Founder of Okoye by Kim 

04:24 A Vision for Total Development: Reframing women’s empowerment as a mission for an entire productive population – Anuskha Varsha Sonai, President Creative Tech Hub Caribbean

07:54 Valuing Invisible Labour: The urgent case for better compensation packages for women in the development sector – Karen Philip, Founder, Kainos Caribbean Consulting 

11:33 Breaking the “Sticky Floor” and getting to the top – Racquel Moses, CEO, Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator and Global Ambassador for Race to Zero and Race to Resilience

15:10 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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Loved the clips in this episode? Catch the full episodes with each of these incredible Caribbean women leaders.

VEX Money to Caribbean Legacy: Kim C. Butcher, Okoye by Kim Founder | Island Woman Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/44kvgtwdxGS3CxaYGSu0HZ?si=kcpbHjFCRkKY7CbYTBb75w

Anuskha Varsha Sonai: Women, Alliances, Talent, Tech for Caribbean Growth | Island Woman Podcast

​​https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ItZSxRvVQtaySStQgGwPo?si=_0txU2MUTIqvkiV5ATflfg

Doing Good Better: How Women Lead Caribbean Social Impact with Karen Philip | Island Woman Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/52oBapcOeL4NJtYG8vxG40?si=v3wKuYZdSPSlNu9vlL5UNA

Why Not You? Racquel Moses on Getting off the Sticky Floor in Leadership | Island Woman Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BDXp8MNH99lgZc7a6QiFb?si=Ln4cKNP2RkeN1Bic6Mio8g