Pathways by Grenadian STEAM

Stephen Frank is a former national track and field athlete who proudly represented Grenada at the 2011 CARIFTA Games in Jamaica. He was also a key member of the Westerhall Secondary School’s inaugural Intercol Games championship-winning team in 2012. Despite his early success in athletics, Stephen’s career was hindered by several season-ending injuries, leading him to seek physiotherapy treatments in Grenada and the United States. His personal experience with injury and rehabilitation sparked a deep passion to help other athletes recover, inspiring him to pursue a career in physiotherapy.  Stephen began his academic journey in Health and Physical Education at the T.A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). He later earned a scholarship to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. This unique program allowed him to learn both Western and Traditional Chinese rehabilitation techniques, equipping him with a comprehensive approach to evidence-based rehabilitation.  Today, Stephen works in the Physiotherapy Department at the General Hospital in Grenada, where he is dedicated to improving patients’ recovery through evidence-based rehabilitation methods. In addition, he actively collaborates with local sports clubs and organizations to promote injury prevention and ensure athletes have access to the best rehabilitation protocols. Outside of his professional endeavors, Stephen is passionate about cooking and works alongside his family at Franko’s Kitchen & Bar, a well-loved family-owned restaurant located in Corinth, St. David’s and True Blue, Grand Anse in Grenada. Come along for the ride on this Fast Track! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following from Pathways:  11. The Real Deal, Part 2 36. Marsha Nicholson-Ramdeen This episode of Fast Tracks was produced by MindzEye Films, for Pathways by Grenadian STEAM. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of MindzEye Films. Pathways video brand editing by @mryoungkyle. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu. Your host for today is Andre Hayes. Pathways theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip. Fast Tracks sound design by Kate Masaltseva. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

If at first you don’t succeed… dust yourself off and try again. Today’s guest’s resilience led her to finding a job in an industry she never expected. And the self-discovery didn’t end there… Thea Davis hails from the island of Antigua, where she was born and raised. She earned her MAS degree and B.Sci in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois and later joined the Application Engineering team at Aqua-Aerobic Systems in January 2019. Prior to her employment with Aqua-Aerobic, she had the opportunity to be a Water Innovation Research Intern with Current Innovation, Fall 2018. Thea is currently a Project Application Engineer at Aqua-Aerobic Systems, and is responsible for managing and approving wastewater process designs or design modifications. Outside of work, Thea is a diehard fan of dancehall music and keeps active as a long time member of the Chicago Netball Club. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Connect with Thea: LinkedIn - Thea Davis Email - thea.a.davis@gmail.com  Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  24. Michael Henry 35. Kemron Dufont  This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by @mryoungkyle. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu. Your host for today is Arlene hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Sometimes the career you think you want doesn’t quite pan out as expected… but how do you know when to pivot? What can you do to ease the fear of the transition? Our very own host and producer, Arlene, takes the hot seat on today’s episode, hosted by Pathways friend and former PathTaker, Sydney Robertson, to share her experiences and lessons learned. Arlene Hayes is a project coordinator and consultant who is tapping into her true nature as a multi-passionate human. With a background in architectural design, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Arlene has over 6 years of experience working with general contractors in the commercial and residential construction space. In these roles she has had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects - both new builds and renovations - of things like public markets, resorts, private homes, a basketball arena, performing arts center and even a mega data center for Facebook (now Meta). In 2023, Arlene started consulting on residential build projects for new and aspiring homeowners under her business, AMH Project Solutions, outside of her day job. She is the President and Co-Founder of the non-profit, Grenadian STEAM, Executive Producer and Host of Pathways, the podcast and has been a Company dancer with Conception Dance Theatre since 2010. Arlene enjoys traveling, exploration and learning new things like languages, playing the piano and how to cook dishes from cultures around the world. Full of gems and musings from our very own. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Connect with Arlene on LinkedIn - Arlene Hayes Get tips and guidance for developing a project or building a home at @amh.projectsolutions Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  06. Julien Mitchell 43. Chrislyn Lashington  This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by @mryoungkyle. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu. Your host for today is Sydney Robertson Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What happens when you build a business around the business of bud?.... Business Support Services such as Accounting are in constant demand across multiple industries. As today’s guest puts it, “Accounting is the language of business and cash flow is the lifeblood”. So what does it take to spin green into gold? Let’s get into it on today’s episode. Alvonn Forsyth is an accountant and entrepreneur, currently running his virtual accounting firm, Higher Level Accounting (HLA), which specializes in the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. Through HLA, he helps business owners navigate the unique challenges of this evolving sector by emphasizing strong client relationships and simplifying complex financial concepts. In addition to HLA, Alvonn co-founded the Global Ed Recruiting Agency, which connects international students with U.S. universities that offer excellent programs for international learners. Drawing from his own and his team's experiences, they are dedicated to helping others overcome the challenges of studying abroad. Alvonn is family-oriented, a lover of travel and an avid sports enthusiast who continues to give back to the youth of Gouyave in collaboration with others. His passion for accounting, technology, client relationships, and teaching drives him to continually seek innovative ways to enhance his services, aiming to make a lasting positive impact on his clients and his community. A timely conversation. We’re eager to hear everyone’s takeaways from this… We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you'd like to pitch yourself, or someone you know, as a guest on Pathways, submit your suggestion at: www.cutt.ly/pathwaysguest If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  13. Mondel George 18. Zanifa Payne 33. Kareem Phillip-Jackson 46. Brendan Heyck This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by @mryoungkyle. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Does a “career” really have to be just one thing? Today’s guest flips that narrative on its head as she has worked her way through from not knowing what she wanted to be, to joining one of the most traditional career fields in the Caribbean, to now running a creative business based on her interests, all while thriving in her 8-4. Is it easy? Probably not. But you’ll learn that it IS possible - once you push past the self doubt. Rosana John-Mitchell is an Attorney-at-Law with over 10 years of post-qualification experience. She holds a Master of Laws in Environmental Law and Policy from University College London (UCL), achieved through a Chevening Scholarship. Rosana currently practices with Dentons, a leading global law firm, where she specializes in Real Estate and Corporate Sustainability (ESG), advising clients in Grenada and the wider Caribbean region. In addition to her legal career, Rosana is deeply committed to community and leadership. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Grenada and Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL), and serves as a director of the Grenada Sustainable Development Trust Fund Inc., contributing to sustainable initiatives across the island. Rosana's entrepreneurial spirit is evident as the co-founder of Spice Foodie Tours, a flourishing business that highlights local culinary experiences while promoting community-based tourism in Grenada. Outside of her professional endeavors, Rosana is a passionate content creator for her Instagram micro-blog, Radikal Rose Eats, where she shares culinary reviews and local experiences. She also embraces an active lifestyle through fitness and enjoys exploring the world through travel. Such great perspectives on this one. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  43. Chrislyn Lashington 21. Kaiem Joseph This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by @mryoungkyle. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

That shaking you feel when you’re on a plane and it experiences turbulence? Or the forces at play when a spaceship re enters the earth’s atmosphere? Both are caused by very similar phenomena, and today’s guest has studied its causes and effects inside and out.  Not into engineering or mechanics? She also knows quite a bit about how to find and keep a mentor, if you’re curious about that kind of thing :)  Known in some spaces as the first woman from the OECS to attain a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Professor Liselle Joseph is currently an Assistant Professor with dual appointments with Virginia Tech’s Aerospace & Ocean Engineering department and National Security Institute. Her research focuses on hypersonic phenomenology using both experimental techniques and high-fidelity CFD. Before joining VT’s faculty, Dr. Joseph worked in industry, gaining invaluable research into current real-world engineering standards and methodologies, current needs and landscape of the community, as well as industry expectations for new graduates. Her most recent industry work involved a range of developments and research within the hypersonic flow-field. Prior to 2020, Dr. Joseph developed new compression system technologies for both commercial and military applications at Pratt and Whitney. Dr. Liselle’s varying experiences in her field adds lots of colour and practical advice to this discussion. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  05. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ja3MIaxnnQde6WXg5EGXC?si=456fe050e07b4f68 08. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MHBGOk4ACqkFo7qyTJgMM?si=0bc79ff34e3943d0 27. https://grensteam.org/pathways/2021-12-14-kyana-bubb-air-traffic-controller-children%E2%80%99s-author-aviation-enthusiast/ This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Travel the world while working on meaningful projects for companies of all shapes and sizes… sounds like just a dream? Well, today’s guest has made this a reality not only for himself, but also for the people his company employs in Grenada and across the world. Brendan Heyck (best known as just “B”) is an American-Grenadian IT entrepreneur and technology advocate with a record of uniting innovation with diverse communities. His expertise is in project leadership, negotiating agreements, and international partnerships. He has experience working in the cellars and C-suites of both the private enterprise and public service sectors.  For his next professional role, Brendan is confident that he can launch the Grenadian Ambassador of Technology role into global action and help further drive Grenada's progress and empowerment in the tech space. In this episode, B and Arlene discuss sustainability, what it takes to develop a remote business, and how accepting change and learning to pivot plays a huge role in attaining success in life. You don’t want to miss it. Enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Follow the Island Innovators on IG https://www.instagram.com/isleinno/ Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  09. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QmuDPRo5UirDDY3OU0PLw?si=2ff25e6372f24e74 24. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b657EXyqP93b56RlxpGYB?si=2e76dc7075294f3d 31. https://youtu.be/wztD7OXUi3U?si=OepNFlrEToGrF2lX This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Ever wondered what a meteorologist actually does every day? Or how pilots know what conditions they’ll have for landing in a new country? What’s an Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster anyway?? Now you’ll get to talk with one. Kassia Johnson is a graduate of the St. Joseph’s Convent St. George’s and the T.A. Marryshow Community College. She is an Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster at the Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada.  Kassie started working at the Airports Authority in 2013 as a Meteorological Observer and was later promoted to a Forecaster in 2019. Her studies for this career took place at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology in Husbands, Barbados. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Indiana University East. Disclaimer: We deeply apologize for the audio quality of this episode. We encountered several technical issues that could not be fixed due to the internet connection during recording. Nonetheless, lots of great information here. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Follow spiceweather473 on IG Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  27. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EB6p9kJGW3CduxA8H1abK?si=0b971db1cf2d4237 33. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tBNQs1FBCkLgd1ZgSg80i?si=1f21b255cb9f45da This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

This chat with Dre takes us from uncertainty about whether University was for him, to finding his place in the civil engineering industry, to building a personal finance brand & business with a strong investment portfolio! Sounds interesting to you? I promise you it is!  Don’t miss today’s Pathway! Andre Glean is a Grenadian-Canadian civil engineer with a robust professional career. He started his educational journey in Grenada, where he attended primary school, secondary school, and community college before moving to Canada. There, Andre earned a college diploma in civil engineering, worked for a year, and then completed his civil engineering degree at Lakehead University. Andre now works for the largest engineering consulting firm in Canada, showcasing his expertise in the field. Alongside his engineering career, he is also a dedicated long-term investor passionate about simplifying the stock market. Don’t miss the discussions on today’s Pathway! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast Find Dre on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/dreinc_473/ Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/andre.glean If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  6. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OYR7AgMpHZpOFG2XvbGhq?si=c2a3ffb48c684b36 35. https://open.spotify.com/episode/63qAhYvkXZAX6uQygV35kb?si=7b7f04abc2554e38 22. https://open.spotify.com/episode/64WcjrrfOmn3hvLtEwovdw?si=a166af412e954a3b 25. https://open.spotify.com/episode/00ckV12m7r9m0DfNLsl5X5?si=6f97eaa2477f4a07 This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

We talk about “doing something you love” for work all the time, but what does it really take to build a business based on your passions? Our guest on today’s episode is a brimming multi-passionate who knows a thing or two about it... Chrislyn Lashington is a Creative Entrepreneur from Grenada who has honed her many talents and skills within the sectors of entertainment, media, advertising, health and wellness. She is a TV Producer & Host, dance fitness instructor, event producer and the CEO of https://lashington.agency/, a marketing, communications and entertainment agency based in Grenada.  Chrislyn holds a Master’s of Public Health from St. George’s University where she later worked as a Bioethics Clinical Tutor for medical students and continues to support the graduate public health programme. Her experience in public relations, marketing and entertainment afforded success to entities like the Grenada Tourism Authority, Sandals Resorts, Flow, Power FM, the Grenada Broadcasting Network, HOMA, a property development company, and more recently a UNESCO-funded Intangible Cultural Heritage project.  Her lifelong passion for the creative and performing arts has led her to become a household name in Grenada for TV and radio hosting under the alias https://www.instagram.com/msy.chrissy/ (pronounced Missy Chrissy), dance fitness, and the production of Upstage TV Show, an entertainment show birthed during the global lockdown in 2020.  Chrislyn has also produced the annual Carnival Sunday fete BeachBum and launched Jab in Shape, a dance fitness programme inspired by Afro-Caribbean music and movement. In 2022, she further expanded the Upstage brand, presenting a carnival band that revitalised the Traditional Sailor Masquerade for Spicemas. She is currently a Director on the board of the Grenada National Museum; a Floor Member on the Executive of the Traditional Individual and Mas Bands Association (TIMBA) AND a volunteer at the Grenada Red Cross Society.  Chrislyn loves the beach and believes that dessert is the best part of every meal.  …we would have to agree ;) We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/36CauQxeTlw4xwZTlHGWdq?si=47c92fa6cd9c42f1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uVcWmGLDRhWwcYuebS4Hp?si=01d7e216d82441bf https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zqpLEczHtF1ScSgaaI19p?si=6214cd6bf0414d97  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YQUWhNRCj2b7VH6RGuKxi?si=d5b731344f3d4da7 This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

You asked and we delivered! This episode is all about Choosing a Career. We got some questions from our student audience and put the directors of Grenadian STEAM in the hot seat to try answering them. What came out of it was some interesting and relatable discussion, as well as some great practical advice about how to go about making those all-important career decisions, no matter what stage of the journey you're currently in. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Episode Guests: Avery Brown - Team Admin of GrenSTEAM;    Analytical Scientist. PhD, B.Sc. Chemical Engineering. Renee Thomas-Venugopal - Vice President of GrenSTEAM;    Instructor in Public Health at St. George's University; Entrepreneur, Co-Owner of KariBites. MPH, B.Sc. Biology Listen to both Renee and Avery talk about their academic background and why they became part of GrenSTEAM on the https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8pXdu79iMub Andre Hayes - Finance Director of GrenSTEAM;    Chief Financial Officer in hospitality. MA in Accounting, B.Sc. Accounting and Finance Sydney Robertson - Past Marketing Director of GrenSTEAM;    Food Scientist. M.Sc Food Science & Technology, B.Sc. Biochemistry Check out https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/j4cYFjAiMub for more about her path and what a Food Scientist does. Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/tftg_101/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Ever consider all the scientific work that goes into making your favourite bag of chips? On this episode of Pathways by GrenSTEAM, Sydney chats with Arlene about the intricacies of food science and its applications, her struggles finding a job in the US as an international student and shares some thoughts about why locally produced foods might be so darn expensive. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Sydney Robertson is a Certified Food Scientist from Grenada currently working at a plant-based food startup in New York. She graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and a Master's Degree in Food Safety and Technology. After leaving college, she landed a job as a quality control technician and has moved through different roles within the food space in the last 2 years.  She currently works as a Senior Culinary Research and Development Associate where she focuses on recipe development for direct to consumer products, recipe optimization, shelf life studies, various validation studies and more. Having recently attained her CFS designation (Certified Food Scientist) from the Institute of Food Technologists, Sydney hopes to continue to grow within her food career exploring multiple facets of the industry. Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/tftg_101/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What if we could make vaccines that didn't need to travel in a deep freeze? How did TikTok-ing become a super power of a verified UN initiative? How do you get ahead in life when it seems like the odds are against you? We chat about all this and more in this episode with Asher Williams. Don't miss it! We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Dr. Asher Williams is a Trinidad & Tobago National Scholar and currently, a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University, where her research is aimed at developing a cell-free platform for manufacturing conjugate vaccines against emerging pathogens. She is also part of a global team of scientists and vaccine experts working with the United Nations to combat vaccine misinformation. Dr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from New York University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She was awarded RPI’s Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, named a Class of 2020 Changemaker, and has published over 10 co-authored papers in peer-reviewed journals during her graduate career, with a patent pending. Dr. Williams also served as Vice President of the Black Graduate Student Association at RPI and worked on several initiatives and efforts to increase the recruitment and retention of minority students in graduate education. Dr. Williams is listed as one of 1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America, named an MIT Rising Star in Chemical Engineering, and will be joining Columbia University as a tenure-track professor of chemical engineering in July 2023. Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/tftg_101/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What does a Project Manager even do? Our guest, Heather, talks with Arlene about the multi-faceted aspects of the job, including learning how to lead diverse teams, applying SCRUM and agile methodologies to the world of construction and, in general, her journey into the world of buildings, urban planning and sustianability. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Heather Pinnock is a Jamaican PlaceMaker and Champion of Sustainable Tropical Living. She is a development professional with formal training in Architecture, Urban Design and Project Management, as well as over 23 years of experience in construction and real estate. She is a graduate of the Bartlett Development Planning Unit at University College London and the Caribbean School of Architecture at University of Technology, Jamaica. Heather has worked across Jamaica as well as in Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. Her experience includes working with the Ministry of Water and Housing, the University of the West Indies, the United Nations Development Programme Multi-country Office in Jamaica, and the environmental non-profit, CARIBSAVE among others. In 2021 she concluded a successful stint leading one of the Government of Jamaica’s largest implementation agencies, the Urban Development Corporation, where she championed the cause of ‘making development happen sustainably’. She was recently appointed co-chair of the Commonwealth Women in Planning network. Heather is also a certified SCRUM Master, an EarthCheck Design Accredited Professional and a licensed realtor associate in Jamaica. Since leaving the public sector, she launched https://luceacaribbean.com/, a company with a focus on sustainable development and conscious living for tropical regions to further her work for an Equitable and Resilient Future. Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast  As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/tftg_101/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What do you know about mental health? Better yet, do you know what options are available to you for discussing affairs of the mind? Even though the topic is still unfortunately quite taboo in our Caribbean society, it seems that more and more people of all age groups are seeking help with how to cope mentally in different situations. On this episode, Arlene chats with a young, local therapist about his unusual journey to the career (including an extended detour as a musician) and his experiences working in the field of psychology here in Grenada. Josh Hector is a licensed Psychologist from Grenada, and a proud Caribbean National. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphasis in Guidance and Counselling from the Jamaica Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from the University of The West Indies, Cave Hill. He has functioned in the roles of Guidance Counsellor at Halfway-Tree Primary school in Kingston Jamaica, and  Counselling Psychologist at a Barbadian agency called PAREDOS (which stands for Parent Education For Development In Barbados); out of which he was actively involved in school and community outreach programs. In Grenada, Josh is the Founder and Counselling Psychologist at Optimal Solutions, where he offers counselling, psychotherapy, teletherapy, workshops, seminars, and employee assistance programs. In line with his focus on self-development, Josh is currently pursuing his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University. He is also the treasurer of the Grenada Psychological Association, and an Executive Council Member-at-Large within the Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations. Being a helping professional at heart, he considers it a blessing to interact with others, and share insightful tips to practical and effective living. We hope you enjoy Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Managing your finances and building wealth is something "they never taught us in school". Well, we're gonna talk about it here! This episode is a bit different than most, in that we aren't focusing on our guest's 'career', but instead talking about how she taught herself about investing and developed it into a side hustle. This is your reminder that STEAM isn't just about school subjects and academic pursuits - it's about holistic development and empowering our youth and society to shape their own future, and finances is a great place to start! Kristina Charles is a 28 year old "corporate girl" who seeks to document her journey to financial independence through her 9-5 and education. She enjoys social media discussions on 9-5, mindset, side hustling, investing and altogether living a free life. Having grown up in Grenada in the Caribbean, she seeks to be an example and talk about all the taboo financial topics among young, aspiring adults. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Grab your copy of Krissy's e-book, https://gumroad.com/a/209035187/rLKLC Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

We hear a lot about the state of healthcare in Grenada but how many of us realize how big of a role communication between patients and their healthcare providers plays in that system? On this episode, Dr. Ramdeen gets into the importance of functional care teams for a holistic response to patient health. She also gets into the story of how she built her own physiotherapy practice here in Grenada and her plans for the future of our healthcare system. Dr. Marsha Nicholson-Ramdeen is a Grenadian-born Physiotherapist who graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia. Her experience extends from working in Australia, Fiji, Trinidad and now Grenada, as the founder and owner of Spice Orchid Physiotherapy Services since 2017. After completing her specialization, Dr. Ramdeen returned to Grenada where she was employed at St. George’s University as a Learning Strategist and Workshop Coordinator in the Medical School program. In this role, she offered support to students through the Department of Educational Services. She was also a certified Basic Life Support instructor in conjunction with the American Heart Association. Since then, Dr. Ramdeen has transitioned to full-time clinical practice where she currently desires to expand her services throughout Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.  She has a passion for community engagement and education through outreach programs as seen through her involvement in health fairs, career day presentations, and informative programs. She is currently an executive member of the Caribbean Association of Massage and Bodywork Practitioners Grenada (CAMBP) established in 2019 and is currently working towards getting Grenada registered under the World Physiotherapy Association. Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Ever wondered what a disaster management professional does when there's no disaster happening? Arlene and Kemon discuss the role of a disaster management specialist during times of crisis and at peacetime on this episode of Pathways. Kemron also shares how he is currently using food processing as a way of getting Grenada closer to being ready to survive disaster. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Kemron Dufont is a proactive disaster risk management specialist, environmental engineer, project manager, and technical leader. Kemron holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the City Colleges of New York and a Master of Disaster Management from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Over the years, he has amassed experience working with local, national, regional and international partners on policy issues, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, sustainable development and projects design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Kemron recently served as Technical Officer with NaDMA - the National Disaster Management Agency here in Grenada for a number of years - and it’s equivalent organization in St. Lucia - NEMO. He has recently transitioned to more of a focus on his consultancy in different aspects of Disaster Management. Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Episode artwork by Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

This episode dives into understanding how businesses and industries develop and die out in certain regions in a very evolutionary manner. Dr. Ashton talks with Arlene about what we can learn from these natural changes and how we can use the information to create more sustainable business structures. We also hear how Dr. Ashton's career developed organically, both due to her interests and to simply going through the doors that opened along the way. Dr. Weslynne Ashton is an Associate Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology with joint appointments at the Stuart School of Business and the Institute of Design. She also holds a faculty affiliate (courtesy) appointment in the Armour College of Engineering, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Ashton is a sustainable systems scientist, whose research, teaching and practice are oriented around transitioning our socio-ecological systems towards sustainability and equity. She studies the adoption of socially and environmentally responsible strategies in business, and the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in addressing social and environmental challenges. Her research is grounded in industrial ecology and the circular economy. Her current work focuses on increasing sustainability and equity in urban food systems, and developing regenerative economies in post-industrial regions, newly industrializing countries and small island states. She was awarded a Jefferson Science Fellowship by the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in 2018. She spent the 2018-2019 academic year as a science-policy advisor at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), where she worked with the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia on strategic planning, energy policy and energy efficiency programs in the Balkans and Ukraine. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at https://cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Audio editing by Chemon Marryshow. Episode artwork by Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Today, Kareem and Arlene chat about the experiences he had navigating life, more or less blindly, as an international student before discovering the world of remote work and diving in. They also share thoughts on Blockchain, NFTs and the Web3.0 revolution. Kareem P. Jackson is a realist, a stoic, a global citizen. A problem solver, product engineer and minimalist. An overthinker and overachiever. A Blockchain enthusiast. A curious mind, an adventurer and … we’re still on the fence about whether or not he’s human. His experiences and interests so far in life have led him to founding Unpluggd Media Group - an outlet for his passions and curiosities, a platform to share, communicate and build with the world. Kareem believes in living to learn and sharing to grow, so through the technology vertical of UMG - https://medium.com/unpluggd-digital - he develops the products that serve those roles. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at //cutt.ly/membersignup. We can't wait to have you! Head over to our https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOIsgNOExGUWh04-TpnTnruz5NRjtQATJ to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.  Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/.  Episode artwork by Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/justmo.gd/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Today’s episode is going to be a little different than most. It’s our season finale, and if you’ve been following Pathways from the start, you know we like to mix it up a bit in the finale. This time around, we’re switching the focus - we’ve been talking to the professionals, getting their reflections and advice to young students. Well today, we’re going straight to the students. What’s life like as a Gen-Z student right now, pandemic and all? What are their hopes and dreams for the future? And what do they think older generations get wrong about them? We’re getting into all of it - straight from the horse’s mouth. So take a listen, and get into the conversation too! Leave a comment on our social media posts - which student revelation was most surprising to you? Or if you’re a student, which parts do you resonate with? We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Special thanks to the guests of this episode - Shontel DaBreo, Makana Joseph and Joshua Mitchell of the St. John's Christian Secondary School and Joshua Andall and Corey Joseph of the T.A. Marryshow Community College. Deep appreciation also goes out to Ms. Angelique Lewis of St. John's Christian Secondary School for her assistance with the episode. Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. Grenadian STEAM currently has two open positions to be filled on the board of directors - that’s the Outreach Director and the Marketing Director. These are very important roles for a non profit like ours and we want to round out our team with the best! Check out our https://www.instagram.com/p/CZCIKRVl2y6/ for all the postings and DM us for more details if you’re interested or know someone who would be a good fit. On our next season of Pathways, we will be engaging both student and professional members of GrenSTEAM to get into the conversation. To find out how and to be notified of our upcoming guest features and discussion topics, become a member today! Sign up at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#join As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc.  Audio editing was done by https://www.instagram.com/bobdaphoenix/. Video editing was done by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Growing up in La Poterie, St. Andrew’s, Grenadian-born Kisheon Alexander attended “infant” (as it is most well-known) at St. Raphael’s Nursery before moving on to the Sacred Heart Primary School, formerly known as Tivoli R. C. School. He attended the St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School (SAASS) where he played as much cricket and football as he wanted while also gaining leadership exposure through debate club, scouts, young leaders, being house captain and many other extra-curricular activities alongside receiving a quality education. At the T.A. Marryshow Community College, Kisheon studied his favourite subject, Physics, as well as Chemistry and Math, which he believes he took on primarily for the challenge. He went on to teach Chemistry and Math at the Grenville Secondary School for two years before migrating to the US to attend the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. There he received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering before pursuing graduate studies at the West Virginia University, where he had the privilege to complete research in bio-based engineering applications, as well as polymer characterization and processing. Kisheon now works as a Production Engineer in heavy chemical manufacturing plant operations. Considering himself mostly a homebody, he spends a lot of time with family, and now watches a lot more football than he plays! Kisheon loves sampling native cuisines and is always searching for a new favourite Caribbean spot. He tries to mimic exotic dishes at home and has really come to enjoy cooking. Kisheon dreams of one day owning a restaurant, but for the meantime his focus is on executing as much as he can at work while learning the business unit operations and developing his people skills. In this episode, Kisheon and I talk about balancing recreation and education in your younger years, the impact of developing mentor relationships while in school and knowing when to step away from a situation and try something new vs sticking to it. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc. and edited by Chemon Marryshow. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Shehnezi Frank is a Masters Level Counselling Psychologist currently working as a Guidance Counselor at a Secondary School in Grenada. She attended the University of the West Indies, Cavehill campus, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (Special), graduating with First Class Honors. She then completed her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and graduated with Distinction. Shehnezi is passionate about the field of Psychology and hopes to one day work with couples. However, she currently finds great joy in helping to mould and guide some of the young minds in Grenada. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family and playing with her three adorable dogs. In this episode, Shehnezi and I talk about the difference between clinical psychology, psychiatry and counseling psychology, the importance of patient-therapist confidentiality and the misunderstanding of mental health in Grenada. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc. and edited by Chemon Marryshow. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

23-year-old Kyana Bubb grew up in Archibald Avenue, St. George, Grenada as the first of two Aviation enthusiasts in her household. She attended the St. Joseph’s Convent, St. George, then went on to the T.A. Marryshow community college where she graduated with an Associate’s degree in Geography and Mathematics. Three months after graduating, she started working at the Maurice Bishop International Airport as an Aeronautical Information Services Officer. Kyana was soon given the opportunity to take up the challenge of pursuing a diploma in Aerodrome and Approach Control, and in March of 2019, she graduated successfully with a diploma from the Civil Aviation Training Centre, Trinidad and Tobago. Since then, she’s been working as a certified Air Traffic Controller at the Maurice BIshop International Airport. Recently, Kyana has added the title of author to her list of roles. In late 2020 she wrote a children’s story book on women in aviation, self-publishing in February of 2021. Kyana’s passion and drive for aviation and specifically to highlight women in aviation encouraged her to write this book, encouraging more young women to join the field. Her long-term aspiration is to become a pilot. In this episode, Kyana and I talk about we talk about relentless pursuit of one's interests, the responsibility aviation owns as regards climate sustainability and the path she took in writing her first children's book. Kyana also speaks with a local student pursuing aviation to discuss her experience in the field and give advice about the process. Show Notes: Our student guest for this episode's member segment is Abigail Alfred, currently pursuing her Associate's Degree at the T.A. Marryshow Community College! Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc. and edited by Chemon Marryshow. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Ron and Arlene talk about the unfortunately poor reputation that Math has among students and society, the novelty of a liberal arts education and the importance of developing mentor relationships. At Occidental College (Oxy) in LA, Ron Buckmire's primary responsibility is the overall direction of the gen. ed. program, with several other academic initiatives reporting to him. Born in Grenada and raised for part of his youth in Barbados, Ron holds three degrees in mathematics (Ph.D., M.Sc. and B.Sc.) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. He’s been on the Oxy faculty since 1994, serving as chair of the mathematics department twice and achieving the rank of Full Professor in 2014 after beginning his academic career there as a Minority Postdoctoral Scholar-in-Residence.  For a total of 4 years, Ron led the Division of Undergraduate Education at the United States National Science Foundation (NSF), heading the Scholarships in STEM program and curating the undergraduate mathematics education award portfolio. In 2021, Ron co-edited the book ‘Improving Applied Mathematics Education’ (Springer Nature, 2021) and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in an eclectic collection of journals. He is a passionate advocate for broadening the participation of historically excluded groups (especially LGBTQ+ individuals and racial/ethnic minorities) in mathematics and other STEM disciplines. He serves the broader math community in several capacities, such as Vice-President for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at SIAM (the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics). Ron is also a co-founder and board member of Spectra, the association for LGBTQ+ mathematicians and their allies. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc. and edited by Chemon Marryshow. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Krystal McDoom is a Project Manager at the University of Chicago. She is an experienced construction management professional with ten (10) years of industry experience and a demonstrated history of working in the higher education and healthcare market sectors. In her current role, she is responsible for managing the design, construction, budget and schedule for new buildings and renovation projects. This typically includes the oversight of architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty consultants. Having graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering and a specialization in Construction Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Krystal is detail-oriented, organized, and hardworking. She has an excellent reputation for issue resolution, building relationships and driving overall results. She is passionate about personal development, education, and opportunity equity. Although she resides in Chicago, her family remains at home in St. Lucia and she misses them dearly. Outside of work she enjoys practicing martial arts as well as connecting with friends over a good meal. In this episode, Krystal and I talk about the process and importance of getting an internship before and during university, protecting your mental health through difficult times, and the uncertainty of our life experiences. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: Our student guest for this episode's member segment is Mia Neckles, currently pursuing her Associate's Degree at the T.A. Marryshow Community College! Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at https://grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc.  Audio editing was done by Chemon Marryshow. Video editing was done by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Kenroy George is a software developer bringing 20 years of media and technology experience to the table. He currently spends his days as co-founder and CTO of LUHU, building a market network super app for the Caribbean and Africa. Working mostly at startups such as Thrillist and The Daily over the years, he’s sharpened his entrepreneurial skill set in New York City. Kenroy has also worked with local entrepreneurs through GrenStart to provide a much-needed support network and mentorship.  In this episode, Kenroy and I talk about the importance of digital transformation for the Caribbean, the state of business and technology in Grenada, and his plans for expansion of the upcoming Super-App, LUHU.  We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!  Show Notes:  • In this episode we make reference to digital transformation in the Caribbean. You might want to read Kenroy's article for Now Grenada about the topic.   • We also talk about data privacy and the documentary that was released after the Cambridge Anlalytica/Facebook scandal of 2018. The title of the documentary is 'The Big Hack' and at time of writing, it can be found on Netflix.  Kenroy's Work  1. Check out some of Kenroy's work with GrenStart on  - Facebook -GrenStart or Instagram - @grenstart  2. Get access to his latest app, LUHU, at https://luhu.me/  This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for Grenadian STEAM Inc. and edited by Targhyl Thomas.  Your host is Arlene Hayes  Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip  The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Sharbacha Edward was born and raised in the town of Vieux-Fort, St. Lucia. She attended the Vieux-Fort infant, primary and secondary schools, then pursued her A levels at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Castries, St. Lucia. After teaching mathematics at her alma mater, the Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School for 3 years, she left to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Physics. This degree helped her transition into the field of Medical Physics, where she worked for 2 years in the Radiation Oncology department at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Sharbacha is now in the 5th year of her PhD degree in Medical Physics at the MD Anderson UT Health Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston, Texas. Sharbacha considers herself a foodie and loves to travel. She hopes to someday be a full-time world traveler, sampling cuisines from around the globe. In this episode, Sharbacha and I talk about learning to ask for help, passion vs paying the bills, and keeping your eye on the bigger picture when pursuing a career. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: • Sharbacha mentions her PhD program being funded by the NIH, which is the National Institute of Health in the US, primarily responsible for biomedical research and public health. • There is some discussion about how Sharbacha was part of the first cohort from St. Lucia to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Look out for an upcoming blog post about the inspirational story behind that movement back in 2010. Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you, our audience, please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. Here on Pathways, one of our key goals is to help expose students to the various career opportunities that exist for them, and to give them the resources they need to explore their own interests and forge a path forward. That’s why we’re offering current students and members the chance to join one of our podcast episodes to speak directly to someone currently working in a field they may be interested in. Searching for a mentor can be hard, and we want to help you get the answers that might just put you on the right track for the next step of your academic or professional career. If you think you, or someone you know can benefit from an opportunity like this, send an email to our team at pathways@grensteam.org. Let us know what field you’re interested in or who you would like to talk to, and we’ll set it up. Listen out for student spotlights like this on our upcoming episodes! This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for https://grensteam.org/  Audio editing was done by https://www.instagram.com/bobdaphoenix/. Video editing was done by Kate Masaltseva of https://www.instagram.com/mindzeye_films/. Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Michael Henry is a Project Engineer and Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Oil and Gas Industry. He immigrated from Grenada to study Mechanical Engineering in New York City. After graduation he moved to Houston, TX, and taught AP Physics and Physics for a few years before moving to industry. When not working Michael is into cycling, photography, playing video games and speaking to high school and college students about STEM education. In this episode, Michael and I talk about university, the process of obtaining a work visa in the USA as an international student and the job of an engineer in the oil & gas industry. Follow him @https://www.instagram.com/og_scienceguy/ on IG. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!  Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you, our audience, please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for https://grensteam.org/ and edited by Targhyl Thomas. Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Dr. Kenrith Carter is a Grenadian veterinary surgeon with additional qualifications in exotic animal medicine and surgery. He has been operating a mobile veterinary practice, Dr CarterVet, since 2015 in Grenada where he treats everything from dogs & cats to horses, livestock, exotics & wildlife (monkeys, parrots, sea turtles and even lemurs). His practice offers a wide range of veterinary procedures including ultrasounds, surgeries and blood testing, while carrying a wide selection of medication that animals may need.  Carter’s initial intention was to put a local face to veterinary medicine in Grenada and to bring comprehensive animal care and medical guidance to everyone in the Tri-Island state. After realising the need for improvements in the livestock industry, he gained additional qualifications in genetics and animal breeding with a goal of making a positive impact on this industry and the livelihoods of small scale farmers around Grenada. Kenrith has worked internationally as a wildlife vet, recently completing a contract with the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Somaliland, Africa. Always intrigued by birds, he’s also an avid birder. He is currently the top ebird birder for Grenada with the highest number of species and lists documented, both on his own and as part of the 3KCBirding Group. Dr. Carter strongly believes in conservation, and since 2018 has been volunteering as the sea turtle veterinarian for a local Non-Governmental Organization, Ocean Spirits Inc. More recently, he’s been heavily involved in seabird nesting and biodiversity research with Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC), documenting resident and migratory birds. In an effort to showcase the life of a Grenadian Vet on the island, Kenrith recently launched a youtube channel where he posts day-to-day experiences, educational videos and tutorials. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq8ubHJW3CqMF0FKf1l1Tjg! In this episode, Kenrith and I talk about everything from delivering a kid from its goat mother after 3 days in labour, to traveling up the islands on Richard Branson's super yacht.  We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! It's sure to take you on a ride! Reach out to Dr Carter on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarterVet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcartervet/ Email: drcartervet@gmail.com YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq8ubHJW3CqMF0FKf1l1Tjg Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you, our audience, please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes and Carolyn Harris for https://grensteam.org/ and edited by Chemon Marryshow. Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

In honor of July 2021 being GrenSTEAM's 5th anniversary (!!!), we wanted to do a bit of reflection on where we started and how far we've come over the years. What better way to do that then to sit down with the original team members who made it all happen? In this episode, Arlene sits with the five other founding directors to catch up, talk about where we've been as an organization and where we all want to see it go in the next 5 years. We hope you enjoy today's Pathway! Full bios for the team and more show notes are available at www.grensteam.org In order of appearance: Arlene Hayes is a die-hard planner with a wide range of interests who is learning to take life one day at a time. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a Minor in Construction Management, which she has used over the past 3 years to help manage trade partners on a number of commercial construction projects across the Chicagoland Area from the ground up.  Email Arlene at ahayes719@gmail.com  Renard Lewis has a B.Sc. in Molecular Biology with a minor in Plant Sciences from the University of West Indies, Mona Campus, after which time he went on to earn an M.Sc. in Genetics of Human Disease at the University College London. His thesis involved characterizing a novel genetic structural variant, which was implicated in growth restriction phenotypes in patients. Currently, Renard is a PhD student at ETH Zurich and his research involves understanding the 3D genome organization of mammals. Upon completion of his PhD, Renard hopes to become a Professor and establish his very own research group.  Connect with Renard on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RenTMLew Renee Thomas holds a B.Sc. in Biology and a Master's of Public Health in Health Management and Policy. She is currently an Instructor in the Dept. of Public Health and Preventative Medicine at SGU and, along with her partner, has co-founded and developed a startup tech company, KariBites, providing food delivery service in Grenada, Antigua and St. Vincent. Contact Renee on WhatsApp at 473-533-5259 Daren Redhead studied Electrical Engineering Technology in Canada where he gained a 3-year advanced diploma from Algonquin College. He currently works as a Detection and Controls Technician for RFS Grenada, originally known as Regional Fire and Security. Over his 5 years working for RFS, Daren has recognized a lack in Grenada as it relates to fire safety protocols in businesses and public spaces. This has created a passion in him to help develop Fire Safety awareness and to implement systems in various establishments on island to protect the property as well as the occupants against fire risks. Reach Daren at dcred473@gmail.com Shennel Telesford is currently a teaching assistant in the area of algebra at the National University of the South (Universidad Nacional del Sur) in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, where she also obtained her Bachelor's degree in Research Mathematics. Currently, Shennel is pursuing a formation in the area of economics as a stepping stone into Actuarial Science and hopes to be accepted into the PhD program at a University in Argentina. Find Shennel on WhatsApp at 1-549-291-461-5441 Avery Brown has attained both a bachelor’s degree and PhD in Chemical Engineering. While at school, he was involved in several organizations including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Avery currently works for the Dow Chemical Company in Core Research and Design as a Spectroscopy subject matter expert. Contact Avery on WhatsApp at 312-905-5237

Kaiem Joseph graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and minor in Business Administration. After studying in the U.S, Kaiem returned to Grenada and served as a teacher at the Beacon High School in the areas of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Principles of Business. He then served as Market and Operational Risk Analyst at the Grenada Cooperative Bank. It was during that time that he officially launched Sonix Productions, a creative media production hub specializing in creative direction, video production, audio production, and photography. After his stint at the Grenada Cooperative Bank, Kaiem took up the role as the Coordinator of Mathematics Support Services at the St. George’s University and served in that capacity until he resigned in October 2018. Since then, he has worked full time as manager and executive producer at Sonix Productions. In this episode, Kaiem and I talk about the path to becoming an Actuary, creative media in Grenada and discovering oneself and one's interests through exploration. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Kaiem on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaiem.joseph or the business page https://www.facebook.com/sonixgrenada/?hc_ref=ARQsL59F9t8Ly3kkyJ-H1sfM4crpcA-poh2jBEKFoNaf7EzPqEnG0zvxaDtROs5GXUQ&fref=nf&__tn__=kC-R Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sonix_way/?hl=en Email: kaiem.joseph@gmail.com Phone: 473-534-9571 Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. Openings with Grenadian STEAM: Are you interested in audio editing and mixing? Have a passion for media and for education? Reach out to become part of our Pathways production team! We are looking for individuals with great communication skills, an ear for detail and some creative flair. Open positions include podcast outreach manager and audio & content editor. If you’d like to learn more, send an email to admin@grensteam.org. We’d love to have you on board! As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is launching a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0EEaXx_kRkJa0lG0iIb4yxAVAYYTdfZiSB_Kzy_3wGG3ziQ/viewform. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, reach out to admin@grensteam.org for more information! Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Marcus Andall has always had a passion for natural healing and remedies provided by Mother Nature, which guided him to start using plant-based cooking, herbal teas, and yoga as tools. Growing up in his homeland, Grenada, The Isle of Spice, Marcus learned how to utilize the fruits of Mother Nature to heal. He has learned to use locally grown herbs, spices, and wild bush to treat a variety of illnesses. However, only through the implementation of these remedies in his daily life was he able to truly understand how powerful they are and their effects on the human body. Marcus’ journey of self-healing led him to become a coach and he now happily shares his experiences and knowledge to facilitate the healing of others as a Coach and plant-based chef through his company, Grenada I.T.A.L. Grenada I.T.A.L is an all natural brand geared toward delivering Internal Therapy Alignment and Love, with the use of plant-based foods and herbal teas in conjunction with Yoga. This combination will facilitate the healing of one's Mind, Body & Soul, resulting in realigning to a state of oneness. Observing the world that we live in, the instability, imbalance, lack of love and compassion, makes Marcus’ work more relevant than ever. The dis-ease & ailments that are so rampant now, can be healed. Marcus, and Grenada I.T.A.L, is here to support you on your path to improved health and wellness. In this episode, I chat with Marcus about challenging the status quo, the importance of meditation and holistic alignment and of course, the state of the agricultural sector in Grenada. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Marcus or follow Grenada ITAL on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marcuscito Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grenadaital/ Email: grenadaital@gmail.com Show Notes: • Marcus talks about the documentary Cowspiracy being one of the catalysts for getting into a healthier ital diet. If you haven’t heard of Cowspiracy, watch at your own risk - it is quite a graphic film and has been known to turn many meat-lovers into vegetarians or vegans. Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. This episode was brought to you by KariBites. KariBites is a proud sponsor of Grenadian STEAM, and is the best way to order delivery from your favourite restaurants in Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent. Whether you're too busy to cook, or looking to surprise a loved one with food, you're destined to find the perfect choice from a vast selection of restaurants. Order today at https://www.karibites.com/ and, specially for Pathways listeners, use the coupon code 'STEAM' to get a 25% discount on the delivery fee. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Leroy Devon Charles is an international chef born and raised on the sister isle of Carriacou and owner of the local food spot, Mr Grill, located in his hometown. As a youth growing up, Leroy had a great passion for cooking and at the age 17 he started working and studying under well-developed chefs at local restaurants. From there, he was granted the opportunity to travel the world while cooking on cruise ships for a few years. By the grace of the Almighty, hard work, sacrifice, determination and patience, Leroy was able to learn and accomplish everything he dreamt of as a young boy and now has his sights set on expanding Mr Grill to make it a more permanent food destination known for his signature blend of local and international flavours. In this episode, I chat with Leroy about skill development and persevering to achieve what you want in life. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Mr. Grill through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leroy.charles.35 Email: mailto:leroycharles1234@hotmail.com Phone: 473-420-7530 Show Notes: Thank you so much for listening to Pathways! To help us better understand you - our audience - please take a minute to complete https://cutt.ly/RbOLU2v. This episode was brought to you by KariBites. KariBites is a proud sponsor of Grenadian STEAM, and is the best way to order delivery from your favourite restaurants in Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent. Whether you're too busy to cook, or looking to surprise a loved one with food, you're destined to find the perfect choice from a vast selection of restaurants. Order today at www.karibites.com and, specially for Pathways listeners, use the coupon code 'STEAM' to get a 25% discount on the delivery fee. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Ms Zanifa Payne is an Associate Professor and Deputy Chair in the Department of Business and Management Studies and Associate Dean in the School of Arts and Sciences at St. George's University. She currently lectures undergrad and graduate students in the areas of finance and accounting, as well as project risk management and construction financing. In addition to all this, Zanifa also serves as the director of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Unit (AQAU), where she is responsible for monitoring compliance with accreditation standards, overseeing submissions and developing and documenting continuous quality improvement initiatives. Prior to joining SGU, Zanifa's background was heavily Math-based, although she always had a great interest in Architecture as well. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Actuarial Science from Georgia State University, a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Science in Finance from Johns Hopkins University, and is currently working on her PhD in Financial Management at Northcentral University, to be completed in 2022. Over the years and between degrees, Zanifa has managed to rack up a range of job experiences just about as overwhelming as her academic resume. She has worked as a pricing analyst, an actuary, a construction project manager, a draftsperson and a high school teacher in addition to all the hats she currently wears at SGU. In this episode, I talk with Zanifa about the importance of pursuing and achieving higher education, finding your 'people' and providing support for those after you when at university abroad and finding a way to push through, even when in doubt. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Zanifa through: Email: zanifa.payne@gmail.com  Show Notes: This episode was brought to you by KariBites. KariBites is a proud sponsor of Grenadian STEAM, and is the best way to order delivery from your favourite restaurants in Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent. Whether you're too busy to cook, or looking to surprise a loved one with food, you're destined to find the perfect choice from a vast selection of restaurants. Order today at www.karibites.com and, specially for Pathways listeners, use the coupon code shared in this episode to get a 25% discount on the delivery fee. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Diasha Ross, or just “Ross” as he is known to many, is a local mixologist and sommelier. Starting out as a waiter at what was then the LaSource Resort, Diasha worked his way up and became the sommelier of the restaurant, working with the chefs to craft perfect wine pairings for their nightly menus. Some time after, he had the opportunity to join a cruise ship crew and left Grenada, traveling the world first as a bartender, then rising to the level of head mixologist on the Norwegian Cruise Line. Upon returning home after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Diasha met the Hamid sisters - owners of the new Wild Orchid Restaurant and Bar at the Annandale Waterfall and Forest Park - and joined the team as head mixologist at the bar. In this episode, Diasha and I talk a lot about wines and spirits, developing a career by working hard at something new, and about a life of learning on board a cruise ship. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Diasha through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diyahsha.ross Email: sterline-1987_@hotmail.com Show Notes: • Diasha got into the cruise ship industry through the St. Lucian recruiting company, http://mampaagencyltd.com/ • He worked for nearly 10 years on the Norwegian Cruise Line. • Cooking up some Lobster Thermidor? Ross suggests pairing it with a Luis Jadot Chablis for just the right blend of flavour and texture on your palate.  This episode was brought to you by KariBites. KariBites is a proud sponsor of Grenadian STEAM, and is the best way to order delivery from your favourite restaurants in Antigua, Grenada and St. Vincent. Whether you're too busy to cook, or looking to surprise a loved one with food, you're destined to find the perfect choice from a vast selection of restaurants. Order today at www.karibites.com and, specially for Pathways listeners, use the coupon code shared in this episode to get a 25% discount on the delivery fee. This episode was also brought to you by the Wild Orchid Restaurant and Bar. Nestled within the lush, recently reopened and illuminated Annandale Waterfall and Forest Park, the Wild Orchid offers a new social experience in the breathtakingly beautiful natural surroundings. Listen all the way through this episode so you can participate in the trivia round.  Stay tuned to Grenadian STEAM's social media for details. Competition closes at noon on April 27th, when two winners will be randomly selected to receive a $30 voucher each to the Wild Orchid. Don't miss out! Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Irina is the Principal and Managing Director of Irina Kostka Architecture, a full-service firm dedicated to creating innovative designs that celebrate the cohesion between the natural and built environment. Driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the built environment in Grenada and the wider Caribbean, she incorporates the culture, history and characteristics of each location into her designs. This paves the way for more immersive architecture that breathes new life and opportunities into the relevant economies. In this episode, Irina and I talk about college life, the design process in Grenada and trying different things while finding your niche. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Irina through: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irina.kostka.architecture/ Email: irie.kostka@gmail.com Show Notes: • Irina's thesis project developed the Carenage into a cultural promenade to create a social space that also highlights Grenada's rich culture through arts, music and dance. You can read more about it on the https://groundationgrenada.com/2013/12/18/the-carenage-st-georges-cultural-promenade/.https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/ • Irina went to architecture school in Germany and received a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineer%27s_degree#Germany_and_Austria degree, which she describes as essentially being a Bachelor's and Master's degree in one 5-year program but without a stop-gap in the middle and only one diploma. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Mexican born and trained as an architect, Magdalena moved to the Caribbean after meeting her British husband Russ Fielden while sailing. Together, they worked for over 25 years around the Caribbean, setting up hotels, marinas, restaurants and retail outlets. In 1998 the couple decided to settle down in Grenada with their young family and bought what was then a 7-cottage bankrupt inn, which they completely revamped and today call it the True Blue Bay Boutique Resort. Magdalena and her family personally have run, designed and developed the inn into a 70-room resort, with a restaurant, marina, dive center, spa, yoga studio and bakery. The resort is one of the leading environmentally sustainable resorts in the Caribbean and has always sought to involve the local community in their operations. This is how Magdalena discovered Grenada chocolate and cocoa. The story of the late Mott Green, founder of the Grenada Chocolate Company (first factory in the island) was definitely an inspiration to continue his legacy. The idea of creating a community-oriented, sustainable chocolate festival came to her in 2013 and it was launched with only a few participants but all locally inspired activities involving the real people behind a tree-to-bar chocolate. In 2021 the island will celebrate the 8th annual Grenada Chocolate Fest from May 7th to 12th . The GCF has been an essential part of the development of the Cocoa and Chocolate Industry in Grenada, where the Island now has 6 tree-to-bar chocolate producers, from only 2 in 2013. Magdalena’s day job is the Marketing Director of the resort but she also serves as the Honorary Consul of Mexico for Grenada and owns the very popular House of Chocolate Museum-Cafe in St Georges, Grenada’s capital city. Magdalena and I talk about so many things in this episode! From building a business and a brand, to finding inspiration, right down to the origin and current state of the fine chocolate and cocoa industries in Grenada. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! This episode is sponsored by True Blue Bay Boutique Resort. Call or visit their website to book your stay today! Website: https://www.truebluebay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truebluebayresort/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truebluebayresort Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueBlueGrenada Phone: 1 (473) 443-8783 Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes/ Theme song produced by http://www.andrewhitzphillip.com/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Careem Gilbert is a multidisciplinary creative and businessman specializing in colour, creative photography & commercial video production, as well as e-commerce web development for some of the most ambitious entrepreneurs and companies. His company, CG Creative, aims at tying businesses, artists and entrepreneurs to their audience.  He has extensive experience in aspects of business startups, travel, fashion, music video, food, commercial production and more.  He is known for his hands on approach, storytelling, dynamic handheld movements, and distinct colour choices. He found his passion for creating his identity and entrepreneurship during his secondary school life at the age of 14, realizing life is 'not all about good grades'. With aspirations stemming from the impact on the world made by the likes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, Careem had set out to create a life full of purpose, selflessness and dedication to creating value for others.   Careem began honing his problem-solving skills at a young age and right out of secondary school, during his tenure at Community College where he was pursuing his first degree in Information Technology, he took his free time to build a software platform that was years ahead of his class curriculum in collaboration with a friend, Rendell Pierre. Taking many nights and weekends of research, trials and execution, the two were able to build an e-commerce platform with no prior knowledge in the field, capable of performing online transactions and product uploads with scalability comparable to that of eBay and Amazon.com in 2013. This blew their mind. This project proved this quote to be true: “Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it - you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use”. This belief broke mental barriers and led the youth to founding more businesses along the way, designed to serve others.  In this episode, Careem and I talk about realizing potential, manifesting the life you want and building a business of passion.  We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!  Reach out to Careem through:  Email: careem@cgcreativecontent.com  Instagram: @careem.gilbert  Website: www.cgcreativecontent.com (under construction as of March 1, 2021!)  Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is Arlene Hayes  Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip  The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Dr. Mondel George is a private Grenadian Physician and a Learning Strategist at The St. George's University. He operates 'Medical Home Visits' - a small business that gives both citizens and visitors world class medical care at their place of residence. Dr. George has spent most of his life acquiring educational advancement and has attained 10 CSEC passes, a Bachelor's of Life Sciences, a Medical Degree, a Master's of Education and is currently pursuing a Master's of Business Administration. Even while based in Grenada, he has had the opportunity to collaborate with others to share educational research with the international community. He can always be found assisting at health fairs or career days, as he believes it is important to inform the younger population of the world about available opportunities, especially if they can dream big enough. As a past acting president of the Sickle Cell Association of Grenada and the First SGU Alumni Association awarded for outstanding Community Service, Dr. George attributes his success to his community, his upbringing and his mentors. In this episode, Mondel and I talk about choosing a career path, being open to continuous learning and the struggles of time management. We also dive a bit into the state of the medical field in Grenada. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Mondel through: Email: mondelgeorge@hotmail.com Show Notes: • Dr. George has built a business out of performing house calls! Check out his service company, https://www.facebook.com/Medical-Home-Visits-108416767567851/?ref=page_internal, on Facebook. • Mondel is a mentor with a regional organization called Carischolars. Take a look at his profile and those of his colleagues at https://www.facebook.com/Medical-Home-Visits-108416767567851/?ref=page_internal. Reach out if you would like to connect with any of them! • During the episode, Mondel talks about time management and developing good habits. One of the books he says has helped him on that journey is called https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits, by James Clear Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

For those of you who prefer getting straight to the heart of the matter, or just don't have the time to listen to a full episode, this here is for you! Introducing our first Pathways Trail Bite. We've compiled a few bits and pieces of the gems of advice that our guests have dropped over the past season into a single bite-sized episode that you can listen to and share. If you're a new listener looking to jump into Pathways, this is a good place to start, as it will give you a solid overview of the people we've spoken to and the topics we tend to cover. Use the content list below to guide you through the episode, then if someone catches your attention, feel free to hop over to their full length conversation. Links to full episodes are all included in the show notes below! 2:03 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2021-01-02-jude-phillip-assistant-professor-research-enthusiast/ 4:21 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2020-10-12-andrew-hitz-phillip-music-producer-sound-engineer-song-writer-and-more/ 6:06 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2020-10-27-roselle-grant-human-engineer-lifetime-explorer/ 9:37 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2020-11-09-ep-6-julien-mitchell-architect-photographer-kreative-polymath/ 10:34 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2020-10-13-kerlyn-ariel-anne-frank-architect-and-professor/ 12:32 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2021-01-17-the-real-deal-part-2-an-open-conversation-with-raman-walwyn-venugopal-latocha-terrelonge-and-dr-drexler-james/ 15:07 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2020-11-22-shennel-telesford-mathematics-graduate-aspiring-actuarial-scientist/ 19:09 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2020-10-13-evrod-mitchell-self-taught-it-technician-lifelong-it-professional/ 22:01 - https://grensteam.org/pathways/2021-01-10-ep-9-chad-fraser-inventor-entrepreneur-tech-learning-advocate/ Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

"Take time to absorb information. Remain skeptical and think critically about yourself and what you want to do" - Raman Walwyn-Venugopal Here it is! Part 2 of the Season One Finale of Pathways! In this wrap-up episode we talk about what we've learned so far in the world of work after College. What haven't the adults been telling us about life out here?! We get a little deeper and discuss our feelings of obligation (or lack thereof) to our home countries and reflect on lessons we've learned over the years. This is the REAL DEAL. Reach out to Raman through: Email: raman.walwyn@gmail.com Reach out to Latocha at: Email: latterrelonge@gmail.com Reach out to Drexler through: Email: jamesd@denison.edu Reach out to Arlene through: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes/ We hope you've enjoyed the journey on our Pathway! Show Notes: University majors we took: • Raman - Double-B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering & Computer Science, pursuing M.Sc. in Computer Science • Latocha - B.Sc. in Engineering Management with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering • Drexler - B.Sc. in Psychology, M.A. in Social & Personality Psychology, Ph.D. in Social & Personality Psychology • Arlene - B.Arch Architecture with a minor in Construction Management Other notes: • In this episode, Drexler mentions his US visa status and how that has affected so much about school, work and life in the US. Be sure to check out our upcoming blog post about navigating the US education and job system as an international student at //www.grensteam.org. • An important note when deciding on a college major (if you will be studying and hoping to work in the US) is that certain industries are not favourable to international students, as many employers may require national security clearance for their workers, which cannot be attained unless you are a US citizen. Biomedical Engineering and Aerospace are notorious ones, as Latocha learned while job searching. • Grenadian STEAM will be accepting sponsorships and partnerships for our podcast in 2021. Reach out if you are a local business that would like to work with us! Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast episode are those of the host and her guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

In this season finale episode, we're doing things a little differently.  Today I'm talking with three good friends of mine from university, and we're getting real about the experiences we had, from growing up in the Caribbean, to completing degrees at Illinois Tech in Chicago and moving on to the world of work, navigating new careers as International students.  This is part one of a two-part series you definitely do not want to miss! This is the REAL DEAL. Our guests: Raman Walwyn-Venugopal Born and raised in Antigua, Raman is currently a software engineer and budding entrepreneur. His desire is to create solutions that serve and empower Caribbean people. During his spare time he enjoys being active outdoors and liming with friends and family. Reach out to Raman through: Email: raman.walwyn@gmail.com  Latocha Terrelonge Currently, Latocha is a tired and fed up 25-year-old who's waiting for the aliens to come take her from Earth. But until that fateful day, she endeavors to make the best of it all. She is a lover of knowledge. She enjoys learning about everything and is the person to have on your team for a game of trivia. Her current interests include crocheting, cooking, reading and dragging the Patriarchy whenever the opportunity arises. Latocha holds a degree in Engineering Management with a BME specialization from Illinois Tech. She currently resides in Jamaica and is taking life one day at a time. Reach out to Latocha at: Email: latterrelonge@gmail.com  Follow her new blog on Wordpress - https://latochareads.wordpress.com/home/   and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/latochareads/  https://latochareads.wordpress.com/home/ Dr. Drexler James, PhD A St. Lucian native, Drexler’s interest in Psychology as a young child has led him to a career in Social Psychology. He is currently on the tenure track as an assistant professor at Denison University, where he aims to advance theories of social stigma in ways that will help reduce the persistent health disparities that exist in our society. Dr James is particularly interested in how race and stigma operate from the perspective of both the perceivers and the targets. Reach out to Drexler through: Email: jamesd@denison.edu  We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Show Notes: • Check out Part 2 of the finale for full notes! https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/ Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for https://grensteam.org/ Your host is https://linkedin.com/in/arlenehayes Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/ The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast episode are those of the host and her guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Chad Fraser is an entrepreneur at heart. With over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, his profession spans ICT solutions development,  research and advisory, business process reengineering, change management, IT Strategy, governance and quality assurance. He spent his first 4 years in the workforce as Chief Technology Officer at Ameltek, a Technology solutions company. He was also once the lead consultant for the development of a centralised criminal record and law enforcement information system for the Royal Grenada Police Force.  Chad started his entrepreneurship journey by establishing Sonover, a software development company that partners with organizations regionally and Internationally to facilitate their planning, design, development and implementation of digital transformation initiatives. He then went on to establish Qualishore, a Business Process Outsourcing provider that emphasises the use of technology in its offerings. Chad is passionate about building capacity in young people since he believes that our most valuable asset is the creativity and skills of our youth. In this episode, Chad and I talk about growing through academic struggles, being an inventor, and the future of technology in the Caribbean. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Chad through: LinkedIn: Chad Fraser Facebook: Chad Troy Fraser Email: chad@sonover.com Phone: 1-473-456-6804 (Note: Please only use this # on weekdays during the noon lunch hour) Show Notes: Qualishore is a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing). You may be more familiar with the term Call Center. Chad was able to receive grant funding from CARCIP and Carib Export for his business venture. He also noted that UNICEF is another option, and the ECCB can help provide securities for a budding entrepreneur. The Grenada National Training Agency (NTA) provides CVQ (Caribbean Vocational Qualifications) and NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) certification to candidates from Approved Training Centers across the island. Chad is also President of the GICTA - Grenada Information Communication Technology Alliance, where the goal is to improve the various ICT sectors of Grenada, thereby enhancing our regional exposure. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Dr. Jude M. Phillip is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and is a Core Member in the Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT) at Johns Hopkins University. His lab (The Phillip tiME Lab) studies biological ageing dynamics in the context of health and disease. He combines fundamental engineering approaches with translational ageing and oncology research to develop strategies and technologies to probe ageing, identify mechanisms to modify ageing trajectories and drive healthy ageing. In this episode, Jude and I talk about the journey to starting a career in academia, the power and importance of networking, and about wanting to give back to our country. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Jude through: LinkedIn: Jude Phillip Twitter:  @JudeM_Phillip Email: jphillip@jhu.edu Show Notes: Check out some of Dr. Phillip's publications here. Learn more about his lab's research here. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Shennel Telesford is currently a teaching assistant in the area of algebra at the National University of the South (Universidad Nacional del Sur) in Bahía Blanca, Argentina,  where she also attained her Bachelors degree in Research Mathematics. Her love for mathematics started off as an incentive from her mom in primary school and grew more and more, making it an effortless subject for her during secondary school, before she finally realized a couple years later that it was a passion.  During her studies, she was exposed to many areas of mathematics (yes, math isn't just numbers).  A great part of this exposure was as a result of the annual math congress by the Argentina Mathematical Union (UMA) . Shennel has attended 6 congresses in total and they served as an excellent tool for a future glimpse into many mathematical areas of study. Algebra and statistics have always been her preference. Currently, she is pursuing a formation in the area of economics as a stepping stone into Actuarial Science.  On this Pathway, we talk about realizing passions and making continuous academic decisions to chart a career. We also talk about learning a new language and the benefits of integrating into a new culture in tandem with pursuit of a formal education.  We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!  Contact Shennel on:  WhatsApp: 1-549-291-461-5441  Show Notes:  UMA - Unión Matemática Argentina is where Shennel has found a community of mathematicians in Argentina Turns out there is also an international union to promote cooperation in Mathematics.  If you're interested, take a look at the upcoming International Congress of Mathematicians, slated to take place in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2022.  Shennel was able to access further education for free in Argentina! As a starting point, check out a list of countries that offer free education to international students here.  Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes. Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip. The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Julien Mitchell is a self-defined polymath, practicing architecture, photography and numerous other creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. After leaving Grenada to pursue architecture in the late 90’s, Julien returned in 2016 to design and construct the Lavo Lanes Bowling Alley in Calliste, St. George, which eventually led him to a series of residential design-build projects on the island. His goal in Grenada and in many other developing countries is “to give the man who has $200k, or $300k a home that looks exactly, or thereabout, like that of the man who spends $2 million on his house”. Julien is a part of the New York-based design studio Freeform+Deform, practicing across NYC, Miami, Texas, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania, to name a few. In Grenada, he operates under the brand of JSM Architecture. On this Pathway, we discuss Julien’s contentious relationship with school as a young student, his unorthodox entry into the working world of architecture and the goal-driven accomplishments he has had thus far in his career. We talk about the current state of architecture and construction in Grenada, and future plans in-sight for Julien. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Follow or contact Julien on: Instagram:  @jsm.architecture - for architecture @jsmdstudio - for photography Facebook: Mitchell Julien WhatsApp: 917-721-0856 Email: jsmdstudio@gmail.com  Show Notes: One of Julien's most well-known projects on the island is the Lavo Lanes bowling alley - a first of it's kind for Grenada in recent history, and a first-time program design for Julien. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Roselle Everill Grant is - human. A person who bears strengths and short-comings. Her life to date has been stained with adventure on both personal and professional fronts. An avid explorer, she takes advantage of the outdoors but does enjoy her at-home solitude. Roselle has earned her BSc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and started her career in the Pulp and Paper industry in Texas. SWE President, Tau Beta Pi initiate and IIT Black Night were only some of her collegiate crowns. Her current title is Development Engineer at Tesla - a young company that has successfully executed it's mission statement. Her extensive contributions to the brand encompass the Model 3, Semi-Truck, personnel mentorship and other systems development. In this episode, Roselle and I chat about growth in a profession, finding balance at all stages of life and not giving in to the fear of failing at something new. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Roselle through: LinkedIn: Roselle Grant Facebook: Roselle Grant Instagram: @rosellegrant Show Notes: As a young student, Roselle did her own research on career interests through programs like How To Become and Learn How To Become Flight Schools in the Caribbean: Epic Flight Academy, Trinidad & Tobago University of Trinidad & Tobago, Aviation Program The Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School, Demerara, Guyana Guyana Aviation Roselle suggests sites like TD Ameritrade or E-Trade as an introduction to investing. Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Tymon Gittens practices as a pharmacy manager with CVS Health in the eastern United States. For 10 years since completing the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Howard University in Washington D.C, he has been practicing as a community pharmacist and continues to enjoy assisting the patients he serves, with his team, on their path to better health. The grandson of the founder of a local household name in the Grenadian pharmaceutical industry, Tymon always had an interest in the sciences through his school years. With the support of his teachers at the Grenada Boys' Secondary School and continued pursuits at the T.A. Marryshow Community College, he was able to lay the foundation for the path that took him full circle to a fulfilling career in Pharmacy today. In this episode, Tymon and I chat about the steps to becoming a Pharmacist and the importance of slowing down and thinking through your options as a student. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Tymon through: Email: gtymon@hotmail.com Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.

Evrod Mitchell is a predominantly self-taught IT professional. His curiosity as a secondary school student, taking apart broken computers to understand how they work, has led him to a well-developed career in the field of technology. Evrod currently works as a Customer Engineer at NRC CORP in New York, where he provides tech support for large retail corporations such as Macy's. He holds an Associate’s degree from the T.A. Marryshow Community College in Information Technology as well as A+, Network +, Cloud + and CCNA certification. On top of that, Evrod is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from DeVry University. Evrod's IT career started off at Renwick & Thompson Co. in Grenada as an IT Administrator. After developing his skills there for a few years, he migrated to the US to pursue other tech opportunities. Over the last 20 years, he has honed his talent for technology and for mentorship in various tech-related positions such as Systems Analyst and IT Technician at major US companies. In this episode I chat with Evrod about practical self-teaching, continued learning and holistic development.  We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway! Reach out to Evrod through: FB: Evrod S Mitchell IG: @evrodz Ph: 347-476-1188 Email: evrodmitchell@gmail.com Show Notes:  - Evrod has used the platform simplilearn (www.simplilearn.com) to complete most of his certification courses. - Books he has recently found to help him develop holistically: As a Man Thinketh - by James Allen The Strangest Secret - by Earl Nightingale Think and Grow Rich - by Napoleon Hill Pathways is produced and edited by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc. Your host is Arlene Hayes Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Grenadian STEAM, or its members.