Long Story Short Sophia Lewis

Joining us today we have Liyah Osei who is a Natural Body Builder. 

She shares her inspiration getting involved in fitness and talks through her inspiring journey preparing and competing in the Physical Culture Association Competition, which is a leader in the bodybuilding and fitness industry.

In 2020, Liyah competed in her first competition after only preparing for 12 weeks under the Natural Body Builders – First Timers category.

She is a force to be reckoned with!

Contacts:

IG: @liyah.melissa



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This episode features Jodine Williams who is a Trainee Sports and Exercise Psychologist. She works with athletes, businesses and the general population to help them achieve the best performance and overcome limiting barriers. 

Her mission is to raise the profile of sports and exercise psychology while helping clients along the way.

Business Contacts:

IG: @mind.advantage

website: www.mindadvantage.co.uk



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The international series is here which highlights entrepreneurs who have moved from their birth country to start a new life elsewhere.

A spotlight on Jamaica.

Introducing you to Edward Boucher, Founder of Jamfete France, which promotes Brand Jamaica and culture in France as well as creating opportunities in the European Marketplace for Jamaican businesses and entrepreneurs!

Jamfete aims to promote the authentic Jamaican culture in its entirety. They organise online interactive quizzes, shows and games, as well as social events in Paris, including Brunches, Festivals, Pop-ups, Linkups, Jamaican Gran Market Cultural and Commercial Expo.

In this episode you will hear all about Edward’s entrepreneurial activities in representing the Jamaican diaspora in France through his organisation Jamfete.



Business Contacts:

Website: https://www.jamfete.com

YouTube: Jamfete France

IG @jamfete

Facebook: @jamfete

Twitter: @jamfete



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The international series is here which highlights entrepreneurs who have moved from their birth country to start a new life elsewhere.

A spotlight on the Netherlands, via the UK and St Lucia.

In this episode, we feature Business Strategist & Executive Coach Sharnette Donacien - your 9 to Thrive Coach. Born and raised in St Lucia, Sharnette shares her personal experiences, the highs and lows and major achievements moving from the Caribbean to the UK and then to the Netherlands.

In her own words…

“Im Sharnette - your 9 to Thrive Coach. I’m a Business Strategist & Executive Coach! I help ambitious and driven people build a purpose and passion-filled life using what they know and have - at whatever stage of their journey. So whether you want to self start a business or side hustle from the ground up, or leverage your knowledge and skills to LevelUp in your career; then I’m the partner for you!”



Sharnette is a Cambridge University graduate, an ACCA qualified accountant and a JIEB qualified insolvency practitioner with numerous years of international experience working in the M&A and Strategy and Transformations departments of Big4 consulting firms, where she has developed solutions to complex business problems and managed cross functional and multi disciplinary teams.

These experiences and certifications has provided Sharnette with a solid foundation to be able to provide expert advice and adopt an holistic approach to supporting her clients.



This woman is simply amazing, Sharnette is also an Author and has written a collection of children’s books inspired by her children. She wants to "inspire modern, little, big readers with fun and relatable, little big stories so that they feel seen and heard and learn about different cultures". The books are based on the lived experience of her family growing up as multi-lingual, international immigrants of African-Caribbean heritage in the Netherlands.

“Ada’s Wash Day” will be available for pre order from 1 November 2021. Please check out business contacts below.

Business Contacts:

IG: @sharnettedonacien

website: www.sharnettedonacien.com

Email: info@sharnettedonacien.com

LinkedIn: @sharnettedonacien

Ada’s Wash Day - available for pre order from 1st November 21, follow on Instagram:@_littlebigstories

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The international series is here which highlights entrepreneurs who have moved from their birth country to start a new life elsewhere.

A spotlight on Jamaica via Northern Ireland.

In this episode, we feature Dr Ava Eagle Brown, who is the CEO and Founder of The Mango Girl, which is an award winning hair and skincare company that uses all natural and ethical ingredients.

In this episode Ava shares her early years living in Jamaica selling mangoes on trains as a child, her entrepreneurial spirit and move to Northern Ireland from London.

Ava is a Mother, a World-Renowned Master Coach, a multi-award-winning International Keynote Speaker, CEO, and household name. Ava has helped thousands worldwide, teaching them how to master their mindset and live their best lives.



Business Contacts:

Website to purchase the butters - they are amazing: www.themangogirl.com 

https://www.dr-avaeaglebrown.com/

TheMangoGirl Book: Available on Amazon The Mango Girl Second Edition: A Woman's Journey of Perseverance and Survival

IG @themangogirl2



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The international series is here which highlights entrepreneurs who have moved from their birth country to start a new life elsewhere.

In this episode Dr Cheryl Jantjies shares her career journey working in the medical field. In her early years she was inspired by the English novelist Jane Austen, equipped with the skills, passion and drive to help people, she left South Africa after completing medical school.

For her first role, Cheryl was recruited as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and now works as a Health Screening Doctor, consulting patients on a range of health concerns.

For careers & training information check out:

Health Screening Doctor

BMJ Careers

Indeed

Glassdoor

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