Platform and Possibilities

T. C. Phipps-Benjamin
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Life since COVID-19 has forced global citizens to translate their various talents into a livelihood. People have kept their heads above water, discovering, innovating, and excelling. This platform spreads the word about changemakers who use their expertise and passion to change their lives and positively impact the lives of others. Ready to share your story? Send an email to platandposs@gmail.com or call (516) 584-3884

  1. 05/05/2025

    Interview with Brenda Foreman, former Consul General for St. Kitts and Nevis

    Brenda is a distinguished business leader, radio host, lecturer, publisher, award winning activist and educator. She was born in St. Kitts-Nevis and attended the Cayon Primary and High School. She has become a tireless advocate for cultural diplomacy and representation. She's also the CEO of her Toronto, Canada based consulting firm, BStyled and she's been instrumental in shaping Toronto' Caribbean and African Diasporic communities. She's an outspoken champion of human rights and reparatory justice for Africans and Afro descendants. As a former Consul General based in Toronto Canada, Brenda has been at the helm of many initiatives, including promoting the citizenship by descent program which has sparked a new interest in youth involvement in attaining St. Kitts-Nevis citizenship. Most importantly, Brenda is a proud mom of two girls and continues her thrust to give back to her community and country. Take a listen!

    32 min

  2. 03/11/2025

    Author Patricia Welsh publishes Is This Love? (FINDING JANE Book 2)

    Patricia Welsh has published her second book in the Finding Jane series, entitled, Is This Love? (FINDING JANE).Is This Love? is part of a trilogy Welsh envisioned long before she penned her first book from which themes such as Alzheimer's, family relationships, friendships, spousal abuse, and of course love ring through.In the second book, Welsh spotlights Richard, a handsome, wealthy bachelor who sweeps Jane off her feet with his blunt arrogance and charm. Jane falls in love with Richard and decides to give love a second chance. Landon, her fiancée, featured in book 1, passed away tragically and she long mourned his loss. Jane feels pressed to give love a second chance and she gleefully accepts her suitor Richard's proposal to become his wife. Jane feels pressed to give love a second chance and she gleefully accepts her suitor Richard's proposal to become his wife. Marrying Richard makes her the envy of all the single ladies in Atlanta, but it doesn't take long for her to realize that not all that glitters is truly gold. The suspense builds in the second edition of the Love Journey. Ms. Patricia Welsh is a result driven professional economist with over 20 years of experience working at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). She aspires to improve the economic circumstances of the member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) through the use of knowledge and experience gained in applied macroeconomics, macro-fiscal analysis, policy formulation and research methodology.

    32 min

  3. 03/03/2025

    Nyoka Gumbs-Henry discusses her first book, The Day After the Unemployment Runs Out!

    Nyoka Gumbs-Henry is the author of The Day After the Unemployment Runs Out! A Survival Guide for Those Facing Financial Hardship. The book is packed with practical strategies and heartfelt advice to help readers navigate financial challenges with confidence and is for anyone dealing with unemployment, financial uncertainty, or unexpected financial challenges. Feel free to read the book from cover to cover or find the chapters specific to you. Nyoka was born and raised on the twin island paradise of St. Kitts and Nevis before migrating to the USA at 16 years old. Her rich educational and cultural foundation have kept her rooted even while facing unimaginable challenges. Nyoka's resilient spirit propelled her into productive spaces that have allowed her to grow as a professional architect. Her life experiences have brought her front and center in her craft, perfectly preparing her to be the embodiment of a woman blazing a trail for others to trod fiercely on. The Day After the Unemployment Runs Out is a resource filled production that will serve readers for years to come.

    25 min

  4. 09/19/2024

    Zakers Affinity Causes is on the Move

    Ms. Venetta Zakers has long been a community advocate who believes in the power of service to community and country through the involvement of young people, particularly, young girls. Venetta has been at the helm of Zakers Affinity Causes since its inception in 2012 and she hasn't looked back. From one initiative to the next, she has proven to be the epitome of strength, going above and beyond to serve girls who will be the leaders of tomorrow. At this juncture in our nation's history when we celebrate 41 years of independence, what better opportunity to celebrate the work of this powerful advocate. Look for the ZAC logo and go out and support the events in October to celebrate International Month of the Girl Child.

    37 min
  5. Our People; The Heart & Soul of the Diaspora-Abena Amory

    06/03/2024

    Our People; The Heart & Soul of the Diaspora-Abena Amory

    Abena has been a fixture of the arts and culture in her New York/Caribbean community for years. She has shared the stage numerous times with her St. Vincent and the Grenadines born mom, Ms. Jacqueline Williams-King, a musical icon in every right. Abena is also the daughter of the late Honorable Vance W. Amory, former Premier of Nevis. Abena is an excellent candidate for the St. Kitts Music Festival stage. She has a diverse catalog of work that is the embodiment of an artist with the caliber of experience for an electrifying world class show like Music Fest.  Abena envisions the day when she will be given the nod of approval for her awe-inspiring sound. Until then, she is building her brand and guarding her voice. Her talent is endless. Her work ethic is impeccable. She is Abena Amory; an exemplary artist; the heart and soul of the St. Kitts and Nevis Diaspora.

    7 min
  6. Chit Chat with Mel Audain - A Phenomenal Woman

    03/28/2024

    Chit Chat with Mel Audain - A Phenomenal Woman

    Melvina 'Mel' Chapman was born on the beautiful island of St. Kitts and Nevis, and raised in Leeds, England. She now calls Houston, Texas home. She's been a supplier of hospitality and marketing services for well over 25 years. Melvina’s experiences include an internship at the famed Dorchester Hotel in London, a Food and Beverage manager at the Four Seasons Hotel, Houston, a Sales and Marketing Manager, corporate event coordinator at the GRB Convention Center in Houston, a Manager of global meetings, events with the Coca-Cola Company and a Regional Marketing Manager for the Microsoft Corporation. Melvina served as the Director of Special Events and liaison of the Sales and Marketing Council at the Greater Houston Builders Association, the 3rd largest home builders association in the US, where she was responsible for the organizations’ most prestigious events. Over the years, Melvina has guided her event teams to successfully coordinate hundreds of meetings, trade shows, special events, executive retreats, product launches and numerous sporting events such as the Summer/Winter Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl. Melvina served as President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Houston (SKNAH) and along with her board, led the association with pride and distinction for 6 years. Melvina now serves as the Founder and Executive Director of The Caribbean Cultural Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting members of the Caribbean community at home and in the US.A graduate of Park Lane College, Melvina holds a degree in Business Administration. Mel lives her life through the lens of – Work Hard, Play Harder. She is an avid traveler and has traversed the globe for both business and pleasure. When asked what gives her the most joy, she smiles and mentions her husband Calvin, her two handsome sons, Zack and Anthony and her lovely grand children. Melvina is truly a phenomenal woman.

    58 min
  7. Chit-Chat with Ms. Sharon Huggins-A Phenomenal Woman

    03/21/2024

    Chit-Chat with Ms. Sharon Huggins-A Phenomenal Woman

    Mrs. Sharon Huggins believes she was inherently born to be a giver and take care of others. She's a nurturer by nature and she truly loves to see people happy. A born again christian, Sharon regards the mishaps of others as her business. She has a caring and generous spirit and believes she has a special love and calling for the work she currently does. After relocating from New York to Port Charlotte Florida, Sharon's path in life shifted. She became a business owner and Director of Kidz of the Future Daycare and has sat in the Director's chair for over 13 years. Sharon worked for almost 20 years in corporate America at many different levels. She also has series 66 and series 7 certificates registered with the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange. She shifted career paths after pursuing business degrees in finance and investments. She was bold, visionary, and empowered. Sharon saw a need and she filled it. She has become a pillar for her family and her community. Instead of returning to corporate America, she used her business savvy and founded the Lighthouse Restoration Home, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that offers support for women, children, and families in her community. She has great plans to extend her work to other cities but is taking small footsteps as she watches her handiwork blossom ever so beautifully. Sharon is a change maker in every right! Sharon is a mother to her queen Alisha, and her king Giovanni, and has been married for many years to her dear husband Ali. She loves her family to her core and describes them as "her breath". She counts her gifts as blessings from God.

    1h 7m
  8. Chit Chat with Phoenetia Browne-A Phenomenal Woman

    03/14/2024

    Chit Chat with Phoenetia Browne-A Phenomenal Woman

    Phoenetia Browne is an all around athlete at heart. Born in the US, she was raised by St. Kitts and Nevis parents who stopped at nothing to ensure she and her siblings were immersed in sports just as they were in academics. Phoenetia had the best of both worlds, having migrated to New Jersey at the age of 7, while ingrained with the solid guidance of her St. Kitts and Nevis village. Her success in sports includes many state and county championship wins with her soccer and basketball teams. Although she also competed in softball, lacrosse, track and field, and other sporting activities, it was football that became her forever sport. Phoenetia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Architecture and completed her Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering. She continued to play soccer throughout her matriculation and even worked as an Assistant women’s soccer coach at the University of St. Elizabeth before switching careers and applying her degrees as an Assistant Engineer at Turner Construction in NYC. Phoenetia chose to play professional football for UMF Sindri in Iceland where she earned a player of the year nomination, and was second in the league in goals scored. Safe to say, she never looked back. Phoenetia has a storied history as a European female soccer player and she currently plays with AS Saint-Etienne. Phoenetia founded Play More Live Better (PMLB) Recruiting Services in 2019, with the mission of guiding student-athletes in the Caribbean through the process of becoming student-athletes at colleges/universities abroad. She also founded the MPWR Girls Football Camp alongside her St. Kitts and Nevis teammate, Brittney Lawrence. MPWR introduces young girls in St. Kitts and Nevis to football in a fun and challenging environment. Phoenetia continues to honor the memory of her late mother, Ms. Andrea Charles-Browne, who was a highly acclaimed St. Kitts and Nevis diplomat of the United Nations, and a national athlete who competed  in cricket, netball, and track and field. Her mother was an Ambassador in diplomacy, education and sports and Phoenetia is eager to follow the path her mother paved for her.

    27 min
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Life since COVID-19 has forced global citizens to translate their various talents into a livelihood. People have kept their heads above water, discovering, innovating, and excelling. This platform spreads the word about changemakers who use their expertise and passion to change their lives and positively impact the lives of others. Ready to share your story? Send an email to platandposs@gmail.com or call (516) 584-3884

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  • Creator
    T. C. Phipps-Benjamin
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © T. C. Phipps-Benjamin
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