Tobago Event Details
Sunday 4th August, 2024 │Magdalena Grand Beach Resort, Tobago
Our premier girls empowerment event is back! Girls First “Dream Dare Do!” encapsulates the essence of our initiative: encouraging girls to dream big, dare to step out of their comfort zones, and take tangible steps toward achieving their goals.
Featured Talks
Ignite the Dream
The “Ignite the Dream” motivational segment aims to inspire girls to recognise their passions, set goals, and cultivate the confidence and resilience to conquer hurdles. Through creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, this session encourages girls to embrace their individuality, honour their strengths, and view challenges as avenues for growth.
Speaker
Kimmi Potts
With a background in folk dance and theatre, Kimmi Potts formalized her dance career at the University of the West Indies, earning certificates in Dance Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. She evolved into a Dance Practitioner, Arts Educator, and Multicultural Entertainer. Recognized for her achievements, she excels in community service, the performing arts, and team collaboration. Notable awards include Ms Tobago Heritage Personality 2009, the Kenton John Award in 2023, and the Tobago Youth Award 2023 in Performing Arts.
Dare to Do
Whether it’s mastering a new skill, advocating for a cause, or unleashing a passion project, our “Dare to Do” festival segment will challenge girls to be fearless and push beyond their limits, igniting their inner leader and unlocking a world of possibilities. This is the moment for our attendees to unleash their untapped potential and show the world what they’ve got!
Speaker
Abeni Taylor
Abeni K.S Taylor, a serial entrepreneur from Carnbee Village in Tobago, founded various businesses under A.T Enterprise Ltd, including the School of Foreign Language-Tobago, the Foreign Language Bookstore and Resource Center, EyeForYouTT, AT Farms Ltd., and Blended 868 By Beni. She began teaching French and Spanish at her private school and has since won multiple awards for her teaching and entrepreneurship. She creates innovative products and services that generate steady income and has been a “Forty Under Forty” National Service Influencer, mentoring students on their growth and development. Her ability to create income-generating endeavours and effectively influence preteens and teens is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit.
Workshop Facilitators
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- Dr. Alina Williams 02
- Korice Nancis 03
- Vidal Sealey 04
- Shenel Brathwaite
Mind Matters – Self-Care and Wellness
A Clinical Psychologist at the Scarborough General Hospital with 11 years of clinical and teaching experience across various Caribbean institutions. In 2019, Dr. Williams was named by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs as a “40 Under 40” influencer. In 2020, she was appointed as a member of the “Roadmap to Recovery Working Group,” charged with restoring and developing the Health and Wellness sector of Tobago. Her passion is to raise the awareness of mental health and stress-related disorders through frank and open discussions.
Social Savvy – Digital Media Training
Founder & Managing Director of Fibroid Awareness Trinidad & Tobago, a social entrepreneur, community and tourism development enthusiast.
With a background in Communications Designing and Social Entrepreneurship, Korice brings a wealth of knowledge to this workshop. Her qualifications comprise an MSc in International Development from the University of Birmingham and a BA in Media & Communications from the University of the West Indies – Mona.
Empowered & Aware – Personal Safety
Security Operations Manager at First Citizens, Vidal Sealey has over twenty-two (22) years’ experience in the multifaceted field of Security & Safety Management in the Corporate environment. He is a leader of security teams, with specialization in Security Education and Personal Safety Training, Regulatory Compliance, Background Checks, and Vendor Vulnerability Assessments and is also highly skilled in Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art.
Dollar $igns – Financial Literacy
Shenel is a seasoned financial expert with over twelve (12) years of experience in the financial industry. Throughout her banking career, she has successfully navigated various aspects of finance; including investments, risk management and planning. She currently holds the position of a Loans Customer Services Representative at the First Citizens Milford Road Branch, Tobago. Shenel is also currently pursuing studies at the School of Business and Computer Science to earn her ACCA accreditations, having plans of becoming a certified accountant.
