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Mindset. Wellness. Faith. Business. Money. Politics.
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The Exposure section kicks off with a spotlight on another 10 People to follow, 10 Products to buy & to try, as Life certainly has a way of springing well as 10 Pages to read. We’ve surprises. Well, we’ve had our fair added 10 Plates to savour, 10 share this year as we’ve had to pause Programmes to watch & to celebrate our operation due to health Jamaica @ 60, we share 10 Places to challenges experienced by of some of go in Jamaica :) our nearest and dearest. And that is is why you haven't seen another issue This is a good point to wish our from us since our new year issue. Jamaican friends and family a Happy Independence! We’re celebrating In addition, we’ve had to look at our with you as you celebrate your 60 own circumstances here at years of indepence :) experience growth and, like many people across the country (especially In our Expression, check out our as a new venture), we’ve had to cut thought laders across 6 areas of costs and explore new income Mindset, Wellness, Faith, Business, opportunities. Money & Politics.
In this new issue, our Experience section brings you two incredible interviews.
Enjoy this issue (& The first is with the incredible Ken & previous ones if you Mary Okoroafor, who will inspire you haven't already) & please do let us to reposition your life to one of know what you creating financial independence. think. If that wasn't enough, we share some more financial wisdom and insight from the exceptional Oli O’Donoghue, a senior Wealth & Personal Banking professional from HSBC. And we explore the personal & political life of Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party hopeful who, we wonder, still has a Share your Thoughts chance to be the UK’s @PitchBlackMagUK
Our Dr Philippe Douyon MD Philippe is a board certified Neurologist and is the Founder & CEO of the health, wellness, and technology company, The Inle BrainFit Institute® which was created to improve people’s health and quality of life. Connect with Philippe @
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David Fredericks David founded Marcus Bishop Associates in 1995 to provide personal and business clients with timely, reliable and quality compliance accounting services. The firm has since grown to become an ICAEW licensed probate firm with a focus on tax advisory and planning services for clients across their life cycle. Connect with David & his firm @ marcus-bishop.com
Alex Gordon Alex is a Certified World Class Speaking Coach and helps business owners, coaches and consultants to pitch, present and perform their stories with clarity, confidence and conviction.
You can access Alex’s services and connect with him @ masteryourmessage.co.uk
Denis Wade With over 30 years of experience in senior corporate management and community work, Denis has a passion to see people of all abilities achieve their desired levels of success. He has excelled in a number of successful companies and businesses, and has served as a senior sales manager, regional sales manager, senior church Pastor, community leader and artist manager. Connect with Denis @ micah.org.uk
Sharon Wint-Gordon
Sharon is an entrepreneur who strongly believes that every person has an obligation, a duty, and a responsibility to ensure they leave an inheritance for generations to come. Through her financial services agency Sharon has facilitated, coached, mentored, and supported many to build financial resilience. Connect with Sharon @
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Bevin Wint Bevin trained as a medical doctor and biomedical scientist and later pivoted to become a financial education professional who now works for one of the fastest growing financial services companies in the UK, dedicated to educating families about their financial choices.
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Our Experience Ken & Mary Okoroafor
As the cost of living crisis goes from emerging to a full blown one, it is likely that cost cutting alone won’t cut it. We may need to create additional sources of income as well as look at ways to cut back. We introduce you to a couple who will help you do just that. Check out their story in our interview with them.
Oli O’Donoghue
We also provide valuable content from a senior banking professional about what to do and how to navigate these interesting times while, not forgetting diversity and inclusion and, importantly, black wealth creation.
Kemi Badenock
We look at the life and political journey of the woman that would be prime minister and explore her politics, her quotes and ask whether she could be our first Black Prime Minister.
Exposure 10 People to follow
We introduce you to another 10 people to follow. 10 people who are making great strides and doing us proud.
10 Products to buy & try
Here are another 10 Products that you will want to buy & to try. We share what they are, who’s behind it, how much & where you can get it.
10 Pages to read
Fiction, non-fiction, personal or strictly business, here are another 10 to provide you with exposure & expand your thinking.
10 Plates to savour
We present a great range of foods for you to get lost in a whole range of flavours, tastes & delights.
10 Programmes to watch
Whether you love to watch films or TV series we present an engaging range to watch & get your popcorn fix on.
10 Places to go
To celebrate Jamaica @ 60, we look at some places that we know you will love to visit while on the ‘land of wood & water.
Expression Mindset
4 Ways to get a pay rise With rates of pay having been stagnant for such a long time, Alex Gordon provides you with 4 important things to consider when you are asking for a payrise.
Wellness
The Incredible Impact of Nurturing If you desire to be a money magnet Dr Philippe Douyan MD suggests that it starts by taking charge of your brain, renewing your mind, and developing your money mindset.
Faith
Unshakeable: Navigating Challenging Times The last two years or so have been challenging, to say the least. Brexit, George Floyd and COVID are just a few of the challenges that we’ve had to navigate. Denis Wade encourages us about getting through it all and being unshakeable.
Business
Spring Loaded: Crisis Solutions or Half Measures? David Fredericks takes us on a journey through Rishi Sunak’s last budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, before his quest to be Prime Minister. Is it still fit for purpose or will the new Prime Minister have a different approach?
Money
Create, Grow & Secure Your Nest Egg In an economic downturn the last thing that we’re usually thinking about is retirement planning. However Sharon Wint-Gordon & Bevan Wint outline 3 ingredients to hatch a nest egg and 3 areas to unscramble it.
Politics
Kemi Badenoch: Our First Black Prime Minister? In July, our political landscape got upended like never before with an avalanche of resignations that forced Boris Johnson’s own resignation. Colin Tomlin charts the life of one of the leadership contenders and asks whether her ambition to be Prime Minister is still valid.
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Interviewed by: Colin & Judy Tomlin Photos credit: Ken & Mary Okoroafor
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Wealth & Personal Banking
Interviewed by: Colin Tomlin Photo credit: Oli O’Donoghue
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