Island Woman Podcast
Do you aspire to an uncomplicated and fulfilling way of life? Join me, Dianne Squires AKA D-Anne, an island woman living on the island of Barbados and walking my path to a big and simple life. Walk with me and learn with me. Welcome to the Island woman podcast.
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This is Why Your Voice Matters: A Note to Caribbean Woman Founders and Leaders | Dianne N Squires (opens the original)
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Dianne Squires explores the layered concept of voice - audible, figurative, and expressive - and its importance for influencing change within Caribbean communities. ------------ I’ve been talking about speaking up for ourselves, our businesses and the impact we want to create as Caribbean women founders. But what I haven’t explained is what I mean when I say “voice” and why it is important. I break down the three layers of ‘voice’ and how they all point to a free, if not always easy, way to crea
Why Caribbean Women Founders & Leaders Don’t Speak Up And How to Change it | Dianne N Squires, DNSC (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dianne Squires addresses the challenges faced by Caribbean women leaders in speaking up for themselves and their businesses. She shares five key reasons why many women hesitate to voice their opinions and expertise and offers practical advice on overcoming these barriers. The conversation emphasises the importance of self-leadership, practice, and navigating professional ethics while maintaining visibility and authority in the workplace. --------- In last week’s episode, I asked
The Power of Voice and Visibility for Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs | Dianne N Squires, DNSC (opens the original)
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Dianne N Squires, Founder of communications practice DNSC takes a look at her own journey, sharing insights on the importance of voice and visibility for Caribbean woman entrepreneurs - essentially, speaking up about our businesses. This episode explores personal growth, vulnerability and the significance of scaling a business while maintaining wellbeing. ------------------ This episode, I put myself in the hot seat to answer the questions I’ve been asking Caribbean woman leaders and entrepreneu
Take Your Caribbean Small Business Seriously | Shauna Marshall, Founder, SMB Consulting Services (opens the original)
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MSME Development Specialist Shauna Marshall wants Caribbean small business owners to take their businesses seriously. She shared this on the Island Woman podcast with Dianne N Squires, noting the massive contribution these businesses make to Caribbean economies. Her “Business & Bites” event, initiated in Barbados four years ago to celebrate MSME Day, has now grown into a full-fledged MSME ecosystem, which she plans to take region-wide. -------------------------- Shauna Marshall of SMB Consulting
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