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Marzeta Bodden has a background in Finance and Marketing, and some of us remember her face as an anchor on the morning news. Marzeta is now on the Cayman Connection Board of Directors and we celebrate her journey to this point today.
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In this episode , Cayman Connection's CEO, Ashlea Smith, chats with Ogier's Tina Ramos.
Tina Ramos, a proud Caymanian who traded the sun-kissed beaches for a life in the UK in 2013. With 15+ years in the Legal industry, Tina, a wife and a devoted mother of three, excels as an Executive Legal Secretary at Ogier, seamlessly blending career success with familial dedication. Her mission extends beyond borders – providing support and guidance for those contemplating a relocation journey.
For more information about Ogier visit our website: www.ogier.com
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Winston Connolly, a Cayman Islands-based attorney, is a Senior Partner of ChanceryESG. Mr. Connolly was previously the Director of his own business, prior to which he served as Managing Partner at Lainston and Partner and General Counsel for HighWater. He was also a an independent Member of the Legislative Assembly between 2013 and 2017.
He is one of our Cayman Connection Board members, and all round incredible gentleman.
"Rising Tides should lift all ships!" Winston takes us on a walk through his career journey, his passion for social and economic advancement of Caymanians, and life changing moments he experienced while navigating his time abroad as a student in the USA and UK.
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Jared McGill currently lives in Canada. He migrated to Canada in Fall 2017 to complete his undergraduate degree in Business from Trinity Western University. While Jared holds an Associate of Arts degree from the University College of the Cayman Islands, and a Bachelor of Business degree from Trinity Western University, in the near future, he aspires to one day become lawyer.We talk about his time in Canada, the story behind his KY345Merch brand, and he shares some positive thoughts to live by. Jared also volunteers as one of Cayman Connection's regional managers (Canada).
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Kamala Murugesu was born a raised in the Cayman Islands and relocated to London in 2015. She has over 10 years of experience working in the legal marketing industry and is currently a Business Development Manager in the London office of Harney Westwood & Riegels.
She was also a host for Gallivantin' in the Cayman Islands, the official YouTube series of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism where she took viewers on the road exploring all that is Cayman.
Kamala joined Cayman Connection UK in 2015 and enjoys connecting with Caymanians in the region and providing support and advice to those considering locating to London.
Follow her Carnivalista and New Mommy Journey on Instagram @miztaken2
Gallivantin' In The Cayman Islands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUxwCr-ToRE&list=PLC6E807D0CAE87B07
For more information about Harney's please visit: https://www.harneys.com/
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Ayanda Jones is a current third year undergraduate at the university of Edinburgh, studying International Relations and International Law. As she enters into the final year of her degree she enjoys running the Edinburgh Law Society for non-LLB students and volunteering for the British United World College national committee alongside her studies. As Lead Student Ambassador and Regional Ambassador for Scotland Ayanda is a point of contact for all Regional Student Ambassadors and Caymanian students in her region.
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Cayman born and former Miss Teen Cayman Islands, Suahil now resides in Anderson, Indiana with her family. Suahil currently serves as the Financial Controller for Anderson University and is a doctoral student in Higher Education at Ball State University. As Regional Manager for the US (Higher education focused), she is growing the Cayman Connection (US) group.
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Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia is the current Cayman Islands Government Representative in the UK as of May 2021.
We talk about the concept of “Cayman-ness", what it is like living in the UK for her new role as Cayman Islands Government Representative, and she shares some practical advice for our listeners who plan to move away from home.
Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia joined the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) civil service in 2013 as a Deputy Chief Officer in the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs and in 2017 was recruited by the Office of the Deputy Governor (Strategic Reforms Implementation Unit) to serve as the Deputy Chief Advisor.
Read more about Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia and the Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK here at : https://www.cigouk.ky/
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Tom McCallum of TomMccallum.com is an insightful forward thinker with over 30 years of experience as a coach and business mentor. Tom shares with us some thoughts on self-awareness and bravery while we reminisce about our days in Cayman. #MakingPotentialPossible
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Kate Kandiah is the Founder and Director of Cayman Connection. After launching the Network in 2012 we take a look at how far we have come 10 years later and what the Cayman Connection means for Caymanians overseas, plans for 2022, and we learn about Kate and her fondest memories of growing up in Cayman. Kate is also a qualified Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner (Equine Specialist) focusing on organisational development and corporate team building, family therapy, and growth and learning for young vulnerable people in London.
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Precious Shordee is a Caymanian known for her participation in beauty pageants who has now turned to express herself through music as an up-and-coming hip-hop artiste.
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Jawara Alleyne is a Jamaica-born, Cayman-raised Fashion designer who recently finished graduated with his Masters in Fashion from Central Saint Martins 2020. His arrival onto the fashion scene has seen some of his work donned by Pop and Fashion Icon Rihanna. Jawara will be launching his own line featuring his own designs. See more of his work or contact him on Instagram @JawaraAlleyne
This Podcast explores adult topics and concepts
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Ashlea Jade Smith is a Caymanian-born Sports Development Professional & Fitness Specialist living and working in the UK. Aside from work, Ashlea hosts her own podcast ‘Melanin & Me’ supporting and uplifting Black Women & WOC on health, wellness, and self-improvement topics. In 2020 Ashlea came away with 3 titles from the Miss Caribbean UK pageant; 1st Princess, Miss Personality, and Best Charity Fundraiser as she proudly represented the Cayman Islands.
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Jevaughnie Ebanks, known as Jevy, is a young Caymanian film Student studying for his Master's at the University of Bradford in the UK. Jevy has been a part of the annual satire "Rundown", and has also worked as a news reporter, journalist, and videographer in the media sector in the Cayman Islands. He now shares how he is adjusting to life in the UK after being so content with his island living and taking a step back from the stage to pursue further prospects.
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Antonio Arch is a Public Relations professional based in Manchester.
Over a two-decade career, he has built a reputation for dependable content strategy, timely and efficient editing, persuasive copywriting, and methodical research.
He is a graduate of Bishop's and McGill Universities and completed his MFA (distinction) at the Manchester Writing School in 2019. Content workshopped during his MFA was published by the University of the Virgin Islands in 'The Caribbean Writer' volume 34. He is currently pursuing a PhD. at the University of Huddersfield.
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Shelaine Ricot is a Caymanian living in Scotland. She worked as a phlebotomist and has recently graduated to scrub practitioner, and is studying to be an anesthesiologist. What's fascinating is that she also moonlights as a TV Actress with her son! Come join the celebration and listen to Shelaine's story.
This podcast explores adult concepts.
