Voices of Innovation

At just 23, Trinidadian entrepreneur Lori Williams turned desperation into destiny. When the pandemic left her unemployed, she invested her last $300 in a lash kit—practicing relentlessly until her hobby became LashTek, a thriving home-based studio. Her story proves that real success isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance.

Meet Stacey Reid – the 24-year-old freelance designer turning hustle into her superpower. In this raw, unfiltered feature, Stacey pulls back the curtain on her early-stage grind – from surviving to landing her first four-figure client. What makes Stacey’s journey so compelling? Her willingness to share what most freelancers hide: the rejections that shaped her pricing strategy, the side gigs that fuel her passion projects, and the daily discipline required to stay afloat.

Meet Kyle Billings—the 30-year-old Jamaican photographer trading tourist clichés for raw, real island stories. In just two years, he’s gone from shooting weddings for jerk chicken to having resorts commission his signature 'unfiltered Jamaica' aesthetic.