Topic: women in business
Pursuing her passions
For Athena Nicole, the real estate business is a welcoming one for women.
Making a difference
For Julie Gallant-Cumber, giving back comes with many rewards.
Balancing act: Lysha Manderson
Lysha Manderson runs Squirrelly Studio, specialising in cheerful wooden signs with a Caymanian twist.
Miss World Cayman Islands: Leanni Tibbetts
The gracious, elegant young Caymanian, when not wearing her sash, is a pilot for the national airline and a sub-lieutenant for the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps.
Juliette Heath of Five Star Events: The dream-maker
Juliette Heath, owner of Five Star Events, doesn’t just make her clients’ dreams come true – she’s living the dream herself.
Stepping out and ramping up
Men still outnumber women when it comes to starting their own business, a fact reflected in reports from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021/2022.
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Dr. Hazel Brown: A career dedicated to health
Dr. Hazel Brown, chief nursing officer, retires after a long and meaningful career.
Nadine Dumas: International health and fitness guru
Nadine Dumas changed careers mid-stream to become a health coach and nutrition expert with clients worldwide.
Resources to help women reach their goals
Cayman Islands organisations which offer support, advocacy and networking opportunities.
The business of delivering smiles
Sabine Calvetti helps Meal on Wheels deliver "hot meals, warm smiles, and peace of mind."
No business like show business
Read about four Caymanian women, who chose often challenging creative careers, and are representing our islands to the world.
Women face barriers to entrepreneurial success
While women have made great strides in the workplace, most have a gender-related tale or two to tell when it comes to the business world.
Networking can boost business for female entrepreneurs
Networking can be a key strategy in navigating the business world, particularly for female entrepreneurs.
A passion for pilates
“I love Pilates and it is amazing that I get to do what I love for a living – full stop,” says Colleen Brummer. “I have never regretted for one single moment opening the doors of ENERGY 18 years ago.”
Do’s and don’ts of starting a business
There are many challenges when it comes to starting – and running – a business. The Cayman Islands Small Business Association offers these tips to help navigate the ins and outs of launching a business.
Building a business: Women’s Haven
Melesia Adderley talks risk and reward when it comes to starting a business.
Turning art into business
Women in Business spoke to a tattooist, a mother-and-daughter dance duo, and a visual artist, about their experiences.
Key worker and mother of twins strives for work-life balance
With four-year-old twin daughters, and a demanding job, Laura Elniski is one of many women juggling a very difficult schedule during the time of COVID-19.
Female entrepreneurs seek new paths
It may not appear to be the most auspicious time to start a business. Cayman’s borders have been closed for some 18 months, unemployment has skyrocketed in the tourism industry, and the economy has taken a hit.
Women thriving in Cayman’s real estate market
Real estate can be a demanding business, but for Debi Bergstrom, it’s allowed her to forge her own path.
Striking the work-life balance
Work-life balance is an enigma constantly being chased by professionals.
Recognising women in ocean science
Women pursuing a career in ocean science can apply for a scholarship programme which undertakes innovative marine field work at the Little Cayman Research Centre.
Art in the time of coronavirus
Art builds resilience. That’s evident in the body of work being produced in the Cayman Islands, even in the time of coronavirus.
Under pressure: The work-life balance
Women are no strangers to the challenges of a work-life balance. Gender norms contribute to greater expectations of women’s workloads in the home, with the UK International Labour Organisation estimating they are responsible for three-quarters of unpaid care work.
Women leading the way
Women are leading the charge across all Rotary clubs in Grand Cayman for the first time in its history.
Christine Rowlands: A career in diplomacy
Head of the Governor’s Office, Christine Rowlands, began her posting to the Cayman Islands in August for what is expected to be a four-year appointment. She took time out of her busy schedule to tell journalist Catherine MacGillivray about her career as a diplomat.
From banking to construction
At some point along life’s journey many find themselves at a crossroads in their careers, one that either takes them forward or leads them to a different path.
On the frontline: Everyday Heroes
Profiles of three of our everyday heroes - staff working on the frontline.
On the frontline: Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands faces stormy year
From the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Cayman’s residents became well familiar with the names and faces of the experts who successfully took the islands through lockdown to an almost-normal existence. Danielle Coleman, director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands, brought her considerable skills and experience to the table, working closely with chief medical officer Dr. John Lee and government officials to create COVID safety policies and protocols.
Working mom juggles added work-life demands
For certified public accountant and mother Candice Czeremuszkin, the crisis has allowed her to spend more time at home, but that hasn’t meant fewer working hours.
Appetite grows for deliveries
The changes and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was a daunting prospect for entrepreneur Melesia Adderley.
Gender and the pandemic
Before the COVID-19 crisis hit Cayman’s economy, the islands’ workforce already faced a gendered leadership gap.
Report: At current pace, gender parity will take almost 100 years
Despite improvements, the current trajectory suggests that closing the gender gap across politics, economics, health and education will take more than a lifetime to achieve, according to the World Economic Forum.
