⏰Issue #7 - October 15th 2025

With parents from St. Vincent and Grenada, I’ve always felt a deep connection to the Caribbean—the rhythm of the islands, the warmth of the people, and the sense of belonging that comes every time I return. Over the years, I’ve often thought about the possibility of retiring in the Caribbean or owning a second home to escape New York’s winter chill for the balmy breezes of the islands.

Each year, I make it a point to attend Carnival in Trinidad, which has become both a cultural pilgrimage and a personal motivator. It gives me something to look forward to through the winter months, keeps me inspired to stay in shape, and reminds me why I work so hard—to create the freedom to enjoy life, travel, and celebrate the vibrant cultures that shaped my roots.

Clinical trials are the foundation of medical progress. They determine whether new treatments are safe, effective, and ready for use in the real world. Yet for far too long, these studies have not reflected the true diversity of the communities who will use these therapies. Black and Hispanic/Latino patients, despite being disproportionately affected by many chronic diseases, remain underrepresented in clinical research. This lack of representation carries real consequences. When clinical trials do not include diverse participants, the medical community cannot be sure how therapies will perform across different racial and ethnic groups. This creates blind spots in treatment effectiveness, fuels mistrust, and reinforces long-standing inequities in healthcare.

Just as dancers strengthen their physical core to dance at peak performance, small business owners must strengthen their financial core to be at peak performance.

Dancing With Numbers:

Grow a Financially Healthy Business and Choreograph the Life You Want lays out the dance moves that established small business leaders can practice to engage in a harmonious relationship with their numbers, step confidently in their CEO shoes, and grow a profitable enterprise.