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Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita
Welcome to 'Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita' – the podcast that shares wisdom and support from entrepreneurs. Join me as we explore valuable insights, resources, and motivation to inspire your own venture. Let's build a supportive community together.
What sets this podcast apart? This podcast is not just about stories but about providing support and a sense of community while we all figure out Beginning, Building or Blossoming in the business world.
The episodes are designed to guide us through the different stages of the entrepreneurial journey – Beginning, Building and Blossoming. In each episode, we'll focus on one or all of these crucial phases, ensuring that we all get practical tips and insights that we can apply to our own business.
First up, the "Begin" segment. We'll explore the initial steps of beginning a business. From idea generation to crafting a business plan, we'll cover it all. As the host - I'll be asking questions that resonate with anyone contemplating the entrepreneurial leap, giving all of us the tools to turn our vision into a reality.
Next, we move on to the "Build" section. Scaling a business is a delicate art, and we'll uncover strategies to take our enterprises to new heights. Whether anyone is looking to expand their team, explore new markets, or enhance their product line, our guests will share their experiences and advice to help us scale effectively.
And finally, we'll tackle the "Blossom" phase. Success means different things to different people, and we'll explore various definitions of success in the business world. From achieving financial milestones to making a positive impact on our community, our conversations will inspire you to define and achieve each individual's version of success.
Remember, our journey starts here, but it doesn't end here. Let's do this together!
Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with Clarita
What Rights Have to Do with It — A Journey with Bynta Ernest
Guest: Bynta Ernest of Rights Based Solutions
In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Bynta Ernest, a Public Policy and Development Professional based in Saint Lucia with over 11 years of experience in human rights, gender equality, diplomacy, and community development. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Rights Based Solutions — one of the first St. Lucian-owned rights-based development agencies of its kind, launched in 2022.
Bynta shares her journey of climbing personal and professional mountains—literally and figuratively—including an unforgettable climb up Petit Piton (video of a climber, not Bynta, climbing Petit Piton) in Saint Lucia. We dive into the value of mentorship, the strength of lifelong relationships, and what it means to stay rooted in purpose while building something new.
From her reflections on the film Whale Rider to navigating life as a Gen Xer in the digital age, this episode is filled with insight, warmth, and inspiration.
What we talked about:
- Her adventurous climb of Gros Piton in Saint Lucia
- Starting one of the first St. Lucian-owned rights-based consultancies
- How a powerful mentorship experience helped shape her journey
- The importance of relationships and lifelong connections
- Keeping rights and inclusion at the heart of her work
- Leveraging LinkedIn and social media to grow her consultancy
- Gen X perspectives on digital presence and branding
- How she defines success in her own words
- Reflections on Whale Rider and having the courage to lead
Connect with Bynta & Rights Based Solutions Consultancy:
📧 Email:
info@rightsbasedsolutionsconsulting.com
bynta.ernest@gmail.com
📱 Instagram: @rbsconsultancy
🔗 LinkedIn & Facebook: Rights Based Solutions