We Inspire Women Brunch: Powerful In Pink
What an unforgettable day it was! On Sunday, August 31, the Grand Jamaica Suite at the Pegasus was abuzz
as We Inspire Women founder & CEO Cortia Bingham-McKenzie hosted her We Inspire Women brunch under the theme ‘Powerful In Pink’
Over 200 women — mothers, leaders, dreamers, creators, entrepreneurs, and young visionaries — gathered to celebrate the journey of Promise, Pain, then Purpose.
From soul-stirring panel conversations to media personality Debbie Bissoon being honoured with the Most Inspiring Woman in Media award, and a dynamic keynote address from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer Dona Regis Prosper, the 2025 staging was one for the books.
The We Inspire Brunch was powered by the Students’ Loan Bureau, Lifespan Spring Water, Dunn’s Electrical, Lasco Curves, and Chef Bingy.
The movement continues on January 11 at Hyatt Ziva in Montego Bay.
We Inspire Women founder & CEO Cortia Bingham-McKenzie (right) moderated a panel with (from left) AI and digital transformation consultant Nadeen Matthews Blair; Building Foundation for Advancement Ministries founder Catherine Radlein; board-certified internist Dr Simone Van-Horne; and Jamaica Constabulary Force corporal and international pistol shooter Shayon Francis. Naphtali Junior
Per host Cortia Bingham McKenzie’s request, attendees, including Jamaica Constabulary Force corporal and international pistol shooter Shayon Francis (left) and Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer Dona Regis Prosper were asked to turn to each other and share words of affirmation like “you are worthy, you deserve happiness… you deserve to be loved, you deserve a soft life”. Naphtali Junior
Raising a toast to a successful event were members of the Harbour Wines & Spirits team (from left) Promotions Officer Julissa Ricketts; Business Development Manager Jhannel Townsend; Brand Manager Kaydene Senior; Commercial Manager Dr Debbian Spence-Minott; and Business Development Manager Shauntae Tapper. Naphtali Junior
World Music Views CEO Donovan Watkis snapped a photo of his partner, Debbie Bissoon, moments after she accepted the We Inspire Women award for Most Inspiring Woman in Media. Leo Hudson
Speaker Krista-Gaye Fisher (centre), CEO, Supreme Ventures Services Limited, had the support of her colleagues (from left) PostToPost (AnyBet) General Manager Danielle Douglas; Senior Vice-President, People and Corporate Services Tanya Smith-Anderson; Chief Marketing Officer Heather Goldson; Company Secretary Dionne Reid; VP, Finance Operations Shauna Isaacs; and Finance Manager Patrice Thomas-Hinds. Leo Hudson
From left: Mantel X Boutique principal Mantel Matmara; HR professional at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica Nadine Brown; group marketing & communication manager at JCCUL Katrina Grant; recipient of the We Inspire Women for Most Inspiring Woman in Media award Debbie Bissoon; and JN Group Senior Brand Specialist Suzanne Hendriks Leo Hudson
Realtor Margot Lakhan Bradford savoured the aroma of a Flame Soy Candle Co Piña Colada-scented candle, one of many items available for purchase at the small-business shopping village at the event. Naphtali Junior
Attorney-at-law Sanya Goffe stressed the importance of a pension plan. Leo Hudson
Krista-Gaye Fisher said “what doesn’t kill you does not only make you stronger, it makes you unstoppable” as she chronicled her journey to becoming CEO of Supreme Ventures Services Limited. Leo Hudson
Keynote speaker Dona Regis Prosper, secretary-general and chief executive officer, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Leo Hudson
Professional make-up artist and Nardanae Beauty founder Narda Lawful-Simpson (left) completes a purchase with KPMG Jess Business Analyst Shadine Facey. Naphtali Junior
JMMB Operations Manager Barbara Mitchell rose to her feet to applaud one of the event’s speakers. Leo Hudson
Registered nurse Aaliyah DaCosta (left) received a glass of Challand Sparkling Wine from Harbour Wines and Spirits Brand Ambassador Adalee Richards. Naphtali Junior
Leading the praise and worship session were (from left) Nicole Mais, Ashley Brown, Asleigh Cummings, and Deandre Phillips. Naphtali Junior
Looking fab was Tracy-Ann Reid, category manager — Curves, Lasco Distributors Category. Garfield Robinson
