BAJAN FUSION: Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Conceptualizing Bajan Fusion was very easy, however the actual execution proved to be a difficult task. Nonetheless, I was up for the challenge as it was my first major project.  Experience has taught me, that when you believe strongly in anything , it is important to stand firm, keep fighting and work hard towards making "it" a reality despite the odds/obstacles.

Despite my desire to present the entire project to you, time constraints do not allow me to do so. However, I wanted to focus on an inspiring and dynamic individual who got a glimpse of the concept, liked it and was willing to offer his support .

The 2012 Bajan Fusion Ambassador and Performing Artiste:
KIRK BROWN- Award-winning Barbadian singer, music producer, deejay, model and businessman.

THE CONNECTION
1.    On Saturday May 19th, 2012 I went on Kirk's Facebook page, got his business email address and sent him an introductory email @ 9:28 AM.

2.     At 9:55 AM, he responded via email and said he "loved the concept". He mentioned that he was "recording for cropover, and could we chat tomorrow?" and to “count him in”. I responded with excitement and he then followed-up with his contact details.

3.     On Sunday morning May 20th, we spoke, had good conversation, I spoke about relevant benefits to him as an artist, our intentions now and in the future. Like any business person, he questioned, he challenged, and expressed his sentiments. In the end, we were in agreement and ready to move forward.

From then ‘til now we've stayed in touch via cell/telephone, Gmail, Blackberry Messenger, and we even communicated while he was in Miami and London.
Talking about staying connected!
  
We now have less than 2 weeks to go before Bajan Fusion 2012 kicks off on June 25th, and Kirk and I have already finalized what he will require and what we will need to do as it relates to his performance.
I couldn't have asked for a better first "artiste" experience and relationship.

Be on the listen out and look out for us in the media coming soon!

THE EXPERIENCE
As an HR Professional first, I was most impressed with Kirk Brown's:
1.    High level of professionalism
2.    Flexibility

3.    Effective Communicator and prompt in his follow-up

4.    Risk taking attitude towards a new concept
5.    Fun personality and hard worker

THANK YOU KIRK BROWN!!www.kirkbrownonline.com

BAJAN FUSION

Fusing Cultures...Empowering 'Borderless' Communities...

Joining Forces...

Making A Difference...

Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)

BARBADOS to the World!!!

www.bajanfusion.com

June 25 - 30th

BAJAN FUSION: The Ultimate Dance & Fitness Event

Artistik Flava & Bajan Sun

presents

BAJAN FUSION

Featuring a special experience from

New York based Pro Fitness Instructor/Master Zumba Trainer & Professional Choreographer

HEATHER FAY

with

PON DE FLO

Dance aerobics unique to our region

Soca & Reggae Rhythms

Mon. June 25th – Sat. June 30th

BAJAN FUSION… A week of ‘FLO’ing events

  

DATE & TIME	EVENT	LOCATION	ADMISSION
Mon. June 25th 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.	Pon de FLO Master Class	The Cockspur Beach Club, Brighton Beach, St. Michael	FREE
Tues. June 26th 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.	Pon de FLO Master Class	The Cockspur Beach Club Brighton Beach, St. Michael	FREE
Wed. June 27th 6:30 – 9:00 P.M.	Pon de FLO & Zumba Master Class Mash-Up	The Barbados Concorde Experience Grantley Adams International Airport	$30 @ door $20- donate 3 non- perishable food items
Thurs. June 28th 6:30 – 9:00 P.M.	Pon de FLO Workshop      Injury Prevention Tips & Techniques, Networking & Dance class Bajan Diet Designs  The Challenges of Eating Healthy Presenter: Julian Rowe, Consultant/Dietician	Barbados Beach Club Maxwell, Christ Church	$20
Fri. June 29th 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.	Flash Mob Practice	TBD	Flash Mob Practice
Sat. June 30th Time: SECRET	BAJAN FUSION FLASH MOB!!	Heroes Squares Bridgetown, St. Michael	REGISTRATION Required bajanfusion.com/registration/

There will be giveaways, gifts, fun competition and so much more!!!

www.bajanfusion.com

bajanfusion@gmail.com

LIVE TO DANCE…DANCE TO BE FREE!!

Fusing cultures…empowering ‘borderless’ communities

LOCAL IMPACT...GLOBAL REACH

BAJAN FUSION PARTNERS

June 25th - June 30th, 2012

THE ULTIMATE DANCE & FITNESS EVENT!!!

www.bajanfusion.com

Artistik Flava® and Bajan Sun would like to thank all current sponsors, strategic partners and contributors who have helped make this event possible.

We're excited about other individuals and businesses who are interested in being part of the movement. It's going to be a fun and flavorful experience.

You don't want to miss it!

LOCAL IMPACT...GLOBAL REACH

Bajan Sun

www.bajansunonline.com

Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) 

http://www.icb.com.bb/

Barbados Beach Club

 http://www.barbadosbeachclub.com/

Sunbay Hotel

 http://sunbaybarbados.com/

KIRK BROWN – Performing Artist

http://www.kirkbrownonline.com/

Heart & Stroke Foundation

http://www.hsfbarbados.org/

Girlfriends Foundation

http://girlfriendsexpo.com/

SAVE Foundation- Service Alliance for Violent Encounters

http://savefoundationbarbados.org/Home.html

Carib Voice Radio 

http://caribvoiceradio.org/

A+ Tours & Events

http://www.aplustoursandevents.info/

T’amor Florist Barbados

http://tamorflorist.com/

Animal Flower Cave

http://www.funbarbados.com/Sights/flowercave.CFM

BLISS Hair & Accessories
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002031376863

IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME!!

BAJAN FUSION/Pon de FLO FLASHMOB!!!

BARBADOS aka BAJANS & Tourist to the island!!

Do you want to increase BARBADOS’ visibility?

If yes...

Come join Bajan Fusion & Pon de FLO as we dance, prance and  

palance to the sounds & rhythms of Soca and Caribbean music.

To register, please visit us at www.bajanfusion.com/registration/

IT’S A CULTURAL CELEBRATION…BARBADOS TO THE WORLD!!

Local Impact…Global Reach

BAJAN FUSION PROJECT

Hello M.A.D Skills Blogger Friends et al,

I wanted to share with you an idea I conceptualized back in New York called BAJAN FUSION, which is now being developed as my ‘First Big Barbados Project’.

On December 9th, 2011, I registered the company “Artistik Flava” in Barbados, with the intent of contributing to the fusion of Barbadian talent. The mission of my company is to offer creative, consulting and educational services and solutions to individuals and businesses, while being a catalyst of change through the empowerment and development of ‘borderless communities’.

Bajan Fusion 2012, Pon De Flo is just the beginning of this passion.

Six months of non-stop networking, relationship building and proposal writing are a few of the many things keeping me busy. It’s been such a fun, challenging, rewarding and learning experience, but the work doesn’t end here, there are still some lose ends to tie, I's to dot and T's to cross. 

I am forever grateful to my family, friends, professional and social networks who have been and are still very supportive and those who are helping to make this event possible.

My hope is that you can all share in THE EXPERIENCE!

If you’re thinking about a vacation for 2012 and haven’t planned a trip, Barbados “Beautiful Island In The Sun” is the place to be. Please feel free to connect with me for further details at bajanfusion@gmail.com.

• Bajan Fusion/Pon de FLO dates are June 25th - June 30^th, 2012.

• Pon de FLO comes back for Cropover/Kadooment (Carnival): August 1st - August 8th, 2012

Visit  Bajan Fusion for further details.

FUN FACT: People from Barbados are Barbadian and are called Bajan in slang. If you were born of Bajan parents outside of Barbados, especially the US you are called a Bajan Yankee.

If you’re on Facebook, please visit (search for) Bajan Fusion and Pon de FLO and LIKE the page.

Join the Bajan Fusion Group on Facebook. A fun and supportive community! Thanks much!

Celia Collymore aka CPC
Founder & Chief Purpose Driver
ARTISTIK FLAVA®
Offering Creative, Consulting and Educational services & solutions to individuals and businesses

'Painting Dreams and Making A Difference...one person, one opportunity at a time'

LIFE

HAD TO TAKE A MOMENT & SHARE:
I stumbled upon this "email message" today at a work station. 

Author Unknown
To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

"This is God. Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I do Not need your help. I love you. And, remember... If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed in the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

Now, you have a nice day..."

DAILY AFFIRMATION

A Little Pep Talk

~ Natalie Evans

Repeat after me:

I am strong.

I am special.

I can do anything.

Sometimes life throws 

hurdles in our path,

but we just have to keep on going

full speed ahead,

looking inside ourselves

for the courage to leap over them

and never look back.

Always believe in yourself

as much as others believe in you.

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CONNECT THE DOTS

Have you looked back at your life and pondered the possibilities? 

Have you connected your dots or found the link to a better and more fulfilling life?

Growing up on the beautiful island of Barbados has been a great blessing in my life. I have had the opportunity to live a full life (the love of family and friends, the nurturing support as I went from a child, to an adolescent, and to an adult).

When I moved to the United States as a young adult, my life was filled with even more experiences -- successes, failures, even disappointments– all taking place in a big pond called New York City.  Here, I faced harsh realities only to meet them with courage; I was taken for granted by some, respected by others; lived impulsively at times, yet have learned to worked harder, steadier and smarter.

Ultimately I persevered. Today, I finally feel like I can connect the dots. What they ultimately project as a big picture…only God knows.

But today is not the end of a journey; I am not a finished project, but a work in progress, improving in quality at every moment. Despite the ups and downs, I wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything else. They made me who I am.

So today I want to share a few things I have learned in life. These beliefs have allowed me to realize that we are “never alone” in this adventure called life, and that it’s up to us to create and shape our own future. These points may seem simple or obvious, but they are important, and they take time, patience, practice and passion to put into action.

·        Be yourself…STAY HUMBLE.

·        Have faith…BE STRONG.

·        Genuinely take an interest in others…LISTEN.

·        Help those in need…VOLUNTEER.

·        Build and foster relationships…NETWORK.

·        Be honest and let others know your intentions…SPEAK UP.

·        Knowledge is power…BE INFORMED.

·        Be open to learning and experiencing new things, people, cultures etc…STAY OPEN-MINDED.

·        Treat others as you would like to be treated. We’re all human beings and deserve to feel worthwhile…RESPECT OTHERS.

·        Share enough of yourself so others can understand you… SHARE.

      Live life to the fullest, within reason and know that you are blessed!

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