women Archives - RG Magazines https://www.rgmags.com/tag/women/ RG Magazines Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:04:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.rgmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-logo-fav-1-32x32.png women Archives - RG Magazines https://www.rgmags.com/tag/women/ 32 32 Why It’s Important To Celebrate International Women’s Day https://www.rgmags.com/2019/03/why-its-important-to-celebrate-international-womens-day/ https://www.rgmags.com/2019/03/why-its-important-to-celebrate-international-womens-day/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:30:21 +0000 http://rgmags.com/?p=8281 By Alejandra Ottley Women’s Day is not only a day to celebrate brave women who have played a role in history, and the process we’ve made so far, it is also a time to reflect on the work we still have to do. These are some of the reasons why this day is so important, [...]

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By Alejandra Ottley

Women’s Day is not only a day to celebrate brave women who have played a role in history, and the process we’ve made so far, it is also a time to reflect on the work we still have to do. These are some of the reasons why this day is so important, and why there is still a lot of progress to be made before we can all enjoy a more equal world.

 Women Make 79 Cents For Every Dollar A Man Makes

Despite what skeptics might argue, the gender pay gap is very real, and it’s even worse for women of color. On average, Black women earn 63 cents to every dollar a white man makes, and Latina women, earn only 54 cents. The gap might not seem very large, especially when talking about cents, but when multiplied by hours worked in a week, a month, or a year, it is overwhelming to see how much money we’re talking about. According to the U.S National Women’s Law Center, that is a loss of $10,470 in median earnings every year. Despite having the education, skills, and experience, women often get the shorter end of the stick and even end up making less than their less qualified male peers.

Violence Against Women

According to the United Nations, an average of 137 women worldwide are killed by a partner or family member every day, and out of the 87,000 women killed in 2017, more than half were killed by intimate partners or family members. As they’ve put it “the home is the most likely place for a woman to be killed”.

Lack of Access To Education

Though we are fortunate to live in a country where basic education is accessible to all, there are millions of children, primarily girls, who will never see the inside of a classroom. According to Unesco, there are 21 million primary school age girls out of school, and out of these, 17 million are expected to never enter school. Young girls are not only prohibited to go to school but also persecuted if they attempt to. Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani woman, and the youngest Nobel prize laureate was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen at age 15, simply for going to school.

Child Marriage

According to UNICEF, 12 million girls under 18 are married each year, and 650 million girls and women alive today, were married as children. Child marriage is a global problem and can be found in regions and cultures all around the world. In the United States, for example, there is no minimum age requirement for marriage in 25 states, and according to Forbes, more than 200,00 minors where married in the U.S between 2000 and 2015. Sadly, girls are being married off before they are allowed to consent or understand the commitment they are entering. These “marriages” often trap them in a cycle of poverty, abuse and make them more likely to drop out of school.

It is hard to eradicate sexism and inequality when they are so deeply rooted in our cultures and traditions, but it’s not impossible. This Women’s Day let’s celebrate womanhood, the women who have fought for the rights we have today, and the progress we’ve made. But let’s also advocate for those in vulnerable situations and those who don’t have a voice, there is still a long way to go.

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Some Badass Women https://www.rgmags.com/2018/10/some-badass-women/ https://www.rgmags.com/2018/10/some-badass-women/#respond Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:53:14 +0000 http://rgmags.com/?p=7346 How are you living your life now? We put the spotlight on some women in the community who are pushing the way forward in Bermuda sport, STEM, the arts and advocacy. They’ve all decided to start with our youth, to grow the women (and men) thinkers of the future. Read this and ask yourself what [...]

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How are you living your life now? We put the spotlight on some women in the community who are pushing the way forward in Bermuda sport, STEM, the arts and advocacy. They’ve all decided to start with our youth, to grow the women (and men) thinkers of the future. Read this and ask yourself what you’ve done lately. 

Katura Horton-Perinchief

The Athlete

Known for making history as the first black female Olympic diver, Katura is now the founder of STAR Diving, a sports organisation. “I was afforded a uniquely fulfilling opportunity to be able to travel the world representing my country doing a sport that I love. Through that organization, I have been able to coach and run summer camps for the express purpose of exposing children to the sport of diving”.

 

 


The Director

Lucinda Spurling

Award-winning Mother of All Secrets is making its way around the world film festival circuit, like three of her previous feature documentary films. “The Director is a position of conducting the compassion of the audience. It is as much leading as it is following a vision. I appreciate the talents of all, the requirements and shortcomings of ego and the amazing possibilities of inspiration. I’m drawn to female driven projects, all of my screenplays except for one, have female main characters, who are underdogs eventually triumphing over a patriarchal system. I want to be part of the zeitgeist of women filmmakers, changing the landscape, creating a new body of work for and by women, within and in collaboration with a traditional male-dominated industry. I believe this is possible in a collaborative sense not at the exclusion of men. I think we can have the best of all worlds, where all talent is given opportunity.


Carika Weldon

The Scientist

 A lecturer programme at Leicester University, she is bringing the island forward through the Bermuda Principals Foundation. Her annual conference attracts scientists from all over to uncover Bermuda as a place of discovery. “What I want is to increase science tourism in Bermuda, but also foster a love for science in youth, young women especially”. Her most rewarding project yet, mentoring a young scientist to a possible breakthrough.

 

 


Zakiya Lord

The Advocate

Zakiya is a founding member of OutBermuda, “I walk in the world as someone marginalized in a host of ways –– who I choose to love; where I choose to live; my race, my gender. I believe that to advocate is to know what folks most impacted, need and want. I am doing what I can to live boldly and openly, and to speak my truth as powerfully as possible”.

 

 

 


The Techie

Coral Wells

Bermuda’s inspiring woman in ICT, her idea won the Rocket Pitch Contest in 2015, and has since grown into Bermuda’s first technology incubator. Connectech is a resource center that houses technology training programs from coding and robotics for kids, to business development seminars for startups, entrepreneurs or small businesses. “I love what I do and do what I love –– every day.”  Coral Wells hopes to inspire children, especially young ladies interested in tech, to work hard towards any dreams that they may have. “It’s not about what we accomplish in life but who we inspire to learn, be creative and passionate about what you love to do”.

 

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 edition of RG Magazine.

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The bystander bartender https://www.rgmags.com/2018/09/the-bystander-bartender/ https://www.rgmags.com/2018/09/the-bystander-bartender/#respond Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:45:04 +0000 http://rgmags.com/?p=7043 Shawn Talbot comes out of the Dog House Shawn Talbot is an educator turned Marketing Coordinator for Goslings and a part-time bartender at the Dog House on Front Street. He talked to us about his experience in the industry, feminism, and why it’s time to bring men into the conversation. Tell us about your journey. [...]

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Shawn Talbot comes out of the Dog House

Shawn Talbot is an educator turned Marketing Coordinator for Goslings and a part-time bartender at the Dog House on Front Street. He talked to us about his experience in the industry, feminism, and why it’s time to bring men into the conversation.

Tell us about your journey.

“I was born in Bermuda, moved away to Montreal, Canada, and recently moved back full-time. I studied education and set out to be an economics teacher, but quickly found that it wasn’t the right path for me. I’ve been with the Dog House since its opening in Summer of 2017. I now work full-time as Marketing and Event Coordinator at Goslings, and am at Dog House on weekends.”

What are your hobbies?

“I enjoy boxing, playing the ukulele, painting and taking naps on the beach (one of my more preferred “hobbies”), I believe it’s important to vary them, to stay stimulated and avoid being unenthused with your life.”

Who are the main women in your life?

“My Granny was my rock; she shaped the person I am today. She raised me to have respect, morals and determination, and to keep my head on straight –– school, sports and family. I have also had strong, brilliant female teachers who paved the way for me.”

Do you consider yourself a feminist?

“100% yes. Growing up in Montreal, Canada –– a city filled with culture, activists, artists –– has really help me shape a conscious view of the world we live in. Feminism is a part of that. I am an advocate for the equality of humans.”

Many believe that we’re at the point that men can, and should, be a part of the conversations about women. What do you think?

“I truly believe that they should be in the conversation. Nowadays, there are a lot more open-minded people who don’t necessarily believe in “traditional” binary views, i.e. “women have this role and men have this role in society”. This just isn’t the way life is anymore. The only way to continue to break down these walls, whether for race or sex or something else, is to continue to talk about them, and continue to share each other’s knowledge and own perspectives. In the end, enlightened people will overthrow the small-minded; everything just takes time I suppose.”

You meet many different women in your line of work, what is your general view of women in the bar?

“You name it, and I have seen it. The club scene attracts people from A to Z. My general view is that women tend to “live in the moment” more than men would. They let loose, dance and appear to have a much better time, while men may have ulterior motives at times. All this depends on the night and crowd (and full moon sometimes). Perhaps women don’t care what others think as much. I see far less men out there busting a move.”

Do you meet a lot of female bartenders? Have you worked with them? Does that change the atmosphere?

“I have not met many, although the ones I have met were awesome. I have only had the chance to work with one here in Bermuda, and she is at the Dog House. I cannot say that her gender has changed the experience. She’s is an attractive woman, so she naturally gets more attention, but this is just human nature. To my knowledge, she isn’t treated any differently by staff or customers, mainly because she’s back there making drinks just as fast, or even faster than the guys are.”

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 edition of RG Magazine.

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What was I wearing? https://www.rgmags.com/2018/09/what-was-i-wearing/ https://www.rgmags.com/2018/09/what-was-i-wearing/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:18:23 +0000 http://rgmags.com/?p=6994 Emma Steele on  rape culture, art therapy and healing With one unimaginable act, a life can be changed forever. For Emma Steele, her life changed in 2013 when she was raped. She processed her feelings through her art and, in particular, her piece “Just One Word: Consent.” “This was a way to tell people what [...]

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Emma Steele on  rape culture, art therapy and healing

With one unimaginable act, a life can be changed forever. For Emma Steele, her life changed in 2013 when she was raped. She processed her feelings through her art and, in particular, her piece “Just One Word: Consent.”

“This was a way to tell people what happened,” says Emma, who is currently living and working in the UK. Her piece was selected for the Bermuda National Gallery’s 2018 Bermuda Biennial: What We Share.

Her work mixes textiles, and in particular, knitting, in untraditional ways.
“I am pushing boundaries of the idea of ‘knit’, using it as a feminist statement”. she explains, “Changing the perception that knit only translates to the idea of a ‘housewife,’ but it can also represent the knitting of ideas”.

Through her pieces, she begins to examine how “victim blaming” is very real and harmful. She gives a voice to women who have too long been held responsible for being raped. Accusations like “What was she wearing?”, “She’s such a flirt.”, “She was asking for it”, or “It’s a woman’s fault” are weaved into the piece. The wording represents what she thought people would say to her if she told her story. It also explores the idea of consent.

“Consent is a thing. It cannot be seen, not heard, but it is something that is given. To not be given consent, is rape,” she wrote in her artist’s statement for the exhibition. She was nervous about displaying her work in the Biennial. “It’s big move to allow someone in,” she says. While the project creates a narrative of how society reacts to victims of rape, it has also given Emma a voice of her own and a power she did not immediately feel after being assaulted.

She blamed herself for letting it happen and so for four years (without any formal therapy) the feelings of shame festered. “I didn’t realize how much it affected me,” she said. “I wanted to tell women who would come after me that, yes, this didhappen to you and that you are going to get through this. Victimization of women is so unfair. I wanted to show, through my story, that the blaming of women is wrong.”

Emma’s eyes were opened to feminism when she was in university. She was shocked that what was seen as “normal” was detrimental to women’s progress. It was during that time that she realized that art and feminism intersected.  “We should be telling women they are powerful and that they have a voice,” she said. “We’re sheltering women, when we need to be more encouraging.”

Continuing to push the boundaries of art as a woman is “courageous,” says Emma. “The art world is a very powerful place. Through art, we can make people think and subsequently act. It’s a way to educate people about the experience of a woman.”

Through #metoo and other movements, more and more people are standing up and calling out the systemic objectification of women. Ms Steele’s work creates a starting point to change the conversation, whether through the media or the policies that continue to look upon women’s bodies as objects. Seemingly normal acts, and consumer marketing reinforce the concept that if a woman dresses and acts a certain way, she becomes vulnerable to being sexually assaulted, and so women are often told that they need to do everything possible to protect themselves. This shifts the blame away from the predator.

“Any woman who has been raped should know that it’s not their fault,” Emma pleads to those who have gone through it and may be feeling alone. “The best thing you can do is to talk to someone that you trust and tell them what happened. Don’t let it eat you alive; you’re just a victim of an awful crime.”

She has found that art has the incredible power to heal through trauma. It can give a voice to those who are struggling to express raw emotions. For anyone who is seeking out a way to heal from trauma, formal art therapy sessions can be a good starting point. Little known, there are institutions on that island that offer this form of care. “Just like speaking or writing, art is a form of communication and expression, and has many benefits”, said registered art therapist Reilly Smith at Solstice. “Art can be therapeutic in and of itself and can help [the client] regain a sense of control.”

Art therapy has been used since the mid-1800s and has been helpful for people to cope with trauma, as well as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, social difficulties, physical, cognitive, and neurological problems, and psychological issues related to medical illness.

Through guided sessions with a trained art-therapy professional, clients are provided “a different way of communicating” that is largely non-verbal and allows the client a safe, non-judgmental space to explore those feelings.

“Art therapycan provide a metaphorical and concrete outlet for expression and self-exploration, which can, in turn, help clients identify coping strategies and internal strengths to regain a sense of empowerment at the beginning of the journey of healing,” says Ms Smith.

“Specifically, for rape/sexual abuse, by externalizing difficult pieces of the traumatic event, clients can begin to safely access their physical experiences and identify that their bodies are a safe place.”

For anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, it’s important to let someone know. Locally, the Centre Against Abuse provides a 24-hour hotline that can be reached at 441-297-8278. They respond whether someone is in need of medical attention, considering reporting the crime or requires counselling.

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 edition of RG Magazine. 

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Introducing the Women of “The T” https://www.rgmags.com/2018/09/introducing-the-women-of-the-t/ https://www.rgmags.com/2018/09/introducing-the-women-of-the-t/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:53:02 +0000 http://rgmags.com/?p=6984 There is a new talk show called ‘The T’ in Bermuda and the Caribbean, and the ladies of ‘The T’ are expected to govern your dinner conversation for the next little while. Do you know who they are? We had the opportunity to sit down with each of them and talk first hand about their journeys [...]

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There is a new talk show called ‘The T’ in Bermuda and the Caribbean, and the ladies of ‘The T’ are expected to govern your dinner conversation for the next little while. Do you know who they are? We had the opportunity to sit down with each of them and talk first hand about their journeys that brought them to this point, and what exactly they’ll be bringing to the table. They came strong with their ideas on entrepreneurship, marriage, education and bringing the community forward, and we feel confident that they’ll do just that.

Couch: Orange Bay Company


Aziza Furbert

Aziza – Kimono + Pant: Lusso, Pink scarf: Gibbons Company, Green scarf: Orange Bay Company, Camisole: Host’s own, Shoes: Gibbons Company, Bracelet: Nine West & Gibbons Company, Earrings: Touche, Tea Cup: Orange Bay Company.

 At 33, Aziza is purposefully reserved, poised and insightful. She is a new-ish mother of two who made the difficult decision to leave the corporate world to take on the task of a stay-at-home mom. “It wasn’t something that I wanted to do, but the baby was so tiny, I just didn’t feel comfortable leaving him just yet.” She admits, “The short maternity leave in Bermuda helped move that decision along, three-months (two months of those are paid) wasn’t enough”.

After having experienced new motherhood on the island, Aziza has plenty to add to the conversations of pre- and postnatal healthcare, maternity leave, breastfeeding and the idea that fathers are taking on more domestic roles in the household. “I love the idea of the traditional nuclear family, but my husband is great with the kids, and a great cook –– I don’t cook. Leaving all the care to the mum, can lead to burnout.” She stresses that “as women are stepping up in their careers, it has to be more of a team effort”.

Aziza is working on crushing the stigma towards stay-at-home moms, something she calls “mindful stay-at-home”. “It really depends on what you are telling your kids about why you are home.” She explains, “You have to be sure that you’re not falling into the stereotype. Make sure that they still see hard work, still see the husband working in the house, and the mum doing non-domestic work, even if it’s not at the traditional hours”.

While both she and her husband went to private schools, they’ve decided to put their children in the public system. “There is a stigma that drug dealers live in the public system, but”, she implores, “there are still major social issues in the private system that are not usually highlighted and need to be dealt with, like eating disorders, bullying, suicide attempts, teen pregnancies”.

Aziza believes that her edge among the ladies is in her religion. She can lovingly speak to interfaith relationships, as a Muslim married to a non-Muslim, and educate her viewers on her values, as an individual. “Most people expect that as a Muslim, I would be against same-sex marriage; I don’t believe in shoving religion down people’s throats. Between the conservatives and people who are more moved by social justice, I’m just an ordinary person who’s on the side of the minority voice.” She’s excited to have engaging conversation with interesting women on topics that matter to, not just Bermuda, but the wider world.


Kristin White

Kristin – Dress: Modestie Boutique, Shoes: Host’s own, Bangle: Touche, Earrings: Mango in Gibbons Company.

At 37, Kristin White is a mother of one, a leader, a social entrepreneur and an advocate for humans in general. Her extensive work in community and youth development gives her an edge and she’s looking forward to bringing that to the conversation. She has been the Marketing Manager for the Centre on Philanthropy, the Development Director for St. George’s Foundation, and the Executive Director for Raleigh Bermuda. She is a bookshop owner, a hoola-hoop maker, and is building up a tourism business that gives tours and re-enactments throughout the East end — by bike.

Her award-winning set of vintage wheels is her most prized possession. “Bicycles have just become a part of my brand.” She says, “It’s the best form of transportation –– it’s sustainable, environmental, and good for your health.” Kristin has already started the conversation on many of the topics that are planned for the show. She leaves an extension of her thoughts on her blog, Kristin dot com,where she writes about “social justice, job creation, climate change, conscription, politics and Top Chef”. If there’s one thing that she’s learned in business and working with youth, it’s that “people don’t care what you know, until they know that you care.” She’s learned to first tell her personal story in order to gain trust.

When she thinks about education, Kristin holds the stance of “inclusivity for all types of learners. We have to find out how people can connect with education in a way that resonates with them.” Not everyone learns the same, and she is passionate about building alternative opportunities to not only learn, but be fulfilled in a job. “I’m happy that my business can present opportunities for actors to work and eventually I’d like to create some sort of framework legislation that creates more jobs, in more areas.”

When she reflects on her life’s mantras, she says, “I’ve been poor, and so I know that I can be [comfortable and] poor. What’s important is to be happy. Be happy, be kind to the planet, and don’t chase money. ’The T’ is a microcosm of the dope-ness of women, I’m ready to make them proud, but also to be a voice for the Caribbean.” Kristin is most excited to talk about culture and race on the show. “I want to bring the conversations that we have privately, to the public and show that black women are engaged. We’ve been killing it all this time; this is just another platform for us to use.”


Marlene Juliette-Flynn

Marlene – Rings, Bangles: Amir X, Neckpiece: Lusso, Trina Turk, Headwrap + Jumper: Modestique Boutique, Why Guess, Shoes: Host’s own, Earrings: Mango in Gibbons Company.

Originally from Jamaica, Marlene is 57 years old, the ex-wife of a prominent martial artist, consequently, a world traveler, and one of Bob Marley’s close cousins. Marlene came to the island with her mothers and sisters to find a better life three decades ago and so, has seen the evolution of the Bermuda immigration system over the years.

“I love people, they are my interest.” She is heavily involved with the Jamaican Association (Bermuda Chapter), the West Indian and Bajan Associations, and worked with the government to build “To Haiti, With Love,” a fundraiser that helped with the damages caused by the slew of hurricanes in 2008. Indeed, her interest is “people” and in particular, a very special interest in the elderly; she wants to make the world a better place to grow old.

Marlene, who fought for the implementation of the original Seniors’ Line at the Bank of Bermuda (now HSBC) in the late 80s, is appalled at the cost of healthcare in general, but more specifically, the cost to take care of our Seniors. This is the conversation that she wants to bring to the table.

“If you haven’t been able to save up loads of money in your lifetime then your children, if you have them, are faced with a very difficult decision,” she states. “Does someone quit work to stay home and take care of their parents or do they put them in a home? All of this to consider, while having to take care of their own children.”

“This talk show is a very powerful platform to both express and influence, not only each other, but the viewers into another way of thinking, another way of looking at the world.” Marlene is excited that the producers saw this power in her at auditions, and takes her new position seriously. She is looking forward to being a channel through which people can relate theirownopinions. “I’m also here to voice the concerns of people that might think like me, but may not have a way to express their thoughts.”

In light of paving the way for new conversation, and making a difference, Marlene is tempted to quote a popular Bob Marley song. Instead she reminds us that “we don’t have to repeat Bob Marley’s songs to find our way; we can create our own redemption song, look at ourselves in the mirror and find our own way forward as a community.”


Teneika Eve

Tenieka: Everything: Host’s own.

The Bermuda College senior lecturer introduces herself as a 43-year-old, single Christian woman, a Berkeley graduate, and a college dropout. “When I told my parents that I wanted to cook, they put pressure on me to do something ‘better’ with my life. I had to save up enough money to send myself to a culinary arts programme”. From that experience, she implores that parents allow their children to follow their passions –– whatever those might be.

Teneika wants to use the show as a platform to talk about the younger generation from the perspective of what adults need to do, as the village raising them. “Today’s youth are wonderful, but they need more parental guidance. We need to be more uplifting than critical.” She adds, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” She winks.

Teneika, herself, comes from a big family; she is one of six children. “The perspective that I had of my parents was salient in all of my life’s choices.” Her parents had her packing groceries at the age of 12. “In Bermuda, we are culturally-driven to pack groceries. But the job cultivated my work ethic at an early age. It showed me the value in work and saving money.”

Watching her parents celebrate 58 years of marriage has made a huge impression on her. “I feel that there is light and joy in everything and everyone, but I walk in faith and have a biblical world view. I believe that the ideal image [of a relationship] should be between a man and a woman.” Along with same-sex marriage, she also comments on single motherhood. “I applaud single mothers; they are doing a good job, but I believe that any situation that is outside of [the ideal image] is not a part of the original plan, and they are simply doing the best that they can with what they have.”

This world view has kept her from having children. “I only ever envisioned myself as a married woman with kids and I never married.” Despite this, she strongly believes that there are no limits to who you can be, and she is excited to move forward on the show –– and the second half of her life –– as a “renaissance woman” –– the teacher, the researcher, the chef –– and wants to tell viewers, “Don’t put yourself in a box. You can do whatever you put your mind to, and it’s never too late to educate, or be educated!”


Patricia Pugson-Nesbitt

Patricia: Rings, Headpiece + Earrings: Amir X, Neckpiece: Touche, Jacket: Lusso, Bangles: Amir X, Sneakers + Dress: Host’s own.

At 59 years old, Patricia, who is pushing for an early retirement at 60, remembers her first typewriter, Sunday school plays, and being pressured to audition for her first Bermuda show. “After getting the lead role, I decided that I wanted to be an actress.” She explains, “At the time, women took on jobs as secretaries, waitresses and hostesses. My mother put pressure on me to have an employable job.” Despite this, she went on to study Theatre, Education and Communicationsat Howard University.

Patricia has worked on meaningful projects that have touched on themes of racism and homosexuality, and has done work with Pride Bermuda (Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education). She started at CedarBridge Academy in 2007.“The plan was to only stay for three years.” Now that she has built up the Drama department, she wants to take her advocacy for professionalism in the Arts one step further, “I want to create a real performing arts centre in Bermuda, and increase the intellectual property on the island”.

She expects this project to change the poor perception of worth. “It’s an expectation that actors will work without pay, but through ‘The T’, I want to prove that actors are intelligent people, and can have intelligent conversations. When you patronise something like this, you are growing a performing arts community in Bermuda.”

“I want to talk about how the Arts are something that can help a person grow as a professional. It teaches etiquette, punctuality, business communication, integrity in work, and that it’s not all about you, it’s about your audience.” Most importantly, she stresses that in order to put on a good show, you have to find your true self.

These are traits that she feels young people can use in today’s social media age. “Kids have to learn self-awareness, they have to learn to be humble. Social media is necessary today, but it’s a set up. These kids are overnight-celebrities without the need for hard work.” She says, “Young people are looking for immediate success and money”.

In her classes, she teaches about network (off the internet) and the value of life skills. “There is inherent goodness in people that live on this Earth. You have to be vulnerable to win; through drama we deal with that. The money and success will come.”

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 edition of RG Magazine. 

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Ladies’ pant suit is back; men: brown is the new black https://www.rgmags.com/2018/08/ladies-pant-suit-is-back-men-brown-is-the-new-black/ https://www.rgmags.com/2018/08/ladies-pant-suit-is-back-men-brown-is-the-new-black/#respond Fri, 10 Aug 2018 03:01:18 +0000 http://rgmags.com/?p=6670 By: Lorraine Shailer, Head of Clothing and Home, Marks and Spencer Ladies: Pant suits have been a favourite for designers and street stylers for some time now. However the trend seems to pick up even more steam recently. Maybe it started as a nod to Hillary Clinton, but coupled with the likes of the #metoo movement and [...]

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By: Lorraine Shailer, Head of Clothing and Home, Marks and Spencer

Ladies:

Pant suits have been a favourite for designers and street stylers for some time now. However the trend seems to pick up even more steam recently. Maybe it started as a nod to Hillary Clinton, but coupled with the likes of the #metoo movement and the ever-increasing push to empower women, we have seen the trend dominate fashion pages and runways. The pant suit’s ability to combine power, style and femininity makes it a wardrobe must-have.

If you’re thinking the pant suit of the 2000s however, change your train of thought. Instead think 80s and broad shoulders, high waists and great tailoring. Wear with sneakers, heels or brogues, with a t-shirt, button down or blouse. Pant suits will take you to the office, through to dinner and the after party. Its versatility is what makes it a must-buy.

The Fall 2018 runways saw a slew of wild and wacky pant suit options, but if you want to keep it polished, smart, sophisticated, and office appropriate with an edge, go for a classic tailored pantsuit in either black, navy or grey or for the more brave opt for bold solids. Pastels are still in and pink or dusted blue look amazing as pantsuits. For boardroom ready choose a simple shirt for understated chic and pair with metallic shoes for added interest. For evening vibes throw your suit jacket over a dress adding some embellished flats for glamour. To keep it casual add a classic white tee to your tailored look, with some jewel toned accessories to add a flash of colour.

White man standing in brown jacket with hand in his pocket.
Brown is the new black.

For the men:

There was a time was when brown meant drab, but think rich and warm shades of brown and you’ll have your colour of choice for the season. These hues exude confidence, sophistication and creativity for those men brave enough to wear it. Treat this wonderful colour pallete of camel, cognac and caramel to name a few, as you would treat black, greys and navys, to create striking yet versatile pieces which strike a timeless, classic chord.

Beige, taupe and chocolate were some of the key shades from the wild-west themes that graced the catwalks, with these brown based inspired hues creating quite the statement worn from head-to-toe. If you are brave enough to rock the all-over brown ensemble, then ensure there is a variance in tone to break up the look. Alternatively if you want to wear only one statement camel piece, make it a tailored blazer and pair it with neutral colours and simple designs, such as a white shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.

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