Helping more people thrive doing what they love or are passionate about means helping more folks learn from those who came before them and so we asked successful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to tell us what they would do differently, knowing what they know now, if they were starting over.

Dan – Jamal Weekes

Looking back, I wish I had fully understood just how much I didn’t know at the time. I was always aware there was a gap between what I was doing in Barbados and what more established film industries were achieving, but I didn’t realize the full extent of what I needed to learn. If I had known, I would have made an effort to spend more time in a developed industry earlier, which is exactly what I’m doing now. Read more>>

Palak Dhorajiya

Looking back on my artistic and entrepreneurial journey, there are several things I could have done differently in the early stages to accelerate growth. The first would have been focusing more on social media. From day one, I should have been actively engaging through stories and reels, which would have allowed me to connect with a much larger audience. Social media has been a powerful tool for showcasing my work, sharing my journey, and promoting the workshops we offer, helping me reach a broader audience. Read more>>

Jess Cottongim

If I could go back to when I first started Reclaim and Rethread, I would tell myself to go all in and do it full time. When I started R&R, I was doing it on the side of bartending. I wasn’t confident in myself that I could make enough income from my small business alone. I truly think this held me back. My business would always come second to my other job, and I was splitting my energy between the two. When I went full time in 2018, that is when Reclaim and Rethread really started to flourish. Read more>>