As I sat putting my thoughts together, I couldn’t help reflecting on the evolution of Dazzle Magazine & all the wonderful & intelligent people I’ve met on this exciting journey. With each issue I felt motivated & inspired by the aspiring young Saint Lucians whom we have featured, & what I have learned from them. Among other things, they have taught me never to give up on your dreams & hard work and dedication pays off.
It is definitely not easy being a young entrepreneur & starting a new business in these difficult economic times. Entrepreneurs spend a lot of time talking about the constant challenges they face & what they need to do to satisfy their clients & customers & gain their confidence so that they continue to patronize their business. They work hard seven days a week, & often endure sleepless nights since you have no specific open or close times when you operate your own business.
Although you can reap many benefits from starting your own business, there are also some risks as well. However, with hard
work, commitment & determination you can successfully achieve your goals and aspirations. So even though the overall
economic outlook may not seem bright at the moment, you must keep pressing on because the key to success is perseverance. Don’t quit prematurely & then afterwards start wondering, ‘What if I had held on a bit longer, would it have worked out after all?’ Remember, success does not come overnight. It takes time to build a solid clientele.
In this issue, the sons and daughters of Saint Lucia have made us proud once again. We cover a wide cross section of achievers from music to the fashion industry, sports to education & we also touch on one of Saint Lucia’s great legendary heroes. I won’t give away too much, except to say that Dazzle Magazine Issue 8 is very diverse and hugely inspiring.
I wish you happy reading & thank you for picking up another fantastic issue of Dazzle Magazine.
