JAN 2015
TONI THORNE - A BORN ENTREPRENEUR
By Raeann Beckles
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Mentor, Advocate, Do-er,
that provides 30 HIV- infected children, living at
Risk-taker,
Leader,
Martha’s House in Jamaica the opportunity to explore
Overcomer, A Positive Voice and the list goes on…Toni
their creativity through art and music; a new festival,
Thorne: Crafting Her Own Fate!
Settlers: the West Coast Experience, in Barbados; the
Creative
Mind,
Inspiration,
It goes without saying that the life of Toni Thorne has
been one filled with purpose and destiny. This ever
evolving young light, has not only touched the lives of
her friends and family, but also, many others across the
Pompasette magazine; the Annual Pomp Weekend; "The
Toni
Thorne
Show"
and
continues
to
be
the
Creative Director for Island Fusion - "Barbados' hottest
Foreday morning Band", among many others.
region and internationally. Therefore, the many awards
In addition to all of Toni’s accomplishments, she is also
which she so humbly but proudly boasts, comes as no
the Chief Cook and Bottle-washer (CCBW) of Thorne
surprise. For her many endeavors, Toni has been awarded
Publishing & Productions which has been formally
the title of National Youth Awardee in the areas of HIV
realigned and established over the past two years. Thorne
Awareness
JCI
Publishing & Productions under Toni’s guide utilizes
Barbados' Top Outstanding Young Person of the Year.
creative and artistic elements to address social issues and
Toni also has under her belt numerous awards from
provide platforms and outlets for the region's youth. The
NIFCA and various business competitions as well.
business also does creative consultations with various
Work
and
Entrepreneurship,
and
From the tender age of seven, Toni’s leadership qualities
was brought to the spot light when she spearheaded a
summer camp for her Planet Club. Throughout the years
since, Toni has headed and initiated a number of
ventures, inclusive of the BoUiK, a fashion design and
local brands and organizations. Though the CCBW, Toni
has a Special Projects Officer, Tarah Griffith and two
Admin Assistants, Janelle Pierre and Wendy Storey (parttime) who make up her team. Together, Toni and her
Team are traversing their path quite successfully!
creative lifestyle company; Martha’s Smile, an initiative
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