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Top 30 Millennial Bajan Entrepreneurs Under 30
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KREATIVE EDGE
That idea you have? The one that you think is crazy, and
people will laugh at you for? Do it. You have to take action on
your dreams and ideas, in order to live the fullest expression
of yourself. Plus, it hurts when you don’t do something, and
then you see someone do it afterwards. Don’t let that be you.
Go for it.
Also, any and everyone is not your client. Some people
like me want to make everyone happy, but that’s a recipe for
disaster. Set your business culture, set your prices, and de-
termine what you will and will not accept. Don’t let people
bend you to their will. There are many more fishes (and mar-
keters) in the sea. So if a client isn’t right for you, that’s totally
okay. Remember NO means Next Opportunity.
4.) What in your opinion are some of the main differences
between Millennials and previous generations as it relates to
business?
I think there’s creativity across all generations. We just
happened to be the lucky ones that got the messages of em-
powerment, and the fact that we can be whoever we want
to be. As a result, our generation is the one that is creating
the coolest businesses ever. We’re also much better at being
honest, transparent, and keeping it real in business. No need
to put on a suit and a face. We can just be ourselves, and
that’s a beautiful thing.
Christina Hunte
1.) Who is Christina in business (describe) ?
I am a creative change maker who is passionate about
business and seeing dreams come true. I love being different
and adding value to the market.
2.) What inspired you to first start Kreativ Edge?
I always wanted to have my own business, and the plan
was to be a doctor and own a private practice. However, I got
older, and reality kicked in. Sciences and medicine are hard.
Really hard. So now I live vicariously through Grey’s Anato-
my. Nonetheless, I still continued on the business path, and
being a natural event planner, I joined the Harrison College
Graduation Committee of 2009. As we had to do a lot of pro-
motion for our fundraising events, I fell in love with marketing.
I love it so much, I even love the word “marketing”. At 16 years
old, upon stumbling across a local business selling some re-
ally amazing products, I wondered “Why isn’t this store full?
The line should be out the door!” Ever since then, I made it
my mission to help businesses that offer exciting products/
services, to pack their stores through impressive marketing
campaigns.
5.) Fun lightning round: Coke or Sprite, Vanilla or Choco-
late, Hunter or Gatherer, Favourite Bajan sweet treat, Face-
book or Instagram.
Neither (don’t drink soft drinks)
Vanilla
Gatherer
Snow cones
Facebook
6.) What has your business taught you about life?
To be brave. And even when you don’t feel brave, still be
brave. It always pays off in some way. There’s nothing like
reaching the end of your life and having regrets. I learned that
by reading books and watching interviews.
Also, #progressnotperfection. Stop trying to make
everything perfect. Do your best and put it out there. There’s
always room for improvement, but “you can’t perfect what
doesn’t exist” - Asa Leveaux.
3.) What are some of the best lessons you have learned
about being an entrepreneur in Barbados?
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