Success Lifestyle Magazine Issue 8 - April 2020 | Page 28

I jumped into the unknown. Society dictates that everyone should know exactly what they want to do with their lives by grade ten. However, life often leads us along completely different paths. my media experience from RETV and my role as a publicist for local entertainers to position myself for this new opportunity – and guess what, I got the job! I was excited about the role, but the nuances of the hospitality industry I became pregnant with my son while still working as a media professional with RETV. My focus shifted to looking for other opportunities that would give me more time and flexibility to spend quality time with my family while working. Another opportunity presented itself after I had been working in the media industry for five years. The Spanish Court Hotel was opening in Kingston and needed a Corporate Communications Manager. Again, I had no experience in that particular role and no degree. Nevertheless, I got dressed and showed up. I realized that I could combine my hospitality experience with Issue �: April ���� ��