There are people in this world whose presence illuminates the path of others. They are gifts to the world, born with the purpose to create, inspire and to uplift others. Selwyn Collins is one such person.

Funny and outspoken, he has an urge for lifelong positive relationships and possesses a natural gift for presentation. He is constantly opening new avenues of thought and action, persevering against all odds.

The easy-going nature and good humor that Selwyn Collins displays makes him an attractive motivator. His many acquaintances can attest to the calm and ease his presence stimulates.

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He therefore actively focuses on the positive, harmonious and uplifting aspects of humanity. When necessary, he is vocal about social issues and, in actual fact, can be seen as a champion for the underdog. Yet Selwyn Collins is not one who sees himself the way others do. But it is that humility that is probably his greatest asset. So really, who is Selwyn Collins?

This is not a question that I take lightly, as I have never been able to answer it without some anxiety, doubt or even fearful that I do not really know who this person is. Why you may ask? The truth is I am still getting to know me and as I peel away each layer hoping to find rhyme or reason to some of my choices and answers to some of life’s proverbial questions, I have been asking, as far as I can remember.

I realize I have always been on a journey of self-discovery and the truth is I have always been ambivalent about describing who I am, because I have never believed I can do justice to the sum of my experiences, good and bad, that have molded me.”

Bold yet shy, deeply spiritual, but not very religious, he is. Besides his creativity, he is curious, inquisitive, forgiving, loving, respectful, technical and understanding; a lover of nature, young people, laughter, music; and comfortable in his own company.

The complexity and yet simplicity of his nature has made Selwyn Collins a success in his community. He is the author of ‘The eartHeart Knows’, a book which is a collection of blessings and meditations for one’s daily life. Powerful and life changing is ‘The earthHeart Knows’, which is another testimony of the gift that Selwyn Collins is to the world.

Many tune in to Conversations With Selwyn (CWS), a New York based weekly webTV broadcast, which airs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30pm to 9:30 pm EST, to hear his dialogue and empathetic banter with his interviewees. CWS is about inclusivity and hosts conversations with people of various ethnicity and nationality about their journeys and how they use their gifts and talents to empower and help others.

In 2016, this web broadcast was honored by the Young Gifted and Black organization and in 2014, by the Guyana Cultural Association in NY, in recognition of his innovation in digital media and for bridging culture and ethnic divides.

The broadcast commenced in May 2012 to create a platform where Guyanese and others could be their best selves as they share their stories. To date he has a digital archive of life stories and rich experiences from which current and future generations can benefit.

The collection of life stories and experiences is a testament to CWS’ commitment to enlightening, informing and inspiring current and future generations through our stories.

Due to CWS’s belief in encouraging and promoting young people, a successful initiative was embarked upon in early 2016 to conduct several five-part series, one of which was Guyanese Youths in Business, followed by a meet and greet for the participants during Guyana’s Jubilee Celebrations.[/show_more]