January 19, 2018 | Igniting a Movement
A Historic Beginning
Founded by Selwyn Collins, Brand YOUth launched its first women’s empowerment event in partnership with Conversations With Selwyn (CWS). The event honored Ms. Anije Lambert (40 Under 40 Honoree) alongside other outstanding women from CWS’s acclaimed web series:
- Guyanese Youth in Business
- Guyanese Youth in Review
Headlined by Sherry Ann Dixon
International transformational coach Ms. Sherry Ann Dixon inspired attendees with powerful lessons on:
✓ Shattering glass ceilings
✓ Building intergenerational success
✓ Creating purpose-driven leadership
The Ripple Effect
This groundbreaking event established Brand YOUth’s commitment to:
- Amplifying Guyanese women’s achievements
- Connecting established and emerging leaders
- Creating platforms for meaningful dialogue
“What began as one evening became a lasting legacy of empowerment.”
Why This Focus on Women Mattered
We created this event to address urgent truths:
1. The Equality Gap Persists
Women still face systemic second-class treatment across all sectors – this forum challenged that status quo head-on.
2. Business Needs Women’s Full Participation
Not as an afterthought, but as essential architects of Guyana’s future in every field:
- Policy & Governance
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Education & Community Building
3. Our Core Mission in Action
Through these conversations, Brand YOUth advances:
✓ Community – Creating supportive networks
✓ Social Cohesion – Breaking down barriers
✓ Education – Sharing tangible tools for growth
The Result?
Every attendee left with:
- A stronger voice
- A clearer path forward
- An unshakable belief in their potential to shape Guyana’s future
“Equality isn’t women’s issue – it’s Guyana’s competitive advantage.”
