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09/02/2026

07/21/2026

Did you know that picking up a paintbrush or singing a few notes could be just as effective for your health as a doctor's visit?

Art isn't just about creativity—it’s a vital tool for mental well-being. Harvard studies have revealed that engaging in artistic activities for just 45 minutes can significantly lower cortisol levels, helping to ground us and reduce stress.

From meditation to therapeutic expression, art serves as a necessary outlet to reconnect with ourselves. With medical professionals even beginning to issue art prescriptions, it’s clear that creativity is a fundamental human need, not just a hobby.

Thank you, thank you for helping us build a movement where healing knows no borders, as the BTC Healing Room journeys to Warsaw Poland, at Wonder Women Now Niepokonane -art exhibition from 7/10-7/26 – by Anne Plaisance - as we lean into our *September 24, 2026* convening, connecting **New York City 🇺🇸, Toronto 🇨🇦, and Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹** for an unforgettable evening of inspiring speakers, survivor stories, art, music, culture, cuisine, entertainment, and healing through our theme *HEAL & RISE: Youth & Women's Mental Health*

Every ticket and every contribution helps bring this vision to life.*
Find us on viewcy at HEAL & RISE !!

Time to unleash that inner artist and start healing.

07/17/2026

Here's what I've read so far this year. What are yours?

Dr. Eric Williams - From Columbus to Castro
Joe Lazer (FKA Lazauskas) + shanesnow -The Storytelling Edge
Dan Martell -Buy Back Your Time

06/13/2026

06/06/2026

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HEAL & RISE moves forward throughOne of my champions mental health journeyNo one should be left aloneMoving from her question "What's the use?"
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05/15/2026

A machete isn't just a tool for the sugar cane workers in the north—it’s an extension of their identity. As Mr. Allan Sherman, whose experiences in his home of St. Vincent, states, "For these laborers, carrying a cutlass is as essential and symbolic as a businessman clutching his briefcase. It’s a powerful look into the daily lives, culture, and pride of workers who carry their briefcase wherever they go."

What happens when a young boy from St. Vincent—raised in a household skeptical of unions and navigating difficult early choices—eventually becomes a respected figure inside one of America’s most influential healthcare unions?

A powerful conversation about growth, responsibility, and the evolution of a man who spent his life helping others move forward.

Check out our conversation in the W.I.N.E segment on our onthecallpodcast with Ozzie!!

05/12/2026

True power in any organization doesn't come from the top down, it comes from the strength of the collective. When leadership truly involves its membership, it transforms into something far greater than just a system. It creates a unified front where every voice carries weight. This insightful breakdown by Mr. Allan Sherman hits on the essential ingredients needed for any movement to actually succeed: unity, authentic leadership, and the power that follows. It's a vital perspective on what it really takes to build lasting change.

Listen to this technocrat's story on the W.I.N.E segment of On The Call with Ozzie

05/03/2026

While major powers often dominate the climate conversation, it was Caribbean scientists who provided the crucial empirical evidence that changed the international narrative.

Back in 2009, long before the mantra "1.5 to stay alive" became a staple at UN climate summits, Caribbean experts were already leading the charge. By presenting undeniable data at that year’s COP conference, they fundamentally shifted how the world views climate change and the existential threat it poses to small states. This is a powerful reminder that global progress often starts with the voices that have the most to lose and the most courage to speak up.

The Caribbean has been warning the world about climate change for decades.

In this powerful OTC clip, Chancellor Professor John Edward Greene explains how Caribbean nations became early global voices for climate awareness, resilience, and sustainability.

A must-watch conversation on leadership, survival, and the future of our region.

🎧 Full episode available at On The Call with Ozzie - W.I.N.E segment

Sponsored by The Frank & Myrtle Cleghorn Foundation.

04/30/2026

Chancellor Professor John Edward Greene joins OTC for one of our most inspiring conversations yet.

He opens up about:
🎶 playing with Desperadoes
🌍 serving CARICOM & the UN
🇬🇾 growing up in Guyana
🙏🏽 faith and Divine guidance
🎓 leadership, education & diplomacy

This episode is filled with wisdom, warmth, humor, and powerful Caribbean storytelling.

🎧 Streaming on OTC.

Sponsored by The Frank & Myrtle Cleghorn Foundation!!!