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First Citizens Girls First Festival comes to Tobago

Girls First Limitless attendees with featured speakers, Ainka Williams, Wendy Fitzwilliam and Karen Darbasie, First Citizens group chief executive officer. -
Girls First Limitless attendees with featured speakers, Ainka Williams, Wendy Fitzwilliam and Karen Darbasie, First Citizens group chief executive officer. -

The 2023 Girls First Festival got off to an energetic start on August 13, at Bishop Anstey High School East, Trincity, Trinidad. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, speakers, and workshops centred on fostering leadership, self-confidence and personal growth for girls.

The event’s theme, Limitless, guided discussions and activities aimed at equipping young women with the tools they need to adopt a perspective that is free from self-imposed limitations and to thrive in today’s world.

First Citizens group chief executive officer and founder of the Girls First Festival Karen Darbasie. -

Founder of the Girls First Festival Karen Darbasie said, “Girls First Limitless is about providing you with knowledge, tools and most importantly, the mindset you’ll need to go after that thing you envision! Those things that, when you close your eyes and listen to your heart, are clearly your passions and your goals!”

The Girls First Festival Tobago Edition, hosted by Whitney Husbands, will take place on August 20 at the Shaw Park Cultural Facility, and will include a line-up of speakers, among them Rayshawn Pierre, Korice Nancis, Davia Chambers, and clinical psychologist Dr Alina Williams. DJ Charlotte will entertain with her musical talents.

Ainka Williams, Wendy Fitzwilliam and Karen Darbasie answer questions from the audience. -

Highlights of the Girls’ First Festival Trinidad included: inspirational keynote speakers Miss Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam and media personality Ainka Williams, who shared their experiences, insights, and advice to inspire those who attended. Their stories underscored the importance of determination, resilience and self-belief.

A wide range of interactive workshops covered topics such as financial literacy, personal safety, polished presence – etiquette for teens – and self-care and wellness. Participants had the opportunity to engage with experts and peers, fostering meaningful discussions and networking opportunities.

Jynnyn Edwards, host of the 2023 Trinidad festival hypes the attendees. -

The girls were able to connect with like-minded peers and tertiary-level institutions and First Citizens HR representatives who were there to guide them on job-hunting and university applications.

Leyann Jeffers, host of the Polished Presence Workshop explains the importance of proper etiquette. -

For more information and to register visit www.firstcitizensgroup.com or visit any of the First Citizens Tobago branches.

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