2022
XIOMARA WALLACE VALERIE WHITE
Caribbean L 48 ife, MARCH 11-17, 2022
OF BROOKLYN
DIMPLE WILLABUS
PRESIDENT & CEO
RHYTHM NATION
ENTERTAINMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LISC NYC
DIRECTOR OF MANAGED CARE
AND GUEST RELATIONS
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS
What has been your best moment in business?
When I decided to confront my fears and
doubts and recognize that I am capable of
accomplishing any goals. As a woman in
business, there are even more impediments to
success.
What is the secret to your success?
I’ve found that being authentic to who I am
allows me to forge lasting and productive relationships.
It has kept me grounded, determined,
honest and dependable.
Who inspired you?
“Charity begins at home” is an anecdote I re-
inspiration, motivation and support that has
carried me through life’s challenges.
What has been your best moment in business?
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able to assist these businesses with long-term sustainability
strategies to help them remain open and thrive.
What is your secret to success?
dedicated to whatever you choose to do and unapologetic
about standing up for equity, justice,
and social good.
Who inspires you?
I have been most inspired by the fortitude of our community
members who have suffered great hardship
caused by systemic inequities faced by marginal-
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erbated by the pandemic. These communities are
strong and have demonstrated a resiliency second-
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What has been your best moment in business?
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on how my small beginnings shaped me to become
who I am today. This is a true blessing.
What is your secret to success?
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family and friends are the secrets to my success
as well as the commitment to invest in
myself - professionally and personally.
Who inspires you?
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and surrounded by many high achievers who
I admire that are talented and hard-working.
This statement is for people who are both in my
personal and professional life.
SHELLEY WORRELL
FOUNDER
CARIBBEING/LITTLE
CARIBBEAN NYC
What has been your best moment in business?
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with long-term sustainability strategies to help them remain open and thrive.
What is your secret to success?
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ever you choose to do and unapologetic about standing up for equity,
justice, and social good.
Who inspires you?
I have been most inspired by the fortitude of our community members
who have suffered great hardship caused by systemic inequities faced by
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pandemic. These communities are strong and have demonstrated a resil-
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