Tropical Current - The Launch

Tropical Current is a website portal geared towards enrichment in the Caribbean and related cultures.  The launch will help explain and expose the opportunities available to businesses,  professionals and organizations alike.  We do believe in having a good time so drinks and food is provided free of charge.  We will also provide information on the future direction of the brand.

Don't miss this awesome opportunity!

Austin Thompson

Our Keynote speaker was born in Georgetown, Guyana.  He migrated to the United States in 1977.  He spent 15 years in Brooklyn, New York before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia in 1992.   

In addition to overseeing a management consulting business, Austin is an Adjunct Professor at Shorter University, teaching Project Management and Business classes to undergraduate business majors in the College of Adult and Professional Programs.

Austin E. Thompson Jr.  Failure is NOT an option.

Additionally, Austin is the Author of "A BRAND New You:  Taking Ownership of your Personal BRAND", which can be ordered at Amazon and Barnes And Noble, respectively.  In his spare time, Austin volunteers with the Latin American Association and other non-profit organizations such as the 100 Black Men of DeKalb.   

AOWR Media and its BRANDS, Tropical Current and MaHDD Energy, are honored to have Austin as the keynote speaker for our product launch.

Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly

Our MC, beautiful on the inside and outside, is Guyana's own Radio Personality, Entrepreneur, Business Coach and Global Speaker.  She is also known as The Global Connector.

Sebrena Sumray-Kelly.  N-VEST-N yourself because no one else will.

One of the hottest marketers on the scene today, the description tells it all.  Sebrena is the President and Founder of Caribbean & American, Global Business Connections, inspiring everyone to N-VEST-N themselves because no one else will.

Kaylyn Wilson

Kalyn Wilson.  Inform, Inspire, Entertain

Our second host, Ms. Kalyn,  is a third-year student at the University of Georgia.  She is currently majoring in Psychology and Digital & Broadcast Journalism.  

Kalyn was born in the USA to Guyanese parents.  She is one of the faces of youth who is actively doing positive things in life despite life's challenges.   We are extremely proud to be associated with this young miss.

Kalyn's blog, found at herdestinydefined.com, is exactly as her motto states, informative, inspirational and at the same time, very entertaining.

Mrs. Chris Scott

Meet our dear guest speaker, Mrs. Chris Scott.

Mrs Chris Scott.

Chris is the President of the Caribbean Association of Georgia.  She was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad.  She moved to Queens, New york in 1971 where she graduated High School and attended the City College of New York in Harlem, studying Theatrical Arts.

Mrs. Scott is a Director of Stage Plays, Producer, Acting Coach and and Owner of The Studios At The Galaxy Theater in Riverdale, Georgia.  She is also a real Estate agent with Better Homes and Gardens.

Chris has accumulated more than 20 years experience in Human Resources and as a Radio Personality.  Mrs. Chris Scott enjoys spending time with family and teaching children the Arts and how to effectively communicate.

Kenne Blessin. Get Up And Go

Kenne Blessin

This versatile artist is the beautiful voice behind quite a bit of soulful music ranging from Reggae, Soca to R&B.

Born and raised in St. Thomas, Jamaica, Kenne Blessin migrated to Antigua and has been a resident there since 1999.  His music has been well received in Antigua and throughout the Caribbean. 

Kenne has recently released his new album,  Get Up and Go which is available on Itunes, Amazon and Spotify Music.  Kenne will be backed by The Island Soul Band at the Tropical Current Launch.

Tru Lov

Tru-Lov

This husband and wife team, now stationed in the Atlanta area, are both natives of Antigua and Barbuda.  This group will bless you their unique soca and other sounds.  Their music includes a blend of Caribbean and Gospel.  

 

Tru Love has worked closely with Kenne Blessin, King Danskie, a variety of other Atlanta-based artists and more.

King Danskie.  Nothing beats a trial than a failure.

King Danskie

The MaHDD Energy man himself, King Danskie, AKA., The Swankie Don was born and raised in Antigua and Barbuda.  A long-time reggae artist, Danskie switched primarily to soca in 2002 when he entered the Antigua and Barbuda Calypso and Soca Monarch competitions that year.  A long story short, he won the Soca Monarch crown for 2003.  

Currently, Danskie has three albums available (on CDBaby) and hosts the growing MaHDD Energy Radio Shows.  Read more information on this artist and entrepreneur. 

Arlene Wilson-Ryan

Arlene Wilson-Ryan.  Never, ever give up.

Unlike most of the persons on the program, Arlene is mostly a behind-the-scenes type person.  Co-founder of AOWR Media LLC, Arlene is a Computer Information Systems Professional (computer and database programmer) with more than 15 years experience in the field.  Her passion is in creating technological solutions for existing problems.  With AOWR Media and Tropical Current, she gets to do work that she loves, plus provide a workable, attractive and affordable solution to many. 

Arlene authors AOWR Media's blogs (Behind the Scenes at AOWR Media, TechyFemale and MaHDD T'ings). 
Never, ever, give up is what she will tell you.