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Market Square
Port Lucaya Marketplace
Freeport, City of Freeport, Grand Bahama
Bahamas

Anastarcia Huyler Palacious

Called “Star” since birth, Anastarcia Palacious believes her purpose is to “build the nation through communication.” As such, she is a television, radio and event host, a social media influencer and business owner. For the past four years, Anastarcia has appeared on TV screens across The Bahamas as the host of Bahamas at Sunrise and on Guardian Radio 96.9 as a co-host with Carlton Smith on Let’s Talk Live. She was nominated for a Bahamian Icon Award in Entertainment in 2016 following a career in theater that began at age eight. Anastarcia’s ability to communicate effectively and entertain audiences has led to her moderating and facilitating events both locally and abroad. In 2016 she was chosen from among the country’s top journalists to facilitate the IDB Annual Board of Governor’s Meeting which was streamed live to over 150 countries and in 2018 she moderated the IDB’s Understanding Block-chain Technology event, amongst many others. As the Youth Ambassador of The Bahamas to the Commonwealth 2007-2009, The College of The Bahamas Student Union President 2008-2009, and University of Miami Student Government Chief of Staff External 2010-2011, Anastarcia has traveled to over fifteen countries around the world to advocate for and create legislation regarding youth rights. Anastarcia helped form the Bahamas National Youth Council in 2007 and in the same year began her work on the National Youth Policy as a researcher and facilitator. The comprehensive policy on youth development was tabled in the House of Parliament in 2014. Anastarcia served on the National Advisory Council on Crime from 2007-2008, on the committee for the 2013 Caribbean Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference and on the Nassau Flight Services Board from 2015-2017. Anastarcia values faith and family. She loves food, fashion and foreign destinations and by sharing those values via her blog Anastarcia.com, Anastarcia has built a social media following of over 10 thousand persons across several platforms. As the owner of The Social Light Media group, Anastarcia brings the same creativity and focus that allowed her to build her personal brand to individuals, businesses and organizations. Anastarcia holds Bachelor of Arts (General Honors) degrees in International Studies, and Political Science from the University of Miami and an Associate of Arts in Mass Communication from the College of the Bahamas. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Toastmasters International. Anastarcia is married to Carlos Palacious. The couple have one child, Cairo Aria.

Angelika Christie

Dr. Angelika Christie is a Champion for Women’s Empowerment for over 30 years. Her core philosophy: Heroic Self Love is the unrealized key to happiness, freedom & prosperity. Angelika is the Kick-Ass Happiness Guru for women who are not done yet. She helps women create a new future that aligns with their true Identity. The “KickAss Happiness System” helps women connect with their unapologetic selves, and rekindle their zest for life again. She holds Deep-Dive Mentoring during “VIP Power Days or Weekends”, and facilitates life changing 5-7 Day retreats in The Bahamas and around the world. As a trendsetter in personal development, Angelika has been honored with Awards of Excellence in Leadership and Life Transformation. Angelika is a dynamic keynote speaker and, ‘presentainer’ on international stages including Harvard Business School Faculty Club and the Leadership Speakers event at the acclaimed WestPoint Academy. Angelika has 5 children and 9 grandchildren. She is married to Brenford AV Christie and they have lived on Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas for over 35 years.

Kishlane O'Brien

Kishlane O’Brien is the first Female Co-Chairperson of the National Junkanoo Committee and a Junkanoo enthusiast, having participated in the cultural expression for almost 30 years. She is a member of the Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited and represents The Bahamas at national and international celebrations to promote the importance of cultivating and fostering the spirit and expression of Junkanoo. She is also the Public Relations Officer of the world-famous Valley Boys Junkanoo Organization. An accomplished financial services professional, O’Brien’s career spans two decades and she holds a Series 7 certification along with successfully completing various courses in fiduciary services, compliance, wealth management and securities. She is an alumna of the University of the West Indies.