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It was a full-circle, nostalgic, and heart-warming moment on November 13, when President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Mrs. Kathy Smith returned to the stage of her alma mater Golden Grove Secondary School and addressed the graduating class of 2025.

Mrs. Smith reflected on her childhood journey, challenges, and the struggles she endured to overcome the life of poverty she was born into. In sharing her story with the graduates, Mrs. Smith emphasised the power of resilience, determination, and grit.

In a candid address, Mrs. Smith told the student about the first time she wrote the Caribbean Examination Council Examinations and did not meet her own expectations. This, she said, prompted her to rewrite the examinations a year later. This was a turning point, one which saw her succeed and earn the position of the best graduating student.

Mrs. Smith underscored the importance of commitment, determination, and self-awareness. She shared insights into her journey as an entrepreneur and the hurdles she faced with her first partnership. “Fall seven times, get up eight,” she reiterated to the students several time, highlighting the value of being prepared for each opportunity that they encounter.