EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 50 MIN
From State Care at 14 to Founding a School at 23
Phelisa Ricketts shares her inspiring journey from a troubled childhood in Jamaica to founding Western STEM Academy, highlighting the importance of belief, resilience, and innovative education in transforming lives.Key TopicsPhelisa Ricketts' childhood and early challengesThe role of Miss Winsom Lawson in Felicia's lifeFounding and scaling Western STEM AcademyIntegration of AI and technology in educationChallenges of online school accreditation in JamaicaThe future of Caribbean education and STEM focusBalancing entrepreneurship and motherhoodThe importance of belief and resilience in successConnect with Phelisa Ricketts:Instagram: @phelisa_rickettsLinkedInWebsite: https://www.westernstemacademy.com/
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