What Rights Have to Do with It — A Journey with Bynta Ernest

Send us Fan MailGuest: Bynta Ernest of Rights Based SolutionsIn this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Bynta Ernest, a Public Policy and Development Professional based in Saint Lucia with over 11 years of experience in human rights, gender equality, diplomacy, and community development. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Rights Based Solutions — one of the first St. Lucian-owned rights-based development agencies of its kind, launched in 2022.Bynta shares her journey of climbing personal and professional mountains—literally and figuratively—including an unforgettable climb up Petit Piton (video of a climber, not Bynta, climbing Petit Piton) in Saint Lucia. We dive into the value of mentorship, the strength of lifelong relationships, and what it means to stay rooted in purpose while building something new.From her reflections on the film Whale Rider to navigating life as a Gen Xer in the digital age, this episode is filled with insight, warmth, and inspiration.What we talked about:Her adventurous climb of Gros Piton in Saint LuciaStarting one of the first St. Lucian-owned rights-based consultanciesHow a powerful mentorship experience helped shape her journeyThe importance of relationships and lifelong connectionsKeeping rights and inclusion at the heart of her workLeveraging LinkedIn and social media to grow her consultancyGen X perspectives on digital presence and brandingHow she defines success in her own wordsReflections on Whale Rider and having the courage to leadConnect with Bynta & Rights Based Solutions Consultancy:📧 Email: [email protected] [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @rbsconsultancy🔗 LinkedIn & Facebook: Rights Based Solutions