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Nice. Why did you want to be the GG, any<br />
reason in particular?<br />
From a young age you realize – and other<br />
people realize – certain characteristics in<br />
you. I always had leadership skills, that<br />
outspoken personality. I had a very keen<br />
interest in politics, I still do and she had that<br />
queen role overseeing the affairs of the<br />
country.<br />
Thinking about it, that’s probably why I got<br />
involved in pageantry. I like the queenshows<br />
and all that stuff.<br />
So you've taken part in pageants as well.<br />
Who introduced you to the world of<br />
pageantry?<br />
The first pageant I took part in was<br />
organized by Miss Greta Joseph. But in terms<br />
of talent development Marylene Gaston.<br />
She's still a big support. Having a mentor<br />
who sees the potential in you, to push you is<br />
very important. I thinka lot of talent gets<br />
lostbecause it’s never discovered. At a tender<br />
age like 8, 9 you don’t know what you're<br />
capable of but having someone to motivate<br />
and guide you helps a great deal in<br />
helping you find yourself.<br />
Yes, mentorship is invaluable. So, you're in<br />
school right now, yes? What are you<br />
studying?<br />
Business administration.<br />
Let's see, arts, politics, business<br />
administration. How do you<br />
plan on marrying these three diverse fields?<br />
I think business administration would really<br />
lend a hand in me being an artist. With the<br />
associate degree in business I would<br />
understand and be able to balance<br />
everything and be aware of what’s going on<br />
with my finances – how to make proposals,<br />
how to sell myself, how to market myself,<br />
Oshun and Marylene Gaston
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