On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica. It was the first major hurricane I had experienced, and it was terrifying. The devastation across parts of the island was unprecedented.
Imagine this scenario…
You’re a creative business owner working away from home. You decide to take some time out to rethink your next business move. You are reviewing costs, refining designs, and looking ahead to the future.
Then a hurricane hits. Suddenly there’s no Wi-Fi. No electricity. No running water. This was not something I had to imagine. I lived it.
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