Kimberly de Freitas
Kimberly spent the early years of her life gaining knowledge and experience in areas of passion from accounting to cosmetology. Seven years ago, she decided to relocate to Curacao and start building her dreams here. Kimberly is now the owner and founder of 8, a full-service salon and spa located in Coral Estate. Her company has been internationally recognized as the Salon of the Year 2016 by an American trade publication. As her company grows, Kimberly is constantly looking for new opportunities and ways to use her influence to help Curacao progress. Equal opportunities for women and mentorship for the youth are two areas of need that she is passionate about dedicating her time to. Kimberly is a board member of the boss + co. foundation.
E-mail kimberly@8curacao.com
Instagram @kdefreitas
“Be the change you wish to see in the world. ”
Gaby Lieuw
“When they say you can't, then you have to.”
Having grown up in the Caribbean, completing university and working in Europe, Gaby traded in corporate life at Microsoft in rainy Amsterdam to try her hand at more entrepreneurial endeavors in a sunnier setting. Back on Curaçao she set up her consultancy HQ27 and started a blog she named Sand and Stilettos, filled with posts about off-the-beaten-path spots worth visiting on the Dutch Caribbean islands. Sand and Stilettos soon expanded to offer tailor-made experiences ranging from private day trips for travelers to customized event concepts for corporations and Let The Story Be Sold, a recurring hands-on clinic about cultivating your personal brand and Instagram strategies.
E-mail info@sand-and-stilettos.com
Instagram @sandandstilettos
Annemiek van rooij
Annemiek has had the pleasure to work for the last 15 years in different Commercial and Sales Functions where she has specialized in Insurances. 5 years ago she became an entrepreneur which has allowed her to follow her passion of controlled growth but more importantly to follow her vision To Pay It Forward.
E-mail info@avidi.online
Instagram @avidicuracao
Facebook @avidicuracao
“Success is the sum of discipline and passion.“
GIANIQUE (Nina) Curiel
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
After completing her masters degree in Finance & Investments at Erasmus University, Nina (Gianique) pursued a career in the asset management industry specializing in Institutional Investing and Hedge Funds. Over the course of the years she worked as an analyst and portfolio manager, managing investment portfolios for institutional investors in Europe and Curacao. Nina has been awarded the Fixed Income Portfolio Management Award by PIMCO Institute. She recently made a switch in her career, quitting her job to pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur and is in the process of setting up her consulting business. Nina is also passionate about backpacking, having travelled to 43 countries so far. Nina is the newest member of the board of Boss + Co Foundation.
E-mail grcuriel@gmail.com
Instagram @ninacuriel
Priscilla Lotman
Priscilla is the owner of Front Shore, a company that specializes in fund governance, providing services to private equity structures and investment vehicles. She is also the founder of Ava2 Digital Asset Management. She is the co-author of three books published by Divas Publishing Inc., and the blog Concept 43. She combines her knowledge of the fund and fiduciary industry and her passion for the betterment of women to improve the culture in the financial environment. Priscilla is a board member of the Boss + Co Foundation.
E-mail: priscilla@ava2.net
Instagram: @prisjoy
“Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to waited for. It is a thing to be achieved. ”
Femi Meaux
“No matter how small you start, always dream big.”
Femi is co-owner of Farm-to-Table Restaurant The Eatery at Hofi Cas Cora. Femi has a degree Marketing and Branding. After living in Amsterdam for 7 years, she saw a great opportunity to start a movement in health and eco-living awareness on her "home-Island" Curacao. With her passion for food and entertaining, grew a new passion; to stimulate awareness on where our food comes from. They support our local community by buying local as much as possible. Femi believes that sharing knowledge and working together, will make you grow stronger. By being part of boss+co she wants to contribute, inspire and motivate other young aspiring "Boss Ladies" to work hard and follow their dreams. It all starts with an idea.
E-mail femimeaux@gmail.com
Instagram @femimeaux
Gina van de laar
Born and raised in Curacao, Gina has always been surrounded by anything to do with events. Being inspired from an early age and tagging along with her parents behind the scenes at shows there was no doubt that she would go off to study event management. After studying for 8 years in Amsterdam, Gina returned back to Curacao, to work together with her dad in the event business. After two years she started her own company LOOF. Which has grown into 4 divisions; weddings, kids parties, rentals and corporate events. Being part of boss + Co, gives Gina the chance to give back and inspire young entrepreneurs and promote the idea that there is so much more out there, than just a 9 to 5 job.
E-mail gina@loofcuracao.com
Instagram @loofevents