STEPHANIE HARRISON
Senior Manager Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited Child: Ryleigh Royce Reid, 11 months old
Harrison’s areas of responsibility include leading the marketing functions for Mayberry Investments Limited and Mayberry Jamaican Equities, including brand recognition, digital marketing for all social media channels, advertising, public and media relations, events, and sponsorships.
AW: How have you had to change the way you carry out your roles as a mother and a professional this year?
SH: Becoming a mother has been one of the most lifealtering experiences for me. Motherhood has allowed me to be more efficient and productive with balancing my time; forcing me to prioritise the different areas of my life. This includes my family, my career, my social life, and my personal goals. During the pandemic, it has also caused me to be working from home, and I find that I am more productive with work and I can also spend more time with Ryleigh. My roles remain the same as I have adjusted my life by finding a balance; however, I am even more motivated now that Ryleigh is in our lives, which is beyond fulfilling.
AW: What is your motivation for giving your best both at home and at work?
SH: I have an excellent support system that includes my partner, Ryan Reid, our daughter, and, of course, my nanny Kayan, which I think is very important to have to soldier on through each day. They are an intrinsic motivator for me. My nanny creates a safe and stimulating environment for Ryleigh and there’s a level of trust that we have knowing that she takes the best care of our daughter. Ryan inspires me to be better, to do more with my life, to follow my dreams, to be passionate, to do all those things I never planned on doing on my own. He teaches me about life by simply living his own. My family is one that never fails to fuel inspiration for me; both at home and at work.
AW: What is your number one attribute that you want your child to emulate?
SH: Resilience is the number one quality I’d want Ryleigh to develop — the ability to overcome serious hardship. Emulating this quality will help her not only to deal with difficulties that are a part of everyday life, but also to develop the basic skills and habits that will help her to deal with challenges later in life and in her future.
There are many things that I want Ryleigh to know and learn. Apart from resilience and discipline, I want her to grow up as a loving, kind, happy and successful individual.