Trinidadian-born digital strategist, transformational coach, and global business mentor Shelly-Ann Aqui Solomon has been named the winner of the Entrepreneur Excellence Award at the Caribbean POSH Icon Woman Awards 2025.
She was selected from among 24 nominees representing 14 Caribbean islands—an honor that highlights her growing influence and impact across the region and beyond.
The Entrepreneur Excellence Award celebrates trailblazing entrepreneurs who are redefining success by scaling businesses, shifting mindsets, and driving meaningful change. Honorees are recognized for leading with vision, courage, and purpose, while building brands that uplift communities and showcase Caribbean talent on the global stage.
Shelly-Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began with just $40 and a dream. She transformed that seed investment into a seven-figure business, establishing a global coaching brand that empowers women in more than 29 countries to build purpose-driven, profitable, and sustainable ventures. Through her Life by Design framework, she guides women on how to scale without burnout while embracing their cultural identity and leadership potential.
Reacting to the win, Shelly-Ann shared on social media:
“I’m in shock!!! Thank you so very much. I appreciate this award and receive it with grace and gratitude. Cheers to Caribbean Women.”
The Caribbean POSH Icon Woman Awards, founded by Janette Brin, have grown into a beacon of empowerment, spotlighting dynamic women leading industries from tech to tourism, beauty to branding. Shelly-Ann’s recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to her mission of helping women entrepreneurs across the Caribbean and the diaspora rise, lead, and leave lasting legacies.
