Dexter Jacobs is a Caribbean-American entrepreneur and digital commerce leader, currently serving as President of Jacobs Imports Inc.—a family-owned, second-generation business that has served diverse U.S. markets since 1989. With over 16 years of experience in brand marketing, emerging technologies, retail, and cultural strategy, Dexter is committed to creating better access for emerging food and beverage brands.

He is also the founder of House of Beloved Brands (HOBB), a platform that helps Caribbean and South American brands grow in the U.S. through three core pillars: tech-powered logistics, AI-driven pricing, and cooperative infrastructure. By combining cultural storytelling with modern tools, Dexter is building a more inclusive and efficient supply chain—one rooted in heritage, equity, and community solidarity.

Just in time for World Oceans Day, a new survey brings a splash of insight into how different generations perceive and engage with the ocean—and the results may surprise you. Former NASA Aquanaut and Director of Scientific Research at DEEP, Dr. Dawn Kernagis of Apex shared results that deep into the public perception of our oceans and explores how American families, across generations, think about the ocean.

Can one heal from childhood wounds at the hands of those who are closest to her and are supposed to love and protect her? The answer is ‘yes,’ after you read one woman’s forceful story of how she endured sex abuse at the hands of her father and grandparents, as well as verbal and physical abuse form her mom. Author Diane Young struggled to live a normal and healthy life but eventually she perseveres and thrives. Her moving and touching book, Wilderness Woman: A Triumphant Spirit, is sure to inspire anyone who suffered childhood pain or setbacks.