TEA AND TALK - WITH GILLIAN GIA CURRY-WILLIAMS & DR. JOANN CALLENDER - S-2 EP14

TEA AND TALK - WITH GILLIAN GIA CURRY-WILLIAMS & DR. JOANN CALLENDER - S-2 EP14GILLIAN GIA CURRY- WILLIAMS In the face of her father’s courageous battle with cancer in 2016, Gillian developed a profound connection with cancer survivors. She channeled her creativity into “The Fabric of Hope,” a print fabric design garnering global attention for its symbolic depiction of the beauty and strength of cancer warriors. Inspired by her experience, Gillian also initiated an annual Fashion Show highlighting and honoring the strength and resilience of cancer warriors, who, as the runway models themselves, are affectionately called “Remilda Rose Designs Honorees.” Deepening her commitment to bring hope. Gillian established the Fabric of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals battling cancer. DR. JOANN CALLENDERDr. Joann Callender is a survivor and the patron of this year's “Fabric of Hope” Remilda Rose Design Honorees fashion show. Dr. Callender has worked for decades to exhibit the music of TheBahamas around the world. A renowned soprano soloist, she is also well regarded as a champion of Black excellence in the performing arts for her long career as a writer, producer, and director of stage productions that have been brought to international audiences. She is a Bahamiancultural ambassador and is dedicated to preserving a legacy of Bahamian music for future generations.