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Rocheda Bartley
Lifestyle Writer
W
HILE BEING
motivated by life is a
vague concept for
many, for designer Daynia
Beckford, it’s a driving force.
“My mother always says,
‘Once there is life, there is
hope’, and going through this
life, sometimes you will feel
helpless. But I consider myself a
life junkie. I am always waiting
for the high of the next great
experience that I will go
through,” Beckford boldly
declared.
It took more than a dream for
Beckford to gain her triumph. It
began years ago with a bold,
brash and confident nine-year-
old Beckford giving pep talks to
people her senior. It’s a talent
that she has gained from her
experience as a Jehovah’s
Witness.
EXCELLENCE
In a highly competitive world,
Beckford sits on a high pedestal
basking in her glory as a
corporate-image consultant,
owner and co-designer of Broad
Tail Designs (a clothing company
that caters to the needs of plump
women).
But Beckford has had
experience in numerous arenas
including broadcasting,
entertainment, and public
relations in both the private and
public sectors. Her talents
afforded her opportunities to serve
International Aid Organisations as a
certified protocol and professional
etiquette trainer, and the director of
entertainment in the Ministry of
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and
Sports.
Of the different hats the diva
sports, her design line brings out the
best in her. Making other women feel
sexy and confident, sharing with and
learning from others and posing for
fabulous photos are supplements to
her soul, made possible only through
her designs. Though, she confesses
that in another life she would
definitely be a dancer, singer, or
showgirl in Las Vegas. Her aim is to
prove that full-figured women can be
beautiful and sexy, too.
DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WOMEN
If ever you’re graced with the
unforgettable presence of this strong
and powerful woman, you’ll know
how fearless she is in accepting new
challenges. It’s easy for Beckford to
assimilate in new situations.
“I prefer to jump off a high building
without a safety harness than to look
under a bed for anything. I actually
got a beating from my father for
saying I couldn’t find my school shoes
that I spent days looking for. The
shoes were under my bed, but I would
never look there,” she explained.
The ambitious Beckford is looking
forward to greater accomplishments
in the future. Although she is
outstanding, she does not believe
that she has achieved all that she
can. But, her life wouldn’t be
complete without inspiring other
women.
Of women, she says, “You are your
only barrier to success, so move
that barrier and excel.”
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THE GLEANER’S FLAIR MAGAZINE • MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018
PHOTOS BY
RICARDO
MAKYN
MULTIMEDIA
PHOTO
EDITOR
“You are your
only barrier to
success, so move
that barrier and
excel.”
D
istinguished
THE
Fashion
Dania Beckford
Making bold statements