Today we’d like to introduce you to Madison Bowen.
Hi Madison, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
My father left Jamaica for aviation college in New York after about a year he dropped out and joined the army as an aviator in the late 90s and ended up being stationed at Fort Campbell.
We started Riverfront Jamaican Jerk and Caribbean food festival in Clarksville in 2015 due to its instant popularity and success we expanded to Nashville in 2019. During the COVID, we were reduced to an extremely small event with a maximum capacity of 300 people.
This year, we are scheduled to have our event on Saturday, July 1st at Walk of Fame Park to culminate the last day of the recently Proclaimed Nashville Caribbean Heritage Week.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It was not a smooth road the biggest struggle is finding capable workers.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I organize events mostly Caribbean food festivals and concerts in North America and assist in my family business, I am probably going to get into politics.
I am proud of my growth from a shy person to a person more inquisitive about knowledge. Integrity and dedication to what I set out to accomplish sets me apart from others I’m a dependable and reliable person.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Not much luck I think opportunity presents itself at the appropriate moment.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiccityjerkfest/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nashvillejerkfest
