Our Story

WI Lifestyle Magazine is the product of the life journey of its creator, Kyle "Difference Maker" Grant. That being stated, the magazine was not accomplished without the collective work of a "Caribbean Tribe". It is the result of both failed and blossoming relationships, networking, imagination, creativity, resourcefulness, innovation and universal alignment (if you believe in such things).

As a freelance writer, Kyle Grant endured countless rejections from various publications. The aspiring writer found noteworthy success in publications such as The Anglican Outlook Newspaper, MACO Magazine, Central Beat and CSI Magazine. Additionally, the sole fashion model under his management decided to detach from his services in 2018. Kyle also found marginal success as a Creative Director. Proposals and idea pitches were either poached or given no opportunity to see the light of day. Before becoming our esteemed Editor-in-Chief, Kyle Grant was once ridiculed and called a "nobody".

Mr. Grant married his background in Information Technology together with the lessons learned from his "failed" projects in culture to conjure West Indian (WI) Lifestyle Digital Magazine. The "negativity" only fortified his character and spurred him on to prove his naysayers wrong. Although the premiere edition was published in 2021 during a period of COVID restrictions, it is truly the result of a lifelong journey that spanned over three and a half decades.

After assessing his resources, Kyle Grant took the big leap to manifest the idea of a Caribbean eMagazine. Self-belief, a passion for everything Caribbean and the talent accessible to him was all that was needed to see the work come to fruition. The aim of the magazine is to highlight the food, music, dance, people, heritage, sites and endless beauty inherent in the region. The magazine is a long way from being a true representation of its home region. However, it has established a loyal community that fosters growth and can endure the perpetual journey towards its mission.

The eMagazine would not be possible without the contributions of the following persons:

Afiya Lamont - Layout and Presentation
Liselle Frauenfelder (Provided the picture for the first cover page)
Contributors: Hannah Kaylin, Sophia Rickson, Arielle D. Persad, Embelli by Mikiesha, Vaughn Anslyn
Writers: Marty Lovell-Bastien, Jada Romeo, Massiva Fatma Boumaïza, Lotoya Patrick-Taylor and Jeanne Marie Thompson
Photographer: Darryl Baptiste

WI Lifestyle is by no means an overnight success. Here are some of our milestones:

07/04/2021: Premiere edition published
15/04/2021: First TV interview on TTT with Dike Rostant
13/08/2021: Launched Youtube Channel

26/11/2021 - 28/11/2021: Virtual Sugar and Energy Festival

29/01/2022: Virtual Sugar and Energy Festival Award Ceremony

15/12/2024: Hosted first fashion show entitled "Muze 2024: The First Revolution" @ Metro Hotel, Couva
05/02/2025: Launched website www.wilifestylemagazine.com

WI Lifestyle Magazine is a product of resilience, perseverance and passion. Qualities that embody our Caribbean. WI still has a long way to go! You are invited to join us on our journey to explore the Caribbean.