For much of her childhood, Karlene Murray was defined by what others thought she could not do.

Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at two, the Kingston-born entrepreneur grew up navigating severe pain crises, frequent absences from school, and a lifetime of caution. Family members, teachers and healthcare professionals urged her to scale back her ambitions. Though well-intentioned, such advice gradually shaped her sense of what was possible.

Today, Murray is proving that limitations need not define one’s future. As founder and chief executive officer of Murray Publishing and Professional Services Limited (MPPS), she has built a business helping aspiring authors turn ideas, experiences and expertise into published works for a global audience.