“Tranforming today’s princess to tomorrow’s Queen! It’s not what you been through but, where you are going to!! “
My name is Quetell Duncombe, aka Coach QLD, a sexual abuse survivor, activist against child abuse, violence against women, mentor and founder of The Princess Maker Movement.
I was molested from the aged was of 7 years old that I can recall and rejected for telling my family in an effort to get help and be protected. Needless to say, I didn’t get the help nor protection and was silenced for years which enabled my ‘victimizers‘ the opportunity to continue and escalate the act to rape, repeatedly.
After many difficult years of no self-esteem, self-confidence or self-worth, I struggled with many symptoms; such as attempted suicide, manifesting weight problems, falling into the depths of depression and the list went on.
My faith in God had helped me find my way to hope, healing and restoration thus The Princess Maker Movement was born. A mentoring program that empower, inspire promotes academic achievement, positive relationships, elegance and an overall mindset of excellence!!
A mentoring program for females.
This mentoring program was created to empower, inspire, help raise confidence, self-esteem and nurture females toward personal maturity and success!
The Princess Maker mentoring program promotes academic achievement, positive relationships, elegance and an overall mindset of excellence.
Our Vision:
The Princess Maker, will be the preeminent organization that prepares inner-city and reform high risk girls for achievement and leadership and creates unawareness of early detection and pervention of domestic abuse.Our Mission:
To create and maintain an enviroment where we will inspire and empower each other to become confident individuals and to develop the skills needed to build a strong family and communitySlogan:
“It’s not what you’ve been through but where you are going to!! — YOU ARE ROYALTYBiography of Quetell Duncombe
Founder of Princess Maker
Quetell is a passionate & dedicated professional that has served communites for over 20 years through mentoring, educating through the arts and empowerment. Her desire to be influential in seeing youth and adults respect themselves and others, demonstrate strong character and live in purpose is what leads her journey. She is known for her infectious smile and inspiration that motivates others toward positive change.
She has had the opportunity to display leadership in the religious field since childhood. Quetell began participating in the choir, drama & dance at age 10, and at age 12 she was made children’s assistant choir director. In 2000 she formed a liturgical dance team in her church, Little Jerusalem Apostolic church with 12 girls, since then at their jamboree in June there was 30 in that combined group comprising of little girls to woman, ranging from 7-41 years of age. Her love for children is so evident that she was made the choir director as well.
She is a member of The Bahamas National Gospel Mass Choir from 1994 to present, led by Rev. Patrick Smith, also a pass member of “Chosen” dance group, where she was instrumental in assisted teaching sessions in early inception, founded by Mrs. Crystal Burrows.
She is a certified chef, from The Hotel Training College 1995-1998 which she really enjoys and is a part of her mentoring program.
Her vision to empower young girls and others led her on missions in (2) two cities in the United States, namely Miami, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, where she assisted in areas of music, dance, drama also, develop & organized an ongoing woman conference. It provided women & teenage girls the opportunity to build and strengthen self-esteem, and find their value and confidence in life through positive inspiration using the outlet of the arts.
One of her goals is to build a home for girls that need temporary housing. This along with her own life experiences of overcoming the pain, hurt and struggles of being molested, raped and witnessing domestic violence has inspired her to create The Princess Maker in 2013. This mentoring program provide an opportunity for participating girls to have healed hearts, sound minds and a new, balanced perspective.
God continues to bless Quetell with a gift that offers healing, insight and wholeness through teaching His Words of love and encouragement in medium and small groups of women and men. She is known for her “straight forward” ability to communicate, while offering the challenge to grow in faith. She has traveled in response to the call on her life, motivating, educating and teaching at several workshops, seminars and conferences in The United States. It is her desire to strengthen and build up schools, individuals and families and bring Godly influence to our local communities and internationally.
Quetell Duncombe is married to Minister George Duncombe, their union is blessed with (three) 3 children: Joshua, Justin and (Princess) Jessica-Jaylee.
Who Is It For?
Princess Maker was designed for the girl/women:
- Currently attending primary – Senior school (10 – 19 years old)
- Extended program for (20 and beyond) that adult who missed they “Princess” opportunity to be heal and restored.
- That can benefit from support, guidance and encouragement through positive female influence.
- That is willing to set and meet academic, community service, behavioural and career goals.
- That recongnizes the importance of how healthy relationships can influence success.
- That inspite of experiencing road blocks or life obstacles is determined to succeed.
- That realizes that it is time to raise the standard while modeling intelligence, classiness, beauty, & respect.
My vision for The Princess Maker Movement, is that we will become the preeminent organization that prepares inner-city and reformed high risk girls for achievement and leadership Worldwide and to create unawareness for the desperate need globally of early detection and prevention of child abuse and violence against women.
I tried getting assistance from my Government in The Bahamas for my program and was denied. That rejection had only stirred up much more faith, resilience, persistence, and passion in this movement for me and confirmed to me that it was my destiny to speak for those who didn’t have a voice; and create a platform for such as well. I was convinced me to take the rejection as a sign that a message and much needed program like this one, need not be confined to The Bahamas, but globalized.
Volunteers
“We Need You!!”
We are in need of passionate, committed volunteers and mentors.
Thank you for you dedication and commitment to the princess maker program.
Volunteers are a vital part of our programming. Opportunities include: leading workshops, chaperoning field trips, providing transportation, group mentoring, organizing fundraisers and much more. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the application.
“My dream and goal is to become an ambassador in support of Women Worldwide.”
In addition to promoting “Release your Voice” in schools around the World, that encourages females to become vocal in order to begin healing.
“Every female is a Princess in my opinion, and it’s my duty to reaffirm those that don’t believe helping them to realize that It’s not what you’re been through but, where you going to!!”
PROJECTS
BOOK RELEASE 2014
The Princess Maker Journey.
It’s a book inspired from The Princess Maker herself, Lady QLD. A story of her life. Brave, inspiring and nicely written. It traces the author’s journey from childhood to adulthood transforming her pain to passion and purpose.THE PRINCESS MOVIE
Experience the real life Journey of The Princess Maker, Coach QLD as the book is brought on film.TV SHOW
13 week series of a group of girls journey from being hurt, broken and unguided transformed to strong, confident, healed individuals that are focus to being successful!TALK SHOW
A web talk show offering information, tools and tips to overcoming life challenges, cooking ideas, etc.Mentors
Looking to get involved long-term?
One-on-one Mentoring significantly impacts the lives of young people. Mentors serve as vital role models, advocates, and friends to their mentees, dramatically increasing their chances of succeeding academically, establishing high self-esteem and life ambition.
Interested in applying to become a mentor?
Great Mentor Characteristics: We are looking for professional women who enjoy working with teenagers and are enthusiastic, positive, outgoing leaders. Mentors in the fields of medicine, politics, law, animal sciences, art and entertainment are particularly in demand.
Requirements:
1. One year commitment
2. Weekly contact via email or phone
3. Quarterly in-person meetings
4. One group mentoring activityWe welcome Educators, churches, community centers to invite us to be apart of their programs or recommend persons that you know may need our assistance and love. If you are interested in volunteer Mentoring, please fill out the application below.
Parents/Students
Girls ages 10-21 are welcome to apply.
Activities may take place in different locations, participants must provide their own transportation to and from workshops.
TPM is a safe, positive place for your daughter to grow, learn, and get inspired.
Groups and individual coaching is available.
We are excited that you are a part of this program.
What we do:
We challenge our participants to set high goals for themselves, overcome obstacles, and to always give back to their community.
TPM will introduce your daughter to a network of ambitious, intelligent girls and inspiring women who support each other towards greater achievement.What we provide:
A range of activities from college campus tours and career workshops to exercise classes and community service projects.
Case management and referral services One-on-one mentors for our most active and committed participants.What we ask:
All participants must have a complete application, Proof of address, Photo release and regularly submit report cards to TPM staff.
Families are required to provide timely transportation to and from TPM events.
TPM participants are required to actively engage in the program, at least two activities per monthWE WELCOME YOUR DONATION
To send in-kind donations and/or checks please send us an email to be sent instructions from your country.In-Kind
We are happy to accept the following new and gently used items for our programs and participants:
Basics:
Clothing and shoes (for teen girls)
Business/interview attire (for teen and college aged girls)
Hiking/exercise attire and equipment.
Bottled water, non-perishable snack foods\
School Supplies:
Binders
Paper and notebooks
Pens and pencils
Flash drives
Electronics
Laptops
Graphing Calculators
Cameras
Office Supplies
8 ½ x 11 paper, any color
Markers
Pens
Clipboards
Folders
Label Maker
NotepadsHave another idea for a donation? Want to arrange for a drop-off? Donations can be arranged with TPM staff, please email us [email protected]
We would be elated if you would a make a donation in support of the restoration of young ladies:
Any donation you make will go directly in support of our projects.
By donating you will be providing support for some of the most vulnerable young ladies in the country.
Your generosity in contributing to The Princess Maker Program is greatly appreciated.
With sincere thanks,
Lady QLD, The Princess Maker and the team
Quetelle Duncombe, “Tranforming today’s princess to tomorrow’s Queen!”
May 11, 2014 by Team Celebration
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