Lucienne Lacle is building more than products—she’s building a movement. As a FinTech leader, university lecturer, and founder of WIP Aruba, she’s reshaping how Aruba thinks about technology, education, and purpose. In this powerful conversation with host John Sandiford, Lucienne opens up about her personal journey, the mentors who shaped her, and why the Caribbean needs bold, tech-driven solutions now more than ever.

Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! 

The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean role models making an impact in their community and/ or the world.

🎙️ Hosted by John Sandiford
💁🏻‍♀️ Guest: Lucienne Lacle
📍 Shot in Aruba | Kwidama Residence 

Chapters
02:11 - Meet Lucienne
04:34 - Shoutout
04:57 - Purpose and passion
08:04 - Chasing purpose
16:05 - One ask, one yes
21:13 - Reflecting on student life
24:55 - John's student life
32:59 - Returning to Aruba
39:24 - How Caribbean culture shapes her work
43:40 - Working globally, rooting locally
48:18 - Lucienne's mentors
51:17 - Power moves in business
54:23 - Advice to my 18-year-old self
58:03 - Final reflections & conclusions

Follow Lucienne Lacle on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciennelacle/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lucienne_lacle/

Follow John Sandiford on: 
Website: https://www.jamsandiford.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamsandiford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamsandiford

Watch the podcast on these platforms: 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6fXRMB4CQVTaduhECvp09gH&si=TUfwvFOAeeuRmx9T
Spotify: Coming soon 
Apple Podcasts: Coming soon

Watch the shorts of the podcast: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6fhiFJhaL9UcO9WjrfTNNQ9&si=3dNoFxD_v9Kc6glp

More motivational content: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6cijs6FM51B4M0PkAtjitER&si=JZWnJejrFKU5pfrO

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:09 Meet Lucienne Lacle
04:54 Purpose and Passion
08:03 Chasing Purpose
16:04 One Ask, One Yes
21:11 Reflecting on Student Life
24:54 John’s Student Life
32:58 Returning to Aruba
39:32 How Caribbean Culture Shapes Her Work
43:29 Working Globally, Rooted Locally
48:17 Lucienne’s Mentors
51:15 Power Moves in Business
54:21 Advice to My 18-Year-Old Self
58:02 Final Reflections & conclusions

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