In this inspiring episode of the Sunny Side Kingdom Show, we sit down with Queenie, a dynamic leader from Aruba who has reinvented herself time and time again. From leading one of the island’s biggest Carnival groups, to co-founding the Women Empowering Women Foundation, to raising her kids while running businesses — Queenie embodies resilience, purpose, and joy.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to pivot, or wondered if it’s too late to begin again — this episode will remind you that life’s not linear and your story is still being written.

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: Queen-Anne "Queeny" Bergen
📍 Shot in Aruba at Tres Piso

Follow Queen-Anne "Queeny" Bergen on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenannebergen/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queenanne.bergen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/queen-anne-bergen-503603107/

Connect with her work:
Elite Productions & Entertainment: https://elite-productions.net
Empire Carnival Group: https://empirecarnivalgroup.com
Women Empowering Women: https://wowaruba.org
Piso Tres: https://www.instagram.com/pisotresaruba/?hl=en

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 Trailer
01:38 - Meet Queeny
5:50 - Empire Carnival Aruba
10:00 - Starting Piso Tres
15:24 - Organizing Politcal Debates
20:34 - Childhood of Queeny
28:22 - When Life redirects your Path
33:34 - Parenting as a Millenial
40:41 - Connecting to her Purpose
45:17 - Rules of Businesses and Mentors
53:59 - Advice to my 18-year-old
1:01:42 - Final Thoughts and Reflections