Amid a pandemic and an ever-changing business landscape, CEO of Lifespan Spring Water Nayana Williams has penned an inspirational memoir on the challenging but rewarding journey of her ‘Lifespan Movement’.

A testament to the saying ‘difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations’, Williams on Tuesday (March 8) invited media and special guests to join in the official launch of her first novel entitled, The Lifespan Movement: Progress. Purpose. Happiness.

The three-part body of work, told from the perspective of the Lifespan CEO, captures the journey of her Lifespan Movement, painting the picture of the various experiences from childhood onwards that played pivotal roles in the creation of the Jamaican-owned bottled water brand.

Deliberately launched on Tuesday, to coincide with the celebration of International Women’s Day, Williams’ is the story of breaking the bias in business as she remains the only female boss in a male-dominated industry.

Speaking to the impetus that compelled her to share her story years after Lifespan’s inception, the CEO shared: “I thought it was important to tell my story, as many persons will be able to relate, especially women.

“It is not about achieving perfection, it is about the decisions we make after an experience, as this will play a significant part in who we become as individuals.”

Taking her out of her usual reserved nature, Williams’ The Lifespan Movement shines light anew on one of Jamaica’s revered women in business as she openly details her experience of becoming a mother to a special needs child at the age of 21, and starting her successful bottled water manufacturing business.

In this page-turner, Williams recounts the challenges that shaped her resilience, and the lessons learned on her journey to finding peace, unlocking purpose, and building a community committed to progress for all.

On the matter of what she would like the book to do, the author stated: “I want this book to be a tool for the emerging generation, not just for women but for men. It’s about owning your story, facing your traumas, confronting your traumas and getting past it.”

She added: “I need all schools to be able to read it and teach it. It’s not just for Jamaica, but I want it for Jamaica especially. I need everyone to be able to confront their pasts and move on because I think that is one of the things that hold us back… .”

The Lifespan Movement: Progress. Purpose. Happiness is currently available for sale locally at Kingston Bookshop and online at Amazon Books, Barnes and Noble and iTunes.