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The Real Haiti - About Us

12/13/2020

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diana and endy pierre-louis of the real haiti dot com in 2020, haitian american and italian american couple, mom blogger, haitian cultural website

​In 2010, husband and wife team, Endy and Diana, started The Real Haiti travel blog to show the world the other side of Haiti through their experiences. Now parents of 2 young boys, the couple has expanded The Real Haiti to include teaching resources on Haiti and the Haitian culture.

PictureWhen Diana & Endy met former President of Haiti Michel Martelly.
​About Us
We are a husband and wife team who live in Florida with our two boys. We started traveling to Haiti regularly over a decade ago and The Real Haiti blog was born in 2012. We were selected as winners of the former Minister of Tourism's rebranding contest with the slogan, "Experience It" or "Se La Pou'w La!" ​We were given a plaque by former President Michel Martelly and attended a special ceremony to launch the official logo and slogan.

Mission
The mission of The Real Haiti has always been to educate others about Haiti and all of the amazing things that she has to offer. Because the news generally focuses on the negative, we were motivated to start sharing encouraging pictures, videos, stories and memories about Haiti. While we still share the beauty of Haiti, The Real Haiti has become much more than sharing pretty pictures.

The Real Haiti has become the missing link between you and Haiti. We are industry leaders in connecting you to people, places and things in Haiti! Need a photographer in Haiti for hire? Don't know where to start in planning a trip to Haiti? Not sure how to ethically import goods for your business? We can help! 

Who is The Real Haiti for? 
  • Haitians and Haitian Americans who are proud of their culture and were they came from. Those who want to reminisce about those amazing memories from your childhood.
  • Those curious about other cultures and multiculturalism.
  • Parents who want to teach their children about Haiti and/or Haitian Creole.
  • Teachers who want multicultural lessons and activities for their students.​
  • Missionaries or travelers who want to learn more about Haiti and what to do.

We are so passionate about sharing the Haitian culture with you. Let's work together to show the world The Real Haiti!
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Expand Your Business with SEO Web Consultant Nancy Francois

11/4/2020

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Yesterday I made some changes to the website and purchased a new URL (www.therealhaitiacademy.com) to expand marketing on the membership services offered by The Real Haiti. Well, after I did that, I immediately got a DM from my friend Nancy Francois over at Haitian American Youth (HAY) Online saying...

"Hi love your website is down. Is everything okay?" 

I started sweating and panicking about what just happened. My website somehow got unpublished and immediately Nancy was messaging me to make sure everything was ok. Sometimes as entrepreneurs it feels very isolating and you get tired of working day in and day out without some teamwork. Thankfully Nancy jumped right in to encourage me to calm down and take some more steps to getting back online.

To know that Nancy has my back is so comforting. Since the day I met her over 10 years ago at a Haitian book fair event, she has been so supportive. In fact, she had already been following me and knew all about The Real Haiti.

Nancy is a mom blogger who actively shares client content daily to promote brands. She also posts free daily general SEO tips and advice for brands. Nancy has been sharing The Real Haiti content for over 10 years. This post is all about my appreciation for another mom blogger who gets The Real Haiti brand and mission. Nancy, you are a gem and the most hard working woman I know. Thank you for all of your support, advice, promotion and guidance throughout the years. You are such a gem and we are so lucky to have your help!

If you need someone who can monitor your website this closely and genuinely cares about your online brand, contact Nancy for her SEO services. She not only promotes Haiti and the Haitian culture, but she can consult on all any niche business for website, SEO and general marketing online. She's even becoming a Pinterest marketing pro! You can contact nancy through her Linkedin page. 

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Register NOW for the 100K Jobs Networking Event in September!

8/13/2014

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A Networking Event for Job Creators in Haiti
Thursday, September 18 
The Hotel Montana in Pétion-Ville 
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Who should attend:   
  • Business owners in Haiti who want to grow their network, share their expertise, and learn from others
  • NGO staff and churches whose organizations are actively creating jobs in Haiti
  • NGO staff and individuals who want to learn more about job creation as an alternative to charity
Why you can't miss it:          
  • You will be inspired by short presentations by successful job creators in Haiti
  • You will connect  with others during  networking  time
  • You will discover the benefits of membership in the 100,000 Jobs network
  •  You will have an opportunity to join the 100,000 Jobs in Haiti Initiative
Cost:
  • $50 US registration fee includes a coffee break and lunch

Click here to register online.  If you would like to present your work to the audience, you must register by September 10th.  This event will be in English with no translation.  Contact Michele Edwards for more information.
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La Reserve Hotel

7/28/2014

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Last year during Gout et Saveurs Lakay, I had the chance to photograph Chef Lemaire at La Reserve Hotel in Petionville. What a great hotel and hangout! Here's a view of the lounge area that the restaurant looks over and a chicken dish I enjoyed!

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I quit my day job.

5/15/2014

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I've been wanting to write that and say that for a while now! whewwwww….

In all seriousness, I did quit my day job which was a very comfortable and stable government job. I was 5 months away from being vested in a pension after working for "the system" for 5.5 years. Some told me to just "hang in there" so that I could be vested and collect at least something when I retire eventually. Well, here's why I decided to leave a "perfect situation" and follow my dreams…

We've all heard it so many times - "You can be anything you want to be if you believe in yourself." "Follow your dreams and your heart." Well, it's not always that easy. If we all followed our dreams on being just dreamers and not planners, we would all (or most) wouldn't make it.

A dear friend of mine, whom I met through my blog, Shannon Kelley Cherizier, gave me great advice when I was ready to quit (the first time) my day job a year ago. She told me to hang in there and to read:
Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job Hardcover
by Jon Acuff.
So, I did and I followed his motto: suck it up as long as you can while working your day job and building your dream at night after work and on the weekends. I am so glad I did this because it has finally paid off. 

Although this post isn't about Haiti specifically, I just want you to know that you CAN follow your dreams and your heart, but it will take a lot of blood, sweat and tears in planning/setting yourself up for it. If I can be of any assistance to any of you, please hit the contact button at the top of my page and send me an email! I love to interact with my readers and give positive motivation!

I will dedicate more time to this blog while working for my other non-Haiti related clients for my marketing firm EMPOWER YOUR BRAND. Check it out when you have a chance :) 

Thanks for reading,
XOXO
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Continuing to build our empire

5/11/2014

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It was a pleasure for us to meet all of the people who stopped by our tent at Taste of Haiti! Endy and I are grateful for your support! 

We were selling jewelry at the event this year, but we are most grateful for the interaction with you all! The Real Haiti is about empowering each other, not competing or getting rich. Knowing that we are responsible for reigniting your fire for your love for Haiti is the most rewarding part.

Thank you everyone for your support and love. We continue this empire to keep inspiring you! …and our hopes and dreams for Haiti! 

Mesi anpil! 
With love,
Diana & Endy

We shared a table with Ginen Creations by Sophie pictured below. Special thanks to our sister in law Martine for her help! 
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Among some of the biggest names in media…

4/21/2014

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I was invited as an honoree to attend the 2nd Annual Women International Month awards ceremony honoring women in the media for a "Beacon of Hope and Achievement Award," March 27, 2014.
Me? No way. I could not believe I was asked to be among TV station owners, journalists, well-known radio and TV personalities and more. Here's a list of the amazing women who were honored: 
Lucie Tondreau (North Miami Office of the Mayor and Council)
Tamara Philippeaux (Island TV)
Elizabeth Guerin (Imaginart Media Productions)
Rollie B. Coradin Lemoine 
Rose Marie Monique B Souvenir (Fanny)
Marie Flore LLindor-Latortue 
Carline Paul 
Farah Larrieux
Guylene Berry (Koze Fanm)
Mia Lopez (sakapfet.com)
Mirto Alexis (Sister Bijoux)
Carla St. Louis (Miami Times)
Valentine Cesar
The event was a beautiful way to honor us women. I still can't believe I was among them, but I appreciate every single one of you that read my blog. It's all about the education and I've been blessed with a talent that I can not silence because the world deserves to know about The Real Haiti!




Thank you so much Gerry Brierre Photography (group photo below) via The Consulat General d'Haiti a Miami for this photograph! 
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Thank you to Miami Times for covering this event and to Guy Michel for sending me a pic of this article! 
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And last but certainly not least, thank you to my husband Endy for all of his encouragement, knowledge and support. The Real Haiti would not/does not exist without him! 

MESI ANPIL TOUT MOUN!!!!
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Sponsored post: New budget tours to Haiti - attention backpackers! 

2/24/2014

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As a past troubled place, Haiti hasn’t been number one for Caribbean tourists. However, in the recent years, the country has been trying hard to overcome their negative image which usually shows poverty, corruption and disasters. Travel company Young Pioneer Tours announced that they will offer a backpack tour to Haiti as one of the first in the world. As known, tourism in Haiti has been very limited so far; most foreigners are expats working for various NGOs, travelling around or tourists make a one day stop with cruise ships going to Labadee. Hopefully, this tour will start a new flow of tourism and development for Haiti.

The tour aims to show the current reality in Haiti, but also that there’s more than poverty. Beautiful Caribbean beaches, Vodou, special rum, great architecture, and a beautiful landscape all prove that there’s more in stock for this half of the Hispaniola-island. It shows a country that’s dying for positive new impulses from the outside world, which one should be tourism. While the other Caribbean islands are overwhelmed by tourists every year, Haiti has been left alone. Neighbor country Dominican Republic has been more well-known as a holiday destination where many Western tourists touch-down every day. By starting and ending the trip in DR, Young Pioneer Tours hopes to give more insights on this intriguing island and to add something positive to the image of Haiti. The tour includes visits to Port Au Prince, Central Plateau, Bassin Zim and Croix des Bouquets. The trip starts in May, and Haiti can be reached easily through budget airlines via Dominican Republic. Starting and ending in Port Au Prince is also an option. For more information, visit 
http://www.youngpioneertours.com/tour/haiti-tour/. Please tell them you saw this information on The Real Haiti website!
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What does "made in Haiti" mean to you?

1/17/2014

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To me, I feel as though Haiti is a person who I am madly in love with, who I am proud of and who I can't wait to see. I think about Haiti morning, noon and night. My love for Haiti grows more and more each day. I know...it sounds crazy...it is crazy! I am a blan who grew up hearing nothing but negative things about the country. How could I possibly be so in love with this country? 

As I do every morning, I go through Haitian news and see what is going on for the day. Today, I got to see part two of the special on the update from the earthquake on Local 10 News in Miami. Part one will just about tear your heart out and make you absolutely nuts over the negativity they are focusing on when it is just a small part. But, just like in Haiti, everything is a drastic extreme - one side of the street there are people working to survive and on the other, there are the richest of the rich. It's reality...it's Haiti. 

Here's a wonderful story on the progress and hope everyone (especially Haitians) has!
MOBILE READERS, CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO: http://www.local10.com/news/haitianbased-company-finds-success-after-quake-4-years-ago/-/1717324/23973420/-/hbrnlt/-/index.html 
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To me, "made in Haiti" means life, hope and progress. To see people live life every day, go to work, take care of their family, be in love, is what I love most about Haiti. That is why I have this blog. Finally, the news media is giving Haiti a chance. Thank you WPLG for showing this side of Haiti that so many of us are proud of!

What does "made in Haiti" mean to you? 
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A picture is worth a thousand words.

12/7/2013

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About 5 years ago, I was searching for a gift for my husband Endy online. I came across Zoe Nation Apparel, a site that sells shirts with sayings in Creole and English promoting Haitian pride and culture. I bought a shirt for Endy and I bought myself one. It said "What do you mean I don't look Haitian." I thought it was hilarious and also serious because what does that even mean? People say it all of the time to Haitians. 
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Two years ago, I started this blog. I created business cards. I took a picture of me in the shirt for the back of the card as an attention grabber. Everyone who sees it, loves it. I get blank stares and lots of questions like, "Are you French? I see your last name is Pierre-Louis." And I tell them, "No, I am Haitian." Then it starts a conversation.

Last year, I was at a Haitian event that had a fashion show. There were models representing Zoe Nation Apparel. They were modeling the Haitian clothing line. My husband grabbed the owners attention, Isaiah Fleurimond, and showed him my business card. He was in shock. It was so awesome to meet each other. We connected instantly. 

We kept in touch and this year we started selling the shirts on this website. 

This November, 10 kids from Jacmel (ACFFC) got the opportunity to visit South Florida to work on a project. I told Isaiah and he generously offered to donate shirts to them.

And then this happened...

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Click to purchase t-shirt here ($18)!

Also available in red. Unisex t-shirt sizes S-2XL.

Isaiah is an absolutely pleasure to work with and know. His professionalism and love for life is reflected in his success. Thank you so much for these shirts. The kids absolutely love them! THANK YOU, MESI ANPIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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