Make Your Mark: The Art of Starting Small and Dreaming Big
Nassau, The Bahamas – September 15 2025
When I was little, I was terrified of blank pages.
Art class was my nemesis — a battlefield of crayons and confidence where I’d stare at the paper and think, “What if I mess this up?” My teacher, Mrs. Russell, once handed me a marker and said, “Just make a dot. See where it takes you.”
I rolled my eyes. A dot? That’s not art. That’s a mistake waiting to happen.
But she smiled and said, “Every masterpiece starts small.”
And she was right.
The Dot That Started a Movement
International Dot Day, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ children’s book The Dot, celebrates creativity, courage, and self-expression. It’s about that one simple idea — that even the smallest mark has meaning.
In The Bahamas, that message hits home. We’re a nation of dreamers, builders, and storytellers — but too often, we let fear stop us from starting. Whether it’s launching a business, creating art, or simply speaking up, we sometimes forget that every big change begins with a small, brave act.
Just one dot.
Adrianna Fox and the Power of Creative Courage
For Adrianna Fox, Co-Founder of the Fox Foundation, creativity has never been confined to canvas. It’s the spark behind every initiative, scholarship, and idea she’s brought to life — especially those empowering Bahamian women to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
“I’ve always believed creativity isn’t about talent,” Adrianna says. “It’s about courage. Every woman who’s applied for a grant or started a business has made her own dot — one that inspires others to pick up their pens too.”
Through the Foundation’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, Adrianna has seen how a single idea — often born at a kitchen table or in a quiet moment of doubt — can evolve into something extraordinary. Whether it’s a woman creating eco-friendly fashion, a teacher developing after-school programs, or a young artist selling her first print, these are the dots connecting toward a bigger picture of empowerment and innovation in The Bahamas.
Finding the Courage to Start
We all have our blank-page moments. Times we stare at possibility and freeze — waiting for perfect timing, perfect funding, or perfect confidence. But perfection is overrated. Progress starts with participation.
As Adrianna often reminds her team, “The first step is the hardest — but it’s also the one that counts the most.”
So this International Dot Day, here’s your challenge: stop waiting to get it right. Start by making your mark — however small.
Because the world doesn’t need more perfect people; it needs more brave ones.
The 3 Cs for Creating Your Own Dot
If you’re ready to take action but don’t know where to begin, try the same framework that guides so much of the Fox Foundation’s work — Contribution, Connection, and Commitment.
🎨 1. Contribution: Share What You Have
Whether it’s time, resources, or creativity — offer what’s in your hands. Mentor a student, donate art supplies, or support a small local business led by a creative mind.
💬 2. Connection: Collaborate Boldly
Innovation happens when ideas collide. Find partners who challenge you, creators who inspire you, or organizations that amplify your cause.
❤️ 3. Commitment: Keep Showing Up
The first dot is easy; it’s the follow-through that defines impact. Keep creating, improving, and sharing your work — even when it’s messy or misunderstood.
From One Dot to a Brighter Bahamas
The beauty of a dot is that it’s simple — but it connects. That’s what The Bahamas needs most: connection through creativity, collaboration through courage, and unity through imagination.
So today, whether you’re painting, writing, building, or brainstorming, remember: one small mark can change the whole page.
Go make your dot. The future is waiting.
💛 Happy International Dot Day from the Fox Foundation — where creativity meets community.
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About The Fox Foundation
The Fox Foundation is a Bahamian nonprofit organization founded by The Hon. Dr. Adrian Fox and Adrianna Fox. Its mission is to improve lives and empower communities across The Bahamas through initiatives focused on education, youth development, community unity, and relief & resilience. Since its establishment, the Foundation has spearheaded programs that provide school scholarships, educational resources, mentorship opportunities, and community support to those in need. From annual back-to-school drives in Kemp Road to national relief efforts, the Fox Foundation remains dedicated to creating generational change by ensuring every child and family has the opportunity, tools, and support to build a brighter future.
For more information, please contact:
Lia Castillo
Marketing Director
The Fox Foundation
+1 (305) 467-1420
Lia.castillo@aafgroup.biz
