Beautiful Virgin Islands

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025

This Week We Feature Young Professional Xhanae A. Barry

This Week We Feature Young Professional Xhanae A. Barry

Young Professional Xhanae A. Barry has settled into her real-estate career purely out of passion. After graduating from university in 2007 to pursue her dream job as an accountant, she realised that field was not the perfect fit.
Early beginnings


Our young professional real estate agent, Xhanae, 23, lives on the island of Tortola in the Virgin Islands.

She is a past student of Ebenezer Thomas Primary school in Sea Cows Bay and Elmore Stoutt High School in Road Town.

Xhanae studied Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and majored in Accounting with a Minor in Criminology while attending the University of Tampa.

She said her hobbies are cooking and meditating and her interests are Real Estate, Interior Design and all things Culinary.

“I like to consider myself a Jane of all trade,” Ms Barry told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

As an entrepreneur, Xhanae co-owns Isola Realty and Property Management along with her sister Xyla A. Barry.


Life as a Real estate agent


As an entrepreneur, Xhanae co-owns Isola Realty and Property Management, along with her sister Xyla A. Barry.

“Isola Realty and Property Management entails real estate services where we assist clients in buying, selling or investing in properties. In property management services we assist clients in managing and maintaining the grounds of the properties, whether it be apartments, commercial space or villas/air BNB’s.”

According to Xhanae, the things she enjoys most about being in this industry is getting to be around her interest, which includes beauty and interior design, in addition to networking to meet amazing people.

“The most challenging thing about being in this industry is when the demand is greater than the supply and it becomes a task to find the perfect property that fits your client’s needs,” she said.

Life lessons


Turning attention to life lessons, our Young Professional said her biggest life lesson so far in this industry is believing that everyone is "as genuine as you are."

She initially did not have plans to enter real estate; however, she did so in pursuit of her passions for designs and home decorating.

“When I graduated in 2017 from the University of Tampa, I got my dream job as an accountant. I realised; however, that I was not happy, and it was not for me, so I decided to go into a field that I was always interested in. Working in a field that was not for me and made me unhappy is what inspired me.”

Xhanae said being in real estate is a field she always desired but did not pursue it out of fear.

“My clients and the way they are satisfied with the services is what keeps me focused. I wish to see myself making a difference in the BVI where locals have the opportunity to gain access to property that is affordable,” Xhanae said.

In parting advice, our young professional urged other young people to pursue their dreams, never let fear consume them and never think any idea or thought is too big.


Parting Advice


In parting advice, our young professional urged other young people to pursue their dreams and to never let fear consume them and to never think any idea or thought is too big.

“My final advice to the youths looking to pursue a passion is always take it seriously. If you’re good at it then you can profit from it. Don’t let anyone make you feel like your passion isn’t something that can be realised and fall into the trap of an industry that does not make you happy. Life is about doing things you love,” she said.

Persons looking to get in contact with the business can email Info@isolabvi or call office telephone number is 284-442-410.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
Spotify’s Strange Move: The Feature Nobody Asked For – Returns
Manhunt in Australia: Armed Anti-Government Suspect Kills Police Officers Sent to Arrest Him
China Launches World’s Most Powerful Neutrino Detector
How Beijing-Linked Networks Shape Elections in New York City
Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska Fled War To US, Stabbed To Death
Elon Musk Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Alleged App Store Monopoly
2 Australian Police Shot Dead In Encounter In Rural Victoria State
Vietnam Evacuates Hundreds of Thousands as Typhoon Kajiki Strikes; China’s Sanya Shuts Down
UK Government Delays Decision on China’s Proposed London Embassy Amid Concerns Over Redacted Plans
A 150-Year Tradition to Be Abolished? Uproar Over the Popular Central Park Attraction
A new faith called Robotheism claims artificial intelligence isn’t just smart but actually God itself
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner Purchases Third Property Amid Housing Tax Reforms Debate
HSBC Switzerland Ends Relationships with Over 1,000 Clients from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Qatar, and Egypt
Sharia Law Made Legally Binding in Austria Despite Warnings Over 'Incompatible' Values
Italian Facebook Group Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent Shut Down Amid Police Investigation
Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns Amid Deadlock Over Israel Sanctions
Trump and Allies Send Messages of Support to Ukraine on Independence Day Amid Ongoing Conflict
China Reels as Telegram Chat Group Shares Hidden-Camera Footage of Women and Children
Sam Nicoresti becomes first transgender comedian to win Edinburgh Comedy Award
Builders uncover historic human remains in Lancashire house renovation
Australia Wants to Tax Your Empty Bedrooms
MotoGP Cameraman Narrowly Avoids Pedro Acosta Crash at Hungarian Grand Prix
FBI Investigates John Bolton Over Classified Documents in High-Profile Raids
Report reveals OpenAI pitched national ChatGPT Plus subscription to UK ministers
Labour set to freeze income tax thresholds in long-term 'stealth' tax raid
Coca‑Cola explores sale of Costa coffee chain
Trial hears dog walker was chased and fatally stabbed by trio
Restaurateur resigns from government hospitality council over tax criticism
Spanish City funfair shut after serious ride injury
Suspected arson at Ilford restaurant leaves three in critical condition
Tottenham beat Manchester City to go top of Premier League
Bank holiday heatwave to hit 30°C before remnants of Hurricane Erin arrive
UK to deploy immigration advisers to West Africa to block fake visas
Nurse who raped woman continued working for a year despite police alert
Drought forces closures of England’s canal routes, canceling boat holidays
Sweet tooth scents: food-inspired perfumes surge as weight-loss drugs suppress appetites
Experts warn Britain dangerously reliant on imported food
Family of Notting Hill Carnival murder victim call event unmanageable
Bunkers, Billions and Apocalypse: The Secret Compounds of Zuckerberg and the Tech Giants
Ukraine Declares De Facto War on Hungary and Slovakia with Terror Drone Strikes on Their Gas Lifeline
Animated K-pop Musical ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Original Animated Film
New York Appeals Court Voids Nearly $500 Million Civil Fraud Penalty Against Trump While Upholding Fraud Liability
Elon Musk tweeted, “Europe is dying”
Far-Right Activist Convicted of Incitement Changes Gender and Demands: "Send Me to a Women’s Prison" | The Storm in Germany
Hungary Criticizes Ukraine: "Violating Our Sovereignty"
Will this be the first country to return to negative interest rates?
Child-free hotels spark controversy
North Korea is where this 95-year-old wants to die. South Korea won’t let him go. Is this our ally or a human rights enemy?
Hong Kong Launches Regulatory Regime and Trials for HKD-Backed Stablecoins
China rehearses September 3 Victory Day parade as imagery points to ‘loyal wingman’ FH-97 family presence
×