KINGSTON, Jamaica – In the world of finance and regulatory compliance, Fabian E. Sanchez is a trusted voice. A seasoned compliance professional, Sanchez has carved out a formidable reputation as an expert in anti-money laundering (AML) matters. From boardrooms to broadcast platforms, his insights have helped shape discourse around financial regulation and corporate responsibility. Yet, beyond the legal briefs and compliance reports lies a deeply reflective writer whose prose touches on the human experience in its rawest and most healing form.
His journey as a writer started in the Letters to the Editor section of local newspapers. He wrote short reflections and thoughtful observations that received praise. Encouraged by this feedback, Fabian began sharing more personal thoughts on his Facebook page. His friends and followers connected with his deep views on life’s ups and downs.
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt, Fabian found himself with a rare gift: time. Away from the daily hustle of office life, he embraced the silence to think, reflect, and write. The result was his debut book, Musings of the Mind—a collection of reflections designed to encourage, inspire, and uplift readers navigating uncertain times.
Though the book received strong praise from those who read it, Fabian candidly admits that its sales were limited, citing a lack of marketing and promotion. “The feedback was heartening, but I quickly realized that having a good message isn’t enough. Visibility matters.”
First Book
If his first book was born out of global uncertainty, his second was born out of deeply personal loss. Following the passing of his beloved aunt in February 2023—someone he describes as a “second mother”—Fabian turned to writing as a therapeutic outlet. Seeds of Tear: Harvest of Joy became both a tribute and a tool for healing.
Fabian E. Sanchez
“This was a tool which I used in my process of grieving,” he shared with South Florida Caribbean News. “I allowed myself to embrace the grieving process to help me through my journey of healing.”
The book explores the feelings of grief—its confusion, pain, and acceptance. It offers readers support on their own journeys of loss. Fabian’s thoughts connect with anyone who has felt the emptiness after losing a loved one. His words remind us that healing often starts with being honest about our feelings.
“While much of my writing is for my profession,” he reflects, “I’ve also found writing to be cathartic. It helps you deal with the emotions that come with grief. It helps you put things into perspective… It helps you deal with the reality that this is part of the human experience that none of us will escape.”
Today, Fabian E. Sanchez continues to wear multiple hats—compliance expert, thought leader, and writer. But at the heart of everything he does is a simple, powerful truth: words have the ability to inform, to comfort, and to heal. And in Fabian’s case, they do all three with quiet strength and enduring grace.
Lyndon Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Lyndon Taylor & Associates, a boutique media and public relations consulting agency in New York City. With an illustrious career as an award-winning journalist and public relations consultant, he has been a contributor to various community and Diaspora publications.
