This week, we are talking di tings with the CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Stacey Liburd . Stacey shares her personal and professional journey; from the influence of her parents, to becoming one of the most visionary figures in the region’s tourism sector. Together, we explore the power of travel, the importance of intentional community centered leadership, the importance of sustainable tourism, our mutual belief that luxury is more than five-star amenities; it is thoughtful rooted experi...
Aug 05, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This week, we are talking di tings with entrepreneur & event curator, Natalie Lamming. Natalie’s story is one of fearless reinvention. She has carved out a life and legacy that honors where she comes from while boldly reimagining where she’s headed. An acclaimed event curator, Natalie is the creator of iconic Caribbean fetes like Shhh and Veni Mangè, and the co-owner of Savannah Spiced and Sebastian’s Spices & Slices, a pizza shop she opened with her husband as a 10th birthday gift to th...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 26
This week we are talking di tings, with Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, Curator, and Miss Jamaica Universe 1994, Angelie Spencer. In this episode, Angelie reflects on motherhood, her definition of the word "beautiful", and her unexpected journey to becoming Miss Universe Jamaica in 1994, describing the moment as a significant turning point in her life. She shares how the realization of winning the crown brought a profound sense of responsibility, which she refers to as "the weight of the cr...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 25
This week, we are talking di tings with one of the most iconic voices in Jamaican music history, Songwriter & international Recording Artiste, Ken Boothe, O.D . Known for his international & timeless hits like " Everything I Own”, "The Train is Coming", "Artibella", & “Freedom Street” , Ken Boothe’s music has been a vessel of love, resistance, and pride. His 61-year career is awe-inspiring, spanning generations, genres, & moments that have shaped Jamaican music. In this episode, ...
Jul 14, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 24
This week we are talking di tings with multi-award winning international Soca artiste, Lyrikal . Before the world knew him as Lyrikal , the voice behind some of soca’s most affirming anthems, he was Devon Martin, a boy who first felt the power of music at just seven years old, singing in his Grandfather's church in Trinidad. Today, Lyrikal stands as one of the most recognized, respected, and joyful voices in Caribbean music. He has received multiple COTT nominations , a People’s Choice Award , a...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This week, we are talking di tings with fashion designer, entrepreneur, television host, philanthropist, Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2008, co-founder of SPOOL, and winner of Project Runway (Season 9), Anya Ayoung-Chee ! Born and raised in Trinidad, Anya has almost always been “the first” or “the only” in many of the spaces she’s entered; from the layered complexity of her racial identity to the world of fashion design. While Anya is most popularly and internationally known as the winner of...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 22
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this week, we are talking di tings with board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, bestselling author, and proud TrinidadianAmerican, Dr. Judith Joseph. Dr. Judith was born in Trinidad to a family that reflects the beautiful complexity of the Caribbean; with a mother of South Indian descent, and a father of Afro-Caribbean descent. That cultural richness is not only part of her heritage, it informs her work, her worldview, and the way she spe...
Jun 23, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 21
This week, we are talking di tings with a trailblazer and trendsetter, not just in Grenadian Soca, but Soca in general; International Recording Artiste, Muddy. Known for his impeccable cadence, commanding performances, and lyrical depth, Muddy has earned top placements in Grenada’s Soca Monarch competition, including second place in 2024 and 2015, and third in 2018. However, accolades have never been the goal, as he makes clear in this episode. When you listen to his music, you can hear his conv...
Jun 16, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 20
This week, we are talking di tings with pioneering fashion designer and owner of premier fashion house “Meiling”, Meiling Esau. Meiling is a Trinidadian designer whose legacy is sewn into the fabric of Caribbean style, identity, and independence. With a career spanning decades, Meiling has not only defined what it means to be a designer of integrity, but also serves as a mentor, and continues to advocate for Caribbean designers to receive the recognition and inclusion they deserve. In this episo...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! This week, we are talking di tings with Multi-Platinum Record Producer, Omar Walker , more popularly known as Major Seven . With familial roots in Mandeville, Jamaica, a town known for producing thinkers, cultural contributors, and nation-builders like one of Jamaica’s National Hero’s Norman Manley; Omar stands in a lineage of visionaries who lead with purpose and precision. He also attended high school in Mandeville, where his ear for music began to take...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 18
This week, we are talking di tings with the CEO and Co-founder of Jambalasee Grenada, Ian Charles. Jambalasee Grenada is a platform dedicated to preserving the traditions, sounds, and stories of Jab Jab culture. More than a celebration of heritage, Ian’s work with Jambalasee Grenada is a bold reclamation of identity; one that invites us to reflect on the deeper meanings of resistance, visibility, and cultural continuity. Through storytelling, community engagement, and historical documentation, J...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 17
This week, we are talking di tings with television host, Xodus Marketing Director, and the CEO and owner of Karnival by Kandi , Kandi King. Kandi has turned her creativity, cultural pride, and goal of wanting women to feel confident in their costumes, into a thriving business rooted in purpose, intention, and her love of Carnival. In this episode, we discuss Kandi's innovative 'V-Kut' and 'P-Kut' stockings, that have helped several women feel more comfortable in their carnival costumes; how she ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 16
This week we are talking di tings with the Founder and CEO of Reggae Fest, CJ Milan. Last month, CJ made history by producing Vybz Kartel’s first U.S. concert in over two decades at the Barclays Center—resulting in not one, but two sold-out shows! As a woman navigating a male-dominated industry, CJ is redefining what it means to lead, not just behind the scenes, but within the broader cultural narrative. She isn’t simply producing concerts; she’s demonstrating that Reggae and Dancehall are not o...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week, we are talking di tings with Omar and Prince, the CEO's and founders of RepJA; visionaries who took what some might have seen as a niche idea; Jamaican culture, streetwear, and unapologetic authenticity, and transformed it into a global brand. RepJA has been worn by several celebrities and embraced across the diaspora, not just as fashion, but as a statement of pride and identity. By the end of this episode, you’ll realize that Prince and Omar are not just as designers, but men with s...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
This week we are talking di tings with registered nurse, author, entrepreneur, winner of the Food Network's "Outchef'd", and creator behind the social media platform ' That Nurse Can Cook' , Helena Faustin . In this episode we discuss how Helena went from simply sharing recipes from her kitchen to turning her passion for the culinary arts and her Jamaican culture into a thriving global platform and business. We also discuss the power of resilience, the importance of honoring your culture, the ba...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This week, we are talking di tings with comedian, Owen! Known for his iconic impressions of his “Dad” “twanging” and his “Mom’s” dramatic, “Suschrist!”, Owen opens up about how growing up in a Jamaican household influenced his comedic style. Owen has the innate ability of taking everyday Caribbean experiences and turn them into comedic gold, and has built a platform rooted in shared experiences and authentic storytelling. As his “Dad” would say, “He’s just telling you what he knows” lol. However...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This week, we are talking di tings with Spicemas Carnival Queen and CEO and co-founder of Lavish the Band, Ebony! In this episode, we discuss the power of cultural legacy, Ebony's role as a woman entrepreneur in the male-dominated world of Carnival, and what Spicemas truly means to her. We also explore how Lavish the Band fuses tradition and innovation and Ebony's mission to create authentic experiences for masqueraders. Whether you’re a Carnival veteran, new to Carnival, or seeking inspiration ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week, we are talking di tings with one of your favourite guests from Season 1; happiness coach, attorney, and author of the Amazon best-selling book " One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You", Rochelle Gapere. “Happiness” gets thrown around a lot these days, on mugs, in IG quotes, or on billboards. But Rochelle approaches it differently. She treats happiness not as a mood or a marketing buzzword, but as a skillset . One that can be cultivated, practiced, and strengthened, thou...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week we are talking di tings with the CEO of Suga Lifestyle, Gabrielle Burgess. In this episode, Gabrielle shares how Suga Lifestyle was conceptualized, lessons learned throughout her unintentional journey to becoming a CEO, the importance of authenticity, and how she incorporates her science and artistic background within the Suga Lifestyle brand. Although Gabrielle did not always aspire to be a CEO, her time as Deputy Head Girl at Thee Immaculate Conception High School for Girls in Jamaic...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week we explore the powerful connection between wellness and the verandah—one of the most sacred spaces in Caribbean culture. The verandah is such a symbol in Caribbean life—a place of relaxation, reflection, and connection with community. For generations, the verandah has served as a place for rest, reflection, and connection to both the natural world and our inner selves. But in today’s fast-paced world, how can we reclaim the essence of the verandah in our daily lives? On this episode we...
Mar 24, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week we are talking di tings about challenging the conventional notion that achieving success requires doing more. Instead, we explore the idea that the key to maximizing this year lies in being more aligned with your core values and purpose. In a world driven by hustle culture, it’s easy to fall into the trap of relentless productivity. However, alignment isn’t about quantity—it’s about intentionality. If you’ve been caught in the hustle of doing everything and feeling overwhelmed, this ep...
Mar 17, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This episode is all about growth, identity, and navigating life as a university student of Caribbean descent. This week we are talking di tings with university students, Malique (Jamaican), Areana (Guyanese & Bajan), and one of your favourite guests from Season 2, Osbourne (Jamaican). We discuss how being of Caribbean descent has shaped their university experience, relationship deal breakers, friendship, balancing cultural identity, the effects of Dancehall on Caribbean culture, and so much ...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This week we are talking di travel tings! Specifically, we are exploring the Caribbean’s most luxurious and culturally vibrant destinations: St. Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica, Grenada, and Barbados. St. Kitts and Nevis, renowned for their charm and elegance, are home to two of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean: the sleek Park Hyatt St. Kitts and the tranquil Four Seasons Nevis. The island also hosts "Sugar Mas" carnival in December, which offers an unforgettable blend beautiful costumes, mu...
Mar 03, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 5
If you're interested in learning about beauty, Caribbean culture, and how to navigate the world with grace, boundaries, and discernment, this episode is for you! This week we are talking di tings with journalist, host, and one of the most influential and authoritative voices in the beauty industry, Kayla Greaves! In this episode, Kayla shares how her Jamaican roots and Grandmother's resilience have shaped who she is and how she is able to traverse through different stages of her life relentlessl...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week we are talking di tings about self-love, personal growth, and the importance of knowing your worth—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Whether you're celebrating the holiday with a partner, friends, or embracing self love, this episode is meant to remind you that the most important love you can nurture is the one you give to yourself. From recognizing your value beyond external validation to setting healthy boundaries in relationships, Ash provides practical advice on how loving yourself...
Feb 10, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week we are continuing our conversation with media powerhouse, Kemba Jo! In this episode we are talkng di tings about the vibrant world of Carnival and what it represents—joy, freedom, and unapologetic self-expression. We explore how this incredible celebration of life mirrors the ways we should all approach our own journeys, embracing who we truly are without fear or restraint. We also discuss incredible Caribbean women who are revolutionizing the beauty industry, from Rihanna’s beauty ind...
Feb 03, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 3!! This week we are talking di tings with media personality, host, and broadcaster at Trinidad’s Hott93, Kemba Jo! On this episode, we explore the consequences of overextending, why knowing when to walk away from situations that no longer serve you is key to protecting your peace, and the significant influence of our Caribbean mothers. We also discuss KJ's journey in media, how she has been able overcome fear of failure, the transformative power of music; to...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week, we are talking di tings with Braxton Parr, a visionary video producer with a deep love for music and film. With his own venture, Above Parr Studios, Braxton is not just building a career; he is crafting a legacy. However, his vision goes way beyond personal success, as he also desires to create opportunities for marginalized youth by providing them access to high-quality media equipment. Braxton's impressive portfolio includes works submitted through a program that provided him the op...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 17
To complete our Caribbean American Heritage month and Men’s Mental Health Awareness month series, we are talking di tings with the 37th General President-Elect of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Lucien Metellus, Jr. Lucien's story is one of duality and resilience. It is a story we can all learn from and relate to in some way. Born to Haitian parents and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he developed a profound double consciousness, that not only enriched his personal life but also shaped hi...
Jun 30, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we are talking di tings with philanthropist and visionary founder of the Pinkett Foundation , Damien Pinkett. Damien and I continue the conversation surrounding men's mental health,his work in medicine, how the Pinkett Foundation provides community and public health related resources to marginalized communities, how being a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc has significantly impacted his life, our mutual love of 90s R&B and ackee & salftish, and so much more! As usual t...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
