Natasha Reid is a Trinidadian-descendant entrepreneur, audio engineer, and cultural leader based in New York City. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, she is the founder and CEO of DDN Productions, Inc., a full-service music entertainment and production boutique that offers a range of services, including program and content creation, advertising, brand consulting, videography, editing, marketing, and copywriting services. Natasha has a deep love and appreciation for T...
Apr 13, 2024•39 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Dr. David John is a distinguished Trinidadian healthcare professional based in Brooklyn, NY. He is currently serving as Director of Occupational Health and HIV Services at Gotham Health. He has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in Adult Preventive Medicine, contributing to defining the overall business strategy and direction of the organization’s eight main centers of operations. Dr. David John is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has demonstrated leadershi...
Apr 13, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Anslem Douglas is a talented Grammy award winning musician, performer, composer, storyteller, songwriter and author. He gained widespread recognition for his hit single "Doggie," which later became popularized by the Bahamian junkanoo band Baha Men as "Who Let the Dogs Out." Born and raised in the vibrant village of La Romaine in southern Trinidad, Anslem developed a passion for music at a young age, honing his skills by singing in his local Pentecostal Church. Anslem has performed in front of r...
Apr 13, 2024•33 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Natasha Reid is a Trinidadian-descendant entrepreneur, audio engineer, and cultural leader based in New York City. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, she is the founder and CEO of DDN Productions, Inc., a full-service music entertainment and production boutique that offers a range of services, including program and content creation, advertising, brand consulting, videography, editing, marketing, and copywriting services. Natasha has a deep love and appreciation for T...
Apr 13, 2024•31 min•Season 9Ep. 1
D’AMBROSE BOYD: has performed in #musicaltheatre, nationally and internationally, such as Ain't Misbehavin' and A Christmas Carol @MadisonSquareGarden His #photography has grown in leaps and bounds, taking #photos of Mickey Rooney, Dee Dee Bridgewater and others, and he has created great #apparel designs which sold @macys Henri Bendel, @Saks to name a few. He is also an #industrial interior designer and was an open mic #host and #producer - D’Ambrose got COVID in March of #2020 it was a light ve...
Jan 30, 2024•12 min•Season 8Ep. 16
TAIWO BAMISILE: With a degree in Psychology, Taiwo chose to compose, arrange, produce and engineer his own music, as well as follow through with his love of still-life and fashion photography. In the year of covid 2020, Taiwo became an essential worker, which allowed him perspectives he'll take through his life, even becoming an Author in 2020 called "The Madness of a Thousandaire" and learned wholesale real estate. A self-described Multidisciplinary of the Arts, Taiwo was born and raised in the...
Jan 28, 2024•18 min•Season 8Ep. 15
THANK YOU Lucinda Carr for being my very SECOND guest in 2020 on On The Call, which began the same time as the pandemic. SINCE THEN, 3 things Lucinda has accomplished are: - Wrote, produced and performed her own one-woman Off-Off Broadway show "My Life is Not My Own - a hour with Harriet Tubman AND received the award for best biographical show in the 2023 United Solo Fall Festival. -Played a supporting role in 12 Days of Christmas Eve with Kelsey Grammar -Played a mother in a scene with Gabriell...
Jan 28, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 14
THANK YOU Mary Catherine George for being my very FIRST guest in 2020 on On The Call, which began the same time as the pandemic. SINCE THEN, Dr. George has accomplished the following: 1) obtained grant dollars to develop a chronic pain relief tool using Virtual Reality 2) learned to make her creative endeavors a priority 3) Health is key to longevity, and so has prioritized her health, mind, body, and soul each day. “The Pandemic taught me a lot, and I feel even more committed to serving others ...
Jan 28, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Meet Leslie Steven Valles, named after the actor, Leslie Nielsen, a passionate and talented individual whose life has been a colorful canvas of creativity and self-expression, as a makeup artist and hairdresser. Born in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, with 7 siblings all told, 4 girls and 3 boys. Leslie quickly discovered his love for the transformative power of hairstyling, after completing cosmetology school, he began his career at Regis at the Fulton Mall in downtown, Bklyn and from there moved on...
Dec 18, 2023•33 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Jim attended Spencerian College in Milwaukee, WI, for Sales & Marketing and was a graduate of Arrowhead High School in Hartland, WI. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. Jim was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to George and Frances Voelzke. Jim and his brother George “Joe” Voelzke grew up in Merton, WI, where his parents ran V’s Tasty Town restaurant. Jim was proud to call himself a “Cheese Head” had many hobbies and was a passionate sports fan. He enjoyed sailing, scuba diving, golfing, s...
Dec 12, 2023•7 min•Season 8Ep. 11
JAN FRANCE: who was born in Chicago, to a mother who was an RN, a father who served in World War II, and a grandfather who served in World War I, has devoted much of her life to helping others. In 1976, Jan rode the 1400 mile Bi-Centennial, Valley Forge, PA on horseback, then in 1983, she organized the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train, which covered 3,228 miles within the state, driving a classic 1915 Chicago freight wagon. She was its Founder, executive director, strategic planner, coordinato...
Nov 26, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Yvonne earned a Master of Arts degree at New School University and a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Puerto Rico. Yvonne completed the Women’s Leadership Institute certificate program at the Hartford Seminary and Education for Ministry (EfM) from the School of Theology, The University of the South. A passionate advocate against domestic violence and sexual assault, Yvonne is a member of the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in the Episcopal Diocese of New York, whe...
Nov 12, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 8
STACY GRAY left her home and family in Indiana for NYC, to pursue a degree in Nursing, and after a brief stint in healthcare, her creative side won out. She earned a spot on the world-famous Apollo stage as an Apollo model, and to make ends meet, she took a job at a beauty supply store on Harlem's bustling 125th Street. The access to hair weaves inspired her to take the initiative to become a self-taught extension specialist, became a Local 798 Union member AND an Award winning, Hairstylist/Make...
Nov 04, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Marilyn Cruz, is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Palms Upon My Hands Inc. Marilyn is an advocate for victims of domestic violence and a survivor of 13 years of abuse, suffered silently, starting from the age of 15. After finding out that her husband was cheating on her, evidenced by the venereal diseases she often had to be treated for, after he fathered two children outside of their marriage, then after he walked out on her, Marilyn turned to clubbing and drinking, losing hers...
Oct 30, 2023•23 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Mario Golden was born in Mexico City in 1964. When he was 14 his family immigrated to South Texas. He graduated from high school as a valedictorian and attended Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in International Development Education (SIDEC) and Teacher Education (STEP). During his time at Stanford he completed internships in clinical psychology at Miramonte Mental Health Services in Palo Alto (California) and at the Constance Bultman Wi...
Oct 30, 2023•48 min•Season 8Ep. 6
CLEM BOWEN + DAWAD PHILIP Clem Bowen grew up in Princess Town, Trinidad, and became an avid sportsman. For over a decade he worked in the aviation industry in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, where he began his journey in the entertainment industry as a DJ. Soon he was driving tours for artists such as Sister Carol and Sugar Minot, and progressed to becoming a road manager of Soca artists throughout the Caribbean, Europe and Africa. He formed his Cariwak Management Agency, which books Calypso & Soca ...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Dr. Kendall K Williams, son of Trinidadians, began playing pan at the age of 4 and later performed with large, world-renowned steel bands in Trinidad and Tobago as well as bands in the New York-based scene for years, then after studies in architecture, he graduated from Florida Memorial University with a BA in Music under the direction of Dr. Dawn Batson, with his main instrument being the steel pan. He continued to further his studies at NYU Steinhardt, where he pursued a Master of Music Degree...
Oct 07, 2023•31 min•Season 8Ep. 4
CECILLE FORD: Was Born in Trinidad, and for over 15 years CECILLE has worked in the financial services arena as: Personal/Executive assistant to senior executive management within financial, social security and human resources organizations, for Deloitte & Touche and UBS Investment Bank, prior to which she managed and developed marketing strategies as Business Development Coordinator to the Hay Group, the global management consulting management consulting firm. Ms. Ford presently manages a s...
Sep 23, 2023•31 min•Season 8Ep. 2
J. ANDRE LAVEAU: Consul General and father of 3, born in Trinidad and Tobago, has served our beloved country and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as a Foreign Service Officer for over 30 years. Mr. Laveau gained his BA in History and Law (Law Major) at the University of the West Indies, Barbados, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations, at the Institute of International Relations at UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad, and his Master’s degree in International Politics (Hons.) from the Universi...
Sep 18, 2023•30 min•Season 8Ep. 1
FELICIA GEORGE aka ARROW THE SYMBOL: Born in and raised in the suburbs of Maplewood-South Orange, New Jersey y- Arrow, The Symbol, formally known as Felisha George, is a recording artist, performer, lyricist and conjurer of rhythmic color, who walked the same school hallways as artists such as Lauryn Hill, Bisa Butler, and Sza. . Following High School, Felisha studied Acting at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Manhattan, and one semester later she transferred to Academy of Art Uni...
Aug 12, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Monique Ferguson-Riley: a mother of five, is a recent MBA graduate of Capella University. Monique also graduated from Bethel University with a bachelor’s degree in ministry in 2017. In the Fall of 2021 Monique Ferguson received the esteemed Alumna of the Year Award where she was recognized By Bethel University in the state of Minnesota for the work that she has done in the lives of at-risk youth and her fight against human trafficking. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for several years wit...
Aug 12, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Lauren LoGiudice: grew up in the Howard Beach section of Queens, New York. After graduating from Wesleyan University , she obtained the American India Foundation William J. Clinton Fellowship Award for service in India. During her tenure in Bangalore, India , she worked with a non-profit organization that served victims of AIDS and studied Bharata Natyam . After attending Lakme Fashion Week in Bombay, Lauren decided to pursue acting back in New York. When she returned, she studied at the most pr...
Aug 12, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 10
TAMIL ROBINSON: Grew from an artist, painter and master airbrush artist, to fashion, crediting his caring instructor Eleta Caldwell at the prestigious Performing Arts High School in Newark for his true artistic development where Robinson free hand sketched, drew, painted, and became a classically trained artist. Robinson worked for the architect firm Campos & Associates for two years where he developed and strengthened his eye for perspective, planting a seed for his love of shapes which wou...
Jun 15, 2023•46 sec•Season 7Ep. 9
ADAM BAPTISTE: is a singer, songwriter, producer, musician, writer, entrepreneur, natural healer whose father is from Trinidad and his mother is from Sweden, and he was just the right age to ride the first waves of hip hop that flooded the streets of Sweden in the 80’s. Adam Baptiste, has a diverse educational background, having studied business and entrepreneurship at Stockholm International Trade School, personal training at SAFE Sweden, and life coaching in Dubai. Adam is also a certified Co-...
May 10, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 8
INGRID LASHLEY : is a graduate of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting and Finance. She also carries the professional designations of Certified Management Accountant, Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Accountant and serves as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago and spent several years at the helm in banking and mortgage financing, and...
May 02, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 7
David Boothman, one of 6 siblings, is a celebrated composer, artist, musician, and educator, currently serves as Master Artist in Residence at the University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT), and the chairman of Caribbean Renaissance Foundation, founded 8/2012 - which is a fusion of creative entities plowing the ground for a cultural revitalization and the re-invention of the Caribbean identity; an innovative strategic engine creating the platform for a proactive and inter- active transformation o...
Apr 26, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 6
DR. CAROL LACHAPELLE: holds a PhD from UTT and Master of Arts from the University of the West Indies. She is a graduate of The London College of Dance and Drama, Dartford College of Education, University of London. Artistic Director of the La Chapelle Dance Company of Trinidad and Tobago. The first Trinidadian to gain Honours in the Royal Academy Ballet Examinations and an exhibition winner. and received her early dance training from Helen Mary Kay. Awarded an Island Scholarship she studied danc...
Apr 24, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 5
DWAYNE LEWIS: Inspired by Karl Kani, at the time a pioneering success in urban apparel, co-founded Dada Supreme apparel and footwear in May 1995, while in his 20s, making a stamp in the athletic arena in 2001. The Dada umbrella consisted of licensees in men's big and tall, young men's, women's, juniors, men's and women's footwear with distribution in the United States, Europe. The name Dada has the Yoruba meaning of “Destiny”, which in turn is the name of his daughter. The clothing company sold ...
Apr 02, 2023•1 min•Season 7Ep. 4
DAVID GULICK: gained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Villanova University, became a Creative Finance Investor and a Licensed Real Estate Agent in 2000, which allows for his comfortable lifestyle of surfing, traveling and enjoying life. He had found success in real estate, he lost everything during the recession of 2008. He filed for bankruptcy in 2010, left the real estate world, became a bartender at exclusive bars and restaurants throughout New York and the Hamptons and then Co...
Mar 24, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 3
KEN SCHIFF: A native New Yorker, Ken was moved to study photography after becoming fascinated by the way images materialized in the dark room. Not long after studying a the School of Visual Arts, he moved to London after which he lived and worked around the world: the Far East, Kathmandu, the Himalayas, Malaysia, all in his early 20’s, developing his craft, expertise, style and body of work, which grew into photo-journalism which he considered his roots. Ken shot for magazines, ad agencies, publ...
Mar 19, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 2
