Shameless Talks presents: FARIN

Growing up in Canada as a second-generation Afro-Jamaican came with many challenges due to my identity being caught between the West and the Islands. Second-generation youth of the Caribbean diaspora are often overlooked, but little do they know, they are actually a key component in the future development of the Caribbean. I wanted to create a podcast that would shine a spotlight on these youth, and teach them how to utilize the privilege within their complex identities to better the positioning of the islands in the global sphere. In creating this podcast, it was very important for me to ensure that I was able to display my message effectively and make a genuine impact on my listeners. It was challenging because I would spend hours over-thinking and re-editing in hope of making everything perfect, until I learned how to become comfortable with the idea of being imperfect. I was able to affirm to myself that this is my first ever podcast and my editing isn’t at the level of a professional, but having room to improve does not mean that I, along with the content I produce, am not already great, and that I won’t empower someone in some way. So I hope I’m listening to my podcast, you get to learn about second gens, their significance, the intersections within their experiences, what you can do to participate in movement, and most importantly how to become at peace with yourself by acknowledging the power within you.