December 26, 2024 • 9 mins
As we prepare for 2025, I'm excited to unveil a major milestone— January 13, 2025 will be the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Carry On Friends Podcast! 🎉
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the podcast and looking to the future, I am excited to announce the birth of the Carry On Friends membership community! The Carry On Friends Community of Friends Membership will launch on January 13, 2025. This new membership community is designed to bring together passionate individuals who value culture, connection, and meaningful contribution.
In this bonus-episode, I share:
- The vision behind the community
- What each membership tier offers (Foundation, Roots, and Legacy)
- How Founding Members can lock in lifetime pricing by February 28th.
- Why Roots and Legacy include an application process to keep the community intentional
Whether you’re looking for exclusive content, meaningful discussions, or premium mentorship opportunities, there’s a place for you here.
As we mark a significant chapter in Carry On Friends, I invite you to join our waitlist and become a founding member of this transformative community. Limited spots mean a rare opportunity to lock in special rates and be part of something truly impactful. Your unwavering support over the past ten years has been invaluable, and whether you're a long-time listener or a new listener, I can't wait to embark on this new phase together.
Join the waitlist today to be the first to know when doors open on January 13th.
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Sign up for one of our paid memberships to access "The After Show", early episode releases, exclusive content and connect with like-minded individuals. JOIN TODAY! - Donate:
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
Hey everyone, welcome to this very special bonus
episode of the podcast.
This podcast, carry On Friends,has always been a place for
culture, connection andmeaningful conversations, and
now I'm taking it to the nextlevel.
On January 13, 2015, I launchedthe very first episode of the
(00:25):
podcast.
Can you believe it?
It's 10 years since the veryfirst episode of Carry On
Friends 10 years.
It feels like it wasn't thatlong ago, but I know it was that
long ago.
It's like that really surrealfeeling to look back at this
(00:46):
journey, and what started as apassion project to amplify
Caribbean voices has grown intosomething really special that's
connected so many of you to meacross the diaspora.
Now, as I reflect on thismilestone, I realize that it is
(01:07):
time Time for a way for us toconnect more deeply, to continue
the conversations we've startedhere on the podcast and to grow
together.
And I wanted to do that in away that felt authentic to me,
and that's why I'm excited toshare a special announcement
(01:28):
with you On January 13, 2025,the 10-year anniversary of the
launch of our first episode I'llbe launching the Carry On
Friends community of friends.
This isn't just a membership.
It's a space where we canconnect authentically within
(01:49):
whatever feels right for you,grow personally, professionally,
and preserve the incrediblelegacy of our culture.
Now I've designed threemembership tiers foundation,
roots and legacy each tailoredto meet you where you are,
(02:10):
whether you're just startingyour journey, listening to the
podcast and getting used to theshow and enjoying the content,
or you're ready to buildsomething lasting.
So let's dive a little bit moreinto why I'm launching this,
what's included, why you shouldconsider joining, especially now
during our founding memberwindow.
(02:32):
So over the years, I've had alot of amazing conversations
with listeners like you.
Most of you engage with meoffline.
You will comment on socialmedia posts, but oftentimes you
are sending DMs, you are sendingme emails, and that's how most
of you have chosen to connectwith me and the podcast.
(02:55):
One of the common things thatkeeps coming up in these
off-the-ear conversations, as Ilike to call them, is a craving
for deeper, more meaningfulconnections, a space to explore
culture, a little bit more ideasand growth in a way that feels
intentional and impactful.
(03:16):
I also heard a lot of onlinespaces feel impersonal, too big,
overwhelming, not safe.
That's why it's important forme to create this community that
prioritize quality overquantity, where every voice
matters and where we can trulyconnect and do some things that
(03:38):
are impactful.
So the community of friends isdesigned to bring us together,
to spark these deeperconversations and again create a
space where we can learn, grow,share and support one another.
It's about culture, it's aboutconnection, it's about
contribution, because all of ustogether, we can build something
(04:01):
bigger than ourselves.
Now let me tell you a little bitmore about how the membership
works.
Okay, so, as I mentioned before, there are three tiers
foundation, roots and legacy.
Foundation is our first tierand this is for you if you love
the podcast and want to take astep further and support the
(04:23):
podcast.
With foundation, you'll getaccess to early episodes,
exclusive bonus content andlight level engagement, so
you'll be able to comment on thebonus content and posts, and
it's perfect if you're lookingfor a low commitment but still
want to support the show and geta little extra, a little brata.
(04:44):
Roots this is where things getinteractive.
Roots is for you if you wantmore discussions you want to be
part of, like live workshops orwebinars.
I'll have some courses up there, courses that I've done in the
past that they'll go in there inour library, and if you are
(05:04):
someone who loves diving alittle deeper into the content,
I'll have Ask Me Anythingsessions more regularly.
If you love connecting withothers, roots is where you'll
thrive.
Now Legacy is the premium tier,and this is for those who are
highly committed and want to getmore access not only to content
(05:28):
but also to me to content butalso to me.
Legacy members.
They get everything in Rootsplus exclusive access to a
mastermind or accountabilitygroup.
You'll get backstage access topodcast recordings so when I'm
recording with guests or certainepisodes, you'll be able to sit
backstage and watch therecording live.
(05:48):
I don't know if many of youknow this, but when we did the
Bob Marley One Love Movie TownHall, we did have some people
who had backstage access.
They weren't on screen, butthey were in the space watching
the recording live andcommenting in the chat while we
were recording.
So that is a perk that'sincluded in Legacy.
(06:11):
If you're looking for directfeedback, advice, deeper level
of connection, legacy is theperfect fit for you.
For those ready to dive deeper,our Roots and Legacy tiers are
designed for highly engagedmembers who want to make
meaningful contributions to thecommunity.
These tiers include a quickapplication process to ensure
(06:34):
we're building a space thatreflects our shared values of
culture, connection andcontribution.
If this sounds like you, I'dlove for you to apply.
And here's the best part If youare joining during our founding
member window, you lock in aspecial lifetime pricing for as
long as you stay a member.
(06:55):
So if you stay a member and youdon't interrupt your membership,
you're locking these prices.
If you join and then you canceland then you join back, that's
a different price.
So that means if you joinduring the founding member
window and you stay a member,you'll always pay the lowest
rate, even as the communitygrows and evolves.
(07:17):
But this offer is onlyavailable until February 28th
and spaces are limited,especially for the legacy tier.
Now here's the breakdown.
So foundation starts at $3 amonth, roots is $10 a month and
Legacy, with all its premiumperks, is $20 a month.
After February 28th, theserates will go up to the standard
(07:40):
pricing.
So now is the time for you tosecure your spot.
So who is the paid onlinecommunity of friends for?
(08:04):
If you're someone who loves thepodcast and wants more access
to ideas, conversation,community discussion, culture,
you want low commitment.
If you're ready to engagedeeply and connect with others,
roots will be your spot, yourlittle corner.
And if you're looking formentorship, accountability and a
premium experience, legacy isthe tier for you.
Wherever you are, in yourinterest and your journey.
(08:27):
The online community of friendsis designed to meet you where
you are and help you grow.
I'm extremely excited for thisnext chapter and I'd love for
you to be a part of it.
To join the waitlist or tolearn more about the community,
click the link in the show notes.
Remember the founding memberpricing ends February 28th and
spots are limited, especiallyfor the legacy tier.
This is your chance to be partof something meaningful from.
(08:48):
Remember the founding member.
Pricing ends February 28th andspots are limited, especially
for the legacy tier.
This is your chance to be partof something meaningful from the
very beginning and to helpshape the community, because the
community grows as we grow andyou'll be a part of helping
nurture the growth of thecommunity and you're locking
exclusive lifetime rate.
I am extremely grateful foryour support over the last 10
(09:12):
years, whether you've beenlistening from day one or you've
just started.
I'm truly grateful and I can'twait to connect with you in this
new space and, as I love to sayat the end of every episode
walk good.
Hey everyone, welcome to this very special bonus
episode of the podcast.
This podcast, carry On Friends,has always been a place for
culture, connection andmeaningful conversations, and
now I'm taking it to the nextlevel.
On January 13, 2015, I launchedthe very first episode of the
(00:25):
podcast.
Can you believe it?
It's 10 years since the veryfirst episode of Carry On
Friends 10 years.
It feels like it wasn't thatlong ago, but I know it was that
long ago.
It's like that really surrealfeeling to look back at this
(00:46):
journey, and what started as apassion project to amplify
Caribbean voices has grown intosomething really special that's
connected so many of you to meacross the diaspora.
Now, as I reflect on thismilestone, I realize that it is
(01:07):
time Time for a way for us toconnect more deeply, to continue
the conversations we've startedhere on the podcast and to grow
together.
And I wanted to do that in away that felt authentic to me,
and that's why I'm excited toshare a special announcement
(01:28):
with you On January 13, 2025,the 10-year anniversary of the
launch of our first episode I'llbe launching the Carry On
Friends community of friends.
This isn't just a membership.
It's a space where we canconnect authentically within
(01:49):
whatever feels right for you,grow personally, professionally,
and preserve the incrediblelegacy of our culture.
Now I've designed threemembership tiers foundation,
roots and legacy each tailoredto meet you where you are,
(02:10):
whether you're just startingyour journey, listening to the
podcast and getting used to theshow and enjoying the content,
or you're ready to buildsomething lasting.
So let's dive a little bit moreinto why I'm launching this,
what's included, why you shouldconsider joining, especially now
during our founding memberwindow.
(02:32):
So over the years, I've had alot of amazing conversations
with listeners like you.
Most of you engage with meoffline.
You will comment on socialmedia posts, but oftentimes you
are sending DMs, you are sendingme emails, and that's how most
of you have chosen to connectwith me and the podcast.
(02:55):
One of the common things thatkeeps coming up in these
off-the-ear conversations, as Ilike to call them, is a craving
for deeper, more meaningfulconnections, a space to explore
culture, a little bit more ideasand growth in a way that feels
intentional and impactful.
(03:16):
I also heard a lot of onlinespaces feel impersonal, too big,
overwhelming, not safe.
That's why it's important forme to create this community that
prioritize quality overquantity, where every voice
matters and where we can trulyconnect and do some things that
(03:38):
are impactful.
So the community of friends isdesigned to bring us together,
to spark these deeperconversations and again create a
space where we can learn, grow,share and support one another.
It's about culture, it's aboutconnection, it's about
contribution, because all of ustogether, we can build something
(04:01):
bigger than ourselves.
Now let me tell you a little bitmore about how the membership
works.
Okay, so, as I mentioned before, there are three tiers
foundation, roots and legacy.
Foundation is our first tierand this is for you if you love
the podcast and want to take astep further and support the
(04:23):
podcast.
With foundation, you'll getaccess to early episodes,
exclusive bonus content andlight level engagement, so
you'll be able to comment on thebonus content and posts, and
it's perfect if you're lookingfor a low commitment but still
want to support the show and geta little extra, a little brata.
(04:44):
Roots this is where things getinteractive.
Roots is for you if you wantmore discussions you want to be
part of, like live workshops orwebinars.
I'll have some courses up there, courses that I've done in the
past that they'll go in there inour library, and if you are
(05:04):
someone who loves diving alittle deeper into the content,
I'll have Ask Me Anythingsessions more regularly.
If you love connecting withothers, roots is where you'll
thrive.
Now Legacy is the premium tier,and this is for those who are
highly committed and want to getmore access not only to content
(05:28):
but also to me to content butalso to me.
Legacy members.
They get everything in Rootsplus exclusive access to a
mastermind or accountabilitygroup.
You'll get backstage access topodcast recordings so when I'm
recording with guests or certainepisodes, you'll be able to sit
backstage and watch therecording live.
(05:48):
I don't know if many of youknow this, but when we did the
Bob Marley One Love Movie TownHall, we did have some people
who had backstage access.
They weren't on screen, butthey were in the space watching
the recording live andcommenting in the chat while we
were recording.
So that is a perk that'sincluded in Legacy.
(06:11):
If you're looking for directfeedback, advice, deeper level
of connection, legacy is theperfect fit for you.
For those ready to dive deeper,our Roots and Legacy tiers are
designed for highly engagedmembers who want to make
meaningful contributions to thecommunity.
These tiers include a quickapplication process to ensure
(06:34):
we're building a space thatreflects our shared values of
culture, connection andcontribution.
If this sounds like you, I'dlove for you to apply.
And here's the best part If youare joining during our founding
member window, you lock in aspecial lifetime pricing for as
long as you stay a member.
(06:55):
So if you stay a member and youdon't interrupt your membership,
you're locking these prices.
If you join and then you canceland then you join back, that's
a different price.
So that means if you joinduring the founding member
window and you stay a member,you'll always pay the lowest
rate, even as the communitygrows and evolves.
(07:17):
But this offer is onlyavailable until February 28th
and spaces are limited,especially for the legacy tier.
Now here's the breakdown.
So foundation starts at $3 amonth, roots is $10 a month and
Legacy, with all its premiumperks, is $20 a month.
After February 28th, theserates will go up to the standard
(07:40):
pricing.
So now is the time for you tosecure your spot.
So who is the paid onlinecommunity of friends for?
(08:04):
If you're someone who loves thepodcast and wants more access
to ideas, conversation,community discussion, culture,
you want low commitment.
If you're ready to engagedeeply and connect with others,
roots will be your spot, yourlittle corner.
And if you're looking formentorship, accountability and a
premium experience, legacy isthe tier for you.
Wherever you are, in yourinterest and your journey.
(08:27):
The online community of friendsis designed to meet you where
you are and help you grow.
I'm extremely excited for thisnext chapter and I'd love for
you to be a part of it.
To join the waitlist or tolearn more about the community,
click the link in the show notes.
Remember the founding memberpricing ends February 28th and
spots are limited, especiallyfor the legacy tier.
This is your chance to be partof something meaningful from.
(08:48):
Remember the founding member.
Pricing ends February 28th andspots are limited, especially
for the legacy tier.
This is your chance to be partof something meaningful from the
very beginning and to helpshape the community, because the
community grows as we grow andyou'll be a part of helping
nurture the growth of thecommunity and you're locking
exclusive lifetime rate.
I am extremely grateful foryour support over the last 10
(09:12):
years, whether you've beenlistening from day one or you've
just started.
I'm truly grateful and I can'twait to connect with you in this
new space and, as I love to sayat the end of every episode
walk good.
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