Kulcha Shock Abroad
Kulcha Shock Abroad (Formerly Kulcha Shock with Charm) is a vibrant take on career, travel, dating, marriage and everyday life from the Jamaican perspective. Kulcha Shock Abroad is packed with funny stories, inspiring interviews and thought provoking topics all based on life growing up in Jamaica and how it shapes our culture (kulcha) shock experience abroad. This podcast is dedicated to the Jamaican people , the diaspora and progressive minds who seek to understand the culture.
Episodes
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monique Kelly an Assistant Professor at the Michigan State University. Monique is a former track athlete from Kingston, Jamaica.
We dive into aspects of the classism and racism debate and specific social issues initiated by Slavery and colonialism in Jamaica. In addition, Monique tackles controversial topics such as skin bleaching and the political contribution to racism in Jamaica...
As Jamaicans, we grew up seeing our parents and grandparents toil day and night to provide. We saw working hard as a sign of strength and an avenue to success. Many did not stop to think about how the workaholic culture impacts our mental health.
In this episode, Sara Joi, a mental wellness expert and self-care advocate discusses Jamaican culture and self-care.
Sara Joi Trowers was born and raised in Mandeville, ...
My guest is former Jamaican high school athlete now turned Mental Wellness Coach and Professor, Dr. Claudia Marshall. We talk about ways to overcome imposter syndrome and step into your greatness.
We also dive into the cultural aspects of growing up Jamaican and what helps or hinders us when navigating imposter syndrome.
Dr. Claudia C. Marshall is a Jamaican born , former athlete who persevered and achieved...
New Year!
New Look!
New opportunity to start afresh!
Hey! Allow me to reintroduce my Podcast!
I started the podcast journey without being fully prepared. However, the only way to improve is to start!
There was a name, a concept, bad audio but I kept pushing. What I've learned along the journey is that perfection can stifle or kill dreams.
𝗞𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶...
Just call me First cousin Charmaine and we will be fine!!!
Meet the Mitchell (MTM) family is a modern Jamaican and Chinese blended family who launched a YouTube channel chronicling their day to day life.
The family, led by Dancehall artiste Tami Chin (Tami Chynn) and Wayne Mitchell ( Wayne Marshall) shows us their life as parents of 4 boys with a multi cultural, extended family in Jamaica.
In this episode I...
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Recently John Legend and Chrissy Teigen shared a heart wrenching story of infant loss and this sparked so much conversation among women who suffer in silence with this issue. As Jamaicans and possibly the Caribbean, this is not something that we speak about growing up, our women for the most part suffer in silence .
In this episode Kay, a Jamaican born registered nurs...
In this episode Ryan Strachan shares the prospects for investing in Jamaica and tips for first time investors.
Ryan Strachan is the Assistant Vice President of Investor Relations - Grace Kennedy Capital Management Limited , a private equity and investment advisory arm of GraceKennedy.Ryan Strachan has over 10 years of experience in the local financial services industry.
Brokerage Resources mentioned in the episode:
TD Amer...
And We're Back!!!!
In this episode Charm introduces Season 2 which will share ideas on legacy building and dealing with life struggles that we must consider when taking the next step towards generational wealth for Caribbean people and the Diaspora.
This season will be sprinkled with fun conversations as usual but the time is now to define what our future goals.
Traveling in the Covid-19 Pandemic is filled with uncertainties. On this episode I share my experiences traveling to my Island of birth and what you'll need to know before booking your trip .
On this episode my guests Florida Attorneys Harold Pryor and Nikeisha Pryor gives us the historical and legal context that helps us understand racial tensions in 2020.
I have known Niki, as she is often affectionately called, since high school in our small town in Manchester, Jamaica . Personally she has been a role model and inspiration to me and so many of our high school peers. I was delighted to interview her and even...
Jamaicans are everywhere! When I say everywhere I mean we literally dash way like salt! ( For my non-patois listeners this means we really are everywhere just like salt)
Not only are we dispersed all over the world sprinkling scotch bonnet pepper in every corner; but we also play an integral role in key sectors of society.
Healthcare is one such area where Caribbean people shine!
According the the US Ce...
In this episode we discuss the highlights of Trinidad carnival and most importantly, why it is a MUST go for Soca lovers and persons who are up for a good cultural immersion.
This episode also highlights great resources that can be found on globalcarnivalist.com, concierge service /booking scams to be on the look out for with a few crazy stories sprinkled in. Whew!
This episode examines the challenges the world is facing with an ever evolving Global Pandemic caused by Covid-19. This is a new space for many of us and as Caribbean natives there are aspects of our upbringing that can help us cope with this new normal.
This episode examines some of the dating challenges faced by many single women today. We talk survival tips on how to cope with social media pressures and society expectations. I share dating horror stories and how women I know have handled them real time.
Traveling anywhere in world during the Christmas holidays can be pricey to say the least! However if you are a Jamaican native traveling back home for the holidays is not only a hassle but in most cases the most expensive vacation of the year.
Considering the fact that airline prices may even triple during this time; many Jamaicans do an annual evaluation of whether this trip is worth it or not.
In this episode w...
In this episode I reflect on some of my personal life lessons on the year and decade. In addition I dive into some steps you can incorporate in your daily routine to maximize your potential and shine as the BEST YOU!
Jamaican Born wife, mother and fitness expert Ann Marie Meeks joins Kulcha Shock with Charm family to discuss life in Down Under. Ann Marie describes cultural adaptation, interracial marriage and the impact of her upbringing in rural Jamaica on her life abroad.
My Guest Dr. Tiphanie Ivey is a Jamaica born scholar, wife and mother of 3 children who shares her experiences with living abroad and balancing the challenges of having a family away from her place of birth. Tiphanie provides helpful insight and tips that may help mothers in particular find a balance between personal , career aspirations and raising a family.
This episode describes common questions that we sometimes ask blindly without thinking of the impact on others. I have certainly asked these questions before only to find out how it triggered someone else as well as being on the receiving end of thoughtless questions. This may resonate with you or invoke serious thought prior to having these conversations.
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