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On this latest episode we chat with UC Berkeley Production Manager Jamila Cobham on the role of theatre and the value of the arts in telling our stories. We talk theatre and the arts in Barbados and the region, the role of women and the future and sustainability of theatre.
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What would the world be like if women did not have to constantly manage their lives around safety from violence?
On this episode we chat with Patrice Daniel, Psychotherapist and Activist. We discuss violence against women and girls and the widespread nature of this lived experience. We also chat about the myths and root causes of gender based violence, the region’s culture of violence and silence and the important work...
On this episode we chat with Dr. Lesley Reece, Palliative Physician. We discuss how she found her way into this career, the myths about palliative care and her dream to get palliative care into the public health care system. We also chat about the value of having a sense of humour and her podcast Pink Megaphone.
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On this episode we chat with HR professional Tiffany Jones about the future of work, managing career anxiety and imposter syndrome and the value of mentorship and networking even into retirement.
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In celebration of Child Month we interview 17 year old student and founder of PCSG Jasmine Greene. We chat about how she created a free e-school on Discord in the midst of the pandemic to help Caribbean students, and her thoughts on the education system. We also discuss the highs and lows of managing the business, her dreams and what she has been doing for fun.
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We are back! Welcome to Season 3
On this episode we chat with freelance creative consultant Paula Anne Jackman, we talk Barbadian culture and its evolution and the work of building a brand and finding your tribe. We also discuss the power of social media and navigating the pitfalls of consequence culture.
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On this final episode of Season 2 we chat with Dietitian Julian Rowe on all things food. We discuss food as medicine and whether the gut really is the body's second brain. We also talk technology, dieting and eating healthy on a budget.
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So you’re on a mission to build an empire, but have you made a will? Join me as I chat with attorney Laverne Ochoa-Clarke on estate planning which, isn’t just for the wealthy. We bust myths and discuss why it’s not only important for older persons but even for business owners and pet parents.
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For those of you reminiscing about Carnival and when we could all go outside, check out this episode with Jin Forde, Fashion Designer. We discuss her journey to becoming a fashion designer, Caribbean fashion, the importance of authenticity, flexibility and curating your own experiences.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GxMZo32G0Tg
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In the past year grief and loss have never been far from our minds. On this episode I chat with Janelle Chase-Mayers, Grief Recovery Specialist. We discuss the universal and deeply personal nature of grief, debunk myths and acknowledge how positive feelings and personal growth can coexist with grief. We consider cultural and gendered approaches to grief and the skills needed to hold space for others.
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Check out this episode with Dr. Sharon Harvey , Consultant Psychiatrist. We discuss the link between stress and mental health challenges, how it can impact men & women differently, the need to change the way we view the treatment of mental illness and the future of psychiatry.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/q8TV6QEW6_k
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On this episode we chat with Kim Ramsay, Criminologist and Author. We discuss her new book, the many causes of crime and the systemic and integrative approach needed for its reduction. We also look at how important it is that the justice system be seen as just and the need for a more gendered assessment of crime.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/j3Chuay8qps
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Join me as I chat with Karmena McArthur, Chief Information Security Officer at IslandNet. We discuss the importance of data and data privacy, cyber-attacks, smart devices and the need for public education especially in the era of social media.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Qugrq9I0B1s
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Happy Independence Barbados! On this episode we chat with Sandra Osborne SCM, QC, President of the Barbados Olympic Association. We discuss her leadership style as the first female president, the value of sport in building community and national pride and as a tool for social change. We also look at the unique challenges of girls and women in sport and the role of the Women in Sport Commissions.
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Oh how I have missed you. Welcome to Season 2!
On this episode we chat with Tonni Brodber, Representative a.i. UN Women Caribbean about where the organization stands on its 10 year Anniversary, the critical work of striving for gender equality and the importance of telling our stories.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_38aWTWFh30
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On this final episode of Season 1 we press pause with Jasmine Evelyn, a pelvic health physiotherapist and yoga teacher. We talk yoga,mindfulness and meditation, lock down lessons and her fulfilling work as a pelvic health physio.
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On this Episode we chat with Chelceé Brathwaithe, Trade Researcher at the Shridath Ramphal Centre. We discuss climate change, doomsday predictions, food security and how big ocean economies can use our collective voices to make a difference.
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On this episode we chat with Dr. Rashida Daisley, Medical Director of the Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA); we discuss the role of the BFPA, sexual and reproductive health and fertility rates and the ageing population.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8rXSigS8J5U
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On this Episode we chat with Damilola Gittens, Certified Financial Planner & Chartered Investment Manager. She gives insights on attitudes to financial management across cultures and genders, and great advice on achieving financial goals and building wealth.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VhpNc1x3vF8
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Join me as I chat with Shernell Layne, Chemical Engineer and Technical Sales Manager at Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits. We discuss her experience as a woman in engineering, the history of women in brewing, her vision for the rum industry and the importance of girls in STEM.
Also on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CBU2jIJt5EE
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