All things artsy and Caribbean alike

A mini chit chat with the author of 'The Earth of You' Rashi Sanghavi discusses her poetry marketing, navigating the Instagram writing community so much more.

On this segment we are joined by Dale Mahfood a Jamaican born after working on his debut novel for 13 years. Come along with us as we hear pass stories of Jamaican life as well as Dale's process for writing his debut novel as well as his upcoming novel. Dale's Social Links - Dale's Website Dale's Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by Trinidadian; author, filmmaker and artist Neel Latchman! Come along with us for the fun and lighthearted chat as Neel talks about his writing process and inspirations for his trilogy series, and the short debate of not having doubt makes a dream and much more! Neel's Social Links - Neel's Website Get his Books A Neel Latchman Short Film --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by Trinidadian creative and Taylor Swift enthusiast, Aniqah Be where she discusses her stepping stone stories from becoming both a writer and digital artist as well as discussing her debut poetry journal 'But are you really sorry' as well as other upcoming works. Aniqah Be's Social Links --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, we are going regional where Bahamian poet, writer, spoken word artist Tanicia Pratt discusses her debut Poetry Collection called 'Blue' and other fun memorable moments as a growing multi-dimensional creative within the Caribbean. Connect with Tanicia! - Get Blue! Additional Links Tanicia Pratt's goodreads --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by fellow Poet, Keeron Issac discussing his come up from writing to producing his debut poetry collection and other upcoming works and more. Keeron's Instagram Keeron's Facebook Page Poet Tree is available on Amazon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this first segment of 2022 I am joined Musician / Steel Pannist and Content Creator, Sachelle Thomas from the isles of Trinidad & Tobago where she talks about her next step as a Steel Pannist, Steel Pan Education, What content creating is like, her BTS ARMY journey and much more. Her Email to donate to her NYU fund ; sachellethomas98@gmail.com Connect with Sachelle Thomas - Sachelle's Youtube Sachelle's NYU Fund Sachelle's Facebook Sachelle's Instagram Sachelle's TikTok --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

My Dear Daddy Poem Reading by Reanna Peters! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this episode, we are joined by another Caribbean Army segment with the admin base of G-ARMYs from Guyana. Connect with G-ARMYs - G-ARMYs' Twitter i purple shop for K-pop merch for Guyanese armys BTS Caribbean Army Study Survey BTS Caribbean Army Study Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, we are joined by the founder of Caribbean Collective Magazine, Juanita D. About Caribbean Collective Magazine - it is an online lifestyle magazine that represents and celebrated West Indian women with hypenated identities in the United States, Canada the United Kindgom and so on. Caribbean Collective Magazine Social Links - Caribbean Colletive Magazine's Website Caribbean Collective Magazine's Instagram Caribbean Collective Magazine's Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment I am joined by my very first international and non - Caribbean guest, my dear friend Hinna of Brown Girls Connect as we chat about the mental well being of students, college life , religon, K-dramas and so much more. Brown Girls Connect is a mental, physical and wellness platform that Hinna has recently created that provides a safe and healthy digital friendly environment for everyone to connect too. Connect with Hinna - Brown Girls Connect --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I am joined by author of Tabanca and Other Stories, Tricia Chin as we discuss local Trinidadian folklore, the publishing world, a little off topic ramblings and more. Connect with Tricia Chin - Her Instagram Get Tabanca and Other Stories --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I am joined by a fellow BTS Trini army named Samantha as she shares with me her BTS journey and army story. Join us as we discuss and also food dishes that we would recommend for BTS or any BTS army who plans to visit the Caribbean. The similarities and differences between Trinbagoian and South Korean culture and so much more. Want to be a part of the BTS Caribbean A.R.M.Y. study then click on the link below for further instructions. - BTS Caribbean A.R.M.Y. Study Survey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I share why I decided why I wanted to have a podcast and I am also joined by a BTS army, who goes by the name of Khoya shares with me her BTS journey and army story and how it has helped her not indiviually but to also become a good mother to her kids. Also I gave a little insight into my Caribbean army study process, stay tune and tell all your Caribbean army friends. BTS CARIBBEAN ARMY STUDY LINKS - BTS Caribbean Army Study Blog Caribbean A.R.M.Y. Study Survey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I am joined by a BTS army, named Shayna as she shares with me her BTS journey and army story and how she was able to find that spark and love for dancing again through BTS. Also I gave a little insight into my Caribbean army study process, stay tune and tell all your Caribbean army friends who may be intrested in particpating in the study. BTS CARIBBEAN ARMY STUDY LINKS - BTS Caribbean Army Study Blog Caribbean A.R.M.Y. Study Survey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I am joined by BTS Puerto Rican fanbase 'Bori ARMY inc' as they share with me their start up, Bori ARMYs, and their fellow local's response of BTS and the BTS Bori Army and much more! Connect with - Bori ARMY inc Want to be part of the BTS CARIBBEAN ARMY STUDY, click the link below to see further instructions - BTS Caribbean A.R.M.Y. study --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I am joined by Shari Paul who is a speculative fiction writer from Trinidad and Tobago. Furthermore, she shares what it was like being able to pursue creative writing at a university level as well as discussing what it is like being published by FIYAH Literary Magazine and The Dark Magazine for her short stories; The Epic Of Sakina, Stretch and After Life and much more! Connect with Shari Paul - Shari Paul's Blog A compliation of Shari Paul's short stories --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment I share some poetry and novel recommendations from my 'TO BE READ' AND 'READ' pile and also my friend Ranni Rose stops by to share her love for Emily Dickinson and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, we are joined by N.G. Pletier author of adult contemporary romance 'Sweethand'. Join us as we touch on topics such as; the local folklore characters within Trinidad & Tobago, the publishing world, anime recommendations and so much more! ABOUT N.G. PLETIER - She is an island girl born and raised on the island of Trinidad & Tobago where she currently lives with her love for devouring words and books. To connect with N.G. Peltier - Her Twitter Her Blog Her Instagram Buy Sweethand --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment I am joined by the lovely admin of the Jamaican Army Union where we discuss their start up of being the first and only Jamaican fan base for BTS. As well as discussing Jamaican A.R.MY.s as well as discussing on how they are represented within the Jamaican atmosphere as well as diving into the musical elements of Jamaican music with the likes of Dancehall and Reggae in BTS' music and so much more. ABOUT THE JAMAICAN ARMY UNION - They are first and largest fanbase for Jamaican fans for the South Korean super group BTS. Connect with the Jamaican Army Union Vote for the BTS Jamaican Army to get a chart To participate in the BTS Caribbean Army study --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, we are joined by writer and founder of Anything Really TT; Dion Carrington. On this 8th episode we touch on a variety of topics from; Art, Music, Artistry and The Local Artistry within Trinidad & Tobago and so much more. To connect with Dion - His Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by writer, editor and newly established author of two times removed, Tiara Jade. In this episode we discuss Indo-Caribbean Reads, #ReadCaribbean book recommendations and our own Indo-Caribbean identity. ABOUT TIARA JADE - Tiara Jade Chutkhan is a book blogger. writer and editor born and raised in Toronto. Her Indo-Caribbean heritage is extremely important to her and she strives to create representation for her community. Her writing is geared toward exploring the Indo-Caribbean diaspora, its history and culture. Connect with Tiara - Tiara's Instagram Tiara's Youtube Get Two Times Removed --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by founder and creator of 'The Fairy Lifestyle' blog, Ella Romain. Join us, as we touch on topics from societal issues, young adulting, book recommendations, writing, food, fashion and so on. Connect with Ella - The Fairy Lifestyle's Blog The Fairy Lifestyle's Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by my good friend Daniella and fellow BTS army member as we talk all things BTS & ARMY, & THE BTS Caribbean Army and her love for art; the struggles and overcoming the struggles of being a creative within Trinidad & Tobago. Dani's Art Page --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment I am joined by Trinidadian digital Content Creator, Musician and Steel Pannist, Joshua Regrello join us as we talk about his latest project 'Samples in Soca', The Regrello touch in his steelpan covers and being touched by the BTS Army. Connect with with Joshua - His Instagram His Youtube His Tik Tok --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment we are joined by small business owner as she discusses her the thriving scarf business and how she got into sewing as well as other miscellaneous chatty delights. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this segment, I have my first guest with me, she's a DJ by profession from Trinidad and Tobago also known as Dj Charlotte. On this pod, we dive into the radio landscape of Trinidad and Tobago and what Trinidadians listen to music wise. We also touch a little bit on Spotify being released in over 15 Caribbean countries and what will the effects or impacts be for local artists within the Caribbean. And lastly, we talk about K-pop on the radio, its misconceptions and understandings within the Trinidadian space as well as what it means to be a BTS Caribbean Army in any BTS Army space. Dj Charlotte's soundcloud --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this first segment, I dive into my writing journey. If you have any thoughts about this is segment send me a message or send me suggestions on what you would like to hear on the podcast. :) - ~ https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message

On this podcast we discuss everything from music, food, literature, books, fashion, societal issues and pressures maybe with a guest or two in a Caribbean frame of mind, I am your host Sincerely, the Lilac writer! Connect with me --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelythelilacwriter/message