Black Island Girl

Mabrika!  Happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This is a special day for the Kalinago people of Dominica. This year you celebrate under the theme Indigenous youth as agent of change and self-determination and I would like to say thanks the Kalinago community for allowing me into their space for the purpose of my research titled Territory; Commonalities between the Reclamation of the Kalinago Language and Connection to Land. Your interviews have amplified the theme. This podcast episode you are about to listen to was part of my major research project that featured interviews of over 10 Kalinago women, and captured  two of them Dr. Velma Valmond and Vincia Casey in a 10 minute podcast called Woryijan (Women); Kalinago women and Intersectionality.  The entire research project which includes a documentary will be presented to the Kalinago people some time this month. I would like to dedicate this podcast to the late Dr. Velma Valmond. Episode Background: Intersectionality provides the framework to analyze how social division of race, gender and other identities play a role in how the Kalinago women are stereotyped, vilified and also commodified, all of which affects social inequality. These factors may play a major role in how the women's socioeconomic structure is resolved. Intersectionality is employed as the lens to view these issues in hopes that it will challenge the work that needs to be done for and within their community. It is considered to address these discriminating complexities Kalinago women are exposed to.Support the show

“Jackie”  is a newly single mum. She became pregnant and gave birth during the Covid19 pandemic. “Jackie” is a pseudonym.This podcast series called Dominican Women; My Covid 19 Experience was taped over a two-week period in October of 2021.It features stories of Dominican women during the Covid19 pandemic. At the time of taping Dominica had a total recovered case of 4,537 and as of November 1, 2021, 32 deaths of which 18 were women between the ages of 40-107 years.This podcast series was funded by the Clara Lionel Foundation, as part of Internews' Eastern Caribbean Small Grants Program, to support the production of stories of COVID resilient groups and communities in Barbados and Dominica. Dominican women; My Covid19 Experience was recorded in-person and virtually via ZOOM in Dominica. It was produced by Black Island Girl Multimedia     Narrator | Host | Producer:Jael Joseph (she,her)www.jaeljoseph.com Music Composition: Tropikal “All-in-One” produced and composed by Kenrick Lawrence & Jade Leatham For all Inquiries contact: Black Island Girl MultimediaEmail: blackislandgirl@gmail.com www.blackislandgirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackislandgirl2Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackislandgirlTwitter: www.twitter.com/blackislandgirlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Guest: “Leandra”Leandra is a teacher of an all-girls school.This podcast series called Dominican Women; My Covid 19 Experience was taped over a two-week period in October of 2021.It features stories of Dominican women during the Covid19 pandemic. At the time of taping Dominica had total recovered cases of 4,537 and as of November 1, 2021, 32 deaths of which 18 were women between the ages of 40-107 years.This podcast series was funded by the Clara Lionel Foundation, as part of Internews' Eastern Caribbean Small Grants Program, to support the production of stories of COVID resilient groups and communities in Barbados and Dominica. Dominican women; My Covid19 Experience was recorded in-person and virtually via ZOOM in Dominica. It was produced by Black Island Girl Multimedia     Narrator | Host | Producer:Jael Joseph (she,her)www.jaeljoseph.com Music Composition: Tropikal “All-in-One” produced and composed by Kenrick Lawrence & Jade Leatham For all Inquiries contact: Black Island Girl MultimediaEmail: blackislandgirl@gmail.com www.blackislandgirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackislandgirl2Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackislandgirlTwitter: www.twitter.com/blackislandgirlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Guest: “Amy”Amy is a banker and mother of a three-year-old little girl.This podcast series called Dominican Women; My Covid 19 Experience was taped over a two-week period in October of 2021.It features stories of Dominican women during the Covid19 pandemic. At the time of taping Dominica had total recovered cases of 4,537 and as of November 1, 2021, 32 deaths of which 18 were women between the ages of 40-107 years.This podcast series was funded by the Clara Lionel Foundation, as part of Internews' Eastern Caribbean Small Grants Program, to support the production of stories of COVID resilient groups and communities in Barbados and Dominica. Dominican women; My Covid19 Experience was recorded in-person and virtually via ZOOM in Dominica. It was produced by Black Island Girl Multimedia     Narrator | Host | Producer:Jael Joseph (she,her)www.jaeljoseph.com Music Composition: Tropikal “All-in-One” produced and composed by Kenrick Lawrence & Jade Leatham For all Inquiries contact: Black Island Girl MultimediaEmail: blackislandgirl@gmail.com www.blackislandgirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blackislandgirl2Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackislandgirlTwitter: www.twitter.com/blackislandgirlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Black Island Girl    ~ small island…… B.I.GSupport at www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph Black Island Girl Multimedia is an online magazine that profiles prolific women and female ran organizations who are of the Caribbean islands and identify as women of African heritage. The show will be available as a podcast and a profile available on www.blackislandgirl.com S1 E04 - Unpacking Hair Issues with Trudy Christian, Jodie Dublin-Dangleben & Alice Dalrymple Length - 23:10Special thanks to Trudy Christian, Jodie Dublin-Dangleben & Alice Dalrymple Also, all the women who sent in their voice notes for the project especially Vynlize Dailey,  Samyah Marcellin and  Desma Charlemagne-Michel for joining me along and agreeing to do this one with me!! Sponsored by: National Co-operative Credit Union DominicaOriginal Music Intro & OutroTropikal Muzic Excerpts from "Keep Calm Podcast" for free non-copyright music available https://www.podcast.co/music  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Black Island Girl    ~ small island…… B.I.G.Support at www.patreon.com/jaeljosephSeason 1 Episode 03  “BRAIDA GYAL RIN” Serina Green 22:14Young black and brown girls raised in households where their mothers are unable to style their hair to their liking are often forced to become their own hairstylists. Some as young as six years old practice intricate styles on Barbie dolls until they are able to land a first client. This rings true for Serina Green – a self-taught 23-year-old hairstylist from Scarborough, Ontario. Growing up in the city’s east end, her styling abilities caught the attention of family members, neighbours and schoolmates alike. She occupied any space she could; turning anything from gym bleachers to the school’s cafeteria tables into a makeshift salon. Similar to the path of many creatives in pursuit of a dream, in 2018, Serina encountered two back-to-back life-altering near-death experiences within a 2-month span, changing her drive and passion for hairstyling from just something to do, to a livelihood.To date, Serina has styled hair for many recognizable figures such as WondaGurl who is best known for her work with industry heavyweights such as Jay Z, Travis Scott & SZA. She has also styled a series of the Toronto Raptors such as OG Anunoby, Eric Moreland, NBA shooting guard Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves, former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman, and former Los Angeles Dodgers player Matt Kemp, just to name a few.Serina has her sights on growing her clientele and creating content that educates the masses on hair care specifically speaking to how choosing the right products, tools and following a routine can change the course of one’s hair journey.CONTACT: Instagram www.braidagyalrin.com Special thanks to Serina’s Friends & FamilyJoyce “Hillie” Green Rhea Green Sponsored by: National Co-operative Credit Union DominicaOriginal Music Intro & OutroTropikal Muzic Instagram Excerpts from "Keep Calm Podcast" for free non-copyright music available https://www.podcast.co/music  Black Island Girl Multimedia is an online magazine that profiles prolific women and female ran organizations who are of the Caribbean islands and identify as women of African heritage. The show will be available as a podcast and a profile available on www.blackislandgirl.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Black Island Girl    ~ small island…… B.I.G.Season 1 Episode 02  “BLACK HAIR MAGICIAN” Jodie Dublin-Dangleben18:00:02Engineer, musician, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and natural hair guru; Jodie Dublin-Dangleben is a Civil and Environmental Engineer by day and a Jill of all Trades at night. She is a creative and innovative soul at heart and has a unique knack for creating masterpieces from her hands; from her intriguing hairstyles and hair accessories to her addictive hair crack, whipped shea butter.   Jodie is currently employed within the Ministry of Public Works and Ports in Dominica as a civil engineer. Her daring and go-getter attitude has led her behind the wheels of concrete trucks, excavators and bobcats.As the CEO of Jaydee’s Naturals, she promotes sustainable beauty through her line of all-natural and organic hair and skin products; whipped shea butter with natural and local oils, hair moisturizer, moisturizing black soap shampoo and a local coffee and cocoa brown sugar scrub, and her turmeric and clay hair mask.  The first company to bring a line of natural vegan lipsticks and cacoa lip balms. Her company is the perfect matchmaker, marrying indigenous herbal and remedial culture with modern cosmetic formulation to create unique, high quality and effective products made from local and sustainably sourced ingredients. These natural products feel luxurious and smell divine, with product prices ranging from XCD$25 to XCD$45 dollars.She has received many awards including the first 767 Girls Rock awards for her creativity and was valedictorian of the WINC (Women Innovators Network In The Caribbean) programme.  She has transformed the small business culture on the island with her creative marketing strategies. She has made many appearances as a motivational speaker at various schools and youth groups and appeals to youth, especially to our young ladies, encouraging them to realize their dreams and to tap into their talents and skills to become women and men of outstanding character. CONTACT:Join birthday club for free productsYouTube Facebook InstagramLOCAL & INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE Available.Special thanks to Jodie’s Friends & FamilyShaka DanglebenMidge HillTricia Blaise Sponsored by: National Co-operative Credit Union DominicaOriginal Music Intro & OutroTropikal Muzic Instagram Excerpts from "Keep Calm Podcast" for free non-copyright music available https://www.podcast.co/music  Black Island Girl Multimedia is an online magazine that profiles prolific women and female ran organizations who are of the Caribbean islands and identify as women of African heritage. The show will be available as a podcast and a profile available on www.blackislandgirl.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

Black Island Girl ~ small island…… B.I.G.Season 1 Episode 01 “BECOMING” Tamara Lowe15:44:37Tamara Lowe was born and raised in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Tamara is currently the country manager of Tropical Shipping, Dominica and has been at the helm since 2013 with shipping and transportation industry experience which spans over a decade. Tamara holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, a post-graduate diploma in Management and is presently completing a master’s degree in strategic management. She also speaks fluent Spanish, which has proven to be an invaluable asset within the Caribbean and Latin American space. Tamara was instrumental in the establishment of Women In Maritime Association Caribbean (WIMAC) Dominica Chapter and was elected the first President of the Chapter in 2019. Tamara is passionate about growing the membership of WIMAC and helping to build strong relationships among women in the maritime industry throughout the Caribbean.As a member of the Rotary Club of Dominica, Tamara believes in community outreach and the empowerment of young people and is actively involved in mentorship and leadership initiatives. Tamara is also a poet and uses this platform to further empower young women and youth in general.Contact for Tamara Lowe:Email: tamaralowe01@gmail.com Poetry: YouTube InstagramSpecial thanks to Tamara’s FriendsSharon Francis Tahira Musgrave-Robinson Asha MartinSponsored by: National Co-operative Credit Union DominicaOriginal Music Intro & OutroTropikal Muzic Instagram Excerpts from "Keep Calm Podcast" for free non-copyright music available https://www.podcast.co/music Black Island Girl Multimedia is an online magazine that profiles prolific women and female ran organizations who are of the Caribbean islands and identify as women of African heritage. The show will be available as a podcast and a profile available on www.blackislandgirl.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)

In this episode, Jael Joseph executive producer, host and narrator explains what B.I.G is about.Black Island Girl Multimedia is an online magazine that profiles prolific women and female ran organizations who are of the Caribbean islands and identify as women of African heritage. The show will be available as a podcast and a profile available on www.blackislandgirl.com as well as on iTunes and Spotify.Original Outro Music is composed by Tropikal muzichttps://www.instagram.com/tropikalmuzic/ Excerpts from "Keep Calm Podcast" for free non-copyright music available https://www.podcast.co/music  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jaeljoseph)