Podcasts about caribbean women

Welcome to another episode of ARM-OUR or OUR-ARM, the podcast hosted by me, Shantel Thomas, founder of the Anti-Racist Movement (A.R.M.).  Today, we have a special one-on-one conversation with Shirleecia Ward—a remarkable woman with an incredible story and purpose. Shirleecia is an African-Caribbean mother of two daughters, a dedicated researcher, and a senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. Her passion lies in amplifying the voices of Black women and ensuring that their lived experiences are represented in academic literature. Shirleecia's groundbreaking research focuses on giving Black mothers the space to share their personal stories about raising children in a racialised society. In this episode, we'll explore her work, which delves into the hopes, concerns, and wisdom these mothers have for their children. We'll also discuss how her research aims to bridge the gap between personal experiences and professional practices by sharing these valuable insights with communities and practitioners who work with children and families. Get ready for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation with Shirleecia Ward—this is one you won't want to miss! NB: This is one of three episodes recorded during the summer 2024. Weekes, A.P., Ward, S. and Mguni, M. (2024) “Beyond tokenism: activism, resistance and rebellion,” Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-04-2023-0105.

On Scripps College Week: Fiction can bring truth to the fore. Myriam Chancy, Guggenheim Fellow and Hartley Burr Chair in the Humanities, looks into the history of Caribbean women. Myriam J.A. Chancy, Ph.D. (Iowa) is a Guggenheim Fellow, and Hartley Burr Alexander Chair of the Humanities Chair at Scripps College. Chancy is the author of […]

Dr. David John is a distinguished Trinidadian healthcare professional based in Brooklyn, NY. He is currently serving as Director of Occupational Health and HIV Services at Gotham Health. He has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in Adult Preventive Medicine, contributing to defining the overall business strategy and direction of the organization's eight main centers of operations. Dr. David John is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has demonstrated leadership and inspiration to his medical colleagues throughout his career. His passion for providing the best medical care possible has led him to assist in the implementation of population health programs, including mental health and substance abuse screenings. After arriving in New York in 1980, Dr. John completed his residency at Catholic Medical Center and has been rated an average of 5.0 stars by his patients. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the City University of New York and earned his Medical Degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He then completed an Internal Medicine Internship in Northshore University Long Island and a Family Medicine Residency in Brooklyn. Dr. John is board-certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Physicians and is also a certified physician in his home country with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago. After working in New York for a few years, Dr. John decided to return to Trinidad in 1994 to contribute to his homeland. During his earlier years in Trinidad, his involvement as a faculty member in the Lutheran US-Caribbean HIV/AIDS Twinning Initiative, contributed to the success of this program. Dr. John volunteered as a medical professional at the Cyril Ross Nursery, a home and treatment center for HIV-infected babies who were neglected and abandoned by their parents. His focus at the Nursery was pain control and other comfort care, and he worked alongside fellow Trinidadian and Ms. Universe of 1998, Wendy Fitzwilliam, to bring anti-retroviral treatment to the children. Dr. John's dedication to providing care to HIV-infected children led him to become a board member of the Caribbean Women's Health Association, in 2009, working tirelessly to advocate, address: comprehensive education, healthcare disparities, improve healthcare access and promote better resources for women's health, in the Caribbean region, while continuing to assist patients with HIV screening, housing, and other social services. Dr. John's commitment and advocacy to improving healthcare outcomes for underserved communities, particularly immigrants from impoverished backgrounds, such as the Dominican Republic and West Africa, has earned him recognition, praise and honor, with a special proclamation from the Mayor of New York City for his contributions to healthcare, for his dedication, leadership and impact in the medical arena, in Brooklyn AND for his dedication to addressing critical health issues, providing the highest level of medical care, and promoting the health and wellness of the community he serves, was recognized by Continental Who's Who! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ozzie-show/support

As we weave through Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the  patchwork of Caribbean women's literature takes center stage. With scholar Dr. Warren Harding, we celebrate the novels and poetry that carve out a space for the stories of Caribbean women. Our conversation turns the pages of history, culture, and activism, as Dr. Harding shares the profound influence of storytellers like Miss Lou and his own family's narratives on his Jamaican heritage and academic focus.Caribbean women's voices unfold in our discussion on the role of these writers in painting a nuanced portrait of their communities, both at home and in the diaspora. We acknowledge the diversity within these stories, showcasing how they lay the groundwork for dialogues on marginalization and resistance. Trailblazers like Makeda Silvera and Merle Hodge are brought into the spotlight, illuminating their significant contributions to the literature that serves as a beacon for revolutionary thought.The final thread of our episode examines the profound impact of Silvera on the writing and publishing industry through Sister Vision Press. We traverse the landscape of narratives that intersect with race, gender, and citizenship, celebrating how these stories from Michelle Cliff to Edwidge Danticat enrich our literary horizons. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of Caribbean literature and a heartfelt invitation to embrace these compelling voices in their own exploration of the written word.*Noted Correction: Sister Vision Press was founded in 1985.Dr. Warren Harding is an Assistant Professor of English, General Literature and Rhetoric at Binghamton University.  His work engages practices of reading, Black feminist literary and cultural criticism, and literary fieldwork in contemporary Caribbean and Afro-diasporic literary cultures. In his first monograph, tentatively titled Migratory Reading: Black Caribbean Women and the Work of Literary Cultures, he uses interviews, archival research, and close reading to study the interventions of five women: Rita Cox, Makeda Silvera, Merle Hodge, Soleida Ríos and M. NourbeSe Philip.Prior to Binghamton, he was the Diversity in Digital Publishing Postdoctoral Research Associate at Brown University Digital Publications where he supported the conceptualization, research and administration of a set of public-facing faculty digital publications that center the history and experience of oppressed or marginalized peoples. He earned his PhD in Africana Studies from Brown University in 2021.Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Youtube Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate the Show Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform Share this episode with someone who loves Caribbean history and culture Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Share the episode on social media and tag us Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

The InterPride podcast series, ⁠InterPod⁠, The Global Voices of Pride Podcast, where the world comes together for the LGBTQIA+ community, is proud to launch our 40th episode, The Elephant in the Room Series | Part Two with Kenita Placide, with series host Richard Brethour-Bell, Vice President, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion | Co-Chair, Human Rights Committee | Coordinator, Racism & Oppression Awareness Program (ROAP) at InterPride. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. However, our voices matter and will be heard. Many LGBTQIA+ community members have fought for decades for the right to be seen and heard. About Episode 40 In this episode, we're proud to feature part two of the “Elephant in the Room” series as part of our Racism & Oppression Awareness Program (ROAP). Let's address all forms of oppression in our community, including anti-Blackness and racism. About Our Guest Speaker Kenita Placide (they/them) Kenita Placide is a nonbinary native of the island/country of Saint Lucia. They are the Founder and Executive Director of the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality(ECADE). They are social justice and human rights advocates with a specific focus on Health and HIV, women's rights, LGBT rights, youth, and climate change. They have advocated HIV and human rights, including women, youth, and LGBTI issues, for over 16 years and have worn many hats to bring attention and funding to the smaller islands in the eastern part of the Caribbean. ECADE is an independent umbrella organization, including organizations operating in the small islands in the eastern Caribbean from the Virgin Islands down to Grenada. They are the founder and organizer of the only Caribbean Women and Sexual Diversity Conference from 2013 to the present. About Our Series Host Richard Brethour-Bell (he/him) Richard Brethour-Bell (Vice President, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion | Co-Chair, Human Rights Committee | Coordinator, Racism & Oppression Awareness Program at InterPride) was raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. At age 12, he became one of the few inner-city students chosen to attend school in the affluent West San Fernando Valley of L.A. County. After graduating high school, Richard could not afford to attend college. However, the dream of becoming a college graduate never left him. After struggling with his sexuality for decades, Richard began to live his authentic life in his 30s. He met his partner James Brethour in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2008, and the two married in James' native Toronto, Canada, in 2010. They now live in Los Alamos, NM. The moment Richard accepted his truth, he began to fight for equality. He spoke before the New Mexico State Senate, demanding the right to marry after witnessing friends lose their homes and financial security when a partner died. He joined the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance (HRA), the organization that produces Santa Fe Pride and became president. In addition to leading the HRA, Richard has served as Region 3 director, CAPI VP, and WorldPride Co-Chair. Richard and James started a small business, and Richard completed college, earned a Master's in Healthcare Administration, received a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Disabilities (LEND) fellowship, and is now in the process of completing a Special Education Teaching certification. As V.P. of Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion, I will continue to promote equality and equity to continue the evolution of InterPride. Want to contribute as a guest? Visit www.interpride.org/podcastcontributor. News Contributor Global LGBTQIA+ News Update By Michael K. Lavers, the international news editor of the Washington Blade. Follow InterPride on social media at Facebook (InterPride) | Facebook (WorldPride) | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitch | Eventbrite | Mastodon.Social | Universeodon.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interpod/support

In our March 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, IT Specialist, Larissa Martin and eCaribbean Limited's Managing Director, Rodney Browne, the panel discusses:  The state of Innovation/R&D in the Caribbean; Why is payment technology still limited in the Caribbean? And where are the Female Tech Leaders in the Caribbean?   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)    Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!     Connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/  Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/  Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse  LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/  Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------- Also, *Sponsorship Opportunities!* The ICT Pulse Podcast is accepting sponsors! Would you like to partner with us to produce an episode of the podcast, or highlight a product or service to our audience? Do get in touch at info@ict-pulse.com with “Podcast Sponsorship” as the subject, or via social media @ictpulse, for more details.   _______________

Curse in CHH track, Big up Black Women -  AXNOW The Show 09   AXNow The Show is the extended version of Affinity Xtra's responses to current trends hosted by Jayd Williams & Roger Moore we spoke on:   0:00 Introducing  06:21 Can you Curse in a CHH track 14:41 Black me we need to make good choices 21:14 Caribbean Women are top foo business    #BlackWomen #CaribbeanWomen #CHH     https://youtu.be/Ji2E_Q-zMbQ 

Episode 4  is the fourth and final part in a series of discussions with Caribbean diaspora professional women who share their perspectives on “Caribbean Women Leading from the Front." My special guest, Attorney Dahlia Walker-Huntington, is a Jamaican diaspora leader who exemplifies Caribbean professional women leadership in a wide array of professional disciplines. She is an advocate for immigrants' rights and another example of the vast expertise and experiences of Caribbean women in the diaspora and in the Caribbean region.   Real Talk with Ambassador Curtis Ward is produced by Larry Sindass / Sindass Productions.(Note: March 8 is celebrated globally as International Women's Day.)

This Episode is the third in a series of discussions in which Caribbean diaspora professional women share their perspectives on Caribbean Women Leading from the Front. Examples of Caribbean women leaders discussed, include, Prime Minister Mia Motley of Barbados; Dr, Carissa Etienne (Dominica), Director of PAHO; Dr, Carla Burnett (Belize), Secretary-General of CARICOM; Rear Admiral Antonette  Wemyss Gorman (Jamaica), Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force; and US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan (Jamaica), whose landmark decision denying executive privilege to former president Donald Trump was upheld by the US Supreme Court in an 8 to1 decision.Real Talk with Ambassador Curtis Ward is produced by Larry Sindass  of Sindass Productions.

Episode 2  is the second in a series of discussions with Caribbean diaspora women leaders on "Caribbean Women Leading from the Front." My special guest, Dr. Goulda Downer, is a Caribbean diaspora leader who exemplifies Caribbean professional women leadership in a wide array of professional disciplines. She is another example of the vast expertise and  experiences of Caribbean women in the the diaspora and in the Caribbean region. Real Talk with Ambassador Curtis Ward is produced by Larry Sindass / Sindass Productions.(Note: March 8 is celebrated as  International Women's Day.)

In less than a minute you'll learn all about this new podcast Taboo: The Stories of Caribbean Women

This Episode of Real Talk, "Caribbean Women Leading from the Front, Pt.1." begins a conversation with four professional women in the Caribbean Diaspora discussing Caribbean women leaders in different areas of governance at the regional and national levels of the Caribbean experience. The women discussed are Dr. Carissa Etienne (Dominica), Director of PAHO; Dr. Carla Burnett (Belize), Secretary-General of CARICOM; Prime Minister Mia Motley of Barbados; US Federal District Judge Tanya Chutkan (Jamaica); and Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, Head of the Jamaica Defence Force. My guest on Pt. 1. of Caribbean Women Leading from the Front  is Commander Denise McCala Creary, (Ret'd US Navy).(Note: March 8 is celebrated as #InternationalWomen'sDay.)Real Talk with Ambassador Curtis Ward is produced by Larry Sindass / Sindass Productions.

Today, we have a powerhouse and badass on the podcast. Shervana Francis is a Trauma-informed Trauma Recovery & Transformation Coach from Saint Lucia. She is the Founder/CEO & Visionary of Espoir Life & Learning Inc.,specializing in helping Caribbean women heal unresolved trauma from childhood, past relationships, increase their self-worth, confidence,  and radically transform their lives and relationships so they can truly own their power.In her practice, Shervana combines traditional therapy modalities with quantum embodiment practices (including breath work, somatic experiencing, energy alignment, and manifestation). Her trauma work takes on a psycho-somatic approach that focuses on feminine embodiment and empowerment with emphasis on healing relationship/attachment trauma, money trauma, and sexual trauma, and restoring self-love.She is sharing the story behind her coaching practice, observed trends amongst Caribbean women, her coaching process, programs, and challenges. Shervana is dropping truth bombs and gems in this entire episode. If you are on the journey of healing and transcending then this episode is for you!Guest info-Website- https://espoirlifeandlearning.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iamshervanaInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/iamshervana/ This episode is sponsored by SimplePractice. Get your first $100 towards your first month of SimplePractice when you sign up for an account today. This exclusive offer is valid for new customers only. Go to https://www.simplepractice.com/partners/hersexualspace to learn more.  Her Sexual Space is an independent podcast created and hosted by Janice Leonard. Produced by Vibez Productionz.

Allya, grab a glass of babash and drink up....it gone put hair on allya chest. Allya gone need de hair because de bacchanal going down here.....OH LORD!!!!Unfiltered gets an opportunity to ask our guests Marcel (an American man dating a Caribbean woman) and Brent ( a Caribbean man formerly married to an American woman) the differences between American and Caribbean women. We asked the questions and they responded, a MUST listen.......C O N N E C T W I T H U S:Instagram: @UnfilteredLiminwithBLTTwitter: @UFLiminWBLTFacebook: Unfiltered Limin` w/BLT#unfilteredliminwBLT#dLiminCrew

Allya, grab a glass of babash and drink up....it gone put hair on allya chest. Allya gone need de hair because de bacchanal going down here.....OH LORD!!!!Unfiltered gets an opportunity to ask our guests Marcel (an American man dating a Caribbean woman) and Brent ( a Caribbean man formerly married to an American woman) the differences between American and Caribbean women. We asked the questions and they responded, a MUST listen.......C O N N E C T W I T H U S:Instagram: @UnfilteredLiminwithBLTTwitter: @UFLiminWBLTFacebook: Unfiltered Limin` w/BLT#unfilteredliminwBLT#dLiminCrew

Allya, grab a glass of babash and drink up....it gone put hair on allya chest. Allya gone need de hair because de bacchanal going down here.....OH LORD!!!!Unfiltered gets an opportunity to ask our guests Marcel (an American man dating a Caribbean woman) and Brent ( a Caribbean man formerly married to an American woman) the differences between American and Caribbean women. We asked the questions and they responded, a MUST listen.......C O N N E C T W I T H U S:Instagram: @UnfilteredLiminwithBLTTwitter: @UFLiminWBLTFacebook: Unfiltered Limin` w/BLT#unfilteredliminwBLT#dLiminCrew

Allya, grab a glass of babash and drink up....it gone put hair on allya chest. Allya gone need de hair because de bacchanal going down here.....OH LORD!!!!Unfiltered gets an opportunity to ask our guests Marcel (an American man dating a Caribbean woman) and Brent ( a Caribbean man formerly married to an American woman) the differences between American and Caribbean women. We asked the questions and they responded, a MUST listen.......C O N N E C T W I T H U S:Instagram: @UnfilteredLiminwithBLTTwitter: @UFLiminWBLTFacebook: Unfiltered Limin` w/BLT#unfilteredliminwBLT#dLiminCrew

Allya, grab a glass of babash and drink up....it gone put hair on allya chest. Allya gone need de hair because de bacchanal going down here.....OH LORD!!!!Unfiltered gets an opportunity to ask our guests Marcel (an American man dating a Caribbean woman) and Brent ( a Caribbean man formerly married to an American woman) the differences between American and Caribbean women. We asked the questions and they responded, a MUST listen.......C O N N E C T W I T H U S:Instagram: @UnfilteredLiminwithBLTTwitter: @UFLiminWBLTFacebook: Unfiltered Limin` w/BLT#unfilteredliminwBLT#dLiminCrew

Allya, grab a glass of babash and drink up....it gone put hair on allya chest. Allya gone need de hair because de bacchanal going down here.....OH LORD!!!!Unfiltered gets an opportunity to ask our guests Marcel (an American man dating a Caribbean woman) and Brent ( a Caribbean man formerly married to an American woman) the differences between American and Caribbean women. We asked the questions and they responded, a MUST listen.......C O N N E C T W I T H U S:Instagram: @UnfilteredLiminwithBLTTwitter: @UFLiminWBLTFacebook: Unfiltered Limin` w/BLT#unfilteredliminwBLT#dLiminCrew

For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, MPH, PCC, who's the Founder at Ultimate Potentials, a work-life flow business consultancy. With expertise in organizational psychometric assessments, personal and executive coaching, customized conscious leadership, diversity and inclusion training, Phyllis and her team exist to support organizations and individuals achieve their work and life goals; one employee and one family at a time. Phyllis is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), International Coach Academy (ICA), and the American Society for Talent Development (ASTD), The Canadian Mental Health Commission, the Caribbean Women in Information Communication (CWIC) and CANTO. She is also a member of the Board of Governors on the Province of Manitoba's only polytechnic, Red River College. She is the author of several books and programs. Her most current are: Pathways to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program for organizations, Essential Coaching Skills for Organizations, Strategies for Working Remotely, Managing a 21st Century Workforce and Pathways for Sustaining Healthy Families and Organizations.

In this episode, my guest Veralyn Gabriel of Veralyn's Careers Consulting and I discuss the challenges faced by African American and Caribbean women when navigating their careers. We explore the reasons why these challenges occur and the difference and similarities between the two. Veralyn talks about her experiences as an African American and Caribbean woman and her challenges with code-switching. We also discussed women not recognizing and realizing their worth and having trouble articulating it when necessary. Veralyn also highlighted that salary negotiation is one of the most challenging skills for African American and Caribbean women coupled with asking for help. We also discussed how to properly highlight transferrable skills on a resume, the importance of cover letters, thank you letters, and more. To work and connect with Veralyn: Email: veralyn@vcareerconsulting.com Website: www.vcareerconsulting.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/VCareerConsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veralyngabriel/ IG: @veralyn_g Twitter: @GabrielVeralyn We thank you for your support and encourage you to continue to support this podcast as we bring you great content. 1. Please share, comment, and tell someone about the podcast 2. Sponsor an episode 3. Support through a small monthly monetary donation The We Network Hour Podcast is solely here to educate, uplift, and build. THANK YOU!

In episode 288 of the HRchat pod, we explore why CEOs should embrace their inner HR person and the benefits of doing so. Bill's guest is Janice Sutherland, Founder and CEO at This Woman Can and a recent InnovateWork Caribbean speaker. Described as an “exceptional career coach” and “fearless women's leadership advocate,” Janice is CEO of this awarding leadership and personal development consultancy. Passionate about supporting the next generation of female leaders, she works with companies to develop their talent resources & attain organizational goals. Janice's professional career has spanned over 25 years of leadership with prestigious multinationals in the UK and the Caribbean and she made history when she became the first female CEO in the Telecoms Sector in her ancestral home of Antigua and Barbuda, where she is also the local Chair of the Caribbean Women in Leadership.She is the author of the international best-seller This Woman Can - The no BS guide for women who lead and host of the This Woman Can Podcast, sharing the leadership journeys of Caribbean and Diaspora women. Janice also a sought-after keynote presenter for corporate and nonprofit environments and speaks on issues relating to leadership, women’s advancement, professional success and work/life alignment.

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we conclude our "Women in Property" Series with Customer Service Professional, Entrepreneur and Property Developer Suzette Merille-Alexander. This self proclaimed "normal home-owner", "normal property investor" shares her career experiences and how she ended up with their income suite. Understand her rationale for the investment, design, how she decided on her target tenants and if it really is an advantage to have a contractor as a husband.

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Accountant, Investment Banker, International Project Manager & Property Developer Amanda Jean-Baptiste. Becoming a qualified accountant by 22 and then pursuing an MBA in Finance paved the way for her to be recruited by top-tier investment bank Lehman Brothers where she was assigned to their Real Estate Group. For many years to come she would manage commercial property projects both in the UK and West Africa. With a growing sense of nostalgia after seeing the impact of the projects on communities in Africa, and after more than 2 decades away, she decided it was time to do something of her own back home. Learn how her experience in International Commercial Property Development can help you maximize your Residential Property return on investment.

We continue our celebration of International Women's Month 2021; in this episode we pivot to address the burning issue raised by our viewers and listeners - FINANCE! Meet Rolf Phillips newly appointed Managing Director of Bank of Saint Lucia Ltd (BOSL). A senior financial services professional with tremendous Caribbean-wide experience (Barclays/FCIBC) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Financial Services (UK). He takes us through the definitive step by step guide to getting started on your property journey - what you NEED to know!  Learn of the partnership with CPI Podcast and get his perspective on "Women in Property".

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with GM,  Accountant, Entrepreneur & Property Developer Karen Fontenelle-Peter. Being number 9 of 11 children, her love for numbers was inevitable. Learn how to beat the financing trap and the trick to pay less and get more to help anyone get on the property ladder - not just as a home owner but as an investor. Hear her tips for maximizing your return, how to successfully manage contractors and ultimately achieve success in your property project.

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Entrepreneur & Property Developer Debra Tobierre. As a home goods, hardware and building supples retailer, she recognized the inherent advantage of her position if she were to delve into land and property development to address the luxury and middle income housing needs in the south of the island. Just two years after the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), hear how her willingness to take risks, do the research and acquire knowledge in the construction industry made her formidable and changed the south forever!  

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we kick off our "Women in Property" Series with Financial Executive Crisy Laurent. With a deliberate intention of always having a tenant subsidize her mortgage, Crisy had a plan for property, but as a single Caribbean woman faced with the typical onerous costs and challenges of building, hear how she was still able to achieve her property investing goal! 

In this episode, the Honourable Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security of the Parliament of Guyana, presents on the impact of the adoption of the electoral quota law in Guyana and ongoing efforts to advance women’s political leadership. Providing a historical overview, Minister Persaud assesses the progress achieved since the law’s adoption, the present barriers to achieving gender parity in parliaments, and legislative strategies to promote women’s political participation. This presentation was recorded during the multi-stakeholder online meeting “Building a Coordinated Caribbean Position for CSW65,” which took place on February 8 and 12, 2020. It was organized by the CARICOM Secretariat’s Gender and Development Programme and the UN Women Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, along with ParlAmericas, Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL), and the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies.

Denise Braithwaite, owner of Go Green Urban Landscaping Solutions, talks about her mother and grandmother who moved their family to Brooklyn from St Thomas.  They were strong women who beat the odds of the day and bought a house during an era when women home owners were the exception, not the norm.  Denise carries on the tradition with her own landscaping business which offers a exceptional values to members of her community.

This week we discuss the what happened to Andrea Bharatt of Trinidad and Tobago and how the justice system frequently fail to protect Caribbean women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mango-tea-podcast/support

In this episode, I'm joined in conversation by Patria Alexander - aa self-taught award winning portrait photographer, based in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. Her business, Patria Alexander Photography, specializes in Personal Branding and Visual Content Creation specifically for high level women entrepreneurs and thought leaders.Patria and I talk about how living through two back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes in 2017 spurred a major career shift for her - from Nursing to photography and personal branding, as well the fact that it took her two years to start owning the title of photographer. We also touch on influence of culture on how people show up and want to be seen (or not) and the link between boudoir photography and reclaiming our feminine power. One of the things you'll hear us discuss is how Patria believes that having photos you are proud of can be a catalyst in your career & business, and can inspire you to create and put yourself out there more. Patria believes that everyone is born with an abundance of creativity and should tap into it.Mentioned in this Episode: Pussy: A Reclamation - Regena Thomashauer provides a pathway for women to step out of victimhood and into our inherent radiance.Unapologetically Ambitious - Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO.Find Patria: Website: https://www.patriaalexander.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriaalexanderphotography/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriaalexanderphotography/

Explaining why Caribbean women put plates in the oven.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, the Honourable Chester Humphrey, President of the Senate of Grenada and Vice-President for the Caribbean of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network for Gender Equality, discusses gender norms and violence against women in the context of historical conditions of slavery and exploitation in the Caribbean. He also shares past and ongoing legislative and policy measures to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in Grenada, including establishing a specialized division within law enforcement and hotlines, and identifies the education sector as a key entry point for future interventions.This interview was recorded as part of a collaboration between ParlAmericas and UN Women, Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL), and the National Forum of Women in Political Parties of Panama (FONAMUPP, in Spanish), in support of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence global campaign (November 25 – December 10).

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This episode shares the keynote presentation for the 12th Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network for Gender Equality, titled Designing Inclusive Futures in Partnership with Youth, hosted virtually in September and October 2020. It features an inspiring and engaging dialogue between Ms. Ashlee Burnett, a youth leader and chair of the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Trinidad and Tobago chapter, and the Honourable Jean Augustine, a Grenadian-Canadian former parliamentarian and minister. Throughout their conversation, Ms. Burnett and Hon. Augustine explore prominent themes related to young women’s leadership and participation in legislative and policy processes, sharing learning from across their respective journeys as leaders and social justice advocates.

Amina is an African-Caribbean feminist and women’s rights activist, her work is centered around raising awareness for social justice through movement-building, and innovative approaches to philanthropy. Through actively supporting transformational work – from artists, dreamers, activists and organizations that strengthen social change – Amina is focused on helping to build a more colorful, equal and just world.  Amina is currently the Program Director for the Caribbean Women’s Voice and Leadership Program at The Equality Fund.  She is also a founding member and the first coordinator of FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund, an organization that aims to strengthen the capacity of young feminist organizations around the world through small grants. Amina Doherty holds a B.A. in Political Science and Women’s Studies from McGill University (Distinction) and an MSc in Gender, Development and Globalization from the London School of Economics (LSE).An adventurer by nature, Amina has lived and worked in Nigeria, Canada, Jamaica and the UK. She currently makes her home the small Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda. In this episode, Amina shares her global perspective on investing in women's rights. As she puts it, she's in the work of philanthropy because "another woman believed in me". This woman-to-woman advocacy fueled her passion for investing in the rights of women, girls and LGBTQI people. Residing and working on behalf of an underfunded region in the philanthropic landscape, Amina shares what efforts are underway to ensure women and girls in the Caribbean have what they need to sustain and grow their movements. Positioning the work in the pandemic, Amina offers her thoughts on what it will take for the Caribbean to mobilize; a shift from a nationalist to regional identity. Additionally, Amina echoes how central wellness is to the sustainability of the work locally and globally. Business cannot go on as usual and we are grateful that Amina is at the helm of ensuring justice, equality and equity are core to our uplift in the Caribbean and beyond.We commit ourselves to community activism, justice, equity and a continuum of learning for womanhood across the globe  as we share Forward 4O’s platform with this phenomenal WOC in the nonprofit and social enterprise sector.Stay connected to Amina via her website , LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter. Follow Forward 40(4tea) on IG and Twitter @forward4tea. Continue to support and nominate a guest to be on the show. You can also learn more about the host Coach Faith here.

SHOW NOTES: This is the fifth episode in the EDpat Literature Review Series, which focuses on documented literature that centers that Black EDpatriate and black travel narratives. This week we’ll hear from Dr. Karyn Flynn, an Associate professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the Department of African-American Studies Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Flynn received her Ph.D. in Women's Studies from York University, Toronto, Ontario. Her research interests include migration and travel, Black Canada, health, popular culture, feminism, and diasporic and post-colonial studies. We discuss her book Moving Beyond Borders: Black Canadian and Caribbean women in the African Canadian Diaspora, which was published by the University of Toronto and won the Lavinia L. Dock Award from the American Association of the History of Nursing. We also discussed Dr. Flynn's current and second book project that maps the travel itineraries of young Black EFL teachers across borders. This is significant because Dr. Flynn wrote the forward for the book TrailBlAsian: Black Women living in South Asia, which includes narratives from some Black EFL teachers in South Korea. If you haven’t listened, be sure to go back to episode 39, an interview with TK Mclennon, the curator of the book Trailblasian and episode 41, an interview with Kenya Evans, one of the book chapter authors. I hope you all enjoy the episode as much as I do. Without further delay please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Karen Flynn. SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES AND PROFILE LINKS: https://afro.illinois.edu/directory/profile/kcflynn Twitter. @KarenFlynnPhD RECENT PUBLICATIONS: Brown, N. M., Mendenhall, R., Black, M., Moer, M. V., Flynn, K., McKee, M., Zerai, A., Lourentzou, I., & Zhai, C. X. (2019). In Search of Zora/When Metadata Isn’t Enough: Rescuing the Experiences of Black Women Through Statistical Modeling. Journal of Library Metadata, 19(3-4), 141-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386389.2019.1652967 Flynn, K., & Fladejebi, F. (2019). Writing black canadian women's history: Where we have been and where we are going. In Reading Canadian Women's and Gender History (pp. 63-89). University of Toronto press. Flynn, K. (2018). "Hotel Refuses Negro Nurse": Gloria Clarke Baylis and the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Canadian bulletin of medical history = Bulletin canadien d'histoire de la medecine, 35(2), 278-308. https://doi.org/10.3138/cbmh.256-042018 Flynn, K. (2017). Reconfiguring Black Internationalism: English as Foreign Language Teachers of African Descent in South Korea. Journal of African Diaspora Archaeology and Heritage, 6(3), 262-283. https://doi.org/10.1080/21619441.2017.1385960 Brown, N. M., Mendenhall, R., Black, M. L., Moer, M. V., Zerai, A., & Flynn, K. (2016). Mechanized Margin to Digitized Center: Black Feminism's Contributions to Combatting Erasure within the Digital Humanities. International Journal of Humanities & Arts Computing: A Journal of Digital Humanities, 10(1), 110-125. https://doi.org/10.3366/ijhac.2016.0163 Flynn, K. (2011). Moving Beyond Borders: A History of Black Canadian and Caribbean Women in Canada. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. (A)Broad in Education is produced by Tiffany Lachelle Smith, Music by Reallionaire Jream. You can access Lady Justice on his Post Cards Album on Sound Cloud. Music by Pixabay.

Chantal Miller (Nevis/Jamaica) is the founder of Island Girls Rock. Island Girls Rock was created mainly from love and a burning desire to ensure that Caribbean women were gifted a platform which represented them beyond the expected ‘norm’ ”We are just as dope, fly and dynamic as any demographic of women but are often not presented as such or afforded the spaces to celebrate that.” In addition to building IGR with her kick ass team, Chantal is also a producer/presenter (radio and podcasts), much sought after voice over artist and has an intense passion for Caribbean films.  She runs digital storytelling workshops for young people and is regularly commissioned to speak on matters related to creative entrepreneurship, wellness and the power of digital storytelling. She has curated exhibitions and panel discussion series related to these themes with the most recent being 'Back Home' where she collaborated with Gabrielle Smith of The Nu Black and Through Our Eyes a photography focused week of panel discussions and exhibitions exploring Caribbean representation in mainstream media (PhotoFusion UK). Chantal is a day dreamer who gets s%&t done.   W: http://islandgirlsrock.com/   Instagram and Twitter : @igr_love   Thriver Lifestyle Resources: Free Public Speaker Masterclass: Impact, Influence & Income with Your Message That Matters Tuesday, June 23 @ 7pm EST https://bit.ly/CPS-Masterclass   Enjoy the show and please don’t forget to RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! Click here to Rate and Review   Follow me on Instagram and DM me your questions, feedback and any topic suggestions: https://www.instagram.com/mbacoluba/   Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marianbacoluba  

TAP IN guys welcome Dancehall star, Betty Rox Ent. She talks her Caribbean Upbringing that led her to becoming a Professional Dancer, Overcoming a Tragic Car Accident last year to be Back Dancing again. The Stereotypes of Caribbean Women, Dating in the Dancehall World, and much more. Very powerful yet comical episode. Www.instagram.com/bettyrox --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode shares good practices for working effectively as a leader within the gender equality movement, with an emphasis on supporting young women leaders. In a conversation moderated by Dr. Rosina Wiltshire (CIWiL Treasurer), speakers Dr. Gabrielle Hosein (Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies – St. Augustine Campus); Lady Anande Trotman-Joseph (President of CIWiL); and Patries Ramkaran (Fundraising Director of the Association of Female Executives of Trinidad and Tobago and Founder and Managing Director of Ramkaran Contracting Services Limited); and Senator Hazel Thompson-Ahye reflect on their own leadership journeys and share good practices related to coalition building, resource mobilization, and advocacy and communications.This episode is a collaboration between Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) and ParlAmericas. It was recorded at the jointly organized Young Women in Leadership initiative that took place in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on March 5, 6, and 9, 2020. 

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Marketing Guru, Magazine Publisher, Event Producer, she is a Bold Entrepreneur that some might even call a Fashionista, but Virgin Island native - Janette N. Brin, describes herself as a POSHgirl - a driven career woman with a fun, stylish, creative spirit. As the Founder and Owner of Caribbean POSH, Janette has managed to weave a distinct and inspiring path in the world of entrepreneurship. Her quest began in 2005 when she first launched Caribbean POSH Magazine. With nothing more than a passion for creative work, her culture, and of course fashion. She was a single mom just determined to build a different kind of future for her and her son. Determined to be a positive role model for him while also inspiring other women like herself. Since then has developed the magazine into a lifestyle brand aimed at empowering Caribbean Women otherwise referred to as the POSHgirl Movement. The movement is inclusive of the annual POSHgirl POWER Brunch, the POSHgirl fragrance, and the POSHgirl TALK television series on the Caribbean POSH YouTube Channel. The magazine has featured well-known names such as Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, Lady Saw, and Fay Ann Lyons. Gaining some accolades along the way with both the Association of Black Media Workers and the Caribbean Fashion Awards. The annual POSHgirl POWER Brunch has featured some of the most influential Caribbean Women in the world such as Yvette Noel-Schure of Schure Media Group [Beyoncé’s Publicist], Recording Artist - Alison Hinds, and Plus Size Supermodel - Trisha Campbell. The leading empowerment event for Caribbean women is also well known for providing opportunity for local and regional models and fashion designers. Janette’s goal is simple -- to continue to empower Caribbean women and influence a new generation of women entrepreneurs through the POSHgirl Movement. To connect with Janette: Web: www.caribbeanposh.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caribbeanposh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanPOSH/ Connect with me  Instagram or Facebook: Iamjanicesutherland  Web:thiswomancan.coach For career advice and solutions to those tricky questions, read my book!: This Woman Can - The no bullsh*t guide for women who lead Loving this episode? Tag me @iamjanicesutherland on Instagram or Facebook and share your favorite nugget using the hashtag #ThisWomanCan Leave a Review  

#lifeinleggings: Caribbean Women & Sexual Violence Not since the critically acclaimed Yardie Skeptics' sister network Air Me Now dealt with the topic of violence against women, have the Cool Dude and Fire Breather shone the light on the culture of sexual violence which affects and impacts Caribbean women from the cradle to the grave. Why are we, in 2016, still not fully ready to acknowledge and combat the spectre of sexual violence which terrorizes our Caribbean women and girls?  This Sunday, Dec. 4th at 12:30pm EST the Yardie Skeptics addresses #lifeinleggings which has been taking social media by storm over the past week and a half. Two brave women in Barbados decided to start the movement and create a space for Caribbean women of all ages and walks of life to share their stories of navigating and surviging the crushing culture of sexual violence pervasive throughout the Caribbean, and social media hasn't been the same since! You don't want to miss this episode folks - this is our final episode before our season break and it promises to be one for the records! Come out and share with us what it's like to live a #lifeinleggings.  Our special guests include: Risée Chaderton-Charles,Juliette Maughn, Mandy Cummins, Ronelle King, Arte Maria Clarke (Allyson Benn), Taitu Heron, and former Air Me Now panelist - Sharon Smith UPDATE: We will have an opening segment on Cuba after Castro featuring Donna Forde, Charge D'Affaires of the Barbado

Season 3 Premiere: In our season premier, we introduce to you co-editors Shakirah Bourne and Juliette Maughan who compiled the scintillating anthology "Senseisha: Memoirs of the Caribbean Woman." Come join us in the boudoir as the authors talk about the insemination, gestation, and birth of this anthology which explores the experiences of Caribbean women through the lens of the sensual. We're bound to break both taboos and hymens this Sunday!

Caribbean Women of Political Distinction Forum. Special guest are U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke and Former New York City Council Member Una Clarke. Tune in LIVE at www.kalalloo.com Yvette Diane Clarke (Democrat) member of the US House of Representatives from New York. She is ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology. Clark's district was numbered the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, and redistricted as the 9th district in 2013 covering much of central Brooklyn. Una Clarke first elected in 1991 to represent the newly created 40th Council District in Brooklyn, Council member Una Clarke is the first Caribbean-born woman to serve in the City Legislature.

In this podcast, FI2W’S Miranda Shafer and Sally Nnamani talked to immigrant black women from Africa and the Caribbean, to understand how they express their shifting identities in their different hair styles.

  Zora Neale Hurston "There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside you."  And so the idea of this show is born out of the dormant stories that never had a chance to be told. The stories that were forced to sleep! Stories that reveal places that have been cut off from the Divine breath! Stories that reveal a longing, evoking tears, of deep shame, pain, regret. A longing that reveal our common stories, of pain, suffering, joy, and love. A longing that now, have a place, a home, a voice!  So Join us, host, Sister Camille and the incomparable, Dr. Ev, as we raise our voices, to cry, scream, be angry, be loud, whimper softy, but more importantly, to connect and reconnect with, mine, yours, ours, feminine, “vagina” power! 

Just a Taste Of The Caribbean and the Second Reason Why I am Your Girl's Favorite DJ. Special Shouts to all Caribbean Women on the plant where ever you reside. Playlist: 1. Make Love To Me - Machel Montano 2. That Thing You Do - Michelle Sylvester 3. Outlaw - Bunji Garlin 4. 2 Days - Kerwin Dubois 5. Stunnin' - Machel Montano 6. Bumpers - Alison Hinds 7. Feel Nice - Machel Montano & Patrice Roberts 8. Single - Rupee 9. Drop It - Alison Hinds 10. Tempa Wine - Machel Montano & Patrice Roberts 11. Gettin' De Feelin' - Umi Marcano 12. Wine on you (Rmx) - Sizwe C 13. More Wuk - Patrice Roberts 14. Desire - SKHI 15. Sexy Chocolate Girls - Farm P 16. Chippin' - Farmer Nappy 17. Gyal Farm - Kerwin DuBois & Shal Marshall 18. Go Down Low - Zoelah 19. Outro.