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On this episode of Behind the Mic, Queen PR of Those Wrestling Girls opens up about how women’s wrestling, Bronx roots, and a front row seat to John Cena’s final time at MSG shaped her journey. From Stone Cold memories and pay per view Sundays with her dad to building a platform that centers Black women wrestling fans, she shares how fandom became purpose.

B-Sides Track of the Week: “Marcy Me” by Jay-Z
💽 Listen to our B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on Spotify or YouTube;
Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EysXGOWrzoQ3Zmp34VWLx⁠⁠
YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOCTSuUwMT0fHHhB6oPtaEYyTh2OWq7zY⁠

Featured Quote: “John Cena brings everyone together.” – Queen PR

Chapters

01:47 Wrestling Journey and Personal Stories
04:39 B-Sides Track of the Week
14:48 John Cena’s final time at MSG
21:10 Favorite Wrestling Events of 2025
27:15 The State of Wrestling Podcasts and Independent Promotions

Guest Socials: Follow Queen PR on Instagram and Twitter at @queen___pr

Credits:
Host: Wize Grazette
Produced and edited at StoryTime Studios

This week on the Island Woman Podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you a powerful conversation with the wonderful Karin Wilson Edmonds, the founder of Bloom, a thriving online wellness membership specifically for women over 40.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Caribbean Women Founders
02:19 Building Community as an Entrepreneur
05:05 Transitioning from Corporate to Wellness Coaching
09:49 Adapting to Change: The Impact of COVID-19
13:39 The Evolution of Bloom: A Wellness Community
18:27 Menopause and Its Economic Impact on Women
22:33 Ambition vs. Wellbeing: Finding Balance
26:24 Advice for Aspiring Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs

Karin, who joins us from Jamaica, perfectly embodies our season’s mandate: exploring how Caribbean women can maximise their contribution to regional economic development while protecting their well-being. A former corporate professional and consultant, Karin’s wellness-driven decision to spend less time “hunched over a laptop” set the stage for a massive career pivot over 15 years ago. She became a Yoga/Pilates Teacher and later a Certified Wellness Coach.

In this must-watch episode, we unpack Karin’s journey from the high-pressure corporate and consulting environment to creating a path for a successful Online Wellness Empire.

We discuss:
🌺 An Unexpected Opportunity to Scale: How the COVID-19 pandemic catalysed Karin’s business from local to global.
🌺 The Intentional Living Mandate: The personal challenges that jump-started her new career in wellness.
🌺 The Core Questions: The non-negotiable advice she gives to every Caribbean woman entrepreneur: You must first answer, “What life do you want?” and “What’s your risk tolerance?”

If you are a Caribbean woman founder scaling a business, or simply striving for intentional living, this episode with Karin Wilson Edmonds is for you.

🔗 Connect with Karin Wilson Edmonds
web🌐karinyogalife.com
Instagram, Facebook & YouTube: @KarinYogaLife

SUBSCRIBE to the Island Woman Podcast for more game-changing conversations about Caribbean leadership, wellness, and global entrepreneurship!

#IslandWomanPodcast #CaribbeanFounder #OnlineWellnessEmpire #WomenInWellness #IntentionalLiving #CaribbeanLeadership #KarinWilsonEdmonds

Code switching — survival tactic or cultural disconnect?
In this episode, the hosts break down the real reasons we switch our tone, accent, or entire personality depending on who’s in the room.

From corporate America to entrepreneurship, from Ebonics to “professional decorum,” and even the moments we first realized we code switched — this conversation digs into how environment, safety, perception, and identity shape the way we speak.

We also debate movie sequels (because why not), talk about growing up in Southwest Dekalb, learn where we picked up Ebonics, and unpack whether code switching is even necessary anymore.

If you’ve ever caught yourself using your “corporate voice”… this one hits home.

What’s YOUR experience with code switching?
Drop a comment and let’s talk about it. 👇🏾

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RIDDIM | Afrobeat Library | Music For Content Creators
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm9_E41jmVA
Creative Commons — Attribution – CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Affiliated YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/c/KaseemBada

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This episode takes you through my personal experience covering the GUBA Awards Barbados 2025. I walk you through the Trade and Investment Conference, the GUBA Award Show, and the moments that stood out to me throughout the weekend. I also reflect on what it means to reach one year and fifty episodes of Behind the Mic, and how the growth, the lessons, and the gratitude from this season continue to shape the show.

Featured Quote:

“I have to actually acknowledge that I’m living through history right now, presently right in front of me.” – Wize Grazette

Chapters:

01:27 GUBA Awards Recap
05:05 Snippet of Lady Dentaa’s Opening Remarks at the Trade and Investment Conference
06:51 Wize Shares Thanks
08:22 Introducing REVOLT Art Fair: The Limited Podcast Series

Credits:
Hosted by Wize Grazette
Edited by Storytime Studios