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Makwa Returns to The Sobering

Six years later, Makwa is back on The Sobering for a conversation that’s equal parts reflection and evolution.

We caught up on everything that’s happened since we last sat down, from the lessons he’s learned and the experiences that have shaped him, to his current state of mind and the perspective he’s gained along the way. We also spoke about family, growth, and how those responsibilities continue to influence the man behind the music.

Of course, we got into the new music, his creative process, and how he’s continued to push himself artistically while staying true to who he is.

A candid conversation with one of the most influential voices in South African music, six years in the making. Tap in.

Twelve years running a successful marketing agency from Barbados taught Christina Hunte a lot not only about marketing but about the mindset, money moves and systems needed to stay successful. It’s no wonder other entrepreneurs kept asking her for tips. Today, she has turned that demand into a full-fledged business coaching business – Dream Builders Institute. It’s not the first pivot she’s made over the years, and even as someone with more introverted than extroverted tendencies, she’s stayed visible throughout. Why? She tells Island Woman podcast host Dianne N Squires it’s because her mission to help is greater than her fear of being seen.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Christina Hunte, Founder of the Dream Builders Institute, on this week’s episode. She founded the boutique marketing agency Kreativ Edge and made it a success, being featured as one of Barbados’ top 30 entrepreneurs under 30 along the way. Throughout her 12 years running Kreativ Edge, her business savvy, genuine social media presence and obvious attention to clients’ success attracted other entrepreneurs to her, asking for guidance. Business coaching became a “side thing” until it didn’t.

We talk about:
Her big ambition and simple grounding practices
Being visible and transparent while navigating career evolution
What prompted the transition from Kreativ Edge to Dream Builders Institute
How Dream Builders Institute Helps Entrepreneurs
Where she sits now on the Island Woman Ambition/Wellbeing scale

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Christina Hunte
03:18 Christina’s Entrepreneurial Journey
05:57 Transitioning to Business Coaching
08:14 The Role of Psychology in Business
11:18 Navigating Visibility as an Introvert
15:01 Building Trust with an Evolving Audience
17:23 The Dream Builders Institute
20:03 Program Structure and Evolution
21:44 Embracing Change and New Identities
23:44 Ambition vs. Well-being
26:52 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
28:41 Who is a fit for Dream Builders Institute
31:43 Podcast outro

Get in Touch
To get direct access to upcoming masterclass updates, and secure private invitations for the Rooted and Ready 90-day program or the Island Woman Authority Suite, follow our WhatsApp channel.
📲 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7lcdnEFeXrxlKuY31L
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Connect with Dianne
LinkedIn: @Dianne N Squires
linkedin.com/in/dianne-n-squires-a2389132

Email: diannensquires@diannensquires.com

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Connect with Christina Hunte
Instagram: @IamChristinaHunte – https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinahunte/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinahunte/
Website:https://christinahunte.com/

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Dianne N. Squires is a Strategic Communications leader, Founder of Dianne N Squires Consulting (DNSC), and host of the Island Woman Podcast. Through DNSC, her work centres on elevating voice, visibility and impact for Caribbean changemakers.
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The Island Woman podcast has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 30 Island Podcasts on the web. Check out the list here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/island_podcasts/?feed_id=8701532&_src=f2_featured_email#h8701532
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#islandwomanpodcast #caribbeanwomeninbusiness #caribbeanpodcast #CaribbeanBusinessCoach #BigandSimpleLife

Caribbean Skincare | Science, Art, Culture, Simplicity | Simply Ashyara, Founder House of Ash

The skin is a dynamic ecosystem and what we see as breakouts or other issues are signals from elsewhere in the body and mind, says Simply Ashyara, a skincare formulator and Founder of House of Ash. She discusses her formulation process, blending science, art and culture and examples of the multi-purpose, multi-sensory, pro-planet products created by House of Ash with Dianne N Squires on the Island Woman podcast this week. No ten-step routines needed, just skincare made simple.

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Simply Ashyara speaks my language when it comes to skincare – keep it simple, no ten-step routines necessary. At age eight, her great aunt gifted her the Elizabeth Arden Red Door fragrance. She was captivated by the scent, the colour and the packaging which revealed the product behind a “red door”. Later, at 14, she visited Lush, a cosmetics retailer in England. The total experience of scents, packaging, and products built on the Red Door experience and triggered her interest in formulation. That idea of total experience set the tone for her approach to formulation, blending science, art and culture to produce multi-sensory, multi-purpose, pro-planet products.

We talk about:
The role of cultural stories in skincare formulation
The importance of understanding skin as a dynamic ecosystem
Sustainable and eco-conscious product development
The impact of stress and mental health on skin
The significance of multi-sensory experiences in skincare

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Simply Ashyara and House of Ash
05:03 The Role of a Skincare Formulator
09:32 The Story Behind House of Ash
14:36 Mind, Skin, and Gut Connection
17:15 The Philosophy of Less is More
21:02 Balancing Ambition and Wellbeing
25:17 Advice for Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs

Get in Touch
Get direct access to upcoming masterclass updates, and secure private invitations for the Rooted and Ready 90-day program or the Island Woman Authority Suite by following our WhatsApp channel.
📲 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7lcdnEFeXrxlKuY31L
or email: diannensquires@diannensquires.com
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Connect with Dianne N Squires
LinkedIn: @Dianne N Squires
linkedin.com/in/dianne-n-squires-a2389132

Email: diannensquires@diannensquires.com
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Connect with Simply Ashyara and House of Ash

Substack: As Analogs 2.0
IG: @ _HouseofAsh; https://www.instagram.com/_houseofash/
IG: @SimplyAshyara; https://www.instagram.com/simplyashyara/

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Dianne N. Squires is a Strategic Communications leader, Founder of Dianne N Squires Consulting (DNSC), and host of the Island Woman Podcast. Her work centres on elevating voice, visibility and impact for Caribbean changemakers.

#islandwomanpodcast #skincare #Caribbean #caribbeanwomeninbusiness

Masculinity has become one of the most debated topics in modern society.

In this hosts-only episode, we dive into what it means to be a man today and explore the changing expectations placed on men in relationships, careers, families, and society.

Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation that affects everyone.

What does masculinity mean to you?

Do you think society is moving in the right direction when it comes to defining manhood?

👇 Let us know in the comments!

#Masculinity #Manhood #ModernMen #Relationships #Podcast #AfricanPodcast #SelfDevelopment #Leadership #mensissues

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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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