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On this week’s episode, I chat with my best friend of 30 years, Kim C. Butcher, founder of lifestyle brand, Okoye by Kim, and a powerhouse Caribbean entrepreneur, cultural strategist, and festival producer.

We talk about how Kim blends sustainable fashion, cultural storytelling, and entrepreneurship to create impact for Caribbean women.

We explore:
– The story behind VEX Money and the Catch Mi Hand Grant – products and programs run through Okoye By Kim that empower women financially and culturally.

– Kim’s journey balancing ambition, well-being, and legacy-building.

– Insights on Caribbean women in business, creating community, and leaving lasting impact in culture, commerce, and sustainability.

– Practical advice for female entrepreneurs navigating challenges while making economic and social impact.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Kim C. Butcher
03:31 Survival Kit for Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs
06:52 Balancing Ambition and Well-Being
09:52 The Drive Behind Kim’s Work
12:49 Okoye by Kim: A Lifestyle Brand
15:44 Empowering Women Through Financial Independence
19:00 Advice for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs
21:37 The Impact of Women on Economic Growth
24:43 Conclusion and Contact Information
26:32 Podcast outro.mp4

Whether you’re a Caribbean woman entrepreneur, a culture enthusiast, or looking for inspiration to turn your passion into purpose, this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Kim C. Butcher / Okoye by Kim:
Website: okoyebykim.com
Email: kim@okoyebykim.com
LinkedIn: @Kim Butcher
Instagram / Facebook: @OkoyeByKim
Tel: 1 (246) 266-0779

🎧 Watch/listen to more episodes of the Island Woman Podcast for stories, insights, and inspiration from Caribbean women shaping culture, business, and community.

If you liked this episode, you may also like – Caribbean Women Founders’ Survival Kit: Guts & Gumption is #1 (Tanja Gittens) – https://youtu.be/B7Ovs_mq_-w?si=lR-iSmziPrGhlzsm

#CaribbeanEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #OkoyeByKim #IslandWomanPodcast #CulturalStorytelling #SustainableFashion #WomenEmpowerment #CaribbeanBusiness

For this special Sunlight Raise The Bar edition, we sat down with Rouge; one of the sharpest voices in South African hip hop and a force who’s constantly redefining what it means to rise.

We spoke about her journey, the grind behind the glow, and how she continues to carve out space for herself while uplifting others in the game. From bars to branding, balance to belief; Rouge dropped real gems on what it takes to keep raising the bar.

This one’s for those chasing growth and staying true to their craft. Tap in and catch the shine. Click on the link below for more info and how you can win your share of some dope prizes

https://www.sunlight.co.za/raise-the-bar.html

This season on the Island Woman podcast, I’m talking to Caribbean women founders, industry experts and thought leaders about how we can make maximum economic impact and protect our health and wellbeing.

Joining me in the season premiere is Tanja Gittens, chartered accountant, global nomad, budget guru and author of the book “Living Loud on a Budget: Authentic Financial Living”. Tanja has officially retired from the corporate world to build the Living Loud on a Budget™ brand. She talks candidly about:

➡️ Why guts and gumption, not qualifications or experience, form the number #1 power package for Caribbean Women entrepreneurs
➡️ How she took the unconventional nomad path while being a practising chartered accountant
➡️ Financial wellness, health and healing trauma to live out loud
➡️ Merging personal experiences, beliefs and professional skills to build a brand
➡️ The scale of her level of ambition and personal well-being
➡️ Prioritising health and wellbeing on the career path
➡️ Living out loud
➡️ Her advice for other Caribbean founders (having an emergency fund and more)

00:00 Empowering Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs
02:33 The Importance of Guts and Gumption
04:59 Breaking the Mould of Traditional Accounting
09:30 Choosing the Unconventional Path
14:52 Building a Brand: Living Loud on a Budget™
19:30 Understanding Emotional Spending and Cultural Influences
24:45 Balancing Ambition and Well-Being
27:35 Advice for Aspiring Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs
32:03 Defining Living Out Loud
35:30 Final notes
36:10 Podcast outro

#IslandWomanPodcast #Caribbeanwomenentrepreneurs #CaribbeanWomenFounders #financialwellness #livingoutloud #financialwellness #gutsandgumption #CaribbeanEntrepreneur

In this episode of Behind the Mic, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and GUBA Vanguard Award nominee, to explore his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to national leadership. We talk about his belief that purpose and vision can transform lives, the economic turnaround of Barbados through the BERT program, and the role of innovation in shaping the island’s financial future. Dr. Greenidge also shares insight on the orange economy, the upcoming BIM Pay system, and how creativity and culture can drive true economic growth.

B-Sides Track of the Week: Hero by Mariah Carey — a song that reminds us that everything we need to rise above life’s challenges already exists within us.

💽 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

Quote: “We are very rich culturally. We are rich in talent. But we have yet to become rich from culture and to become rich from our talent.”

Chapters

01:24 Meet Dr. Kevin Greenidge
02:14 B-Sides Track of the Week
05:38 Being Nominated for the GUBA Vanguard Award
22:13 The Power of the Orange Economy
24:49 The Financial Transformation with BIM Pay

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Credits: Hosted by Wize Grazette. Edited and produced by Storytime Studios.