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Not everyone will choose you — whether it’s for a project, a friendship, or a role in their life. But that doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of being chosen. In this episode, I share why choosing yourself matters, what it really looks like, and 3 small but powerful ways I’m practising it right now.

From the crowded buses of my teen years in Barbados to the lessons I’ve learned about podcasting, boundaries, and vision-setting, I explore how following your inner compass creates the space to breathe, grow, and excel.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for validation and start walking your unique path, this episode is for you.

✨ In this episode:
– Why “choosing yourself” isn’t selfish, it’s sustainable
– How a clear vision helps guide your decisions
– 3 daily practices to honour your own time and energy

A story of how not choosing myself once stalled my growth — and what I’m doing differently now

🌺 The Island Woman Podcast celebrates Caribbean women, Caribbean stories, and the pursuit of holistic wealth, rest and renewal, and intentional living.
📌 Share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder: choosing yourself is the first step toward freedom.

#chooseyourself #islandwomanpodcast #Caribbeanwomen #boundariesmatter #holisticwealth

Nanette joins The Sobering fresh off announcing her upcoming album Painfully Happy — dropping August 29th with the love-struck R&B focus track “Suddenly.” We dive into the story behind her nostalgic new single Abazali, a soulful Soweto-funk-inspired love letter to her parents, South Africa, and the sounds that raised her. She opens up about the highs, lows, and contradictions that inspired Painfully Happy, and how she’s navigating the space between joy and heartache while making music that connects across generations.

Caribbean realities are complex, from high youth unemployment to the rise of informal work, gender inequality, and climate threats. But alongside the challenges, there’s a deep well of hope, ingenuity, and resourcefulness we can tap into.

In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I explore how we as Caribbean people can manage distractions, stay focused, and hold onto what’s real. Drawing on insights from the Caribbean Development Bank’s Labour Market Differentials in the Caribbean study, we’ll look at three truths that can keep us grounded:

1️⃣ The power of sharing and community: from backyard produce to collective entrepreneurship.
2️⃣ Turning off the noise: and protecting your mental space in a hyper-connected world.
3️⃣ Caribbean ingenuity: the traditional practices and mindset shifts that can fuel sustainable living and a stronger future.
If you care about Caribbean resilience, sustainable living, and economic empowerment, this conversation will inspire you to see possibilities beyond the “doom and gloom.”

🎧 Listen now and share your thoughts in the comments: How do you cut through distraction and focus on what matters most?

📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Caribbean reality vs distraction
01:31 – Key findings from the CDB Labour Market Study
03:10 – Reality #1: Sharing and generosity in Caribbean culture
04:50 – Reality #2: Turning off the noise
05:39 – Reality #3: Caribbean ingenuity and sustainability
07:10 – Closing thoughts and invitation to share

Caribbean Development Bank’s Labour Market Differentials in the Caribbean study – https://www.caribank.org/publications-and-resources/resource-library/publications/labour-market-differentials-caribbean-gender-age-indigeneity

🔗 Related episodes:

Health & Wellness Series with Carla Ramsay https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLl48MDCkiuOUGopfVUBzwNtoeEfIqhiga

Courageous or Crazy? Why I Chose a Big and Simple Life https://youtu.be/_ihKxkbYeSU

#islandwomanpodcast #caribbeanresilience #sustainableliving #sustainablelivingCaribbean #economicempowerment #focusandclarity

✅ Discover why every Black person should experience Africa at least once
✅ Ugo of Discover Gidi shares how he turned a group trip into a global travel company
✅ What it’s really like doing business in Africa
✅ The power of visiting Africa with family vs. friends
✅ Why Ghana is the perfect entry point for diasporans
✅ Insider tips on planning your first trip

This episode is packed with real stories, travel gems, and advice for anyone curious about connecting with the continent.

YouTube Chapters:

0:00 – Intro & Wahala: Name butchering stories
6:13 – Ugo’s backstory & Discover Gidi origins
14:45 – Travel fails, visa wins, & growing a business
26:09 – Missions, culture shocks & “African time”
37:08 – Doing business in Africa: Expectations vs Reality
45:04 – Why diasporans must go back
51:07 – First-time travel tips for Africa
54:24 – Closing

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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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