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In this powerful hosts-only episode, we dive deep into the ongoing Diaspora Wars — the tension, stereotypes, and misunderstandings between Africans and Black Americans.

Llewellyn and Sitta keep it real as they unpack where the divide came from, the history behind it, and why unity is the only way forward. From viral internet debates to real-life experiences, the hosts challenge misconceptions, explore privilege, and call for healing across the diaspora.

💬 Topics include:

✅Chris Brown vs. Usher: who’s the real vocalist?
✅How colonialism and media fuel division
✅“Foundational Black Americans” and African stereotypes
✅Why some Africans view migration as a privilege
✅The danger of internalized bias and lost history
✅Supporting Black-owned brands vs. European luxury labels
✅The call for open dialogue between Africans & Black Americans

✊🏾 “We are not enemies. We are stronger together.”

#Afronomics #DiasporaWars #BlackCulture #AfricanDiaspora #BlackCommunity #AfricanCulture #PanAfrican #BlackVoices #CultureTalk #DiasporaConversations #UnityOverDivision #BlackExcellence #AfricanPride #BlackTogether #culturedebate

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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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Caribbean woman entrepreneur Karen Philip, Founder of Kainos Caribbean Consulting and a respected social development specialist, is my guest on this week’s episode. Karen shares her journey and the mission behind Kainos, which is to help non-governmental organisations “Do Good Better” through better systems, better measurement of impact and better grant writing – otherwise known as strategic capacity building and resource mobilisation in sector jargon. We discuss what it truly means to be a “do-gooder” and entrepreneur in the Caribbean development sector.

The Unsung Leaders: We confront the societal oversight that often undervalues the labour of women leaders in civil society. Karen and I discuss why it’s imperative to reward and invest in the Caribbean Women who are the very potters shaping our communities, recognising that their economic empowerment has a magnificent ripple effect.

📑Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Karen Philip and Her Work
05:20 The Importance of Alignment and Boundaries
07:19 Understanding Social Development and Capacity Building
11:59 Empowering Women in Civil Society
17:48 Balancing Ambition and Well-Being
26:38 Advice for Caribbean Women Founders

💡Takeaways:

– Your assignment is determined by your alignment.
– If you cannot measure it, you cannot manage it.
– You need to have boundaries to protect your well-being.
– Caribbean voices must be at the forefront of development.
– Women in civil society are crucial for economic growth.
– It’s okay to pause and reassess your goals.
– Empowerment has a ripple effect in communities.
– Formalizing and valuing invisible labor is essential.
– Your network should support your mission and goals.
– Consistency means not giving up, even if you pause.

👉🏾This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Caribbean social impact, economic development, and understanding how women lead with both passion and strategic clarity. Karen highlights the fact that empowered Caribbean Women are the drivers of poverty reduction and community growth.

🫱🏾‍🫲🏽Connect with Karen Philip & Kainos Caribbean Consulting:

Website: KainosCaribbean.com
LinkedIn: @Karen Philip & @ Kainos Caribbean
Instagram: @kainos.caribbean
YouTube: @KainosCaribbean

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Learn more about my business Dianne N Squires Consulting
Website: diannensquires.com

#CaribbeanWomenLeaders #SocialImpact #CaribbeanSocialImpact #IslandWomanPodcast #HowWomenLead #Entrepreneurship #CivilSociety #grantwriting

There is a spark you feel the moment someone is built for the mic, and DJ Tricey Trice brings that spark from the second she sits down. In this episode of Behind the Mic, we tap into the fire, the discipline, and the joy that turn her sports commentary into a daily pulse check for fans. From recording on a $40 dollar webcam in her kitchen to hosting The Post Up on REVOLT, Tricey’s rise is a blueprint in hustle and heart.

💽 B Sides Track of the Week

DJ Tricey Trice’s picks: Cardi B Better Than You and Megan Thee Stallion Monday Morning Freestyle.

⁠B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on Spotify⁠ – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EysXGOWrzoQ3Zmp34VWLx?si=Els–8meT_esd-obiIs16w
⁠B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on YouTube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOCTSuUwMT0fHHhB6oPtaEYyTh2OWq7zY

Featured Quote:

“If I want something, it’s no person, place or thing that can stop me from getting that.”

Chapters:
00:42 Meet Introduction: DJ Tricey Trice
02:49 B Sides Track of the Week
06:07 Growing Up in Chicago and Sports Memories
16:06 Discovering the Illusion of TV
18:39 Passion for Sports and Entrepreneurship
24:01 Rapid Fire: This or That?

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Behind the Mic on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and leave a five star review so more listeners can find the show.

Follow DJ Tricey Trice

Instagram and all platforms: @DJTriceyTrice

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

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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subscribe on YouTube for more stories of vision, culture, and transformation.

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

Africa consumes over $1 billion in leather but imports most of it. 👀
In this episode, Seromume Ikogho explains how Detail Africa and Craftlink are training local artisans, building supply chains, and reshaping the global view of “Made in Africa.”

This is what industrial revolution looks like — African edition. 🌍

#Afronomics #DetailAfrica #MadeInAfrica #AfricanEntrepreneurs #SustainableFashion #LeatherIndustry #Craftlink

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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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In this bonus episode of Behind the Mic, I’m celebrating a huge milestone in my journey, receiving the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards Legend Award. After more than a decade in podcasting, it still feels surreal to be called a legend. You’ll hear the full acceptance speech from the ceremony, my reflections on what this moment means, and how I’m focusing on helping creators thrive in the growing orange economy.

I also talk about my new podcast, Coop Back Podcast, where I kick it with my cousins Alex and Kevin about life, anime, and the everyday twists of adulthood in Barbados and abroad.

Featured Quote:
“Legend… it’s a powerful word. And when I started podcasting 13 years ago, it was not something that I had in the cards.”

Chapters:
1:48 – Learn about my new podcast Coop Back
3:23 – Acceptance speech
4:35 – Next episode teaser

Thanks for tuning in to Behind the Mic, hosted by Wize Grazette. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @TheRealWize, and stay tuned for the next episode featuring Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Barbados Central Bank.

Credits:
Special thanks to Storytime Studios for editing and producing this podcast.

Sober Soldiers! One of the culture’s key players pulled up for a proper sit-down. We spoke about his journey through the game; from radio to rap, the highs, the lessons, and everything in between.
Speedsta got candid about legacy, growth, and staying true to himself in an ever-shifting industry. It’s a real conversation with someone who’s seen it all and still moves with love for the culture.
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