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Season two of Behind the Mic opens with a powerhouse conversation between host Wize Grazette and Lady Dentaa Amoateng, the Founder and President of GUBA Enterprise. Known for her mission to Grow, Unite, Build Africa, Lady Dentaa has spent over 16 years creating opportunities that connect Africans across the diaspora.

This episode dives into the upcoming GUBA Awards Barbados, supported by the Prime Minister’s Office, Invest Barbados, BTMI, and the National Cultural Foundation. Lady Dentaa shares how this year’s theme, Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny, aligns with the shared history and future of Africa and the Caribbean, unveiling details about the Trade and Investment Conference, cultural collaborations, and the first-ever chartered flight from Ghana to Barbados.

Lady Dentaa also opens up about her journey from pediatric nurse and TV actress to receiving a diplomatic passport, all while raising four children who embody Ghanaian heritage through their names and values.

B-Sides Track of the Week: Adonai by Sarkodie — a gospel-infused anthem blending rap, soul, and spiritual power.
💽 Listen to our B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EysXGOWrzoQ3Zmp34VWLx

Featured Quote: “We need to reclaim our land destiny, reclaim our people, and start doing things together.” – Lady Dentaa

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Season Two!
00:52 Upcoming Cultural Events
01:18 Introducing Lady Dentaa Amoateng
01:46 Lady Dentaa’s Journey
03:02 B-Sides Track of the Week
04:08 The GUBA Awards and Its Impact
10:09 Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny

Subscribe to Behind the Mic on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Pandora.

Follow @TheRealWize for updates, and connect with @Dentaa_Show and @GUBAAwards to learn more about the GUBA movement.

🌺Calling Caribbean women founders, experts and change makers to be our guests in Season 3 🌺
👉🏽 Are you one of them, or do you know someone who is?
Email diannensquires@diannensquires.com with a short bio and links to your/their work.
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We’ve reached the end of Season 2 of the Island Woman Podcast, and what a season it’s been. From the cultural power of breadfruit and the structure behind successful side hustles, to the surprising ways Caribbean women are shaping wellness and wealth, this season has been a celebration of our stories, our brilliance, and our potential.

In this final episode, I share 5 of my favourite moments from across the season and put out a call to Caribbean women founders, leaders, and experts to join the conversation in Season 3.

In this episode:
0:00 – Welcome & Season 3 call for guests
0:44 – Why Caribbean women’s economic power matters now more than ever
2:05 – Breadfruit & food heritage with nutritionist Carla Ramsay
3:19 – An antidote to doomscrolling: holding on to hope
4:34 – Shauna Marshall on scaling your solopreneur business
5:27 – Mialisa Garnes on the unseen threats to women’s wellness
7:27 – Why health is wealth is more than a saying — it’s a strategy

Season 3: Your Voice Is Needed
We’re dedicating the next season to the women shaping the future of the Caribbean: founders, innovators, culture shifters, and experts building solutions from the ground up.
👉🏽 Are you one of them, or do you know someone who is? Email diannensquires@diannensquires.com with a short bio and links to their work.

🔥 Why this conversation matters
Between 2000 and 2010, growth in women’s income in Latin America and the Caribbean reduced poverty by 30%. Imagine what’s possible if more of us build successful businesses, create opportunities, and lead with vision — while staying grounded in health, joy, and wellbeing.

💬 If this episode inspired you, like, comment, share, and subscribe. It helps more island women discover stories that reflect our realities and possibilities.
#IslandWomanPodcast #CaribbeanWomen #WomenLeadership #CaribbeanFounders #CaribbeanWomenInBusiness #CaribbeanStories #WomenEntrepreneurs #IslandWomen #WomenShapingTheCaribbean #HolisticWealth #CaribbeanPodcast #WomenBuildingImpact

Sober Soldiers, on this episode, we sat down with Flvme to dive into his brand-new album Black and White, revisit his past projects, and unpack his journey in the game so far. He opened up about growth, creative freedom, collaborations, and what fans can expect next.
It’s a proper deep-dive with one of the most consistent voices in SA hip hop. Trust us, this one’s a dope one, tap in!

Season 2 of Behind the Mic: Hosted by Wize Grazette is here! This new season expands the vision bringing you interviews not just with REVOLT hosts but also with cultural curators, allies, and creators shaping the future of the creator economy. Expect full interviews, narrated episodes, limited series, and audio-only drops that keep the essence of podcasting alive.
Tap in, follow @TheRealWize, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

Credits:
Hosted by Wize Grazette.
Produced and edited by The Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios.

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Are you a Caribbean woman expert, founder, or creative ready to be more visible without the overwhelm? This episode is your roadmap to strategic visibility that builds credibility, authority, and high-value opportunities.
We explore what really counts when it comes to visibility: focusing on 2–3 core pillars that define what you want to be known for. Learn how thought leadership can amplify your authority, differentiate your business, and attract the right opportunities over time.

🕛Timestamps:
00:00: Intro – The Entrepreneurial Path to Visibility
03:03: Building Authority Through Thought Leadership
05:40: Crafting a Distinctive Visibility Strategy

Why Visibility Matters:
Visibility is more than showing up; it’s a deliberate strategy to grow influence, establish trust, and expand your impact. If you’ve been wondering whether increased visibility is worth it, this episode offers clarity and actionable insights.

👉🏾Go From Invisible To In-Demand With The Rooted And Ready Programme
If you’re ready to start your visibility journey with guidance tailored to your expertise and goals, the Rooted & Ready 1:1 coaching programme is here to help.
👉🏾Email diannensquires@diannensquires.com with the subject line: Tell Me About Rooted and Ready to learn more.

#IslandWomanPodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs #ThoughtLeadership #VisibilityStrategy #FemaleFounders #RootedAndReady #CaribbeanWomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurshipTips

In this episode of Afronomics, we sit down with Henry Moses Mamulu — Founder of The Yield Group, investor in tech start-ups, commodities trader, and independent financial consultant since 2018. Henry shares his journey from finance to entrepreneurship, and the lessons he’s learned about partnerships, strategy, and bringing like-minded investors together.

✅Henry’s top 3 movies & what they reveal about him
✅How he got into investing in tech & commodities
✅What strong investment partnerships look like
✅How to connect investors with shared values and goals

If you’re interested in finance, tech, or the future of African investment, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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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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Is it possible to be penalised for being successful? And does this happen more often to women? In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I explore what I call the “success penalty” — the quiet but heavy cost women sometimes pay for shining too brightly.

From the fear of being “too visible” to research-backed evidence of backlash against successful women, we dive into why achievements that should open doors can sometimes close them instead. And we ask: Who really loses when women shrink themselves to fit into the status quo?

Whether you’re a Caribbean woman entrepreneur, an expert building authority, or a creative navigating the tension between visibility and backlash, this conversation is for you.
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Inside this episode:
– Real conversations with women leaders who fear being too successful
– The concept of intentional invisibility and how it limits careers and businesses
– Why women face harsher judgments than men when they excel
– How this shows up in small Caribbean communities

A powerful reframe: how to navigate the success penalty without shrinking yourself
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🌺 Rooted & Ready Coaching
The Rooted & Ready programme was created to help women founders, consultants, and experts show up with clarity and courage, without being drained by social media. If you’re ready to be visible, build your authority, and attract higher-level opportunities,
Email me at diannensquires@diannensquires.com with the subject line: Tell Me About Rooted and Ready.
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📌 Related episode: [Why Caribbean Women are Rethinking Success – Ep. 8, Season 1]
https://youtu.be/fUAbkrQEN1U?si=UrxmQSxznWxTN2Qk

Studies referenced:
Sweetha Ballakrishnen, Priya Fielding-Singh and Bella Maggliozi and titled, Intentional Invisibility: Professional Women and the Navigation of Workplace Constraints – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325110839_Intentional_Invisibility_Professional_Women_And_The_Navigation_Of_Workplace_Constraints

Madeline E. Heilman et al., Penalties for Success: reactions to women who succeed at male gender-typed tasks – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8545836_Penalties_for_Success_Reactions_to_Women_Who_Succeed_at_Male_Gender-Typed_Tasks
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💬 Let’s continue the conversation:
Have you ever felt the “success penalty” in your career, business, or community? Drop a comment. I’d love to hear your story.
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🔗 Connect with me
Website: https://www.diannensquires.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianne-n-squires-a2389132
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#IslandWomanPodcast #CaribbeanWomenEntrepreneurs #HolisticWealth #CaribbeanVoices #VisibilityMatters

From postnatal incontinence to midlife health challenges, Caribbean women are often navigating wellness issues in silence. In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I sit down with Barbadian entrepreneur Mialisa Garnes, founder of The Wellness Growth Agency and host of the Wellness & Growth Journeys podcast. Mialisa shares how her own experience as a new mother over 35 inspired her to carve out a niche in health and wellness marketing, building trust, community, and visibility for women-centered clinics, coaches, and practitioners.

📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:38 – 3 essentials for a Caribbean woman entrepreneur’s survival kit
04:36 – Why choosing a niche in a small market works
07:09 – Mialisa’s personal reasons for choosing the health and wellness niche
12:09 – How marketing bridges the knowledge gap in the health and wellness sector
15:47 – Essential marketing for new health and wellness businesses on a budget
23:11 – Why starting the Wellness Growth Podcast was important
28:33 – An alarming issue in women’s health and wellness in the Caribbean

We talk about:
🌺 Why marketing women’s health in the Caribbean requires sensitivity and education
🌺 How Caribbean women can stop “settling” and put our health first
🌺 What small wellness businesses should prioritize when starting digital marketing
🌺 The importance of showing up, telling your story, and bridging the gap between care providers and women seeking support

If you’re an entrepreneur, wellness professional, or simply a Caribbean woman curious about how we can take better care of ourselves, this conversation will spark ideas and inspiration.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to the Island Woman Podcast for more stories at the crossroads of Caribbean culture, women’s voices, and holistic living.

#IslandWomanPodcast #CaribbeanWomen #WomensHealth #CaribbeanEntrepreneurs #HolisticWellness

In this inspiring episode of Afronomics, we sit down with Ambassador Waleed Shamsid-Deen — Special Envoy for Sierra Leone, CEO of Supreme Foods, author, and advocate for Africa–diaspora unity. From raising $1.5M during COVID to founding the Supreme Family Foundation, Ambassador Waleed brings a wealth of experience and vision for Africa’s future.

Topics include:

✅Why travel changes how we see peace and service
✅Tracing African ancestry & the power of identity
✅Global capital, Saudi investments, and Africa’s wealth transfer
✅How African Americans can tap into resources to bridge the gap
✅Leveraging nonprofits, supply chains & billion-dollar funds for change
✅Advice for first-time travelers to Africa

This conversation is about unity, ownership, and the strategies needed to build Africa’s future. Don’t miss it.

––Music Credits–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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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From solopreneur to enterprise — how do we as Caribbean women entrepreneurs make the leap from side hustle to sustainable business?
In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I’m joined by Shauna Marshall, MSME development strategist and founder of SMB Consulting. We talk about what it really takes to scale our businesses with intention, structure, and vision.
📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:52 – Percentage of women employers in the Caribbean
01:28 – Who Shauna Marshall is and what she does for MSMEs
02:50 – What’s in a Caribbean woman entrepreneur’s survival kit?
04:37 – How sustainable is the microenterprise or the side hustle for Caribbean women?
08:04 – How to overcome trading time for money in your business
10:27 – Moving from survival mode to growth mode
13:33 – Top things to do to move from solopreneur to enterprise

We also talk about the cultural challenges Caribbean women face around sales, visibility, and leadership — and how embracing these areas can transform a “small business” into a lasting legacy.

If you’re a Caribbean woman entrepreneur looking to grow beyond survival mode into holistic wealth and intentional living, this conversation is for you.
✨ Connect with Shauna Marshall & SMB Consulting:
Website: www.smbconsulting.com
LinkedIn: @Shauna Marshall

🎧 About the Island Woman Podcast
Ready to live a BIG and simple life? The Island Woman Podcast is where I share reflections from my own journey and amplify the voices and expertise of Caribbean people, especially women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative life. Each episode dives into the realities of growth, resilience, and visibility — from the perspective of women shaping our futures with clarity and courage.

👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations that matter to Caribbean women everywhere.
#CaribbeanWomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInLeadership #MSME #IslandWomanPodcast #Visibility