Island Woman Podcast

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...

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...

Not only are Caribbean islands picturesque locations for international films, they are ripe for development of a thriving International Film and TV industry based in the Caribbean. Kerri Birch, Co-founder of 13 Degrees North Productions, shares why she’s living...

Caribbean women pursuing their professional goals on the global stage carry both the distinction and the burden of representation, coming from cultures where excellence is the standard.  While striving to be exceptional is vital, protecting your peace and mental...

You may be the “expert” in the room, but if you practice poor communication habits, you may never be listened to or taken seriously. Island Woman and Founder of Dianne N Squires Consulting, Dianne Squires, shares 3 communication habits...

True authority means knowing when to stop doing the work long enough to fix the leadership infrastructure behind it. Island Woman and Founder of Dianne N Squires Consulting, Dianne Squires shares a transparent look behind her recent “fallow season”—a...

Podcasting is an excellent way for Caribbean women to find, shape, and use their voices on the global stage. But podcast burnout can come quickly without planning for expected or unexpected realities. Dianne Squires of the Island Woman Podcast...

As many Caribbean women cross milestones of 35, 40, and 50, we start to wonder if we’ve outgrown the career roles we once worked hard to attain. We assess how we can continue to maximise our economic impact while...

Learn why intentional growth doesn’t have to be chaotic as I share lessons for Caribbean entrepreneurs on building business efficiency through the power of discomfort. In this unscripted episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I’m looking back at 2025...

From my late Father’s timeless advice on stopping self-doubt to the vulnerability of asking for help, I share how I’m building my ‘keep going’ muscle. Whether you call it perseverance, consistency, or ‘stick-to-it-ive-ness,’ it is a must-have for Caribbean...