Island Woman Podcast

Do you aspire to an uncomplicated and fulfilling way of life? Join me, Dianne Squires AKA D-Anne, an island woman living on the island of Barbados and walking my path to a big and simple life. Walk with me and learn with me. Welcome to the Island woman podcast.

Hosted ByDianne N Squires

All Episodes

VEX Money to Caribbean Legacy: Kim C. Butcher, Okoye by Kim Founder | Island Woman Podcast

On this week’s episode, I chat with my best friend of 30 years, Kim C. Butcher, founder of Okoye by Kim and a powerhouse Caribbean entrepreneur, cultural strategist, and festival producer. We talk about how Kim blends sustainable fashion,...

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VEX Money to Caribbean Legacy: Kim C. Butcher, Okoye by Kim Founder | Island Woman Podcast
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Caribbean Women Founders’ Survival Kit: Guts & Gumption is #1 (Tanja Gittens) | Island Woman Podcast

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...

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Caribbean Women Founders’ Survival Kit: Guts & Gumption is #1 (Tanja Gittens) | Island Woman Podcast
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Calling Caribbean Women Founders + Season 2 Highlights

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...

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Calling Caribbean Women Founders + Season 2 Highlights
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From Invisible to In-Demand: The Visibility Strategy Female Founders Overlook

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...

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From Invisible to In-Demand: The Visibility Strategy Female Founders Overlook
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The Success Penalty: Why Women Leaders Face Backlash

Is it possible to be penalised for being successful? And does it happen more often to women? In this episode, I explore the “success penalty”, when achievements that should open doors end up creating backlash, especially for Caribbean women...

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The Success Penalty: Why Women Leaders Face Backlash
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The Caribbean Woman Behind the Wellness: Mialisa Garnes on Marketing and Midlife Health

What does it take to market women’s health and wellness in the Caribbean? My guest, Mialisa Garnes, has built a niche agency that bridges the gap between women looking for care and the professionals providing it. From her own...

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The Caribbean Woman Behind the Wellness: Mialisa Garnes on Marketing and Midlife Health
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From Solopreneur to Enterprise: Scaling as Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs | Island Woman Podcast

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...

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From Solopreneur to Enterprise: Scaling as Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs | Island Woman Podcast
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Lessons from the Track for Caribbean Entrepreneurs | Island Woman Podcast

What if building your business was more like training for the Olympics? 🏃🏽‍♀️ In this episode, I explore how Caribbean entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes, their systems, discipline, and mindset, to build businesses that last. What can Caribbean...

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Lessons from the Track for Caribbean Entrepreneurs | Island Woman Podcast
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Make Your Vision Real | Island Woman Podcast

What does it take to make your vision real? In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I share how my own vision took shape, why imagination is powerful, and what really matters when it comes to turning a...

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Make Your Vision Real | Island Woman Podcast
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Choose Yourself | Island Woman Podcast

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...

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Choose Yourself | Island Woman Podcast
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