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

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Caribbean Realities and Resourcefulness: Managing Distraction & Finding Hope | Island Woman Podcast

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...

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Joint Pain After 35? 3 Things Caribbean Women Must Do Now

Are you over 35 and starting to feel niggles in joints you forgot you had? For me, it’s the ‘phantom pains’, the ones you can’t link to anything you did. If that’s you too, we’re not alone. In the...

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Why Breadfruit Belongs on Every Island Plate: A Nutritionist Weighs In | Island Woman Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of the Island Woman Podcast! We kick off with the first episode in a three-part health and wellness series. I’m joined by seasoned nutritionist in Barbados’ National Nutrition Centre, Carla Ramsay, to explore the incredible...

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Courageous or Crazy? Why I Chose a Big and Simple Life

In this season finale, I reflect on the idea of courage and what it really took to leave corporate, pursue dance, raise a child while studying abroad, and carve out a life that’s both big and simple. Is this...

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Clarity in Action: A Success Blueprint for Caribbean Women over 40 | Island Woman Podcast EP. 11

Welcome to the final episode of the Clarity Series on the Island Woman Podcast, a space for Caribbean women who, like me, are rethinking success and ready to move with intention. In this episode, “Clarity in Action: A Success...

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Speak Clearly About Your Work Without Being a Showoff | Island Woman Podcast EP. 10

Do you want more opportunities to do what you’re great at, but feel awkward talking about your work? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I share how women, especially Caribbean women can show up...

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Career Fog to Focus: 4 Clarity Anchors for Women Redefining Success | Island Woman Podcast EP. 9

In this first episode of the Island Woman Clarity Series, sponsored by Made Alive Design & Co., we explore how to move from career fog to focus with 4 powerful clarity anchors every woman (or man) needs when redefining...

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Why Caribbean Women Are Rethinking Success | Island Woman Podcast EP. 8

In this episode, I reflect on how Caribbean women like me are redefining success. From being raised to value financial independence to walking away from traditional corporate careers, we’re still choosing big ambitions, but in new ways. Tune in...

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Why Saying NO can Lead to a Better Life | Island Woman Podcast

Sometimes the right YES can’t happen because we’ve said yes to too many wrong things. In this episode, I share a personal story about missing a dream opportunity — and the powerful lesson I learned about the importance of...

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Nature Nostalgia

My experience of nature growing up in St. Philip Barbados has given me some of the most powerful memories of my childhood. In this episode of the Island Woman podcast, I’m sharing my nostalgia for nature back then and...

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