Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown
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Carry On Friends has an unmistakable Caribbean-American essence. Hosted by the dynamic and engaging Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown, the podcast takes listeners on a global journey, deeply rooted in Caribbean culture. It serves as a melting pot of inspiring stories, light-hearted anecdotes, and stimulating perspectives that provoke thought and initiate conversations.
The podcast invites guests who enrich the narrative with their unique experiences and insights into Caribbean culture and identity. With an array of topics covered - from lifestyle and wellness to travel, entertainment, career, and entrepreneurship - it encapsulates the diverse facets of the Caribbean American experience. Catering to an international audience, Carry On Friends effectively bridges cultural gaps, uniting listeners under a shared love and appreciation for Caribbean culture.
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Embracing Fear to Birth a New Vision
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
06/22/21 • 39 min
"...the unknown is very very scary. But you know what's more scary? Living an unfulfilled life, not doing all the things that you want to do." ~ Dr. Nicole Grimes.
People are often afraid of the unknown, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Dr. Nicole Grimes shares her story about how she learned to embrace fear and uncertainty when it came time for her career change from academia into small business ownership. She found success by pushing through with what made sense even when she experienced fear, doubt, imposter syndrome and a pandemic.
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Backcourt: Transforming Caribbean Sports Tourism and Culture
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
07/09/24 • 37 min
In this episode I sit down with Darren, an athlete with rich Jamaican and Guyanese heritage, to explore his latest venture, Backcourt, which is set to transform Caribbean sports experiences. From the monumental Jamaica Boys and Girls Champs to the pulse-pounding cricket matches, Darren shares how Backcourt aims to offer the most authentic and electrifying sports tourism packages.
Cricket fans, this one's for you! Discover how the T20 format, spearheaded by the Indian Premier League (IPL), is breathing new life into cricket, capturing hearts in North America, and opening up economic opportunities across the Caribbean. Darren dives into the cultural impact of these sporting events, how they unite communities, and the business motivations behind Backcourt's vision to capitalize on the burgeoning sports tourism sector.
But that's not all. We also delve into the vibrant track and field scene in Jamaica, where investors and legends like Michael Johnson are working to popularize sprinting through innovative competitions. Darren recounts his experiences at the iconic Penn Relays and shares Backcourt’s ambitious plans, from cricket match packages to golf trips and Caribbean Premier League events. If you’re passionate about sports and the Caribbean, this episode is your ticket to an insider’s view of this dynamic intersection.
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Leveraging Your Talent, Passion, Culture or Entrepreneurial Experiences at Work.
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
05/09/23 • 36 min
I’m excited to welcome the multi-talented Anthony Cole on the podcast this week. Anthony hails from Trinidad and Tobago and leads the Critical People Programs for Amazon Music while pursuing a music career.
Anthony shares how he got started with music and how his music career evolved over the years. He talks about opportunities such as creating a music video and song for Amazon's Bar Riser Program, and the launch of his EP called Good Vibes only.
Through this conversation we get a glimpse at what it’s like to work at a company like Amazon. For several years, Anthony has been part of the leadership of their Black Employee Network. He explains how they focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. He also gives us a look at some of Amazon’s programs to help black owned businesses, including their Black Business Accelerator.
We also discussed the importance of leaning in and being part of the work culture. In today's competitive job market, standing out among the crowd can be a challenge. However, by leveraging your talents, passions, and entrepreneurial experiences, you can create a personal brand that represents your unique strengths and abilities.
Connect with Antony Cole: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
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Growing the Audience for Caribbean Films
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
07/06/21 • 36 min
In this episode we explore the Caribbean film industry and the challenges Caribbean filmmakers face in reaching their audience.
We chatted with Jamaican-born, Rachel Osbourne, who is dedicated to helping Caribbean filmmakers reach their audience through her media platform JulieMango.TV.
According to Rachel, the major issue the Caribbean film industry faces is not a lack of good films, but a poor distribution and marketing system for them. We also discussed the idea that the Caribbean audience is generally unaware of the availability of films from the region, which results in low viewership and the belief that the audience is not interested in Caribbean content.
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Get Your Affairs in Order with Caribbean Legal Solutions
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
01/31/23 • 41 min
This week’s episode is an information-packed one with Renee Kendall. Renee is an attorney with Trinidadian roots, and she provides practical advice on how to get our affairs in order through wills, advanced directives and similar legal support.
First, Renee tells us what it was like to spend her formative years in Trinidad, then move to America. She talks about having to navigate the nuances of living in America, while being taught Trinidadian values. She also shares her experiences with bullying as a young girl and how she learned to mask her heritage.
Renee now runs a legal practice named Caribbean Legal Solutions, that focuses primarily on land, estate and advocacy matters. The goal is to connect Caribbean-Americans, and anyone else outside of the Caribbean, with attorneys that are based in the Caribbean. Because people so often retain connections to their home countries such as land ownership or family relationships, they often need to find reliable, trustworthy attorneys.
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Career, Mentorship & Networking with Shermira & Karmel
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
03/28/23 • 52 min
On this week’s episode of Carry On Friends, I’m excited to welcome our first mother-daughter duo as guests. Shermira and Karmel both have a melting pot of Caribbean heritage, and we have an interesting conversation about the skills needed to navigate the workplace, how to prepare for new jobs, and networking.
We not only learn about mentorship, but also why transitioning to sponsorship is powerful for your career.
They share tips on how to prepare to enter new careers or jobs, and how to network with more ease and less anxiety.
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Caribbean Languages Matter
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
02/02/21 • 64 min
Dr. Kari-Lee Grant is an educator and entrepreneur. She is the president and CEO of the Center for Research and Equitable Development LLC, which offers coaching and consulting services to help educators, students, and personnel in education-based community organizations achieve research and equity goals.
She is a 19-year veteran teacher in a public school district in Long Island, where she serves as a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Dr. Grant has presented at local, national, and international conferences including the Society for Caribbean Linguistics Biennial Conference in Jamaica in 2016 and the World Education Research Association (WERA) Focal Meeting in Japan in 2019. Dr. Grant considers herself to be a transformative education leader, and is committed to eliciting excellence and equity in education.
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Referencies Mentioned:
- BCLF Launch Tea by the Sea - ( 43:06 to 51 minute mark.)
- Int'l Podcast Day x Caribbean Podcast Directory (45:46 to 47:25 minute mark.)
- Dr. Kari-Lee Grant's Dissertation - Transformative Leadership: Eliciting Equity and Excellence in the Education of Immigrant Students from Caribbean Countries Where English is the Medium of Instruction
- Jamaican Language Unit, UWI Mona
- Spelling Jamaican the Jamaican Way
- Writing Jamaican the Jamaican Way (Raitin Jamiekan Di Jamiekan Wie)
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Is a Side-Hustle Right For You?
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
07/28/15 • 34 min
In this episode we ask the question: Is a side-hustle right for you? Inspired by the post "The Rise of The Side-Hustle".
We discuss good reasons to start a side hustle and when starting a side hustle is a bad idea. Also discussed are challenges to starting a side hustle and where to get help as you pursue your side hustle dreams.
Connect with Us:
Mikelah: @Styleandvibes | @missmikelah
Kerry-Ann: @carryonfriends | @carryonkerry
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Caribbean American Heritage Month Settings
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
06/19/18 • 8 min
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and we're still celebrating! Check out this episode hear the latest.
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- CITE Week - Register at citeweek.com
- Interview with Style & Vibes. Listen on Apple | Website
- Upcoming interview guests.
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Build & Leverage Your Social Capital with Bie Aweh
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
04/16/19 • 30 min
Haitian American, Bie Aweh Bie is a learning and development professional with a lens for equity and inclusion. Bie has nearly a decade of experience in building sustainable partnerships, designing and facilitating training, fostering long-term professional relationships through meaningful networking opportunities, and driving social change by providing career pathways for underrepresented groups. As a founding team member of HBCU.vc and formerly of Devbootcamp, Bie consults and develops relationships that result in greater access for Black & Latinx populations.
In this episode, Bie talks about social capital. What is it? What are some challenges and more importantly how do you build and leverage your social capital?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience have?
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience currently has 277 episodes available.
What topics does Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Career, Caribbean, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience?
The episode title 'Leveraging Your Talent, Passion, Culture or Entrepreneurial Experiences at Work.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience?
The average episode length on Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience released?
Episodes of Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience?
The first episode of Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience was released on Jan 13, 2015.
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