
From Storms to Stories with Grace Cameron Episode 1
07/27/24 • 35 min
Ever wondered what it feels like to face a hurricane head-on? Join me as I recount an eerie experience during a hurricane in Kingston where my apartment's glass doors vanished without a trace. Alongside Grace, we reflect on heart-wrenching stories from Haiti, including a father's unimaginable loss during a tropical storm. These tales shed light on the emotional challenges and resilience of Caribbean communities in the face of natural disasters.
Get ready to feast on the vibrant flavors and rich narratives of Caribbean culture. Grace and I discuss the fascinating creation of "Jamaican Eid" and the importance of authentically representing one's heritage through food and personal stories. We highlight how storytelling and cultural festivals strengthen community connections and offer a deeper understanding of Caribbean traditions and experiences.
Discover the journey behind launching a magazine dedicated to Jamaican and Caribbean culture. From initial funding struggles to transitioning to digital media, and the revitalizing power of social media, we explore it all. Learn about the unique value of printed magazines and how community events like Jamaican Eats and the Caribbean Board Games and Brunch bring Caribbean culture to life in Toronto. Listen in as we celebrate the power of storytelling, community support, and cultural celebration.
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Ever wondered what it feels like to face a hurricane head-on? Join me as I recount an eerie experience during a hurricane in Kingston where my apartment's glass doors vanished without a trace. Alongside Grace, we reflect on heart-wrenching stories from Haiti, including a father's unimaginable loss during a tropical storm. These tales shed light on the emotional challenges and resilience of Caribbean communities in the face of natural disasters.
Get ready to feast on the vibrant flavors and rich narratives of Caribbean culture. Grace and I discuss the fascinating creation of "Jamaican Eid" and the importance of authentically representing one's heritage through food and personal stories. We highlight how storytelling and cultural festivals strengthen community connections and offer a deeper understanding of Caribbean traditions and experiences.
Discover the journey behind launching a magazine dedicated to Jamaican and Caribbean culture. From initial funding struggles to transitioning to digital media, and the revitalizing power of social media, we explore it all. Learn about the unique value of printed magazines and how community events like Jamaican Eats and the Caribbean Board Games and Brunch bring Caribbean culture to life in Toronto. Listen in as we celebrate the power of storytelling, community support, and cultural celebration.
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Thanks for listening to Nutmeg Nation - I would like to thank my Editor Sean for helping with the audio of show, thanks to my Designer Yim for creating the logo and images for the show and thanks to my Guests!
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Nutmeg Nation with Carlene Humphrey - From Storms to Stories with Grace Cameron Episode 1
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Welcome to Nutmeg Nation with Carlene Humphrey .
Speaker 2Hi , I'm Carlene . This is Nutmeg Nation . I am here on Zoom with Grace and she is the creator of Jamaica Magazine . We're talking about this hurricane .
Speaker 1So I was saying that with the recent hurricane barrel going through the Caribbean , you
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