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From a “likkle” rural place called Woodlands in St Elizabeth, Jamaica - no running water, an outside bathroom, cooking on wood fire and walking miles to school everyday, a little over 4 decades later, Dr Trisha Bailey (@creatingmyownyes ) would become dubbed “the richest Jamaican woman” with a net worth of over $1 billion USD.

She was in the island for approximately 24 hours and I got the immense pleasure to sit with the serial entrepreneur, mentor, maven, maverick, mother, mighty woman of God, philanthropist and now recently minted author of the book “Unbroken” for this very special edition of the ‘Redirection with Terri-Karelle’ podcast. 🥰

‼️ This special interview is powered by @sagicorja. Many thanks for facilitating this chat. Thank you for considering Redirection. 🙏🏾

Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. !!

🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community.

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It's the Season Finale of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' Podcast and what a season it was! So who filled the 'Redirection seat' for the final episode?

The Wearer of many hats, Gladiator of gladiators, Internationally-acclaimed speaker, Beauty Queen, Public Speaking Coach, Author, mother, Killer of fear and so much more...The inimitable Krystal Tomlinson.

As much as we support each other, have similar communities, traits, styles and even interests, we had never been in the same room until recently.

We cover so many topics: womanhood, career, forgiving yourself, learning from mistakes, the importance of introspection and action. Loving yourself enough to want and do better... TO THRIVE It was a 5-course meal!

Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. !!

🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community.

"BE NUFF!" We see this gentleman all the time, sharply dressed, self confident and helping to shape the minds of youngsters.

But Conroy B. Wilson has a bigger story... the story of how he got there. Can't wait to have him in the Redirection Seat.

From graduating with just three subjects to becoming the Executive Director of The Ashe Company, I laughed and giggled as he recalled experiences candidly. When you see people thriving, tenacity and drive are usually right there with and in them.

!! Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. !!

🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community.

It's never too late to start! Imagine learning new things and exploring new possibilities at the ripe age of 70?!

That guest who is coming up in the Redirection seat and I do not know if I have a word to describe her fully. She has no problems with starting over from scratch.

She's going to learn how to play the piano, play the violin, the steel pan, write the books, become the coach and by the way she's in her 70s. I cannot wait to have the beautiful, the wonderful, the vivacious, the resplendent Patricia Reid-Waugh in the Redirection seat with me.

‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.

The intersection of mental health awareness, masculinity, manhood and the military.

Let’s talk about PTSD! (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) how it affects your mental state of being and how societal views of masculinity and manhood influence our men’s willingness to not get therapy! It also made me ask, how do we cope with loved ones suffering from PTSD?

We often see war movies glorifying heroism and death but what happens to the real people? The real veterans? I truly appreciate the conversation and transparency that Damian Dixon provided and I am even more moved that he is using his platform to encourage our boys and men to get the help, to communicate how they feel and to not be ashamed to cry.

‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.

For those of us who love entrepreneurial stories, this is one for you! In episode 15 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast, Janelle Pantry-Coke, Founder and Managing Director of Spaces Jamaica sits in the Redirection seat.

From not having a clearly defined career path, to boldly starting a business without any industry knowledge to navigating discrimination, the pandemic and motherhood.

Her brand has become one of Kingston's leading retailers of quality furniture and accessories. This is a testament to the spirit of resilience.

Janelle didn't have all the answers at any given time. She simply started and then learnt along the way. Talk about trusting the process and trusting yourself. One of the sweetest people I know, hard worker and great employer! Can't wait for you to hear her story!

‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.

Meet Peter Mohan. I, like so many, do not particularly like going into banks but if there is one person who makes going into a bank so positively lovely, it's Peter!

When I first met him, didn't even know his role/ title. I just always saw him helping out on the floor, speaking to different customers, always patient and always so kind. His energy was always so warm and inviting.

I would learn that he was the branch manager and then I would find out that he started out as a BEARER of the bank!

No ego, just a spirit of service Let's dive into this story of humility, trusting the process, developing great work ethics and being kind to all you encounter!

The great Peter Mohan is in the Redirection seat today things that.

‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.

So as usual you always ask me, if this week was so good or if last week was so good, who's coming in next week?

Well, I hope you will agree that the person I am about to have in the "Redirection" seat is a vocal powerhouse. She hits a stage, she leaves everything on the line, always bubbly, brilliant, bold and lights up any room. But her life and her journey is a story of resilience and really having to do the work. Who am I talking about? I'm talking about the one and only Nickeishia Barnes!

‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.