Episodes

  • The Isle of Spice: Where Warmth and Luxury Meet | Ft. Stacey Liburd

    The Isle of Spice: Where Warmth and Luxury Meet | Ft. Stacey Liburd
    Aug 5 2025
    This week, we are talking di tings with the CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Stacey Liburd.

    Stacey shares her personal and professional journey; from the influence of her parents, to becoming one of the most visionary figures in the region’s tourism sector. Together, we explore the power of travel, the importance of intentional community centered leadership, the importance of sustainable tourism, our mutual belief that luxury is more than five-star amenities; it is thoughtful rooted experiences that feel both elevated and authentically warm.

    Stacey speaks candidly about her commitment to sustainability, community inclusion, and the preservation of Grenada’s heritage, as well as her vision to position the island as a premier destination for luxury, without compromising authenticity.

    Our conversation goes far beyond tourism; we discuss our Caribbean upbringing, leading with intention, the importance of having a positive attitude, and the empathy and vision required to appreciate and honor the soul of an island and share it with the world.

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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    58 mins
  • A Woman of Spice and Sovereignty | Ft. Natalie Lamming

    A Woman of Spice and Sovereignty | Ft. Natalie Lamming
    Jul 30 2025
    This week, we are talking di tings with entrepreneur & event curator, Natalie Lamming.

    Natalie’s story is one of fearless reinvention. She has carved out a life and legacy that honors where she comes from while boldly reimagining where she’s headed. An acclaimed event curator, Natalie is the creator of iconic Caribbean fetes like Shhh and Veni Mangè, and the co-owner of Savannah Spiced and Sebastian’s Spices & Slices, a pizza shop she opened with her husband as a 10th birthday gift to their son.

    This episode is about more than food or fetes, it’s about celebrating Caribbean culture, vision, legacy, and the importance of trusting your intuition.

    If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to honor where you come from while building businesses and creating a legacy, this conversation is for you!

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Weight of the Crown | Ft. Angelie Spencer

    The Weight of the Crown | Ft. Angelie Spencer
    Jul 21 2025
    This week we are talking di tings, with Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, Curator, and Miss Jamaica Universe 1994, Angelie Spencer.

    In this episode, Angelie reflects on motherhood, her definition of the word "beautiful", and her unexpected journey to becoming Miss Universe Jamaica in 1994, describing the moment as a significant turning point in her life. She shares how the realization of winning the crown brought a profound sense of responsibility, which she refers to as "the weight of the crown." This weight, she explains, is not about external expectations but rather an internal commitment to carry herself with grace and poise. A commitment that continues to shape how she moves through the world: not with a need to impress, but with the confidence to be her full self.

    Together, we explore the duality of beauty and confidence and how they can empower and isolate, the discipline of self-belief, the “let them” theory, the importance of never dimming your light, and so much more!

    This episode is not only about design or pageantry. It’s about a beautiful woman who learned, over time, that choosing to show up in life as your authentic self, is perhaps the most sovereign act of all.

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • A Timeless Voice and a Heart of Gold | Ft. Ken Boothe

    A Timeless Voice and a Heart of Gold | Ft. Ken Boothe
    Jul 14 2025
    This week, we are talking di tings with one of the most iconic voices in Jamaican music history, Songwriter & international Recording Artiste, Ken Boothe, O.D.

    Known for his international & timeless hits like "Everything I Own”, "The Train is Coming", "Artibella", & “Freedom Street”, Ken Boothe’s music has been a vessel of love, resistance, and pride. His 61-year career is awe-inspiring, spanning generations, genres, & moments that have shaped Jamaican music.

    In this episode, Ken shares stories about his early days in Denham Town to becoming a pivotal figure in Ska, Rocksteady, & Reggae; his musical influences, his historic collaborations, the story behind his first appearance on the UK's hit show at the time, "Top of the Pop's", meeting Elton John and Paul McCartney, the influence of his sister, the impact of fellow musical pioneers, like Toots Hibbert, Coxsone Dodd, Stranger Cole, Bob Marley, & Duke Reid, & so much more!

    Throughout his career, Ken has inspired many & provided the soundtrack to several persons' lives: resulting in him being awarded Jamaica's Order of Distinction, for his significant contribution to Jamaican music.

    This is conversation is filled with Reggae history, anecdotes, wisdom, & of course, a lot of laughter.

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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    38 mins
  • The Medicine of Melody | Ft. Lyrikal

    The Medicine of Melody | Ft. Lyrikal
    Jul 7 2025
    This week we are talking di tings with multi-award winning international Soca artiste, Lyrikal.

    Before the world knew him as Lyrikal, the voice behind some of soca’s most affirming anthems, he was Devon Martin, a boy who first felt the power of music at just seven years old, singing in his Grandfather's church in Trinidad. Today, Lyrikal stands as one of the most recognized, respected, and joyful voices in Caribbean music. He has received multiple COTT nominations, a People’s Choice Award, and was recently named Campari Trinidad & Tobago’s official Carnival 2025 ambassador,

    Lyrikal offers more than music to make you dance, he offers something deeper: music that heals. Music that reminds people that joy is still possible, even when life is heavy. In this powerful and enlightening conversation, ahead of his "Happy Place" concert on July 13th in Brooklyn, Lyrikal shares his earliest moments of joy and connection through music, the values that shape his lyrics and life, the unseen discipline behind the energy, reflections on fatherhood, faith, and the integral role his mother played in his life, how getting shot by a stray bullet changed his life, the possibility of a future collaboration with international Soca artiste, Muddy, and so much more!

    This episode is not just about music or carnival. It’s a reminder that music can heal. That joy can be intentional. And that (as we say in Jamaica), what is fi yuh, cyan be un fi yuh.

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let's talk di tings!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Unlearning to Remember | Ft. Anya Ayoung-Chee

    Unlearning to Remember | Ft. Anya Ayoung-Chee
    Jun 30 2025
    This week, we are talking di tings with fashion designer, entrepreneur, television host, philanthropist, Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2008, co-founder of SPOOL, and winner of Project Runway (Season 9), Anya Ayoung-Chee!

    Born and raised in Trinidad, Anya has almost always been “the first” or “the only” in many of the spaces she’s entered; from the layered complexity of her racial identity to the world of fashion design.

    While Anya is most popularly and internationally known as the winner of the popular reality television show Project Runway in 2011. She is truly a multihyphenate. Anya is a mother of two, co-founder of SPOOL (a platform reimagining fashion as an act of independence and creative access), and is currently designing a new capsule collection!

    This episode is about so much more than fashion design. It’s about the importance of being relentless in the pursuit of your dreams, believing that everything happens for your good, the importance of unlearning what no longer serves you, and most importantly remembering who you were before the world told you who you should be.

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let's talk di tings!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Reclaiming Joy in the Caribbean Diaspora | Ft. Dr. Judith Joseph

    Reclaiming Joy in the Caribbean Diaspora | Ft. Dr. Judith Joseph
    Jun 23 2025
    June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this week, we are talking di tings with board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, bestselling author, and proud TrinidadianAmerican, Dr. Judith Joseph.

    Dr. Judith was born in Trinidad to a family that reflects the beautiful complexity of the Caribbean; with a mother of South Indian descent, and a father of Afro-Caribbean descent. That cultural richness is not only part of her heritage, it informs her work, her worldview, and the way she speaks to both science and culture. For example, she created an acronym "C.A.R.I.B." (which stands for Community, Attitude, Rituals, Intention, and Body), a familiar word in the diaspora, to remind the Caribbean diaspora that "mental health is ours, and it has always been."

    Dr. Judith’s bestselling book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, shines a light on the often invisible weight carried by those who appear to have it all together. In this episode, she shares some of the signs of high-functioning depression, how it’s often misunderstood, her 5 V's Framework for Mental Health, how sleep is directly connected to life expectancy, and how we can begin the process of reclaiming joy not as a luxury, but as a lifeline.

    Together, we explore how unspoken trauma is often normalized in Caribbean households, the importance of intentionally expressing your emotions, how culturally informed conversations about depression must move beyond silence and survival, and so much more!

    This episode is an important one. One that will offer you guidance, knowledge, and of course make you laugh. So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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    55 mins
  • When Stars Align, Greatness Shines | Ft. Muddy

    When Stars Align, Greatness Shines | Ft. Muddy
    Jun 16 2025
    This week, we are talking di tings with a trailblazer and trendsetter, not just in Grenadian Soca, but Soca in general; International Recording Artiste, Muddy.

    Known for his impeccable cadence, commanding performances, and lyrical depth, Muddy has earned top placements in Grenada’s Soca Monarch competition, including second place in 2024 and 2015, and third in 2018. However, accolades have never been the goal, as he makes clear in this episode. When you listen to his music, you can hear his conviction and unwavering belief that he was born for this.

    Rooted in his Grenadian heritage and deeply influenced by Jamaican culture, Muddy’s sound blends Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, and Hip Hop into a sound that's entirely his own; genre-fluid, but spiritually focused.

    In this episode, Muddy shares his creative rituals, including his rare ability to compose entire songs without writing down a single lyric; an intuitive process reminiscent of legendary artistes like Jay-Z. Muddy also shares his gratitude for his praying mother, the role of reflection and accountability in his growth, his top five dream collaborations, and how reverence for culture continues to guide his artistic journey.

    We also discuss the internationally acclaimed “Payroll,” one of Muddy's most resonant songs to date; not through the lens of virality, but through its poetic structure.

    “When stars align, greatness outshines all hatred in space and time…”

    A lyric that reads like a mantra, reminding us that true greatness does not shout for attention; it arrives through alignment, patience, and clarity.

    This episode is not just about music. It’s a reflection on resilience, determination, and the importance of trusting God’s timing, while standing confidently in your greatness.

    So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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    47 mins