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Your Cultural Identity Will Shift: Lens 4 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

Your Cultural Identity Will Shift: Lens 4 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

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What if you’re not losing your culture, just carrying it differently? In this solo episode, I unpack cultural evolution, identity shifts, and why growth is essential to preservation.

Topics Covered

  • Aging and cultural relevance in the diaspora
  • From consuming culture to preserving it
  • Cultural guilt and letting it go
  • The role of elders, adults, and youth in cultural continuity

Key Takeaways

  • Cultural evolution does not equal cultural disconnection
  • Different life stages naturally emphasize different cultural anchors
  • Depth of understanding often increases even as participation changes
  • How you express identity shifts based on context, safety, and life stage

Links & Resources

  • Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model
    • Lens 1: Where You Start Shapes the Journey
    • Lens 2: Where You Live + What You Seek = How You Connect
    • Lens 3: Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted


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