KIC Back Podcast

In Episode 13 of The KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with DJ Trev, one of the founding members of Excellent Soundcrew and a DJ whose journey extends far beyond the music. Trev takes us back to the beginning, before the weddings, packed dance floors, and major celebrations. What started as a fascination with computers, downloading music, and understanding how technology worked eventually became two p...

In Episode 12 of The KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with Dillon Macc, one of the Caribbean community’s most recognizable and original content creators. Dillon opens up about how creating videos during the pandemic grew from a genuine creative outlet into a platform reaching hundreds of thousands of people across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and beyond. He explains why he never chased fame, how he d...

What was it really like growing up West Indian in New York City? In Episode 11 of the KIC Back Podcast, Richie, Tamesh, Bryan, and Brandon look back on the experiences that shaped them, from bringing bara and homemade Caribbean food to school to birthday donuts feeling like a major treat. The crew shares hilarious and honest stories about strict parents, school lunches, fast food, family tradition...

In Episode 10 of the KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with Acharya Arun Gossai, spiritual leader of Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, for one of our most powerful and reflective conversations yet. Arun shares his journey from working in finance to stepping fully into his spiritual path, studying in India, and ultimately becoming an Acharya. He opens up about the influence of his father, the weight of legacy, and...

In Episode 9 of the KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with Nitesh Prasad, founder of Pradaan Decors and Pradaan Musical Imports. At only 20 years old, Nitesh is already building two businesses, but his story did not start with everything going right. He talks about getting scammed at 14, losing money, making mistakes, and learning how to keep moving forward instead of quitting. This episode gets into...

Welcome back to the KIC Back Podcast. This week, we're joined by Ryan Debidin, a New York real estate professional whose journey proves that success rarely follows a straight line. From driving Uber and stepping away from the traditional path to becoming a respected name in real estate, Ryan shares the mindset, discipline, and belief in himself that helped him create opportunities where other...

The KIC Back crew returns for one of their most honest and relatable conversations yet. In this episode, Richie, Tamesh, Bryan, and Brandon discuss some of the toxic habits, mindsets, and cultural norms that many Indo Caribbean and Caribbean families have normalized for generations. From mental health being dismissed, pressure to get married, community gossip, alcohol culture, family expectations,...

Actress and social media personality, Kalissa Persaud joins the KIC Back Podcast for one of our most entertaining and honest conversations yet. From filming content in her Queens apartment during lockdown to appearing in national campaigns alongside Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl, Kalissa opens up about the real journey behind social media fame, acting, rejection, confidence, and building a caree...

KIC Back Episode 5, we sit down with Josh from Datz Deli, the creator behind the now iconic Mac Patty, a concept that started with an idea and turned into something the entire community talks about. What began inside a local deli became a brand, a movement, and proof that originality still matters. Josh’s story is built on resilience, persistence, and staying locked in on the vision even when thin...

KIC Back Episode 3, we sit down with Mark Persaud, a Guyanese American personal injury attorney who’s built his career on stepping into people’s lives when everything goes wrong. From working his way through law school to now representing clients across New York, Mark’s journey is rooted in discipline, consistency, and a real understanding of what people go through during some of the hardest momen...

KIC Back Episode 4, we sit down with Alica, the creator behind Alica’s Pepperpot, a platform that’s helped bring Indo Caribbean and West Indian food stories to people all over the world. From growing up in Queens to building a brand rooted in culture and tradition, Alica opens up about the journey behind the recipes, the challenges she faced, and how food became a way for her to better understand...

In this episode sit down with Bharati Sukul Kemraj, someone we’ve known for years through the Vishnu Mandir, a place that has played a major role in shaping our community and our own lives. Bharati’s story is rooted in culture, family, and service. As the daughter of Pandit Vishnu, her upbringing was deeply connected to the Mandir and the responsibility that comes with preserving something bigger...

KIC Back Episode 1 In our first episode, we sit down and talk about the journey behind KIC Tassa, from early struggles to becoming a recognized name in the space. We dive into culture, discipline, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in today’s world. If you’re building something of your own or care about where our community is headed, this is where the conversation starts.