Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another exciting New Year of Carry On Friends The Caribbean American Podcast. This episode reviews the various way you can submit questions to be read and answered on the show. Here are 5 ways to get your questions submitted and answered on the show: General questions for me or topic based can be submitted at:  carryonfriends.com/askkerry   Questions for upcoming guests...

Send us Fan Mail We often take cues from people as to what our lives should be. Which causes us more stress. Instead we should focus on the unique experiences we create for ourselves by following our own path and not let our joy get stolen because we are constantly comparing ourselves to others. In this episode we feature clips from 2 prior episodes of the podcast: COF 029: Creating a Work Like Ba...

Send us Fan Mail As we approach the New Year, let's make ourselves, our physical, mental and emotional health a priority by incorporating these new habits and key goals. Reclaim Time Take inventory  Embrace the spaces Permission To Relax   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, guest La Toya Barrett, an employment attorney sheds light on the basics of what you should know about harassment (including sexual harassment), hostile work environment and retaliation.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember...

Send us Fan Mail Professional Development is our individual responsibility because we are in control of our careers. Why? because learning is necessary for survival not only naturally but professionally. In this episode, Kerry-Ann discusses: Six (6) different types of professional development How (and why) to take advantage of your company's professional development program. What to do when y...

Send us Fan Mail October is National Work and Family Month. Host, Kerry-Ann is expecting her third child and talks about her experiences with working and being pregnant. She asks the question about why there aren't more discussions about strategies to manage or navigate your career during and after pregnancy. Listen for more.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitte...

Send us Fan Mail Most persons see the Caribbean as just a tourism destination. However, that’s not the case, and Kirk-Anthony has been dispelling that myth. Kirk-Anthony Hamilton is an architectural designer turned entrepreneur and investor. He has built a few platforms designed to attract innovation, influence, wealth, and media to the Caribbean in an effort to drive investment, partnership and m...

Send us Fan Mail The Atlantic Hurricane season have given the Caribbean a beating. Now the relief and the recovery efforts begin, what can we do to help?   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review on iTunes .  Subscribe to the Newsletter Support Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new season of the Carry On Friends Podcast. The show is back from the summer break. It's good to take a break but after an extended break I realize that I need to get help so that while I'm on a break things are completely at a standstill and I know I need help but where and how do you find good help to grow brand, business or career. Listen for more.   Join...

Send us Fan Mail "There's a time for everything under the sun." In this minisode I discuss the importance of seasons and a slight change to the show.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review on iTunes .  Subscribe to the Newsletter...

Send us Fan Mail Things you should know and consider before you start a podcast. Plus your questions answered about podcasting.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review on iTunes .  Subscribe to the Newsletter Support How to Support Carry On Frie...

Send us Fan Mail Tasha Morris is the co-founder of Benchmark Creative Group a marketing agency. In this episode Tasha shares how she launched her business with a co-founder and tips to consider if you're considering starting your own service based business.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Claire Nelson is the President and Founder of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) and is one of the architects of the initiative that lead to the creation of June as Caribbean Heritage Month. In this episode she shares the desire to find a new generation of leaders within the Caribbean Diaspora to continue the policy agenda that impacts the community.     Join the convo o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kerry-Ann chats with Rohan Gilkes serial entrepreneur and founder of Innclusive on what it takes to launch and run multiple businesses. And the lessons he has learned from his successes and failures.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember...

Send us Fan Mail June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and this minisode, Kerry-Ann talks about the challenges in pursuit of the American Success Dream. She also shares her abbreviated immigrant story in celebration of #CAHM   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember to le...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 3 of a 3 part series on developing and launching your idea with senior product leader Jesse E. Owens II. In this episode we cover: How to build a an MVP (Minimum Viable Product); Establish your go to market strategy Define your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance post-launch.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | I...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 2 of a 3 part series on developing and launching your idea with senior product leader Jesse E. Owens II. In this episode we cover: Applying Design Principles Creating a prototype Conducting usability studies to ensure that your product is user friendly.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read more about on car...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 1 of a 3 part series on developing and launching your idea with senior product leader Jesse E. Owens II. In this episode we cover: Validating your idea by testing and analyzing the results of your idea Value Proposition Business Model Canvas Product features and more.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read mo...

Send us Fan Mail "The wisest mind has something yet to learn." - George Santayana Are you afraid of these other 3 words - "I don't know?" Are you afraid to ask questions you perceive to be "dumb"? In this episode I discuss the importance of asking questions. Because we all have something yet to learn, we shouldn't be afraid to ask questions.    Join the conv...

Send us Fan Mail Caribbean American, Steven Hughes a certified financial educator, Founder and Chief Financial Educator of Know Money Inc.   Steven has worked with thousands of students, individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations  to advance financial literacy. In this episode, he explains how money is an emotional decision and the difference between Dream Money Statements vs. SMART Fina...

Send us Fan Mail Ashlee Douglas is the founder of MerchCarnival, an online platform that connects fans to Caribbean Culture and the Carnival Experience. In this episode, Ashley shares some of the strategies, challenges and lessons that she’s learnt on the way to becoming a successful online business.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read...

Send us Fan Mail Jo-Ann Hamilton is the founder of Secret Birds an emerging market entrepreneurship community that empowers, encourages and supports women in the pre-startup and startup phases of their businesses. Jo-Ann discusses the importance of supporting women in their entrepreneurial pursuits as a form of economic empowerment in a global economy.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Car...

Send us Fan Mail Obstacles are part of life. In our pursuit of our goals and dreams there's no such thing as smooth sailing. We can march forward when we understand the difference between setback and failure. When we understand and accept that obstacles were meant to prepare us not deter us.   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   Read mor...

Send us Fan Mail Jamaican American Joyel Crawford is a certified career & life coach. We're always working and wearing many hats to make ends meet. But we don't always pay attention to the potential burnout. In this episode, Joyel discusses how putting yourself first, mindfulness, and self care have an impact on your career growth and success   Join the convo online using #cofpodcast...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, attorney Kwame Christian shares elements that are important when it comes to negotiation. Of all the elements relationship building: learning and understanding people is the most important to get more of what you want. Listen to find out more about how relationship building and persuasion can help you successfully negotiate.    Join the convo online using #cofpodc...