Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience

Send us Fan Mail Sharine Taylor is the founder of BASHY Magazine which focuses on the cultural production of Jamaica and its Diaspora. She realized early in her professional writing career that the conversations surrounding Jamaica's cultural production was hardly ever talked about by Jamaicans. She created BASHY as a response and aims to shift conversations on and about Jamaica, back into th...

Send us Fan Mail Inspiration often comes from the unexpected but usually at the right time. In this episode, I explore both sides of the unexpected, when one side is inspiration and the other side is advice or a suggestion that's not for you. I offer you phrases you can use to stand in your power of your decision.   Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Ema...

Send us Fan Mail Corey Stedman is the co-founder of Node Capital & DEI a company that provides Data Science solutions to individuals and institutions that are involved in Cryptocurrency trading. In this episode, Corey gives us the basics of getting started in Cryptocurrency.   Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com | Text: 347-...

Send us Fan Mail When Rochelle was young her mother left her in Jamaica and moved to Boston. Later Rochelle and her brother reunited with her parents and as expected it was a culture shock but Rochelle was determined to make her parents proud and be successful in whatever field she chose. This is the story of Rochelle’s journey from Jamaica to being an Engineer with the 5th largest construction co...

Send us Fan Mail When I met Renee 4 years ago, she was a make up artist. She was on set of photoshoots and she was a beauty contributor for a digital magazine. I also interviewed Renee as part of a 2015 Caribbean Heritage Month Series. This episode is the Career Change Story of how Renee Baptiste went from being a professional Make-up Artist to working in the utility industry.   Submit Questions o...

Send us Fan Mail "Caribbean culture is popping...Caribbean culture is it right now" In this episode, founders of Shuga N Spice Magazine - Alissa Jacques and Shari Stiell-Quashie, talk about Caribbean Culture in main stream; starting a print magazine in a world that's going digital and the future of Caribbean culture.     Check out: The Essential Soca playlist on Spotify , curated by...

Send us Fan Mail What's your immigration story? August 2018 marks 25 years since I moved with my family from Jamaica to the United States. To celebrate this milestone, I decided to do something new but you'll have to listen. I really enjoyed recounting this small piece of my story and I hope you do too! Also check out the Summer Soca playlist on YouTube , curated by Candace Thompson Zach...

Send us Fan Mail I'm still in a summertime vibe and in this episode I discuss how I unwind with books and music. Also, how the commute to and from work are not for working.    Check out the Essential Soca playlist on Spotify , curated by Jo Wheeler.   In addition, you can read along with me with these 3 recommended books for summer.   A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul Fingerprints of Pre...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the summer and it’s a good time to talk about taking a break. Do you have plans to unwind?      I love Caribbean literature and that's why I'm getting lost in these 3 recommended books for summer.   A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul Fingerprints of Previous Owners by Rebecca Entel How to Love a Jamaican by Alexia Arthurs     Join us for our summer reading list....

Send us Fan Mail Lisandra Rickards is the CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean. In this episode Lisandra shares multiple insights on rethinking success, work & life birth our true self.  How are you living? Are you working to live or are you living to work? Lisandra shared that she had reached her limit of achieving for the sake of achieving; and it was time for a break an...

Send us Fan Mail A reflection on current events in light of Caribbean American Heritage Month and Immigrant Heritage Month.   Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com  Text: 347-875-0531   On Social @carryonfriends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rati...

Send us Fan Mail June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and we're still celebrating! Check out this episode hear the latest.   Mentioned in this episode: CITE Week - Register at citeweek.com Interview with Style & Vibes. Listen on  Apple | Website Upcoming interview guests.    Submit Questions or Suggest Topics http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com  Tex...

Send us Fan Mail While listening to a song by soca superstar Machel Montano - Ravi ask himself a question, a question that ultimately lead him to start his company, " Find My Fans ". Ravi Ramkeesoon represents Trinidad and in this episode he shares how soca inspired him to develop a tool that can be leveraged by music entrepreneurs, artists and entertainers to grow their reach and connec...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast, Judithe Registre explains: Narratives are more than the stories people tell or write and pass on - they are the truth that shape or lives. How to be mindful of these narratives, their impact and how they are simultaneously what we work with and work to change. The importance of doing a personal audit as a first step to changing narratives.   Connect...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Shelly Cameron is a HR/Organization Development Consultant with over 20 years of experience. She is also an author, speaker and coach. In this episode we discuss factors that should be taken into consideration when evaluating your career or job opportunities including: Recognizing the right opportunities When to look and when to stay How to evaluate opportunities  Connect with...

Send us Fan Mail Georgie-Ann Getton McKoy is the founder of CITE Collective , Illicit Mind and Malcolm Paul is a product manager and full stack developer. Both are Caribbean Americans in Tech and in this episode we discuss:   The importance and benefits of community Being a Caribbean in Tech.  Challenges being Caribbean in Tech. Building and maintaining connections   Submit Questions - http://www....

Send us Fan Mail A bonus episode made from spilled over energy/excitement from recording a forthcoming interview with Judithe Registre of inclusivus.org After a Saturday morning of back to back recordings both of which were high energy and inspiring, Kerry-Ann had so much energy left over that she had to record this bonus episode. She has been writing a book that she decided to put on hold but wan...

Send us Fan Mail Kerry-Ann shares her experience transitioning out of the legal industry after 16 years and provides tips on transitioning into a new career by switching industry. Plus new segment called "Money Changer." Episodes mentioned: Take Charge of Your Professional Development The Importance of Self-Care in Your Career Growth Making Worthwhile Connections (Paul Brunson ) Submit Q...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about going all in by sticking with it but flexing with it. Listen to hear how these 3 things affect whether you stick with it: Advice Distraction & Second Guessing Getting to the real reason(s)  Plus new segment called "Money Changer."   Submit Questions - http://www.carryonfriends.com/askkerry Email: hello@carryonfriends.com  On Social @carryonfrien...

Send us Fan Mail AlysiaSimone of the Caribbean American culture blog, Rewind And Come Again ; and Deanna Dyschick, Soca party blogger at Dyschick , join Kerry-Ann for a conversation on Being Caribbean American in the Workplace.  Do your coworkers know that you're Caribbean American? If yes, how did they know? If no, why not? The ladies share their responses and discuss stereotypes, heating up...

Send us Fan Mail Carry On Friends The Caribbean American Podcast celebrates Women's History month and all the Lioness' On The Rise. In addition, Kerry-Ann welcomes a new addition to her family as well as to the Carry On Friends Team.   Listen for more details and updates including ways to get your questions submitted and answered on the show.     Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram |...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the podcast features guests Jameela Hollingsworth from The HR Boss (Barbados), Carey-Lee Dixon from For Women to Women (Jamaica) and Mikelah Rose from Style & Vibes (NYC). The initial discussion centered around an article which questioned whether North American Millennials were better than Caribbean Millennials, even though the Caribbean produced 2 of the bigge...

Send us Fan Mail Joanne Antoine is all about fostering political engagement amongst people of Caribbean descent. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Caribbean Americans' engagement in the American political process, challenges faced and what we can do to be more engaged.   Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the show? Pl...

Send us Fan Mail Shawna Marie Aarons-Cooke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who knows the stigma of mental wellness in the Caribbean Community. In part 2 of this 2 part series, Shawna Marie answers audience questions including tips for entrepreneurs and provides resources.   Carry On Friends - Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Read more about on carryonfriends.com Enjoyed the...

Send us Fan Mail Shawna Marie Aarons-Cooke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who knows the stigma of mental wellness in the Caribbean Community. In this first installation of a two part episode, Shawna Marie begins to demystify mental wellness and explains:  How "modeling" and the "messaging" we’ve learnt from our surroundings is a major factor that cause...