Let's Talk Di Tings

This week, we are talking di tings with legendary producer, singer, and ordained minister, Tommy Cowan, C.D.  In this episode we explore Tommy's remarkable journey, from his childhood in St. Elizabeth to being a member of "The Jamaicans", to his pivotal role in distributing some of Bob Marley & the Wailers legendary songs, like Natty Dread, Talkin’ Blues, and One Drop; ensuring Bob’s revolutio...

This week, we are talking di tings about alignment, and the peace that comes with knowing that "what is fi yuh cyan be un fi yuh." Inspired by Grenadian artiste Muddy's evocative song lyric, “When stars align, greatness outshines all hatred through space and time, but still we rise, with grace and with faith…”, this episode explores what is means when the stars align in our lives, both literally a...

Today is the 5th anniversary of the passing of Reggae legend, Frederick “Toots” Hibbert, O.D., O.J., the lead singer of Toots and the Maytals. So this week, we are celebrating his life, and honouring his legacy, as well as the legacy of Toots & the Maytals.  From his humble beginnings in May Pen, Jamaica, to coining the word “Reggae” and leading one of the most influential bands in music histo...

This week, we are talking di tings with Jamaican-American Actress and Author Sundra Oakley. Sundra’s 20+ year career embodies both artistic excellence and cultural integrity. Although she is highly regarded for her portrayal of renowned attorney & Bob Marley’s close friend, Diane Jobson in  Bob Marley: One Love and her role as Theodora in the acclaimed Hulu series  Washington Black , she has a...

This week we are talking di tings with one of the most recognized photographers in the Carnival industry, Hugh Morris. In this episode we explore Hugh's childhood in Brooklyn and Grenada, how his heritage and cultural experiences have shaped his connection to photography, and how his work transcends traditional carnival imagery, portraying women not just as subjects, but as storytellers and cultur...

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 tou...

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 Seb...

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 win...

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-insp...

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 joy...

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...

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 cultura...

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...

This week, we are talking di tings with pioneering fashion designer and owner of premier fashion house “Meiling”, Meiling Esau. Meiling is a Trinidadian designer whose legacy is sewn into the fabric of Caribbean style, identity, and independence. With a career spanning decades, Meiling has not only defined what it means to be a designer of integrity, but also serves as a mentor, and continues to a...

Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! This week, we are talking di tings with Multi-Platinum Record Producer, Omar Walker , more popularly known as Major Seven .  With familial roots in Mandeville, Jamaica, a town known for producing thinkers, cultural contributors, and nation-builders like one of Jamaica’s National Hero’s Norman Manley; Omar stands in a lineage of visionaries who lead with pur...

This week, we are talking di tings with the CEO and Co-founder of Jambalasee Grenada, Ian Charles. Jambalasee Grenada is a platform dedicated to preserving the traditions, sounds, and stories of Jab Jab culture. More than a celebration of heritage, Ian’s work with Jambalasee Grenada is a bold reclamation of identity; one that invites us to reflect on the deeper meanings of resistance, visibility,...

This week, we are talking di tings with television host, Xodus Marketing Director, and the CEO and owner of  Karnival by Kandi , Kandi King. Kandi has turned her creativity, cultural pride, and goal of wanting women to feel confident in their costumes, into a thriving business rooted in purpose, intention, and her love of Carnival.  In this episode, we discuss Kandi's innovative 'V-Kut' and 'P-Kut...

This week we are talking di tings with the Founder and CEO of Reggae Fest, CJ Milan. Last month, CJ made history by producing Vybz Kartel’s first U.S. concert in over two decades at the Barclays Center—resulting in not one, but two sold-out shows! As a woman navigating a male-dominated industry, CJ is redefining what it means to lead, not just behind the scenes, but within the broader cultural nar...

This week, we are talking di tings with Omar and Prince, the CEO's and founders of RepJA; visionaries who took what some might have seen as a niche idea; Jamaican culture, streetwear, and unapologetic authenticity, and transformed it into a global brand. RepJA has been worn by several celebrities and embraced across the diaspora, not just as fashion, but as a statement of pride and identity.  By t...

This week we are talking di tings with registered nurse, author, entrepreneur, winner of the Food Network's "Outchef'd", and creator behind the social media platform ' That Nurse Can Cook' , Helena Faustin .  In this episode we discuss how Helena went from simply sharing recipes from her kitchen to turning her passion for the culinary arts and her Jamaican culture into a thriving global platform a...

This week, we are talking di tings with comedian, Owen! Known for his iconic impressions of his “Dad” “twanging” and his “Mom’s” dramatic, “Suschrist!”, Owen opens up about how growing up in a Jamaican household influenced his comedic style.   Owen has the innate ability of taking everyday Caribbean experiences and turn them into comedic gold, and has built a platform rooted in shared experiences...

This week, we are talking di tings with Spicemas Carnival Queen and CEO and co-founder of  Lavish the Band, Ebony!   In this episode, we discuss the power of cultural legacy, Ebony's role as a woman entrepreneur in the male-dominated world of Carnival, and what Spicemas truly means to her. We also explore how Lavish the Band fuses tradition and innovation and Ebony's mission to create authentic ex...

This week, we are talking di tings with one of your favourite guests from Season 1; happiness coach, attorney, and author of the Amazon best-selling book " One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You", Rochelle Gapere.  “Happiness” gets thrown around a lot these days, on mugs, in IG quotes, or on billboards. But Rochelle approaches it differently. She treats happiness not as a mood or a...

This week we are talking di tings with the CEO of Suga Lifestyle, Gabrielle Burgess. In this episode, Gabrielle shares how Suga Lifestyle was conceptualized, lessons learned throughout her unintentional journey to becoming a CEO, the importance of authenticity, and how she incorporates her science and artistic background within the Suga Lifestyle brand. Although Gabrielle did not always aspire to...

This week we explore the powerful connection between wellness and the verandah—one of the most sacred spaces in Caribbean culture. The verandah is such a symbol in Caribbean life—a place of relaxation, reflection, and connection with community. For generations, the verandah has served as a place for rest, reflection, and connection to both the natural world and our inner selves. But in today’s fas...