Mind Ova Matter JM

n this episode of Mind Ova Matter JM, Jamaican Solencia Hamilton shares her story of resilience,, determination and overcoming disappointments. The St. Andrew High School for Girls alum who overcame several challenges including financial struggles and a gap year to securing a full ride scholarship to Bowdoin College in The united States to study biochemistry and anthropology. She shares her disapp...

Kyle Lambert, a 22-year-old researcher at Stanford University is making groundbreaking strides in the treatment of small cell lung cancer. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the Gates Foundation scholarship and the Prime Minister's Youth award for excellence. He discusses his journey from Ardenne High School in Jamaica, his numerous Ivy League acceptances to his current studi...

LACROSSE IN JAMAICA: JADA WILLIAMS PATH TO SUCCESS On Mind Ova Matter JM, Margaret Boyne sits down with Jada Williams, the 22-year-old Jamaica's national lacrosse player. Jada shares her journey from the inner-city of Waterhouse in Jamaica to the lacrosse field of the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds. Discover how she broke barriers in a sport not commonly associated with Jamai...

THE ADVENTURES OF JAMAICAN EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST SHENEE DOUGLAS This episode of Mind Ova Matter JM, host Margaret Boyne interviews young geologist Shenee Douglas who shares her passion for exploration geology. She delves into the intricate world of geology where every rock tells a story about Earth's history. Hailing from the parish of Westmoreland, Shenee's love for geology was influenced...

Rising from Rose Town: Cappriece Clarke's Journey from poverty to Achievement In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Margaret Boyne interviews Cappriece Clarke, a young Jamaican economist, author, and motivational speaker. Cappriece shares her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty in the inner-city of Rose town to achieving academic excellence and becoming an economist at the Bank of...

Host Margaret Boyne embark on a journey with alto saxophonist Tru the Saxophonist as she shares her extraordinary musical odyssey. She discusses her journey from Jamaica to Berklee College of Music in the USA and shares her experiences, the influence of her musical family, her passion for mentoring young musicians of color. Amidst battling an autoimmune disease and the loss of her parents Tru rema...

A Story of Mentorship and Service | The Journey of Dr. Kevouy Reid This episode of Mind Ova Matter jm features an interview with Dr. Kevouy Reid, a remarkable individual who has achieved significant recognition through national awards for his contributions to youth development in Jamaica. Dr. Kevouy Reid shares his journey from Meadowbrook High school where he was introduced to public speaking by...

Host Margaret Boyne dives deep into the remarkable journey of Jamaican entrepreneur Onari Cowan, the visionary behind Kingston Woodworks. Onari shares how he transitioned from engineering to woodworking despite having no prior knowledge of the craft but YouTube and Pinterest fueled his crafting journey. He share his journey of facing job market challenges after graduating with an engineering degre...

On this episode with host Margaret Boyne, discover the inspiring story of 22-year-old Jhaime Grant who defied the odds of inner-city life in Payne Land, Jamaica. and achieved academic success. Despite exposure to poverty, violence and limited resources, he didn't allow these to define his path. With the support and mentorship from the Haile Selassie High Alumni, Jaime secured a first class hon...

Host Margaret Boyne interviews Cleo Jones aka Steam Yung Mineral, a 22 year old Jamaican farmer\Entrepreneur who has gained popularity through his unique approach to poultry farming. He has successfully merged his passion for music, poetry and comedy with his poultry farming business, creating viral videos that showcases his farm. His passion for entrepreneurship started at Kingston College where...

In this episode of Mind ova Matter JM, host Margaret Boyne delves in the inspiring story of 23 year-old Jamaican, Kasonia Smith. Once a stellar athlete at Edwin Allen and Manchester High School, she now shines as a reporter at WIFR 23 NEWS in Illinois. She talks about her journey from Jamaica to Shaw University in The United States where she faced several setbacks, losing two scholarships and unti...

The episode features a conversation between host Margaret Boyne and her guest Odane Brooks, a public policy specialist, CARICOM youth ambassador, lecturer, public speaker, and podcast host. Odane discusses his work which is aimed at transforming and delivering development to Jamaican youth. He shares his journey, from attending Maggotty High School to becoming a policy analyst and how he serves as...

In this episode of 'Mind Over Matter', host Margaret Boyne interviews remarkable Jamaican sisters Lori-Ann and Kelsey Atkinstall who have been excelling since Jessie Ripoll Primary school. With distinctions across numerous subjects and many awards to their names, they share the behind the scenes of their academic journey. They discuss their experiences at Jessie Ripoll and Campion College....

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Margaret Boyne talks with DeAndrew Moore, the creator of ATM Finder JA, an app solving the issue of out-of-service or empty ATMs in Jamaica. Moore shares his journey of how he transformed his frustrations into a problem-solving venture. Apart from discussing the creation and development of the app, we also delve into Moore's educational background in C...

Join host Margaret Boyne on 'Mind Over Matter' as we profile Dejanae Fagan, a 19-year-old Jamaican student at Knox College. She's a UNICEF Climate Action Advocate, and a Governor General's 'I Believe' Youth Ambassador. We explore Dejanee's journey, her accolades and achievements, and the positive impact she's making in her community and on her peers. Through her act...

Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Nursing: The journey of a Jamaican male nurse Kevin Morrison. In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Margaret Boyne talks to Kevin Morrison, a male nurse who is making waves in a traditionally female-dominated field in Jamaica. Kevin shares his experiences in the nursing field including a memorable first hospital visit where he almost fainted. He discusses the gen...

At just 19 years old, Dannyelle Jordan Bailey is not your average student, she's a passionate UNICEF Mental Health Youth Advocate, who is already making significant strides in academia, leadership and mental health advocacy. A St Hugh's High School alum, She is also a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Governor General's Achievement Award for Excellence in Academics and Leadership. Dani...

22 Year-old Jamaican netballer, a defensive powerhouse both for the world renowned Sunshine Girl's Team and the Adelaide Thunderbirds. Her meteoric rise as a netballer started at Holy Family Primary School where she served as the water -girl but with sheer determination she went on to play on Gaynestead High School under-13 team. Fresh from winning a bronze medal at the Netball World Cup in Ca...

Fresh off her participation at the prestigious Miss Olympia competition, Kristen McGregor's qualification not only underscores her individual achievements but also contributes to the history of Jamaican bodybuilding, making her the first and only Jamaican bodybuilder to reach such heights. From sprinting to rugby, her athleticism caught the eye of someone who persuaded her to try out for body...

At just 21 years old Jamaican Antwayne Campbell has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the youngest president of the Marcus Garvey Political Party, an organization dating back to 1929 - established long before the emergence of the JLP and PNP parties. Witnessing firsthand the desperation of the youths in the inner-cities where he lived, he resolved to channel his energy into politics as a...

Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Rochelle Knight, a passionate travel blogger and dedicated doctor who is making a difference in the world. She takes us on a journey through her fascinating life, her love for travel, exploring off the beaten path destinations in Jamaica and her ground breaking research on kidney failure patients as she pursues her doctorate in internal med...

Jamaican teen Leroy Cassanova is the most decorated participant in the history of the School's Challenge Quiz Competition. A member of the St. Jago High School SCQ team since he was 13 years old, he has etched his name in SCQ history with five finals appearance s with the team earning three victories and two runner-up positions. Leroy's academic performance is also truly remarkable, earnin...

Loya Haughton is a remarkable 25-year-old Jamaican who overcame financial hardships as a child to become a proud recipient of the prestigious 2022 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, a European Funded joint masters programme that turned her dreams into reality. She's presently pursuing a European Masters in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence. Her journey to academic excellence was filled with ups a...

Aliana McMaster, Jamaica's national female sporting clay champion at just 16 years old is showing us what it means to be a trailblazer in the world of clay shooting. She recently made history by becoming the first Jmaican to secure a medal in Europe. She secured a silver and 2 bronze at the World English Sporting Clay Championships. A student at Campion College, she shares how she balances hig...

FROM DRAMA CLUB TO 'BALLA" | DAINDRA HARRISON 22- year-old Daindra Harrison wear multiple hats. Her passion for the arts which began at Ardenne High School has led her to embrace the spotlight not only as a lead actress in the drama series "Balla" but also one of the hosts of the television show Gen Zed. She is also a poet, content creator, and filmmaker who has won several awar...