The Global Village

Village Voices Podcast

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Hosted by DJ, a proud Trinidadian living in Asia, The Village Voices Podcast brings you inspiring stories from Caribbean people who have stepped beyond their borders and transformed their lives around the world. Each episode dives deep into real experiences, culture shocks, lessons learned, and the fearless spirit it takes to make bold moves. This podcast is your passport to a world of possibilities. It’s created to inspire you to explore, connect and live without limits. These are the stories that remind us all there’s more waiting beyond the shoreline. Welcome to the journey!

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Episode 4: From Thailand To Qatar, Leaving South East Asia & New Start 21.01.2026 21:00

In this episode of the Village Voices podcast, host Don-Juan Acosta reflects on his transformative journey over the past year, transitioning from living in Thailand to starting a new chapter in Qatar. He shares his emotional experiences, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that led him to make significant life decisions. Don-Juan discusses the importance of self-reflection, the feelin...

Episode 3: From Trinidad To Head Chef - Aaron Acosta 22.08.2025 1:17:11

In this episode, I sit down with my brother, Aaron Acosta, a talented chef whose culinary journey has taken him across the Caribbean. Growing up in Trinidad, Aaron discovered a passion for food that led him to Guyana, where he became head chef at the iconic Hard Rock Café. His journey didn’t stop there, he later moved to St. Kitts to open and lead another Hard Rock Café, taking on new challenges a...

Episode 2: From Trinidad To The World - Adana’s Global Journey 29.07.2025 1:19:50

In this powerful episode of Village Voices, meet Adana Phillip , a Caribbean woman living boldly beyond borders. Originally from Trinidad, Adana launched her global journey in Dubai, building a career in luxury hospitality. After getting married, life took her to the Cayman Islands, then to Italy, where she now lives and thrives. Adana didn’t stop at relocating, she traveled to Thailand to complet...

Episode 1: One Way Ticket From Trinidad To Vietnam - DJ's Big Move 02.07.2025 27:11

In the inaugural episode of the Village Voices podcast, host DJ shares his personal journey from Trinidad to living abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. He reflects on the challenges he faced, including the loss of his father, the responsibilities that followed, and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue a life of travel and teaching. Through his experiences, DJ emphasizes the importance...

Episode 0: Unlocking Southeast Asia – DJ’s Journey from Trinidad to the Heart of Asia 22.06.2025 14:21

In this special first episode of Village Voices , the mic flips as DJ, host of the podcast and seasoned Trinidadian expat, is interviewed by Adana Philip about his new guidebook, Unlocking Southeast Asia . From the decision to leave Trinidad and Tobago to the highs, lows, and lessons of living across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, DJ opens up about what it truly means to start over in a foreign...