Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American Experience
Carry On Friends has an unmistakable Caribbean-American essence. Hosted by the dynamic and engaging Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown, the podcast takes listeners on a global journey, deeply rooted in Caribbean culture. It serves as a melting pot of inspiring stories, light-hearted anecdotes, and stimulating perspectives that provoke thought and initiate conversations.
The podcast invites guests who enrich the narrative with their unique experiences and insights into Caribbean culture and identity. With an array of topics covered - from lifestyle and wellness to travel, entertainment, career, and entrepreneurship - it encapsulates the diverse facets of the Caribbean American experience. Catering to an international audience, Carry On Friends effectively bridges cultural gaps, uniting listeners under a shared love and appreciation for Caribbean culture.
Episodes
314 episodes
Reframing Competition and Collaborative Success
What if competition, typically viewed as a negative force, could be reframed as a catalyst for collaboration and growth? The friends - Chris and Mikelah are back and we're discussing how a healthy competitive spirit can be the key to fostering ...
'Black Cake': Caribbean American Perspectives on the Hulu Series
Attention, I've interrupted our 2 month holiday break to bring you this bonus episode. In this episode I get different views on the Hulu series, Black Cake. This discussion emphasizes the importance of accurate cultural representa...
2023: A Season of Knowledge, Laughter, and Reflections Wrapped Up
As we wrap up a stellar season of enlightening and engaging conversations on Carry On Friends, it's time to slow down, take a moment to breathe, and reflect on the wonderful journey we've been on together. From life-transforming discussions wit...
Circle Back: Kamilah Campbell on Crafting Success in the Jewelry Business
Introducing a new series within Carry On Friends call "Circle Back" where I catch up with past guests and check in on what they've been up to since they last appeared on the podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Kamilah Campbell, je...
Decoding Jamaica's Real Estate Boom with Ruth Lacey from Proven Properties
Jamaica's real estate scene is booming. In this episode, my guest, Ruth Lacey from Proven Properties guides us through the intriguing and thriving property market of Jamaica. The allure of owning a piece of this tropical paradise is drawing not...
Bridging Cultures: Adventures in Global Living
Join us for an insightful tour around the world with Marcus Haynes, a Brooklyn-based entrepreneur with an intriguing Caribbean-African-American heritage. Picture this - you're a kid from New York, raised in Africa, and you find yourself bewilde...
Discovering the Caribbean Paleo Lifestyle: A Journey toward Healthier Eating
What happens when a Guyanese-American food blogger discovers her gluten sensitivity? How does this revelation transform her understanding of Caribbean cuisine and her own dietary habits? This episode's guest, Althea Brown, shares her riveting j...
Carving a PR Empire with Marsha Archer
This episode's guest, British-Jamaican-American Marsha Archer, takes us through her compelling journey and dives into the fascinating world of public relations. Public relations is more than just a job for Marsha; it's an art form. We d...
Exploring Martinican Culture & Identity Through Animation with Alan Bidard
Ever wondered about the nuances of Caribbean animation and the storytelling it encapsulates? Come aboard as we journey through the world of Alain (Alan), a trailblazing Martinican animator and producer who has successfully woven the rich cultur...
Cultural Reflections and Comedy Insights with White Yardie
The hilarious White Yardie takes center stage in our chat, sharing the canvas of his life colored by his unique upbringing in the Jamaican countryside of St Elizabeth and his odyssey to England. Our conversation branches out to the...
Savoring Caribbean Flavors with Wesly-Jean Simon of Zanmi
Growing up in a Caribbean family inspired Wesly-Jean Simon Wesley to open a restaurant celebrating his rich heritage. Join us for a mouthwatering conversation with this Haitian Caribbean American entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York, as we expl...
Mid-Year Check-in: Reflections & Looking Ahead
As we hit the mid-year mark, let's take a moment to reflect on the journey of Carry On Friends thus far. Beginning with the listener takeover series with Kemoy, navigating through Ingrid's business lessons, Keisha's financial wisdom, and Anthon...
Navigating the Workplace with Melecia Munroe
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to switch up your accent to fit in with the cultural dynamics of two different Caribbean countries? Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Melecia Munroe, who was born in Belize an...
Discover the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation
Discover the work of the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation as we chat with its founder and chairman, Michael Thomas. Learn how the organization is making a difference in disaster relief, senior veteran services, and youth arts educati...
Navigating Financial Challenges and Safeguarding Your Wealth with Keisha Bailey
Are you prepared for potential financial hardships? This week, we had an enlightening conversation with Keisha Bailey of Profit Jumpstarter. Keisha is also known as Keisha the teacher, an investment guru passionate about helping people build we...
Leveraging Your Talent, Passion, Culture or Entrepreneurial Experiences at Work.
I’m excited to welcome the multi-talented Anthony Cole on the podcast this week. Anthony hails from Trinidad and Tobago and leads the Critical People Programs for Amazon Music while pursuing a music career.Anthony shares how he got star...
Dementia Advocacy with Rianna Patterson
I am excited to welcome Dominican-born Rianna Patterson. Rianna is a multi-award winning TEDx speaker and the Founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation. In this episode we learn about dementia, Rianna’s journey, and about the island of Domini...
My People Tell Stories with Danielle Brown
Danielle Brown, PhD, is a Brooklyn-native with Trinidad & Tobago roots. In this episode we go deep into all things music, history and culture. She discusses the importance of telling our own stories. She is trained in ethnomusi...
Career, Mentorship & Networking with Shermira & Karmel
On this week’s episode of Carry On Friends, I’m excited to welcome our first mother-daughter duo as guests. Shermira and Karmel both have a melting pot of Caribbean heritage, and we have an interesting conversation about the skills needed to na...
From Family Remedy to Pharmaceutical Breakthrough
In this episode, I have a captivating conversation with a fellow Black Ambition semi-finalist, Caleb Williams who is making waves in the pharmaceutical industry using his Trinidadian family’s secret remedy. His mission is to help people live ha...
Ingrid Murray Returns
I am very excited to have the energetic Ingrid Murray back as this week’s guest. She was a guest on Carry On Friends back in 2020 and her story has ...
Making Wealth Building Accessible with Keisha Bailey
In this episode, Keisha Bailey of Profit Jumpstarter discusses the importance of wealth management and making wealth building understandable and accessible in our communities. Keisha also talks about: The cultural n...
Get Your Affairs in Order with Caribbean Legal Solutions
This week’s episode is an information-packed one with Renee Kendall. Renee is an attorney with Trinidadian roots, and she provides practical advice on how to get our affairs in order through wills, advanced directives and similar legal support....