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
Bonus: Commentary on Heritage & Identity
This is post show commentary on Episode 105: American Born Caribbean Raised. Since episode 105 has been released, the response has been great with people sharing their...
American Born - Caribbean Raised
In this episode we tackle the issue where those born in America to Caribbean parents often are told how to self-identify by others. And often times it’s that they shouldn’t consider themselves of the island country heritage of their parents.&nb...
Live Fit, Live Life, Live Love with Sharon Feanny
Considering a lifestyle change? Whether you're considering or have begun to exercise more, eat healthier or practice more self care this episode is for you.Sharon Feanny, Jamaica's leading wellness, clean eating and yoga master shares ho...
Set it, Then align it
It’s still early in the New Year and it’s typical that we are still in setting goals, resolutions etc. So I want to know - are last New Year's goals still good in the New Year? Is it being lazy? On Social @car...
2019 Trailer
What is Carry On Friends?Carry On is a reference to "take with you, to continue to live, work, have fun or whatever you're doing. When you add "Friends" it refers to a way of life, a support system that understands the duality of the Car...
Reflections & Anticipation
Can you believe that 2018 is almost over? It is the time of year to reflect and to look in great anticipation for renewal in the form of the New Year. On Social @carryonfriends -
Staying True to Self: To Discover a Career & Business You Love
In this episode, Nicole Bent - an IT Project Manager by day and the founder of Bent Beauty & Hot Gyal Lashes shares how by exploring opportunities she stayed true to herself and ended up finding a career and a business she loves.&nbs...
Journey to 100 Episodes
This is the 100th episode of the podcast! In the episode, I share my gratitude, the importance of Caribbean American representation, a new initiative inspired by my work with the podcast and more. Plus I will be sharing a playlist with the "bes...
Jamaica Love: Owning the narrative around the culture and its global impact
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 har...
Inspiration from the Unexpected
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 phrase...
Getting Started in Cryptocurrency with Corey Stedman
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 st...
Determined & Destined for Success with Rochelle Willis
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 ...
From Makeup Artist to #Utilitybae with Renee Baptiste
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
Caribbean Culture: Life not Trend
"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 ...
Jamaica To America: A 25th Anniversary Immigrant Story
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 sma...
Unwind with a book or playlist
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
Read & Carry On
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.&nb...
Rethinking Success, Work & Life to Birth Our True Self
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 work...
These are some serious times...betta mus come
A reflection on current events in light of Caribbean American Heritage Month and Immigrant Heritage Month. Submit Questions or Suggest Topicshttp...
Caribbean American Heritage Month Settings
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.comInte...
How Big Data creates Opportunities for Caribbean Music & Entertainment Artists & Entrepreneurs
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".
Why Narratives Matter for the Social Progress of Caribbean Americans
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 an...
Evaluating your Career & Opportunities (with Dr. Shelly Cameron)
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 car...
