Island Girls Rock Podcast Podcast

Island Girls Rock Podcast

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Island Girls Rock podcast celebrates women of Caribbean heritage and is dedicated to supporting and showcasing Caribbean culture through fostering cultural connections and championing collaborative opportunities between women of the Caribbean and its Diaspora.Our mission is simple, and that is to encourage Caribbean women of all ages to creatively express themselves in a safe and welcoming environment whilst nurturing and encouraging pride in their unique talents and perspectives . Committed to the growth and empowerment of women across the Caribbean, Island Girls Rock, aims to build a global platform to facilitate diaspora collaborations , build networks and provide mentorship and inspiration through immersive events, workshops and meet-ups .
How to make sh*t happen! - Sherry Ann Dixon (Guyana)
It's the season 2 finale! What better way to end it than to have Chantal sit down with one of her idols. Sherry Ann Dixon is a multi award winning speaker, journalist and lecturer. Repping Guyana, Sherry is an absolute TRAILBLAZER in the world of black hair and beauty. She gets things done. Original Photography Credit: Beverley Rhoden @SherryADixon @Igr_love @Chantimedia @Weareunedited 
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Dec 30, 2018
42 min
Caribbean Fairytales - Fiona Compton (St Lucia)
On this month's episode, Chantal was joined by artist, filmmaker and historian Fiona Compton. It's a great conversation about Black history and fairytales. If you've ever wanted to know how to link the Haitian Revolution to the Wizard of Oz, tune in! @fiona758 @Igr_love @Chantimedia @Weareunedited 
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Nov 25, 2018
33 min
Chill and create - Carolyne Hill (Jamaica)
On this month's episode, Chantal was joined by brand specialist and founder of Chill Create, Carolyne Hill. It's a great chat about channeling creativity, the frustration of dealing with school career advisors and more @chillcreate1 @Igr_love @Chantimedia @Weareunedited 
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Oct 27, 2018
32 min
From J-O-B to J-O-Y - Nadine McNeil (Jamaica)
On this month's episode Chantal had the pleasure of speaking to yogini, humanitarian and Universal Empress, Nadine McNeil. The two talked about Nadine's journey from Jamaica to Bali, the importance of self care for those who heal others and so much more. @Univempress @Igr_love @Chantimedia @Weareunedited 
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Sep 29, 2018
34 min
Cheese on bread! - Pamela R Haynes (Barbados)
We're back to Barbados for another episode! This time around, Chantal was joined by author of 'Loving the Brothers' Pamela R Haynes.This was a great chat about the importance of documenting our stories, domestic abuse in the Caribbean and more @PamPamHaynes @Igr_love @Chantimedia  @Weareunedited 
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Aug 25, 2018
31 min
The big 'C' with a smile - Lea Parris-Cambridge (Nevis)
For this very special episode, Chantal is joined by her cousin Lea Parris-Cambridge. Lea talks about how her faith helped her through Cancer THREE times, her journey to veganism, and how outstanding treatment via the NHS compelled her to help those with Cancer on her beloved island of Nevis. @ParrisCambridge @Igr_love @Chantimedia @Weareunedited 
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Jul 28, 2018
42 min
Calabash in the house? - Lisa Anderson (Jamaica)
For this month's episode, Chantal caught up with curator and founder of Black British Art, Lisa Anderson. Lisa talked about her love of art, how her Jamaican roots have influenced her creativity, and her spiritual experience at Jamaica's Calabash Fest. 
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Jun 23, 2018
37 min
To de bone! - Keisha Des Vignes (Trinidad & Tobago)
Keisha left Trinidad and come to England, and became one of the most sought-after women at Carnival. 
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May 26, 2018
35 min
For the love of books - Samantha Williams (Barbados)
Samantha founded Book Love when it became apparent that her children were reading books at school that didn't reflect their heritage. She talks to Chantal about the invaluable 9 years she spent in Barbados. 
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Apr 28, 2018
33 min
After the hurricane - Shelly Pestaina (Dominica)
Shelly, a graphic designer, joins Chantal to talk about her beloved Dominica, how she felt seeing the devastation after hurricane Maria and what she did to help. 
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Mar 25, 2018
32 min
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