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
279 episodes
(Throwback) Caribbean American Women Navigating Workplace Stereotypes and Cultural Expression
In this episode we discuss the stereotypes that Caribbean American women face in the workplace. Join us as we kick off with Deanna, a vibrant soca music party blogger, who dives into her experiences of how her Guyanese heritage often beco...
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Season 2025
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52:01
Caribbean Cultural Identity at Work: A Hidden Leadership Advantage
Caribbean-American women are leaders—but do our workplaces recognize that? In this episode, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown joins me to unpack how cultural identity is a leadership strength. From code-switching to radical self-care, we explore what it...
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Season 2025
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Episode 259
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49:51
Introducing the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model™ (CDEM)
This episode introduces The Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model™ (CDEM). The model offers a guide for understanding how Caribbean cultural identity forms, evolves...
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Season 2025
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Episode 258
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29:45
Jamaican Storyteller Jermaine Rowe on Purpose, Folklore & Caribbean Creativity
Jermaine Rowe is a Jamaican-born storyteller, professor, theater maker, and cultural curator. Jermaine shares his incredible journey from Spanish Town, Jamaica to the global stage, blending Caribbean folklore with contemporary storytelling....
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Season 2025
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Episode 257
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54:25
Caribbean Adjacent: Love, Culture & West Indies Flavor | Meet Randy & Shauna
Welcome to Caribbean Adjacent, a brand-new series within the Carry On Friends Podcast! Randy Pulayya is back on the podcast and this time he is with his wife Shauna. They are dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind West Indies Pepper Sa...
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Season 2025
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Episode 256
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20:06
Read & Carry On: A Jamaican-American Memoir of MS, Divorce & Identity
What happens when life hits you with multiple life-altering challenges at once? For Nicole Dubois, it was the catalyst for a profound journey of healing, self-discovery, and ultimately, sharing her story with the world.Nicole's memoir "...
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Season 2025
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Episode 255
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31:36
Support the Caribbean Year-Round: Giving Before, During & After Disaster Strikes
In this episode, Anthea McLaughlin from the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance helps to reshape our understanding of disaster relief and philanthropy across the Caribbean's 22 nations. Together they explore how strategic, year-round support build...
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Season 2025
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Episode 254
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45:13
Preservation, Culture, Identity & the Evolution of Caribbean Self
In this episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the powerful conversations had on the podcast so far this year—with the team behind Sugar Dumplin’, Natalie Bennett, Diana McCaulay, and Malene Barnett. What started as individual inte...
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Season 2025
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Episode 253
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27:52
Crafting Kinship: The Artistry & Culture of Black Caribbean Makers
This episode's guest is multidisciplinary artist, textile designer, and author Malene Barnett. From her Caribbean heritage (St. Vincent & Jamaica) to her latest book, Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Cari...
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Season 2025
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Episode 252
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31:38
Building Legacy: Diana McCaulay on 'A House for Miss Pauline'
In this episode acclaimed Jamaican author Diana McCaulay to discuss her latest novel "A House for Miss Pauline."Before we get to the book Diana and I discuss her journey from insurance professional to environmental activist; Jamaica's ch...
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Season 2025
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Episode 251
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47:42
Circle Back: Carey Lee Dixon on Growth, Resilience & 10 Years of the Podcast
I'm circling back! Carey Lee Dixon, also known as Carey Digital returns to the podcast for the
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Season 2025
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Episode 250
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18:15
Redefining Success: Finding Purpose and Leadership Beyond Work
This episode features Jamaican American, Natalie Bennett who shares her journey from working at Google to entrepreneurship after facing layoffs. The conversation highlights redefining success, finding one's purpose, and the importance of person...
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Season 2025
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Episode 249
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58:26
Jamaican Storytelling, Culture & Legacy: A Conversation About Sugar Dumplin
Tristan Barrocks and Donisha Prendergast join us for a lively conversation that explores the heart and soul of Jamaican storytelling. Tristan's film "Sugar Dumplin" starring Oliver Samuels is a heartfelt story of family, dementia, and cultu...
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Season 2025
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Episode 248
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1:04:57
Celebrating a Decade: Thank you for 10 Years of Carry On Friends!
This episode celebrates a major milestone - ten years of Carry On Friends! Thank you for your support over the years. I will be celebrating the milestone all year long and would love to hear from you. Which episodes are your favorite, o...
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Season 2025
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3:43
Rethinking Caribbean Disaster Relief: A Call to Action
Is the Caribbean prepared for the next hurricane season, or are we stuck in a reactive cycle? As I look back on the turmoil of the 2024 hurricane season, I question the chaotic and fragmented approach to disaster relief efforts in the diaspora....
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Season 2025
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Episode 247
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18:33
Introducing The Carry On Friends Membership: Your Space for Culture, Connection & Contribution
As we prepare for 2025, I'm excited to unveil a major milestone— January 13, 2025 will be the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Carry On Friends Podcast! 🎉In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the podcast and looking to t...
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9:47
Sounds of Christmas: Music that Made the Season Right & Bright
Reggae Carols, Christmas Hymns: Caribbean Christmas Vibes! In this debut of the Sounds and Color series, I dive into the music that shaped my holidays in Jamaica—from classic hymns and American Christmas staples to Reggae-infus...
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Season 2024
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Episode 246
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20:06
Overcoming Learning Paralysis to Take Action (Throwback)
Have you ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of learning without ever taking action? In this episode hear my strategies for mitigating the grip of information overload and found a way to prioritize actionable learning. This episode is a must...
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Season 2024
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Episode 245
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15:48
Exploring Heritage, Legacy, and Financial Freedom with Jamila Souffrant
Imagine being stuck in the endless grind of a long commute and an unfulfilling job while pregnant. That's where Jamila Soufrant found herself before she stumbled upon the FIRE movement, a discovery that would propel her into a life of financial...
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Season 2024
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Episode 244
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42:27
From Queens to the World: Bringing Caribbean Flavor with West Indies Pepper Sauce
As a first-generation Guyanese American, Randy Pulayya's journey from the vibrant streets of Richmond Hill, Queens, to over 60 countries, has uniquely shaped his entrepreneurial vision. In this episode, Randy shares his experiences living in So...
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Season 2024
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Episode 243
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30:22
From Jamaican Roots to Ugandan Dreams: Shari's Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode Shari, a spirited Jamaican entrepreneur, shares her remarkable journey from Jamaica to the UK, to the bustling streets of New York, and finally to Kampala, Uganda. Starting with her challenging yet eye-opening experiences in the...
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Season 2024
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Episode 242
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58:32
J.O.: Crafting a Multi-Faceted Entertainment Career from Humble Beginnings
In this episode I sit down with J.O., a multifaceted Jamaican American filmmaker, songwriter, and content creator whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From the musically rich influences of Bob Marley and Michael Jackson during his child...
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Season 2024
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Episode 241
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54:40
Navigating Friendship Dynamics with The Queens of Social Work: Ending Friendships, Communication, and Boundaries
Have you ever faced the heart-wrenching dilemma of ending a friendship? In our latest episode of Carry On Friends, I'm thrilled to welcome the wonderful hosts of the Queens of Social Work podcast, Queen H and Queen P. These remarkable women sha...
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Season 2024
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Episode 240
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56:42
Roots, Rock, Reggae, Souls: A Cultural Exploration with Director, Jessica Shaw
In this Carry On Friends, Style & Vibes, Reels & Riddims crossover episode Mikelah and I chat with with Jessica Shaw a Jamaica American TV Producer about her upcoming documentary "
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Season 2024
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Episode 239
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58:56
Paul C. Brunson: Mastering Love, Entrepreneurship, and Social Capital (Throwback)
Paul C. Brunson, is a dynamic Jamaican American television host, author, and professional matchmaker. Learn how Paul transitioned from the high-octane world of investment banking to managing a Turkish billionaire's investments, and ultimately b...
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Season 2024
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Episode 238
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49:57