In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monique Kelly an  Assistant Professor at the Michigan State University. Monique is a former track athlete from Kingston, Jamaica. 

We dive into aspects of the classism and racism debate and specific social issues initiated by Slavery and colonialism in Jamaica.  In addition, Monique tackles controversial topics such as skin bleaching and the political contribution to racism in Jamaica, and disparities in access to wealth.

Bio:
Dr. Kelly received her Ph.D. in 2019 at the University of California Irvine. She joined MSU Sociology in 2019 as one of the College's first Dean's Research Associates.
Her research broadly focuses on racial and ethnic identities, attitudes, and inequality, as well as on immigration processes connected to those social dynamics. Her current research agenda uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate race, colorism, stratification, and inequality comparatively within the Anglo-Caribbean ( English Speaking) and the larger black diaspora. 
Source: Michigan State /University News.



Dr. Kelly's Publication on race:

• Jamaican Ethnic Oneness: Race, Colorism, and Inequality.  core.ac.uk/reader/224399710

References:

• Jamaica's response to the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. https://www.refworld.org/docid/51ed188d4.html
• Dr. Carolyn Cooper's New York Times OpED ' Who is Jamaica?' https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/opinion/who-is-jamaica.html
• Modern Blackness- Nationalism, Globalization, and the Politics of Culture in Jamaica (Latin America Otherwise)by Deborah A Thomas https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00EHBS9L0&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AQ8844E5RYXFG9VJJ

As Jamaicans, we grew up seeing our parents and grandparents toil day and night to provide. We saw working hard as a sign of strength and an avenue to success. Many did not stop to think about how the workaholic culture impacts our mental health.

In this episode, Sara Joi, a mental wellness expert and self-care advocate discusses Jamaican culture and self-care.

Sara Joi Trowers was  born and raised in Mandeville, Jamaica, and migrated to the US in 2001
She is the Director of Day Services supporting adults with disabilities and a Self-Care and & Lifestyle Blogger. 
Sara is married to her childhood friend who both attended DeCarteret College. The two have a 4-year old son who colors their world. 
Sara also has a BA in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Iona College.

Follow her journey on https://www.sarajoi.com/ and on Instagram : @iamsarjoi 

 My guest is former Jamaican high school athlete now turned Mental Wellness Coach and Professor, Dr. Claudia Marshall. We talk about ways to overcome imposter syndrome and step into your greatness.

We also dive into the cultural aspects of growing up Jamaican and what helps or hinders us when navigating imposter syndrome. 

Dr. Claudia C. Marshall is a Jamaican born , former athlete who persevered and achieved her  PhD in Counsellor Education and Supervision  from Auburn University.

Dr. Marshall offers several ways to work together:

SPSS Data Analysis Consulting
Dissertation Coaching 
Mental Wellness Coaching 
Personal Development Through Mentoring

Claudia's Podcast: 
Talk the Truth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-the-truth/id1539067876

Claudia's Website:
https://marshallcoachingandmentoring.com/

New Year!
New Look!
New opportunity to start afresh!

Hey! Allow me to reintroduce my Podcast! ⁣
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I started the podcast journey without being fully prepared. However, the only way to improve is to start!⁣⁣
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There was a name, a concept, bad audio but I kept pushing.⁣ What I've learned along the journey is that perfection can stifle or kill dreams. ⁣
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𝗞𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗞𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱.⁣
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The idea is to connect Jamaicans in the diaspora and amplify our voices. We hope that people who love Jamaica will come along for the ride too! ⁣⁣

On this episode I encourage Jamaicans at home and abroad to step into their greatness by providing meaningful stories and books that will aspire them like to be  the many heroes before us. We are from the same little country as Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley. Why then are we not collectively stepping into our greatness?
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One Love! 🖤💚💛

Book Resources mentioned in this Episode:

1. Destiny by TD Jakes https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00RW9MLF4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1YoeGb5S7QJV5
2. The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0026772QU&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_i0oeGbE071JJH

Follow me @kulchshockabroad 

Just call me First cousin Charmaine and we will be fine!!!

Meet the Mitchell (MTM) family  is a modern Jamaican and Chinese blended  family who launched a YouTube channel chronicling their day to day life.
The family, led by Dancehall artiste Tami Chin (Tami Chynn) and Wayne Mitchell ( Wayne Marshall) shows us their life as parents of 4 boys with a multi cultural, extended  family in Jamaica.

In this episode I examine 12 cultural impacts of the MTM  family dynamic .

Make sure you subscribe to their channel Meet the Mitchells and join in on what everyone's talking about!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfzdy0NEa2uR7d4_cGCraQ

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.  Recently John Legend and Chrissy Teigen shared a heart wrenching story of infant loss and this sparked so much conversation among women who suffer in silence with this issue. As Jamaicans and possibly the Caribbean, this is not something that we speak about growing up, our women for the most part suffer in silence . 

In this episode Kay, a Jamaican born registered nurse in the UK , shares her struggles with multiple infant losses and her journey through IVF. We talk about the family pressures and support needed for woman ensuring this ordeal. 

She hopes that her story helps families cope and offered resources and decisions that worked for her. 

In this episode Ryan Strachan shares the prospects for investing in Jamaica and tips for first time investors. 

Ryan Strachan is the Assistant Vice President of Investor Relations - Grace Kennedy Capital Management Limited , a private equity and investment advisory arm of GraceKennedy.Ryan Strachan has over 10 years of experience in the local financial services industry. 

Brokerage Resources mentioned in the episode:

TD Ameritrade - TDAmeritrade.com

Charles Schwabb - Schwab.com

Jtrader.com for online trading. 

Catch up on Ryan’s latest articles in the Jamaica Observer : 

The new normal Coexisting with COVID-19 requires growth

2020: The year SPACS and APO's took hold in the equity markets

Contact Ryan : Ryan.Strachan@gkco.com 

http://gk-capital.com/

And We're Back!!!! 

In this episode Charm introduces Season 2 which will share  ideas on legacy building and dealing with life struggles that we must consider when taking the next step towards generational wealth for Caribbean people and the Diaspora. 

This season will be sprinkled with fun conversations as usual but the time is now to define what our future goals.