Denise, the founder and creative director of Made Neo, a sustainable fashion brand, points out how fast fashion culture is impacting carnival, highlighting the importance thinking about sustainability from production to the parade itself. ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Denise: https://www.instagram.com/made.neo/ Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆ In We Blood:  https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood ..read more

Mr. Ron Dukes, co-founder of Jouvert in June, shares how they went from 250 attendees and struggling to cover the expenses of the event to almost 5000 attendees and becoming one of the most anticipated fetes of the year... and building on the jouvert brand with Jouvert in August, and a free jouvert playday for kids. ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Mr. Ron Dukes: https://www.instagram.com/mrrondukes/ Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆ In We Blood:  https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood ..read more

Sekou Stroude, Grenada Tourism Authority's Sales and Marketing Director in Canada, shares the various ways travelers can experience the island. From simple stays and volunteer experiences with locals to luxury experiences, there's something for everyone on the island. Whether Grenada has been on your bucket list for a while or you simply want to learn more about it, this episode is a must-listen to discover the many ways to experience the Spice Isle. For more information, visit: https://www.puregrenada.com/ ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees ..read more

Yolanda T. Marshall, a traditionally published author who writes children's stories representing the African and Caribbean diaspora including C is for Carnival and one of CBC’s best Canadian picture books of 2020 and TD’s Top Recommended Reads for 2023 – My Soca Birthday Party: with Jollof Rice and Steel Pans. In this episode we discuss the importance of representation in children's literature and having our stories traditionally published. ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Yolanda: https://www.instagram.com/author_ytm/?hl=en Follow ..read more

Aldene, a member of New Dimension Steel Orchestra in Toronto, who's played pan since she was 8 years old discusses the intricacies of the steelpan music, and the culture behind it. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the nuances of pan, and the people who play it, this episode is for you.   ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Aldene: https://www.instagram.com/aldene.h/ Follow New Dimension Steel Orchestra: https://www.instagram.com/new_dimension_steel_orchestra/  Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_ ..read more

Rory, Sales & Operations Director of Playmas, a platform that has helped Carnival bands in 12 countries around the world process over 55,000 costume payments, shares how they help band leaders manage, and protect their band through their e-commerce platform and services that cover the full lifecycle of mas to support 'from first click to last wine.' Book a demo w/ my referral code here: https://pages.playmas.app/inweblood ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Playmas: https://www.instagram.com/playmasapp/ Follow In We Blood: https ..read more

In this episode we discuss the South-East Asian heritage of the Indo-Caribbean community, exploring their cultural identity and addressing the issue of anti-black racism that persists within the community. ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Brown Gyal Diary: https://www.instagram.com/browngyaldiary/ Follow In We Blood: https://www.instagram.com/inweblood_/ Tiktok ☆ In We Blood:  https://www.tiktok.com/@inweblood ..read more

Breanna Chanelle, a seasoned psychotherapist with a focus on the black Caribbean community and social worker whose work focuses on advocating for black youth and families facing systemic racism, discusses mental health, aversions to therapy, and shaming in the Caribbean community. In this episode we discuss the lack of language around mental health conversations in the community, and how to find a therapist that’s right for you. ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Breanna: https://www.instagram.com/breannachanelle_/ Follow In We Blood ..read more

Steph Honey, a Toronto DJ whose opened for Patrice Roberts multiple times, and has worked alongside well-known soca DJ, Dr. Jay, shares how she got started in the industry and scaled up her DJ'ing side hustle to replace her full time income in under a year. She gives survival tips for upcoming DJ's– including how to determine your price– and stresses the importance of building your personal brand, live streaming, and building genuine relationships with other DJ's. If you're an upcoming soca DJ, you definitely want to check this episode out! Enjoying this podcast? Make sure to Subscribe on Y ..read more

Chef Kareema, a personal chef and caterer specializing in gourmet Caribbean fusion cuisine, shares her journey from helping her mom cook since childhood to becoming a highly sought-after chef, featured on Cityline as an expert, and earning a six-figure income from her passion for cooking Caribbean fusion food. In this episode, we delve into how she began her career, her specialties, and valuable insights for upcoming entrepreneurs in the food industry.   ~~Connect on Socials~~ Instagram ♡ Follow Keyanna: https://www.instagram.com/keybees/ Follow Chef Kareema: https://www.instagram.com/ia ..read more