21 SEP 2016 · In this episode you will discover how your Caribbean cultural mindset if not modified, can keep you from your success. Sometimes we do not realize that some of our current behavior is a result of the conditioning that took place during our formative years. Our guest - KerryAnn Reid-Brown - shared how our cultural mindset can stop us from accepting compliments, awards, promotions and other accolades, which helps us build self esteem and confidence. Please share this episode with at least two others. Kerry-Ann’s Bio: Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown is the Jamaican born, New York City based founder of Carry On Friends; a platform where she combines her extensive knowledge, expertise and life experiences, to equip the Caribbean community with content and resources on career development and entrepreneurship. She’s the host of The Carry On Friends Podcast which has hosted notable Caribbean American Entrepreneurs and was recently featured in iTunes Black Voices in Business. Known for being a leader, big picture thinker and motivator, Kerry-Ann fosters career development, entrepreneurship and innovation in others. She is passionate about helping people be their best and put their best ideas to use. She enjoys facilitating strategic planning where she takes abstract ideas and concepts, then create structure to bring it to life. Her aim is to empower, share the tools to build meaningful careers, build strong brands and businesses that will have a positive impact on their immediate communities, the diaspora, the Caribbean region and the world. Kerry-Ann frequently speaks on various digital marketing, technology, education and social media panels. You can find more of what she shared in this episode in this article "success on my own terms." Contact Kerry-Ann: Website: www.carryonfriends.com Twitter: @CarryOnFriends Book Recommended: Rising Strong by Brene Brown Rating & Review: Would you take a few minutes and leave a review & rating of the show at: www.successcaribbeanstyle.com/itunes. In doing so, you will help the show be found by others who would also benefit. Please help spread the word. Also, like the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/successcaribbeanstyle.

15 SEP 2016 · In this episode, Leslie Samuel talks about how his blog, which has over 70,000 visitors per month, led to him becoming a college professor teaching anatomy and biology to graduate and doctoral students. Leslie is from the Island of St. Martin and he proudly shares some of his memories especially that of his dad’s favorite drink. Even though he – Leslie, doesn’t do a whole lot of Island cooking, yet he can hold his own when he has to. You will be inspired, entertained and empowered as Leslie takes us on his journey from St. Martin to the United States and his acclamation process. One of the statements that Leslie made is that if you are going to be successful, you need to find a way to do something different. He stresses the fact that you can’t do what everyone else is doing and expect much success. You need to stand out from the crowd. Leslie mentions the following books that he has found helpful and recommends the latter as a place to start if you want to know if your idea will work or not. Recommended books: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kyosaki Will It Fly by Pat Flynn Here’s a little insight on who he is: Bio: Leslie Samuel is a former university professor and the creator of the Become A Blogger and Interactive Biology blogs. He has a passion for education and has taken on the mission of “Changing The World One Blog At A Time”.In his podcast, Learning With Leslie, he teaches solid lessons about how to build a blog that will have an impact, in addition to interviewing other successful bloggers who have built successful platforms and turned them into thriving online businesses.He’s a firm believer that what we do online can open the doors to lots of opportunities. His Biology blog landed him his dream job as a University Professor, which has increased his passion for letting the world know that Blogging is a force to be reckoned with.His message is simple – Create Content, Inspire Others and Change The World (while building a solid online business)! Contact Leslie through this link: www.becomeablogger.com Would you take a few minutes and leave a review & rating of the show at: www.successcaribbeanstyle.com/itunes. In doing so, you will help the show be found by others who would also benefit. Please help spread the word. Also, like the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/successcaribbeanstyle.

5 SEP 2016 · In this episode, Stacy-Ann Gooden shares her migration journey from Jamaica to the United States. During this episode she talked about what it was like to assimilate within the new culture she found herself. There was one point that she felt like returning to Jamaica. She bought a one-way ticket as a way of helping her make the decision. However after competing in the Miss Jamaica contest and was a semi-finalist, she eventually returned to the United States. You will hear her speak about some of her greatest accomplishments, but the most important is motherhood. She gives some solid advice towards the end of the show as to what you can do to pursue and achieve your dream. She speaks from experience having to overcome the odds of being female and one of color, to become a weather reporter. More about Stacy-Ann can be found at her very popular website where she shares personal posts as well as business tips and resources. Contact her: www.weatheranchormama.com/about Twitter: @weatheranchorma Recommended books: Audition by Barbara Walters Wendy Williams books

29 AUG 2016 · This episode discusses the meaning of having thick skin and when and where it is applicable. You will hear stories that accompany this idea and how the host - Kingsley Grant - experienced it. Some of the discussion centers around being ridiculed, shunned and at times name calling. One of the examples used is Oprah Winfrey and how she too had to grow thick skin to endure the backlash that came her way after making the decision to pursue her dream. You too will have to embrace this ideology if you are going to be successful on a larger scale. If you want to stay "small" play "small" and you might avoid this experience or the need to grow thick skin. What choice will you make?

22 AUG 2016 · In this episode you will discover the 5 lessons that emerged from watching Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson as they dominated the the 100m and 200m races in Brazil at the Olympics. The 5 lessons discussed are: 1. Believe in yourself 2. Know what you are good at and pursue it 3. Work with a coach 4. Have a world view 5. Don't take yourself too seriously These lessons are transferrable meaning that you too can integrate them in your own life and achieve your life of success. Try it out after listening to the episode. Share this episode with 2 people and make sure you go to www.facebook.com/successcaribbeanstyle and like the page. You will also find some still shots from #rio2016 as well as some videos on the page. These are of the above 2 mentioned athletes as well as others from Bahamas and elsewhere.

15 AUG 2016 · In this episode you will discover how these 7 traits are true for almost all successful immigrant. Living in a country not your homeland, require you to learn and adapt quickly to your new environment. Once you feel comfortable, it is time to get in high gear. Most immigrants understand this and will be able to relate to these 7 traits. However, these traits are also true for you even if you are not an immigrant and you are still living within your homeland. You can still practice them and become successful. Links that were mentioned in this episode are: 1. http://www.kingsleygrant.com 2. http://www.themidlifelaunch.com 3. https://www.facebook.com/successcaribbeanstyle Here are the 7 traits. (NOTE: as mentioned within the earlier part of the show, they are not original with me) 1. Openness to learn 2. Do what it takes mindset 3. Willingness to outwork others 4. Spirit of gratitude 5. Boldness to invest 6. Willingness to delay gratification 7. Remember where you came from The content surrounding each of these traits are all mine. Would you share this episode with at least 2 people from the caribbean? I would appreciate it much.

8 AUG 2016 · From the US Virgin Island of St. Croix, our guest who currently resides in the United States, shares her journey of achievements. In this episode you will hear her talk about the assimilation process, cultural differences and how she responding to that. Lisah's Bio: Lisah is a masters runner, mother, author, certified running coach and the heart and soul behind The Conscious Runner and The Conscious Runner Podcast. Using a mind, body and soul approach to running, Lisah helps you become the best runner you can be and feel GREAT while doing it! You can contact Lisa at: www.gettingtozen.com Book mentioned: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

1 AUG 2016 · In this episode you will go on a journey with your host - Kingsley Grant - as he shares what it was like for him in the beginning and you will have 5 take-aways at the end to apply to your life. The main take-away will be that if he could, you can.