Award-winning Jamaican attorney, actress, writer, producer and magistrate Sashawna Thompson joins Anthony Tracey for a candid conversation about building a life that makes room for both professional success and creative fulfilment.
Sashawna shares how she survived the pressures of law school, rejected opportunities that undervalued her qualifications, and began working independently as an attorney during the COVID-19 pandemic. A WhatsApp message eventually encouraged her to apply for the magistracy in Belize—an opportunity she initially believed she was too young to receive.
She discusses moving away from her family, adjusting to life in Belize, presiding over criminal, civil and family matters, and learning to trust herself in a position carrying enormous responsibility.
Sashawna also reflects on winning the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award, nominating herself for the honour, balancing law with acting and producing, and why Jamaican creatives need the freedom to experiment without being afraid of criticism.
The episode ends with an entertaining game of Red Flag or Green Flag, covering first-date bills, dating someone who earns less, friendships with exes, sharing locations, dating coworkers and checking a partner’s phone.
A funny, inspiring and refreshingly honest conversation about ambition, identity, relationships and betting on yourself.
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