Welcome to another episode of On Deck with Throp, where we have meaningful conversations with people from all around the world, all about Jamaica. In this episode, we're joined by a power couple, Claudius England and Iman Stewart, who are planning to move their family of three young daughters from Canada to Jamaica. Claudius is a musician, while Iman is a designer and entrepreneur, and together they share their thought process and reasons behind this life-changing decision.

Born and raised in Jamaica, Claudius is passionate about his homeland and its culture. Iman, of Jamaican descent, has a strong connection to her roots as well. Through their inspiring journey, they're taking a leap of faith to provide their children with the opportunity to grow up in the land of their ancestors, surrounded by family and a rich cultural heritage.

In this heartfelt conversation, Claudius and Iman open up about their plans, the challenges they face, and their aspirations for their family's future. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Claudius and Iman, as well as special moments featuring their lovely children later in the interview.

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Iman

Claudius 

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Chapters

0:00 Intro

3:04 How Iman Became a Designer

4:40 Jamaican Dad 1/2 German 1/2 French Mom

6:09 Being an International Reggae Musician

11:45 Giving Back Through Reggae

16:16 Becoming a Power Couple

19:54 Why Move to Jamaica

23:39 Major Opportunities in Jamaica

30:29 Banking in Jamaica vs Banking in NY

34:52 Jamaica Being Pro-Entrepreneurial Not Just Pro-Business

37:58 Pursuing a Career as a Creative in Jamaica

40:55 Music Education in Jamaica

41:51 When Will the Move to Jamaica Happen?

44:31 Their Family

45:48 Having a Baby By Themselves?!

53:35 Cute Babies Crash the Podcast

58:10 Contact Info

59:16 Closing with a Bang