Happy Holidays!
In the last episode in the current series of Financially Free and Irie we talk to Ralph 'Bizzy' Williams about his book 'Working to Build a Stronger Nation' available now at the UWI bookshop, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.
All proceeds from book sales go to a scholarship fund for students at The University of the West Indies.
This interview was taken from a live radio broadcast at Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael (www.skymall.bb) on Voice of Barbados, 92.9fm, www.vob929.com on Saturday 9th December 2023.
Many thanks to Voice of Barbados 92.9fm and Sky Mall.

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Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023
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On this week's episode of Financially Free and Irie we talk to Marisa Daniel, Barbadian author whose first publication ‘Zuri Says you are Worthy’ is now available on Amazon and in local bookstores across the island.

The book is a series of simple Affirmations for children to help them build empowering values and self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated with colorful positive images.

Marisa's unique brand ‘Glow up Queen, you are Worthy' focuses on empowering women and young girls to rise up and glow up knowing their full potential, worth and value.

It’s a blessing to have life coach, now author and close Sistrin Marisa Daniel to join me for the program today.

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In this week's episode I'm back at the Pelican Craft Village, in the heart of Barbados' capital city Bridgetown.
There is one space here at Pelican that I love to visit.  I have even recorded a few previous episodes here. Have been MC for many cultural and musical events at this space over the years.  It has an energy and a vibe. You will always find someone artistic, musical or generally interesting here...the space is Artforms and today we speak to its director, Rev. Wayne Onkphra Wells creator of this space, visionary Pan Africanist and so much more!

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In this week's episode I talk to Paul Ignatius Springer whose musical career, birthed here in Barbados, has taken him and his guitar to many exciting places across the world.
Many thanks again to my listeners and subscribers. It's a journey...thank you for coming with me!
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On this week's episode we talk art and culture with one of the islands renowned cultural practitioners, Victor Tula Lewis.

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The next time someone looks into your eyes...they may see way more than what you can imagine!
One of the first radio programs that had really piqued my interest as a young presenter on Barbados’ no 1 radio station over 20 years ago was Chantel Selman’s program sponsored by her company The Light Body Wholistic Clinic located here at Pelican Village, in our capital city Bridgetown.

It was the first time I had heard of Iridology.

Iridology is a holistic practice in which a person, called an iridologist, looks at your eyes and uses what they see to determine any physical ailments that may be present in the body. 

I have been following a vegan diet since the age of twelve and have over the years used the phrase ‘I don’t eat anything with eyes’…but have never tried or thought of raw foods and a raw food diet until meeting Chantel.

With Chantel's extensive knowledge in raw foods and their healing energy she has created a space, peaceful and relaxing but also conducive to healing.

In this convenient location you can purchase foods and power shakes, herbs, natural remedies as well as get an iridology consultation. 

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Hear the third and final part of this interview with Ireka Jelani from Barbados' Roots and Grasses and Ngozi Farms and Cultural Sanctuary in the heart of the parish of St. Andrew.

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We continue this journey of life...business, grief, faith and triumph over adversity with Ireka Jelani from Roots and Grasses and Ngozi Farms.

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I took a drive out in the beautiful Barbados countryside this morning to meet this week’s guest Ireka Jelani.
I’m not the best with directions to be honest, but Ireka made it easy to find Ngozi Farms. I took a nice cool breezy drive to the Easterly parish of St. Andrew also known for its breathtaking Scotland District.

Here in the heart of St. Andrew at Ireka’s homestead the environment here today speaks a lot to who Ireka is and what she does.

Founder of Roots and Grasses, and Ngozi Farms, foundation member of the Spiritual Baptist and Rastafari Community, mother, business owner and mentor and healer to many in the community, it’s beautiful to take some time out to be with nature, sit down and reason with a Sistrin of high respect like Ireka.

We originally met with me, my mic in hand! But I remember some of my earlier broadcasts at Barbados’ Pelican Craft village and Bridgetown Market, part of our Crop Over Festival with Ireka showcasing her intricate basket weaving with style at Roots and Grasses her first company.

It’s also been a blessing to see, just like mine…. Ireka’s children also striving for greatness! Family is strength.  Anyone who knows me knows I’m a big Kweku fan. He’ll be on the program soon too…don’t panic! 

Over more recent years though…every time I catch up with Ireka she’s either getting an award, finishing a degree, or Masters or something academically Mighty, and she is currently working on her research for her PHd.

Join us for this 2 part episode

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This week’s episode is particularly Irie as we speak to creative King and Queen duo who are well known artisans and business owners on the island Azizah and Ras Sipho Onifa.

Members of Barbados’ Rastafarian Community and Co-Founders of Azipho Creations today we catch up in the heart of Barbados’ capital city Bridgetown at Azipho’s Creations newest store in James Street.

This small treasure chest nestled in one of the islands oldest historic sights, Nidhe Synagogue and Museum, and on the recently renovated site in keeping with Bridgetown's UNESCO World Heritage status, would have originally been used for artisans back in the day. It’s full of beautiful hand-crafted pieces…wall to wall! Azizah’s jewelry is bold and distinctive… and Ras Sipho’s work in shoes and leather craft is the perfect compliment.

Specializing in jewelry making, and leathercraft this union is most highly blessed by Jah!

There are so many things I love about Rastafari; one is family, and that family love, unity and strength.  Azipho’s Creations is most definitely a family affair with their daughter also following in the family footsteps with her business too.

I came to Barbados over 20 years ago so I can say with confidence Azizah and Ras Sipho are foundation when it comes to Rastafari way of life and faith and also business. A couple I admire and continue to look up to over the years... I’m interested and excited to hear of their trod, the ups and the downs throughout the years.

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