By Jay Blessed Media
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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.
As Jay Blessed draws near to a podcast milestone, she prepares her Jay Birds for her upcoming break. Listen as she explores her thoughts on a wide variety of people, topics and lessons.
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What lessons have you learned during lockdown? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
Based in Trinidad, Quincy D Ross is one of the nation's creative masterminds responsible for some local, regional and international advertising campaigns. The co-founder of Caribbean gastronomical platform - EatAhFood, and brains behind ChewDat, brought his artistic genius and whole self to Ep. 48: "Caribbean Content Creation." Jay and Q cover a range of topics including the creative struggle, Morvant uprising, caring for aging parents and choosing to stay in the Caribbean instead of migrating. Trini accent on 100 and laughs galore - get into this super relatable #HEADwithJB episode!
WATCH: Jay appears on Table 34’s “The Great Pelau Wars”
It is always refreshing to hear Caribbean men speak on matters that personally affect them, including family life. QD doesn't hold back in this 66 minute interview, which covers...
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EatAhFood
ChewDat
Pelau Wars
Op-Ed on Morvant Uprising
How has your struggle been as a Caribbean creative? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Can women really have healthy relationships? Jay Blessed invited fellow Caribbean podcaster, K. Nicole Bent of the Oh Hell No podcast, to chop it up on Ep 47: “Girl Chat on Female Friendships.” The ladies discuss different types of female friendships. They also delve deep into toxic friendships, getting their hearts broken by sister friends and the importance of and maintaining healthy friendships. Jay encourages her Jay Birds to establish exit interviews when closing off a friendship to maintain peace and good karma. Listen to this uncensored and raw conversation as these two women prove that having a good sister friend is a powerful experience!
Check out Jay's appearance on K. Nicole’s “Side Talk” podcast, Episode 3: “Healthy Relationships... How Many of Us Have Them” HERE.
Follow K. Nicole and support her OH HELL NO podcast HERE.
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RELATED: Ep. 38: “A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood” with Shanna Lynch
Do you have a sister friend whose presence has empowered you and made your life better? Let us know by tagging their names and using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
Jay Blessed hosted America's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, in a recent conversation. This proud Haitian American doctor breaks down mental health in a light-hearted, comical and relatable way. In case you missed the 2nd SocaMom Summit, check out Ep. 46 "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion," where Dr. Jeff gives us actionable tools to be our best selves despite the chaos happening around us.
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Ep. 46: "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion" (with Dr. Jeff Gardere)
Watch the FULL VIDEO of Jay & Dr. Jeff at the SocaMom Summit HERE!
Emotionally exhausted? How have you been managing your mental health during these chaotic times? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
DISCLAIMER: Audio Quality is not stellar but the content is one of kind AND FUNNY. Jay Blessed invited her daughter Mimi Blessed to celebrate her 16th birthday on the #HEADwithJB podcast. This mother-daughter duo bring laughs as Mimi discusses being an American child who identifies as Caribbean in Ep. 45, “Raising A ‘Caribbean’ American Teen.” Listen to Mimi’s authentic Trini accent and hilarious commentary as we celebrate her Sweet 16!
Ep. 45: "Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen" (with Mimi Blessed)
Jay Blessed shares the joy of her daughter with the Jay Birds, and invites them to celebrate Mimi Blessed on her official 16th birthday. Mimi talks being an American teen who loves her Caribbean culture, food, music and also shares her experience of being the daughter of a Caribbean mother. Listen with your kids and get some laughs!
Are you raising a Caribbean American teen? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Lt. Edwin Raymond is a Haitian American Brooklynite who is making a difference in his community. He rose to national fame as part of the NYPD12, a group of whistleblower cops who sued the NYPD for illegal arrest quotas, which was chronicled in the Sundance award-winning documentary, Crime + Punishment. In Ep. 44 "Be The Change You Want To See," Raymond gives us a look into his life as a Caribbean American man, a black man, a man in law enforcement and a man on a mission. Listen as he kicks it with the JAY BIRDS and officially announces his run for New York City Council, LIVE on #HEADwithJB!!!
Ep. 44: "Be The Change You Want To See" (with Lt. Edwin Raymond)
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Crime + Punishment Documentary
‘I Got Tired of Hunting Black and Hispanic People’
A Black Police Officer's Fight Against the N.Y.P.D.
FBI warned of white supremacists in law enforcement 10 years ago. Has anything changed?
Who are the Caribbean American change makers in your community? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”
This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
DISCLAIMER: SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER. A black maî·tre d in a fine dining restaurant is equivalent to finding a unicorn but this Jamaican “hospitalitarian” has earned this coveted spot. George Thomas takes us on a journey of his life - full of trials and triumphs! His career in hospitality brings us to the intersection of race, culture, identity and manhood. Be prepared to laugh and cry in the episode Jay Blessed calls her “favorite to date!”
Ep. 43: "I Am Not Your Slave" - My Life In Hospitality with George Thomas
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INDP RESTAURANT STABILIZATION FUND
Restaurant COVID-19 Statistics
NYC Restaurant Reopening Info
Are you a hospitality worker affected by COVID-19? Join the conversation using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!
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Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”
This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
The celebration of Caribbean American Heritage month continues with Eva Green Wilson aka SocaMom in Ep 42, “Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling.” This award winning blogger, content creator, Howard Law grad and “Socamom” gives us insight into her very full and creative life. What was meant to be a discussion on the power of blogging and Caribbean-inspired content, quickly evolved into a heart to heart sister-talk between friends discussing single parenthood to marriage, parenting gifted children, homeschooling, the stresses and joys of motherhood, the myth of work life balance and the complexities of being Caribbean American! Get into Episode 42!
The SocaMom Summit takes place June 12- 14th. Register today for this virtual conference via SocaMomSummit.com.
Check out Jay's session "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion During Societal Disruption," featuring Dr. Jeff Gardere on Sunday June 14th at 3:30pmET.
What’s your favorite Caribbean blog? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!
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Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”
This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month and "IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed" kicks off a special series focused on extraordinary individuals of Caribbean heritage, who are making valuable contributions to American society. Up first is Dr. Aletha Maybank, first ever Chief Equity Officer and VP at the American Medical Association. Dr. Maybank talks about her Antiguan background; being a black physician in American; dives deeply into COVID-19's impact on our minds and our children; and breaks down her fight towards dismantling systemic biases and providing health equity. Get into Ep. 41: "A Discussion on Health Equity."
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Join in the conversation by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!
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Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”
This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
Black People Are Exhausted. Cities across the U.S. are presently experiencing civil unrest as angry citizens express their outrage over the latest police killing of George Floyd, another unarmed black man. Senator Kevin Parker (D) kept it 100 in this uncut discussion on systemic racism, the killing of innocent black and brown people, black empowerment and even leaves us with actionable items. Listen as Senator Parker gives us much to think about, including his statement, “George Floyd’s blood is on our hands.” Get into Bonus Episode #3 AND SHARE THIS!
Our discussion on race, mental health and black power included:
Suggested Books by Senator Parker:
Are you an exhausted black person? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.
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Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!
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Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”
This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.
The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.