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Hello Everyone! Closing out our celebration of Reggae Month, on this week’s episode we are talking di tings with seven time Grammy nominated and Grammy Award Winning drummer, singer, and Paul Douglas. Although Paul is a pioneer and veteran in Reggae music, his discography includes more than 250 albums and spans genres including Reggae, Pop, Jazz. In this episode, Paul reveals how discipline has been the key to his exceptional career of over 50 years and the importance of maintaining self-discipline. Get ready for never before heard personal stories of his friendship and working relationship with Toots Hibbert, Bob Marley, Lloyd Knibbs, Tommy McCook, and more. Paul talks about playing with Bob Marley, Byron-Lee and the Dragoineers, and lighthearted stories about touring with Toots & the Maytals when they opened for the Eagles (known for their hit "Hotel California", and so much more! So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let's talk di tings!
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Hello Everyone! Continuing with our celebration of Reggae Month, on this week’s episode we are talking di tings with drummer, producer, and one half of the 12 time Grammy nominated and Grammy Award Winning prolific production duo Sly and Robbie, Sly Dunbar, O.D. Get ready for never before heard stories behind some of your favourite Reggae, Dancehall, and Reggae-inspired songs. As a multi-Grammy Award winning and nominated drummer and producer, Sly also reveals how he feels about first time nominee Kabaka Pyramid's Grammy 2023 Best Reggae Album Win and so much more! So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let's talk di tings! 
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Sly Dunbar is a Jamaican drummer and record producer, best known as one half of the musical duo Sly & Robbie. Sly began playing drums at a young age and quickly developed a reputation as a skilled musician. In the early 1980s, Dunbar teamed up with bassist Robbie Shakespeare to form the highly influential production duo Sly & Robbie. Together, they became one of the most in-demand rhythm sections in the music industry, working with a diverse range of artists from different genres including Grace Jones, Peter Tosh, No Doubt, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Dennis Brown, and Bob Dylan, to name a few. In addition to his work with Sly & Robbie, Sly has also produced and played on numerous solo and collaborative projects, most notably Bob Marley & the Wailers "Punky Reggae Party" . He is known for his innovative drumming style, which blends elements of reggae, funk, and R&B, and has received numerous accolades and awards for his contributions to music. Did you know Sly & Robbie recived the first Grammy for Best Reggae Album as a part of the group Black Uhuru. Additionally, Sly is recognized as one of the most influential drummers in the history of popular music and has recieved Jamaica's highly coveted Order of Distinction and was inducted into the Jamaican Music Hall of Fame in 2002. Today, Sly Dunbar continues to be an active and highly respected figure in the music industry, collaborating with a wide range of artists and producing music that continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

It is Reggae Month, so on this week’s episode we are talking di tings with A.J. Brown, singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and lead vocalist of nine time Grammy Nominated Band, Third World. Although we are celebrating Reggae Month, A.J. Brown is not just a Reggae singer, his vocal range transcends genres with influences of icons Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Andrea Bocelli and Dennis Brown. In this episode, A.J. shares the moment he realized he wanted to be a singer, how a chance meeting with an NFL Player led to Steve Wynn, former CEO Mirage Resorts, hiring him to open the Mirage hotel, making A.J. and his band the first entertainment act at the Mirage Las Vegas, his views on the influence of reggae music, and so much more! So grab your ginger tea, Blue Mountain coffee, or a glass of wine, and #letstalkditings.
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Interested in learning more about A.J. Brown and Third World? Head over to https://www.ajbootsbrown.com, A.J. Brown Instagram https://www.thirdworldband.com Third World Instagram
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Surprise! It's #TalkDiTingsThursday

On this bonus episode, Matthew and I are talking all things Jamaican; what it is like growing up with Jamaican parents, how that has shaped the way we show up in the world in adulthood, the significant impact Jamaican and West Indians continue to have on the world, knowing yourself and your worth, friendships, "the man in the arena", and so much more!
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Happy February! Your free trial (January) is over! You have learned your January lessons (see Episode 1), now it is time to create the life you want!
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On this week's episode we talk di tings with Attorney and CEO of Vision On Board, Alexia Hudson. Alexia and I discuss the importance in learning what makes you happy, why doing what brings you joy, even when no one else understands, is vital, and so much more. No one is coming to save us, so let's focus on what makes us happy this year! As @iyanlavanzant says, "Putting yourself first is not selfish, it is selfFULL.."
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In Episode 2, I spoke highly of my favourite hotel in Italy, the Park Hyatt Milan. As a result, I received several questions and comments about my stay, and am thrilled to have one of the Manager’s at the Park Hyatt Milan, Giulia Furlani on this week's episode to talk di tings with us and hopefully answer some of questions I think will help you plan your next trip to Milan!
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A Milan native and solo traveler, Guilia and I discuss the importance of intention, what makes Milan different from other Itlaian cities, Milan's accessablity to other itlalian citiies and Swizerland, and why the five stary luxury Park Hyatt Milan hotel is not only the best place to stay in Milan for the propoerties luxurious ambiance and ammenties, but most importantly due to the empathy and immecable hospitality of the staff. So grab your cappuccino, tea, or glass of wine, and #LetsTalkDiTings
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This week's episode is a bit longer than usual, but it is sure to make you laugh, experience introspection, and reassess your past or present dating habits. SINGLE LADIES, in 2023 you will NOT allow anyone's son to treat you like chicken back! You are Oxtail with extra gravy!
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This week we "talk di tings" with our first guest, Author of the book “Controlling Your Crazy While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend” and Dating Coach,Toni Douglas. We discuss why she chose to use the term "crazy"; her own "crazy" story, how to navigating dating with intention; the importance of self-awarness, Lori Harvey, and whether she plans to write a book for exploring men controlling their crazy...because a we sey equity and inclusion, ah nuh just us. Lol. You know the schwepps, grab some tea or a glass of wine, and #LetsTalkDiTings.

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How many times have you wanted to travel somewhere but didn't, because no one else wanted to go? We have all been there, but we are no longer letting that stop us from seeing the world! In today's episode, Ash discusses her experiences traveling alone, the top 15 solo travel destinations, and reveals the top 5 places she has traveled alone.


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In our first episode, we unpack the meaning of the start of a new year, tips to have an intentional and prosperous 2023, and how setting intentions provides the focus needed to progress towards what you want to achieve.

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Welcome to Let's Talk Di Tings! Join me as I discuss self-improvement, relationships, travel, music, wellness and more, from the perspective of a Jamaican millennial woman. This podcast is sure to make you laugh, cry, experience introspection, or say, "No sah! this is better than Netflix!". I will also have some amazing guests join me for some seismic shifting conversations. So grab your tea, milo, or a glass of wine and let's talk di tings!