Let's Talk Di Tings

This week we are talking di tings, with Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, Curator, and Miss Jamaica Universe 1994, Angelie Spencer. 

In this episode, Angelie reflects on motherhood, her definition of the word "beautiful", and her unexpected journey to becoming Miss Universe Jamaica in 1994, describing the moment as a significant turning point in her life. She shares how the realization of winning the crown brought a profound sense of responsibility, which she refers to as "the weight of the crown." This weight, she explains, is not about external expectations but rather an internal commitment to carry herself with grace and poise. A commitment that continues to shape how she moves through the world: not with a need to impress, but with the confidence to be her full self.

Together, we explore the duality of beauty and confidence and how they can empower and isolate, the discipline of self-belief, the “let them” theory, the importance of never dimming your light, and so much more!

This episode is not only about design or pageantry. It’s about a beautiful woman who learned, over time, that choosing to show up in life as your authentic self, is perhaps the most sovereign act of all. 

So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings! 
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This week, we are talking di tings with one of the most iconic voices in Jamaican music history, Songwriter & international Recording Artiste, Ken Boothe, O.D. 

Known for his international & timeless hits like "Everything I Own”, "The Train is Coming", "Artibella", & “Freedom Street”, Ken Boothe’s music has been a vessel of love, resistance, and pride. His 61-year career is awe-inspiring, spanning generations, genres, & moments that have shaped Jamaican music. 

In this episode, Ken shares stories about his early days in Denham Town to becoming a pivotal figure in Ska, Rocksteady, & Reggae; his musical influences, his historic collaborations, the story behind his first appearance on the UK's hit show at the time, "Top of the Pop's", meeting Elton John and  Paul McCartney, the influence of his sister, the impact of fellow musical pioneers, like Toots Hibbert, Coxsone Dodd, Stranger Cole, Bob Marley, & Duke Reid, & so much more!

Throughout his career, Ken has inspired many & provided the soundtrack to several persons' lives: resulting in him being awarded Jamaica's Order of Distinction, for his significant contribution to Jamaican music. 

This is conversation is filled with Reggae history, anecdotes, wisdom, & of course, a lot of laughter.
 
So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings! 
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This week we are talking di tings with multi-award winning international Soca artiste, Lyrikal. 

Before the world knew him as Lyrikal, the voice behind some of soca’s most affirming anthems, he was Devon Martin, a boy who first felt the power of music at just seven years old, singing in his Grandfather's church in Trinidad. Today, Lyrikal stands as one of the most recognized, respected, and joyful voices in Caribbean music. He has received multiple COTT nominations, a People’s Choice Award, and was recently named Campari Trinidad & Tobago’s official Carnival 2025 ambassador,

Lyrikal offers more than music to make you dance, he offers something deeper: music that heals. Music that reminds people that joy is still possible, even when life is heavy. In this powerful and enlightening conversation, ahead of his "Happy Place" concert on July 13th in Brooklyn, Lyrikal shares his earliest moments of joy and connection through music, the values that shape his lyrics and life, the unseen discipline behind the energy, reflections on fatherhood, faith, and the integral role his mother played in his life, how getting shot by a stray bullet changed his life, the possibility of a future collaboration with international Soca artiste, Muddy, and so much more!

This episode is not just about music or carnival. It’s a reminder that music can heal. That joy can be intentional. And that (as we say in Jamaica), what is fi yuh, cyan be un fi yuh. 

So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let's talk di tings!
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This week, we are talking di tings with fashion designer, entrepreneur, television host, philanthropist, Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2008, co-founder of SPOOL, and winner of Project Runway (Season 9), Anya Ayoung-Chee! 

Born and raised in Trinidad, Anya has almost always been “the first” or “the only” in many of the spaces she’s entered; from the layered complexity of her racial identity to the world of fashion design.

While Anya is most popularly and internationally known as the winner of the popular reality television show Project Runway in 2011. She is truly a multihyphenate. Anya is a mother of two, co-founder of SPOOL (a platform reimagining fashion as an act of independence and creative access), and is currently designing a new capsule collection! 

This episode is about so much more than fashion design. It’s about the importance of being relentless in the pursuit of your dreams, believing that everything happens for your good, the importance of unlearning what no longer serves you, and most importantly remembering who you were before the world told you who you should be. 

So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let's talk di tings! 
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June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this week, we are talking di tings with board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, bestselling author, and proud TrinidadianAmerican, Dr. Judith Joseph.

Dr. Judith was born in Trinidad to a family that reflects the beautiful complexity of the Caribbean; with a mother of South Indian descent, and a father of Afro-Caribbean descent. That cultural richness is not only part of her heritage, it informs her work, her worldview, and the way she speaks to both science and culture.  For example, she created an acronym "C.A.R.I.B." (which stands for Community, Attitude, Rituals, Intention, and Body), a familiar word in the diaspora, to remind the Caribbean diaspora that "mental health is ours, and it has always been."

Dr. Judith’s bestselling book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, shines a light on the often invisible weight carried by those who appear to have it all together. In this episode, she shares some of the signs of high-functioning depression, how it’s often misunderstood, her 5 V's Framework for Mental Health, how sleep is directly connected to life expectancy, and how we can begin the process of reclaiming joy not as a luxury, but as a lifeline.

Together, we explore how unspoken trauma is often normalized in Caribbean households, the importance of intentionally expressing your emotions, how culturally informed conversations about depression must move beyond silence and survival, and so much more!

This episode is an important one. One that will offer you guidance, knowledge, and of course make you laugh. So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings! 
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This week, we are talking di tings with a trailblazer and trendsetter, not just in Grenadian Soca, but Soca in general; International Recording Artiste, Muddy. 

Known for his impeccable cadence, commanding performances, and lyrical depth, Muddy has earned top placements in Grenada’s Soca Monarch competition, including second place in 2024 and 2015, and third in 2018. However, accolades have never been the goal, as he makes clear in this episode. When you listen to his music, you can hear his conviction and unwavering belief that he was born for this. 

Rooted in his Grenadian heritage and deeply influenced by Jamaican culture, Muddy’s sound blends Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, and Hip Hop into a sound that's entirely his own; genre-fluid, but spiritually focused. 

In this episode, Muddy shares his creative rituals, including his rare ability to compose entire songs without writing down a single lyric; an intuitive process reminiscent of legendary artistes like Jay-Z. Muddy also shares his gratitude for his praying mother, the role of reflection and accountability in his growth, his top five dream collaborations, and more.

We also discuss the internationally acclaimed “Payroll,” one of Muddy's most resonant songs to date; not through the lens of virality, but through its poetic structure. 

         “When stars align, greatness outshines all hatred in space and time…”

A lyric that reads like a mantra, reminding us that true greatness does not shout for attention; it arrives through alignment, patience, and clarity.

This episode is not just about music. It’s a reflection on resilience, determination, and the importance of trusting God’s timing, while standing confidently in your greatness.

So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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This week, we are talking di tings with pioneering fashion designer and owner of premier fashion house “Meiling”, Meiling Esau.

Meiling is a Trinidadian designer whose legacy is sewn into the fabric of Caribbean style, identity, and independence. With a career spanning decades, Meiling has not only defined what it means to be a designer of integrity, but also serves as a mentor, and continues to advocate for Caribbean designers to receive the recognition and inclusion they deserve.  

In this episode, we discuss her origins, her creative convictions, what it means to hold fast to your truth in an industry often dictated by trend, her upcoming collection with a young designer, and so much more!

This conversation is a reflective look at the woman behind the iconic fashion house “Meiling”; a masterclass in purpose, precision, and the importance of staying true to yourself, and of course there is plenty of laughter! 


So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! This week, we are talking di tings with Multi-Platinum Record Producer, Omar Walker, more popularly known as Major Seven. 

With familial roots in Mandeville, Jamaica, a town known for producing thinkers, cultural contributors, and nation-builders like one of Jamaica’s National Hero’s Norman Manley; Omar stands in a lineage of visionaries who lead with purpose and precision. He also attended high school in Mandeville, where his ear for music began to take on deeper meaning. However, the true foundation of Omar’s journey began even earlier, in the prayers of his mother. After enduring six miscarriages, she prayed persistently and faithfully and on the seventh year, in the seventh month of the year, Omar arrived.

His producer name, MajorSeven, is more than a nod to musical theory. It’s a tribute. A living meditation on his mother’s endurance, her belief, and the fact that some people are called; not just to succeed, but to uplift. Now, as a Multi-Platinum producer behind hit records like “The Devil is a Lie” by Rick Ross and Jay-Z”, “Sweet Love” by Burna Boy, “Iz It a Crime” by Snoop Dogg, and several others, Omar has become one of the most compelling musical architects of his generation. 

One of the most transformative moments in his journey came when he produced “Holy Mountain” from DJ Khaled’s Father of Asahd album. For Omar, producing that song was a spiritual reminder of who he is and where he comes from. In that moment, he wasn’t just producing music; he was channeling his heritage; reigniting a calling to go deeper, not just into sound, but into self. Since then, Omar has been intentional about bringing his Jamaican culture to the forefront of everything he creates. 

He is an awe-inspiring example of Caribbean excellence, a visionary whose story teaches us that greatness is not rushed, it is earned in the unseen hours. 

This episode is not just about music production, it is a portrait of purpose, a story of how art becomes legacy, how our Caribbean heritage significantly impacts our lives, and so much more! So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings! 
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This week, we are talking di tings with the CEO and Co-founder of Jambalasee Grenada, Ian Charles.

Jambalasee Grenada is a platform dedicated to preserving the traditions, sounds, and stories of Jab Jab culture. More than a celebration of heritage, Ian’s work with Jambalasee Grenada is a bold reclamation of identity; one that invites us to reflect on the deeper meanings of resistance, visibility, and cultural continuity. Through storytelling, community engagement, and historical documentation, Jambalasee Grenada is giving voice to one of the most powerful yet misunderstood cultural expressions in the Caribbean.

In this episode we discuss the importance of discernment and being a good person, the beautiful connection between Jamaica and Grenada, the history of Jab Jab, "The Jab House Project", and so much more! As usual there are several introspective moments and a lot of laughs! So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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This week, we are talking di tings with television host, Xodus Marketing Director, and the CEO and owner of Karnival by Kandi, Kandi King. Kandi has turned her creativity, cultural pride, and goal of wanting women to feel confident in their costumes, into a thriving business rooted in purpose, intention, and her love of Carnival. 

In this episode, we discuss Kandi's innovative 'V-Kut' and 'P-Kut' stockings, that have helped several women feel more comfortable in their carnival costumes; how she manages family life while persuing her passion; her unconventional path to becoming a leader in the Carnival industry, and so much more! 

Kandi is building an incredible legacy; one stocking, one event, one Carvnival, and one bold decision at a time. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a mother, a creative, or simply someone trying to live with more intention, this episode is for you!

So grab your tea, coffee, or a glass of wine, and let’s talk di tings!
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Checkout Kandi's V-Kut or P-Kut stockings at KarnivalbyKandi.com 

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