Erin Greene is a Bahamian human rights activist. She is considered a leading advocate for LGBT rights in the Bahamas, having been described as "arguably the country’s most outspoken LGBT activist. Greene is a longtime advocate for human rights, including for women, immigrants, and the incarcerated, but particularly for LGBT Bahamians. She began her work as an activist in earnest in the late 1990s and early 2000s, helping organize the first Pride event in the country in 2001 In 2000, she joined the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA), becoming its Bahamas representative in 2002 and eventually becoming regional chairperson. When the Rainbow Alliance of the Bahamas coalesced in 2003, Greene became the organization's spokesperson, eventually serving as the group's president before it shut down in 2008.

Meet Alexus D’Marco, a human rights defender and a self-identified transwoman living in the Bahamas. She has a love for helping others through her advocacy work in the Caribbean region for marginalized groups like the LGBTI community.

In this episode, Alexus shares her gender identity journey that started as a child and how she navigated it to find her true self. She talks about the discrimination challenges that trans people in the Caribbean region are still facing today.

Listen in to learn why trans and intersex people need to be recognized and afforded their basic human rights.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexus-d-marco-809303102/

Do Not Be Afraid of Standing Out as An Individual!

Meet Tanicia Pratt, a poet, a writer, a performance artist, and a lover of learning. She is the face of courage; she embodies a woman who isn’t afraid to walk alone if it feels right.

In this episode, Tanicia shares her journey of how she transitioned from a Jehovah’s Witness believer to a Muslim. She explains the peace she found in Islam and everything in it that isn’t what is said to the world. Tanicia also describes how judgment on her choices led to isolation and how she became firm to stand on her own.

Listen in to learn the power of focusing on yourself and walking in what you believe is the right thing.

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Website: https://www.taniciapratt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nefernici/

Meet Jodi Hardy, a mother, a wife, and the surrogate mother to our two beautiful kids. Jodi is a woman who knows how to give with love, and in a way she cannot be repaid.

In this episode, Jodi shares her very interesting story as an adopted child who was purposely born to be given to her parents. Inspired by her own story, Jodi became aware that she wanted to help others become parents through surrogacy.

Listen to the episode and hear Jodi explain her experience carrying and giving birth to our son and daughter.

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Create Fertility: https://www.createivf.com/

Men Having Babies:  https://www.menhavingbabies.org/

Canadian Fertility Consultants:  https://fertilityconsultants.ca/

The Career History of Jamie Donnelly

Meet Jamie Donnelly, an accomplished actress that I worked with, in my Cargo feature film. She has always had a passion for performing since the age of 10.

In this episode, Jamie talks about her acting career that spans decades from Hollywood to working with creative independent filmmakers. She shares how she became an acting coach at some point in her career due to her supportive nature and ability to bring out the best in performers.

Listen in to learn the importance of valuing relationships with the people you relate with at the workplace.

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Relevant Links : Cargo Trailer- https://cutt.ly/4kN51Sf

Meet Dr. Tracy, she has a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology and teaches the same at a local University. She has a TikTok account where she talks about all things Coronavirus.

In this part 2 episode with Dr. Tracy, she addresses the PCR testing controversy and the meaning of the efficacy of a vaccine. She also elaborates on the new Coronavirus strains in the UK and South Africa.

Listen in to learn about the process of the COVID-19 vaccine development and why you shouldn’t be afraid of it.

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Check Out Her TikTok: @scitimewithtracy

Meet Dr. Tracy, she has a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology and teaches the same at a local University. She has a TikTok account where she talks about all things Coronavirus.

In this episode which is part 1 with Dr. Tracy, she talks about the origin of Coronavirus, how it’s transmitted, and why lockdowns happen? She explains in detail why the theory that Coronavirus was artificially made in a lab is simply not true.

Listen in to learn how the immune system works and why you cannot simply boost your immune system.

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Check Out Her TikTok: @scitimewithtracy

Meet Christian Patrick, he describes himself as an actor, producer, sailor, and travel addict. Christian has lived a life of experiences and has never been afraid to push his boundaries especially with his sexual life.

In this episode, Christian opens up about his background as a pansexual which he wasn’t afraid to experiment with. He narrates how he found a community that he could open up and relate with, plus finding the BDS&M life.

Listen in to learn a few lessons from Christian on how to live your life the way you want without fear or guilt.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteravery/

Meet Billy Roberts, a man who mirrors a movie I’d made about a white Bahamian fisherman who smuggled people to the US to pay off debts. However, Billy smuggled Haitian people to the US to make extra income but ended up caught and placed in prison. Quite an interesting story, isn’t it?

In this episode, you get a front-row seat to Billy’s story from wanting the better only to get the worst. He shares his experience in the US prison system and the differences between US law and Bahamian law.

Don’t miss this episode to learn a few life lessons as displayed by Billy’s story!

Stay tuned for the aftershow with Kareem and Julia immediately following the episode.

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We remain at an impasse when we talk at people rather than talk to people. Where we judge harshly before we take the time to bear witness.

Looking Deep is a weekly podcast of 20 minute intensely personal interviews hosted by Film Director Kareem Mortimer with a wide array of individuals who have made bold choices and lead interesting lives.

A ten-minute aftershow is hosted by Kareem Mortimer and Julia Chatwin where they dissect the most riveting points from the main podcast.

Looking Deep finding deeper truth about ourselves by seeing the humanity in others.