In this episode, I spoke with Misti Memphis, a retired American teacher and guidance counsellor who runs two Facebook groups aimed at building and uplifting the Negril community. Our conversation spanned a variety of topics, including her civil rights activism in Memphis, how the movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back piqued her interest in visiting Jamaica, the active life of a retiree in Negril and how the pandemic has impacted it, and the philanthropic work of the Facebook groups.

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This episode features a Throp-X 2022 panel discussion with Matthew Wallace and Emma Watson, two young Jamaican entrepreneurs who discuss their entrepreneurial journeys in Jamaica. Matthew is a restaurateur and co-founder of Scotch Boys, a hot sauce company, while Emma is the owner of South Coast Villas, a villa rental company on Jamaica's south coast. They also discuss some of the challenges they faced, the most important lessons they learned, and what they are doing to develop as leaders and business owners in order to expand their businesses. Finally, they offered advice to anyone considering starting a business in Jamaica.

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In this episode, real estate attorney Ms Dawn Gray discusses the importance of working with an attorney when purchasing a home. She explains how a lawyer can help you save time and make the process easier, especially if you live abroad. Ms Gray goes through the process step by step and shares best practices for buying real estate, with a focus on non-Jamaican buyers or those living abroad. Listeners will learn what to do and don't do when purchasing land, as well as how to avoid issues such as squatters' rights and adverse possession. Ms Gray's captivating discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the Registration Act, Deed of Transfer, leasing, and others.

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In this episode, Martin Zsifkovics of AustroJam Farm shares his experiences and insights on starting a farming business with the attendees at Throp-X Investment Conference. Martin, a naturalized Jamaican from Austria, discusses what it takes to run a farming business in Jamaica, the challenges of running a farming business, what you should think about before starting, and what made AustroJam Farm successful. He also shared his experiences adapting to the local culture and answered questions from the audience. 

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In this episode, Noel Phillips of Valerie Levy and Associates discusses why investing in real estate is a good idea, particularly in Jamaica. Unlike volatile investment options such as cryptocurrencies, Forex, and stocks, real estate provides stable returns and potential appreciation that continues to rise with no foreseeable decline. Noel's engaging presentation covers a wide range of topics, from determining the best area to buy property to exploring financing options and distinguishing between natural and forced appreciation. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a beginner looking to enter the market, this episode offers valuable information and insights on making real estate investments work for you.

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I interviewed my Missy Soprano otherwise known as Marcy Ruggerio. She is a very good friend of mine and my family. Missy has been coming to Jamaica for a very long time and has stayed with us at Travellers for almost as long. We had a wide ranging conversation that ranged from her days as the manager of the former Queen of the Dancehall, Lady Saw. All the way to traveling to Jamaica and enjoying Negril with her two young sons. I hope you enjoy this conversation we had.    

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In this first episode of my podcast I had the opportunity to interview my friend Rahel. We spoke about her decision to move to Jamaica during the pandemic, why she did it, how it's going and how you might be able to do so as well.