A cripple who goes to Carnival owns whatever happens to him.” A Haitian proverb about knowingly taking a risk and being prepared to accept the consequences of your choices.

Kokobe ki ale nan kanaval, sa l pran se pa l. Lè ou chwazi antre nan yon sitiyasyon malgre ou konnen risk yo, fòk ou pare pou konsekans ki ka vini avè’l.

“The garden can’t be stingy with its owner.” In this episode, we explore a Haitian proverb about reaping the rewards of what you’ve nurtured, invested in, and worked for.

Sa’w pran swen, sa’w wouze, epi sa’w travay pou li, gen Lou’l pote fwi pou ou.

Jan Chèche, Jan Twouve — Sa w’ap chèche a, se li w’ap jwenn. Nan epizòd sa, nou dekòde pwovèb sa, epi nou dekouvri kijan li parèt nan lavi nou chak jou.

Jan Chèche, Jan Twouve— What you go looking for is what you’ll find. In this episode, we unpack this Haitian proverb and explore how it shows up in everyday life.

Pawòl Lakay with YOUPI is a bilingual Haitian Creole and English podcast that brings Haitian proverbs to life through storytelling, culture, and meaningful conversations for all ages.

Each episode breaks down a traditional proverb with kid-friendly explanations, real-life examples, reflection questions, and deeper life lessons that connect generations together.

From wisdom about respect, kindness, patience, honesty, family, and resilience, Pawòl Lakay helps preserve Haitian culture while teaching valuable lessons in a fun and relatable way.

Because small words can carry big lessons