Sunside Kingdom Show

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What does it really take to start a business, change your environment, and build a different life?

In this special Season 4 episode of the Sun Side Kingdom Show, we sit down at the Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) with three aspiring and established entrepreneurs to talk about the realities of doing business on Sint Maarten.

From turning a side hustle into a full-time business, to learning how to market yourself, find mentors, manage cash flow, and deal with failure, this conversation gets real about what it actually takes to become an entrepreneur.

But the conversation goes much deeper. One of our guests opens up about spending 11 years in prison, the people and experiences that changed his mindset, rehabilitation through music and education, and the journey of rebuilding his life after incarceration.

We also talk about growing up on Sint Maarten, Caribbean roots, culture shock, mentorship, losing loved ones, choosing the people around you, and the importance of not being afraid to change direction.

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In this powerful conversation, Mingli Chung, a mindful leader, trauma-informed coach, and founder of Ki Connect Solutions, opens up about her journey from corporate success to deep healing work.

She shares how understanding trauma and energy changed her life, her business, and even her health after surviving breast cancer.

Join host Jam Sandiford as they dive into how purpose, presence, and emotional intelligence can truly transform the way we lead and live.

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In this inspiring episode of The Sunset Kingdom Show, we sit down with the CEO of the Aruba Conservation Foundation, Tyson Lopez from Aruba. 🌿

From growing up on Aruba to representing the island at the United Nations, he has dedicated his life to protecting nature, empowering youth, and building a sustainable future.

Discover how purpose-driven leadership is transforming conservation on the island — and why protecting nature is about protecting our own future. If you care about environmental sustainability, leadership, or Caribbean role models, this is a must-watch.

Welcome to SunSide Kingdom!

The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean role models making an impact in their community and/ or the world.

🎙️ Hosted by John Sandiford

🙋🏻‍♂️ Guest: Tyson Lopez

📍 Shot in Aruba | Kwidama Residence

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Dive into the journey of Elona, a powerful singer-songwriter from Sint Maarten/ Saint Martin, whose sound blends the soul of R&B with the energy of Afrobeats. In this episode of The Sunny Side Kingdom Show, Elona opens up to host John Sandiford, about her path as an independent artist, her debut EP The Vulnerable Hour, performing in London, building her own studio, and how vulnerability shapes her music.

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In this inspiring episode of the Sunny Side Kingdom Show, we sit down with Queenie, a dynamic leader from Aruba who has reinvented herself time and time again. From leading one of the island’s biggest Carnival groups, to co-founding the Women Empowering Women Foundation, to raising her kids while running businesses — Queenie embodies resilience, purpose, and joy.

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In this episode of The Sunset Kingdom Show, we sit down with Bianca Dijkhoffz, aka BB Bad, a powerhouse Caribbean creative who went from dancing on Jimmy Fallon and touring with Chris Brown to spinning stadiums as the official DJ for Karol G.

From her roots in Sint Maarten to owning stages across the globe, Bianca shares her story of resilience, transformation, and raw creative energy — including her struggles with ADHD, navigating male-dominated industries, and what it takes to succeed as a multifaceted artist.

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Lucienne Lacle is building more than products—she’s building a movement. As a FinTech leader, university lecturer, and founder of WIP Aruba, she’s reshaping how Aruba thinks about technology, education, and purpose. In this powerful conversation with host John Sandiford, Lucienne opens up about her personal journey, the mentors who shaped her, and why the Caribbean needs bold, tech-driven solutions now more than ever.

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Host John Sandiford travels to Aruba to meet Sarah-Quita Offringa, who's dominated the ocean with 25 world titles, but she isn’t finished. In this episode of the SunSide Kingdom Show, the Aruban icon opens up about facing her fears in monster waves, why retiring at your “peak” is overrated, life beyond the podium, what scares her most, her love affair with windsurfing, and staying Caribbean strong. "If I’m not competing, I fear falling into an abyss of nothingness." — Sarah-Quita Offringa

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Host John Sandiford travels to Curaçao to meet with Justin Niessen, a culinary chef and entrepreneur behind Mondi, a Caribbean fine dining concept with two restaurants in the Netherlands and one in Curaçao. Born and raised in Curaçao, Justin is on a mission to put Caribbean cuisine on the map, inviting others to taste the richness of the culture, while giving his own community something to take pride in.

With a deep passion for food, culture, and storytelling, Justin fuses tradition with innovation to create memorable dining experiences. In this conversation, he reflects on his journey as a chef, father, and business owner, touching on the mentors, challenges, and purpose that shaped his path to success.

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In this episode, John Sandiford is joined by Jody Morgan, an entrepreneur, designer, and podcast co-host of @bitethebulletpod.

Born in Saba and connected to Suriname and St. Lucia, Jody moved to the Netherlands at 17 to pursue her passion for business, creativity, and making an impact.

As the founder of Peaque Consultancy, Jody blends her love for design, community, and storytelling through the podcast. In this conversation, she reflects on her journey of resilience, cultural pride, and entrepreneurship, exploring how her heritage, ambition, and courage have shaped her mission.

Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean role models making an impact in the world.

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