the chattabox

A friendly cosmic wonder known in the streets as a 100% genuine boujetto, this episode features the model and creative, Siobhan Mitchell (@bonnstergram). Opening on the topic of WTF is going on in the world is only the amuse-bouche of this colorful exploration of human discussion. Manifesting dreams of living in the Avatar world of Pandora to ancestral visits to what tree would we reincarnate as this episode is bursting with mental flava. BONN shares what life has been like as a model, struggling with imposter syndrome, and lack of togetherness in modern society. The popularity of plastic surgery to ease the ego, taking a tour of the world of cannabis, bioluminescent plants, and how we live in the present. So many courses of food for thought, that you will leave pregnant.

Investing in ourselves is never a waste of time or money. This episode of the chattabox features Dena Romney (@denaromney_), an incredible woman carving out space for female entrepreneurs in the rapidly expanding digital e-commerce market. Originally from Honduras, Dena shares her journey of moving to Sint Maarten as a child and furthering her education abroad in the Netherlands. Since our days in Teen Times, Dena has always shown her love for cultivating beautiful experiences; her energy is infectious. As a female entrepreneur, she knows not only when to go all in, but it is time to pivot. Dena shares her journey of launching and growing her online business, Kralisade, finding her first clients, building her team, and life as a boss. 

As a child, I always expected perfection from my parents and I rarely acknowledge their organic growth from children to adults. In this episode, I get to sit down with the man that helped raise me and share his journey growing up in India during the 70s, building his life in the Caribbean, and discovering the important dimensions of life. My father, Nick Parchani (@nckparch) speaks over 11 languages and has always pushed beyond the limitations of his environment; he shares how he overcame cultural ignorance leaving India, transitioned out of a vegetarian lifestyle, and how his childhood cultivated mental toughness. As a businessman, we discuss what it means to be rich and the influence of marketing and escapism in driving the luxury goods market. How do you tap into higher consciousness? Have ancient civilizations done this in the past? What is the big problem with consciousness? How do we cultivate a mind-body connection? When it comes to talking with my dad, the topics are endless, so sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.

a brainfart or stroke of genius. you tell me. this episode of the chattabox is an ode to the present moment mixed with a slight shift in perspective.

A layered conversation with the experimental soul, Fafiella (@fafiella) is in the queue. Contemplating alternative societies, diffusing the ego, modern methods of escapism, living in love, the role of community in healing and growth, dealing with regret, hookup culture, and of course a little bit of meditation. A conversation to stimulate your mind's eye.   

This episode of the chattabox features Sahar Thomson(@saharwanders), a local wanderer exploring this priceless world. Sahar shares what it was like growing up on the island with her unique background, her gap year, and her time abroad for school. We explore her connection to the Bahai faith as well as her time living in Africa and South America. The theme for this episode above all else is connection: whether it be the human connection or our connection to the land, to act globally we have got to start locally.   

This episode of the chattabox features Teen Times Alum and one of the co-founders of SayLessSis, Shanica Romney(@deshantee). It has been a minute since I last caught up with Shanica; in this episode, we reflect on our times in Teen Times as an avenue to exploring deeper subjects like code-switching, struggles with identity, is Sint Maarten really a friendly diverse island, the erasure of minority experiences and more. Shanica shares about her time abroad in the Netherlands, figuring out her passions, returning to the island, and the story behind the launch of SayLessSis. 

Friendships are incredibly underrated; the relationships we cultivate throughout our life add layers of dimension to our experiences. This episode of the chattabox features one of my homies for life, Rachael De Groot. In this episode, Rachael shares life as a Master's student, how she found bouldering, and bike life in the Netherlands. Is plant propagation theft? Will COVID ever end and wtf is monkeypox? How can you plan for your future without setting expectations? Is it possible to be a plant addict? Just some pitstops in this comedy skit. 

If you enjoyed the last episode of the chattabox featuring Carla Vlaun, guess what? There's more! Is the solution to capitalism building a circular economy? Is there another path for modern civilization outside the scope of fascism, communism, and capitalism? How does innovation fuel change? What are the limits of governments? What role does big data play in the formation of identity? Why are stereotypes dangerous and what is the media's role in perpetuating these narratives? Press play to find out. 

This episode of the chattabox features Carla Vlaun, local historian and co-host of the Mélé podcast. Carla's passion for local history has always intrigued me, and in this episode, we do a deep dive into her journey in carving space of Sint Maarten's history and culture and her time abroad. We explore the different narratives developed during historical events, the erasure of experiences, and how this impacts the views we develop of different groups. We nerd out on the topic of identity, the nation vs. the state, sustainability vs. high consumption culture, and examine questions like is equity possible?