We Talkin' Podcast

For our first episode of Season 2, we sat down with educator Dr. Rhoda Arrindell to have a conversation about celebrating Emancipation Day (July 1st) and how the lessons from our ancestors can lead us to be fully emancipated. 

For the final episode of season 1, Kamilah and Nian sat down with MPs Duncan and Romou to discuss the workings of the decolonization committee and how we can improve our education system. 

Episode 8 of the We Talkin' Podcast, Nian Fleming and Kamilah Gumbs sat down with Member of the Parliament of Sint Maarten, Claudius Buncamper, of the United St. Maarten Party to discuss the vision of the party, tax reform, economic diversification and gain some clarity on the decolonization process. 

You can learn more about MP Claudius Buncamper and how to contact him by visiting the Parliament of Sint Maarten website: http://www.sxmparliament.org/members-of-parliament/claudius-a-buncamper/

Episode 7 of the We Talkin' Podcast, Kamilah Gumbs and Nian Fleming sat down with Member of Parliament, Sarah Wescot- Williams about her journey as a politician, history of the Democratic Party, importance of knowing how government works, the current situation with the Decolonization petition and her organization, U 2 Can Move. 

To know more about MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams and how you can contact her, check out her profile on the Sint Maarten Parliament website: http://www.sxmparliament.org/members-of-parliament/sarah-a-wescot-williamste/

Episode 6 of the We Talkin' Podcast, Kamilah Gumbs and Nian Flemming sat down with Members of the Sint Maarten Parliament, and members of Party for Progress, MP Melissa Gumbs and MP Raeyhon Peterson and spoke about being young legislators, highlighting current events and giving solid advice for the future generation. 

To learn more about our guest, follow them on their social media: 
MP Melissa Gumbs: 
Facebook: Melissa Gumbs 
Instagram: @melchan.sx 
Twitter: @DHMelChan 

MP Raeyhon Peterson: 
Facebook: Raeyhon Peterson
Instagram: raerap 

Party for Progress 
Facebook:  Party for Progress 
Instagram: @pfp.sx 
Website: https://pfp.s

Episode 5 of the We Talkin' Podcast sits down with Ms. Jorien Wuite, candidate on the D66 party for the second chamber in The Netherlands. The conversation highlights her platform, how she would be a good Dutch Caribbean representative in the second chamber and how Dutch Caribbean students living in The Netherlands can vote from March 15th-17th. 

More about Jorien Wuite: 
Jorien considers herself as a Kingdom Child as she was born in the Netherlands but was raised in the Caribbean, specifically in Sint Maarten. She is currently an advisor for various government institutions in the Netherlands and Sint Maarten. She is notably known as the former Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Affairs in 2018 and the Minister of Plenipotentiary for the island of Sint Maarten. She is currently running with the D66 party in the Netherlands for the second chamber. 

Follow Jorien on social media: 
Facebook: Jorien Wuite 
Instagram: @jorien_wuite
Twitter: @wuite_jorien
LinkIn: Jorien Wuite. 
Website: www.jorienwuite.com 

In episode 4 of the We Talkin' Podcast my guests Zach, Shamar, and I and sit down and talk about NBA hoops and why we love Shocker Basketball.  

Disclaimer: None of us are professional analysts, just fans that love the game. 

Make sure to follow Zach:
Instagram: @zachjames_20
Twitter: @zjames2000

Make sure to follow Shamar:
Instagram: @96seg96
Twitter: @96seg96

Episode 3 of the We Talkin' Podcast focuses on the importance of mutual aid and community development. 

More about our guest: 
Tajahnae is a community organizer and recent grad of Wichita State University. She leads the ICT community fridges here in Wichita where she aims to provide free, nutritious food to every member of the community. Tajahnae is the current African American Outreach Coordinator for Storytime Village inc., a nonprofit that aims to inspire a lifelong love of reading for underserved Kansas children from birth to age 8. Tajahnae has a passion and found joy in providing direct service and education to the people in her community. When she isn’t organizing, you can find her cooking new recipes and sharing them with her family and friends.

Make sure to follow Tajahanae:
Instagram: @tajahnaes 
Twitter: @tajahnaes 

ICT Community Fridge:
Instagram: @ictcommunityfridge 
Facebook: ICT Community Fridge Project 

Episode 2 of the We Talkin' Podcast focuses on the recent sightings of sharks in the Caribbean waters and how we must react when we spot one. 

More about our guest: 
Melanie Meijer zu Schloctern is a marine biologist and the current director of the St. Nature Foundation.  The St. Maarten Nature Foundation focuses on conserving and protecting the various eco-systems of the island through research and restoration programs. 

Make sure to follow St. Maarten Nature Foundation:
Facebook: Nature Foundation St. Maarten 
Instagram: @naturefoundationsxm

Episode 1 of the We Talkin' Podcast focuses on the issues Caribbean islands face when it comes to balancing Covid-19 and the tourism industry with our guest Dennis Mc Call Jr. 

More about our guest: 
Dennis Mc Call Jr. is a Ph.D. student hailing from the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. With his education in tourism management and aviation, Dennis provided key insights on how the region can handle the pandemic while still participating in tourism activity. 

Make sure to follow Dennis on his social media: 
Twitter: @answerthecallJ 
Instagram: @jae31