
Taboo: The Stories of Caribbean Women
A podcast about Caribbean women owning, embracing, and speaking their truth in the hopes that it may help other Caribbean women.
Episodes
53 episodes
Shannon Parris
In this episode, Shannon Paris shares her story of marrying early in life, moving to Italy with her husband, navigating the challenges of marriage and divorce, and rediscovering herself and what she truly wants out of life post-divorce.
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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57:05

Shenelle Nangoo
In this episode Shenelle Nangoo shares her experience with limb loss, specifically losing her leg, and how she navigates life today.
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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57:10

Stachen Lett-Frederick
In this episode Stachen Lett-Frederick shares her journey of balancing her career, marriage, and motherhood while managing life with fibromyalgia.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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43:19

Stephanie James
In this episode Stephanie James discusses her documentary, which features over 100 Caribbean women, her spiritual journey, and how she combined traditional and conventional medicine throughout her cancer experience.
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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47:29

Kered Clement
In this episode Kered Clement, a first generation Grenadian, shares her experience of moving from the United Kingdom to Grenada, and her deep passion for Grenadian culture and its preservation.
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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57:23

Jamila Bannister
In this episode Jamila Bannister shares her breast cancer journey, including her experience with a double mastectomy, as well as her ongoing reconstruction process.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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55:42

Melanie Grant
In this episode Melanie Grant shares insights into her nomadic lifestyle across the Caribbean and reflects on her spiritual journey.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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48:12

Tenille Clarke
In this episode Tenille Clarke discusses her journey in public relations and reflects on the lasting influence of her late father on her business, Chambers Media Solutions.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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53:05

Myles Marbella
In this episode Myles Marbella shares her story of migrating from the Philippines to Trinidad and Tobago as well as her path to becoming a sushi chef and business owner.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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42:03

Debbie Ali
In this episode Debbie Ali shares her story of being kidnapped, her struggle for survival, and the aftermath of her experience.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:18:20

Gina Noel-Romilly
In this week’s episode Gina Noel-Romilly talks about her difficult pregnancies and the aftermath, learning to prioritise her needs, and her ongoing spiritual journey.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:11:49

Abigail Gittens
In this episode Abigail Gittens talks about her current experience living as an English teacher in Cambodia, as well as being a Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer survivor.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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41:45

Aisha Manrique
In this episode Aisha Manrique shares her experience losing her mom to cancer and reflects on the profound love they shared.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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48:33

Patricia Nalls
In this episode Patricia Nalls opens up about her experience living with HIV/AIDS.
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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49:23

Sonya Wright
In this episode Sonya Wright opens up about her process of accepting and embracing life with Alopecia.
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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37:01

Melanie Nunez
In this episode Melanie Nunez talks about her path to becoming a single mother by choice as well as her experience as a breast cancer thriver.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:12:13

Safia Hosein
In this episode Safia Hosein shares a bit about her journey to becoming a helicopter captain, along with her passion for mountaineering and travel.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:05

Shervana Francis
In this episode Shervana Francis shares a bit of her life story, including her experience in an abusive relationship, getting divorced, and how these experiences shaped her life into what it is today.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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57:16

Nikki Crosby
In this episode Nikki Crosby shares her journey as a comedian, living with endometriosis, and life after 50.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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57:43

Jonella Graham
In this episode Jonella Graham shares her story of sexual abuse as both a child and an adult.
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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52:10

Aruna Maharaj
In this week's episode Aruna Maharaj shares a bit of her current journey from beautician to spiritual activist.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:00:30

Genisa Sellier
In this episode Genisa Sellier shares a bit of her life story, including getting divorced twice, finding her now husband, and her love for God.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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55:49

Deana-Rae Clayton
In this episode Deana-Rae Clayton talks about what her life now looks like, after being involved in a serious car accident.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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58:36
