
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
60 episodes
Rosana John-Mitchell
In this episode, Rosana John-Mitchell, attorney, content creator, lecturer, children’s book author, and new mom, shares how she juggles her many roles while finding balance and purpose in both her personal and professional life.
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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46:55

Letina Mata
In this episode, Letina Mata, a mindset coach, reflects on her journey through childhood challenges, heartbreak, motherhood, and career shifts, while sharing the mindset transformations that have fuelled her healing, growth, and daily pursuit o...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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58:59

J'elle Valdez
In this episode, J’elle Valdez, a counselling psychologist, shares insights into her upbringing, her journey into the mental health field, and how her podcast is bringing mental health awareness to the foreground for Caribbean people by working...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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58:08

Nikita John-Walters
In this episode, Nikita John-Walters reflects on living through the La Soufrière volcanic eruption during COVID-19, her unexpected shift from teacher to frontline worker, postponing her wedding, and her journey as an organic pad distributor.
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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33:48

Candice Bailey
In this episode, Candice Bailey shares her journey through profound loss, from losing her father as a child to the death of her fiancé, and how she channelled her grief into writing a book and eventually found love again.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:03:49

Stephanie Ramlogan
In this episode, Stephanie Ramlogan opens up about her transition from the world of fashion to writing and teaching, while navigating relationships and grieving the recent loss of her father.
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:02:37

Rohanne Persaud
In this episode, Rohanne Persaud shares her journey as a content creator and mixologist, and reflects on how being plus size may have affected her experience in both worlds.
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:06:14

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
