KIC Back Podcast
The KIC Back Podcast is a culture-driven platform built to highlight real stories, real people, and real conversations shaping the Caribbean and Indo-Caribbean community.
Hosted by the team behind KIC Tassa, the podcast goes beyond music; diving into identity, business, culture, and the experiences that define our generation.
Each episode features entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders who share how they built their path, the challenges they faced, and what it actually takes to succeed.
The mission is simple:
Build a platform that educates, elevates, and puts the community on a stage it hasn’t had before.
Episodes
14 episodes
Why Caribbean Families Avoid Mental Health | Rebecca Singh, LMHC | KIC Back Episode 14
The Mental Health Conversation Caribbean Families Have Avoidided | Rebecca Singh, LMHC | KIC Back Podcast Episode 14In many Caribbean families, mental health is only discussed when someone reaches a breaking point.But thera...
KIC Back Podcast Episode 13 | DJ Tr3v: DJing Paid for College, Hacking Built His Career |
In Episode 13 of The KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with DJ Trev, one of the founding members of Excellent Soundcrew and a DJ whose journey extends far beyond the music.Trev takes us back to the beginning, before the weddings, packed danc...
EPISODE 12 | DILLON MACC: WHY HE REFUSES TO BE BOXED IN | CONTENT, FREEDOM & LIFE BEYOND THE 9–5
In Episode 12 of The KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with Dillon Macc, one of the Caribbean community’s most recognizable and original content creators.Dillon opens up about how creating videos during the pandemic grew from a genuine creat...
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KIC Back Podcast Episode 11 | Growing Up West Indian in New York | Food, Family, and Culture
What was it really like growing up West Indian in New York City?In Episode 11 of the KIC Back Podcast, Richie, Tamesh, Bryan, and Brandon look back on the experiences that shaped them, from bringing bara and homemade Caribbean food to sc...
KIC Back Podcast Episode 10 | Acharya Arun Gossai | From Finance to Faith, Legacy, and Answering the Call
In Episode 10 of the KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with Acharya Arun Gossai, spiritual leader of Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, for one of our most powerful and reflective conversations yet.Arun shares his journey from working in finance to steppi...
KIC Back Podcast Episode 9 | Nitesh Prasad | 20 Years Old, 2 Businesses & a Relentless Work Ethic
In Episode 9 of the KIC Back Podcast, we sit down with Nitesh Prasad, founder of Pradaan Decors and Pradaan Musical Imports.At only 20 years old, Nitesh is already building two businesses, but his story did not start with everyt...
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KIC Back Podcast Episode 8 | Ryan Debidin | From Uber Driver to Real Estate Agent of the Year
Welcome back to the KIC Back Podcast.This week, we're joined by Ryan Debidin, a New York real estate professional whose journey proves that success rarely follows a straight line.From driving Uber and stepping away from the tradit...
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KIC Back Podcast Episode 7 | Toxic Things Our Community Normalizes
The KIC Back crew returns for one of their most honest and relatable conversations yet.In this episode, Richie, Tamesh, Bryan, and Brandon discuss some of the toxic habits, mindsets, and cultural norms that many Indo Caribbean and Carib...
KIC Back Episode 6 | How Kalissa Persaud Went Viral and Landed A Super Bowl Commercial
Actress and social media personality, Kalissa Persaud joins the KIC Back Podcast for one of our most entertaining and honest conversations yet.From filming content in her Queens apartment during lockdown to appearing in national campaig...
KIC Back Episode 5 | Josh Dat of Datz Deli | The Story of the Mac Patty, Resilience, and Growing Up Guyanese
KIC Back Episode 5, we sit down with Josh from Datz Deli, the creator behind the now iconic Mac Patty, a concept that started with an idea and turned into something the entire community talks about. What began inside a local deli became a brand...
KIC Back Episode 3 | Mark Persaud | Law, Trust, and Showing Up When It Matters
KIC Back Episode 3, we sit down with Mark Persaud, a Guyanese American personal injury attorney who’s built his career on stepping into people’s lives when everything goes wrong.From working his way through law school to now representin...
KIC Back Episode 4 | Alica’s Pepperpot | From Queens to National Geographic Through Guyanese Food
KIC Back Episode 4, we sit down with Alica, the creator behind Alica’s Pepperpot, a platform that’s helped bring Indo Caribbean and West Indian food stories to people all over the world.From growing up in Queens to building a brand root...
KIC Back Podcast Episode 1- The Beginning
KIC Back Episode 1In our first episode, we sit down and talk about the journey behind KIC Tassa, from early struggles to becoming a recognized name in the space.We dive into culture, discipline, and what it really takes to build...
KIC Back Episode 2 | Bharati Sukul Kemraj | Culture, Legacy, and the State of Our Community
In this episode sit down with Bharati Sukul Kemraj, someone we’ve known for years through the Vishnu Mandir, a place that has played a major role in shaping our community and our own lives.Bharati’s story is rooted in culture, family, a...