Financially Free and Irie

Happy Holidays! In the last episode in the current series of Financially Free and Irie we talk to Ralph 'Bizzy' Williams about his book 'Working to Build a Stronger Nation' available now at the UWI bookshop, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. All proceeds from book sales go to a scholarship fund for students at The University of the West Indies. This interview was taken from a live radio broadcast at Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael (www.skymall.bb) on Voice of Barbados, 92.9fm, www.vob929.com on...

On this week's episode of Financially Free and Irie we talk to Marisa Daniel, Barbadian author whose first publication ‘Zuri Says you are Worthy’ is now available on Amazon and in local bookstores across the island. The book is a series of simple Affirmations for children to help them build empowering values and self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated with colorful positive images. Marisa's unique brand ‘Glow up Queen, you are Worthy' focuses on empowering women and young girls to rise up and gl...

In this week's episode I'm back at the Pelican Craft Village, in the heart of Barbados' capital city Bridgetown. There is one space here at Pelican that I love to visit. I have even recorded a few previous episodes here. Have been MC for many cultural and musical events at this space over the years. It has an energy and a vibe. You will always find someone artistic, musical or generally interesting here...the space is Artforms and today we speak to its director, Rev. Wayne Onkphra...

In this week's episode I talk to Paul Ignatius Springer whose musical career, birthed here in Barbados, has taken him and his guitar to many exciting places across the world. Many thanks again to my listeners and subscribers. It's a journey...thank you for coming with me! Please continue to listen, subscribe and share and look out for more content soon. If you are interested in being a sponsor for Financially Free and Irie the Podcast forward any inquiries to onelovemediaservices@gmail.com Su...

On this week's episode we talk art and culture with one of the islands renowned cultural practitioners, Victor Tula Lewis. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host Natalya Peters A One Love Media Services Production https://www.voices.com/actors/onelove https://www.instagram.com/natalyaonelovemedia

The next time someone looks into your eyes...they may see way more than what you can imagine! One of the first radio programs that had really piqued my interest as a young presenter on Barbados’ no 1 radio station over 20 years ago was Chantel Selman’s program sponsored by her company The Light Body Wholistic Clinic located here at Pelican Village, in our capital city Bridgetown. It was the first time I had heard of Iridology. Iridology is a holistic practice in which a person, called an irid...

Hear the third and final part of this interview with Ireka Jelani from Barbados' Roots and Grasses and Ngozi Farms and Cultural Sanctuary in the heart of the parish of St. Andrew. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host Natalya Peters A One Love Media Services Production https://www.voices.com/actors/onelove https://www.instagram.com/natalyaonelovemedia

We continue this journey of life...business, grief, faith and triumph over adversity with Ireka Jelani from Roots and Grasses and Ngozi Farms. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host Natalya Peters A One Love Media Services Production https://www.voices.com/actors/onelove https://www.instagram.com/natalyaonelovemedia

I took a drive out in the beautiful Barbados countryside this morning to meet this week’s guest Ireka Jelani. I’m not the best with directions to be honest, but Ireka made it easy to find Ngozi Farms. I took a nice cool breezy drive to the Easterly parish of St. Andrew also known for its breathtaking Scotland District. Here in the heart of St. Andrew at Ireka’s homestead the environment here today speaks a lot to who Ireka is and what she does. Founder of Roots and Grasses, and Ngozi Farms, f...

This week’s episode is particularly Irie as we speak to creative King and Queen duo who are well known artisans and business owners on the island Azizah and Ras Sipho Onifa. Members of Barbados’ Rastafarian Community and Co-Founders of Azipho Creations today we catch up in the heart of Barbados’ capital city Bridgetown at Azipho’s Creations newest store in James Street. This small treasure chest nestled in one of the islands oldest historic sights, Nidhe Synagogue and Museum, and on the recen...

I had a Facebook post a few weeks back…you know one of those memories. It was a picture from 10 years ago, broadcasting live on Voice of Barbados 92.9fm with this week’s guest, Sonia Small Als. If you have ever sort of a car loan in Barbados, a credit card, debt consolidation and or more...you have probably spoken to or at least heard of Sonia. Who likes to talk openly about their personal finances? Or about our individual budget, spending habits and patterns. I recently did a small course wi...

If you have ever seen Strictly Come Dancing or Celebrity Come Dancing reality TV shows you will know of Britain's Len Goodman, the judge. I was recently saddened to hear of the passing of my old Dance teacher and mentor from Goodmans School of Dance back in the 80’s, Dartford's beloved, Len. Mum was excited to put me into ballet and tap classes from the age of 3 but I grew up in the age of ‘Stage Schools’, ‘Fame’ the tv series and later stage show, and Disco then a popular genre of musi...

In this week's episode we talk to Donna Tull Cox. Recently back from Jamaica working on a Theatre mentorship program and still recovering from a very significant birthday celebration, we hear from Donna about Drama, Theatre and a lot more! Many people ask about to my training and background in broadcasting but it actually all started in Theatre for me really. From 12 years old and from its inception I was a member of The Orchard Youth Theatre in my home town, Dartford, Kent. This expose...

Meet Barbados' youngest CEO, fourteen-year-old Dakarai Ellis of Valid Drip Brand! What happens when a young mind turns to business? Listen to this week's episode to find out... When I was thirteen, I was mainly into boys, which ones I fancied at school... music (the Sony Walkman was ‘it’ back in those days). I was also a dancer, so everything was dance related; rehearsals and competitions to be honest. The only area that I knew I had to concentrate on and don’t mess up was schoolwork an...

In this week's episode of Financially Free and Irie we take some time out under a shady neem tree, in our capital City, Bridgetown, to speak with Itasha from Connections Therapy Spa. An Itec certified massage therapist for over 20 years, Itasha talks of memories of Grandma's medicinal 'rub downs,' to her own new range of natural healing oils. We can never underestimate the importance of taking time out for 'self', listening to our bodies and the benefits of Itasha's therapies and oils. Itasha...

This week’s episode of Financially Free and Irie is called Knock Out Punch!! But we are not talking boxing… Who hasn’t heard of Garry’s Rum Punch? Not many to be honest, a well known business and brand, today we speak to its number 1 ambassador and founder, Garry, at Garry’s Rum Punch Pon the Corner, main road, Black Rock St. Michael. Established over 20 years ago from the heart of St. Michael, Garry speaks candidly about his ups and downs in business. How his business survived the pandemic ...

This week on Financially Free and Irie I’m joined by Imari from Waist Beads Barbados. “Personalised Waist Beads to Adorn your Sacred Space made with Love.” Get ready to enter our sacred space with Financially Free where we talk about business, sisterhood, and the significance of waist beads in African culture and its diaspora. Why do we adorn ourselves? what role does it play in the empowerment of the wearer? If you haven't already, I can highly recommend Getting Waisted w...

In the second part of this program we hear more from Tito Clarke at King Blessed Creations. How did he get through at the Holetown Festival 2023? How does he market his work? Is there money to be made in art? And how you too can own your unique Tito Clarke, King Blessed Creations piece. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host Natalya Peters A One Love Media Services Production https:...

This week on Financially Free and Irie I’m joined by Tito Clarke from King Blessed Wood Carvings, St. Stephens Hill, Barbados! A faithful member of the Rastafari Community Tito, with the support of his partner Jan and Rasta family has found his calling in creating beautiful and unique Mahagony wood carvings. Mahagony trees in Barbados are protected by law under The Tree Preservation Act as we know the trees importance to our environment and biodiversity. The trees play many important roles on...

In this week’s episode we hear the ‘Reel Story’ from Teddy Calderon, Director of Audio Labb Studios with his extensive career covering music, video and film production on the island of Barbados and further afield. Teddy shares his insightful journey navigating through a cultural industry that is still developing in this region. Join me your host Natalya Peters every week for Financially Free and Irie - a One Love Media Services Production Support the show Show your continued support by sub...