Send us a text This episode is a real heart-to-heart about 2025. It's about the lessons, the shifts, and the kind of growth you only get from a tough year. If this year felt messy, confusing, emotionally challenging, or just heavy AF, you’re not the only one. I’m sharing my honest take on what this year brought up for me, why it made me rethink everything, and how I’m getting myself ready for a fresh start in 2026. Come sit with me for a few minutes because this one might be a conversat...
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with my childhood friend, mezzo-soprano singer Tania Kross. To the world, she’s the famous opera singer with the powerhouse voice, but to me, she’s the girl I grew up with in Curaçao. We talk about everything: our island childhood, her parents, the pressure of fame, and the moment she finally chose herself again and rediscovered herself. It’s raw, honest, and straight from the heart. If you’ve only seen the spotlight version of Tania, this episode wi...
Send us a text In this episode, we talk about what it really means to create your best life or to live your best life. And no, it's not having the perfect body, a fat bank account, a love life straight out of a Hallmark movie, or a passport full of stamps. All you need is honesty, alignment, and the courage to stop settling. In this raw, unscripted, and from-the-heart episode, I talk about what creating your best life really looks like. Let's discuss. Support the show Work with me: Coac...
Send us a text We’ve all been there... stuck replaying the “what ifs” and “should haves.” In this episode, I’m breaking down how to stop dragging your regrets around and start using them as fuel. I share my current regret and the lessons I hope to get out of this mistake. Get ready for some real talk and a few laughs along the way. Ready for your own reset? Join me on Nov 30th, 2025 for The Self-Love Experience in St. Maarten, a morning of empowerment, connection, and rediscovering your wort...
Send us a text Self-Love will change your damn life. Period. Full stop! In this episode, I'm breaking down what happens when you stop chasing love and you start giving it to yourself. I'm sharing just 6 of the many benefits of loving yourself unconditionally. This episode needs to be shared with your girls, and if you're ready to experience it live, come to my Self-Love: Stop Settling for Less Experience in Sint Maarten on November 30th, 2025 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. To secure your spot (...
Send us a text The elevator doors open and the sign reads: Welcome to the fifth floor. In this episode, Anenda Zaandam and I, two longtime friends, compare notes on turning fifty. We laugh about AC settings and night sweats, and tell our truth about what changes when estrogen lowers the volume on people-pleasing and living for others, and raise the volume on peace. This is a ride through perimenopause, its big sister menopause, healing, and the realization that comes when you stop nurturing e...
Send us a text Two island girls trade DMs for a deep, energizing talk on fear, perfectionism, and choosing to just begin. Charlotte shares how surf, bingo, and a single lens got her creative life in photography moving, and why small wins and taking action matter most. Where to find Charlotte on Instagram: @capturedxcharlotte If you have the time, go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave me a review and a couple of stars so this show can grow and reach more people. And don't forget to sh...
Send us a text In this episode, I share my struggles with hyper‑independence. How lonely it can get, and why asking for help is a form of strength. There is strength in asking to be held, in being "weak" at times. If you have been struggling with your own fears, your hyper independence, then definitely give me a shout out: hello@thetravelingislandgirl.com This episode is dedicated to my mom, Elvia, the strongest woman I know. Support the show Work with me: Coaching, Caribbean retreats, ...
Send us a text What if you practiced your dream life until your body believed it? That’s the heart of our conversation about a “Delulu trip" I recently went on. It was an experiment to embody the person I want to become. To make confidence, ease, and opportunity feel normal instead of rare. And to manifest faster, of course. Curious about what my delulu trip actually looked like? Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Tell me. Would you go on a delulu trip? Support the show Work ...
Send us a text What if everything you believed about sales was holding you back from serving the people who need you most? In this intimate conversation with Sharon a.k.a. The Future Proof Strategist, we dive deep into the psychology behind the fear of starting a business and why so many entrepreneurs, especially women, struggle with sales. Connect with Sharon via her website and follow her on Instagram for tips and tricks. Support the show Work with me: Coaching, Caribbean retreats, C...
Send us a text Paradise Perspectives is back for Season 4. Raw, real, and rooted in the Caribbean. In this episode, I reintroduce myself and share how my own healing journey transformed this podcast from travel tips into a space for fearless conversations. This season, expect powerful stories from Caribbean women who’ve faced heartbreak, fear, and second chances, and professionals bringing tips to help you rise higher. It’s about perspective, courage, and turning the ugly into som...
Send us a text Welcome to Paradise Perspectives. I’m Riselle Celestina, Caribbean woman, truth teller, and your no-BS sister in courage. This isn’t a feel-good, play-nice podcast. Here we talk real life: fear, doubt, starting over, finding your voice, and taking back your power when the world tells you to stay small. Every Thursday I drop honest conversations and straight-up tools to help you rise and create the life you want. Paradise isn’t a place. It’s a mindset. And Laawdamercy, it’...
Send us a text Life has a way of delivering exactly what we need precisely when we need it—though rarely how we expect it. Looking forward to my 50th birthday, I embraced this milestone with excitement and gratitude. That morning, standing on my deck overlooking the Caribbean Sea, I asked the universe for a "big sign" that I was on the right path. Be careful what you wish for. The greatest transformations await on the other side of fear, accessible only through that first courageous step. If...
Send us a text Storytelling expert Stephen Stanberry shares his most valuable tips for creating authentic content that builds trust and drives business results. He reveals how vulnerability and genuine connection give business owners, content creators, and entrepreneurs a competitive edge to stand out in today's digital world. Get in touch with Stephen on Instagram. Support the show Work with me: Coaching, Caribbean retreats, Courses, Events. Click here. Join my email list for weekly inspo, ...
Send us a text Sometimes the most challenging truths are the ones we need to share most. As I stand two weeks away from my 50th birthday with no income, no savings, and no backup plan, I'm pulling back the curtain on a reality many women my age face but few discuss openly. This raw conversation goes beyond financial struggles to examine the mindset work necessary for transformation. The truth is, staying broke isn't an option—not financially and certainly not mentally. Support the show Wo...
Send us a text My guest in this episode is my friend, retreat co-host, breathwork facilitator, and podcast host, Jen Liss. We explore how to break through fear, make aligned decisions, and make decisions that transform your life with Full-Body Yesses. Listen to Jen's podcast, Untethered with Jen Liss. Claim your spot at this year's Island Awakening Luxury Retreat Have questions or suggestions for an episode? Send an email to hello@thetravelingislandgirl.com Support the show Work with me: Co...
Send us a text Let's explore the transformative power of meditation and how it can help us overcome fear and accept change. Our conversation today focuses on the importance of facing fears instead of allowing them to paralyze us. My Island Girl Zen Meditation Bundle is coming out soon. Keep an eye (and ear) open for the details. Join us in Saint Martin for this year's Island Awakening Luxury Retreat for 4 days of transformation, letting go of fear, and a whole lot of fun in paradise. Click ...
Send us a text In this week's episode, we explore what it means to feel stuck, the signs to recognize, and the actionable steps you can take right now to move forward in life. Let's discuss the importance of acknowledging feelings, understanding the reasons behind your feeling of being stuck, and discovering ways to break free. Download the FREE 30-Day Fearless Living Challenge here. Learn about the upcoming 2025 Island Awakening Luxury Retreat here. Support the show Work with me: Coa...
Send us a text This episode is all about the transformative and super-empowering experience of solo travel for women over 40. We discuss overcoming fears, making practical plans, and the personal growth that comes with going on an adventure by yourself. I share some of my personal ways to stay safe and also some magical moments in past trips I've taken. Remember that everything you hear in this episode is based on my experiences. If you're about to travel by yourself, there...
Send us a text Have you ever questioned why the picture-perfect romances from Disney and Hallmark might be more misleading than magical? If your answer is Yes, this episode is for you, whether you are single or in a relationship or marriage. In this episode, we peel back the layers of the glossy and glamorous narratives we were told to reveal real love's authentic, messy, but oh-so-beautiful nature. This is one conversation that will resonate with you. Let's talk about genu...