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The Intearior PodcastFirst time property ownership with Acacia de Verteuil and Kielle EndeavourThis week we sit with two first time property owners, Acacia purchased a house mid pandemic and Kielle is taking the big step to expand her business with a brick and mortar location!! We truly enjoyed chatting with these ladies as they got real about their individual journey Kielle's business can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/breadandbuttertt/2023-06-011h 27
An Acacia Victory LapS2E10 - Asking to HelpContinuing the conversation on mental health and how to offer or help someone grappling with it.2021-06-1356 minAn Acacia Victory LapS2E9- Seeing a ShrinkA close friend describes her mental health journey, juxtapositioned to the trending topic of tennis athlete Naomi Osaka. Therapy turned to self awareness and awareness turned to a mental health diagnosis. Vulnerability and strength are examined.2021-06-061h 19An Acacia Victory LapSubmission vs Subjugation Part 2The conversation on Submission vs Subjugation continues as Counselling Psychologist, Sule Joseph and I talk about trust, communication and relationship traumas.2021-05-301h 02An Acacia Victory LapS2E7- Submission vs Subjugation (Part 1)Submit these nuts... the topic generally invokes mars vs venus kinda stories but here’s a man’s opinion. A discussion with Counselling Psychologist and TV Host Sule Joseph. We discuss the scale that is Submission vs Subjugation.2021-05-2345 minAn Acacia Victory LapI don’t want to be a ladyOf double standards and whatnot... on the cusp of losing my mind and maintaining the respectability politics while being enraged about our national situation.2021-05-1632 minAn Acacia Victory LapS2E5 - Whoa MamaI’m a mum. Most days, I still can’t believe it. It’s no easy task and if for nothing more than the gruelling physical portion of childbirth, I remain in awe of all the mothers I know. A few words from Dr. Alisha Griffith and Dr. Portia Siwawa on their motherhood. A harrowing tale of the birth of a brilliant baby girl by Dionne Baptiste-Clarke and a tale of gratitude from a father, Nicholas Blanchfield. Happy Mother’s day, 2021.2021-05-091h 17An Acacia Victory LapS2E4 - Languishing - A ConceptApparently there’s a word that accurately describes what we’ve all been feeling. How do we get rid of it? I don’t have the answers, but maybe these things can help.2021-05-0239 minAn Acacia Victory LapMummy DearestThe motherhood journey is a tumultuous one. Ebbs, flows , hills and valleys. A childhood friend talks about her experience with Postpartum depression.2021-04-2543 minAn Acacia Victory LapS2E2 - One Year LaterA rant. How I’ve been doing in this Pangea, my countrymen and loyalty.2021-04-1832 minAn Acacia Victory LapWide Open - A discussion about Open relationshipsA friend and I chat about his experience with open relationships. How he got there, how it worked and if he’d do it again.2021-04-111h 22
An Acacia Victory LapMarried Man WisdomFinal episode of this season and 2020! A long chat with Corie Sheppard and his insights on how to traverse this dating insanity.2020-12-131h 50An Acacia Victory LapOur beautiful boys..When do men switch from beautiful boys, to symbols of fear?2020-12-0600 minAn Acacia Victory LapPerception and what notSometimes i wonder how I am perceived and how it affects my relationship mostly with women.2020-11-2900 minAn Acacia Victory LapThis is a ventBetween baby daddy, health and dating issues... I just needed to get these things off my chest.2020-11-2200 minAn Acacia Victory LapMenMen. I Love them. I do.2020-11-2000 minAn Acacia Victory LapOn choosing youThe final discussion with my girl about toxic relationships, choosing yourself and of course, being a boy mum!2020-11-1500 minAn Acacia Victory LapHis side of the story - FinaleFinal installation in this discussion between myself and my friend about his tenuous divorce.2020-11-0800 minAn Acacia Victory LapFather, for... I forgive youOne of many conversations with one of many strong, amazing women who came to terms with her relationship with her father. Or lack thereof. The journey to forgive her father and my battle to do the same.2020-11-0100 minAn Acacia Victory LapOn Choosing You - Part 2This time, we talked about the decision to end a marriage and the journey through co-parenting.2020-10-2500 min
Corie Sheppard PodcastWrite or LeftSend us a textThis week’s episode is all about parting ways. We’re joined by Acacia de Verteuil to discuss how men and women deal with break ups. We also look into breaking up with our local police as we import Bajan cops – think they’d be willing to give us Mia Mottley too? The most painful tabanca of all is thinking of having no paranging this year but we debut the first ever zess parang by Umi Marcano ft. Scrunter for some solutions to get through a Covid Christmas2020-10-202h 30An Acacia Victory LapHis side of the story - Part 2Divorce and custody tactics get nastier in this discussion with a single dad on his experience2020-10-1800 minAn Acacia Victory LapAH FED UP!This week, I was about to book a flight to Akamafoomfoom. Covid fedupness is real.2020-10-1100 minAn Acacia Victory LapOn Choosing You - Part 1Woman tings; a chat with a formidable woman on her journey to choosing herself.2020-10-1100 minAn Acacia Victory LapHis side of the storyYou heard my side. Now hear a man’s side. We often forget that men experience injustices too, especially in the custody area. Let’s talk about that.2020-10-0400 minAn Acacia Victory LapWhen I was young and stupidFrom Pregnant to single mum; a summarised version.2020-09-2746 minAn Acacia Victory LapMental Health and whatnotShort chat with my friend Roxanne, a licensed counsellor. We discuss triggers, symptoms and support for mental health.2020-09-2049 minAn Acacia Victory LapWhining about Wining*rant* On the heels of a social media influencer’s comments about wining... I had something to say.2020-09-1717 minAn Acacia Victory LapSoca is Worship part 3 - Featuring Rhoda BharathThe final part of this topic, as a round up of the discussion regarding the pervasive narrative of anti-blackness and how it affects our celebrations. The conversation ebbs and flows.2020-09-1343 minAn Acacia Victory LapSoca is worship - Part 2 ~ featuring, Rhoda BharathPart two of the discussion on African spirituality... in this case, the science of Trinidad and Tobago spirituality.2020-09-0633 minAn Acacia Victory LapThese Covidial TimesReal life Covid-19 stories. First, a close friend who held on for weeks while under serious pressure. Secondly, a recount from Nyssa Pierre on her experience locally after being confirmed as Covid positive.2020-09-061h 43An Acacia Victory LapOnline Napoleon is a GROAN.Online dating is annoying, and this conversation is likely one of the reasons why... cue the “millennials and their whining” chorus.2020-09-0211 min
Corie Sheppard PodcastHappy IndependenceSend us a textWe’re joined this week by Acacia de Verteuil from “An Acacia Victory Lap Podcast” for part two of our conversation – Men are from Mars & Women don’t listen.But first, Trinidad & Tobago turns 58 so we talk Independence and look at some of the most patriotic songs for sure but it wouldn’t be a week in T&T if we didn’t have a lil bacchanal. Fitzgerald Hinds is probably grateful there wasn’t much rain or flooding this week and we get a glimpse of what it’s like to have tested pos...2020-09-012h 03An Acacia Victory LapMen are from Mars and women doh listenSo Corie Sheppard-Babb and I had a conversation! This part one and it’s based on this social media conversation about relationships/entanglements/Assumptions. Listen in and let me know your thoughts!2020-08-3048 minAn Acacia Victory LapTrauma Porn and sundryI had some thoughts about what we digest about ourselves. How do we see ourselves represented? How do we admit to them? Personal story of personal bias included. May we all think and do better.2020-08-3041 minAn Acacia Victory LapGyall saaayyyyyy!Oh gosh, we need a little laugh and well... Ladies, we need to quit the unnecessary gassing! Gyalll saaayyyyy what is really on your minds!!! To the gentleman who do it right ... thenks2020-08-2508 minAn Acacia Victory LapSoca is worship... part 1 - Featuring Rhoda BharathThis conversation started about soca and ended up in African spirituality... I loved it. Hope you do to.2020-08-2336 minAn Acacia Victory LapDo WAP, boo!I just wanted to talk a bit about that WAP track and touch a bit on being a layered woman. Let’s discuss!2020-08-2321 minAn Acacia Victory LapBabbling about the boy...Welcome to episode one! I chat about my journey to motherhood, in a very practical sense. What happened, how it happened, how my life changed. How motherhood and daughterhood came face to face. At least I think that’s what I talked about! Say Hi to Eva my Malinois barking in the background. She hoped you’d enjoy!2020-08-2340 minAn Acacia Victory LapDome On the fly!Today was just too hilarious to not venture an opinion! It was definitely good practice to talk for more than 5 minutes. The sky is falling!2020-08-0510 minAn Acacia Victory LapAn ACACIA VICTORY LapTesting... Testing.
Another labour of love coming soon. Launching on August 23rd, 2020, get ready for ALL THE OPINIONS! In the interim, please DM me potential subjects to discuss! I’m excited to share my views with you and really hopeful that you would share yours with me!
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MASSASSINATION.Carnival Made In China: Trinidad's Annual Festival Faces A Generational Divide By KENYA DOWNSY.U.M.A. Mas Band unveils their elaborate costumes for Trinidad’s carnival in 2016 to a sold-out crowd outside of the national stadium. Large, contemporary bands like Y.U.M.A.’s typically sell out months before carnival day.KENYA DOWNS FOR WLRN LISTEN HEREThe island nation of Trinidad and Tobago boasts one of the world's largest carnivals. Dating back to 1783, the pre-Lenten celebration blends French, African and Indian cultures, all leading up to two days of masquerading, also called “playing mas.”And unlike its South American counterpart in Brazil, anyone can take to the s...2015-11-2600 min