My conversation with Dawn Forrester Price is the best way to conclude Caribbean Heritage Month. Dawn shares how she sees herself as a conduit for the ancestors to share their stories.

Dawn tells how moving to a country farm from the city connected her to the land and her ancestors' struggle. The impact of growing up with Jamaica's newfound independence shaped her life. Learn what it meant to be Jamaican when you were born British, forming a new identity. All those experiences shaped her writing.

Full Episode July 3rd.
July will begin with my insight conversation with @jaycameronofficial
Jay will discuss his journey of self-discovery and the importance of representation and education. He shares how his travels to Africa inspired him to create children's books, a travel company, and an educational academy. Jay recognizes the power of sharing knowledge and experiences to bridge cultural gaps and challenge misconceptions. Jay Cameron discusses the importance of sharing stories and educating young people about African history and culture. He talks about his motivation for creating children's books. Jay emphasizes the need for critical thinking, independent learning, and the importance of teaching children about their history. He also shares the impact of his work on both children and adults, highlighting the joy of seeing people's lives change through education and cultural experiences.
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As we wrap up celebrating Caribbean Heritage Dawn Forrester Price discusses her book 'Run to Freedom' and the creative process behind it. The conversation covers themes of unexpected journeys, the power of resilience, facing fear and conquering challenges, and the importance of courage.

Dawn Shares how the challenges her children faced being bi-racial inspired her to write books about her heritage.

Celebrate Juneteenth with folklore and fables from the past. Author Bobby Forte has put together an amazing learning tool of fables from the past to be used as a guide to navigate the present and the future. THE CAPTURED HORSEJohn Shackle, a man of folklore, was an enslaved man who attained his freedom. He tried to convince many of the enslaved, but few listened. The principles in the fables are relevant in modern living.

Read This! Authors Corner: Author Poonam Bhuchar ESQ. Poonam's Book gives great insight into how to recognize low self-esteem and the ability to follow your intuition. This interview is a wonderful discussion with Poonam Bhuchar about her book 'SAFE From The Pain' and the importance of emotional well-being and healing from trauma. As Poonam emphasizes, embracing one's culture while evolving within it is vital. The conversation also highlights the impact of trauma and stress on the body and the importance of recognizing and trusting one's intuition. Practicing self-care and trusting intuition is crucial, as Poonam shares her journey of growth, revelation, and change, emphasizing the increase of self-esteem as an essential factor. Poonam teaches the SAFE method, which stands for Stop, Accept Responsibility, Forgive, and Embrace. This method is an excellent tool for personal transformation. It teaches life skills, identifies low self-esteem, and harnesses the power of intuition—Poonam's book coaches on combining emotional healing and practical guidance for better self-care.

Read This! Authors Corner: Author Poonam Bhuchar ESQ. Full Episode May 13, 2024: This interview is a wonderful discussion with Poonam Bhuchar about her book 'SAFE From The Pain' and the importance of emotional well-being and healing from trauma. As Poonam emphasizes, it's vital to embrace one's culture while evolving within it. The conversation also highlights the impact of trauma and stress on the body and the importance of recognizing and trusting one's intuition. Practicing self-care and trusting intuition is crucial, as Poonam shares her journey of growth, revelation, and change, emphasizing the increase of self-esteem as an essential factor. Poonam teaches the SAFE method, which stands for Stop, Accept Responsibility, Forgive, and Embrace. This method is an excellent tool for personal transformation. It teaches life skills, identifies low self-esteem, and harnesses the power of intuition—Poonam's book coaches on combining emotional healing and practical guidance for better self-care.

https://youtu.be/h75T2ARKi9EPoet Faith Nelson is our Highlighted Poet for Poetry Month. This interview ties together her writing and love of music, enhanced by her commanding voice. We began the month with her poem “The Foster Girls.” Listen to my conversation with a passionate creative. We walk through the inspiration behind “Luminescent Ships: Love Songs to Caribbean American Life, which celebrates the diaspora in this region. Faith Nelson is a published poet, freelance copywriter, book developer, and indie publishing consultant. She gained years of experience working behind the scenes at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC and Black Entertainment Television, a Viacom network. Before that, she was an actress in Jamaica’s National Pantomime and other productions. She was also an award-winning soprano under the tutelage of the esteemed musicologist Noel Dexter and soprano Dawn Marie Virtue James. Read This! Authors Corner: on iHeartradio, Apple and Spotifyhashtag#poetrymonthhashtag#amplifyingcaribbeanauthorshashtag#readthishashtag#poetryhashtag#caribbeanliterature

Happy Poetry Month!⁠

Poet Faith Nelson shares poems from her book Luminescents Ships. These beautiful poems about love and culture are our finale to Poetry Month.