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What happens when life hits you with multiple life-altering challenges at once? For Nicole Dubois, it was the catalyst for a profound journey of healing, self-discovery, and ultimately, sharing her story with the world.

Nicole's memoir "Unparalyzed" began during a solo trip to Greece—a journey she took after leaving a note on the refrigerator for her husband of 17 years announcing her decision to divorce. Standing atop the Acropolis in Athens, feeling both literally and metaphorically on top of the world, she experienced a moment of clarity that would change everything. Facing a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, impending single motherhood, and an uncertain future, Nicole turned to writing as therapy.

"Unparalyzed" offers a uniquely Caribbean-American perspective on universal challenges, exploring complex family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the liberation that comes from owning your story.

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In this episode, Anthea McLaughlin from the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance helps to reshape our understanding of disaster relief and philanthropy across the Caribbean's 22 nations. Together they explore how strategic, year-round support builds stronger communities that can withstand increasingly severe climate events.

• Caribbean philanthropy isn't just for wealthy donors but is deeply embedded in community practices
• The disaster cycle requires attention before, during and after hurricanes through mitigation, preparation and recovery
• Organizations like CDEMA coordinate regional disaster response while civil society organizations implement on the ground
• Women are particularly vulnerable during disasters yet lead many community resilience efforts
• Mental health support is critically overlooked in disaster response but essential for long-term recovery
• The diaspora can have greater impact by pooling resources through trusted organizations
• Supporting Caribbean resilience creates a "multiplier effect" that strengthens global networks
• Building relationships with trusted organizations ensures donations reach intended communities
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance - https://cariphilalliance.org/
• Kerry-Ann's commentary on Caribbean Disaster Relief
• The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)

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In this episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the powerful conversations had on the podcast so far this year—with the team behind Sugar Dumplin’, Natalie Bennett, Diana McCaulay, and Malene Barnett. What started as individual interviews became something more—more clear and focused themes around cultural preservation, identity navigation, and evolving expressions of Caribbean-ness.

I explore how these episodes other others from the podcast's catalog, show how storytelling, art, legacy, and even everyday conversations with our elders become vital acts of preservation. I also reflect on how my own relationship with Jamaican culture has evolved over the years, especially as a parent, and how we make room for both tradition and change.

This episode is a love letter to 10 years of Carry On Friends, but more importantly, it’s an invitation to explore where we’re headed next—together

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