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What happens when a Jamaican woman takes her vision somewhere no one expected her to build? In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations, I sit down with Carlotta Tate Olason, a Jamaican health psychologist, entrepreneur, and creative visionary who is making her mark in Iceland. Carlotta is the founder of Erlendur Magazine, Erlendur Talent Agency, Erlendur Fashion Week, and The Jamaica Fashion Council ( Jamaica International Fashion Week). She moves between Iceland and London while continuing to build connections with Jamaica and the Caribbean. We talk about what it means to build a business in a culture different from your own, leading an Icelandic team as a Jamaican woman, and what it takes to turn an idea into something real — especially when your vision is bigger than your resources. Carlotta also shares what she has learned from staging Erlendur Fashion Week, how her background in psychology influences her work, the strengths Caribbean women bring into international spaces, and why staying connected to where you come from matters. And because this is TheBeyondWoman, we talk about faith, identity, purpose, and perseverance — including what keeps you moving when you don't have the full picture. Of course, I had to ask her what she loves about being Caribbean, and we have a little fun comparing Jamaica and Iceland along the way. If you've ever had a vision that felt too unusual, too big, or simply outside what people expected of you, this conversation is for you. Sometimes the place you're called to build is not the place anyone expected you to be. In This Episode, We Explore: • Carlotta's journey from Jamaica to Iceland • Building a business across cultures • The story behind Erlendur Magazine and Erlendur Fashion Week • What it really takes to stage Fashion Week • Leading an Icelandic team as a Jamaican woman • Building when your vision is bigger than your resources • The psychology behind entrepreneurship and human potential • What Caribbean women bring to international spaces • Faith, purpose, and navigating uncertainty • Staying connected to Jamaican identity while living abroad • Practical lessons for women ready to build beyond their comfort zone 🎙️ Listen to TheBeyondWoman Conversations and join the conversation. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully. TheBeyondWoman Magazine Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Connect With TheBeyondWoman Follow TheBeyondWoman for more honest conversations for Caribbean women about business, leadership, personal growth, women's wellbeing, faith, purpose, and life's realities. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs the reminder that today is still a good day to begin. About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. #TheBeyondWoman #TheBeyondWomanConversations #CaribbeanWomen #JamaicanWomen #WomenWhoBuild

How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start when…”? When life slows down. When you have more money. When you’re more confident. When the timing feels right. The truth is, many of us can spend years waiting for perfect conditions while life quietly moves forward. We tell ourselves we’re preparing, when sometimes we’re actually postponing the very thing we know we need to do. As women, we can spend years waiting for the right moment to pursue a dream, make a change, start a business, step into leadership, or begin the life we keep saying we want. For Caribbean women especially, the pressure to be responsible, practical, and prepared can sometimes make waiting feel safer than taking a risk. But there is a difference between preparing wisely and postponing what we know we need to do. In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations, we explore why waiting can become one of the greatest obstacles to living the life God has called us to. Through personal reflection, biblical wisdom, and insights from psychology, we look at the ways fear, uncertainty, and the desire to feel completely ready can keep us from taking action. Because courage isn't about feeling ready, sometimes, it's about taking the next faithful step even when you don't have the entire path figured out. If you've been postponing a dream, delaying a decision, waiting for someone else to change your circumstances, or telling yourself you'll begin "when the time is right," this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Explore Why "waiting until you're ready" can keep you stuck The difference between preparation and procrastination How fear can disguise itself as wisdom Why we sometimes wait for certainty before taking action What Scripture teaches us about faith and action Why small, consistent steps can matter more than perfect plans How to recognize when preparation has become procrastination Practical questions to help you take your next faithful step Scriptures Referenced James 2:17 — Faith and action Ecclesiastes 11:4 — The danger of waiting for perfect conditions Philippians 3:13–14 — Letting go of what is behind and pressing forward Research Mentioned Dr. Piers Steel's research on procrastination and self-regulation Insights from the American Psychological Association on fear, avoidance, and procrastination Reflection Questions Take a moment after listening to consider: What have I been waiting to begin? What am I telling myself needs to happen before I can move forward? What fear might be disguising itself as wisdom or "being practical"? Where have I confused preparation with postponement? What is one faithful step I can take today, even if I don't feel completely ready? What have you been waiting to start? Maybe it's time to stop waiting for the perfect moment and take the next faithful step. Listen to No One Is Coming to Save You on TheBeyondWoman Conversations. Connect With TheBeyondWoman Follow TheBeyondWoman for more honest conversations for Caribbean women about business, leadership, personal growth, women's wellbeing, faith, purpose, and the realities of life. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs the reminder that today is still a good day to begin.

What does it mean to build a life of impact without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, host Jacqueline Johnson sits down with Trinidad and Tobago entrepreneur, author, and systems strategist Krystle Phillips for an honest conversation about leadership, visibility, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of personal identity. As the founder of multiple businesses, including Your Equipment Suppliers (YES), Krystle has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs, farmers, and agro-processors across the Caribbean build stronger, more sustainable businesses through better systems and operational design. She is also the author of Breaking Barrels: Unparenting the Parent and Misdiagnosed: Why Micro Agro-Processors Are Set Up to Fail. Together, Jacqueline and Krystle explore what it means to step into greater visibility without sacrificing authenticity, why sustainable success is built on systems rather than constant hustle, and how Caribbean women can embrace both strength and femininity while leading with confidence. In This Episode, We Discuss: Krystle's journey from working behind the scenes to becoming more visible as a leader The people and experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy Remaining authentic while growing professionally Balancing ambition with wellbeing Why entrepreneurs need systems—not just hard work—to build lasting businesses The hidden challenges facing Caribbean entrepreneurs Food security, agriculture, and the future of regional development Lessons from writing Breaking Barrels and Misdiagnosed Advice for young women pursuing leadership and entrepreneurship Building a legacy that extends beyond business success Memorable Takeaway Growth doesn't always require becoming someone different. Sometimes it simply requires having the courage to let the world see who you've been all along. About Our Guest Krystle Phillips is a Trinidad and Tobago-based entrepreneur, author, and systems strategist whose work focuses on helping businesses build stronger, more sustainable operations. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Your Equipment Suppliers (YES), supporting entrepreneurs, farmers, agro-processors, and food producers throughout the Caribbean with equipment sourcing, workflow design, and operational infrastructure. Recognized for her contributions to agriculture and food security, Krystle continues to advocate for stronger systems that empower entrepreneurs and strengthen regional food resilience. Learn more about Krystle at: https://krystlephillips.com/ Connect with The Beyond Woman Website: www.thebeyondwoman.com Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully. Visit: www.thebeyondwomanmag.com Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise together. Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth.  If this episode encouraged you, share it with a woman you love. One conversation today could create peace of mind for an entire family tomorrow. #TheBeyondWoman #BeyondConversations #CaribbeanWomen #WomenWhoLead #CaribbeanEntrepreneurs

Most women spend their lives caring for everyone else. We show up for our children, our partners, our parents, our businesses, and our communities. But how often do we stop and ask ourselves one important question: What would happen to the people I love if I weren't here tomorrow? In this powerful episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, we sit down with Bridgette Prendergast-Francis, a Financial Advisor, mother of two, and passionate advocate for helping families build financial security through life insurance and financial planning. Bridgette shares a deeply personal story about a life-threatening health scare that forced her to confront the reality that tomorrow is not promised. As the mother of a son with special needs, she found peace in knowing that provisions were already in place to ensure her loved ones would be cared for if the unexpected happened. Together, we explore why financial protection is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our families, the common mistakes women make in planning, and the simple steps every woman can take to create greater security and peace of mind. This conversation isn't about fear. It's about love, preparation, and protecting the people who matter most. In This Episode Bridgette's journey into financial services The life-changing health scare that reshaped her perspective Why financial protection became personal Planning for a child with special needs Common myths women believe about life insurance Why caregivers need protection too The financial realities families face when there is no plan The biggest mistakes women make with financial planning Practical first steps to building a protection plan Creating a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime Memorable Takeaway "The greatest act of love is not only how we care for people while we're here—it is how we prepare for them if we're not." Connect With Bridgette Prendergast-Francis For more information about financial protection, life insurance, and planning for life's turning points, connect with Bridgette and learn how to begin building a financial protection plan for your family. WhatsApp #876-375-8614    Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully.   Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise together.   Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth.  If this episode encouraged you, share it with a woman you love. One conversation today could create peace of mind for an entire family tomorrow. #TheBeyondWoman #CaribbeanWomen #MentalHealthMatters #FunctioningDepression #WomenSupportingWomen

Hosted by Jacqueline Johnson, Founder of TheBeyondWoman There is a version of depression that doesn’t stop your life; it just quietly drains it. In this episode, Jacqueline Johnson opens up a needed conversation around functioning depression in Caribbean women, the kind that hides behind productivity, responsibility, and “holding it together.” This isn’t about not showing up; it’s about showing up while feeling disconnected, exhausted, and slowly losing touch with yourself. We get into what this actually looks like for high-achieving women, for single women, and for women raising children while carrying emotional and mental loads that often go unseen. This episode goes deeper into the real drivers behind it, including chronic stress, emotional suppression, and role overload, and how these patterns don’t just affect your internal state but begin to shape your relationships, your boundaries, and the decisions you make when you are running on empty. This is not just a conversation about what’s wrong; it’s about what is possible, how to begin reconnecting with yourself, how to rebuild your emotional capacity, and how to return to a life you are not just managing, but actually present in. And for those leaning on faith, this episode gently brings you back to the reminder that God meets you even in the quiet, functioning kind of brokenness. What We Talk About What functioning depression actually looks like beyond the stereotypes Why high-achieving women are more at risk of masking it The impact of chronic stress on the brain and body Emotional suppression and how unprocessed feelings build over time Role overload and the silent burnout many women normalize Losing interest in things you once loved and what that really means How depletion affects your relationships and boundaries Why you may tolerate more or go with the flow when you’re not fully present Practical ways to begin restoring your energy and emotional clarity Returning to God as a source of strength and renewal A Real Moment From This Episode “When something that once felt like purpose starts to feel like pressure, you begin to question not just the work, but yourself.” Scripture Reflection “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31 Share This Episode If this resonated with you, send it to a woman who might be quietly carrying more than she shows. You never really know who is functioning but struggling.   Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully. Explore more stories, features, and resources at 🌐 www.thebeyondwomanmag.com Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise together. Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth.   #TheBeyondWoman #CaribbeanWomen #MentalHealthMatters #FunctioningDepression #WomenSupportingWomen #EmotionalWellness #BurnoutRecovery #FaithAndHealing #WomenInBusiness #HighAchievingWomen #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #PodcastForWomen #CaribbeanVoices #MindsetShift

Too many Caribbean women have been taught to live with discomfort, normalize pain, and put their health last. From painful periods to hormonal imbalances, fibroids, and fertility challenges, the conversation around women’s health has often been quiet, misunderstood, or delayed until something goes wrong. But that has to change. In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Corridon, obstetrician and gynecologist, and founder of Harmony Health, also known as “Your Gentle Gynecologist.” She’s redefining what women’s healthcare can feel like — more compassionate, more informed, and rooted in dignity and choice. This is not just a medical conversation. It’s a necessary one. What We Talk About Why have so many Caribbean women been conditioned to normalize pain The truth about fibroids and why they are so common among Black and Caribbean women What a compassionate, patient-centered approach to gynecological care really looks like How to overcome fear and start viewing doctor visits as a form of self-care Understanding PCOS, fertility challenges, and the role of lifestyle in reproductive health Early warning signs you should never ignore when it comes to your body What does “Your body. Your baby. Your way.” really mean for pregnancy and birth choices The reality of balancing health while being everything to everyone Gaps in women’s healthcare across the Caribbean and what needs to change Simple, practical steps every woman can start taking to better care for her health Why This Conversation Matters When women don’t have the right information, we delay care. When we delay care, we live longer with discomfort, confusion, and sometimes preventable complications. This episode is a reminder that: You are allowed to ask questions. You are allowed to seek answers. And you are allowed to prioritize your health without guilt. About Our Guest Dr. Rachel Corridon is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist based in Trinidad and Tobago and the founder of Harmony Health — Women’s Health and Home Birth Services. Affectionately known as “Your Gentle Gynecologist,” she is committed to creating safe, respectful, and empowering healthcare experiences for women across the Caribbean. Her approach centers on informed choice, compassionate care, and helping women feel truly seen and heard in their health journeys. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully. Explore more stories, features, and resources at 🌐 www.thebeyondwomanmag.com Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Final Thought Taking care of your health is not something you squeeze in when everything else is done. It is the foundation that allows you to show up fully in every area of your life. Start paying attention. Start asking questions. Start choosing yourself. #TheBeyondWoman #WomensHealthMatters #CaribbeanWomen #FibroidsAwareness #PCOSAwareness #KnowYourBody #SelfCareIsEssential #WomenEmpowerment #CaribbeanPodcast #HealthConversations #WomenSupportingWomen #MindYourHealth

In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, we sit down with Caribbean entrepreneur Michelle Baptiste, founder of Selecfit, for a real conversation about what it takes to turn an idea into something meaningful. Michelle shares her journey into entrepreneurship — from the early stages of building her brand to navigating challenges, building confidence, and staying committed to her vision even when things felt uncertain. This conversation goes beyond business. It’s about resilience, self-belief, and the courage to start before you feel Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully. Explore more stories, features, and resources at 🌐 www.thebeyondwomanmag.com Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth.

In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, Jacqueline sits down with Dr. Kerriann Peart for a conversation on leadership, burnout, perimenopause, and the evolving professional identity of Caribbean women. Across the world, research from McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org shows women leaders report significantly higher levels of burnout than their male counterparts. While studies from Deloitte also reveal that nearly half of women say they feel burned out at work. But statistics alone will not tell the complete story. In this conversation, Jacqueline also shares her experience navigating a period of burnout while leading. A time when she felt creatively drained, disconnected, and unsure how to articulate what she was going through. The episode also explores the often unspoken impact of perimenopause on mental health and professional identity, a reality many women face but rarely discuss openly. Together, Jacqueline and Dr. Peart will try to unpack how Caribbean women can begin to understand these transitions with the right language, empathy, and awareness. This is not just a leadership conversation. It’s a whole-woman conversation. About Our Guest Dr. Kerriann Peart is a trusted voice on leadership, burnout, and professional well-being, particularly for women navigating complex organizational environments. With a background in organizational psychology, public health, and executive coaching, she brings both academic insight and lived leadership experience to her work. She challenges traditional ideas of high performance that prioritize output over people, instead helping leaders develop the clarity, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence needed to lead effectively in demanding environments. Dr. Peart works with executives, managers, and professional women across the Caribbean and the diaspora, encouraging leaders to rethink how success is defined and sustained. The Beyond Woman Listener Challenge Before you move on with your day, take 10 quiet minutes to check in with yourself and honestly reflect on these three questions: Am I simply tired, or am I actually burned out? What has my mind or body been trying to tell me that I’ve been ignoring? What is one small thing I can do this week to care for myself better? There is no pressure to have perfect answers. The challenge is to pause, reflect, and be honest with yourself Sponsor This episode is sponsored by The Beyond Woman Magazine (TBWM) — a magazine created for the Caribbean woman, dedicated to conversations around growth, healing, leadership, and living fully. Explore more stories, features, and resources at 🌐 www.thebeyondwomanmag.com Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. #TheBeyondWoman #CaribbeanWomen #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #PerimenopauseAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WomenSupportingWomen #LeadershipDevelopment #CaribbeanProfessionals #MidlifeConversations

Gatekeeping doesn’t always look like exclusion. Sometimes it looks like silence, withheld information, or opportunities that never get shared. In this solo episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, host Jacqueline Johnson explores how gatekeeping — especially among women — quietly limits growth, leadership, and collective success. Grounded in real-world experience, Caribbean context, and research-backed insight, this episode challenges the scarcity mindset many women were conditioned to adopt and offers a healthier, more sustainable alternative. This is not a conversation about blame. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and building a culture where women don’t just rise — they rise together. What We Cover in This Episode What gatekeeping really looks like in women’s spaces (and why it often goes unnoticed) The historical and cultural roots of scarcity thinking among women Why access, networks, and sponsorship matter more than talent alone Research-backed insights on how collaboration improves leadership outcomes and mental health Real-life examples of gatekeeping in workplaces, business, and community spaces The growing counterculture of women who “gate-open” instead of gatekeeping The difference between mentorship and sponsorship — and why both matter The personal and economic benefits of letting go of gatekeeping Practical, actionable ways to build supportive, high-achieving women’s communities References World Bank data on women’s workforce participation and leadership gaps Harvard-affiliated research on networks, sponsorship, and career advancement UN Women insights on gender, access, and economic inclusion Caribbean-specific realities around informal networks and opportunity flow (References discussed conversationally during the episode) Gatekeeping may feel like protection in the moment, but over time it limits impact, isolates leadership, and slows collective progress. Real power isn’t holding the key. It’s changing who gets access in the first place. Listener Challenge This week: Speak a woman’s name in a room she’s not in Share an opportunity you could have kept to yourself Make one introduction that costs you nothing but could change everything That’s how cultures shift. That’s how power moves. Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Connect with TheBeyondWoman Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]   About the Host Jacqueline Johnson is the founder of TheBeyondWoman, a platform that empowers Caribbean women through honest conversations, practical tools, and community-centered growth. She hosts TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, where leadership meets healing and ambition shares space with truth. #WomenAndGatekeeping #WomenInLeadership #CaribbeanWomen #TheBeyondWoman #TheBeyondWomanPodcast #CommunityOverCompetition #HighAchievingWomen

In this deeply moving and transformative conversation, Jacqueline sits down with Rev. Marie Berbick Bailey — minister, coach, author, and 2025 U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awardee — to talk about what it really means to rise through heartbreak, betrayal, transition, and spiritual warfare. Known as The People’s Pastor, Rev. Marie opens up about her journey from corporate communications in Jamaica to answering God’s call in the United States, navigating public scrutiny, and walking boldly into divine restoration. This episode is packed with wisdom, truth, and practical tools for every woman walking through a hard season. If you’ve ever felt broken, misunderstood, or stuck in the valley, this conversation will remind you that your story is far from over. What We Dive Into: Leaving a successful career to step into God’s calling Healing after divorce, betrayal, and deep spiritual battles Navigating public scrutiny and staying grounded in purpose Jealousy, rejection, and choosing the right inner circle Understanding identity when your name is being whispered, not celebrated What divine restoration really looks like The three practices in Rev. Marie’s Resilience Blueprint Why community is crucial for healing A powerful daily declaration for women everywhere Who This Episode Is For: Women healing from trauma, navigating transition, battling self-doubt, leading in ministry or business, or seeking practical faith-based tools to rise stronger. Connect with Rev. Marie Berbick Bailey: YouTube Website: marieberbick.com Instagram: @marieberbick Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share our platform with others ________________________________ Thank you for joining us. 📌 Follow TheBeyondWoman for more conversations that empower and equip women to lead unapologetically. If this episode moved you, share it with a sister who needs encouragement today.   And for your daily empowerment, words from Rev. Marie Berbick Fear is normal—disobedience is optional. Step out scared, but step out anyway.   Daily declaration of resilience “I rise because grace lifts me. I stand because purpose holds me. I am becoming everything God called me to be.”   #TheBeyondWoman #ResilientWoman #WomenOfFaith #CaribbeanWomen #ThePeoplesPastor #FaithJourney #HealingJourney #RiseStronger #PurposeDriven #PodcastRelease #NewEpisode

What happens when you stop waiting to be chosen—and choose yourself instead? In this powerful episode of TheBeyondWoman Podcast, host J sits down with Charise Beckett, leadership strategist, author, and advocate for women of colour who are redefining leadership beyond titles, burnout, and outdated systems. Charise shares her journey of navigating corporate spaces where her voice was often minimized, the moment she decided to stop waiting for permission, and how that decision led her to build a thriving business rooted in both excellence and wellness. She introduces her P.O.I.S.E.™ Framework, a practical approach designed to help women lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainability—without sacrificing themselves in the process. This conversation is honest, affirming, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to shrink to fit in, this episode will meet you right where you are—and challenge you to rise. In this episode, we cover: The defining moment Charise stopped waiting for validation and chose herself The real challenges women of colour face in leadership spaces How to thrive beyond burnout instead of glorifying it Shifting from hesitation to confident action Leading before the title and owning your voice Honouring cultural identity in business and leadership Protecting wellness while pursuing ambition Building legacies that reflect your voice—not pre-set molds 📌 Connect with Charise Beckett: Website | IG  | YOUTUBE Listen to This Episode on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share our platform with others ________________________________ Thank you for joining us. 📌 Follow TheBeyondWoman for more conversations that empower and equip women to lead unapologetically.   #TheBeyondWoman #WomenInLeadership #WomenOfColor #BeyondBurnout #LeadUnapologetically #OwnYourVoice #WomenWhoLead #PurposeDrivenWomen

This episode is one for the books. In this intimate, soul-stirring conversation, Jacqueline sits down with Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, attorney-at-law, athlete, politician, trailblazer, and the first Black Caribbean woman crowned Miss Universe Great Britain. But today, titles take a back seat. What unfolds is an honest, grounded, sister-to-sister conversation between two Caribbean women who carry big dreams, big purpose, and even bigger vision for our region. You’ll hear Dee-Ann open up about what shaped her, what grounded her, and what keeps her anchored as she navigates the world as a woman committed to integrity, service, and possibility. She shares candid reflections on growing up in Anguilla, the roots of her resilience, and how being from a “small place” has actually carved out her strongest superpowers. Together, we dive into the realities of Caribbean leadership, the challenges we still face as women, and why “small island, big dreams” is needed. Dee-Ann also speaks on community, Caribbean pride, the weight and beauty of representation, and the layers that make up her multidimensional life. This episode feels like sitting outside on a breezy Caribbean evening, chatting with a wise, real, and deeply committed friend who is committed to seeing her people rise. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: What really led Dee-Ann into politics The childhood seeds of focus, drive, and discipline How she navigates public life with integrity “Small Island, Big Dreams” — and why the world needs our perspective How she defines Caribbean women's power The one thing she would change in the world today Who she dreams of meeting and so much more... WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN If you are a Caribbean woman with ambition, purpose, or dreams that feel “too big,” this episode will affirm you, steady you, and remind you that your roots are not a limitation—they are a launchpad. Dee-Ann’s honesty, clarity, and conviction will light something up in you. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Podbean (primary host platform) New episodes every week focused on elevating the voice, visibility, and power of Caribbean women everywhere. 🎧 Listen now and share with another Caribbean woman who carries big dreams. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share our platform with others ________________________________ Thank you for joining us. #DeeAnnKentishRogers #TheBeyondWomanConversationsPodcast #CaribbeanWomen #SmallIslandBigDreams #CaribbeanWomanPower #WomenWhoLead #CaribbeanExcellence #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen

Living the Story Your Dash Was Meant to Tell — with Dr. Maxine Wilson Life isn’t measured by how many days we live, but by how we live the days we’re given. In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, host Jacqueline Johnson sits down with Dr. Maxine Wilson — author, speaker, business strategist, transformation coach, and award-winning advocate — to explore her new book, Sunrise, Sunset & the Dash In Between: Live the Story Your Dash Was Meant to Tell. Dr. Wilson invites us to reflect deeply on the dash — that sacred space between our sunrise and sunset — where choices, seasons, battles, and breakthroughs shape our legacy. Together, they unpack powerful themes: Why we often avoid self-examination and how facing our failures leads to freedom. The difference between inheritance and legacy — and how one can’t replace the other. The generational lessons that shape our values, faith, and perspective. Living with alignment, obedience, and divine purpose in a world chasing applause This conversation is a call to pause, realign, and live with intention. Whether you’re rebuilding, rediscovering purpose, or redefining your next chapter — this episode will remind you that your dash matters. Dr. Maxine Wilson is a powerhouse of purpose — a bold change-maker, award-winning advocate, author, motivational speaker, business strategist, and transformation coach. As founder of Inspired Elevation, she helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries align faith with strategy for lasting impact. Her message challenges others to live intentionally, lead courageously, and create legacy rooted in divine purpose. Episode Highlights: The courage to examine what we’d rather avoid Turning mistakes into meaning Building legacy over inheritance How obedience anchors true success Generational shaping and the stories that define us Tune in to be inspired to: 💫 Reclaim your purpose 💫 Live intentionally in your dash 💫 Leave a legacy that outlives you GET YOUR COPY OF Sunrise, Sunset & the Dash In Between: Live the Story Your Dash Was Meant to Tell. BUY NOW   Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share our platform with others ________________________________ Thank you for joining us. It is a game-changer! Tap in. 🎧 TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast — where Caribbean women rise, lead, and go beyond. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream your favorite shows. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share on Apple Podcasts; it helps our message go further. Also, share with another woman walking boldly in her dash.   #TheBeyondWomanConversations  #TheBeyondWoman #DrMaxineWilson, #CaribbeanWomen, #WomenEmpowerment, Faith and Purpose, #LegacyBuilding #AlignmentandObedience, #ChristianWomenLeaders

This week on The BeyondWoman Conversations, we open the floor to a subject that often stays buried beneath strength and silence — the emotional, mental, and relational weight that men carry but rarely speak of. Our guests — Faith Waltson, Barry Groves, and Coach Jherrel Peters — share honest reflections and expert insight on how expectations, love, pain, and pressure shape the inner lives of men. We experienced a minor technical issue at the outset (real-life moments happen!), but the essence of this dialogue quickly takes center stage. What follows is an eye-opening, truth-telling exchange that challenges stereotypes, encourages vulnerability, and reminds us that healing and understanding are a two-way process. As we acknowledge Depression Awareness Month, this episode feels especially timely. Statistics continue to show rising rates of depression among men, many of whom suffer in silence. This conversation is our small way of breaking that silence, reminding men (and those who love them) that vulnerability is not weakness, and healing begins when we dare to speak. 🎧 Listen now to “The Weight He Doesn’t Speak Of” — a raw, real, and necessary conversation on the pain, pressure, and love men carry in silence. Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share our platform with others ________________________________ Thank you for joining us. It is a game-changer! Tap in. 🎧 TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast — where Caribbean women rise, lead, and go beyond. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this episode resonates, leave us a review, share with your circle, and tag us @thebeyondwomanmagazine to keep the conversation going. #TheBeyondWoman #Podcast #DepressionAwarenessMonth #MenAndEmotions #MentalHealthMatters #HealingConversations #Vulnerability #CaribbeanVoices

From Jamaica to Japan to now the UK — Monique Farquharson’s story is one of guts, grace, and going after what calls you. She’s the founder of The Matcha Yaad, the first Jamaican Matcha company, and she’s not afraid to mix  cultures, break molds, and build something the world hasn’t seen before. When Monique Farquharson left Jamaica for Japan, she didn’t just cross continents—she stepped into a season of radical courage and self-discovery. What started as a leap of faith turned into a life built across cultures, from the quiet discipline of Japan to her new chapter in the UK. In this episode, Monique talks about taking the leap—leaving her job, moving halfway across the world, becoming a mother, and turning curiosity into a global brand. It’s about faith, courage, and doing the thing even when nobody gets it. From matcha mornings in Japan to bold new beginnings in the UK, this conversation is about choosing yourself, moving when it doesn’t make sense, and carrying your roots wherever you go. Follow Monique Farquharson Follow The Matcha Yaad Follow Monique WEBSITE GOOD NEWS: Since our recording, The Matcha Yaad is now available to us folks in the Caribbean. So go ahead and place your orders via the website Listen now and share with a woman who needs to hear this. Want to Be Featured in TheBeyondWoman Magazine? Are you a purpose-driven woman in business, leadership, or impact work? We’re looking for dynamic women like you to feature in our upcoming issue of TheBeyondWoman Magazine. ✅ Get visibility for your brand ✅ Inspire a regional audience ✅ Be part of a platform that celebrates and equips Caribbean women to rise Apply now to be featured — share your story, your work, and your message. 📩 Email: [email protected] Let’s rise, together. Follow us on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook Join Our Facebook Group Or join us at our Website: TheBeyondWoman TheBeyondWoman Magazine Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and share our platform with others ________________________________ Thank you for joining us. It is a game-changer! Tap in. 🎧 TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast — where Caribbean women rise, lead, and go beyond. 🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this episode resonates, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, share with your circle, and tag us @thebeyondwomanmagazine to keep the conversation going. #TheBeyondWomanConversations #TheBeyondWoman #CaribbeanWomen #MatchaYaad #WomenWhoRise #CultureCourageMatcha #FaithInAction