inpractopia: Recent Episodes
inpractopia
inpractopia (in-practice-utopia). A variety talk show starring the Caribbean, featuring its people, places and things in the region and around the world. The show covers subjects of Mind.Body.Spirit, relationships, life and style, guest features, edu-taining facts and tips, giveaways and challenges and web extras. If you are from the region, love it, participate in its development, or want to know more about the Caribbean, then inpractopia is for you.
Earthquakes and volcanoes hit the Caribbean more often than you think. Seismologist at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Joan Latchman shares all about her work, the threat these disasters pose to the region and what we should do to minimize effects.
The second part of our reverting conversation on Rastafari, Home Schooling, Womanhood. Barbara Blake-Hannah goes into even more territory on blackness, Jamaica Media Productions and the contribution of Caribbean woman. Every word is hang-on-able. Plus the complements she reigned on me, are very humbling. Leave Blank:Do Not Change:Your email:
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If humility had a face, it would look like Barbara Blake-Hannah. A mother, champion of home schooling, author, journalist, Rastafarian, Jamaican. A woman of exquisite depth who I had the pleasure of listening and talking with. In this first of two part episode, hear her words of wisdom on her choice way of life – Rastafari, home schooling and why she’s proud to be Jamaican. First of our Woman Messenger series.
This week we feature past guests and their thoughts of the Caribbean, its people, giving back and how Caribbean nationals, ex-patriots and people who work in and love the region can and do contribute to the growth and development of the region.
Ruben Reyes, teacher, writer, Garifuna. Hear how he has spent his life spreading the language of the Caribbean people. The language Garifuna that is the language born from Africans and Amerindians, giving birth to a language that is of the Caribbean region. This thought provoking conversation is surely informative and educational. And write a comment below. We love conversation.
Kweyol as a Caribbean language is talked about by guests based in London and Saint Lucia. Kentry Jn. Pierre and Sylvia Henderson-Mitchell share their expertise on how the language can and should become formalized. I also get their take on Kweyol as a Romance Language. And write a comment below. We love conversation.
Bermuda’s got jumpers, jump rope jumpers that is! In four years this island has gone from holding workshops to share the sport, to it being in 16 schools. Sionna Barton shares how this unconventional sport has gone from school clubs to island team competing on the world stage. An informative chat worth sharing.
A look at what soils and light technologies mean in our lives as said by those who work in these industries. A message good for all who hear. 2015 is the International Year of Soils and Light Technology.
The first Comedian from the Spice Isle, Grenada to hit the international Comedy scene, Lindon Fatman George. Listen as George shares his journey from a reluctant school boy nudged on to the stage to performing at the Caribbean Kings of Comedy. But for most of this year George has been sidelined, recovering from a Stroke that hit just around Christmas 2013. Commitment to his craft and a comeback already in play are signs of a man not ready to quit.
Award winning author of Science-fiction and fantasy novels. Nalo Hopkinson has fueled her Caribbean (Jamaica) roots and its ancestral beliefs into a quality writing that spans several publications. The ever cheerful Nalo shares how she started writing, in her thirties, and how to take charge of your own writing. You’ll be laughing along with both of us.
She has provided expertise for developing economies in several countries as far as South Africa. Antiguan born, Dominican resident, and spouse of an Ambassador, economist Dr. Silvia Charles has some insightful thoughts on how Caribbean countries can grow their economies. A very worth while listen to this world travelled nature enthusiast and President of the Organization of Women of the Americas.
Providing quality healthcare is the pledge of the entire staff at the Barbados Fertility Centre. The internationally recognized institution provides IVF and donor services to couples seeking conception options. Dr. Juliet Skinner, Director and co-founder of BFC talks about her move back to her homeland, the need for her services and the progress of Barbados Fertility Centre.
“People know the place, they want to go there,” says Mr. Robert F. Priddy of the Caribbean and getting medical care there.The President of American World Clinics talks about the organization’s plans and their progress in having specialty quality care on several islands by 2015. Services for both locals and visitors alike with equipment for services offered. A must listen to for a burgeoning industry for Caribbean economies.
“I am doing my best to carry on the work of my ancestors,” said Frances-Anne Solomon. Film-maker, artist, entrepreneur talks about her time at the BBC, which effected her desire to create access through film to Caribbean history and storytelling. Listen as this England born, Trinidad and Canada raised powerhouse of a woman talks about the Caribbean Tales family and her wish for Caribbean film to be accessible and sustainable for generations.
Ryan VanDenabeele, more commonly known as RumShop Ryan, a Kansas native and now pledged Caribbean blogger and traveler talks about how he managed to get close to Florida waters and to the Caribbean. His experiences on the islands, what he promotes on his blog and his affinity to the ‘rumshop‘ will get your attention. I am pleased to present a chat from a traveler who truly loves what he does, complements of the countries that make up the Caribbean.
Dr. Jerome Teelucksighn, history professor at the University of The West Indies – St. Augustin campus in Trinidad talks about the interchangeability of the terms West Indian and Caribbean. It has become a generational and identifying marker for people from the region. As well, the Caribbean is in an identity stage inclusive of the cultures that make the Caribbean home. Listen and be engaged as he shares his thoughts on a Caribbean Empire influenced by West Indians who have and are impacting influence through their craft throughout the world.
International Beekeeping trainer Paul Sheppard shares his expertise on honey bees and the great prospect as a major economic earner for farmers in the Caribbean. His suggested cost and environmentally friendly form of honey making? The natural way, using trees and vegetation, along side top bar hives made from natural raw materials. Paul hosts thehoneybeesteward blog where all things bees and happenin’ live.
Dr. Cardinal Warde, Professor at MIT tells Kim about giving back to Caribbean youngsters through his love and life in Science, the Caribbean Science Foundation -Â and their SPISE summer programme. Caribbean economies would do well with opportunities these underexplored fields – science, engineering and technology create for entrepreneurship and mass employment. A powerful interview worthy of sharing over and over.
Kim talks to Penny Bowen, Fundraising and Campaign Development Officer with the Foundation for the Development of Caribbean Children (FDCC). The foundation, based in Barbados provides early education services to children zero to five years. Penny talks about the history of the FDCC and its flagship Roving Caregivers programme in the islands they serve. An information clad conversation about the achievements and obstacles the FDCC faces and the joy Penny gets from her job.
Kim talks with guest Nina Compton, finalist on Season 11 of Bravo’s Top Chef. The Culinary ambassador talks about the show and Saint Lucia’s opportunity to become a culinary destination. Nina is the show’s first guest, and what an honour.