Empowering Caribbean Women: The Impact of ROSCAs on Community and Financial Support

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, we explore Caribbean history and the profound influence of ROSCAs (Rotating Savings and Credit Associations) on community financial support. Join host Wendy Aris and guest Andrea Barrett, a founding member of the Banker Ladies Council, as they share insights into how these informal financial systems empower Caribbean women and foster strong familial ties. Experience personal narratives that illustrate the cultural significance of ROSCAs, and learn about their evolution from traditional cash collections to modern-day technology. This episode sheds light on the interconnectedness of heritage and community mutual aid, emphasizing the importance of collective financial support in shaping a better future. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, like, and review. Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories to light. BIO: Andria Barrett is a founding member of The Banker Ladies Council and is in a Partner Bank. She is a community activist from Canada and the founder of The Diversity Agency. Barrett’s focus is helping women-led entrepreneurs through mutual aid. She serves as a board member to the Culinary Tourism Alliance, HAGO (Help A Girl Out) and is a member of the Congress of Black Women. The Canadian SME named her one of the Most Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders two years in a row, and she was named the 2022 Rotman Family Entrepreneur of the Year. Andria is being mentored by Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein, Canada Research Chair, in Africana Development & Feminist Political Economy and Associate Professor of Global Development and Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Dr. Hossein coined the concept of Black Social Economy. Website: https://www.andriabarrett.com/   Apps https://www.susuappllc.com/ https://susulend.com/   Banker Ladies https://www.bankerladiescouncil.ca/ https://africanaeconomics.com/portal-news-and-events/2023/5/29/the-banker-ladies-council-secure-funding https://geo.coop/articles/banker-ladies-council   Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #cariBBeaNhistory #money #slavery #colonialhistory #CaribbeanHistory  #podcast #culturalsignificance #financialempowerment #collectivefinancialaid #communitysupport