Jamaican Roots, Global Perspective with Carrolee Moore

"Be sure that what you are doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you." From Jamaican roots to Texas living, Carrolee Moore shares how loss, resilience, and truth fuel her mission to help overlooked voices be heard. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael chats with Carrolee Moore—entrepreneur, storyteller, and fierce advocate for underrepresented voices. From her early years in Jamaica creating entire imaginary worlds in her backyard to navigating a new culture in Boston, Carrolee's journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to hide. She shares how losing her hair unexpectedly became a catalyst for stepping into her true self, leading her to help overlooked experts find their voice and share their ideas with the world. Her upcoming podcast, The Currency of Visibility, is a love letter to her former self—a reminder that success is not about fitting in, but about being rooted in truth. The conversation winds through memories of Jamaican breakfasts, the cultural layers of Boston, life in Texas, and the lessons she's learned in different "seasons" of life, including the loss of her father. Carrolee opens up about journaling as a tool for self-discovery, why empathy grows from lived experience, and her advice to rebels in waiting: make sure your goals are truly yours, not borrowed from someone else's definition of success. Quotable Quotes "I had to become the light in order to help people come out of their own darkness." "Seasons of life teach you something about yourself, the world, and your future." "Be sure that what you are doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you." "It's scary to meet yourself over and over again in the middle of the mess." "Suffering anywhere is not contained—it will come to your front door." Episode Highlights From Hiding to Seen | How losing her hair became a turning point for visibility and confidence. Rooted in Jamaica | Childhood memories of elaborate imaginary worlds and cultural grounding. Currency of Visibility | Helping overlooked and underestimated experts share their voice. Defining Success | Why you must know if your goals are truly yours—or borrowed from others. Food and Culture | From pineapple curry alligator to traditional aki and saltfish breakfasts. Resilience in Loss | Lessons from the death of her father and other life "seasons." Journaling the Journey | Capturing thoughts in writing and audio to uncover patterns and truths. Global Family Threads | How living in different countries shapes empathy and connection. Rebel Advice | Make sure what you're doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you. LINKS FROM EPISODE Carrolee on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carroleemoore/) Carrolee on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carroleemoore/) Carrolee Moore Website (https://www.carroleemoore.com/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com