Reclaiming Caribbean Roots: Tami Dee Garcia on Heritage and Identity

In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris engages in a profound conversation with Tami Dee Garcia—Cultural Heritage Reconnection Coach, author, and speaker—about reclaiming Caribbean cultural identity and navigating family history. Tami shares her deeply personal journey of connecting with her Dominican and Jamaican roots, raising an Ethiopian daughter in a multicultural environment. Her lived experiences illuminate the challenges and rewards of reconnecting with ancestral heritage and how family genealogy shapes our identities across generations and geographies. With over 30 years in cultural education, Tami empowers others to rediscover their Caribbean heritage and embrace their family's legacy. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on preserving cultural traditions, enhancing one's family history, and fostering a sense of belonging in today’s interconnected world. The core message: your heritage is your birthright—start small, be intentional, and reconnect to create belonging across generations.                                                                                                                                                                                              Websites: httpshttps://www.tamigarcia.com/ httpshttps://www.instagram.com/tamideegarcia/ https://linktr.ee/TamiDeeGarcia  History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/ Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/   Follow: 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 Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/ Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/ Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://youtu.be/CqnzwtsTdQY #CaribbeanHistory #FamilyHistory #GenealogyPodcast #CulturalHeritage #IdentityAndBelonging #DiasporaStories #AncestryResearch #CaribbeanDiaspora #HeritageReconnection #JamaicanHistory #DominicanRoots #CaribbeanCulture #PreservingHeritage #OralHistory #DiasporaVoices #Heritage #colonialism #culturalidentity #familygenealogy