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Caribbean Content Creators
by Lyndon Baptiste
We talk to content creators about the business of creativity, content creation and growing on social media in the Caribbean.
Episodes
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045: A course for writers who want to self-publish
I'm working on a course that shows aspiring writers how to design and and self-publish a book as a paperback and ebook using print-on-demand companies like IngramSpark and Kindle Direct Publishing. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/a8e9GMPwpTJfAytU9
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044: Scheduling for content creators
As a content creator, the thing I struggle with the most is time management. I realised this particularly in 2024 when I set concrete goals. Two blog posts per week; Focus on YouTube; Publish 5 YouTube Shorts every week; One podcast episode per week. I set ambitious goals but didn't have a plan.…
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043: On becoming a better content creator
Today I want to talk to you about becoming a better content creator. I've been a writer and YouTuber since 2008, but I should warn you: it's only in 2024 that I committed to becoming a better content creator. I may not be the ideal guide. These are merely my thoughts, and how I go about things...
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042: What drives you as a content creator?
As a content creator, how can I become a professional? Time: I need a schedule. Besides content creation, I have a job. I have a young family. Ideally, I want to spend time with my wife and children on weekends. if I have to work on Saturdays I will, but I don't work on Sundays. There. I know my...
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041: How to make music reaction videos on your smartphone
Today we are chatting with Bar Miztah, a Trinidadian YouTuber who creates reaction videos. In the podcast, we dive into his process of creating reaction videos. I was honestly blown away when I learned that he uses his phone. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify. Here are the Key takeaways....
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040: Lessons in collaboration
As a content creator I love collaborating with other content creators. I learn from the interaction and realise that I'm not alone, that there's a community of content creators thinking about the things I think about and struggling with the things I struggle with. Collaboration allows you to...
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039: Do you celebrate your wins?
In episode 039 I highlighted 11 content creator goals for 2024. One was to raise money for Farmer Harry to travel from Trinidad to Antigua. It looked like a distant dream until Suzy's Roti Parlour from Brooklyn, New York, showed up. Link with Suzy's Roti Parlour: http://www.suzysroti.com/ The…
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038: 7 lessons I learned after 15 years of YouTube and 500+ videos
After 15 years of YouTube I'm sharing my thoughts on personal branding, gear and creative burnout. 👉 Website: https://potbake.com/ My books are on Amazon.com: 👉 90 Days of Violence: https://amzn.to/3he61Vz 👉 oOh My Testicles!: https://amzn.to/2RbfvGe 👉 Boy Days: https://amzn.to/3ildxPy 👉 Men...
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037: A little bit every day
As a content creator who wants to achieve success, you have a responsibility to do a little bit every day. I was writing an article for Caribbean Content Creators when my four-year-old daughter walked in and picked up a novella I wrote in 2007. Here's what I hope is an inspiring exchange that…
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036: I'm a YouTuber from the Caribbean. Here are my big hairy goals for 2024
I’m not in the habit of setting goals. I trust my instinct. For the most part, I wing it. Since 2008 I’ve been winging it as a self-published writer and a YouTuber. I write when I feel like it; record when I feel like it; publish when I feel I like it. Not accountable to anyone, including myself.…
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035: Rendelina Reviews on Caribbean Food Vlogs and the road to 200,000 subscribers
Rendelina (Rendel + Melina) is a married couple who enjoy life, food and value for their dollar. In this episode we chat about their backstory, their partnership with Mobil, gear, merchandise and what 2024 holds in store for them. Connect with Rendelina on Facebook:...
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034: The business of content creation in the Caribbean
What happens behind the scenes as a content creator in Trinidad and Tobago when you're trying to balance creativity and making a living. 👉 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lyndonbaptiste 👉 My website: https://potbake.com/ 👉 Living in T & T? Order my books:...
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033: Video and social media for entrepreneurs
Recently a classmate invited me to talk to young entrepreneurs on how technology enables content creators to identify and capitalize on new opportunities. In preparing for the discussion I recorded a podcast.
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032: 13 Caribbean Content Creators I'd love to chat with
In this episode I list Caribbean Content Creators I'd love to chat with. The list includes David Rudder; Super Blue; Rachel Price; Lingo; Akash Samaroo.
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031: The rise of Foodie Nation and Influencer Negotiation Tips
Today we're chatting with Shaun Alexander, a co-founder at Foodie Nation about the platform's story, monetisation, why content creators need to start thinking about themselves as a business, and how to negotiate sponsored content. Subscribe to Foodie Nation: https://www.youtube.com/@FoodieNation...
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030: Building a publishing company in the Caribbean
Today we're chatting with Robert R. Gibson, a poet from Barbados, about his experience as a poet, editor and independent book publisher, and how he uses social media to promote his publishing company. Robert is a member of the League of Extraordinary Poets in Barbados, and he's also known as...
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029: 13 Lessons I Learned as a Newbie Podcaster
On November 1st 2022, I launched a podcast for Caribbean Content Creators. In this episode I reflect on my development, repurposing content, monetizing your podcast as a YouTuber and content creator; and planning interviews. 👉 Visit https://www.designbyspirit.com/ 👉 Connect with Christophe on...
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028: Simmy De Trini on the journey to international success as a female stand-up comedian
Today we're talking to Rhea-Simone Auguste or "Simmy De Trini", a content creator, comedian, MC and radio presenter. Today I hope to learn about her work as a comedian, her creative process and the business of comedy in Trinidad and Tobago. Connect with Simmy De Trini:...
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027: Vince Warnock on Anchor.fm and the power of ChatGPT for podcasters
Today we're talking to Vince Warnock about podcasting and the work that goes into preparing for an interview. Vince is an author, marketing strategist, and host of Chasing the Insights. He's been presented with numerous awards and is part of the Fearless 50, a program designed by Adobe to…
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026: DJ KiddFrost on being a Wedding Deejay, and Creative Burnout
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Caribbean Content Creators! Today, we're joined by a man who knows how to keep the party going all night long. He's a Caribbean DJ and producer hailing all the way from Trinidad and Tobago. With over two million downloads on his Soundcloud…
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025: Branding for content creators
In this episode of Caribbean Content Creators we're chatting with Christophe Pierre about branding for content creators. Branding includes elements of character, content, and consistency. We also dive into different types of content creators can post for a holistic strategy: behind-the-scenes;...
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024: Tik Tok for small businesses: Fix or Fling?
In this episode of Caribbean Content Creators we talk to Joey Temal, a technician and appliance repairman from Trinidad and Tobago, about how he streamlines his business using apps like WhatsApp, Google Forms, Tik Toks; branding; monetization; and finding creative solutions for seemingly boring...
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023: 3 video production and editing tips
It's important for content creators to improve their video production and editing skills. As I approach 10,000 YouTube subscribers, we're talking about establishing shots, shooting with editing in mind, and how I organise my project folders, music, sfx etc. 👉 Recommend a guest:...
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022: Love, Marriage and YouTube
In this episode of Caribbean Content Creators we chat with two amazing YouTubers, Lance and Louise from Trinidad. We chat about inspiration, their first YouTube video, and how "appreciation" influences their content creation strategy. Connect with Lance and Louise on YouTube:...
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021: The wonderful world of content creation (and Open Broadcaster Software)
In this episode of Caribbean Content Creators we talk about a free software that content creators can use to level up their livestreams and offline recordings. 👉 Sign up for my web design bootcamp: https://potbake.com/courses/👉 Living in T & T? Order my books:...
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020: YouTube Monetization with “Trini Style with Dinesh”
In this episode we talk with YouTuber named “Trini Style with Dinesh” about his YouTube journey, gear, editing software, and his struggles to get monetized as a food vlogger from the Caribbean. Connect with Trini Style with Dinesh On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trinistylewithdinesh On...
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019: Pricing for content creators
Ishmael Baig is a seasoned Digital Marketing professional with expertise in branding, consulting, and course development. With over 7 years of experience in the field, he has worked with a diverse range of clients, both locally and internationally, including Chief Brand Products, Mr. Spiceno, Old...
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018: “Community” and “Target audience” (for content creators)
#18 Recently I went walking around a park, and looking at different groups I put into perspective something I've ignored as a content creator: community and target audience. 👉 Living in T & T? Order my books: https://forms.gle/Mh2PtEwJqfnsXAiG8 My books are on Amazon.com: 👉 90 Days of Violence:...
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017: YouTube lessons from a retiree who sounds like Morgan Freeman
Today we're talking to pointboy12 (Brian Ramsey) about his YouTube journey to 6,000 subscribers and over 1 million views. His channel is dedicated to outdoor activities in the Caribbean and features beaches, rivers, bird watching, and street food of Trinidad and Tobago. His videos that feature...
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016: How to record, publish and promote your music as an independent artist
Today we're talking with Sean Young Wing a musician, photographer, and YouTuber from Trinidad. I'm hoping that at the end of this discussion, we know everything about recording and publishing, distributing, and marketing a song in Trinidad and Tobago. Looking for audio, photo, or video services?...
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015: Agriculture and YouTube in Trinidad
Reaping What you Sow is a YouTuber from Trinidad and Tobago. One of his goals is to build a community that has a passion for agriculture and a love for sharing knowledge and resources that will encourage food stability for all. It's January 2022 and at the time of this recording, he has 639...
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014: Making your life easier as a content creator
Today we're talking about the things that make your life harder as a content creator, and what you can do to ease the burden and enhance your creativity. Connect with me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lyndonbaptiste 👉 Living in T & T? Order my books: https://forms.gle/Mh2PtEwJqfnsXAiG8 My...
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011: A Caribbean Tale about finding a BIG book publisher
Kevin Jared Hosein is an award-winning writer from Trinidad. In 2015, he was the Caribbean regional winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Competition. In 2018 he won the prize with a story named Passage. It's a compelling story written in Creole. To date, he's published three books. His first...
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012: Balancing passion and making a living as a Content Creator
#12 Recently on Clubhouse, I met a content creator from Trinidad, and when I asked him what he was up to, he said, "I'm trying to make a living while being passionate about my work". His words left an impression on me. Because although content creation is a side hustle for me. there are things…
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013: Hitting 10,000 YouTube subscribers with Trinbago Vibes
Trinbago Vibes is a YouTuber who hit 10,000 subscribers in January 2023. His bio describes him as an island dude wishing to showcase Trinidad and Tobago, Two islands, One Nation, a Multicultural society of people representing the Red, White and Black. He joined YouTube on 29 Mar 2020, and as of…
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010: How to make Useful Content and build relationships with customers
If you're a business owner or content creator, and you're interested in building long-term relationships with customers and employees through useful, video, photography and live-streaming content, this episode is for you. Today we're talking to Juma Bannister. Juma is a husband, father, and…
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009: Stand-up Comedy in Trinidad with Errol Fabien
Errol Fabien is a comedian, television and radio presenter from Trinidad and Tobago. Born in Guapo, Point Fortin, he's number 6 of 9 children. He attended Naparima College, where he studied theater. In 1978 he joined the West Indian Theather Company. He's appeared in ads, plays and movies with a...
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008: 5 things I learned from making YouTube videos
In 2008 I posted my first YouTube video. Around 2018 I started posting more consistently and grew the channel to 9,200 subscribers. Today I'm talking about having goals, consistency, planning, experimenting, and having a second YouTube Channel. 👉 My website: https://www.potbake.com 👉 My YouTube...
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007: The road to 150,000 TikTok followers with The Trini Alphabet Guy
Today we're talking to Stephon Felmine, a content creator from Trinidad. He's an Economics teacher at Morvant Secondary school and his Facebook page describes him as the TikTok Trini Alphabet Guy. On the 11th of April 2020, he posted his first Tik Tok video and since then he's amassed almost...
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006: Becoming a video editor with Yayon Vlogs
One day, long before I started editing videos, I stumbled across a Final Cut editor named Kwasi Holder. Kwasi is a content creator on YouTube with a crazy ambition to walk across Trinidad. Today we're talking about Vlogmas, how he got started, where he learns, and the importance of storytelling....
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005: I'm a Caribbean Writer. Here's how I self-published my first book
Recently I posted a video on TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, asking subscribers if they had any questions about publishing a book in Trinidad and Tobago. Today I'm answering those questions. 👉 My website: https://www.potbake.com 👉 Order my books: https://forms.gle/Mh2PtEwJqfnsXAiG8 👉 Subscribe:...
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004: Monetisation and other YouTube problems
My talk with YouTuber "Kaleel Studio" continues into the world of YouTube, identifying products, burnout and problems YouTubers from Trinidad and the Caribbean potentially face in 2023. To recap, Kaleel has served as a visual arts teacher in primary and secondary schools. His ambition is to bring...
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003: Where Art meets YouTube
Today we're talking to Kaleel Kanor-Doublier, an artist, architect, and content creator from Trinidad and Tobago. Kaleel has served as a visual arts teacher in primary and secondary schools. His ambition is to bring the Caribbean art scene to viewers and build a stronger community of artists and...
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001: YouTube and Trini Food
Today we're playing All Fours with Trini YouTuber, Trouble from "Trini Out and About" and talking about his childhood, YouTube and the perfect "curry chicken". Connect with Trini Out and About: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriniOutAbout My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lyndonbaptiste
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002: Self-publishing in Trinidad: The Ghost of Caura
#2 We're talking to Lance Baptiste, a writer and content creator from Trinidad and Tobago about his book, The Ghost of Caura. The Ghost of Caura is historical fiction and tells the story of how, in 1945, the colonial government in Trinidad and Tobago dynamited a church in Caura and displaced an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We talk to content creators about the business of creativity, content creation and growing on social media in the Caribbean.
HOSTED BY
Lyndon Baptiste
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