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Financially Free and Irie

by Natalya Peters

Interviews with Barbadian entrepreneur's on how they financially survive in one of the most expensive countries to live in the world. Hear our peoples triumph over adversity. Giving Everyday People a voice. Insights, stories, tips, advice and information to empower every listener.

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Episodes

  1. Working to Build a Stronger Nation

    Happy Holidays! In the last episode in the current series of Financially Free and Irie we talk to Ralph 'Bizzy' Williams about his book 'Working to Build a Stronger Nation' available now at the UWI bookshop, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. All proceeds from book sales go to a scholarship fund for...

  2. Glow Up Queen

    On this week's episode of Financially Free and Irie we talk to Marisa Daniel, Barbadian author whose first publication ‘Zuri Says you are Worthy’ is now available on Amazon and in local bookstores across the island. The book is a series of simple Affirmations for children to help them build...

  3. Onkphra

    In this week's episode I'm back at the Pelican Craft Village, in the heart of Barbados' capital city Bridgetown. There is one space here at Pelican that I love to visit. I have even recorded a few previous episodes here. Have been MC for many cultural and musical events at this space over the...

  4. Strumming for Life

    In this week's episode I talk to Paul Ignatius Springer whose musical career, birthed here in Barbados, has taken him and his guitar to many exciting places across the world. Many thanks again to my listeners and subscribers. It's a journey...thank you for coming with me! Please continue to…

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  5. Tula

    On this week's episode we talk art and culture with one of the islands renowned cultural practitioners, Victor Tula Lewis. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host Natalya Peters A One Love...

  6. Irie-dology

    The next time someone looks into your eyes...they may see way more than what you can imagine! One of the first radio programs that had really piqued my interest as a young presenter on Barbados’ no 1 radio station over 20 years ago was Chantel Selman’s program sponsored by her company The Light...

  7. Down to Earth Part 3

    Hear the third and final part of this interview with Ireka Jelani from Barbados' Roots and Grasses and Ngozi Farms and Cultural Sanctuary in the heart of the parish of St. Andrew. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially...

  8. Down to Earth Part 2

    We continue this journey of life...business, grief, faith and triumph over adversity with Ireka Jelani from Roots and Grasses and Ngozi Farms. Support the show Show your continued support by subscribing! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2208755/support Financially Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host…

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  9. Down to Earth

    I took a drive out in the beautiful Barbados countryside this morning to meet this week’s guest Ireka Jelani. I’m not the best with directions to be honest, but Ireka made it easy to find Ngozi Farms. I took a nice cool breezy drive to the Easterly parish of St. Andrew also known for its...

  10. King and Queen - Azipho Creations

    This week’s episode is particularly Irie as we speak to creative King and Queen duo who are well known artisans and business owners on the island Azizah and Ras Sipho Onifa. Members of Barbados’ Rastafarian Community and Co-Founders of Azipho Creations today we catch up in the heart of Barbados’...

  11. Bajan Budgeting

    I had a Facebook post a few weeks back…you know one of those memories. It was a picture from 10 years ago, broadcasting live on Voice of Barbados 92.9fm with this week’s guest, Sonia Small Als. If you have ever sort of a car loan in Barbados, a credit card, debt consolidation and or more...you…

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  12. Bajans in Movement

    If you have ever seen Strictly Come Dancing or Celebrity Come Dancing reality TV shows you will know of Britain's Len Goodman, the judge. I was recently saddened to hear of the passing of my old Dance teacher and mentor from Goodmans School of Dance back in the 80’s, Dartford's beloved, Len. Mum...

  13. Acting Out

    In this week's episode we talk to Donna Tull Cox. Recently back from Jamaica working on a Theatre mentorship program and still recovering from a very significant birthday celebration, we hear from Donna about Drama, Theatre and a lot more! Many people ask about to my training and background in...

  14. Classroom CEO

    Meet Barbados' youngest CEO, fourteen-year-old Dakarai Ellis of Valid Drip Brand! What happens when a young mind turns to business? Listen to this week's episode to find out... When I was thirteen, I was mainly into boys, which ones I fancied at school... music (the Sony Walkman was ‘it’ back in...

  15. Connections

    In this week's episode of Financially Free and Irie we take some time out under a shady neem tree, in our capital City, Bridgetown, to speak with Itasha from Connections Therapy Spa. An Itec certified massage therapist for over 20 years, Itasha talks of memories of Grandma's medicinal 'rub…

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  16. Knock out Punch!

    This week’s episode of Financially Free and Irie is called Knock Out Punch!! But we are not talking boxing… Who hasn’t heard of Garry’s Rum Punch? Not many to be honest, a well known business and brand, today we speak to its number 1 ambassador and founder, Garry, at Garry’s Rum Punch Pon the...

  17. Get Waisted

    This week on Financially Free and Irie I’m joined by Imari from Waist Beads Barbados. “Personalised Waist Beads to Adorn your Sacred Space made with Love.” Get ready to enter our sacred space with Financially Free where we talk about business, sisterhood, and the significance of waist beads in...

  18. Carving A Way Part 2

    In the second part of this program we hear more from Tito Clarke at King Blessed Creations. How did he get through at the Holetown Festival 2023? How does he market his work? Is there money to be made in art? And how you too can own your unique Tito Clarke, King Blessed Creations piece. Support…

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  19. Carving A Way Part 1

    This week on Financially Free and Irie I’m joined by Tito Clarke from King Blessed Wood Carvings, St. Stephens Hill, Barbados! A faithful member of the Rastafari Community Tito, with the support of his partner Jan and Rasta family has found his calling in creating beautiful and unique Mahagony…

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  20. Reel Story

    In this week’s episode we hear the ‘Reel Story’ from Teddy Calderon, Director of Audio Labb Studios with his extensive career covering music, video and film production on the island of Barbados and further afield. Teddy shares his insightful journey navigating through a cultural industry that is...

  21. Planting seeds

    This is my first Financially Free and Irie podcast in the series! This week we talk to Tamikia Skeete from J and T's Healthy Foods Barbados about her transition from the corporate world to setting up a family business. Being given a pepper from Trinidad, passing it onto her husband who planted it...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Interviews with Barbadian entrepreneur's on how they financially survive in one of the most expensive countries to live in the world. Hear our peoples triumph over adversity. Giving Everyday People a voice. Insights, stories, tips, advice and information to empower every listener.

HOSTED BY

Natalya Peters

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Interviews with Barbadian entrepreneur's on how they financially survive in one of the most expensive countries to live in the world. Hear our peoples triumph over adversity. Giving Everyday People a voice. Insights, stories, tips, advice and information to empower every listener.

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Financially Free and Irie is created and hosted by Natalya Peters.
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