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Growing Up Caribbean

by Shona Bramble

This podcast explores the life and culture of the Caribbean. Your host Shona Bramble, who was born on the island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and living in the United States, will take you on journeys to different islands and give you a slice of the Caribbean experience. So grab your favorite dish or drink, grab a friend and tune in to learn, discover and see what it's like to "Grow Up Caribbean".

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Episodes

  1. EPISODE 12: Season 1 Finale - RECAP

    In the Season 1 finale of Growing Up Caribbean, host Shona Bramble highlights the episodes of the first season. She allows you to taste a little bit of what each of the episodes had to offer. She also shares the vision of the next season and some of the countries you will hear from as she…

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  2. EPISODE 11: Traveling to The Bahamas with Guest Theo Neilly

    This episode of "Growing up Caribbean" takes us to the beautiful islands of THE BAHAMAS. My special guest, Theo Neilly, who is the Consul General of The Bahamas to Washington DC, carries us through his childhood living on the island of Eleuthera. He welcomes us to the beautiful pink sand beaches...

  3. EPISODE 10: Our Diaspora

    This episode of Growing Up Caribbean explores the Diaspora that has the ability to take the Caribbean islands further as they develop and find their place on the world stage. This growing entity has great power within the communities where they exist and work. But how can it grow? How can it...

  4. EPISODE 9: Traveling to Puerto Rico with Guest Cinthia Sharfman

    This episode of Growing up Caribbean takes us to one of the Spanish-speaking islands in the Caribbean - Puerto Rico. My guest and very dear friend Cinthia Sharfman shares what "connects" her to her home and to other islands, and how making "connections" has been an important part of her life...

  5. EPISODE 8: *SPECIAL REPORT*: Volcanic Eruption on the Island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with Guest Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble

    This very SPECIAL EPISODE of "Growing Up Caribbean" has been created to address the crisis that is currently happening on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On April 9, 2021, the island began experiencing explosive volcanic eruptions from its volcano, La Soufriere. This…

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  6. EPISODE 7: Traveling to Trinidad & Tobago with Guest - Glenda Laurent Dickonson

    This episode of Growing Up Caribbean takes us to the sister islands of TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. My guest Glenda Laurent Dickonson sheds some light on her life growing up in Trinidad, the role the church played in her life and the diversity of the island itself. She takes us through the colorful scenes…

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  7. EPISODE 6: The Music of Our Lives

    This episode of Growing up Caribbean takes you through a musically journey as we hear about the different types of music that exists in the Caribbean. Music tells the stories of the lives of those living in this region and brings special meaning in terms of where it's all rooted. Get ready to…

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  8. EPISODE 5: Traveling to Jamaica with Guest - Maple Benjamin

    This episode of Growing up Caribbean takes us to the island of JAMAICA through the eyes of one of its own. Through lively and vivid imagery of storytelling, Maple Benjamin shares her experiences of growing up on the island - the strange things she ate, the strange ways she spoke and the community...

  9. EPISODE 4: School Ties

    This episode of Growing Up Caribbean explores the Educational System in the Caribbean, beginning with a general overview (from the elementary level to the tertiary level) and closes with personal stories from the host about her own experiences going to school in the Caribbean.

  10. EPISODE 3: Family Matters (2) - St. Vincent

    This episode features members of the Bramble Family who all grew up in the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. They tell stories of what it was like, the way they lived from a family perspective and what makes them want to return to the island paradise.

  11. EPISODE 2: Family Matters

    This episode will discuss the family structures you can find in the Caribbean, who fits into the description of "family" and the roles the different members may play.

  12. EPISODE 1: Passport to Paradise

    In this first Episode of "Growing Up Caribbean", host Shona Bramble, introduces the podcast, what's in store for listeners as time goes by and provides a brief introduction of the many Caribbean islands. Consider this the episode where your passport is stamped and you are ready for take-off, so…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast explores the life and culture of the Caribbean. Your host Shona Bramble, who was born on the island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and living in the United States, will take you on journeys to different islands and give you a slice of the Caribbean experience. So grab your favorite dish or drink, grab a friend and tune in to learn, discover and see what it's like to "Grow Up Caribbean".

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Shona Bramble

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How many episodes does Growing Up Caribbean have?

Growing Up Caribbean currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Growing Up Caribbean about?

This podcast explores the life and culture of the Caribbean. Your host Shona Bramble, who was born on the island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines and living in the United States, will take you on journeys to different islands and give you a slice of the Caribbean experience. So grab your favorite...

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Growing Up Caribbean has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Growing Up Caribbean?

Growing Up Caribbean is created and hosted by Shona Bramble.
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