Already full of excitement as Sizzla now touch the stage...I spot a familiar face backstage, ZJ Sparks from Zip 103fm Jamaica. I have a lot of respect for Queens in the industry (broadcasting, entertainment and media) which definitely has its hurdles for us, and after following Sparks longtime on IG, hold her works in high esteem. Jamaican DJ, Host…

If Barbados never knew of this aspiring artist clean out of St. Kitts and Nevis...they now know of Byron Messia after his first vibrant and energetic performance in Barbados that had the crowd hot for the Barbados Reggae Showdown following line up artists. Born in Jamaica but raised in St. Kitts and Nevis Messia's viral hit 'Taliban' shows his grea…

Here at the first night of the Barbados Reggae Weekend 2024 at Legends of Reggae on Friday, we speak to Barbados' beloved Lil Rick. Performing as part of the very strong Bajan contingent of performers such as Ranking Ricky, Peter Ram, Kid Site, Daddy Plume, Nathalee, and more this electrifying medley of Barbadian artists would make any Bajan proud!…

Hailing just a few miles away from Barbados' best Reggae venue and home of the Barbados Reggae Weekend; Botanical Gardens, local to Grazettes, St. Michael, Aka 1 Press is young, fresh, full of talent and already bursting onto the Barbados Bashment Soca scene. Seeing young artists with an appreciation for seasoned and well-honed reggae musicians per…

This Legend of Reggae with unforgettable lover's rock reggae tunes from some of our favorite love songs, such as 'Do you Believe', 'Nothing at All', 'Bodyguard' and 'Love You' and the famous MJesque 'Speechless' is what you call a REAL entertainer! Known to melt any Empress' heart with his melodic charms this performance at the Barbados Reggae Week…

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 students at The University of the West Indies. This inte…

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 empowering values and self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated…

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 years. It has an energy and a vibe. You will always find…

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 listen, subscribe and share and look out for more content …

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 Media Services Production https://www.voices.com/acto…

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 Body Wholistic Clinic located here at Pelican Village,…

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 Free and Irie Podcast 2023 Host Natalya Peters A One L…

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 Natalya Peters A One Love Media Services Production https:/…

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 breathtaking Scotland District. Here in the heart of St. Andr…

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’ capital city Bridgetown at Azipho’s Creations newest …

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 have probably spoken to or at least heard of Sonia. Who…

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 was excited to put me into ballet and tap classes fro…

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 broadcasting but it actually all started in Theatre for…

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 those days). I was also a dancer, so everything was d…

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 downs,' to her own new range of natural healing oils. We ca…

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 Corner, main road, Black Rock St. Michael. Established o…

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 African culture and its diaspora. Why do we adorn ourse…

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 the show Show your continued support by subscribing! h…

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 wood carvings. Mahagony trees in Barbados are protected…

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 still developing in this region. Join me your host Na…

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 surprisingly yielding hundreds of trees was the star…