Adele Jn Baptiste is young; but still a veteran in the Caribbean Insurance Industry with more than 17+ years experience she now holds a Country Manager role with a regional market leader. Hear her story from an Executive Assistant to a successful multi-family property investor and AirBnb multiple "Super Host" awards recipient. Learn how she was abl…

Jade Hutchinson is a talented, customer-centric and solution-oriented Industrial Designer. He is on a mission to effect positive change through the use of technology, specifically in the areas of Agriculture and Renewable Energy. His career journey included leading multidisciplinary teams through complex infrastructure projects at the 2012 London O…

Odette Carey-Russell always knew that she wanted to own a home. More than that; she always wanted at least two units with the second helping to subsidize the other one that she would occupy. Follow her amazing journey with disappointments, twists, turns, lessons and ultimately, success. Learn what to look for when selecting a location to purchase p…

10 years removed from being the first local CEO of Cable & Wireless TCI and originally hailing from South Caicos; husband, father, author, show host, educator, public advocate, patriot, and owner of multiple businesses including an Accounting firm, a Property Management business, a home goods store, as well as other business interests - Drexwell Se…

Can Caribbean families create and run a successful property investing business? What challenges typically come up when deciding on embarking on such a venture? What will be the company's name? Who ultimately decides? What about shareholders; who gets more? Who gets to be in charge? Should non-blood relatives be invited to participate? What role doe…

If ever there was a survivor or "overcomer" story this is it! Episode 23 with Kieran brought a number of listeners to tears but this one potentially can redefine our definition of struggle and humble beginnings. Raised by his grandmother, Hervin Thomas, a self proclaimed "praying man" had to fend for himself growing up. Scarce resources in the hous…

Raised by entrepreneurial parents, St. Lucian-born Natalie John has business in her DNA. From the early days of helping her mom in their family-owned restaurant and boutique as well as seeing her father operate a number of businesses ranging from furniture manufacturing to real estate. After having completed her college degree and settling into a G…

Paul Campbell is a well travelled and accomplished Hospitality Accountant. He has over 25 years experience working in the top Hotel chains in the region - most of these jobs taking his family away from home. What happens when they finally decide to build an investment property back home in Jamaica, manage remotely, long-distance via telephone calls…

Courtney "Curty” Louis knows all too well the line from Drake's song..."started from the bottom, now we're here!" A student of visual art from high school; his interest also extended to music, specifically writing and later musical production. Hear his amazing story as a CREATIVE who started recording in his bedroom as he juggled life with seasonal…

Sheffield Douglas and Urica Primus are co-founders of Stabroek Solutions - a women-founded and operated real estate relocation company providing comprehensive services to expats in Guyana. We chat with "Sheffy" as she prefers to be called, one half of the dynamic duo and get a real sense of what their business entails. Gain insight into the intrica…

An Environmental Laboratory Supervisor by day, St. Croix-born Danny Deterville moonlights as serial entrepreneur. The chemistry major credits his mindset of wanting to change his life circumstances back then as the driving force to starting and growing a multi-island successful clothing business, a property development enterprise and now an ATM ser…

Raised in an entrepreneurial family, Robert Taylor was determined to save for that famous "10% deposit" needed to purchase his first piece of land. Being a full-time musician of 20+ years it took a little time, but with sacrifice and persistence he was able to secure a mortgage and acquire his piece of St. Lucia. With 'approved' plans, the intentio…

Seeking a change from teaching, mathematician and music teacher Christine Laurent, on the advice of a friend decided to rent out part of her home to earn some extra money and help with her mortgage during the renovation and build process. The long-term rental arrangement proved troublesome until she stumbled across room sharing via the Air Bnb plat…

In Kitt and Sarah’s epic return to podcasting, they track the career of Kristin Stewart and her icon status as both Bella Swan and Diana Spencer. It sure feels good to be back.By Kitt & Sarah

Brian has been in real estate since 1999 when he started as an agent. In 2006, he opened BSRG and specializes in helping customers and clients realize their buying/selling goals through a patient, knowledgeable approach. He manages all parts of the process from the initial meeting, to the attorney processes, through to closing for his clients. With…

The successful completion of a Masters Degree in Construction Law, Arbitration and Adjudication in July 2019 simply to broaden her mastery of her profession, is only the latest in a series of qualifications Tryce Loctar-Polis would have racked up over the last two decades. Always a very determined and confident young woman, she was pushed into the …

With skills unconsciously forged by his creative environment, Roger Skeete always loved building things with his hands from a tender age. Having a brother who is a chef, well-known for his unique recipes, a serial entrepreneur as a mother, a professional landscaping aunt and a preeminent architect as an uncle; there was little surprise that his car…

Sir Paul Altman is a Caribbean Real Estate icon. Returning home to Barbados in the 70s from university with a Business Degree and economics major, he joined his father's real estate business. His success and experience in managing the properties of typical non-resident family friends and associates gave him the confidence to make the bold move to d…

Garry Prosper has done amazing things with very small spaces. With hundreds of 4+ STAR ratings on the major online accommodation booking platforms; his guests have overwhelmingly endorsed him. He credits this creativity with his very humble upbringing and growing up in a one bedroom house (an extended family) with "everything being right there!". E…

With over a decade of experience in the Caribbean financial industry, which started in Jamaica, Ana-Kaye Greene has honed her skills in the areas of international fixed income and money market trading, corporate treasury management and managing the portfolios of high net-worth individuals and institutions. Currently managing a US$170 million invest…

Family circumstances forced a young Keiran Lecompte to have to fend for himself from the tender age of 14 years old. With the help of extended family, friends, teachers, neighbors and maybe 1,000+ carwashes he was able to pay his way through high school. Shortly thereafter he landed a photography and videography job at (the time) one of the island'…

Thomas Theobalds is an Attorney-At-Law and Partner with the firm Brickstone Law located in Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, St. Lucia. He primarily practices in the areas of Banking, Corporate and Commercial Law as well as Real Estate and Development Law. He attended the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, where he obtained a Bachelor…

We dive into 2019’s The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston and a brunette (unfortunately) Reese Witherspoon. We discuss the extensive ensemble cast, the comparison between Steve Carell’s boss characters Michael Scott and Mitch Kessler (of The Morning Show), and what we hope for season 2, coming this September!…

Gale Cumberbatch started off as a concierge agent at a leading Caribbean hotel chain where she developed a strong work ethic and learned the foundation of superior customer service. She began her career in the Finance Industry at the St. Lucia Development Bank as the Senior Risk Analyst then transitioned from development Banking to Securities at Fi…

Time for another STIR episode! In reviewing what we spent our screen time during the month of June, we cover Kardashian love triangles, Florence Pugh’s status as a fashion icon, and everything we were obsessed with this month, including rants about the MCU and Game of Thrones!

Jamal Francis is a qualified architect with more than 15 years experience in construction and design. Substantively, he is a Director at The Design House Ltd; a cutting edge design consultancy firm headed by two registered Architects, a Mechanical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer, and backed up by a dynamic team of young fresh technicians. He is…

The time has arrived! We can’t spend a season talking about Reese without deep-diving her career-defining film Legally Blonde. We discuss the origins of Elle Woods, our favorite moments and quotes, and find out how we fit into the women of Elle’s world. Join us for this very special episode!

Werner Houson is a Physical Planning Officer in the Department of Planning with more than ten years experience. The Department also houses the Development Control Authority (DCA) - the authority which grants the approvals for all land and building development in St. Lucia. With degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Environment and Natural Resource Man…

In our first episode of Volume III, we are taking on Cruel Intentions, the maybe-cult classic starring the 90’s biggest stars, including our very own Reese Witherspoon. We discuss the very obvious worst part of this movie and our love for upper east side content.

Nestor Alfred is the Chief Executive Officer of St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. He has held numerous executive positions within the financial services sector in taxation, banking (offshore & domestic) and financial regulations across the Caribbean. In a former role as Chief Regulator for Saint Lucia’s Offshore and Insurance sector,…

Did you know that Reese Witherspoon was arrested in 2013? We didn’t either. She’s also won an Oscar and owns a production company and is all around an entrepreneurial superstar. Join us as we deep dive all things Reese in our introduction episode to Volume Three: Reese’s Pieces!!

Melissa Marius OECS Brand Manager at Unicomer Saint Lucia Limited (better known as COURTS) is a detailed oriented, creative and enthusiastic marketing and communications professional. With over nine years experience in managing regional and international brands learn how her company with its increasingly wide product range and financing options can…

It’s time for a STIR episode! We recap our screen time this month, dishing about Olivia Rodrigo’s new album SOUR, Ariana Grande’s backyard wedding, the books and movies from years past that we’re just getting around to now, and the upcoming releases that we’re super excited about.

In our final episode of Volume II, we cover the most quintessential British show of all time: The Crown. Our "Crowning Episode", as Kitt calls it, dives into the production, characterization, and historical accuracy of Netflix's record breaking show. Put on your most brightly covered cardigan, suppress your emotions, and make yourself a cup of tea …

This week we deep dive into the Great British Baking Show! What does it take to be Britain's best amateur baker? From cakes & bread to Old Greg & Would You Rather this episode covers a VaRiEtY of topics. Ready, 3...2...1 BAKE!

Against the initial wishes of his mother, and at what seemed to be an inopportune time; Rupert Pinder purchased his first piece of land when a friend who could no longer complete the transaction, passed it on to him. Rupert has held several roles in the public and private sectors as either a Trade or Regulatory Economist in addition to being an Adj…

With over 20+ years managerial experience in both public and private sectors in the areas of economics, marketing, research and customer loyalty; Karline Purcell has recently been appointed the Deputy CEO of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme. Get exclusive insight into the strategic objectives of the programme, differentiators, qualif…

On this week’s episode, we’re headed to Dublin! Normal People stole our hearts, and honestly, we’ll never recover. We explore themes of identity, love, and try out our Irish accents. We also rank Connell’s best cries along with our own, because, with a show like Normal People, you won’t cry just once.…

On this special bonus episode, we are joined by our friend and expert podcaster Lee Parham, the host of Are You Not Podcast. Using the nominees of the 2021 Oscars, we draft our ideal cast and crew. For a more in-depth look at the Oscars, check out Lee’s podcast Are You Not...?

Forced into Property Development due to family life changes, Trinbagonian electrical and computer Engineer Richard Small likens his journey thus far to that of "the little train that could". Learn how he grew from doing a single home reno to multi-family housing projects and ultimately using his skillset to research, access and implement affordable…

Celebrity Robberies. Fearless (Taylor’s Version). New York Times Daily Mini Crossword Puzzle. Niche Instagram Influencers. It’s time for April’s Screen Time In Review -- Affectionally dubbed STIR from this moment forward. Enjoy this mid-volume break from British Television!

One week prior to the first eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in April 2021, we sat down with Maurice "Mr. Property" John - a computer science major who leverages the power of technology and innovation with his love for real estate development and real estate education. Hear how being the son of a property valua…

On this week’s episode, we’re covering iconic moments from Killing Eve, the smash hit cat & mouse thriller starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh. We also ask the MOST important question: of all those stunning locations, where is your ideal assassination? (We know, only the essential conversations on this podcast)…

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we conclude our "Women in Property" Series with Customer Service Professional, Entrepreneur and Property Developer Suzette Merille-Alexander. This self proclaimed "normal home-owner", "normal property investor" shares her career experiences and how she ended up with their income suite. Understand …

In this week’s episode, we’re exploring our massive girl crush on Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the genius behind the international hit Fleabag and the lesser-known Crashing. We deep dive PWB’s career and our love of her insightful and snarky storytelling. Plus, don’t miss it as we dish on the most toxic thing we’ve ever done in a relationship (in true Fle…

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Accountant, Investment Banker, International Project Manager & Property Developer Amanda Jean-Baptiste. Becoming a qualified accountant by 22 and then pursuing an MBA in Finance paved the way for her to be recruited by top-tier investment bank Lehman…

Volume II has arrived! The British are officially here, and we’re kicking things off with BRIDGERTON! We discuss the Netflix show that took over the world and took over our lives, examining the pride and prejudice vibes and also the deliciously dramatic elements that made this period drama feel brand new. Last but certainly not least, we pair each …

We continue our celebration of International Women's Month 2021; in this episode we pivot to address the burning issue raised by our viewers and listeners - FINANCE! Meet Rolf Phillips newly appointed Managing Director of Bank of Saint Lucia Ltd (BOSL). A senior financial services professional with tremendous Caribbean-wide experience (Barclays/FCI…

In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with GM, Accountant, Entrepreneur & Property Developer Karen Fontenelle-Peter. Being number 9 of 11 children, her love for numbers was inevitable. Learn how to beat the financing trap and the trick to pay less and get more to help anyone get on the proper…

This week, we’re bringing you a special mini-episode, recapping Volume 1 of the Not A Phase Pod, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, revealing the theme Volume 2! Give this episode a listen to find out what we’ll be talking about when we’re officially back on March 30th. Until then, byeeeeee <3