The Mighty Force in a Small Package. 👩🏾🍳✨
For our third #TekTimeFiChat, Chef Candace Carr @chefcandacecarr shares why "Mi likkle but mi tallawah" is more than just a proverb,it’s her life’s blueprint.
In an industry where you can easily be underestimated based on your size, Candace reminds us that "mighty" comes from within. By mixing her faith with raw skill and an unstoppable drive, she proves that what you bring to the table is far bigger than any physical stature. Every challenge is just another chance to show that she’s small but definitely powerful.
🎧 Check out Episode 3 to hear Candace’s full journey on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Music.
The Frequency Check: Have you ever been underestimated? How do you let your "mighty" shine through when people try to play you small? Drop your story below! 👇🏾
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Your next big opportunity could start here. 🎤✨🎬
The Entertainment & Cultural Enterprise Management Programme at UWI Mona is offering short courses this May and June for future event planners, artist managers and creative entrepreneurs ready to level up their skills.
▪️ Event Planning & Design
▪️ Artist Management
Learn practical industry strategies, gain real-world insights, and leave with a UWI certificate plus ideas you can immediately apply to your brand, business or career.
📍 UWI Mona Campus
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📲 Limited spaces available — register now!
#uwimona #thefacultyofhumanitiesandeducation #eventplanning #artistmanagement #instituteofcaribbeanstudies
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) invites you to our upcoming Post Graduate Seminar featuring presenter Shantal Cover.
Ms. Cover will be exploring the vital topic: "Conceptualizing Cultural Heritage Discourse in 21st Century Jamaica: Examining Alignment, Gaps, and Influences among the People, Practitioners, and Institutions."
📅 Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 P.M. (JA Time)
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔹 Meeting ID: 913 8003 3063
🔹 Passcode: 173015
Join us for this insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of Jamaican cultural heritage.
#UWI #ICS #PostGradSeminar #CulturalHeritage #Jamaica #HigherEducation #CaribbeanStudies
There is a powerful synergy in the air when two different voices echo the same truth. Our 3rd and 4th guests, Candace Carr and Edwin Bruce, both leaned into this legendary pillar of Jamaican identity for our latest #TekTimeFiChat: "We likkle but we tallawah."
It’s a reminder that your impact isn’t dictated by the size of your platform or the resources you start with. True greatness is a matter of spirit and resilience,the ability to stand sturdy and make the world feel your presence regardless of your scale.
The Frequency Check: In what area of your life are you punching above your weight class right now? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾
#TheCreativeFrequency #TekTimeFiChat #CaribbeanCreatives #JamaicanProverbs #WeLikkleButWeTallawah #Resilience #ChefCandaceKerr #princedbruceperfumery
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EPISODE 4: OUT NOW !!!!
Exemplar of Culture: Perfumier Edwin Bruce @PrinceDBruceFragrance
Today we welcome Edwin Bruce, the visionary perfumier and founder of Prince D'Bruce, a high-end niche fragrance house based in Kingston City. His journey is a true Caribbean narrative: after years of honing his craft and developing his first fragrance, Chosen, at a perfumery in Colombia, he felt a powerful calling to return home to Jamaica. Since launching Prince D'Bruce in 2019 and opening his official storefront in 2021, Edwin has specialized in custom scents, including his locally inspired Blue Mountain fragrance, turning memory and passion into signature perfumes.
Interviewed by Cohost: Radika Myers
Executive Produced by Rachel Ann Fenderson @Rachelext
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Musical Selections Composed & Produced by @kxngmxn
Media Content Credited: Edwin Bruce, & Prince D’Bruce Perfumery @PrinceDBruceFragrance
We do not own the rights of the media content: Images Credited
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Create. Perform. Lead.🎶💛💚🩵
This is where culture becomes career and doors open to limitless possibilities.
Swipe through to see what’s possible with the Institute of Caribbean Studies, then take the next step⬇️
Apply now!🙂↕️
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How do we truly reclaim our minds and bodies?
The 6th Annual Stuart Hall Lecture is back. This year's presenter, Prof. Sonjah Stanley Niaah, will guide us through a powerful discussion on emancipating the self within the context of the Black Atlantic.
Whether you're a student, academic, or just curious about the journey of self-liberation, this is a lecture you won’t want to miss.
🗓 Friday, May 08
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Neville Hall Lecture Theatre (N1), UWI
💻 Live @ICSUWIMONA
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Professor Donna P. Hope, the ICS, & the UWI Press bring the energy of the dancehall and the academy to the Neville Hall Lecture Theatre (N1) to celebrate 20 years of the award-winning book, Inna di Dancehall: Popular Culture and the Politics of Identity in Jamaica. If you’re a scholar of the culture, a fan of the music, a student or alumni, this is for you.
• When: Thursday, April 30th | 6 PM
• Where: N1, Faculty of Humanities & Education, UWI, Mona
• Who: Prof. Carolyn Cooper, King Jammy, Sanjay, Amilcar, General B & more!
• Bonus: Prizes, surprises, special guests
• Streaming: Live-streaming on YouTube @ICSUWIMONA
Reinstating a Legend into Fashion History
Join us for a profound exploration of the life and legacy of Jay Jaxon—the Queens-born visionary, who conquered the ateliers of Paris, NYC, and Hollywood. Presented by MPhil Scholar Rachel A. Fenderson, this seminar introduces the concept of "Auto-agency," the vital act of protecting and reclaiming one’s own heritage.
From haute couture to iconic film costuming, Jaxon’s 40-year career is a masterclass in excellence. It’s time his name is permanently etched into the global fashion curriculum.
Topic: JAY JAXON | Past is Prologue - 40 Years of Fashion Excellence
When: Thursday, May 07, 2026 | 5:00 P.M. JA Time
Where: Zoom (Meeting ID: 913 8003 3063 | Passcode: 173015)
💻 Summer School from ANYWHERE! Registration Opening Soon!
Why choose between a summer job and your degree? With the ICS Summer School, you don't have to! 🌴✨
We are excited to announce that all ICS summer courses will be delivered ONLINE. Whether you're at home, at the beach, or traveling, you can stay on track and get ahead.
Get ready to secure your spot in the virtual classroom. Stay tuned for the official registration date! 🎓📲
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EPISODE 3: OUT NOW !!!!
Exemplar of Culture: Chef Candace Carr @chefcandacecarr
We are joined by a distinguished Culinary Entrepreneur who has turned a vision of bespoke dining into a successful business: Chef Candace Carr. As the force behind her gourmet private catering company, Chef Carr’s philosophy is captured perfectly by her promise: “You dream it. I’ll make it.” Her commitment to personalization results in impressive menus, from elegant appetizers like Crab Spring Rolls to perfectly executed main courses such as Seared Tuna with Sautéed Vegetables. This week, she’s taking that entrepreneurial drive and skill to the ultimate test as she competes on Maggie Food Court Caribbean, showcasing the ingenuity of Jamaican food service to the wider Caribbean.
Interviewed by: Our Executive Producer & Cohost Rachel Ann Fenderson @rachelext
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Musical Selections Composed & Produced by @kxngmxn
Media Content Credited: @tvjnews , @maggijm , Winston Henderson, & @chefcandacecarr
We do not own the rights of the media content: Images & Videos are Credited.
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