A Talking Point: Conversations that Shape the Caribbean Narrative
A Talking Point: Conversations that Shape the Caribbean Narrative
Podcast Description
Culture meets commerce in this new podcast. Real voices from the Caribbean will inspire and educate us as we discuss the stories and strategies shaping the region's future.
The diversity of our guests embodies the makeup of the Caribbean—taking us from the boardroom to the performing arts stage, where we'll learn directly from those making a difference in their walks of life.
Together, we'll explore how the Caribbean is not just telling its own story but exporting its culture, creativity, and influence to the global stage, and showing the world what it truly means to be West Indian.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of storytelling, cultural identity, and strategic communication, with episodes that dive into the journeys of Caribbean women authors and journalists. An example episode features Sharma Taylor discussing vulnerabilities in storytelling, alongside insights on transparent branding that can resonate with diverse audiences. The focus extends to exporting Caribbean culture and creativity, highlighting its global significance.
Culture meets commerce in this new podcast. Real voices from the Caribbean will inspire and educate us as we discuss the stories and strategies shaping the region’s future.
The diversity of our guests embodies the makeup of the Caribbean—taking us from the boardroom to the performing arts stage, where we’ll learn directly from those making a difference in their walks of life.
Together, we’ll explore how the Caribbean is not just telling its own story but exporting its culture, creativity, and influence to the global stage, and showing the world what it truly means to be West Indian.
This week we sat down with visual storyteller, Leah de Gannes, whose work has taken her around the region, including Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, and Barbados.
In this episode, Leah talks about her journey transitioning to her passion of videography during the pandemic, and the impact its had on the culture. Businesses and creatives will get insight into the transformative power of bringing your work to life.
About our guest
Leah de Gannes is a visual storyteller, videographer, and filmmaker whose journey behind the camera began five years ago. Deeply inspired by the rhythms, colors, and energy of the Caribbean, Leah uses her lens to celebrate culture, community, and connection. Her work capturing festivals and everyday moments reveals a sensitivity to both movement and stillness—often blending sound, visuals, and emotion into a single frame. Leah thrives on collaboration, and her love for travel has shaped a creative voice that feels both rooted and expansive. Through visual storytelling, she invites viewers to see the beauty in the familiar and the extraordinary in the everyday.
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