No Filter in Paradise

No Filter in Paradise
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Two friends, one's straight one's Gay, with different backgrounds, interest, upbringing & outlook in life come together to have a Fun & honest conversation and discuss their opinions on different topics... with no filter.

  1. Sep 22

    Why Talented Artists Fail: DOPIE on Building a Real Music Career | EP 266

    Send us your Questions Talent may open the door, but structure, consistency and the right team are what build a sustainable music career. In this episode, we sit down with DOPIE to explore what it really takes to grow as an artist on the ABC Islands and beyond. Drawing from his experience in both music and artist management, he breaks down the importance of building a strong team, creating consistent content, managing opportunities and knowing when exposure is—or isn’t—worth it. We also discuss producer circles, stage presence, workshops, songwriting camps, publishing rights and the future of AI in music. Is artificial intelligence a valuable creative tool, or does it cross the line when it begins replacing the artist? This is an honest, practical conversation for independent artists and creatives who want to stop relying on luck and start building real systems around their talent. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  2. Sep 15

    Bo por sigui bo sueño y ainda paga bo cuenta? Mason ta conta e realidad | EP 265

    Send us your Questions Nos ta sinta ku rapper di Curaçao Mason na Curaçao pa un combersacion honesto tocante musica, miedo, confianza y responsabilidad. Mason ta conta con e a drenta den rap, con stage fright ainda por ta presente mes ora bo tin experiencia, y con e ta transforma emocion, storytelling y experiencia real den musica. Nos ta papia tambe tocante su proceso di skirbi, wordplay, vocabulario, disciplina y e presion di construi un carrera creativo mientras bo ainda tin cuenta y responsabilidadnan den bida real. E combersacion ta bira mas personal ora Mason ta conta con bira tata a cambia su mentalidad y pone’le pensa mas serio tocante estabilidad, futuro y su rol como provider. Un combersacion tocante crecimiento, musica y e realidad tras di sigui bo sueño. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  3. Sep 10

    Your Dream House Might Be Designed Completely Wrong... | EP 264

    Send us your Questions In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we sit down with architect Shawn Zimmerman from Studio Disiña to talk about what good architecture actually means beyond beautiful renders, expensive finishes and square footage. Shawn breaks down why you are not necessarily paying for more space. You are paying for convenience. Where your closet sits, how you move from the shower to getting dressed, where things are stored and how your morning naturally flows can completely change the way a home feels. We also get into the reality of building a house: budgets getting out of control through seemingly small decisions, the relationship between architects, designers and contractors, why paperwork matters more than people realize, and how good planning can protect both your money and your sanity. Then the conversation goes much bigger. We talk about designing hotels that people instantly recognize and want to photograph, creating spaces that actually work operationally, urban planning across the Caribbean, traffic, public spaces, water infrastructure, sustainability, solar energy, batteries and even what cities might need to look like if flying taxis become part of everyday transportation. Some of the topics we get into: • Why convenience matters more than square footage • Designing your home around your actual daily routine • The little details that quietly destroy construction budgets • Architect vs contractor and why their roles matter • Why everything should be documented during a build • Designing hotels around branding, operations and social media moments • Why architects sometimes need to reject projects • Caribbean infrastructure, traffic and public spaces • Sustainable architecture and the realities of renewable energy • Flying taxis, air traffic and the cities of the future If you are building a home, renovating, working in hospitality or simply interested in how Aruba and the Caribbean should develop over the next few decades, this conversation will probably make you look at buildings very differently. Website: https://www.studiodisena.com Instagram:   / studio_disena  Papagayo: https://www.papagayo.com instagram:   / papagayocuracao   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  4. Sep 9

    What Does It Really Take to Become a Successful DJ in Curaçao? | DJ KROKZZ | EP 263

    Send us your Questions What does it really take to turn DJing into a career in Curaçao? We sit down with DJ KROKZZ to talk about the journey behind his name, from learning the craft and playing small gigs to becoming part of Curaçao’s nightlife scene and building Life Is Good. We get into DJ school, competition, self-doubt, reading a crowd and why being a DJ is about much more than mixing music. KROKZZ also takes us behind the scenes of event production and the amount of planning, security, logistics and responsibility that goes into creating a party people can actually enjoy. The conversation gets personal when we talk about COVID, depression, losing the ability to perform and having to rebuild his confidence when nightlife disappeared. From Curaçao nightlife and island pride to big stages, dream collaborations and what comes next, this is the side of DJ KROKZZ most people never get to see. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  5. Aug 25

    We Had a Plan for Curaçao… Curaçao Had Other Plans | EP 262

    Send us your Questions We landed in Curaçao thinking Season 4 was completely planned out. It wasn’t. 😂 But somehow, in just seven days, we recorded 11 conversations, shot multiple food episodes, filmed two vlogs, explored the island, and came home with a season that might actually be better because things didn’t go according to plan. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the entire Curaçao experience: Papagayo Resort and villa life, filming in the heat, Smart Wheels keeping the crew moving, last-minute guest changes, Hato Cave, cliff jumping, unforgettable food, and a birthday celebration that unexpectedly felt like home. More importantly, we talk about what we learned from the people we met — resilience, preparation, principles, going all in, having no Plan B, and why sometimes an alter ego isn’t an act… it’s armor. Curaçao Season 4 officially begins here. 🇨🇼 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  6. Aug 20

    Fake Diamonds, Clone Rolexes & $150K Sales… Adi Tells All | EP 261

    Send us your Questions Adi from Eternity joins us to talk about growing up in the jewelry business, leaving Aruba to find his own path, and eventually coming back to help build Eternity into a modern luxury brand. We get into how social media completely changed the way they sell jewelry, including the story of a video that helped lead to a $150,000 diamond sale, why content needs to be paced properly, and why Adi believes almost every business today needs to think like a media company. He also breaks down their referral program, luxury watches, engagement rings, tourists vs. locals, layaway, packaging, customer experience, and the importance of building trust when you’re selling expensive products. Plus, we talk fake diamonds, clone Rolexes, celebrity jewelry stories, and how customers can better protect themselves when buying luxury pieces. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  7. Aug 13

    Curaçao Chaos, Omar Steve’s 50th & What’s Next for No Filter | EP 260

    Send us your Questions What was supposed to be a quick Curaçao trip turned into a full-on content sprint. 🇨🇼🎥 In this episode of No Filter in Paradise, we’re back home breaking down everything that happened behind the scenes — filming a full Curaçao season, juggling last-minute changes, extending the trip, keeping the weekly podcast moving, and dealing with the reality of producing a lot of content with a small team. We also talk about the Romeo Santos and Prince Royce press conference at Papagayo and why the level of production, hospitality, transportation, staging, and overall organization really stood out to us. It sparked a bigger conversation about what Aruba can learn when it comes to hosting media, artists, major events, and creating better press experiences. Back in Aruba, we recap the Vap vap Eats anniversary, talk about food delivery habits and prices, celebrate **Omar Steve’s 50th birthday**, and get into the growing buzz around **Privada Suites**. Plus, we look ahead at upcoming guests, including **Iberostar JOIA Aruba**, new community-focused conversations, and some changes we’re experimenting with for No Filter — from recording at different locations to more collaborations around the island. A little Curaçao, a little Aruba, food, events, birthdays, business, behind-the-scenes chaos, and plenty of No Filter opinions along the way. 👇 Drop your questions for our upcoming guests in the comments. **Subscribe for more No Filter in Paradise podcasts, Curaçao episodes, Aruba content, No Filter Eats, vlogs, and Caribbean conversations.** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

  8. Aug 11

    Aruba’s Tourism Boom Is Starting to Backfire? | Tony Van Veen | EP 259

    Send us your Questions Aruba’s tourism industry is one of the island’s biggest success stories — but can there be too much of a good thing? Tony Van Veen joins us to discuss overtourism, overcrowded beaches, cruise ship traffic, UTV and ATV tours, housing affordability, Airbnb, foreign property buyers, hotel development, safety, and the growing pressure tourism is putting on Aruba’s infrastructure and quality of life. We also explore what Aruba needs to do if it truly wants to move from tourism “volume to value,” why luxury travelers are looking for space and authenticity, and whether measures such as cruise limits, environmental fees, short-term rental registration, higher transfer taxes, stronger enforcement, and even pausing new hotel permits deserve serious consideration. It’s a conversation about protecting Aruba’s tourism industry by protecting the island itself — its people, environment, culture, safety, and the qualities that continue to make visitors want to return. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL:    / @nofilterinparadise  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nofilterinp...

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Two friends, one's straight one's Gay, with different backgrounds, interest, upbringing & outlook in life come together to have a Fun & honest conversation and discuss their opinions on different topics... with no filter.

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  • Creator
    No Filter in Paradise
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    186
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 No Filter in Paradise
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