IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed

Jay Blessed Media

Jay Blessed is a Caribbean woman having very real, very raw, very relatable human experiences. Follow her podcast, "IN MY HEAD" for an introspective look on life's vast topics, from a voyeuristic point of view.

  1. Caribbean Content Creation (with QD Ross)

    07/22/2020

    Caribbean Content Creation (with QD Ross)

    Based in Trinidad, Quincy D Ross is one of the nation's creative masterminds responsible for some local, regional and international advertising campaigns. The co-founder of Caribbean gastronomical platform - EatAhFood, and brains behind ChewDat, brought his artistic genius and whole self to Ep. 48: "Caribbean Content Creation." Jay and Q cover a range of topics including the creative struggle, Morvant uprising, caring for aging parents and choosing to stay in the Caribbean instead of migrating. Trini accent on 100 and laughs galore - get into this super relatable #HEADwithJB episode!  WATCH: Jay appears on Table 34's "The Great Pelau Wars" It is always refreshing to hear Caribbean men speak on matters that personally affect them, including family life. QD doesn't hold back in this 66 minute interview, which covers... Topics: Morvant Uprising Trinidad 2020 Elections Lack of Respect Towards Creatives Creatives Fighting For Payments Downplaying One's Greatness  Being A Caretaker To Aging & Sick Parents  Single in The Caribbean QD's 5 Kitchen Must Haves Hilarious Rapid Fire Q&A   Resources: EatAhFood   ChewDat Pelau Wars Op-Ed on Morvant Uprising     How has your struggle been as a Caribbean creative? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit www.JayBlessed.com – "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

    1h 6m
  2. Girl Chat on Female Friendships (with K. Nicole Bent)

    07/15/2020

    Girl Chat on Female Friendships (with K. Nicole Bent)

    Can women really have healthy relationships? Jay Blessed invited fellow Caribbean podcaster, K. Nicole Bent of the Oh Hell No podcast, to chop it up on Ep 47: "Girl Chat on Female Friendships." The ladies discuss different types of female friendships. They also delve deep into toxic friendships, getting their hearts broken by sister friends and the importance of and maintaining healthy friendships. Jay encourages her Jay Birds to establish exit interviews when closing off a friendship to maintain peace and good karma. Listen to this uncensored and raw conversation as these two women prove that having a good sister friend is a powerful experience!   Check out Jay's appearance on K. Nicole's "Side Talk" podcast, Episode 3: "Healthy Relationships... How Many of Us Have Them" HERE.   Follow K. Nicole and support her OH HELL NO podcast HERE.     Topics covered: Vibes Don't Lie When A Sister Friend Breaks You Heart Good Girlfriends Don't Ghost You Exit Interviews For Friendships Friendships vs Alliances Jay Shouts Out Some Amazing Women In Her Life   RELATED: Ep. 38: "A Girl Chat on Mental Health and Motherhood" with Shanna Lynch     Do you have a sister friend whose presence has empowered you and made your life better? Let us know by tagging their names and using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

    1h 16m
  3. Conquering Emotional Exhaustion (with Dr. Jeff Gardere)

    07/08/2020

    Conquering Emotional Exhaustion (with Dr. Jeff Gardere)

    Jay Blessed hosted America's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, in a recent conversation. This proud Haitian American doctor breaks down mental health in a light-hearted, comical and relatable way. In case you missed the 2nd SocaMom Summit, check out Ep. 46 "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion," where Dr. Jeff gives us actionable tools to be our best selves despite the chaos happening around us.  Topics covered:  Overcoming Emotional Fatigue Managing Stresses Caused By Work, Family & Society Psycho-Therapy & Alternatives To Mental Wealth  The Importance of Rest & Sleep Thriving As A Black Person In A Stressful Workplace A Call For Men To Be More Supportive of Their Women Ep. 46: "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion" (with Dr. Jeff Gardere) Watch the FULL VIDEO of Jay & Dr. Jeff at the SocaMom Summit HERE! Emotionally exhausted? How have you been managing your mental health during these chaotic times? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

    44 min
  4. 07/01/2020

    Ep. 45: Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen

    DISCLAIMER: Audio Quality is not stellar but the content is one of kind AND FUNNY. Jay Blessed invited her daughter Mimi Blessed to celebrate her 16th birthday on the #HEADwithJB podcast. This mother-daughter duo bring laughs as Mimi discusses being an American child who identifies as Caribbean in Ep. 45, "Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen." Listen to Mimi's authentic Trini accent and hilarious commentary as we celebrate her Sweet 16! Ep. 45: "Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen" (with Mimi Blessed) Jay Blessed shares the joy of her daughter with the Jay Birds, and invites them to celebrate Mimi Blessed on her official 16th birthday. Mimi talks being an American teen who loves her Caribbean culture, food, music and also shares her experience of being the daughter of a Caribbean mother. Listen with your kids and get some laughs! Are you raising a Caribbean American teen? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Sound-loud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

    52 min
  5. Be The Change You Want To Be (with Lt. Edwin Raymond)

    06/25/2020

    Be The Change You Want To Be (with Lt. Edwin Raymond)

    Lt. Edwin Raymond is a Haitian American Brooklynite who is making a difference in his community. He rose to national fame as part of the NYPD12, a group of whistleblower cops who sued the NYPD for illegal arrest quotas, which was chronicled in the Sundance award-winning documentary, Crime + Punishment. In Ep. 44 "Be The Change You Want To See," Raymond gives us a look into his life as a Caribbean American man, a black man, a man in law enforcement and a man on a mission. Listen as he kicks it with the JAY BIRDS and officially announces his run for New York City Council, LIVE on #HEADwithJB!!!   Ep. 44: "Be The Change You Want To See" (with Lt. Edwin Raymond)   RESOURCES: Crime + Punishment Documentary 'I Got Tired of Hunting Black and Hispanic People' A Black Police Officer's Fight Against the N.Y.P.D. FBI warned of white supremacists in law enforcement 10 years ago. Has anything changed?   Who are the Caribbean American change makers in your community? Share their names with us by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

    1h 9m
  6. Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling (with SocaMom)

    06/10/2020

    Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling (with SocaMom)

    The celebration of Caribbean American Heritage month continues with Eva Green Wilson aka SocaMom in Ep 42, "Keeping Caribbean Heritage Alive Through Online Storytelling." This award winning blogger, content creator, Howard Law grad and "Socamom" gives us insight into her very full and creative life. What was meant to be a discussion on the power of blogging and Caribbean-inspired content, quickly evolved into a heart to heart sister-talk between friends discussing single parenthood to marriage, parenting gifted children, homeschooling, the stresses and joys of motherhood, the myth of work life balance and the complexities of being Caribbean American! Get into Episode 42!   The SocaMom Summit takes place June 12- 14th. Register today for this virtual conference via SocaMomSummit.com.   Check out Jay's session "Conquering Emotional Exhaustion During Societal Disruption," featuring Dr. Jeff Gardere on Sunday June 14th at 3:30pmET.    What's your favorite Caribbean blog? Sound off by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media.   SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Spotify and now on Pandora!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!    Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.   Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – "A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective."   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production.

    1h 19m
4.9
out of 5
134 Ratings

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Jay Blessed is a Caribbean woman having very real, very raw, very relatable human experiences. Follow her podcast, "IN MY HEAD" for an introspective look on life's vast topics, from a voyeuristic point of view.