Kulcha Shock Abroad (Formerly Kulcha Shock with Charm) is a vibrant take on career, travel, dating, marriage and everyday life from the Jamaican perspective. Kulcha Shock Abroad is packed with funny stories, inspiring interviews and thought provoking topics all based on life growing up in Jamaica and how it shapes our culture (kulcha) shock experience abroad. This podcast is dedicated to the Jamaican people , the diaspora and progressive minds who seek to understand the culture.
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Charmaine
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society & culture · society & culture · society & culture
Colorism, race and access to wealth in Jamaica with Dr. Monique Kelly
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Monique Kelly an Assistant Professor at the Michigan State University. Monique is a former track athlete from Kingston, Jamaica. We dive into aspects of the classism and racism debate and specific social issues initiated by Slavery and colonialism in Jamaica. In addition, Monique tackles controversial topics such as skin bleaching and the political contribution to racism in Jamaica, and disparities in access to wealth. Bio: Dr. Kelly rece...
17 Mar 2021
Self-care, mental wellness and the Jamaican culture with Sara Joi
As Jamaicans, we grew up seeing our parents and grandparents toil day and night to provide. We saw working hard as a sign of strength and an avenue to success. Many did not stop to think about how the workaholic culture impacts our mental health. In this episode, Sara Joi, a mental wellness expert and self-care advocate discusses Jamaican culture and self-care. Sara Joi Trowers was born and raised in Mandeville, Jamaica, and migrated to the US in 2001 She is the Director of Day Servic...
3 Mar 2021
Imposter Syndrome and the Jamaican culture with Dr. Claudia Marshall
My guest is former Jamaican high school athlete now turned Mental Wellness Coach and Professor, Dr. Claudia Marshall. We talk about ways to overcome imposter syndrome and step into your greatness. We also dive into the cultural aspects of growing up Jamaican and what helps or hinders us when navigating imposter syndrome. Dr. Claudia C. Marshall is a Jamaican born , former athlete who persevered and achieved her PhD in Counsellor Education and Supervision from Auburn...
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