The Blueprint Podcast with Dr. Jelani I. Reid: Honest conversations, innovative collaborations, and actionable plans for building a better Trinidad and Tobago."
90% of Crime Victims Are Men—And We're Still Not Talking About It | Blueprint Podcast Ep 41.
He was helping everyone else. Then his father asked: "What about me?"
Garth Voisin is a fitness trainer by trade, but his real work is in the minds of men. After a conversation with his father that shifted his entire perspective, Garth dedicated himself to creating spaces where men—young and old—could finally have the conversations they were never taught to have.
In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Garth sits down with Dr. Jelani Reid for a raw, unfiltered conversation about men, mental health, and the urgent need for change in Trinidad and Tobago.
He doesn't sugarcoat it. He points to the statistics: 90% of crime victims are men. 83% of suicides are men. And yet, the cultural response remains the same: "Be a man. Keep it inside."
Garth challenges that narrative. He argues that men have been choosing to be victims—waiting for sympathy instead of taking action. He calls out the lack of community, the absence of male mentors, and the way we've built a culture of correction instead of compassion.
But he also offers solutions. He refuses to host traditional "workshops" where men sit in circles and talk about their feelings. Instead, he brings men together through activities they actually enjoy: ATV rides, cookouts, fitness. And in schools, he runs The Blueprint Program—meeting young men where they already are, giving them tools for emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and financial literacy.
He speaks candidly about being a father, about the moment his son called him out for repeating old patterns, and about why he would change nothing about his past—because then his son wouldn't be here.
This is a conversation about brotherhood, accountability, and the courage it takes to finally say: "I need help."
Listen now.
27 Jun 2026
The Illusion of Sovereignty: Power, Integrity, And The System of Justice| Blueprint Podcast | EP 40
He started at a bank. He ended at the International Criminal Court. And he never planned any of it.
Justice Geoffrey Henderson's career is proof that life rarely follows the blueprint we write for ourselves. He graduated with a sociology degree, then law, then took a corporate job at a bank—and hated every minute of it. A chance meeting on Edward Street with a senior state counsel (later President Anthony Carmona) led him to apply to the DPP's office. He never looked back.
He went on to become Director of Public Prosecutions, a High Court judge, a judge at the International Criminal Court, and today sits as a Justice of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago.
In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Justice Henderson sits down with Dr. Jelani Reid for a rare, unfiltered look inside the judicial mind.
He explains the difference between prosecuting and judging—and why the transition requires a complete shift in perspective. He unpacks the five objectives of sentencing, using the powerful example of an army sergeant who beat a thief but was given a chance at rehabilitation instead of prison.
He opens up about the Drug Treatment Court, a program he championed that diverts non-violent drug users from the criminal justice system and treats them as citizens who made a bad decision—not criminals. "When you go to a graduation, it will make big men and big women cry."
He also tackles the big questions: Should Trinidad have its own final Court of Appeal? What is the greatest threat to justice? And how does a judge balance the letter of the law with the spirit of the Constitution?
This is a conversation about integrity, sovereignty, and the quiet responsibility of those who wear the robe.
12 Jun 2026
Ep 39: The Myth of Geography, Rebuilding from Scratch & Scaling a Remote Business | Dr. Ayanna Miller
In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, host Dr. Jelani Reid sits down with Dr. Ayanna Miller — Trinidadian-born medical doctor, NHS emergency medicine specialist, and founder of a thriving multi-million dollar scrubs business she runs remotely from the United Kingdom.
Dr. Miller pulls back the curtain on the exact framework she uses to navigate migration, identity, entrepreneurship, and long-term vision without losing herself in the process. From rebuilding from scratch in a new country and shifting from a "side-hustle" grind to operating as a true remote CEO, to leveraging AI and virtual teams to scale efficiency, this high-signal conversation is a masterclass in intentional living.
Key takeaways from this episode:
The Geography Myth: Why changing your coordinates won't change your life if you bring a survival mindset with you.
The System Reset: A deep dive into the Ownership → Clarity → Vision → Action framework.
Breaking the Survival Cycle: Moving away from just paying bills and repeating the loop, to intentionally thriving.
The 4,000-Mile Workflow: How she manages and scales a physical storefront in Trinidad from the UK using structured delegation and virtual teams.
The Most Expensive Business Lesson: Why ignoring your financial numbers early on to focus on the "pretty side" of branding will cost you.
Systemic Accountability: An honest look at brain drain, what the NHS training models offer, and how Caribbean health systems can better support their professionals.
The Rapid Blue Segment: Quick-fire insights on discipline vs. motivation, why leaders need to be understood over liked, and the book that rewrote her financial mindset (The Psychology of Money).
The Blueprint Podcast is a zero-fluff, high-signal conversation series hosted by Dr. Jelani I. Reid, exploring leadership, professional development, migration, and long-term impact.
Connect with Dr. Ayanna Miller:
Instagram: @Dr.Ayanna_Miller
LinkedIn: Dr. Ayanna Miller
Connect with The Blueprint Podcast:
Email: theblueprintpodcast2025@jelani.com
🔔 Hit follow so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review if this conversation brought you value.
Who has been a guest on The Blueprint with Dr. Jelani I. Reid
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Vasant Bharath
Saelese Haynes
Mark Ayen
Nicole Dyer Griffith
Aqeel Joseph
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
20,188
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
19
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
32
Host of The Blueprint with Dr. Jelani I. Reid?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
