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The Creative Frequency Podcast

The Creative Frequency Podcast

Written by: Executive Producer Rachel Fenderson & Cohost Radika Myers
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Our Podcast focuses on the intersection of creativity and business—culturally situated in the Heartbeat of Jamaica and abroad.

The Creative Frequency podcast, produced by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) within the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection of culture and commerce across the region. Directed by Dr. Dave Gosse, the program spotlights the innovative spirit of Jamaican entrepreneurs who are building and scaling creative businesses.

Co-hosted by Mphil/PhD Scholar Rachel Fenderson and CCI Scholar Radika Myers, the show leverages academic insight and local expertise to investigate how figures like Model/Actor Dane Jones, Perfumier Edwin Bruce of (Prince D'Bruce), gourmet caterer Chef Candace Carr, and Director of Technology and Community Engagement Damion Johnson of (S.E.T.A.S) are defining success on their own terms, often challenging traditional industry standards and colonial legacies.

The essence of this podcast is a deep dive into Cultural Studies through the lens of economic entrepreneurship. It examines the practical realities of launching and sustaining creative brands—from custom high-end fragrances and niche culinary arts to community-engaged mobile technology and professional acting—within the Jamaican and wider Caribbean economy. By allocating dedicated segments to cultural expressions like "Tek Time Fi Chat" and centering discussions on topics like regional stereotypes, authentic representation, and community investment, the podcast aims to preserve, interrogate, and celebrate Jamaican cultural identity as a powerful driver of innovation and economic resilience for the entire region.

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Episodes
  • Scents of Heritage: Olfactory Art, Custom Perfumery, & Edwin Bruce

    Scents of Heritage: Olfactory Art, Custom Perfumery, & Edwin Bruce
    May 7 2026

    Today we welcome Edwin Bruce, the visionary Perfumier and founder of Prince D'Bruce, a high-end niche fragrance house based in Kingston City. His journey is a true Caribbean narrative: after years of honing his craft and developing his first fragrance, Chosen, at a perfumery in Colombia, he felt a powerful calling to return home to Jamaica. Since launching Prince D'Bruce in 2019 and opening his official storefront in 2021, Edwin has specialized in custom scents, including his locally inspired Blue Mountain fragrance, turning memory and passion into signature perfumes.
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    53 mins
  • The Gourmet Dream: Private Catering, Culinary Ingenuity, & Chef Candace Carr

    The Gourmet Dream: Private Catering, Culinary Ingenuity, & Chef Candace Carr
    Apr 16 2026

    We are joined by a distinguished Culinary Entrepreneur who has turned a vision of bespoke dining into a successful business: Chef Candace Carr. As the force behind her gourmet private catering company, Chef Carr’s philosophy is captured perfectly by her promise: "You dream it. I'll make it." Her commitment to personalization results in impressive menus, from elegant appetizers like Crab Spring Rolls to perfectly executed main courses such as Seared Tuna with Sautéed Vegetables. This week, she’s taking that entrepreneurial drive and skill to the ultimate test as she competes on Maggie Food Court Caribbean, showcasing the ingenuity of Jamaican food service to the wider Caribbean.

    Interviewed by: Rachel Fenderson

    Executive Produced by: Rachel Fenderson
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    27 mins
  • Sound Boy Innovation: Tech, Auto Repair, & Damion Johnson

    Sound Boy Innovation: Tech, Auto Repair, & Damion Johnson
    Apr 2 2026

    Joining us is Damion Johnson, the Director of Technology and Community Engagement at (S.E.T.A.S Limited), a company built on the power of practical problem-solving. From its start in Kingston, S.E.T.A.S pioneered a mobile approach to technology and automotive repair, recognizing the need to meet customers—like working mothers or elderly caregivers—right where they are. Beyond business, Damion is a dedicated advocate for education, donating services to schools like FreeHill Primary and George Headley Primary and featuring on TVJ for the company’s community assistance. We'll be discussing how this commitment to social responsibility and the company’s mobile on-the-spot services, especially in the area of computer and laptop, hardware and software repair, has become the core driving forces behind this successful Jamaican enterprise.

    Interviewed by: Radika Myers

    Executive Produced by: Rachel Fenderson
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    25 mins
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