In this episode, we explore what it means to navigate being West Indian Black in America while balancing our Caribbean culture and American identity. We’re unpacking the beauty, tension, humor, and complexity of navigating two cultural identities at once. From code-switching, food debates, family expectations, and generational pride, to how Caribbean identity is perceived within Black American spaces—we’re talking about it all. This conversation highlights the nuance of dual identity and belonging Whether you’re Caribbean-American, first-generation, or simply curious about cultural intersections, this episode offers insight, laughter, and real talk about identity, community, and self-acceptance.

🍸 This Episode’s Sip:

1 Cutwater - preferably Lime Margarita

A shot of Jim Bean - we used Pineapple

A dash of Prosecco

#Westindian #CaribbeanAmerican #DualIdentity #BlackCulture #FirstGenVoices #WineAndWhispers #IdentityConversations #CaribbeanRoots

“New Year, New me,” right? What if the problem isn’t that you can’t keep New Year’s resolutions, but that the idea of a resolution itself is broken?

In this episode, we’re breaking the mold of traditional New Year goal setting and redefining success through seasons, not pressure. Instead of rushing into January with unrealistic expectations, we explore a softer, more sustainable approach: treating each month like a season for rest, recovery, self-romance, planning, and aligned action.

This conversation is for anyone feeling burned out by hustle culture, tired of “new year, new me” narratives, or craving a more intuitive way to plan their life and goals. We talk about alignment over achievement, doing less but better, and making choices that future you will thank you for. If you’re ready to slow down, honor your natural rhythms, and create goals that actually feel good, then this episode is for you.

Press play and let this be your permission slip to flow instead of force.

#wineandwhispers

#newyearmindset

#seasonalliving

#intentionalliving

#slowdown

#healingera

Sometimes the people who love you the most are also the ones who don’t fully see the vision. In this episode, we unpack the uncomfortable truth about outgrowing familiar advice and choosing to listen to voices aligned with where you’re going not where you’ve been.

We talk about the guilt that comes with following your dreams, the difference between support and projection, and how to discern when advice is rooted in fear versus faith. If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring relationships and honoring your purpose, this conversation is for you.

This episode is for the dreamers, the risk-takers, and the ones learning that alignment matters more than approval.

Because sometimes the closest voices aren’t the clearest ones.

Nikita’s Cocktail Recipe:

To taste or:

2 oz Ollie Pop Ginger Lemon (chilled preferred)

2 oz Mojito Cocktail Mix

1-2 shots of Tequila of choice

Ice optional