IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed

Ep. 49: "Lessons I've Learned During Lockdown"

As Jay Blessed draws near to a podcast milestone, she prepares her Jay Birds for her upcoming break. Listen as she explores her thoughts on a wide variety of people, topics and lessons.  SIGN UP for the Jay Blessed Media Newsletter HERE. Topics: Sign up for the JBM Newsletter Social media fast Be kinder to yourself Preserve the good friendships Unlearn to learn Check your head Follow @HEADwithJB and @RaiseTheRug  What lessons have you learned during lockdown? Let us know by using the official hashtag #HEADwithJB to share your thoughts on social media. 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.

Ep. 48: "Caribbean Content Creation" (with 'EatAhFood' 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.  

Ep 47: “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.

Ep. 46: "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.

Ep. 45: "Raising A 'Caribbean' American Teen" (with Mimi Blessed)

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.