I’ll be headed to Virginia Beach in July for their 1st annual carnival festivities. Since I’ve lost a taste for many of the longstanding U.S. based Caribbean carnivals, I figured I’d give VA Beach a try. The events begin on July 20th and run through the 23rd. Honestly, my July was looking pretty uneventful before …
After way too many years of waiting, Trinidad Carnival officially returned! I’m so glad to have made it for the festivities, and more importantly, the reunions! “What a time to be alive!” This episode is a little longer than usual, but something tells me y’all aren’t going to mind. Tune in for the full recap …
Packing for carnival can be a daunting process for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode my guest, Melissa Rose Cooper and I will be sharing simple hacks to make your carnival packing experience a little lighter and hopefully a bit more pleasant. Listening Time: 25 Minutes Special Guest: Melissa …
Happy New Year! A new year means we’re back with another season. Headed to Trinidad carnival next month? It’s official, so are we! Let’s prepare for this momentous occasion together. Yesterday marked the 50 days from the start of Monday Mas. In this first episode we’re keeping it light but definitely keeping you informed. Stay …
I stepped out for a lil fete action in May and June…. Tune in to get the scoop on all the events I attended. Some were hit…and others I could have definitely missed. Episode Length: 24 Minutes Covered in this Episode: Review of Vaval Kooler Fete Thoughts on ATL Carnival Road Recap of Sunchilla (Sunday …
In this episode I’m dropping some tips to help those who desperately need, and want to attend carnival but may not be in the position to make a hefty financial investment. Listen up! Listening Time: 10 minutes, 51 seconds Discussed in this episode: Length of stay Playing mas Choosing your fetes Selecting your accommodations Where to …
We’re back with another episode! To keep the carnival memories alive we’re introducing the Carnival Love Story Series to the platform. It’s an exciting opportunity for us to connect with carnival chasers who hail from outside the Caribbean. If you watched my “Flat Black” episode on YouTube a few years back then you’re already familiar… …
I’m pleased to be joined on this episode by @Shon_gee_ent. He’s a CEO and founder of Fete Finders. In this episode we discuss: The mission and vision of Fete Finders Managing a new business during times of Rona Life as a Caribbean-American in the armed forces Life as a Black American in law enforcement The …
Stop throwing away those carnival accessories! Instead, use them for every day wear. Or, if the DIY life is not your ministry, give them to your creative friends. I’m certain they can make use of them. In this video I’m sharing tips on how to repurpose your carnival goodies. I’m also showing you three ways …
Disclaimer: I changed the name of the installment shortly after publishing the episode. I discovered that the term “Fete Card Revoked” was being used by another brand. New t’ingz a gwaaaan! Introducing the first episode of Carnival Crown Revoked, the carnival culture game show exclusively on Nice-ish! I don’t know about you, but ideas are …