Trinidad Carnival Archives

Introducing Playmas, Where Carnival Meets Technology

by Nice Ishupdated on May 12, 2024May 13, 2024

Rory from the Playmas team joins us to share all about their management platform for carnival bands and masqueraders across the globe.

Business, Carnival, Podcast, Travel

Costumes, Culture and Creativity with Gr8estflo

by Nice Ishupdated on March 24, 2024March 25, 2024

Flora and I talk about everything from E6000 glue to, costume design woes and our special times in Barbados for Crop Over.

Business, Carnival, Podcast, Travel

Elevating Caribbean Narratives: An Informative Conversation with Tenille Clarke

by Nice Ishupdated on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

Tenille and I talk about everything from Julie mangoes and Trinidad Carnival, to pitching written articles to world renowned magazines.

Carnival, Fashion

Collecting Your Carnival Costume

by Sha Diorupdated on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Let’s be real, things don’t always go as planned. I walk into every mas camp being a realist. Meaning, I go into the situation with an understanding that there is a possibility that I may be spending more time there than I’d like to.

Carnival, Fashion

How to Choose Your Monday-Wear Look

by Sha Diorupdated on February 24, 2024December 29, 2023

In recent years, however, Monday-wear looks have become far more elaborate. A Monday-wear themed event is an opportunity for folks to get creative and express their personality through their fashion choices.

Business, Carnival, Podcast

Unveiling the Art and Soul of Carnival with Industry Innovators

by Nice Ishupdated on December 25, 2023December 25, 2023

We’re pulling back the curtain on carnival culture, inviting you to join me behind the scenes and meet some of the incredible minds shaping this vibrant celebration.

Carnival, Fashion, Style

Carnival Fashion: Why We Love Tights ft. Fete Dolls

by Nice Ishupdated on July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

In this episode we’re joined by Kinda, the beautiful face and mind behind the Fete Dolls brand. Kinda is gracing us with her presence as we sit and talk about one of the most beloved carnival fashion accessories, tights! Listening Time: 26 Minutes Discussed in this episode: CBN Momentum recap Real talk about body image …

Caribbean Carnival, Travel

My Favorite Things from Each Caribbean Carnival

by Sha Diorupdated on April 30, 2023April 28, 2023

Every Caribbean carnival has something unique to offer. Let’s respect the individuality of each experience and set reasonable expectations.

Carnival, Fetes, Travel

How to Make Wise Carnival Choices

by Sha Diorupdated on April 25, 2023April 21, 2023

If you have a poor experience with a carnival band, how many chances would you give them before you decide to go elsewhere and remove your support?

Carnival, Fetes, Podcast, Travel, Trinidad Carnival

Trinidad Carnival 2023 Recap

by Nice Ishupdated on April 25, 2023February 27, 2023

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 …