She is philanthropist, education activist, serial entrepreneur. She owns 16 companies, she’s a mentor, she’s a mother of five and by the way she just happens to be Jamaica’s richest woman. That’s right Dr. Tricia Bailey the one and only, the phenomenal, the incomparable, is squeezing out some of her time to be in the redirection seat and I cannot wait to start the conversation.

It's the Season Finale of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' Podcast and what a season it was! So who filled the 'Redirection seat' for the final episode? The Wearer of many hats, Gladiator of gladiators, Internationally-acclaimed speaker, Beauty Queen, Public Speaking Coach, Author, mother, Killer of fear and so much more...The inimitable Krystal Tomlinson. As much as we support each other, have similar communities, traits, styles and even interests, we had never been in the same room...

‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.

The intersection of mental health awareness, masculinity, manhood and the military. Let’s talk about PTSD! (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) how it affects your mental state of being and how societal views of masculinity and manhood influence our men’s willingness to not get therapy! It also made me ask, how do we cope with loved ones suffering from PTSD? We often see war movies glorifying heroism and death but what happens to the real people? The real veterans? I truly appreciate the...

For those of us who love entrepreneurial stories, this is one for you! In episode 15 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast, Janelle Pantry-Coke, Founder and Managing Director of Spaces Jamaica sits in the Redirection seat. From not having a clearly defined career path, to boldly starting a business without any industry knowledge to navigating discrimination, the pandemic and motherhood. Her brand has become one of Kingston's leading retailers of quality furniture and accessories....

Meet Peter Mohan. I, like so many, do not particularly like going into banks but if there is one person who makes going into a bank so positively lovely, it's Peter! When I first met him, didn't even know his role/ title. I just always saw him helping out on the floor, speaking to different customers, always patient and always so kind. His energy was always so warm and inviting. I would learn that he was the branch manager and then I would find out that he started out as a BEARER of the...

So as usual you always ask me, if this week was so good or if last week was so good, who's coming in next week? Well, I hope you will agree that the person I am about to have in the "Redirection" seat is a vocal powerhouse. She hits a stage, she leaves everything on the line, always bubbly, brilliant, bold and lights up any room.But her life and her journey is a story of resilience and really having to do the work. Who am I talking about? I'm talking about the one and only Nickeishia...

I’m really excited about the episode because this is a different format, different kind of guest, in fact, we will be speaking with Cristophe Phillips who will be the very first deaf graduate from the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts. It’s a big deal considering society is still a little bit closed off and still does not realize the power the deaf community has. Toni Aiken will also be on set as sign language interpreter. So if you hear any moments of silence or any...

She has an incredible story from flunking subjects to getting a diagnosis, to becoming an HR professional, to even going further to take the bar. How did she do all of this with so much going on? We cannot wait to speak to the lovely Candice Walker on episode 11 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast. ‼️Watch on my YouTube Channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. ‼️ #terrikarelle #yourjamaicangirl #TKRedirection #JamaicanPodcast...

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and my guest in the 'Redirection Seat' one of the most amazing people I know Lashawndla Bailey-Miller. It's interesting how some of the hardest working, compassionate, giving, never complaining people are the ones who suffer in silence the most. Her customers will tell you about her awesome service and willingness to surpass expectations but many may not know the struggles and the fight to silence the loud voice that says "give up." Many will...

This is my youngest guest ever. An articulate and eloquent Youth parliamentarian, youth ambassador, debater, activist and advocate. He is just 17, and what a life he has lived!  Despite abuse, he is grace personified! Resilient, purposeful and a future change maker. Othneil Vashawn Lammie is my guest on Episode 9 of the ‘Redirection With Terri-Karelle’ podcast.  ‼️Watch on my YouTube Channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. ‼️ #terrikarelle...

Born with a particular condition and having to navigate how mean society can be, how mean communities can be and having to realize that the validation she needed was the validation that she would have to find from within. I am so happy to welcome the amazing Kristen McKenzie in the Redirection seat.

In episode 7 of season 2, I'm joined by the Chief Dream Officer of one of the most loved and recognizable Jamaican luxury brands! You will often see Jamaicans all over the world rocking the Roast by Bresheh products with pride! But how much do we know about the story of the co-creator Randy Makk? He speaks about his humble beginnings, making do with what he had, betting on his idea, having the right people in his corner, not compromising on values no matter how tough life gets and he drops...

If you could imagine the face of a mental health illness, condition or disorder, what would that face look like? Does it have a face?  And if you could imagine the voice of what a mental health advocate, whose voice would it be?  On the 6th episode of the ‘Redirection with Terri-Karelle’ podcast, my next guest’s transparency allows us to remove the stigma around mental health illness.  She will tell you about her journey to self-discovery, her journey to finding out what her disorders are,...

In Episode 5 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast, I speak with someone who has been judged by the colour of his skin and the locs he wears. His mom taught him that there is no shame in having an honest day's job, regardless of how menial it might be! She was a street sweeper and now he is an attorney-at-law and the newly minted State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Honoured to have the conversation with the State Minister, the Honourable Alando...

From intern to making HISTORY! One defining decision, one moment that she made in her life, sent her on an unexpected journey! She drops nuggets and gems from a personal perspective as well as a professional perspective. She demonstrates that you have the power to self-actualize, but you have to put in the work, you have to be intentional, and she created HISTORY as a result! The incomparable, Yaniece Gentles ACMA sits in the redirection seat on Episode 4

Coming next to the Redirection seat is a lovely woman who I had the pleasure of working for and meeting and there was something that she said that was so profound. If you want to find someone who is the epitome of resilience in the face of rejection, if you want to meet someone who has been graceful and gracious in all the redirections of her life, trust me you do not want to miss this interview. Who am I sitting down with? Who am I talking about? The one and only, the lovely Sophronia McKenzie.

My guest is someone I consider to be theatre royalty, drama royalty, Jamaican royalty! We have seen him in the space as one thing - a comedian/ entertainer, but there are so many layers to him, so much length, depth and breadth. He shares something that shocks me and reminds us that people who are seemingly the strongest and funniest can sometimes feel alone. Owen 'Blakka' Ellis is in the Redirection seat for the second episode season two of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast.

My guest is someone who will readily, easily and openly tell you that she is broken and flawed BUT healing. She shares a story with us that she has never shared with anyone else and I am humbled by this. From having a broken childhood to now being the principal of a school where she’s helping to shape and mould the minds of our young people. Tamar McKenzie in the Redirection seat for the very first episode of season 2 of the Redirection with Terri-Karelle podcast.

From Haiti to the USA, from speaking Haitian Creole and French exclusively to being a self-taught English speaker, from packing boxes in a warehouse to becoming a Client Success Manager at Microsoft, Dr. Stevens Bonhomme shows us how it pays to believe in oneself, stay the course, set goals and timelines and aim higher even when you are already at the top!

Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid, Miss Jamaica World 2005, a veterinarian turned Premier host, TV host, Media Personality, Podcaster, Speaker and everything in between, got the chance of a lifetime to deliver a TEDx Talk at the Aston Unversity in Birmingham, UK on September 25, 2021. She sits with her best friend Garfene Grandison to discuss micro and macro moments leading up to this talk and beyond.  This time around she becomes a guest on her own podcast "Redirection With Terri-Karelle." 

From a troubled teen to a global titan! I recently sat with Mr. Dushyant Savadia, CEO & Founder of The Amber Group at the National Youth Consultative Conference on October 7. This year’s virtual conference was organised by the 'I Believe' Initiative an arm of the Governor-General's Programme for Excellence. He came to speak about Technological Justice and shared so much more of his journey and experience into becoming a technology disrupter, humanitarian, advocate of social change and...

"Heavy is the head that wears the crown" is the famous saying and it is true for Miquel-Symone who is the reigning Miss Universe Jamaica. She is gracious, humble, composed, intelligent, and has a heart of philanthropy. She is an advocate for mental health in children and it isn't a random choice for her. Her mental health advocacy comes from a personal place. Onlookers on the might be easily distracted by this statuesque stunner, but it's her story of resilience that you need to hear about....