More Than DJs: The Men Moving Caribbean Culture
There are conversations about music, and then there are conversations about the people responsible for moving the culture forward. This Gems...
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Gem City Network is a Caribbean-born content hub and media production company dedicated to learning, empowerment, and authentic storytelling. We share insights on entrepreneurship, wellness, relationships, and lifestyle through podcasts, mini-documentaries, courses, and eBooks.
Founded by Matthew Ashby, and home to the flagship show Gems From Friends, the network brings wisdom and real stories to the forefront—building a community where mentors and learners connect, grow, and inspire one another.
Read MoreIn this episode of Gems From Friends , F’ture sits down with entrepreneur Rashida Hoyte-Hutson , the woman behind Rashida’s Pizza, for an honest conversation about what it really costs to build a business. Ras...
Everyone sees the performances. Few know the journey.In this episode of Gems From Friends, we sit down with one of Barbados' fastest-rising soca artists, Tionne Hernandez, for one of her most personal conv...
For 20 years, Hypasounds has remained one of Barbados' most recognizable soca artists—but behind the music is a story of discipline, sacrifice, business, and resilience.In this episode of **Gems From Frien...
In this powerful episode of *Gems From Friends*, Matthew Ashby sits down with Raphael Saul — attorney, entrepreneur, leadership consultant, motivational speaker, husband, father, and man of faith.Many people k...
In this special roundtable episode of Gems From Friends, we sit down with three respected voices in Caribbean music — DJ Private Ryan, Scratch Master, and Barrie Hype — for a deep, honest, and entertaining con...
In this episode of Beyond The Reps , we sit down with Dr. Rene Best to talk about the realities of sports injuries, recovery, performance, and the future of sports medicine in Barbados. We discuss: The most co...
Host Megghan Michael sits with Danice Lashley and Khai Lashley for a deeply personal conversation about love, partnership, and navigating life through both growth and loss.Having known Danice for over 25 years...
Host Megghan Michael sits with Rian Codrington and Jin FORDE for a compelling conversation about love, culture, and building together in one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic industries.As the creative forces be...
In this episode of Gems From Friends , I speak with Janelle Skinner , a counseling psychologist and disability advocate whose story challenged me deeply. Janelle shares what life has been like navigating disab...
There are conversations about music, and then there are conversations about the people responsible for moving the culture forward. This Gems...
Some conversations entertain you. Some inspire you. And some quietly confront you. My conversation with Janelle Skinner did all three. Janel...
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