#080-Empowering Caribbean Creators & Service Providers in the Online Space

Tea Time with Cassia Marina

Happy Black History Month!

In this episode of TeaTime, join your host Cassia Marina for an enlightening discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the online space as she sits down with guest expert Tay Francis.

While it wasn't planned to line up with Black History Month, it's the perfect month to touch on the following topic. It's time to address the elephant in the room...

From navigating systemic barriers to challenging the conditioning of white supremacy, Tay provides invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by Caribbean entrepreneurs in the digital realm.

Delve into topics such as the perception of the Caribbean, fair compensation, and the importance of allies and sponsors in fostering a more inclusive online environment.

Get ready to gain new perspectives and actionable strategies for success in the ever-evolving world of online entrepreneurship.

00:00 Intro & Background

02:57 Challenges Faced by Caribbean Entrepreneurs in the Online Space

26:47 The Conditioning of White Supremacy

13:30 The Perception of the Caribbean as ONLY a Tourist Destination

26:44 The Conditioning of White Supremacy, Imperialism, Colonialism and Discrimination

39:10 Exclusion and Misunderstanding in DEI Discussions

41:15 The Need for Unity

45:43 Fair Compensation and Valuing Services

55:13 Mindset Shift for Success in the Online World

1:16:28 The Importance of Allies and Sponsors

1:23:54 Wrapping Up

1:25:38 Last words of advice from Tay Francis

Connect with Tay Francis

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetayfrancis/

IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thetayfrancis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetayfrancis/

Website: https://www.thetayfrancis.com/

Calling all Online Caribbean Entrepreneurs - Share your opinions, thoughts and experiences HERE.

Resources Mentioned

The Thread that started it all: https://www.threads.net/@thetayfrancis/post/CxjLzvTOrZc/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

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