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From Waiting to Winning : A Call for Women of Color to Step Into Greatness

What happens when you stop waiting to be chosen—and choose yourself instead?
In this powerful episode of TheBeyondWoman Podcast, host J sits down with Charise Beckett, leadership strategist, author, and advocate for women of colour who are redefining leadership beyond titles, burnout, and outdated systems.
Charise shares her journey of navigating corporate spaces where her voice was often minimized, the moment she decided to stop waiting for permission, and how that decision led her to build a thriving business rooted in both excellence and wellness. She introduces her P.O.I.S.E.™ Framework, a practical approach designed to help women lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainability—without sacrificing themselves in the process.
This conversation is honest, affirming, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to shrink to fit in, this episode will meet you right where you are—and challenge you to rise.
In this episode, we cover:
The defining moment Charise stopped waiting for validation and chose herself
The real challenges women of colour face in leadership spaces
How to thrive beyond burnout instead of glorifying it
Shifting from hesitation to confident action
Leading before the title and owning your voice
Honouring cultural identity in business and leadership
Protecting wellness while pursuing ambition
Building legacies that reflect your voice—not pre-set molds
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More Than Titles: Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers on Owning Her Voice and Vision

This episode is one for the books.
In this intimate, soul-stirring conversation, Jacqueline sits down with Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, attorney-at-law, athlete, politician, trailblazer, and the first Black Caribbean woman crowned Miss Universe Great Britain. But today, titles take a back seat. What unfolds is an honest, grounded, sister-to-sister conversation between two Caribbean women who carry big dreams, big purpose, and even bigger vision for our region.
You’ll hear Dee-Ann open up about what shaped her, what grounded her, and what keeps her anchored as she navigates the world as a woman committed to integrity, service, and possibility. She shares candid reflections on growing up in Anguilla, the roots of her resilience, and how being from a “small place” has actually carved out her strongest superpowers.
Together, we dive into the realities of Caribbean leadership, the challenges we still face as women, and why “small island, big dreams” is needed. Dee-Ann also speaks on community, Caribbean pride, the weight and beauty of representation, and the layers that make up her multidimensional life.
This episode feels like sitting outside on a breezy Caribbean evening, chatting with a wise, real, and deeply committed friend who is committed to seeing her people rise.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
What really led Dee-Ann into politics
The childhood seeds of focus, drive, and discipline
How she navigates public life with integrity
“Small Island, Big Dreams” — and why the world needs our perspective
How she defines Caribbean women's power
The one thing she would change in the world today
Who she dreams of meeting and so much more...
WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN
If you are a Caribbean woman with ambition, purpose, or dreams that feel “too big,” this episode will affirm you, steady you, and remind you that your roots are not a limitation—they are a launchpad. Dee-Ann’s honesty, clarity, and conviction will light something up in you.
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Sunrise, Sunset & the Dash In Between: Live the Story Your Dash Was Meant to Tell.

Living the Story Your Dash Was Meant to Tell — with Dr. Maxine Wilson
Life isn’t measured by how many days we live, but by how we live the days we’re given.
In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, host Jacqueline Johnson sits down with Dr. Maxine Wilson — author, speaker, business strategist, transformation coach, and award-winning advocate — to explore her new book, Sunrise, Sunset & the Dash In Between: Live the Story Your Dash Was Meant to Tell.
Dr. Wilson invites us to reflect deeply on the dash — that sacred space between our sunrise and sunset — where choices, seasons, battles, and breakthroughs shape our legacy.
Together, they unpack powerful themes:
Why we often avoid self-examination and how facing our failures leads to freedom.
The difference between inheritance and legacy — and how one can’t replace the other.
The generational lessons that shape our values, faith, and perspective.
Living with alignment, obedience, and divine purpose in a world chasing applause
This conversation is a call to pause, realign, and live with intention. Whether you’re rebuilding, rediscovering purpose, or redefining your next chapter — this episode will remind you that your dash matters.
Dr. Maxine Wilson is a powerhouse of purpose — a bold change-maker, award-winning advocate, author, motivational speaker, business strategist, and transformation coach. As founder of Inspired Elevation, she helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries align faith with strategy for lasting impact. Her message challenges others to live intentionally, lead courageously, and create legacy rooted in divine purpose.
Episode Highlights:
The courage to examine what we’d rather avoid
Turning mistakes into meaning
Building legacy over inheritance
How obedience anchors true success
Generational shaping and the stories that define us
Tune in to be inspired to:
💫 Reclaim your purpose💫 Live intentionally in your dash💫 Leave a legacy that outlives you
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The Weight He Doesn’t Speak Of—Exploring The Pain, Pressure, and Love Men Carry in Silence.

This week on The BeyondWoman Conversations, we open the floor to a subject that often stays buried beneath strength and silence — the emotional, mental, and relational weight that men carry but rarely speak of.
Our guests — Faith Waltson, Barry Groves, and Coach Jherrel Peters — share honest reflections and expert insight on how expectations, love, pain, and pressure shape the inner lives of men.
We experienced a minor technical issue at the outset (real-life moments happen!), but the essence of this dialogue quickly takes center stage. What follows is an eye-opening, truth-telling exchange that challenges stereotypes, encourages vulnerability, and reminds us that healing and understanding are a two-way process.
As we acknowledge Depression Awareness Month, this episode feels especially timely. Statistics continue to show rising rates of depression among men, many of whom suffer in silence. This conversation is our small way of breaking that silence, reminding men (and those who love them) that vulnerability is not weakness, and healing begins when we dare to speak.
🎧 Listen now to “The Weight He Doesn’t Speak Of” — a raw, real, and necessary conversation on the pain, pressure, and love men carry in silence.
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“Taking the Leap: Monique Farquharson on Culture, Courage & Matcha

From Jamaica to Japan to now the UK — Monique Farquharson’s story is one of guts, grace, and going after what calls you. She’s the founder of The Matcha Yaad, the first Jamaican Matcha company, and she’s not afraid to mix  cultures, break molds, and build something the world hasn’t seen before.
When Monique Farquharson left Jamaica for Japan, she didn’t just cross continents—she stepped into a season of radical courage and self-discovery. What started as a leap of faith turned into a life built across cultures, from the quiet discipline of Japan to her new chapter in the UK.
In this episode, Monique talks about taking the leap—leaving her job, moving halfway across the world, becoming a mother, and turning curiosity into a global brand. It’s about faith, courage, and doing the thing even when nobody gets it.
From matcha mornings in Japan to bold new beginnings in the UK, this conversation is about choosing yourself, moving when it doesn’t make sense, and carrying your roots wherever you go.
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Beyond the Bloom: Nurturing Women’s Health and Wellness

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Terri-Ann Thompson for an honest, empowering conversation on women’s health and wellness.
Dr. Thompson is a Senior Research Scientist at Ibis Reproductive Health with over 15 years of experience in public health. She specializes in examining the impact of reproductive health policies and care models, while centering the voices and needs of women and diverse communities. As part of her work, she partners with community-based organizations, health care providers, advocates, and other stakeholders to ensure research questions align well with people’s priorities, amplify the experience of disparate populations, and examine how existing policies and services could better serve people’s needs. Prior to joining Ibis, Terri-Ann worked for Yale University School of Medicine (YSM), directing the coordinating center for the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN).
In this episode, she sheds light on some of the most pressing issues women face today—why reproductive health conditions often go undiagnosed, how we can break the stigma around menstruation, and what it really means to prepare for menopause. She also shares practical ways women can protect their mental health, maintain vitality as they age, and embrace a holistic view of wellness that nurtures body, mind, and spirit.
This conversation is a must-listen for every woman ready to prioritize her health and reclaim her well-being.
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How to Live, Love & Lead with Boldness — A Conversation with Judy McCutcheon

What does it really take to live, love, and lead with boldness?
In this powerful episode of TheBeyondWoman Podcast, I sit down with bestselling author, leadership strategist, and unapologetic force Judy McCutcheon to unpack her new book Unfiltered and Unapologetic: A Woman’s Guide to Live, Love, and Lead with Boldness.
Born and raised in Tobago, Judy has spent over two decades helping women leaders and organizations transform through courage, authenticity, and conscious leadership. In this conversation, she gets raw about:
What pushed her to write Unfiltered and Unapologetic
Why so many women put themselves last — and the cost of it
Her personal journey through divorce, loss, and rebuilding self-worth
How spirituality became an inside job after a near-death experience
Practical ways women can start living unapologetically, today
A Quote to Remember:
Boldness isn’t something you’re handed — it’s the choice you make every single day to stop shrinking and show up as your full self.” — Judy McCutcheon
Judy’s story is equal parts honest, nurturing, and direct — a reminder that boldness isn’t a trait you’re born with, it’s a choice you make every day.
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How Social Conditioning Keeps Women Playing Small—and How to Break Free

Welcome back to TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast with your host, Jacqueline Johnson, founder of TheBeyondWoman.
This is the space where we talk real, rise higher, and reclaim what’s always been ours.
Perhaps you’ve been questioning yourself lately—Wondering why you still hesitate…Why you shrink in certain rooms…Why you feel like you have to ask for permission to want more.
If that’s you, know this:You’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it.
In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the subtle, yet powerful social conditioning that teaches women to stay in line, tone it down, and make themselves smaller.
But no more.
This conversation is necessary, especially for the woman who feels the nudge to take up more space…Who’s tired of playing by quiet rules she never agreed to…And who’s finally ready to break free.
In this episode, we cover:
Why many women still feel like they need permission
Everyday signs you’re playing small (without realizing it)
How cultural norms and silent expectations hold us back
Practical mindset shifts to help you rise boldly
Questions you can ask yourself to start showing up differently
A Quote to Remember:
“You don’t need permission to be powerful. You just need to remember that you already are.”
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Redefining Me: Reinvention on Her Own Terms

What happens when the version of you the world applauds no longer feels aligned?
In this episode of TheBeyondWoman Conversations Podcast, we sit down with Carla Williams Johnson — Global Marketing Influencer, PR Powerhouse, and unapologetic Caribbean woman — for a refreshingly raw and inspiring conversation about reinvention.
This wasn’t a traditional interview — it felt like two girlfriends catching up, laughing, and bonding over shared experiences and truths that too many women, especially in the Caribbean, keep silent about.
Carla opens up about:
The moment she realized she needed to restructure her business (and her life)
The internal battles of reinvention — fear, insecurity, and cultural pressures
Why alignment matters more than appearance or applause
How she helps CEOs and Caribbean leaders get featured, seen, and paid in spaces that once felt out of reach
Whether you’re in the middle of a quiet pivot or standing at the edge of change, this episode reminds you that reinvention isn’t about rejection — it’s about reclamation.
✨ You don’t need to become someone new. You just need to become more of who you truly are.
🧠 Guest Bio – Carla Williams Johnson:
Carla Williams Johnson, also known as The CEO’s Publicist, is an internationally acclaimed award-winning publicist based in Trinidad & Tobago. Her company, Carli Communications, seeks to enhance the lives of brand owners by giving them the support they need to build global businesses that get them seen, heard, and paid.
 
A mother of two, Carla has been featured in numerous publications around the world, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and has inspired others by sharing her story in places such as China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and across the Caribbean.
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The Sacred Shift: Reframing Menopause for the Caribbean Woman

Menopause isn’t just hot flashes and hormone talk — it’s an emotional, physical, and spiritual shift that Caribbean women often navigate in silence. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tanya Beaubrun, the Caribbean’s leading expert in functional and integrative medicine, to unmask what menopause looks like for Black women in our region.
We go beyond the typical symptom checklist and explore the deeper truths: Why are we not being seen by our doctors? Why do we downplay our discomfort? And how can we reframe this transition as a sacred, joyful evolution instead of something to hide?
If you’re over 35, this conversation is your permission to name what’s happening, to seek support, and to start thriving through midlife.
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