The "You Only Know Half" Podcast

Hugh Sinclair/Chef Irie from St. Catherine, Jamaica keeps the culture alive overseas with food

Perhaps nothing is says Jamaica more than our food, Chef Irie has infused Jamaican dishes and cooking methods with world cuisine to take Jamaican culture to "di wurl".

U.S. Navy Capt. Janice G. Smith from Morris Hall, St. Catherine, Jamaica

U.S. Navy Capt. Janice G. Smith is from Morris Hall, St. Catherine and credits the wisdom of her Grandmother Miss Iris with keeping their family together and her mother who left for America to create opportunities for the family, for her determination to succeed. Capt. Smith was the second black woman and the first Jamaican-American woman to command a U.S. Naval Destroyer.

Jermaine Haughton outstanding young attorney from Clarendon excelling in Maryland, USA

Jermaine quickly tells you of his humble childhood in the hills of Clarendon, Jamaica and you notice the joy with which he reminisces about a period of time when his needs were many but love was in abundance. His transition to the United States has seen explosive growth as he achieved his dream of becoming an attorney.

Alison Smith from Black River, St. Elizabeth Jamaica

Alison Smith from Black River, St. Elizabeth Jamaica is a trailblazing attorney in Florida

Marva Wilks - Educator and founder of the charity Education Gateway Foundation

Marva Wilks was raised in Bull Bay, St. Andrew Jamaica by her Rastafarian grandmother who instilled the value of education - Marva is now a Professional Learning Consultant with a Master's Degree in Florida.

Leo Jones Jamaican Disc Jockey and purveyor of good times

Leo Jones keeps Jamaican culture alive in the Diaspora through playing music in a way that keeps Jamaicans connected to their heritage.

Rupert Rhodd - Associate Dean of Economics & Co-Chair of the Coalition of Jamaican Alumni Assn of Florida

Dr. Rupert Rodd is from Jones Town in Kingston, Jamaica and is now Associate Dean of the School of Business at Florida Atlantic University. Despite being told that he wasn't "black" enough because he wasn't born in America, Rupert has risen to the top of academia and constantly gives back to Jamaican students. Listen to his immigrant experience.

Hope Blake Wade - Fashion Designer, Evangelist, Community Leader in Rockland County, NY

Listen to Hope Wade's extraordinary journey from living in the historical town of Port Royal, Jamaica to having one of her gorgeous dress designs inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

Rose Williams - Lawyer, Mentor, Philanthropist in South Florida

Listen to Rose and her family's journey to America in the 1960s that is so similar to the experiences we see today of immigrants coming to the US Southern Border for a better life.  Learn how her journey inspired her to give back to young people to ensure that their education is a path to success.

Robert "Bob" Ritchie: Jamaican in Minnesota

Bob Ritchie is a proud Jamaican whose journey took him first to England, back to Jamaica for high school and eventually to America where he serves his adopted home and also gives back to the parish of St. St. Thomas.