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Melbourne Motivation Building Caribbean Cultural Confidence by amplifying the work of a younger generation of Caribbean leaders. Visit www.melbournemotivation.com

� Melbourne Motivation builds Caribbean cultural confidence by elevating the voice of a younger generation of leaders with Caribbean heritage doing amazing work in their fields and community. Listen: 93.5FM Irie Jam Radio (Tri-State) or 99.1FM (Jamaica) Web: Iriejamradio.com or thebridge99fm.com, Download: Irie Jam 360 App, Subscribe: Melbourne Motivation on YouTube to watch past interviews�

06/06/2026

💡 What happens when Caribbean excellence, leadership, and opportunity come together in one room?

In this highlight from my conversation with Lexi Whilby , Founder & President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast she shares why the Young Caribbean Professionals Conference has become a powerful platform for networking, mentorship, and career advancement across the diaspora.

From students and young professionals to entrepreneurs and executives, this year’s conference is creating opportunities that can change lives.

🎥 Watch this preview, then catch the FULL interview now on YouTube (link in bio) as we discuss:

✅ The vision behind the Young Caribbean Professionals Conference
✅ Building bridges across the Caribbean diaspora
✅ The power of networking and mentorship
✅ Why Caribbean Excellence Weekend is a must-attend event

The next opportunity, partnership, mentor, or career breakthrough could be one conversation away.

🔗 Full interview available now on YouTube
📍 Caribbean Excellence Weekend
📅 June 5–6, 2026
📍 Wilmington, Delaware

Visit: melbournemotivation.com

06/04/2026

🎙️✨ MEET THE BRIDGE BUILDER EMPOWERING CARIBBEAN PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST

✨🎙️When vision meets action, you get Alexus “Lexi” Whilby.

🇯🇲 As the Founder and President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast (CACCNE) , Lexi is doing more than building an organization—she’s building a movement.

Through CACCNE and the Young Caribbean Professionals (YCP) Conference, she’s creating pathways for Caribbean professionals, students, business leaders, and community organizations to connect, grow, and thrive.

💡 Tune in to hear:
* How she built CACCNE from vision to reality
* The mission behind the Young Caribbean Professionals Conference
* Why representation and connection matter in the diaspora
* Her approach to community leadership and advocacy
* The role of networking, mentorship, and education in professional advancement
* How she’s bridging the Caribbean diaspora with the broader community
* Advice for young professionals building their own platforms

📻 FULL EPISODE — Thursday, June 4 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio

Listen Live: 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

Lexi Whilby is proof that community leadership starts with seeing a need and building the solution yourself.
🔥🔗 Learn more: thecaccne.org | theycpconference.com

05/28/2026

🎙️✨ MEET THE JOURNALIST, GOSPEL ARTIST & SCHOLAR USING HIS VOICE TO TRANSFORM LIVES ✨🎙️

When faith meets journalism meets music—you get Johnoy J Davis. .kiing

🇯🇲 A Jamaican journalist, gospel recording artist, author, and scholar, Johnoy graduated from Edward Waters University with a perfect 4.0 GPA and is now heading to Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism to continue his mission of telling stories that matter.

But Johnoy isn’t just chasing degrees—he’s using every platform he has to amplify underrepresented voices, challenge limiting narratives, and prove that faith, resilience, and education can transform lives.

💡 Tune in to hear:

How faith and journalism intersect in his work
His journey from Edward Waters to Columbia University
The stories he’s committed to telling about Caribbean communities and young Black men
His calling as a worship leader and gospel recording artist
Why representation in media matters
Advice for students pursuing excellence in faith, creativity, and scholarship
📻 FULL EPISODE — Thursday, May 28 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
Listen Live: 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

Johnoy J Davis is proof that you don’t have to choose between faith, art, and intellect—you can lead with all three. 🔥

🔗 Learn more: johnoythecreative.org

05/25/2026

🎙️🏈🎧 FULL INTERVIEW NOW LIVE 🎧🏈🎙️

Meet George Adams—better known as DJ Shoppi—a 16-year-old who’s proving you don’t have to choose one lane when you have vision.

🇯🇲 Brooklyn-born with Jamaican roots, George is: ✅ Quarterback at South Shore High School
✅ Founder of DJ Helpers—connecting young DJs with real opportunities
✅ Music lover bridging Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Reggae culture
✅ Competitor heading to Jamaica this summer to pitch for $20K

💡 In this full interview, George shares:
• When he first fell in love with music and chose DJ’ing
• The real problem DJ Helpers solves for young creatives
• Balancing football, entrepreneurship, and school
• The Road to Jamaica pitch competition journey
• His advice for aspiring DJs on equipment, skills, and musical knowledge
• Why starting early gives you a compounding advantage

🎵 BONUS: We put DJ Shoppi through a rapid-fire Caribbean music round—Dancehall vs Soca, 90s vs 2026 vibes, favorite artists, and more! 🔥

🔥 “Young people today are no longer waiting for opportunities—they’re building them.”

This is what multi-dimensional excellence looks like.

📺 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW
🔗 Link in bio or search “Melbourne Motivation DJ Shoppi” on YouTube

Support George:
👉 Visit djhelpers.com
👉 Follow
👉 Share this post to inspire another young creator

Originally aired: Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio

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05/24/2026

🎙️ FULL INTERVIEW: The 16-Year-Old Quarterback Building a Platform for Young DJs

🎙️If you've ever wondered what it looks like when passion meets purpose across multiple disciplines—this conversation will show you.

Meet George Adams (DJ Shoppi) — a 16-year-old student-athlete, DJ, and founder who's building bridges for an entire generation of young creatives.

His story:
✅ Born and raised in Brooklyn with proud Jamaican heritage
✅ Quarterback at South Shore High School
✅ Founder of DJ Helpers — a platform connecting aspiring DJs with real event opportunities
✅ Passionate about Dancehall, Reggae, Hip-Hop, and DJ culture
✅ Heading to Jamaica this summer to pitch alongside students from 15+ countries
✅ Competing for a $20,000 prize on an international stage

Why DJ Helpers Matters:
George saw a gap—talented young DJs with no clear pathway to opportunities, and event organizers struggling to find fresh, reliable talent. So he built the solution: DJ Helpers.
Through this platform, he's creating access, experience, and paid gigs for aspiring DJs while helping organizers discover rising talent.

In this full interview on Melbourne Motivation, George talks about:
• When he first fell in love with music and why he chose DJ'ing
• The specific problem DJ Helpers solves and who it serves
• Balancing quarterback responsibilities with entrepreneurship
• His journey preparing for the Road to Jamaica pitch competition
• Advice for young DJs on equipment, skill development, and musical knowledge
• How creativity becomes ownership when paired with vision and discipline

BONUS: We put DJ Shoppi through a rapid-fire Caribbean music round—Dancehall vs Soca, 90s vs 2026 vibes, favorite Reggae & Dancehall artists, and more!

🎵🔥Host Miguel Anthony Melbourne says it best:
"Young people today are no longer waiting for opportunities, they're building them. Whether through music, technology, sports, or entrepreneurship, this generation is showing us that creativity can become ownership when paired with vision and discipline."

📺 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW
🔗 https://youtu.be/faZy32v9sTE?si=LLBpOT8mG4PlZnf6

👉 Tag a young creative or athlete who needs to hear this story.
👉 Share this post to support the next generation of multi-dimensional leaders.

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05/21/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The 16-Year-Old Building Bridges for Young Creatives 🎙️

This Thursday on Melbourne Motivation, we're sitting down with a young entrepreneur who's not just chasing his own dreams—he's creating pathways for an entire generation of young creatives.

Meet George Adams — a 16-year-old student-athlete, DJ enthusiast, and founder who's proving that leadership starts with seeing a problem and building the solution.

George's Story: ✅ Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York
✅ Student-athlete at South Shore High School (plays football)
✅ Founder of DJ Helpers — a platform connecting young DJs with real event opportunities
✅ Helping aspiring DJs gain experience, exposure, and paid gigs
✅ Heading to Jamaica this summer to pitch alongside students from 15+ countries
✅ Competing for a $20,000 prize on an international stage

Why DJ Helpers Matters:

George saw a gap in the creative economy—talented young DJs with no clear path to opportunities, and event organizers struggling to discover fresh talent. So he built the bridge himself.

Through DJ Helpers, he's creating access where there was none, making it easier for the next generation of music creators to break through while they're still in school.

📻 Don't miss this conversation:
Thursday , May 21 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎧 Listen Live: 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

👉 Tag a young creative who needs to hear this story.
👉 Share this post to support youth entrepreneurship in music and the arts.

Learn more about DJ Helpers: djhelpers.com & roadtojamaica.com

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05/21/2026

🎙️🎧 MEET THE 16-YEAR-OLD CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG DJs 🎧🎙️

While most teens are scrolling, George Adams is building.

🇯🇲 Brooklyn-born student-athlete at South Shore High School, George plays football by day and builds DJ Helpers by night—a platform connecting young DJs with real event opportunities.

His mission? Make it easier for aspiring DJs to gain experience, exposure, and paid gigs while helping event organizers discover rising talent.

But George isn’t stopping there. This summer, he’s heading to Jamaica to pitch DJ Helpers alongside students from 15+ countries, competing for $20,000.

💡 Tune in to hear:

*How he balances football, school, and entrepreneurship
*The real problem DJ Helpers solves for young creatives
*His journey preparing to pitch in Jamaica
*Why access and opportunity matter in the creative economy
*Advice for young people who want to build while they’re still in school

📻 FULL EPISODE — Thursday, May 21 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
Listen Live: 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

George represents a new generation of young leaders building opportunities for themselves and their communities in real time. 🔥

🔗 Learn more: djhelpers.com & roadtojamaica.com
💡Visit: melbournemotivation.com

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05/17/2026

🎙️✨ FULL INTERVIEW NOW LIVE ✨🎙️

At just 16, Raheem Bourne is already building what most people spend decades working toward: ownership.

🇯🇲 Brooklyn-born with Jamaican roots, Raheem is the founder of ORGAMY —a household products brand on a mission to bring joy back to everyday cleaning.

But he’s not stopping there. This young leader is preparing to pitch his business on an international stage in Jamaica, competing alongside students from over 15 countries for $20,000.

💡 In this full interview, Raheem shares: • How Caribbean values shaped his entrepreneurship mindset • The real problem ORGAMY solves • What it’s like preparing for the Jamaica pitch competition • His advice for overcoming fear and using your voice • Why starting early is the ultimate advantage

🔥 “Ownership starts with belief. When young people see themselves as creators of opportunity—not just consumers—everything changes.”

This is what the next generation of Caribbean excellence looks like.

📺 WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW
1. 🔗 Link in bio or search “Melbourne Motivation Raheem Bourne” on YouTube
2. Radio tab at melbournemotivation.com

Support Raheem:
👉 Follow his journey
👉 Share this post to inspire another young entrepreneur
Visit: roadtojamaica.com

Originally aired: Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio

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05/07/2026

This Thursday on Melbourne Motivation, we're sitting down with someone who's rewriting the rules of what's possible at 16.

Meet Raheem Bourne — Brooklyn-born, Jamaican roots, and the founder of ORGAMY, a growing household products brand that's making cleaning less of a chore and more of an experience.

But here's what makes Raheem's story even more incredible:

✅ Full-time high school student at Victory Collegiate High School
✅ Running a real business with real customers
✅ Heading to Jamaica to pitch alongside students from 15+ countries
✅ Competing for a $20,000 prize
✅ Already thinking about ownership, legacy, and impact

Raheem is proof that age is just a number when you have vision, discipline, and the courage to start early.

📻 Don't miss this conversation:
Thursday, May 7 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎧 Listen Live: 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

👉 Tag a young person who needs to hear this story.
👉 Share this post to support the next generation of Caribbean entrepreneurs.

Learn more: www.melbournemotivation.com

05/06/2026

BUILDING OWNERSHIP ✨🎙️
At just 16, Raheem Bourne isn’t waiting for his turn—he’s creating it.
🇯🇲 Brooklyn-born with Jamaican roots, Raheem is the founder of ORGAMY a household products brand on a mission to bring joy back to everyday cleaning.
While most teens are focused on finals, Raheem is preparing to pitch his business on an international stage in Jamaica alongside students from over 15 countries, competing for $20,000.
💡 Tune in to hear:
How he balances high school and entrepreneurship
The inspiration behind ORGAMY
His journey to pitching in Jamaica
Advice for young Caribbean entrepreneurs
What “building early” really means
📻 FULL INTERVIEW — Thursday, May 7 @ 10:40 AM
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
Listen Live: 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App
This is what the next generation of Caribbean excellence looks like. 🔥
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