Melbourne Motivation

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
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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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05/06/2026

Strictly Facts: A Guide A Guide to Caribbean History & Culture

Indian Arrival Day in the Caribbean marks the beginning of a profound and complex history shaped by migration, labor, survival, and cultural transformation. Following the end of slavery in the 19th century, the system of indentured servitude brought over half a million Indians to the Caribbean between 1838 and 1917. Recruited under contracts that promised wages and opportunity, many instead faced harsh plantation conditions, restricted mobility, and social marginalization, conditions that, in many ways, echoed the coercion of earlier labor systems. This system was not unique to the Caribbean. Indian indentured laborers were transported across the globe to places like Mauritius, Fiji, and South Africa.

In the Caribbean, Indo-Caribbean communities have indelibly shaped the region’s cultural, political, and economic landscape, from language and religion to food, music, and national identity. Today, Indian Arrival Day is both a commemoration and a reflection that honors the resilience of those who endured indenture and recognizes the enduring legacies carried forward by their descendants across the Caribbean and its diaspora.

05/04/2026

🎨 FULL INTERVIEW NOW LIVE + VOTING IS OPEN 🗳️🇧🇸

Meet Janelle Thomas — the Bahamian-born artist whose paintings don’t just show emotion, they make you FEEL it. 🇧🇸🇯🇲

Born in The Bahamas with Jamaican roots. Homeschooled foundation that shaped her independent creative voice. Rising Star Award winner. Author of a deeply personal book about Alzheimer’s. And right NOW, competing in The People’s Artist competition for $25K + global recognition. 🏆

In this Melbourne Motivation episode, Janelle shares:

💚 How her Caribbean upbringing shapes her art
💚 Her unique style: realism, metaphorical portraiture & surrealism
💚 Why art is essential for mental & emotional wellness
💚 The creative process behind bringing emotion to canvas
💚 How YOU can help her win The People’s Artist competition

🎥 Full interview on YouTube “Melbourne Motivation” — Link in bio! Visit: www.melbournemotivation.com

🗳️ VOTING IS OPEN NOW — Cast your vote today!
👉 Link in Bio

Originally aired on 97.1 FM HD3 with host Miguel Anthony Melbourne. Visit: www.melbournemotivation.com

“Art is more than expression—it’s connection. It allows us to process, to heal, and to tell stories that words sometimes cannot.” 💫

🗳️ VOTE FOR JANELLE → Support Caribbean excellence
📲 Follow her journey →

When creatives from our Caribbean diaspora step into their gifts, they don’t just create—they shift culture. Let’s rally behind Janelle Thomas. ✊🏾

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04/27/2026

🏐 ATHLETE. 🩺 PHYSICIAN. 💪 BODYBUILDER. 🇯🇲

Meet Dr. Stennett — the woman who’s redefining what it means to evolve with purpose.

Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Starred at Wolmer’s High School for Girls. Represented Jamaica on the National Volleyball Team. Came to the U.S. on a volleyball scholarship at 16. Built a 13-year elite medical career. Now serves as a team physician in Tampa, Florida. Founded an SAT scholarship fund for international students. And is preparing to compete as an amateur bodybuilder for Jamaica. 🔥

This isn’t just a career story — it’s a masterclass in discipline, reinvention, and opening doors for others. 🙌🏾

In this full Melbourne Motivation interview, Dr. Stennett shares:

💚 Her journey from national athlete to board-certified sports medicine physician
💚 What it takes to compete at the highest levels — in sports AND medicine
💚 How she’s mentoring the next generation

🎥 Full interview on YouTube & MelbourneMotivation Website— link in bio!

Originally aired on 97.1 FM HD3 with host Miguel.

“When you stay committed to growth, you create pathways not just for yourself, but for others to follow.” 💫

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04/17/2026

🌟 FULL INTERVIEW NOW LIVE 🌟

Meet .kayzcosmetics founder Malia Marcello — the 16-year-old entrepreneur redefining clean beauty while still in high school. 💄✨

From Guyana 🇬🇾 to New York 🗽, Malia’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and cultural confidence. In this Melbourne Motivation episode, she shares:

💚 Her journey building KAYZ Cosmetics
💚 Balancing school, business & big dreams
💚 Her advice for young entrepreneurs

🎙️ Full interview on YouTube — link in bio! Or Recent Interviews @ www.melbournemotivation.com

Originally aired on 97.1 FM HD3 with host Miguel.

Building Caribbean Cultural Confidence, one conversation at a time. 🎧

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04/16/2026

Melbourne Motivation continues 🎙️🔥

This week on Young Leaders of the Diaspora, we spotlight a story of discipline, excellence, and full-circle impact 🇯🇲

Our next guest: Dr. Stennett
✨ Former Jamaica National Volleyball Team Athlete
✨ Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician
✨ Mentor | Philanthropist | Future Amateur Bodybuilder for Jamaica

From St. Catherine, Jamaica to serving as a team physician in collegiate athletics in the U.S., Dr. Stennett’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when talent meets opportunity—and purpose.

She’s not just impacting athletes on the field… she’s building pathways for the next generation through mentorship and her SAT scholarship initiative.

📅 Tune in Thursday, April 16th
🕙 10:40 AM (NY) | 9:40 AM (JA)
📻 Irie Jam Radio 97.1 FM HD3
🌐 iriejamradio.com
📲 Irie Jam Radio App

www.melbournemotivation.com
This is one you don’t want to miss.

DiasporaImpact StudentAthletes Resilience

04/16/2026

Melbourne Motivation continues 🎙️🔥

This week on Young Leaders of the Diaspora, we spotlight a story of discipline, excellence, and full-circle impact 🇯🇲

Our next guest: Dr. Stennett
✨ Former Jamaica National Volleyball Team Athlete
✨ Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician
✨ Mentor | Philanthropist | Future Amateur Bodybuilder for Jamaica

From St. Catherine, Jamaica to serving as a team physician in collegiate athletics in the U.S., Dr. Stennett’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when talent meets opportunity—and purpose.

She’s not just impacting athletes on the field… she’s building pathways for the next generation through mentorship and her SAT scholarship initiative.

📅 Tune in Thursday, April 16th
🕙 10:40 AM (NY) | 9:40 AM (JA)
📻 Irie Jam Radio 97.1 FM HD3
🌐 iriejamradio.com
📲 Irie Jam Radio App

www.melbournemotivation.com
This is one you don’t want to miss.

DiasporaImpact StudentAthletes Resilience

04/11/2026

Communication is more than speaking — it’s about confidence, clarity, connection, and creating opportunity.In this full interview, Jessica Sinclair shares powerful insight on leadership, brand elevation, intentional networking, and the importance of showing up with purpose.

From her work as CEO of Sinclair Master of Ceremonies Inc. to supporting Team Jamaica Bickle as a Digital Marketing Strategist, Jessica is using her voice and vision to make an impact.

Watch the full interview now on YouTube.

Link in bio / on YouTube:
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