KIC Back Episode 2 | Bharati Sukul Kemraj | Culture, Legacy, and the State of Our Community

KIC Back Podcast Episode 7 | Toxic Things Our Community Normalizes

The KIC Back crew returns for one of their most honest and relatable conversations yet. In this episode, Richie, Tamesh, Bryan, and Brandon discuss some of the toxic habits, mindsets, and cultural norms that many Indo Caribbean and Caribbean families have normalized for generations. From mental health being dismissed, pressure to get married, community gossip, alcohol culture, family expectations, and learning how to build confidence despite criticism, the team shares personal stories, laughs, and real perspectives on what it means to grow up between cultures. This episode is funny, thought provoking, relatable, and packed with conversations many people have experienced but rarely talk about openly. In This Episode: • Mental health in Caribbean households • "You have food on the table, what are you depressed about?" • Community gossip and judgment • Marriage pressure and family expectations • Growing up first generation Indo Caribbean • Alcohol culture and normalization • Toxic comments from relatives • Building confidence and self worth • Why some people want you to succeed, just not more than them • Navigating modern life while respecting culture Whether you grew up Guyanese, Trinidadian, Indo Caribbean, West Indian, or simply in a family where everyone had an opinion about your life, this episode will feel familiar. WATCH NOW and join the conversation. FOLLOW KIC BACK PODCAST Instagram: @kicbackpodcast FOLLOW KIC TASSA Instagram: @kictassanyc YouTube: @kictassa8777 Welcome to the KIC Back Podcast, a New York based podcast spotlighting culture, business, food, identity, music, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the conversations shaping our communities today. Hosted by Richie, Tamesh, Bryan, Brandon, and the KIC Back team. New episodes weekly. Powered by KIC Tassa and Classic Creatives Media.

KIC Back Episode 6 | How Kalissa Persaud Went Viral and Landed A Super Bowl Commercial

Actress and social media personality, Kalissa Persaud joins the KIC Back Podcast for one of our most entertaining and honest conversations yet. From filming content in her Queens apartment during lockdown to appearing in national campaigns alongside Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl, Kalissa opens up about the real journey behind social media fame, acting, rejection, confidence, and building a career in entertainment. With over 146K followers on Instagram, Kalissa has built a loyal audience through humor, storytelling, relatable content, and authentic personality while representing a new generation of Indo Caribbean creatives online. In this episode: • how Kalissa went viral online • landing major commercial acting roles • working on the Super Bowl Ritz campaign with Bad Bunny • growing up Indo Caribbean in Queens, New York • balancing acting and content creation • social media pressure and rejection • funny stories from auditions and commercial sets • cultural identity, family, and creativity • the reality behind internet fame This episode is hilarious, inspiring, relatable, and packed with moments that creators, actors, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing a dream will connect with. WATCH NOW and subscribe for more conversations on culture, entertainment, business, storytelling, and community. FOLLOW KALISSA: Instagram: @kalissapersaud FOLLOW KIC BACK PODCAST: Instagram: @kicbackpodcast #KalissaPersaud #Kalizzle #KICBackPodcast #Podcast #Actress #ContentCreator #BadBunny #SuperBowlCommercial #Viral #Entertainment #CommercialActing #QueensNY #IndoCaribbean #SocialMedia #Comedy #ActorLife #NYCCreator #Influencer #PodcastInterview

KIC Back Episode 5 | Josh Dat of Datz Deli | The Story of the Mac Patty, Resilience, and Growing Up Guyanese

KIC Back Episode 5, we sit down with Josh from Datz Deli, the creator behind the now iconic Mac Patty, a concept that started with an idea and turned into something the entire community talks about. What began inside a local deli became a brand, a movement, and proof that originality still matters. Josh’s story is built on resilience, persistence, and staying locked in on the vision even when things were uncertain. From long hours behind the counter to national recognition, we discuss the sacrifices, the pressure, and the mindset it takes to keep building when nobody sees the work behind the scenes. But this episode goes deeper than food. We get into childhood memories, Pokémon cards, video games, growing up Guyanese in New York, and the culture that shaped who we all became. It’s funny, nostalgic, and honest all at the same time. This is a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and building something people will remember. Thanks to our sponsor, Mark Persaud @lawbypersaud

KIC Back Episode 3 | Mark Persaud | Law, Trust, and Showing Up When It Matters

KIC Back Episode 3, we sit down with Mark Persaud, a Guyanese American personal injury attorney who’s built his career on stepping into people’s lives when everything goes wrong. From working his way through law school to now representing clients across New York, Mark’s journey is rooted in discipline, consistency, and a real understanding of what people go through during some of the hardest moments of their lives. In this episode, we go deeper than just law. We talk about what it actually takes to build trust in a space where people often feel overlooked, the importance of staying connected to your culture while navigating professional spaces, and why being present for your clients matters more than anything else. We also get into the reality of the legal world, the mistakes people make after accidents, and how easily things can go wrong when you don’t have the right guidance. This is a conversation about responsibility, reputation, and what it means to truly show up for your community. Thanks to our sponsor – Mark Persaud @lawbypersaud

KIC Back Episode 4 | Alica’s Pepperpot | From Queens to National Geographic Through Guyanese Food

KIC Back Episode 4, we sit down with Alica, the creator behind Alica’s Pepperpot, a platform that’s helped bring Indo Caribbean and West Indian food stories to people all over the world. From growing up in Queens to building a brand rooted in culture and tradition, Alica opens up about the journey behind the recipes, the challenges she faced, and how food became a way for her to better understand her identity and community. In this episode, we go far beyond cooking. We talk about growing up West Indian in New York, family traditions, cultural expectations, and the memories tied to the meals that brought generations together. From doubles and pepperpot to stories that will feel familiar to so many of us, this conversation is honest, funny, and deeply relatable. Because food was never just food. It was always connection.