Che Lovelace chats with us on his journey as an artist and love for surfing and carnival

Daniel Loveless shares his story of highs and lows and the purpose driven evolution of What Yuh Know

In this episode of The Odyssey Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Loveless, the creator of What Yuh Know, to explore the highs and lows of his journey. From humble beginnings in Trinidad and Tobago to becoming a future global content creator, Daniel opens up about the struggles he faced along the way, including the challenges of building his brand, dealing with public perception and bouncing back from periods of depression. We also dive into the evolution of What Yuh Know—why he decided to shift from lighthearted trivia to deeper, more meaningful conversations and how this change reflects his own growth as a person. Daniel shares lessons learned, pivotal moments that shaped him, and his vision for the future. This is a must-listen for anyone chasing their dreams, embracing change, and striving for personal and creative growth!

Kyle Maloney: Taking Caribbean Tech to the world– An Entrepreneur's Story

In this insightful episode, Trinidad and Tobago-based entrepreneur Kyle Maloney shares his path from university startup endeavours to establishing Tech Beach Retreat, a premier platform providing a nexus for the global tech ecosystem to connect the best companies and minds in the world with undiscovered talent and opportunities. Kyle discusses his diverse ventures, including his initial peer-to-peer sales platform, an energy efficiency business, and the creation of FIRST (a business review and marketing platform). He delves into the inception and evolution of Tech Beach Retreat, highlighting key moments like building relationships in San Francisco and meeting industry leaders such as Jack Dorsey. Offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, Kyle emphasizes the importance of recognizing opportunities, strategic networking, and maintaining resilience in the face of challenges. Join us for a deep dive into the experiences that have shaped Kyle's entrepreneurial journey and his vision for the future of tech in the region.

Che Lovelace chats with us on his journey as an artist and love for surfing and carnival

Che Lovelace was born 1969 in San Fernando, Trinidad and grew up in the east coast village of Matura. He attended Queen’s Royal Collage, Port of Spain and received his fine art training at l’Ecole Régionale des Beaux-Arts de la Martinique. He has been a founder and principal collaborator for several Arts, Carnival and entertainment projects including, the recently established Friends For The Road J’Ouvert, Studiofilmclub and Selectors, a collaborative music project. Lovelace is an annual masquerader with a traditional Blue Devil band from Paramin called Kings Of The Hill. His practice increasingly includes elements of performance which he absorbs into his painting process.

Tilo Kruse chats on walking 3000km across Europe & Sailing 20 days across the Atlantic to Trinidad

Tilo Kruse began his journey at the young age of 18, leaving his small town in Germany and making his way through Spain, Berlin, Paris, Gibraltar, The Canary Islands and finally to Trinidad and Tobago. With his bag on his back and solar panel tucked away he has made this perilous journey in survival mode, only relying on his wits and the generosity of strangers. Tilo intends to make his way from Trinidad to the Amazon where he plans to spend some time living with a local tribe, learning their ways and giving back to them as much as he can. Subsequent to this, he intends on fulfilling his dream of crossing the Pacific and making his way around the globe.

Major Penny reflects on Island Crashers, Carnival and life in the events/ entertainment space

Starting in secondary school, Jared "Major" Penny was no stranger to the spotlight. Transitioning from being called upon by teachers and peers to rally students to where he stands now as one of the most popular MCs and radio personalities in Trinidad and Tobago. His stacked resume speaks for itself as Jared is the co-founder of Island Crashers (formerly Trump Events), J'ouvert Jubeez and the founder of Major EMP (Events, Marketing and Production). Complimenting his extremely charismatic and outgoing personality, Major Penny emphasizes remaining humble and grounded. He found it extremely crucial to support us at the odyssey podcast by sharing insight into the world of events and entertainment by telling his story, including the ups and downs of his journey and the lessons he's learnt along the way.