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� 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�

10/01/2026

THURSDAY , October 1st @ 10:40 AM EST — don't miss this powerful conversation with Shanae Williams, Westchester County Legislator, Majority Whip, and a trailblazing public servant who has dedicated 14 years to transforming communities.

Her Story:

Born in Jamaica and immigrating to Yonkers as a child, Shanae is a proud product of the NYS public school system who rose from grassroots community work to becoming one of Westchester's most influential legislative leaders.

As Majority Whip at the Westchester County Board of Legislators, she chairs the Infrastructure and Housing Committee and serves on multiple committees shaping the future of Westchester.

💪 Her Impact: ✅ Affordable Housing Advocate — fighting for housing opportunities across Westchester
✅ Gun Violence Prevention — created the county's Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce
✅ Domestic Violence Awareness — hosts an annual 5K run/walk
✅ Community Investment — investing millions in higher education, roads, bridges, and facilities
✅ 14 Years of Public Service — from Yonkers City Council to County Legislature

📻 TUNE IN TOMORROW — Thursday, October 1 @ 10:40 AM EST
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎙️ 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

🔥 "From Jamaica to legislative leadership — serving Westchester with excellence."

🌐 www.shanaewilliams.com
📻 www.melbournemotivation.com

10/01/2026

🏛️🇯🇲 FROM JAMAICA TO LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP — THURSDAY ON MELBOURNE MOTIVATION 🇯🇲🏛️

Thursday, October 1st @ 10:40 AM EST — don’t miss this powerful conversation with Shanae Williams Shanae Verice Williams , Westchester County Legislator, Majority Whip, and a trailblazing public servant who has dedicated 14 years to transforming communities.

Her Story:

Born in Jamaica and immigrating to Yonkers as a child, Shanae is a proud product of the NYS public school system who rose from grassroots community work to becoming one of Westchester’s most influential legislative leaders.

As Majority Whip at the Westchester County Board of Legislators, she chairs the Infrastructure and Housing Committee and serves on multiple committees shaping the future of Westchester.

💪 Her Impact:
✅ Affordable Housing Advocate — fighting for housing opportunities across Westchester
✅ Gun Violence Prevention — created the county’s Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce
✅ Domestic Violence Awareness — hosts an annual 5K run/walk
✅ Community Investment — investing millions in higher education, roads, bridges, and facilities
✅ 14 Years of Public Service — from Yonkers City Council to County Legislature

📻 TUNE IN TOMORROW — Thursday, October 1 @ 10:40 AM EST
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎙️ 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

🔥 “From Jamaica to legislative leadership — serving Westchester with excellence.”

🌐 www.shanaewilliams.com
📻 www.melbournemotivation.com
🎵 Alloby

🎬 OUR STORIES MATTER.In this Melbourne Motivation Melbourne Motivation HQ Irie Jam Radio highlight, Alexus “Lexi” Whilby...
09/27/2026

🎬 OUR STORIES MATTER.

In this Melbourne Motivation Melbourne Motivation HQ Irie Jam Radio highlight, Alexus “Lexi” Whilby Alexus Whilby and I talk about the vision behind the Caribbean Film Awards Caribbean Film Awards —celebrating Caribbean filmmakers, storytellers, creatives, culture, and excellence on the world stage.

🌴 October 10th | Wilmington, Delaware
🎥 Caribbean Film Awards

👗 Film • Fashion • Culture • Storytelling

If you believe our stories deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
CaribbeanFilmAwards.com — Tickets

Irie Jam 360
Irie Jam Radio

🎙️ The full Melbourne Motivation interview is NOW LIVE on YouTube!

👉🏾 Link in bio or visit MelbourneMotivation.com/radio

Tag someone who needs to know about this! 👇🏾

09/17/2026

✈️🇯🇲 17+ YEARS CREATING AUTHENTIC GLOBAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES 🇯🇲✈️

Meet Omar Evans — Co-Founder & CEO of Global Service Adventures (GSA), a Jamaican entrepreneur who has dedicated over 17 years to transforming how people experience international travel. Global Service Adventures

His Story:

Growing up in the tourism industry, Omar developed a deep understanding of international travel from an early age. For nearly two decades, he’s been part of youth and travel programs, gaining invaluable insight into what it takes to create meaningful, authentic experiences abroad.

As Co-Founder & CEO of Global Service Adventures, Omar is committed to ensuring travelers don’t just visit destinations — they experience them authentically, connect with local communities, and leave something worthwhile behind.

🌍 His Mission:
✅ Community-Based Tourism — connecting travelers with authentic local experiences
✅ Authentic Experiences — going beyond the surface to create lasting memories
✅ Global Impact — ensuring your travels leave a positive mark on the communities you visit

💬 Tune in to hear:
✅ Growing up in the tourism industry and his early influences
✅ 17+ years working with youth and travel programs
✅ The vision behind Global Service Adventures
✅ What makes community-based tourism different
✅ How to travel authentically and leave a positive impact
✅ The future of global tourism and Caribbean leadership

📻 FULL EPISODE — Thursday, September 17 @ 10:40 AM EST (9:40 AM Jamaica)
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎙️ 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

🔥 “Your travel experience should not only be good — you should leave having done something worthwhile behind too.”

✈️ Global Service Adventures | Authentic Travel with Purpose

🌐www.globalserviceadventures.org

🌐 www.melbournemotivation.com

09/10/2026

🎬 Caribbean culture. Film. Storytelling. Global impact.

This week on Melbourne Motivation Radio, I’m excited to welcome Alexus “Lexi” Whilby—Founder and President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northeast and the visionary behind the Caribbean Film Awards!

Lexi is creating powerful platforms that elevate Caribbean voices, celebrate our storytellers, and showcase the incredible talent and cultural impact of the Caribbean and its global diaspora on the world stage. 🌎🌴🎥

On October 10th, the Caribbean Film Awards takes place in Wilmington, Delaware, recognizing outstanding achievements in filmmaking, acting, directing, storytelling, music, and cultural impact.

Join us as we talk about her journey, her vision, the power of Caribbean storytelling, and what’s next for this growing movement!

🎙️ Melbourne Motivation Radio
🌐 MelbourneMotivation.com
📻 IrieJamradio.com | Listen Live on 97.1 FM HD3

09/03/2026

Andre Smith came to Canada as an immigrant and experienced firsthand what it meant to navigate life without financial confidence.

Instead of keeping the lessons to himself, he started teaching financial literacy in his community — and that passion became Flip & Floss, a mission to help the next generation learn, save, invest, and build a better financial future.

Today, that vision has expanded beyond Canada into New York City, Florida, and Jamaica. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇯🇲
🏆 Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants (2024)
🏆 BMO Obsidi Entrepreneur of the Year – Technology Award (2024)

In this episode of the Melbourne Motivation Radio Show, we talk about Andre’s journey, the importance of financial literacy, and why changing the money story starts with empowering young people.

🎙️ Tune in. Get inspired. Get motivated.
Because your starting point doesn’t have to determine your destination.

08/27/2026

🎧🇯🇲 FROM THE STUDIO TO THE BILLBOARD CHARTS: MEET YOWLEVITE 🇯🇲🎧

YowLevite YowLevite AKA “Levitate” — a three-time Billboard-charting, Grammy-nominated producer and audio engineer known for delivering high-level records with precision and impact.
With countless credits alongside Vybz Kartel (the King of Dancehall), Spice (the Queen of Dancehall), as well as Busta Rhymes, Lola Brooke, Beenie Man, Ky-Mani Marley, Dexta Daps, Teejay, and more, YowLevite continues to shape modern sound on a global scale.

🎶 The Hits:
✅ 3x Billboard Charting
✅ Grammy Nominated
✅ Produced for the biggest names in dancehall, hip-hop, and reggae
✅ Engineering records that define a generation

🚀 2026 EP: Levitate
YowLevite is currently showcasing his full creative range through his highly anticipated 2026 EP, Levitate, positioning himself for expanded international reach and proving he’s not just behind the boards—he’s a creative force in his own right.

💬 Tune in to hear:
✅ How he built his career working with Vybz Kartel and Spice
✅ The craft behind Billboard-charting and Grammy-nominated records
✅ His view on artist you should listen to
✅ His creative vision for the Levitate EP
✅ What it takes to shape modern dancehall and global sound

📻 LISTEN LIVE — Thursday, August 27 @ 10:40 AM EST
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎙️ 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App
🔥 “Delivering high-level records with precision and impact — shaping modern sound on a global scale.”
🌐 www.melbournemotivation.com

08/20/2026

💪🇯🇲 MEET “THE ENERGY KING” — BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH FITNESS 🇯🇲💪

Desroy Ellis — Jamaican-born fitness entrepreneur, trainer, and wellness advocate. Founder & CEO of South Brooklyn Spin Fitness (SBS Fitness Inc), on a mission to lift people, make a difference, and change lives.

For over 20 years, Desroy has called America home. Seven years ago, he began his own fitness journey—not just to transform himself, but to discover a greater purpose in helping others become healthier, stronger, and more confident.

Today, he’s building more than a fitness studio. He’s creating a community centered around energy, wellness, accountability, and positive transformation.
Through personal training, group fitness, spin, cardio, and wellness programs, Desroy works with individuals and families of all backgrounds and fitness levels. His mission goes beyond exercise—he believes fitness is a powerful tool to impact lives, create lasting change, and bring families and communities together.

As “The Energy King,” Desroy brings enthusiasm, motivation, and positive energy to every session. Whether helping someone take their first step toward fitness or challenging an experienced athlete, his goal remains the same:

To inspire people to move, believe in themselves, become stronger, and live better.
A man of God, proud husband, and father to two powerful girls and a marvelous son, Desroy shows that fitness isn’t just a profession—it’s a purpose, a lifestyle, and a way to make a difference one person, one family, and one life at a time.

📻 TUNE IN — Thursday, August 20 @ 10:40 AM EST
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎙️ 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

🔥 “Fitness is a powerful tool to impact lives, create lasting change, and bring communities together.”

💪 South Brooklyn Spin Fitness | SBS Fitness Inc
🌐 www.melbournemotivation.com

07/31/2026

🎓🇯🇲 “HOW MY CULTURE SHAPED ME” — A SCHOLARSHIP STORY 🇯🇲🎓

The FULL INTERVIEW with Jayden Williamson is here!

A proud Jamaican-American from Prince George’s County, Maryland, Jayden is the recipient of the 2026 JAMCCAR Scholarship and a 2026 graduate of College Park Academy, heading to Morgan State University Morgan State University this fall to study Finance.

In this powerful conversation, Jayden shares: ✅ How his Jamaican heritage shaped his values and identity
✅ The story behind his award-winning essay “How My Culture Has Shaped Me”
✅ Family lessons on faith, service, and cultural pride
✅ His high school journey and the mentors who made an impact
✅ What the JAMCCAR Scholarship means to him and his future
✅ Why supporting organizations like JAMCCAR matters
✅ Advice for young students balancing academics and cultural identity

🎙️ WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW (link in bio)

🔥 “Your roots give you strength, your education opens doors, and your character determines how far you’ll go.”

Originally aired Thursday, July 16, 2026 on Melbourne Motivation | Irie Jam Radio (97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com)

📲 Follow Jayden’s journey: LinkedIn - Jayden Williamson
🎓 Support the next generation: jamccar.org
🌐 www.melbournemotivation.com

07/23/2026

🎓🇯🇲 BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE DIASPORA: EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP & EXCELLENCE 🇯🇲🎓

Meet Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand — a powerhouse educator, diaspora leader, and architect of opportunity for Jamaican youth and professionals around the world.

As Founding Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) and Vice-Chair & Education Sector Lead of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, Dr. Colly-Durand is transforming how the diaspora connects, mentors, and uplifts the next generation.

She’s also Head of English Studies at ESSEC Business School in France, an international communication specialist, and a journalist committed to advancing education and global engagement across the Jamaican diaspora.

In June 2026, Dr. Colly-Durand was honored with the Governor General’s Excellence Award at the 11th Diaspora Biennial Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica — a recognition of her extraordinary contributions to diaspora leadership and education.

💬 Tune in to hear:

✅ Her vision for the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy
✅ How mentorship is bridging continents and creating opportunities
✅ The power of education in diaspora development
✅ Her work with the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council
✅ Reflections on receiving the Governor General’s Excellence Award

📻 FULL EPISODE — Thursday, July 23 @ 10:40 AM EST (4:40 PM France)
Melbourne Motivation on Irie Jam Radio
🎙️ 97.1 FM HD3 • iriejamradio.com • Irie Jam App

🔥 “Education and mentorship are the bridges that connect our diaspora and empower our future.”

🌐 www.melbournemotivation.com
🌐 www.thejdma.org

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