<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/685469/open_sms">Send a text</a>What if you’re not losing your culture, just carrying it differently? In this solo episode, I unpack cultural evolution, identity shifts, and why growth is essential to preservation.Topics Covered<ul><li>Aging and cultural relevance in the diaspora</li><li>From consuming culture to preserving it</li><li>Cultural guilt and letting it go</li><li>The role of elders, adults, and youth in cultural continuity</li></ul>Key Takeaways<ul><li>Cultural evolution does not equal cultural disconnection</li><li>Different life stages naturally emphasize different cultural anchors</li><li>Depth of understanding often increases even as participation changes</li><li>How you express identity shifts based on context, safety, and life stage</li></ul>Links &amp; Resources<ul><li><a href='https://www.carryonfriends.com/caribbean-diaspora-experience-model/'>Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model</a><ul><li><a href='https://audio.carryonfriends.com/685469/episodes/17683387-starting-points-matter-lens-1-of-the-caribbean-diaspora-experience-model-cdem'>Lens 1: Where You Start Shapes the Journey</a></li><li><a href='https://audio.carryonfriends.com/685469/episodes/18019981-where-you-live-vs-what-you-seek-lens-2-of-caribbean-diaspora-experience-model-cdem'>Lens 2: Where You Live + What You Seek = How You Connect </a></li><li><a href='https://audio.carryonfriends.com/685469/episodes/18452188-cultural-anchors-keep-us-rooted-lens-3-of-caribbean-diaspora-experience-model-cdem'>Lens 3: Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted</a></li></ul></li></ul> <a href='https://carryonfriends.kit.com'>Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> Support How to Support Carry On Friends <ol> <li> Donate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, <a href='https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/999J3LTFWV72G'>consider making a donation</a>. </li> <li> Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by <a href='https://shop.carryonfriends.com/'>purchasing merchandise from our store</a>. </li> </ol> Connect with @carryonfriends - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/instagram.com/carryonfriends'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/facebook.com/carryonfriends'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/CarryOnFriends/'>YouTube</a> A <a href='http://www.breadfruit.media/'>Breadfruit Media</a> Production

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Send a text What if you’re not losing your culture, just carrying it differently? In this solo episode, I unpack cultural evolution, identity shifts, and why growth is essential to preservation. Topics Covered Aging and cultural relevance in the diasporaFrom consuming culture to preserving itCultural guilt and letting it goThe role of elders, adults, and youth in cultural continuityKey Takeaways Cultural evolution does not equal cultural disconnectionDifferent life stages naturally emphasize ...

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Your Cultural Identity Will Shift: Lens 4 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

Your Cultural Identity Will Shift: Lens 4 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

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