Village Voices Podcast
Village Voices Podcast, hosted by a Trinidadian living in Asia, shares inspiring stories of Caribbean people who have moved abroad and transformed their lives. Each episode explores real experiences, culture shocks, and life lessons, highlighting the courage it takes to make bold international moves. The show encourages listeners to explore, connect, and live without boundaries, reminding them of the possibilities waiting beyond their home shores.
Episodes
Episode 4: From Thailand To Qatar, Leaving South East Asia & New Start
In this episode of the Village Voices podcast, host Don-Juan Acosta reflects on his transformative journey over the past year, transitioning from living in Thailand to starting a new chapter in Qatar. He shares his emotional experiences, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that led him to make significant life decisions. Don-Juan discusses the importance of self-reflection, the feelin
Episode 3: From Trinidad To Head Chef - Aaron Acosta
In this episode, I sit down with my brother, Aaron Acosta, a talented chef whose culinary journey has taken him across the Caribbean. Growing up in Trinidad, Aaron discovered a passion for food that led him to Guyana, where he became head chef at the iconic Hard Rock Café. His journey didn’t stop there, he later moved to St. Kitts to open and lead another Hard Rock Café, taking on new challenges a
Episode 2: From Trinidad To The World - Adana’s Global Journey
In this powerful episode of Village Voices, meet Adana Phillip , a Caribbean woman living boldly beyond borders. Originally from Trinidad, Adana launched her global journey in Dubai, building a career in luxury hospitality. After getting married, life took her to the Cayman Islands, then to Italy, where she now lives and thrives.Adana didn’t stop at relocating, she traveled to Thailand to complete
Episode 1: One Way Ticket From Trinidad To Vietnam - DJ's Big Move
In the inaugural episode of the Village Voices podcast, host DJ shares his personal journey from Trinidad to living abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. He reflects on the challenges he faced, including the loss of his father, the responsibilities that followed, and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue a life of travel and teaching. Through his experiences, DJ emphasizes the importance
Episode 0: Unlocking Southeast Asia – DJ’s Journey from Trinidad to the Heart of Asia
In this special first episode of Village Voices, the mic flips as DJ, host of the podcast and seasoned Trinidadian expat, is interviewed by Adana Philip about his new guidebook, Unlocking Southeast Asia.From the decision to leave Trinidad and Tobago to the highs, lows, and lessons of living across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, DJ opens up about what it truly means to start over in a foreign lan
