{"id":30509,"date":"2025-07-08T07:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carryonfriends.com\/?p=30509"},"modified":"2025-06-14T18:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T22:23:09","slug":"from-carriacou-to-brooklyn-building-sustainable-futures-cultural-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carryonfriends.com\/?p=30509","title":{"rendered":"From Carriacou to Brooklyn: Building Sustainable Futures &#038; Cultural Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17337561\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/685469\/17337561.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17337561&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grassroots Action, Culture &amp; Climate Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, you&#8217;ll hear from Majella Mark \u2014a passionate cultural preservationist and sustainability advocate\u2014who is leading efforts to rebuild the Carriacou Museum following Hurricane Beryl. But her work doesn\u2019t stop there. From spearheading eco-living initiatives in Brooklyn to advocating for smarter diaspora engagement, Majella is bridging heritage and innovation to build a more resilient Caribbean future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversation dives deep into why museums matter\u2014not just as buildings but as cultural anchors\u2014and what happens emotionally when natural disasters destroy those spaces. We also explore how intergenerational collaboration and diaspora action can transform recovery from reactive to proactive.Whether you\u2019re from a small island or a big city, there\u2019s something here for you: a reminder that legacy isn\u2019t just what we inherit, but what we choose to preserve and pass on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to truly support your home country beyond remittances\u2014or how to live meaningfully in community\u2014this episode is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-connected\">Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong><strong>Connect with Majella Mark:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.majellamark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Website<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> and visit <strong>Carriacou Museum<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriacoumuseum.gd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.carriacoumuseum.gd\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connect with @carryonfriends \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carryonfriends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carryonfriends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/carryonfriends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Enjoyed the show?&nbsp; Please remember to&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1HnDcMv\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breadfruit.media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Breadfruit Media<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;Production:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/breadfruitmedia\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Grassroots Action, Culture &amp; Climate Resilience In this episode, you&#8217;ll hear from Majella Mark \u2014a passionate cultural preservationist and sustainability advocate\u2014who is leading efforts to rebuild the Carriacou Museum following Hurricane Beryl. 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