{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66a10be56e2c3d2a5db4a5c8/6789757e981eb82ca63ea096?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chantal Miller & Island Girls Rock","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66a10be56e2c3d2a5db4a5c8/1737061312132-a3f08438-f3cb-4ced-8108-e47d3726078b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this conversation, Chantal Miller discusses with Ruth Rogers the inception and growth of Island Girls Rock, a community aimed at empowering Caribbean women and girls that launched at Ruth's community cafe, The Canvas, in 2015.</p><p><br></p><p>She shares stories of the impact of their events, the organic growth of the organisation, and the importance of community engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Chantal emphasises the need for physical spaces for connection and healing, reflecting on the historical context of the Caribbean diaspora, highlighting the significance of mentorship, wellness, and storytelling in fostering a supportive community.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Island Girls Rock: https://www.instagram.com/igr_love</p><p>IGR website: https://islandgirlsrock.com/</p><p>IGR podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K6aPBfVMOrvlaAAfWvO10</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00</p><p>Introduction to The Canvas and Its Impact</p><p>10:10</p><p>The Birth of Island Girls Rock</p><p>18:56</p><p>The Evolution of Island Girls Rock</p><p>28:19</p><p>Future Aspirations and Expansion Plans</p><p>30:49</p><p>Creating a Network of Supportive Cafes</p><p>35:55</p><p>The Role of Island Girls Rock in Reconnection</p><p>38:11</p><p>Childhood Memories and the Power of Food</p>","author_name":"Ruth Rogers"}