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Gems From Friends

Gems From Friends

Matthew Fewwture 59 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

Gems From Friends is a podcast where real stories spark deeper conversations. Hosted by Matthew “fewwture” Ashby, the show features honest discussions with creatives, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven people, uncovering lessons on life, business, wellness, and personal growth. Each episode is designed to leave you with practical gems, fresh perspective, and something meaningful to carry into your own journey.

Episodes

Peter Coppin: Building a Radio Empire While Fighting for My Health
Peter Coppin: Building a Radio Empire While Fighting for My Health Aug 22, 2026 01:06:27 Three years after his first powerful conversation on Gems From Friends, Peter Coppin returns for Part 2 — and this time, the story goes even deeper.Peter opens up about the reality of building and sustaining his own radio station, the sacrifices entrepreneurship has demanded, caring for his 90-year-old mother, his battle with stress and depression, and a recent early-stage prostate cancer diagnosi
Senator the Hon. Shane Archer - Gems From Friends
Senator the Hon. Shane Archer - Gems From Friends Aug 16, 2026 00:52:52 Fewwture sits down with Senator the Hon. Shane Archer, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, for a candid conversation about leadership, creativity and the future of Barbados.Shane reflects on his journey through sport, community, entertainment and entrepreneurship before entering government, and how those experiences now influence his approach
Rashida Hoyte-Hutson - The Truth About Running a Restaurant Nobody Sees
Rashida Hoyte-Hutson - The Truth About Running a Restaurant Nobody Sees Aug 10, 2026 01:11:34 In this episode of Gems From Friends, F’ture sits down with entrepreneur Rashida Hoyte-Hutson, the woman behind Rashida’s Pizza, for an honest conversation about what it really costs to build a business.Rashida shares how she left her job, took a chance on herself and built her business while raising a family — but she also opens up about the side of entrepreneurship people rarely see.From staffin
The Story You Didn't Know Behind Tionne Hernandez
The Story You Didn't Know Behind Tionne Hernandez Jul 31, 2026 00:59:50 Everyone sees the performances. Few know the journey.In this episode of Gems From Friends, we sit down with one of Barbados' fastest-rising soca artists, Tionne Hernandez, for one of her most personal conversations to date.From being an incredibly shy little girl known as "Typhoon" to becoming one of the Caribbean's most exciting performers, Tionne opens up about the moments that
Hypasounds Gets Real: The Sacrifices Behind 20 Years of Success
Hypasounds Gets Real: The Sacrifices Behind 20 Years of Success Jul 29, 2026 01:08:37 For 20 years, Hypasounds has remained one of Barbados' most recognizable soca artists—but behind the music is a story of discipline, sacrifice, business, and resilience.In this episode of **Gems From Friends**, Matthew Ashby sits down with Damian "Hypasounds" Etienne for one of his most honest conversations yet.From beating drums on school desks to becoming an internationally touring
From Attorney to Motivational Speaker: Raphael Saul on Faith, Fear & Purpose
From Attorney to Motivational Speaker: Raphael Saul on Faith, Fear & Purpose Jul 26, 2026 01:13:40 In this powerful episode of *Gems From Friends*, Matthew Ashby sits down with Raphael Saul — attorney, entrepreneur, leadership consultant, motivational speaker, husband, father, and man of faith.Many people know Raphael from the stage, but this conversation goes beyond the keynote. Raphael opens up about who he was before the titles, his journey from law into motivational speaking, and what it fe
DJ Private Ryan, Scratch Master and Barrie Hype - Gems From Friends
DJ Private Ryan, Scratch Master and Barrie Hype - Gems From Friends Jun 27, 2026 01:12:11 In this special roundtable episode of Gems From Friends, we sit down with three respected voices in Caribbean music — DJ Private Ryan, Scratch Master, and Barrie Hype — for a deep, honest, and entertaining conversation about the real work behind the booth.This is not just a conversation about playing music.We talk about what it means to move a crowd, how different islands respond to soca and event
Resilience In Motion | Janelle Skinner
Resilience In Motion | Janelle Skinner Apr 13, 2026 00:58:31 In this episode of Gems From Friends, I speak with Janelle Skinner, a counseling psychologist and disability advocate whose story challenged me deeply.Janelle shares what life has been like navigating disability for 26 years, from grief and adjustment, to accessibility, work, faith, family, and purpose. She offers a powerful look into the daily realities many people never stop to consider, while a
Young, Focused, and Building Legacy | Tyrique Wilson on Carrington’s Rum Cream
Young, Focused, and Building Legacy | Tyrique Wilson on Carrington’s Rum Cream Apr 5, 2026 01:16:58 In this episode, I sit down with Tyrique Wilson, founder of Carrington’s Rum Cream, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, discipline, sacrifice, and legacy.Tyrique opens up about growing up in Carrington Village, starting out in photography, studying law, and eventually building a brand that carries both family history and personal purpose. We talk about what it means to create value, why sto
From Toronto Hustle to Barbados Peace | Nick Wavy on Rebuilding
From Toronto Hustle to Barbados Peace | Nick Wavy on Rebuilding Mar 22, 2026 00:44:50 In this episode of Gems from Friends, I sit down with entrepreneur and content creator Nick Wavy to talk about what it really means to rebuild your life on your own terms.Nick shares his journey from growing a major YouTube platform in Toronto to building businesses like Wavy Merch, Wavy Cuts, and Wavy Buds, and why he eventually chose to walk away from the pressure, the overhead, and the fast-pac
Kelly Johnally | A God-Led Pivot
Kelly Johnally | A God-Led Pivot Mar 8, 2026 01:32:30 In this episode, Kelly Johnally reflects on what it has really been like to walk away from comfort and step fully into entrepreneurship. Two years after making the leap, she opens up about faith, risk, loss, growth, and the quiet ways God leads when the path does not always make sense.We talk about the difference between having an idea and actually building a business, the emotional weight of comp
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