Author name: Meli Mel

Mom and wife originally from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia and now reside in the United States. This blog is about the day to day things I see and sometimes may encounter in this fascinating world that we live in. Live life in concert with your values! Never be paralyzed! Don't wait for people to change!

Life & Projects

Building Something That Outlives You

There comes a point where expression stops being about the moment and starts becoming about what remains. For a long time, writing felt like a response to experience. A way to process what I saw, what I felt, and what I was learning in real time. But over time, I’ve started to think differently about […]

Culture

Carnival is a Mirror

Last night’s official media launch for Saint Lucia Carnival marked the start of another season. The calendar was unveiled, the music and cultural elements were highlighted, and the familiar energy that surrounds Carnival began to take shape again. Each year, moments like this remind us that Carnival is not simply an event. It reflects who

Journal

Clarity is a Discipline

Clarity sounds simple in theory. Most people claim to value it. We say we want honesty, transparency, and direct communication. But the truth is that clarity becomes far more complicated when people are involved. In leadership and in relationships, clarity often disrupts comfort. It asks us to say things that may disappoint someone, challenge assumptions,

Journal

Why I’m Done Dividing My Voice

Honestly, for a long time, I was very vocal on certain subjects and noticeably quiet on others. I spoke confidently where I felt safe, where my opinions aligned with what was expected, and where my voice would be affirmed rather than questioned. But on topics that felt more layered, more personal, or more likely to

Culture

What Carnival (And the Party Scene) Taught Me About Growth

I used to write St. Lucia Carnival reviews. Not just band launches and portrayals, I also reviewed the parties, even brought my daughter along to do reviews. The energy. The promoters. The vibes. The chaos. The unspoken politics. And if I’m honest, a lot of people didn’t come for cultural analysis. They came for the

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