Culture Influences How We Show Up at Work: Lens 5 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

Send us Fan Mail You were taught to work hard and let your work speak for itself. But what happens when that formula stops working? In this episode, let's explore Lens 5 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model and how cultural identity shapes how we show up at work. In This Episode We Discuss: Why Caribbean work ethic is both strength and pressure The myth of meritocracy in corporate America Cultural mismatches between Caribbean values and U.S. workplace norms Resources Mentioned Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) Previous Lens Episodes: Lens 1: Where You Start Shapes the Journey Lens 2: Where You Live + What You Seek = How You Connect Lens 3: Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted Lens 4: Your Identity Will Shift If this episode resonated with you: Share your workplace story in the comments Send this to another Caribbean professional Follow to Carry On Friends for more conversations on identity, culture, and growth Follow @carryonfriends on social

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Culture Influences How We Show Up at Work: Lens 5 Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) is an episode from Carry On Friends The Caribbean American Podcast by Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown.

This episode is 35:38 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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