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Zillah "Jolie" Duzon-Hazel

The podcast spotlighting inspiring voices from the Dutch Caribbean & Suriname - where entrepreneurship, personal growth, and cultural pride take center stage.

Summary

Join host John Sandiford as he sits down with Zillah "Jolie" Duzon-Hazel, a Caribbean fashion designer, mural artist, and founder of the fashion brand Jolie Duzon. Zillah shares her inspiring journey of turning her passion for art, culture, and fashion design into reality, from creating her first collection to showcasing her designs at New York Fashion Week.

Discover how she uses art to celebrate Caribbean heritage, the power of manifestation through journaling, and the impact of mentors, role models, and self-belief on her creative path. 

Welcome to SunSide Kingdom!
The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean role models making an impact in the world.

Watch the podcast on these platforms:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6fXRMB4CQVTaduhECvp09gH&si=TUfwvFOAeeuRmx9T
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IF3fwTxvHIV4PQ9QOUyIU?si=0b89fb494a9e45fc
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/sunside-kingdom-show/id1772879631

More motivational content: 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWsfc8_KyI6cijs6FM51B4M0PkAtjitER&si=JZWnJejrFKU5pfrO

Connect with us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsidekingdom/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunsidekingdom?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Follow Zillah "Jolie" Duzon-Hazel on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolie_duzon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zillah-duzon-hazel-837b4965/

Follow John Sandiford on:
Website: https://www.jamsandiford.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamsandiford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamsandiford

Timestamps :
00:00 - John in Sint Maarten 
01:53 - Intro
06:15 - New York Fashion Week
11:45 - Life behind the seams
16:29 - Manifesting through journaling
19:39 - Where it all began
23:42 - Becoming a designer
26:16 - Mentors and role models 
31:37 - Stories of influencers
32:50 - Advice for 18-year-olds
37:29 - Final thoughts and reflections

#podcast #motivational #black

Voices of the Kingdom

Denzel Richardson is a professional baseball player from the Caribbean, known not only for his athletic achievements but also for his dedication to mental health advocacy.

With a powerful personal journey marked by resilience, setbacks, and growth, Denzel now uses his platform to inspire others to push through adversity and chase their dreams with purpose.

Zillah "Jolie" Duzon-Hazel

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