1. Year of inception : 

2019

2. Favorite quote: 

Shanica’s quote: “ Though she be but little she is fierce.” - William Shakespeare 

Lisa’s quote: “What is meant for you, won’t pass by you”

3. Five words that come to mind with the letter S (the first letter of your name SayLessSis): 

Silly, Sensitive, Spicy, Smart, Socially-conscious 

4. Tell us more about SayLessSis. What is it and how did it come about?

Sayless Sis Podcast is a platform that serves as a safe space to highlight and discuss taboo topics while advocating for the people of our island. From since our high school days we have always joked about having our own Youtube channel, but that never happened. S/o to procrastination! We also frequently discuss bizarre topics amongst ourselves and thought maybe it might be a good idea to record ourselves doing it. Therefore, after taking the time out to write down our strategy for our podcast in December 2018, we finally decided to launch Say Less Sis.

Over the course of almost two years, Say Less Sis podcast has transformed from just two friends who dared to share their dark humour and quirky personalities to the world and has become a platform where we have managed to create three series that includes highlighting our St. Martin people and our unique dialect. Additionally, we also dabble a bit in philanthropy work where were hosted an Insta-thon that raised 1500 euros for the families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.


5. What are you most proud of achieving with this platform?

 We are most proud of creating a community that showcases the talent and knowledge that our St. Martin people has to offer. Our platform is nothing without our people and we’re grateful that we are able to use our skills as a tool to connect and motivate St. Martin people no matter where they are in the world.


6. What vision do you have for SayLessSis in the future?

Our vision is that our platform serves as a source of motivation for young people, whether they are from St. Martin or not (the rest of the Dutch Caribbean we see you too!) to continue striving to be the best version of themselves. We hope that by openly highlighting and discussing themes and topics we can also inspire people to dare to be different, think outside the box, question norms and values that have been passed down to us from our elders and push to break generational curses.

7. Also if you have other platforms where people can find you that you would like to share, please tell us those as well (maybe Apple podcasts, Facebook?)

If you would like to connect with us you can follow us on 
IG: saylesssis
Twitter: saylesssispod
Facebook: Say Less Sis Podcast
Spotify: Say Less Sis
Apple Podcast: Say Less Sis

http://linktr.ee/Saylesssis

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Bianca Dijkhoffz was born and raised on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten and started dancing from the age of 5. She moved to NYC at the age of 18 to pursue her dream as a professional dancer. Ever since then Bianca has become very popular on social media for her Caribbean Fusion style. She can be spotted in music videos from Sean Paul and Chris Brown, and has performed with various artists like Afro B to Hood Celebrityy and more. One of her top goals is to move to California to further her career, perform at award shows and music festivals, feature in more movies and music videos, and tour the world with a large scale artist. Coming from such a small island, she would have never thought her dreams could become a reality. With all her hard work & persistence she has achieved so much and will continue to do so! 

Fun fact: Bianca is also a pianist and a DJ!

You can follow her instagram @bb_bad.

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Hi, my name is Dominique, but artistically I go by ‘Zahra’. Though born in the Netherlands, I have been raised and have family ties to St. Maarten dating back over five generations. I have been exposed to music for as long as I can remember, and have a very musical family (who play the steelpan, trumpet, guitar, and sing). It was after singing in the youth group choir at my church that I realized how much I loved to sing. From the age of 12 onwards, singing and music was not just something I did, but rather something tied to an experience. I went on to sing in various contexts (In the church, shows at the belvedere community center, Kids United for a St. Maarten’s day song special, and in a group representing St. Maarten’s behalf for the inauguration for king Willem Alexander), but those were situations in which I was pushed to do so.
Moving to the Netherlands to further my studies brought about a lot of developmental change in me, including being more comfortable expressing myself and letting my voice be heard. I continued to turn to music in my first years here, through highs and lows. I came about making my own music quite recently after my upstairs neighbor reached out after hearing me sing. We eventually got to making music together, and the rest is history. With his help, I came out with my first single “If you were mine” in May of 2020. And I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming support and feedback I received from my peers and fellow St. Maarteners. It has given me the motivation to continue my craft and to make music that others can relate to, the same way that music has always been there for me
 
Social media handles
Instagram: @itszahramusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/35fkuyCX4P20oFLC2GwTr6
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fqt55QpsbqhGDEfrXLUjg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thezahramusic

Latest projects 
My newest song “In my head” was released in July of this year. I am currently working on songwriting for myself and for the media platform DAY10, which collaborates with various up and coming artists in achieving their music goals. Besides music, I am also pursuing a master’s degree in Work, Organizational, and Personnel psychology.

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CaptivArtSXM is an upcoming art and design business based in Saint Martin. Although a relatively new entrepreneurial venture, our art and designing services provided by the owner, Neha Soneji and volunteers, has been an ongoing initiative, where design skills and expertise have been operating as freelance, for more than 10 years. CaptivArtSXM specializes in mural art, acrylics, watercolors, and Adobe design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom). We strive to provide our potential clients with design solutions and artistic flair to uplift any business or surrounding environment.

My social media handle is @Captivartsxm (Instagram) CaptivartSXM (Facebook)
I take questions and orders through telephone, email, and social media direct messages.

My social media shows the projects I have done in the past. My largest project was the DRIP Wall mural on Backstreet, Philipsburg. It is a tribute to the diversity of our island. It tells a story of acceptance and cohabitation of the melting pot of cultures that make up our island. 
My other projects were portraits and face studies with acrylic paint. I have done watercolor landscapes and faces before as well!

At the moment I am painting 2 murals: one for a company and one for a personal living space (A galaxy wall).
At the same time, I do commission work at request of clients.

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On a journey to define who he is to himself, make an everlasting impact, and put his island on the map for more than just tourism, Guilda uses his passion for rap to discover in more ways than one. Making songs that range from positive/uplifting, feel-good party music to straight-up hip hop bangers. This chameleon type skill helps him to stand out as a songwriter as well. It's hard to compare him to anyone, he's his own artist that can switch it up with an island twist. Guilda is a student of the craft, always willing to learn, setting goals, and growing day by day to achieve them. 

You can listen to his latest project: “But I’m still growing” featuring DigitZz on all streaming platforms! You can also access all of his music through this link. https://beacons.ai/guilda_iy


Guilda also uses his platform to uplight and highlight other creatives just like him. He has partnered with @saylesssis on a series called “Soualiga women in Power.” This show highlights young, dynamic women of colour from the island of Sint Maarten by giving them a platform to share/sell their products. 

Follow him on his journey, literally, follow him. There is no limit for this MC!  
Social Media
Instagram @guilda_iy 
Twitter @guilda_iy 
Facebook @Guildasxmboy

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Fafiélla is a Toronto-based alternative R&B/Neo-Soul/Hip-Hop artist who believes that everyone should be themselves unapologetically and express their thoughts freely. She encourages her listeners by being blunt in her music in hopes of sparking the same sense of freedom within them. This singer/songwriter was born and raised in the Caribbean and moved to Toronto to pursue her music career. Having musicians and various multi-disciplinary artists in her family, Fafiélla has always had a strong passion for art. Music has given Fafiélla a sense of freedom that she has never been able to experience any other way. She hopes to inspire her listeners to be themselves without ever having to explain to the world “why”. “Don’t be what’s in the box, be what surrounds it.” 

Social Media: https://linktr.ee/fafiella

Latest Project: Debut single - SummerDaze

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One day, I spontaneously decided to talk to my computer. No, seriously. I just talked and
talked and talked. I realized that I like talking to my computer, we became friends. Then it hit
me. A podcast would be a great idea! That’s how I created the idea for my Podcast Series –
Alli Connects Podcast.
We live in an era where we connect through our phones, our apps, our computers (how
ironic), but I grew tired of having superficial conversations. So, the main aim of my podcast
series is to connect on topics that we might not talk about in everyday life. I want to open up
and really communicate about life lessons, perceptions, opinions and judgments about things
that we might brush off everyday.
Aside from all the seriousness of life, I also want to have a good time while connecting. So, I
thought it would be fitting to not make the podcast just about the rawness of life, but also
about the things we love most: food, jokes, music, creativity, positivity and growth!
You can listen to Alli Connects Podcast on Spotify, Radio Public, Google Podcasts and
RedCircle.

Follow my series on social media:
Facebook: Alli Connects Podcast
Instagram: @alliconnectspodcast

​Some recent episodes:
A Journey Through Music - with Rico Blvck
Growing Up Muslim & Adapting to Western Culture – with Anonymous Guest
Unmasking the Core of Our Relationship – with Dimitri Halley

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Double D is an extraordinary DJ, producer, audio engineer, and radio personality based in St. Martin. Being known for his versatility and creativity, his style is truly unique within the previously mentioned disciplines.

Born Daniel A. Dormoy on St. Martin, French West Indies, Daniel grew up with the aspirations to become a musician. With a family that has a background in music, he was set on the right path.

Double D is proficient in genres such as: Zouk, R&B, Hip Hop, Dancehall, EDM, Soca, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Dembow, and more. He has played at venues such as The Festival Village, Soggy Dollar Bar, Tantra, The Platinum Room, Sky Beach Lounge, 3 Amigos, and Lotus.

He states that his influences are: Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Mannie Fresh, Noah “40” Shabib, Mr. Probz, Tito Beatz, Swanks, DJ Wilson, DJ Outkast, DJ Premier, DJ Big Boss, & DJ Puffy.
Radio Personalities: Lady Grace, Big Boi, Gee Money, and Sagan.


To learn more about Double D, and to check all his latest works out, follow him all over social media:

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/doubledsovalid

Snapchat:
https://www.snapchat.com/add/doubledsovalid

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/doubledsovalid

Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/doubledsovalid

SoundCloud:
https://www.soundcloud.com/doubledsovalid

Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/doubledsovalid

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/doubledsovalid

For more info, email Double D at: [email protected]

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Thank you once again for join us for DAY 2 of the 11 DAYS OF SXM. Make sure to follow our social medias @islandgalting for more updates. Looking forward to see you on day 3.