More Than DJs: The Men Moving Caribbean Culture
There are conversations about music, and then there are conversations about the people responsible for moving the culture forward. This Gems...
🚀 Welcome To Gem City Network

Gem City Network is a Caribbean-born content hub and media production company dedicated to learning, empowerment, and authentic storytelling. We share insights on entrepreneurship, wellness, relationships, and lifestyle through podcasts, mini-documentaries, courses, and eBooks.
Founded by Matthew Ashby, and home to the flagship show Gems From Friends, the network brings wisdom and real stories to the forefront—building a community where mentors and learners connect, grow, and inspire one another.
Read MoreIn 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 con...
In this episode of Beyond The Reps , we sit down with Dr. Rene Best to talk about the realities of sports injuries, recovery, performance, and the future of sports medicine in Barbados. We discuss: The most co...
Host Megghan Michael sits with Danice Lashley and Khai Lashley for a deeply personal conversation about love, partnership, and navigating life through both growth and loss.Having known Danice for over 25 years...
Host Megghan Michael sits with Rian Codrington and Jin FORDE for a compelling conversation about love, culture, and building together in one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic industries.As the creative forces be...
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 disab...
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 Carringt...
Host Megghan Michael sits with Rafael Saul and Shanoa Saul for a powerful conversation about love, faith, and growing together through life’s biggest challenges. From meeting at just 16 and 17 in church to bui...
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...
Host Megghan Michael sits with Lee and Lisa for a real conversation about love, entrepreneurship, and building a family while building businesses. Both successful business owners, Lee and Lisa share how their ...
There are conversations about music, and then there are conversations about the people responsible for moving the culture forward. This Gems...
Some conversations entertain you. Some inspire you. And some quietly confront you. My conversation with Janelle Skinner did all three. Janel...
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