Gems From Friends

Gems From Friends

Gems From Friends is a podcast where real stories spark deeper conversations. Hosted by Matthew “fewwture” Ashby, the show features honest discussions with creatives, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven people, uncovering lessons on life, business, wellness, and personal growth. Each episode is designed to leave you with practical gems, fresh perspective, and something meaningful to carry into your own journey.
Gems From FriendsApril 13, 202600:58:3153.59 MB

Resilience In Motion | Janelle Skinner

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 disability for 26 years, from grief and adjustment, to accessibility, work, faith, family, and p...

Gems From FriendsApril 05, 202601:16:5870.48 MB

Young, Focused, and Building Legacy | Tyrique Wilson on Carrington’s Rum Cream

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 Carrington Village , starting out in photography, studying law, and eventually building a brand tha...

Gems From FriendsMarch 22, 202600:44:5041.06 MB

From Toronto Hustle to Barbados Peace | Nick Wavy on Rebuilding

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 major YouTube platform in Toronto to building businesses like Wavy Merch, Wavy Cuts, and W...

Gems From FriendsMarch 08, 202601:32:3084.7 MB

Kelly Johnally | A God-Led Pivot

In this episode, Kelly Johnally reflects on what it has really been like to walk away from comfort and step fully into entrepreneurship. Two years after making the leap, she opens up about faith, risk, loss, growth, and the quiet ways God leads when the path does not always make sense.We talk about ...

Gems From FriendsJanuary 08, 202600:47:22108.45 MB

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Gems From FriendsDecember 15, 202501:16:19174.69 MB

Product of Change: Grateful Co’s Journey from Block to Big Stage

Grateful Co has one of the realest stories to ever hit this chair. In this episode, we sit down with the Bajan artist behind “I Like Her Too,” “Living Fast,” “When Last,” and “Center” to talk about way more than music. This is a full testimony on the block, bad decisions, gunshots, jail, God, father...

Gems From FriendsDecember 01, 202501:23:4176.62 MB

Different, Not Broken: Gigi on ADHD, Identity & Becoming Whole

When you’ve spent most of your life feeling “different” and out of place, what does it look like to finally come home to yourself? In this episode of Gems From Friends , I sit down with Gigi Farrier – stylist, educator, women’s wellness & mindset coach, fitness champ, and host of the solo podcas...

Gems From FriendsNovember 17, 202501:11:4665.71 MB

Reco Moore — Behind Barbados’ Most Genuine Documenter

Reco Moore — Behind Barbados’s Most Genuine Documenter If you’ve been to an event in Barbados, you’ve seen him: the constant smile, the unstoppable energy, and the camera that feels like it’s part of his body. But behind the lens, Reco Moore carries a powerful story of resilience, trauma, triumph, a...

Gems From FriendsOctober 26, 202500:45:4941.95 MB

From Rock Bottom to The Beachfront: The Sheena Lambert Story

Sheena Lambert, the owner of Seafood Shack Barbados, a popular beachside food establishment. The interview charts Lambert's career journey, beginning with her first business, a clothing store called Glam by Glamorous, and detailing the organic creation of Seafood Shack after a personal craving led t...

Gems From FriendsOctober 12, 202502:09:40240.05 MB

Sean Michael Field | Art, Business, and Survival | S5 E12

Sean Field, an actor and creative director. The discussion spans Field's life, beginning with his childhood and moves between Barbados and the United States, his initial entrepreneurial ventures in Barbados selling veggie burgers and windchimes, and his eventual career in design, advertising, an...