What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Yemen?

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  • @lornaduncan5273
    @lornaduncan5273 2 роки тому +28

    Everytime I watch an episode, I think I will never watch another one that could impress me more, but was I wrong. Francine, I am truly thankful to have watched this interview and learned so much about your Yemen associates. God bless with your upcoming nuptials and keep being safe, sis. Thanks again Xavier. 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @vernabar7093
    @vernabar7093 2 роки тому +11

    A brave woman with a beautiful personality. Keep smiling Francine you've done Jamaica proud 😊😘🇯🇲🇺🇲

  • @dornstewart9003
    @dornstewart9003 Рік тому +1

    Refreshing interview! Congratulations, Francine for your tenacity. You are most certainly a full representation of our jamaica. Best wishes to your future nuptials. Keep smiling!

  • @WillsJazzLoft
    @WillsJazzLoft 4 місяці тому +1

    Francine you are amazing and courageous. I'm glad that you are in Aden rather than Sana'a. Stay safe

  • @waffaqurbani8085
    @waffaqurbani8085 2 роки тому +6

    Honestly, I am so proud of all of you Jamaicans :) I love watching every single one of your episodes because it makes me so proud to see all of you succeeding and showing the world that US visible minorities (including myself) are JUST as intelligent as the entire world. As a Muslim woman who wears a headscarf, I often see people assuming I am ignorant just because of my appearance. Unfortunately, the media doesn't portray any good for certain religious/ethnic groups. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you all to KEEP SHINING!!

  • @dianadavid3362
    @dianadavid3362 2 роки тому +10

    ANOTHER REFRESHING INTERVIEW, CONGRATULATIONS OUR JAMAICAN SISTER 👏

  • @maxinehylton2767
    @maxinehylton2767 2 роки тому +9

    I learned much about Yemen during this interview; Francine sounds like she really likes the country & it’s people. Stay positive Francine you are to be admired. Noel Hylton is a relative proud he was a positive force in your life. Keep on keeping on my dear .

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Great to hear this. Mr. Hylton was a kind soul. He was very strategic and a shrewd man.

  • @rubynewby3519
    @rubynewby3519 2 роки тому +12

    So,proud of our Jamaican abroad. Congratulations 👏

  • @AmirCoke
    @AmirCoke 10 місяців тому +1

    We have Jamaican Yemeni and Lebanese descent back home longtime

  • @stacey-annhenry9750
    @stacey-annhenry9750 2 роки тому +8

    Beautiful Francine with your gorgeous smile it's a blessing just listening to your story your personality is off the chain nuff blessings to you in All future endeavors my sister.

  • @coreenjohnson5967
    @coreenjohnson5967 2 роки тому +7

    Lady you have me eating all these fruits without eating them. Thanks for sharing Yemen with us. Thank you once more Xavier for making all this possible.

  • @sheryljohnson8261
    @sheryljohnson8261 2 роки тому +9

    Great interview with her and great smile

  • @sandraanderson8892
    @sandraanderson8892 2 роки тому +6

    Wow. My first impression is that she an amazing and brave woman. Brave for real. Great interview

  • @abdulazizclare9545
    @abdulazizclare9545 2 роки тому +3

    As a Jamaican i never been to Yemen. But i have some family link to South Yemen by way and Indian spice trade. Yes i love my Mandi and Yemeni people. Good coffee and honey there old culture. Bless my sister your in the heartland of Arabia.

  • @lori4164
    @lori4164 2 роки тому +4

    I loved how she framed her story for this interview. You can tell she made full use of her opportunities, grew fully confident and is fully aware of help etc she received along the way.

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому +1

      I have done so through FOCUS on the things that matter most and DETERMINATION

    • @soniakidd5247
      @soniakidd5247 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Francine for representing Jamaica God-bless you abroad where you are and keep you safe God-bless you

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      @@soniakidd5247 thanks Sonia. Blessings 🙌 and all the best for 2023

  • @doreenmorgan9683
    @doreenmorgan9683 2 роки тому +4

    Xavier the interviews are getting better and better, this was one of the best interviews you have done thus far. What a beautiful lady with an equally beautiful spirit. She is poised and confident and has totally imersed herself into culture and the people of 🇾🇪 . I love her story....

  • @winsomebuttrum6109
    @winsomebuttrum6109 Рік тому +1

    Great job Francine . You are a very brave and courageous lady . All the best in your endeavours. Xavier you are the boss! Thank you so much for bringing us to other parts of the world , without moving . More blessings to my brother.

  • @lanapaul5393
    @lanapaul5393 2 роки тому +5

    wonderful interview, with this courageous and resilient lady

  • @bombokkleart
    @bombokkleart 2 роки тому +3

    watching and was waiting for the Ye Man/Yemen comment.. appreciate the fresh narrative/perspective as opposed to that which is usually exposed by the mainstream media. Great guest blessup Xavier and Francine ya man

  • @paulwilliams4560
    @paulwilliams4560 2 роки тому +5

    Love your program been watching it for a minute , it's funny how I was telling my coworker from yemen about your podcast, interviewing Jamaicans around the and now seeing with a Jamaican in yemen, got some tips will be sharing with, continue the good work respect 🙏 !!

  • @jamalmohamed7773
    @jamalmohamed7773 2 роки тому +1

    I love her spirit and honesty. Im of Yemeni heritage and love the Jamaican people. My family and I have vacationed a few times in Negril and Ocho Rios. Inshallah one day, Francine and her family can visit Sanaa, Yemen when my wife and I retire from the grind in America…

  • @tonychang3080
    @tonychang3080 2 роки тому +3

    Another Jamaican to be proud of .Francine an .amazing person !. Working in Yemen and been.professional.and making the best of it in a troubled place .Xavier another great interview.

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Thank you so very much Mr. Chang. I appreciate your kind words.

  • @franscineroach6857
    @franscineroach6857 2 роки тому +7

    Aah my friend! This is such a breath of fresh air. I could watch this a thousand times! Its like I'm literally seeing everything that you are saying. You do this so effortlessly...yet its so clear..very heart warming. Im so so proud of you. You look so gorgeous, my beautiful Jamaican QUEEN you are! Much love and respect my lady.

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Thank you my bestie, I totally forgot to mention your soft bananas and saltfish. Mi seh try bring it ah airport. Love you 😍

  • @phathomie27
    @phathomie27 2 роки тому +2

    So proud of my aunt. Keep doing yuh ting Auntie!

  • @MsEller316
    @MsEller316 2 роки тому +4

    She's lovely.and very courageous to take that job. I've heard Yemen is one of the most fertile countries in the area so when she spoke about the food I wasn't surprised. Yemen in Arabic is Yaman that's why our Jamaican yah man would sound like that to them. It's a country with rich cultural heritage. Such a pity about the civil war.

  • @gillianrowlands3645
    @gillianrowlands3645 2 роки тому +4

    A wonderful Interview Francine; full of inspiration, compassion and humanity. You are indeed blessed.

  • @julianablackman5914
    @julianablackman5914 2 роки тому +6

    What an inspirational story! i am often blown away by the GREATNESS that i learn about on this show.

  • @celinapowell9689
    @celinapowell9689 2 роки тому +1

    Francine you have such a Warm ; happy personality ,you radiate the Jamaica Sunshine. Thank you Mr Murphy.

  • @marvaedwards1719
    @marvaedwards1719 2 місяці тому

    Your humility has elevated you.

  • @tiamaria44
    @tiamaria44 2 роки тому +1

    She made it seem so easy living in Yemen. Very good interview.

  • @wilmajohnson-bailey9812
    @wilmajohnson-bailey9812 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome Frano. To GOD be the glory. 👏 👏 👏

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Thank you WJ for your continued support. Much love and blessings

  • @josafaalmeida9398
    @josafaalmeida9398 2 роки тому +3

    Francine, I love your vibe and way of life.

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Josafa

    • @josafaalmeida9398
      @josafaalmeida9398 2 роки тому +1

      @@francinestaple7192 Do you have any social media/channel where you share your life experiences living in Yemen? Greetings from São Paulo, in Brazil.

  • @sophiachue
    @sophiachue 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing with us. I learned about Yemen and will venture to read more about the country and the people. Your kind words are uplifting.

  • @ileenehewitt7132
    @ileenehewitt7132 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome interview

  • @velmablake776
    @velmablake776 2 роки тому +5

    God bless you girl,keep up the good work,proud of you...

  • @barbararobinson8007
    @barbararobinson8007 2 роки тому +2

    I love Francine she’s such a beautiful soul i enjoy every moment of this interview.She’s so graceful.

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Thank you so very much Barbara. Much love and blessings

  • @sophiemclarke6556
    @sophiemclarke6556 2 роки тому +2

    Such a beautiful woman. A fabulous persona. She has definitely sold Yemen and it's people. I would certainly love to visit one day.

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Sophie, they deserve the sell, very warm people.

  • @enelracllebpmac5356
    @enelracllebpmac5356 2 роки тому +1

    Yemen people are really nice. Had a student at Coventry University, who I supervised at last minute to get through his final year project. He surprised me with an expensive gift and no matter how I refused it, he wasn't taking no for an answer. Here in Swansea I had another Yemen student, OMD, overly nice. Francine is so correct.
    I would love to visit there.

  • @stacey-annhenry9750
    @stacey-annhenry9750 2 роки тому +3

    I enjoyed this interview Xavier the discussion was easy and very natural. She's a real one

  • @Jen-th7so
    @Jen-th7so 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful interview. Listening to you, Francine, reminded me of my days in the Middle East with the UN. Would love to link with you.

  • @helenbarrow2887
    @helenbarrow2887 2 роки тому +4

    Love this interview. Perseverance, brilliance and love for people.

  • @joielioness1209
    @joielioness1209 2 роки тому +2

    Age animo. Keep soaring fellow Eagle. Loved this one too Xavier.

  • @dianaguthrie2998
    @dianaguthrie2998 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so super super proud of you Francine 👏keep up the good work XLCR fi life

  • @J-N-B
    @J-N-B 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed this. I never realized the beauty of the people or the landscape until I saw vlogger indigo Traveller on here, check it out. Love Francine lovely glow about her and an inspiring story of resilience, grace and pride.

  • @claudiamyers4605
    @claudiamyers4605 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic Interview, motivating, refreshing and such a wonderful smile.. Francine, continue to shine....

  • @busybutbalanced24
    @busybutbalanced24 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome interview👏🏾🇯🇲❤️

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so very much for your very kind comments ❤

  • @adonramlal-brooks4134
    @adonramlal-brooks4134 9 місяців тому

    This is a really nice interview ❤ big up both of them for their efforts

  • @sharosecamp
    @sharosecamp 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely interview Francine always deliver keep up the good work 🇯🇲

  • @dennistonfraser2317
    @dennistonfraser2317 2 роки тому +1

    Great interview!! Excellent personality!! Keep those prayers going!

  • @licka06
    @licka06 7 місяців тому

    Just finish watching this video. I want to visit the heart of Yemen with a guide. But also want to visit Sacortra

  • @marvaedwards1719
    @marvaedwards1719 2 місяці тому

    I love it, “ Groundation”

  • @KevinTheFoodExplora
    @KevinTheFoodExplora 2 роки тому +3

    Great interview. Need a part 2.

  • @marvaedwards1719
    @marvaedwards1719 2 місяці тому

    Their culture seems very Jamaican. We don't like for people to give us anything or feeling sorry for us. Also, it's deemed an insult to refuse someone’s food that they offer you.
    Congrats Ms. Francine.

  • @rubyberylgarraway634
    @rubyberylgarraway634 2 роки тому +2

    Thats so nice from noting to something

  • @Bilal_0078
    @Bilal_0078 11 місяців тому

    From Trinidad definitely considering moving to Yemen to seek Islamic studies but this Sounds like I won’t want to leave

  • @cecelianelson359
    @cecelianelson359 2 роки тому +1

    This was inspiring. All the best on your upcoming nuptials.

  • @rosemariejohnson7005
    @rosemariejohnson7005 2 роки тому +3

    Continue being the diamond that you are, always shining bright and being the change of agent.

  • @hopewalker442
    @hopewalker442 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful interview!

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Thank you so very much. By the way the Yemenis named me Amal which means HOPE

  • @yementribez3362
    @yementribez3362 Рік тому +2

    Yemen is acutaly refers to tribe of benjamin actually pronounced ben yamin means the sons of yemen. Also seera castle in adenwas named after on of the sons of manelek from the lineageof solomon. Yemn is also the origne land of Hebrews and semites. Its the home of many ntions and welcomes everyone home. The prophet Mohamed also said the best of men are the men of yemen. An they ar also mentioned in the quran by god explaining they are a people whom he loves and they love him. And he also reffered to them as the victory of god

  • @chpppbgs
    @chpppbgs Рік тому +1

    I wonder if I’m able to get in contact with this lady. I’ve wanted to travel to Yemen for years but I’m not Muslim so I’m wondering if it’s safe for me to

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 10 місяців тому

      You need to visit the nearest Yemeni Consulate or Embassy for information. If you are in the USA, the Consulate is in Washington and consular services opens at 1pm

    • @chpppbgs
      @chpppbgs 10 місяців тому

      @@francinestaple7192 thank you so much

  • @Favouredandree
    @Favouredandree 2 роки тому +1

    Lol mi like Francine, shi lively.

  • @Favouredandree
    @Favouredandree 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful...

  • @malissa29soulmoxiefoods
    @malissa29soulmoxiefoods 2 роки тому +1

    Yemen is where many of our ancestors are from.. so Yemen should feel like home...

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому +1

      It does feel like home, we are surrounded by the sea so it has the Jamaican feel

  • @jameso
    @jameso 2 роки тому

    How does she attend church? I don't imagine there are many churches there.

  • @dianesjamaicatoghana
    @dianesjamaicatoghana 2 роки тому +2

    Big up uself Francine!!!

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Ah yuh next Diane, thanks my dearest.

    • @dianesjamaicatoghana
      @dianesjamaicatoghana 2 роки тому +1

      @@francinestaple7192 no mi dear. You are the embodiment of simply this. One's beginning does not determine lack or abundance on the journey called life. Rather it is one's resilience, persistence, fortitude & the belief that quitting is not an option, ultimately, can determine one's outcome. Your story is to be told as you continue to soar. I acknowledge & give recognition publicly as it is due 😊.
      Kenya deh pon mi bucket list.

  • @jacquiedunn5193
    @jacquiedunn5193 2 роки тому +5

    🇯🇲

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Рік тому

    It must be a very painful situation to live in Yemen under the attacks by Saudi Arabia.

  • @Scray1
    @Scray1 2 роки тому +1

    Isn't there a war in Yemen?

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому

      Yes and there exist ceasefire arrangements, however, a war doesn't preclude one from working in the environment. We cannot allow the Yemenis to suffer

  • @otislee7343
    @otislee7343 2 роки тому +1

    I'm going to be real in our ppl leave and go to some place in this world.i have to think hard.bec ppl coming to jamaica.and we running from our little Rock WOW

    • @altheamorrison5687
      @altheamorrison5687 2 роки тому +1

      This is a great interview, Francine. Continue to soar. Love you lots

    • @francinestaple7192
      @francinestaple7192 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your comment Otis, however, working overseas doesn't mean we are running away from our rock. A lot of us including myself have assets there so we are still contributing to the economy through our tax dollars and remittances. Stay blessed.

  • @theresanichols5556
    @theresanichols5556 2 роки тому +1

    Another great interview