What Grenada Has Taught Me

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  • Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
  • My mothers side of the family is from a small but mighty island in the Caribbean. I was born and raised in the United States of America. Over the last 6 months, I have been living in Grenada the Island of Spice and this country has taught me many lessons. Recently I was asked by some tourists what my observations have been and in what difference I have observed between the USA & Grenada. In this video I will speak to some of them.

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  • @stephenjones1558
    @stephenjones1558 Місяць тому

    Subscriber #341.. Keep on doing your thing. Amazing

  • @flapsto60
    @flapsto60 Місяць тому +1

    Wise words and very true. I was born in London of Grenadian parents and after telling them that I'd never live there, I now find myself looking forward to retiring there next year. The "first world" is losing a battle with itself and we're looking forward to a much simpler life as you alluded to in your excellent video.

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  Місяць тому +1

      Well said! I’m sure home (Grenada) can’t wait to have you back!😁✌🏾

  • @meribefree
    @meribefree 18 днів тому

    Great vid - authentic content going out!

  • @ikatelx1503
    @ikatelx1503 3 місяці тому +4

    I'm Grenadian living in New York and I always hear people say if someone give you lemons you can make lemonade , base on what you are saying it's exactly what Grenadians are doing , we make a lot from a little ,

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому

      Yes, and that was one of the many inspirational things I've observed since being here. It is said that, "necessity is the mother of invention". Because Grenadians MUST do for self, they have the creativity to get what they need done for themselves. It's beautiful to observe. 😁✌🏾

  • @doreenramsey1016
    @doreenramsey1016 3 місяці тому +8

    This is us Grenadians we know how to make do. Hence you won't see homelessness or poverty in Grenada as other Caribbean islands. Also prostitutes on the streets are a no no in Grenada. We built differently in Grenada.

  • @egiipta
    @egiipta Місяць тому

    This video was great, sis!
    I can tell that you are very motivated by those around you, and it is encouraging and inspiring. Black Americans definitely need to start investing into countries and communities with people of our shared heritage. All the rest of the world is seeing the benefits, resources, and whatever else there is in these countries, but they do not love the people, so they work to profit but not to provide anything to the people they profit from. As Black Americans, or 1st/2nd Gen Immigrants from black countries, we can partner with each other and have the potential to create so much.
    The point you made about how developing nations have the heart, and developed ones have the resources and connections to make the heart's desire a reality is so accurate. I hope that more people like yourself start coming forward, so that we can all start to partner and create something good, healthy, and beautiful for ourselves.

  • @leesmith6574
    @leesmith6574 3 місяці тому +3

    My young sista' , I agree with you 100% , .....!!!👍❤🧔🏿.

  • @johnottley3625
    @johnottley3625 3 місяці тому +1

    First time...love the knowledge....Big Up.....

  • @wealthbuilder3832
    @wealthbuilder3832 3 місяці тому +3

    Great video.

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for comment and the compliment!😁✌🏾

    • @wealthbuilder3832
      @wealthbuilder3832 3 місяці тому

      @@melissaingridlawrence We have just returned from Grenada having stayed 2 months. Your observations are spot on. Keep up the good work. 👍

  • @jenny-im9gc
    @jenny-im9gc 3 місяці тому +1

    I love your content. I am from Grenada but grew up in Brooklyn.

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your comment and the compliment! I actually grew up in Jersey so not far from where you are now. God bless you 😁✌🏾

  • @BrianBartlett-xx2ig
    @BrianBartlett-xx2ig Місяць тому +1

    I’m in Grenada from nov-April ever year 😊

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  Місяць тому +1

      😲 almost the same here! I come down in nov because I can’t miss Thanksgiving food, it’s my fav time of the year. The fried turkey SLAPS 😂 🦃

    • @BrianBartlett-xx2ig
      @BrianBartlett-xx2ig Місяць тому

      @@melissaingridlawrence lol 😆

    • @BrianBartlett-xx2ig
      @BrianBartlett-xx2ig Місяць тому

      @@melissaingridlawrence great video btw

  • @ArcherLink-bv4yg
    @ArcherLink-bv4yg 3 місяці тому +4

    I might visit Grenada 🇬🇩 one day , I’m Jamaican though

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому +1

      Grenada is a Great Country, you most definitely should! 😊

    • @ikatelx1503
      @ikatelx1503 3 місяці тому

      What do you mean by I'm Jamaican though ? No matter where you from you welcome , so stop it

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому +1

      @@ikatelx1503 Thank you for the comment! You’re absolutely right, all are welcome! 😁✌🏾

  • @curtismuhammad8088
    @curtismuhammad8088 2 місяці тому

    Great knowledge 💯

  • @CruisingWithSean-ts6vm
    @CruisingWithSean-ts6vm 29 днів тому

    Damn, great video, just met a lady from Grenada 2 months ago here in the States, I’m going to visit in 2025, for some reason people don’t even mention Grenada like that I had to do some research

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  26 днів тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment! Grenada is a great country, you should definitely visit 😁✌🏾

  • @BrianBartlett-xx2ig
    @BrianBartlett-xx2ig Місяць тому

    Love Grenada ❤

  • @jadoredir2796
    @jadoredir2796 2 місяці тому

    Do you work in Grenada ?

  • @raymondsmith5054
    @raymondsmith5054 3 місяці тому

    How u going to compare Grenada to America

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment! I believe both countries have their strengths and weaknesses, and that each culture can learn from the other. I hope that answers your question. God Bless you 😁✌🏾

    • @jenny-im9gc
      @jenny-im9gc 3 місяці тому +1

      Because she lived in both

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому

      @@jenny-im9gc 💕😁✌🏾

  • @ArcherLink-bv4yg
    @ArcherLink-bv4yg 3 місяці тому

    Are you on instagram?

    • @melissaingridlawrence
      @melissaingridlawrence  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the comment! 😁✌🏾 My name on instagram is: melissaingridlawrence (it's the same on all social media profiles)