My Home: Caribbean

The Island Mindset That Follows You Everywhere

How growing up in the Caribbean gives you a different kind of confidence, creativity, and calm. The way island people solve problems, make joy out of little, and turn survival into style.

Are You Where You Were Born or Where You Were Raised?

A personal reflection on belonging and identity—born in Houston, raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands—Michelle shares how her search for connection inspired VI Jewelry Co.

What the Caribbean Taught Me About Community

A reflection on how growing up surrounded by neighbors, music, and shared joy shaped your values—and why that sense of connection feels rare elsewhere.

The Beauty of Belonging to Many Places

Instead of feeling torn, this one celebrates being a bridge between worlds. Caribbean roots, American exposure, global perspective—a fresh way to see “in-between” identities as power, not confusion.