About this podcast
The SunSide Kingdom is a podcast series created by John (JAM) Sandiford that highlights impactful role models from the Dutch Caribbean, including Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, and Suriname. This show aims to share the inspiring stories of individuals from the region and its diaspora who are making significant contributions across various fields, both locally and internationally. Each episode features engaging interviews that showcase the success and influence of these figures, encouraging positive change through their narratives.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 29 episodes
- S04E01 : Loudahlia, Alesco and Paul from SEDC SXM | Nobody Tells You How Hard It Is to Start a Business · 1 h 5 min · Season 4 Episode 1Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does it really take to start a business, change your environment…
- S03E11 : Mingli Chung | Transforming pain into purpose · 1 h 8 min · Season 3 Episode 11Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this powerful conversation, Mingli Chung, a mindful leader…
- S03E10: Tyson Lopez | Leadership for a Sustainable Future · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 10Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this inspiring episode of The Sunset Kingdom Show, we sit down with…
- S3E9: Elona | Soulful Voice on Music, Struggles & The Vulnerable Hour · 56 minGot something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dive into the journey of Elona, a powerful singer-songwriter from Sint…
- S3E8: Queen-Anne "Queeny" Bergen | Stop Playing Safe, Reinvent Your Life Like This · 1 h 6 minGot something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this inspiring episode of the Sunny Side Kingdom Show, we sit down…
- S3E7: Bianca "BB Bad" Dijkhoffz | From Dancer to DJ and World Tours in 2 years · 1 h 11 minGot something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of The Sunset Kingdom Show, we sit down with Bianca…
- S3E6: Lucienne Lacle | Leading with Purpose: Caribbean Tech, Identity & Impact · 1 h 2 minGot something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Lucienne Lacle is building more than products—she’s building a movement…
- S3E5: Sarah-Quita Offringa | Waves, Fear & World Titles. Inside the Mind of a Champion! · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 5Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Host John Sandiford travels to Aruba to meet Sarah-Quita Offringa, who's…
- S3E4: Justin Niessen | No Fear, Just Fire. The mindset behind a Culinary Empire! · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 4Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Host John Sandiford travels to Curaçao to meet with Justin Niessen, a…
- S3E3: Jody Morgan | Island Mindset, Global Vision: The Power of Authenticity · 1 h 14 min · Season 3 Episode 3Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, John Sandiford is joined by Jody Morgan, an…
- S2E10: Denzel Richardson | The Baseball Game & Beyond the Field: The Highs, Lows & What's Next · 1 h 55 min · Season 2 Episode 10Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean…
- S3E2: Hadie Leonie | Manifesting: An Inspiring Life Through Teaching & Podcasting · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 2Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, John Sandiford is joined by Hadie Leonie, an educator…
- S3 E1: Zillah "Jolie" Duzon-Hazel | Manifesting Dreams: From Sint-Maarten to NYFW · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 1Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! want to know more? Watch the full episode now on YouTube! Join host John…
- S2E9: Shirma Rouse | From Musician to Mogul – Growing, Thriving, and Giving Back · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 9Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean…
- S2E8: Eva Croes | Uncovering Family Roots and Dancing to Inspire the Next Generation · 1 h 17 min · Season 2 Episode 8Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean…
- S2E7: John Sandiford | 5 Essential Life Lessons for Dutch Caribbean Students · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 7Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to SunSide Kingdom! The place where we highlight Dutch Caribbean…
- S2E6: Dylan van Arneman | From Bonaire to CERN: Inside the World's Largest Physics Lab · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 6Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In today’s episode of The Sun Side Kingdom Show, John Sandiford…
- S2E5: David Levy Maduro | Fintech Innovator with a Heart for Community Service · 1 h 18 min · Season 2 Episode 5Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join host John Sandiford as he talks with David Levy Maduro, co-owner of…
- S2E4: Shenin Lebrun | Changing the Game: Helping More Women of Color Succeed in Business · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 4Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join host John Sandiford as he talks with Shenin Lebrun, founder of…
- S2E3: Alvin Obersi | Building the Obersi Legacy Over 40 Years · 1 h 34 min · Season 2 Episode 3Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join host John Sandiford together with his guest Alvin Obersi, of the…







