Jay Blessed Official Press Page
2020
October 2020:
Updating soon…
September 2020:
On September 17th, Jay Blessed presented at the Outlier Podcast Festival. The Podfest’s North East edition featured Jay’s session title, “Live And Own Your Truth: Telling Authentic Stories” which included her FREE E-Guide.
On September 10th – World Suicide Prevention Day – Jay Blessed was a guest on T&T’s morning talk show, The Now Morning Show on TTT. WATCH HERE.
August 2020:
TV / VIDEO: Jay Blessed was invited on FOX Soul‘s The Tammi Mac Show to discuss “The Hyper-sexuality of Black Women In Media,” after her story “I Hate WAP by Cardi B + Megan The Stallion went viral. Watch the full discussion below…
AWARD NOMINATION: On August 9th, 2020, The People’s Choice Podcast Awards announced the nominations for the 15th Annual Podcast Awards. IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed was nominated in the Best Health Podcast category and the first Caribbean podcast and podcaster to ever be nominated. Read more here.
June 2020:
VIDEO: On June 25th, Jay Blessed’s appearance on EatAhFood presents Table 34’s – The Great Pelau Wars.
VIDEO / PANEL: On June 14th, Jay Blessed hosted a conversation titled “Conquering Emotional Exhaustion“ featuring America’s Psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere, at the 2nd SocaMom Summit.
MENTION: Nana Afua Yeboaa Brantuo of Black Women Radical created a reading list of Black Feminist Perspective on COVID-19 which included The COVID19 Caribbean Podcast Series featuring a curation of podcast episodes from IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed.
May 2020:
ONLINE FEATURE: Jay was featured along with other Black female mental health influencers on XONecole, as she discussed the writing group she started during the COVID-19 lockdown to support her mental wellness.
RADIO: During Mental Health Awareness 2020, Jay Blessed appeared on New York’s WVIP 93.5fm / IrieJam Radio to discuss Mental Health in the Caribbean diaspora with Irwin Clare.
April 2020:
VIDEO / PANEL: Jay Blessed was a guest at the first-ever virtual SocaMom Summit. Check out An Intimate Discussion of Mental Health in the Caribbean Community below…
TV: Multi-award winning journalist, Melissa Noel featured the inaugural Socamom Summit on her #InItTogether television segment for WENY TV.
PRINT / ONLINE: Jay appeared (for the 4th time online and in print) on NY Daily New. CLICK: CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-Americans step up to help New York cope in the COVID-19 crisis.
March 2020:
PANEL: Black + Well Magazine invited Jay Blessed to speak at their inaugural “The Worth Series.” In January 2020, Black + Well also listed IN MY HEAD as one of their top Mental Health podcasts!
2019
December 2019:
ONLINE PRESS: Jay Blessed’s IN MY HEAD podcast was included in LOOP TT‘s list of Podcasts by Trinbagonians that will inspire you.
PODCAST: Oh Hell No Podcast presented Side Talk featuring Jay Blessed in Ep. 3 Healthy Relationships…How Many of Us Have Them!
PRINT / ONLINE: Caribbean Life News publishes full list of 2019 Caribbean Life Impact Awardees.
November 2019:
AWARD / CITATION: Brooklyn Borough President, Hon. Eric Adams awarded Jamie Alleyne-Morris, better known as Jay Blessed with a Citation, in conjunction with her 2019 Caribbean Life Impact Award.
AWARD: Watch highlights of the 2019 Caribbean Impact Awards.
PRINT / ONLINE: Jay Blessed featured in the NY Daily News’ column, CARIBBEAT: Shining community stars highlighted at the Caribbean Life Impact Awards – as seen below.
HOST / EVENT: The “Charlie’s Records” documentary featuring Caribbean music icon Rawlston Charles debuted on November 6th, to a Brooklyn audience at BAM Cinemas. The Q&A featuring Rawlston and his daughter, WNBA star and the film’s creator, Tina Charles, was moderated by Jay Blessed and presented by Caribbean Film Academy.
September 2019:
PRINT / ONLINE: IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed‘s Episode. 17 “Will I Ever Have A Child” discussion with Dr. Cindy M. Duke was featured on NY Daily News’ CARIBBeat – Focus on obstetrics & blacks.
August 2019:
PRINT / ONLINE: Jay Blessed and her mental health-focused Caribbean podcast appears for the first time in the New York Daily Newspaper. CARIBBEAT: Blogger Jay Blessed marks new podcast series with standing-room-only “In My Head Live Experience” affair
HOST / EVENT: Watch the IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed “The Live Experience” below. [PHOTOS] IN MY HEAD “The Live Podcast Experience” A Success!
PODCAST: Reggae Lover Podcast – Ep. 158 “Music Therapy” with Jay Blessed features Jay’s Top 5 Reggae Artists of All Times, her most memorable Reggae concert experience and conversation on mental health in the Caribbean space. LISTEN HERE.
July 2019:
ONLINE PRESS: Caribbean blogger to host live podcast on mental health matters, appeared on Loop T&T, Loop St. Lucia & Loop Cayman.
ONLINE PRESS: EbuzzTT features new Caribbean mental health podcast hosted by Caribbean blogger and mental health advocate, Jay blessed. READ ARTICLE HERE.
ONLINE PRESS: Jay Blessed topped the list of 9 Caribbean and Caribbean American Women in Media You Need to Know, written by Rocky Parker.
May 2019:
PANEL: Jay Blessed joined a four woman panel for an intimate discussion on women’s issues titled, Lets Talk About, organized by Alicia Ifill.
April 2019:
HOST / EVENT: Jay hosted the Fashion 500 10th Anniversary event at Slate NY, presented by The Block Association and Upscale Society.
EVENT: Jay conducted backstage interviews for FRP TV at the annual P.C.D. (Post Carnival Depression) in New York. Watch the full 5 video playlist on Youtube HERE.
2018
December 2018:
NETFLIX / TV: In addition to her many media roles, Jay is also a respected hospitality professional. In 2017, she was a member of the elite reopening team for the World’s Best Restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. Her role as the (then) only African American woman in a FOH position as Host earned her a spot on TV. She appeared on Netflix’s original documentary series on the World’s Biggest Events “7 Days Out” – Season 1, Episode 2, Eleven Madison Park.
November 2018:
ONLINE PRESS: Jay Blessed spoke about creative burnout with LOOP Barbados & LOOP TT.
October 2018:
TV BROADCAST: Jay Blessed served as solo stage commentator and host, for FRP TV’s Miami Broward Carnival 2018 LIVE global broadcast.
June 2018:
ONLINE PRESS: Jay’s thoughts as a Caribbean mental health advocate appeared on an EbuzzTT article after Anthony Bourdain’s suicide.
2017
May 2017:
PANEL: Community builder Aisha Carr and Sesame Flyers presented their first Annual Youth Culture Summit featuring panelists Yandy Smith, Joshua Walker and Jay Blessed.
2016
April 2016:
ONLINE PRESS: As the FCC cracked down on pirate stations, AP News published an article, In Internet age, pirate radio arises as surprising challenge. Jay Blessed, a former Caribbean pirate radio station host, spoke about her past experiences with the underground radio stations.
March 2016:
DIGITAL: Jay started a petition against the horrendous treatment of T&T nationals at the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate General office in New York City. Her efforts were feature on LoopTT.
January 2016:
COMMUNITY SERVICE: On January 30th, 2016, Jay was invited to speak at Brooklyn Youth Ministry‘s One Day Retreat on the topic: Technology vs Theology. She presented to youth ages 10-40, from various episcopal churches including Brooklyn’s St. Paul’s, St. Augustine, St. Barnabus, St. George and St. Mark.
2015
December 2015:
PRINT / DIGITAL: Jay Blessed, featured along with Grammy and Tony winner Heather Headley and international football star, Shaka Hislop, share their favorite Christmas memories. Written by Cherisse Moe for the Trinidad Guardian.
September 2015:
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: On September 20th, 2015, Jay Blessed delivered the keynote address at the Putting Power In Your Purpose Summit, held in Baltimore, MD.
July 2015:
AWARD: Jay Blessed received the 2015 Shining Stars Award for her contributions and leadership in Communications from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.
May 2015:
TV: Jay Blessed appeared as guest on New York’s WPIX 11 “Budget Moms: Savings Squad” segment featuring financial author Nicole Lapin. Read about it here on WPix11 HERE. Click photo below to watch the full segment.
April 2015:
MAGAZINE / DIGITAL: Jay Blessed was interviewed by Sharon Boone for Essence Magazine April 2015 issue (Kelly Rowland cover) in a thought provoking feature on mental health check-ups, with Jay disclosing her own battle with depression. As a mental health advocate, Jay shared an honest snippet of her life in hopes that it would heighten awareness to the signs of depression and continue the conversation on a subject still very taboo in the African American and Caribbean community. Jay has since recovered and is living life to the fullest and helping others cope. Read “It’s Time for Your Mental Health Checkup.”
February 2015:
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jay Blessed served as Chair of Media and Communications Committee for the National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Awardee Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy on their 25th Anniversary Gala, “The Legacy Continues…” which took place on February 5th, 2015.
January 2015:
PRINT / DIGITAL: On January 16th, 2015, Trinidad Guardian featured Jay Blessed in their G Life section, in print newspaper and their online platform. “Jamie Alleyne, better known as blogger Jay Blessed, quit blogging … Alleyne passionately promoted Caribbean culture—specifically T&T’s culture—through her blog…” Read the full story HERE.
2014
November 2014:
DIGITAL: Jay Blessed broke her blogging silence on November 18th, 2014 after a year-long hiatus to publish, “MY HONEST REVEAL: Why I Walked Away From Blogging.” The candid blog post garnered much online attention and prompted supportive feedback in the comments section and larger discussion on the growing topic of mental health and depression. Read the original version of Jay’s powerful personal piece HERE. A new version appears HERE.
June 2014:
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jay Blessed became the youngest committee member of Brooklyn Borough Hall’s Caribbean American Heritage Month, under the tutelage of Borough President, Hon. Eric Adams. She served on the Marketing committee.
TV: As Social Media Director (2013-2016) for Baltimore’s legendary African American Festival, Jay Blessed gave WBFF Fox 45 a behind the scenes look for the 2014 BmoreAAF.
DIGITAL: Jay Blessed was a guest on British Caribbean blog, Island Muse back in June 2014.
May 2014:
DIGITAL: Jay Blessed made her first acting appearance in a web-series as“Hanna” in MARCELLO, directed by St. Lucian writer and producer, Demedrius Charles.
PANEL: Jay Blessed – Caribbean Digital Divas (NYC) March 2014 Caribbean Digital divas is the brainchild of Style & Vibes‘ Mikelah Rose. Jay was a featured panelist on the 2nd annual discussion, along with four other strong Caribbean digital influencers.
January 2014:
TV – Jamie Alleyne aka Jay Blessed and her friend Crystal Braithwaite appeared as a stage guests on “The Bethenny Show” featuring celebrity trainer, Tracy Anderson.
2013
September 2013:
COMMUNITY: Jay Blessed an official member of the press team for the historic 3-day Caribbean Fever Irie Jamboree Music Festival. This was the first Caribbean held at the landmark Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn, New York – Labor Day Weekend on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, 2013.
July 2013:
REALITY TV: In July 2013, Jay Blessed was approached by producers to audition for the cast of a new U.S. reality TV show, “Caribbean Queens” starring Melky Jean, Claudette Ortiz and Tricia Campbell. Contract negotiations were futile and the show was later scrapped.
DIGITAL: Interviewed by Raine Martin for Triple The Focus magazine, Jay gave her most uncensored and brutally honest interview to date! READ HERE.
May 2013:
AWARD: On May 14th 2013, Jay Blessed was presented with the 2013 Caribbean Media Award at the inaugural Unlabelled Awards in New York City, presented by Fachion Bloc and Vice Life Ent. Watch her feature HERE.
March 2013:
PANEL: Jay Blessed spoke at the 1st Annual Women Empowerment event. During this panel she admitted aloud, for the first time, her battle with depression. Watch her feature video HERE.
January 2013:
PRINT CLIPPINGS: Jay Blessed’s interview of a Vincy native made the St Vincent News newspaper in a very homophobic story! Original story: INTERVIEW: Kirk Cambridge-Delpesche dishes on his Fela! gig, styling stars, being gay + some EXTRA tea!
2012
October 2012:
AWARD NOMINATION: Through a rigorous nomination and voting process, in October 2012, JayBlessed.com made it as a finalist in the “Best New Blog” category of the Black Weblog Awards.
July 2012:
PRINT / DIGITAL: Trinidad Guardian covered Jay Blessed’s attempt to vie for the 106 & Park female host gig.
May 2012:
COVER – PRINT / DIGITAL: In a cover story written by Laura Dowrich-Phillip published on May 20th, 2012, Jay Blessed appeared on the cover of T&T Guardian‘s Sunday magazine, WomanWise.
TELEVISION: On May 29th, 2012, Jay Blessed and mom appeared during the question segment of FOX’s The Wendy Williams Show.
DIGITAL: Jay Blessed appeared in the “Coffee Shop” column on OCEANSTYLE Magazine May 2012.
April 2012:
COVER – DIGITAL: Jay Blessed was the April 2012 cover girl on short-lived lifestyle brand, HighBrid Magazine.
PRINT / PRESS CLIPPINGS: The one year anniversary of JayBlessed.com was covered by the Jamaica Star in April 2012.
March 2012:
DIGITAL: Aba Luke wrote in Trinidad Guardian, “Caribbean blogger, Jamie Alleyne- Morris isn’t skylarking when it comes to her responsibility as an entertainment news professional.“ Full story HERE.
PRESS / PUBLISHED: Metro Magazine published Jay Blessed’s full review of Kes The Band’s sold out show at Best Buy Theatre in NYC.
February 2012:
PRINT / DIGITAL: Aba Luke for Trinidad Guardian wrote, “You see, Jay Blessed—real name, Jamie Alleyne-Morris is just what the Caribbean Diaspora needs to show the world what lies within these parts. Her Trinbagonian heritage lends to her superb understanding of local culture, something that she strategically spreads via her channels.” This was Jay Blessed’s first feature as a Caribbean blogger in a full spread local newspaper. Full story HERE.
2011
OCTOBER 2011:
PRESS CLIPPINGS : Jay Blessed – Jamaica Star Newspaper -October 2011
ADDITIONAL ARCHIVED JAY BLESSED PRESS :
Jay Blessed exclusive stories have been mentioned on:
– TheYBF.com
– Bossip.com
– ConcreteLoop.com
– Blackcelebkids.com
-Wikipedia.com
– GlobalVoiceOnline.org
-Metro Magazine
– Mediatakeout.com
– Synergy TV
– TheYBF.com
–ClutchMagazine
–Winn Media
– EtceteraBuzz
A few Articles on / Appearances by Jay Blessed :
– StyleandVibes.com
-Jamaica Star Newspaper
–TriniKid.com
–EtceteraBuzz
–Trinidad Guardian
-HighBrid Magazine
–YardTalk.com
-WRKS 98.7 KissFm’s “Week In Review”
–Recognition Magazine
– OCEANSTYLE Magazine
– WomanWise Magazine
– The Wendy Williams Show
–EtceteraBuzz
–TriniKid.com
–Trinidad Guardian
–EatExploreLive.com
–Blogging While Brown
–JosalynMonet.com
–Triple The Focus Magazine
– The Hustle After Party Season Finale (FUSE TV)
– Verge.com
– The Bethenny Show
–FOX Baltimore
–Island Muse
–Essence Magazine
– WPIX11 “Budget Moms” Segment
