What started as a simple husband-and-wife adventure has grown into one of Trinidad’s and Tobago’s most loved content creator duos.
In this conversation with Rendel and Melina of Rendelina, we dive into their Useful Creator journey, how they built trust with their audience, grew to over 300,000 followers across platforms, and stayed true to their values while creating content that helps businesses thrive.
π In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Rendelina built an authentic husband-and-wife brand that resonates with thousands.
- Why positivity and trust are at the heart of their content.
- The story behind their viral doubles reviews and the emotional connection people have with food.
- Lessons on working with businesses, building partnerships, and navigating criticism.
- Their future plans beyond food content: Production, storytelling, and maybe even a Caribbean action-comedy film.
π‘ Whether you’re a content creator, business owner, or just a fan of doubles and good vibes, this interview is packed with inspiration, real talk, and practical tips (including Rendel’s top editing advice).
Recorded on location at Next Gen Brewing, San Fernando (thanks to Kareem & Priyanka for hosting us!).
π Connect with Rendelina:
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@rendelina1
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Rendelina1
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rendelina_
Follow me:
π© Join my newsletter: https://jumabannister.com/newsletter/
πΌ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumabannister
What started as a simple husband-and-wife adventure has grown into one of Trinidad’s and Tobago’s most loved content creator duos.
In this conversation with Rendel and Melina of Rendelina, we dive into their Useful Creator journey, how they built trust with their audience, grew to over 300,000 followers across platforms, and stayed true to their values while creating content that helps businesses thrive.
π In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Rendelina built an authentic husband-and-wife brand that resonates with thousands.
- Why positivity and trust are at the heart of their content.
- The story behind their viral doubles reviews and the emotional connection people have with food.
- Lessons on working with businesses, building partnerships, and navigating criticism.
- Their future plans beyond food content: Production, storytelling, and maybe even a Caribbean action-comedy film.
π‘ Whether you’re a content creator, business owner, or just a fan of doubles and good vibes, this interview is packed with inspiration, real talk, and practical tips (including Rendel’s top editing advice).
Recorded on location at Next Gen Brewing, San Fernando (thanks to Kareem & Priyanka for hosting us!).
π Connect with Rendelina:
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@rendelina1
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Rendelina1
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rendelina_
Follow me:
π© Join my newsletter: https://jumabannister.com/newsletter/
πΌ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumabannister

In this episode Daniel Kading shares his journey from a writer in high school to a content creator and agency owner. Daniel discusses his innovative approach to content creation using technology such as Otter AI for transcription and ChatGPT for refining ideas. He explains the process of capturing ideas while on the move, and how these can be efficiently turned into various forms of content for different platforms. The conversation also delves into the challenges of transitioning from freelancing to building an agency, the significance of audience engagement over metrics, and maintaining authenticity on platforms like LinkedIn.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Daniel Kading
02:31 Daniel's Background and Career Journey
04:16 Challenges of Transitioning from Freelancer to Agency Owner
06:12 Creating Content When You Can't
07:13 Using AI Tools for Content Creation
12:00 Scaling Content Across Platforms
21:20 The Importance of Video Content on LinkedIn
25:52 Staying True to Yourself on Social Media
26:46 Genuine Gratitude and Tagging Etiquette
27:36 The Risks of Chasing Engagement
29:47 Building Trust with Your Audience
31:59 Adapting to LinkedIn's Changing Landscape
36:00 Balancing Personal and Business Content
38:07 Consistency and Authenticity in Branding
40:43 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Connect with Daniel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankading
Socials: @brandwithdan
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Produced by Relate Studios:
www.relatestudios.com
Music by Juma Bannister
Host: Juma Bannister
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