In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with soca artist Jadel Legere for a raw conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building success on her own terms.

Jade opens up about growing up in a strict religious household, struggling with identity and self-esteem, and how “pink” became a symbol of reclaiming the childhood she never had. From studying law and battling depression to singing in casinos and eventually touring internationally, her journey is one of discipline, manifestation, and relentless belief.

We explore:

Her transition from church singer to soca performer
Writing, producing, and engineering her own music
The business realities of being an independent female artist
Going viral with “Shake Up Yuh Batty Girl”
Building consistency without relying on a “monster hit”
Touring internationally and finding greater reception abroad
Sacrificing comfort and image to secure financial stability
Purchasing and investing in property as a long-term strategy
Turning pain, heartbreak, and criticism into fuel

This episode is about ownership — of your story, your finances, your brand, and your future.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or someone rebuilding your life from the ground up, Jade’s honesty and strategy will resonate.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Why Pink Is Her Power
03:30 – The $25,000 Valentine’s Day Booking Request
06:00 – Body Image, Confidence & Public Scrutiny
10:30 – School Days & Being Called “Big Bottom Reds”
14:30 – Heartbreak During Law School
18:20 – “Stand By Another Man” Explained
24:30 – Writing with XplicitMevon
26:00 – Growing Up Strict & Sheltered
30:00 – Reclaiming Her Childhood Through Motherhood
33:00 – Moving House to House Growing Up
36:30 – Religious Upbringing & Identity Struggles
40:00 – Studying Law & Financial Pressure
45:30 – The Casino Turning Point
52:00 – From $3K a Month to $3K a Night
54:30 – Joining Surface & Traffic
58:30 – Going Solo & Learning Music Production
1:06:00 – Creating “Haunted” with Kernal Roberts
1:12:00 – Shake Up Yuh Batty Girl Goes Viral
1:17:00 – Sacrificing Image to Build Property
1:23:00 – Why Breaking into Soca Is Hard
1:30:00 – Touring Internationally vs Local Reception
1:36:00 – Do You Need a Monster Hit?
1:38:30 – Final Reflections