LaToya Hanna-Moxey can tick off a long list of titles, ranging from marketing executive to entrepreneur to podcast host. But the Bahamian Moxey’s multihyphenate status is more than just a list; it’s the foundation of her goal to amplify underrepresented voices and draw attention to a deep well of Caribbean thought leaders. Since its launch in 2025, Hanna-Moxey’s Rare Ones podcast has welcomed CEOs, Olympians, celebrities and politicians, all of whom bring a shared Caribbean identity to the mic. “Rare Ones is my way of saying: ‘We’ve been here. We’ve been contributing. And our stories deserve to be told with pride,’” she says. We sat down with Hanna-Moxey to learn more about her mission, her motivation and the forever draw of home.
Paradise Island Life: You have worn a lot of hats in your career; what is the one common denominator?
LaToya Hanna-Moxey: The one thread that has woven its way through every chapter of my career is passion. I’ve always believed that anything worth doing deserves my whole heart, my full effort and my genuine intention. If I’m not passionate about something — or someone — I simply won’t engage, because I know I wouldn’t give it the excellence it deserves. Passion has been my compass. It doesn’t guarantee perfection, but it always tells me when I’m aligned, when something feels right and when it’s worth pouring myself into. Everything else unfolds from there.
PIL: What brought you back to The Bahamas, and what makes it special to you?
LHM: I left The Bahamas for university fully expecting to build a life abroad. I even imagined settling into a career in the U.S. But becoming a mom shortly after earning my bachelor’s degree shifted everything. I returned home “temporarily,” or so I thought, but over time, it became clear that raising my daughter here was the best decision for both of us. There’s a reason people say, “There’s no place like home.” I’ve traveled widely, and no matter where I went, I always felt that pull back to The Bahamas. Home is where my family is, where my roots are and where my spirit feels most grounded.
What makes The Bahamas special to me is the duality of who we are. We’re a small island nation with a big, metropolitan energy. We’re modern, stylish, innovative and culturally rich yet still deeply connected to our heritage, our family islands and our sense of community. I love that I can experience world-class dining, fashion and technology here, but also hop on a boat and be surrounded by untouched beauty, tradition and that unmistakable Bahamian warmth. It’s the best of both worlds, and it’s home.
PIL: How did your podcast, Rare Ones, come about?
LHM: Rare Ones was born from a simple but powerful realization: Our stories weren’t being told loudly enough. I kept meeting extraordinary people whose journeys were inspiring, but whose Caribbean identity was often overlooked or underrepresented. I wanted to change that. What started as a passion project quickly evolved into a movement. The show has grown in reach, in visibility and in the caliber of guests who want to share their truth. But more importantly, it has grown in impact. People message me saying they finally feel seen, or that an episode helped them push through a challenge. That’s when I knew Rare Ones wasn’t just a podcast — it was a cultural archive, a celebration of who we are.
We’ve been here. We’ve been contributing. And our stories deserve to be told with pride.”
PIL: What drives you to amplify strong voices?
LHM: Rare Ones has truly been a gift. It allows me to sit with incredible people and hear their stories. What many people don’t realize is that the Caribbean diaspora represents a tiny percentage of global celebrity culture on paper, yet in reality, our influence is everywhere. So many of the public figures we admire have Caribbean roots. They were born on an island, raised by Caribbean parents or shaped by Caribbean heritage. The world often doesn’t know this, and that lack of recognition has always bothered me. I wanted to create a platform that celebrates our brilliance, our resilience and our global impact.
PIL: Which guest surprised you the most, and why?
LHM: St. Lucian Olympian Julien Alfred surprised me the most. She’s naturally introverted, so I expected a quiet, reserved conversation. Instead, she opened up beautifully — calm, thoughtful, honest and incredibly grounded. She shared parts of her story that many people had never heard before, and the audience connected with her in such a powerful way. It reminded me that sometimes the quietest voices carry the deepest truths.
PIL: What’s next for you?
LHM: I’m always up to something, but right now, I’m embracing a new chapter — stepping into my soon-to-be empty-nester era. It feels exciting, freeing and full of possibility. Rare Ones will definitely be returning with another round of incredible guests, and I’m already curating conversations that I know will resonate deeply. I don’t like to reveal too much too soon, but I will say this: Whatever comes next will be intentional, meaningful and absolutely worth the wait.
