Season 2020: The Welcome Mat
The Welcome Mat is a Millennial focused talk show, hosted by Andre Douglas & Lekia Gumbs, airing weekly on WTJX. This fresh new series allows for a voice to be heard on topics that matter most within the Territory.
The Welcome Mat: It’s Been a Year
Andre is joined by friend of the show Colette Brown for a recap of 2021.
The Welcome Mat: It’s Been a Year
The Welcome Mat: Holiday Special
Kia is joined in the studio by friend of the show Rubi Wade to break down traditions.
The Welcome Mat: Holiday Special
The Welcome Mat: Different Strokes
In this episode, Kia and Andre discuss the he benefits of entrepreneurship.
The Welcome Mat: Different Strokes
The Welcome Mat: Celebrity Culture
Kia is joined by friend of the show, Nina Douglas, to discuss toxic celebrity culture.
The Welcome Mat: Celebrity Culture
Kia is joined by friend of the show Colette Brown to discuss online business marketing.
The Welcome: Back to Business
The Welcome Mat: Time to Legalize?
Andre and Kia are joined by Kia's mother, Barbara Laronde, to discuss legalizing cannabis.
The Welcome Mat: Time to Legalize?
The Welcome Mat: Reading the Signs
Kia and Andre discuss the various layers of domestic violence and abuse in relationships.
The Welcome Mat: Reading the Signs
The Welcome Mat: Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
Andre is joined by his partner Nina Douglas to discuss Hispanic and Latino culture.
The Welcome Mat: Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
The Welcome Mat: The Pros and Cons of Tech
Kia is joined by friend of the show, Desiree Maduro, to discuss advances in technology.
The Welcome Mat: The Pros and Cons of Tech
The Welcome Mat: Where from Here?
In this episode, Kia is joined by a friend of the show, Michael Vante.
The Welcome Mat: Where from Here?
The Welcome Mat: Age of Entrepreneurship
Kia is joined by friend and fellow entrepreneur Collete Brown to discuss owning a business
The Welcome Mat: Age of Entrepreneurship
The Welcome Mat: Top 5 Artists List
Andre and Kia debate the recently posted top-five V.I. artists list.
The Welcome Mat: Top 5 Artists List
The Welcome Mat: Mental Health Revisited – Social Media
In this episode, Andre and Kia revisit the topic of mental health.
The Welcome Mat: Mental Health Revisited – Social Media
The Welcome Mat: Unboxing Sexual Assault
Desiree and Denise George, V.I Attorney General, discuss sexual assault in the community.
The Welcome Mat: Unboxing Sexual Assault
The Welcome Mat: Check Yourself
In this episode, Andre and Gabrielle Bailey discuss personal and sexual health basics.
The Welcome Mat: Check Yourself
The Welcome Mat: What Women Want
In this episode, Kia is joined by Desiree Maduro to discuss challenges looking for love.
The Welcome Mat: What Women Want
The Welcome Mat: What’s the Issue?
Andre is joined by a friend of the show Julius Jackson to touch on some issues in the V.I.
The Welcome Mat: What’s the Issue?
The Welcome Mat: Comparing Caribbean Cultures
Guest Omar Ewen joins Andre for a follow-up discussion about Caribbean culture.
The Welcome Mat: Comparing Caribbean Cultures
The Welcome Mat: Virgin Islands Roots
Guest Yasmeen Gumbs-Breakenridge joins Andre for a discussion about her rise to the crown.
The Welcome Mat: Virgin Islands Roots
The Welcome Mat: Double Standards
Andre and Kia dive into the idea of double standards in our society.
The Welcome Mat: Double Standards
The Welcome Mat: Defining our Culture
Andre is joined by a friend of the show, Desiree Maduro, to discuss Caribbean culture.
The Welcome Mat: Defining our Culture
The Welcome Mat: Marriage Insiders
Andre is joined by his wife, Nina, for a discussion about the marriage.
The Welcome Mat: Marriage Insiders
The Welcome Mat: Breaking Down Gender Roles
Andre and Kia sit down for an informative discussion on the history of gender roles.