Corie Sheppard Podcast

Valmiki Maharaj on Carnival, Creativity & Building Cultural Experiences | The Corie Sheppard Podcast

Published: May 11, 2026

Duration: 1:40:48

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Valmiki Maharaj — Creative Director of The Lost Tribe, Director of TRIBE, and head of Ultimate Events — joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for a deep conversation on creativity, Carnival, culture, and the business of building unforgettable experiences.

From redefining modern mas to coordinating IShowSpeed’s viral Trinidad IRL stream, Valmiki shares the vision, pressure, and innovation behind some of Trinidad & Tobago’s most impactful cultural moments.

The conversation explores:
• The evolution of TRIBE and The Lost Tribe
• Creativity, storytelling, and experiential design
• The future of Carnival and preserving aut...