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.

👉 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.

💡 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!).

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@rendelina1

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What if rejection was the very thing that made you a better creator?

In this episode of the Useful Creator Podcast, Guest host Lorenzo Hodges interviews me and we explore the lessons that shaped my creative journey, from the precision of print design to the wild west days of early web animation.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation:

• How rejection early on built resilience and sharpened my eye for detail.

• Why trial and error is the secret weapon of every great creator.

• The surprising connection between useful content and innovation.

• And the mindset shifts that turn problems into opportunities.

If you’ve ever struggled with creative setbacks, or wondered why some content connects while others flop, this episode is packed with insights to help you level up as a creator.

This is part 1 of a two part series. Don't forget to come back for part two:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzohodges/

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What happens when a business owner decides to stop hiding behind their company logo and start creating content? In this episode of Useful Creator I sit down with Kendal St. Louis, a CEO who made that exact decision and completely transformed his business and personal brand.

We dive into:

✅ Why Kendal started creating content (and the fears he had to overcome)

✅ The unexpected benefits of putting yourself out there

✅ How content shifted his role from operator to thought leader

✅ Practical tips for business owners who want to start but feel stuck If you’ve ever wondered whether creating content is worth it, this episode will change how you think about visibility and growth.

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https://www.instagram.com/mrladnekofficial/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daigoodtalk9873

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