Gayima reflects on the intentions, realities, and emotions she faces as she completes her 40 years around the sun.

I Am...Gayima. A Podcast.

Episode 30: Forty. A Milestone in Gratitude.

In an intimate reflection, Gayima goes deep in reflection as she unpacks how grief and reality have affected her relationship with her father, a prideful West African Man originally from Sierra Leone with a historical commitment to the culture that helped define him and his relationships.

Episode 29: The Saga of an African Fada (Father)

As Gayima maneuvers through the days of Summer ‘21, she takes a moment to share a mental roadblock and how she hopes this new challenge will help her to move forward.

Episode 28: 7 Love Letters to Myself-A Flourish Challenge

At the airport, Gayima sneaks into a corner to share a quick story and lesson about the use of time in between flights.

Episode 27: When Going Fast Goes Wrong

Gayima shares a strategic approach that has assisted her for years as a leader within the walls of Corporate America, as an Entrepreneur, and beyond.

Episode 26: How to Avoid Looking Like an Ass

A story of community, creativity, and unexpected wins that happen because of a commitment to honoring the creative flow inside of yourself. A message for naysayers.

Episode 25: Dear Enemy of Progress

Gayima shares how ‘Words of Affirmation’, a principle of Mental Fortitude that she practices and references in her book is aiding her as she focuses on rebuilding her mental fortitude in a state of grief.

Episode 24: Words of Affirmation while Grieving

Tragically, Gayima’s best friend of 21 years, Angie, abruptly passes away days before her 40th birthday. Struck with grief and sadness, Gayima expresses where she’s at mentally and what daily life in grief looks like.

Episode 23: Angie. My Golden Girl.

Gayima shares the intention behind the third season of this podcast, Perseverance, and what she hopes her audience will take away from the season.

Episode 22: Introduction to Perseverance. A Flourish Mixtape

It’s December 1, 2020. 4:30am. Gayima shares what’s on her mind as she reflects on a pandemic year and what she learned about herself since she had the time (due to a whole global pandemic). Perseverance is the theme.

Episode 21: Prelude to Perseverance.

Before the infamous 2019 #yearofthereturn hosted by the West African country Ghana, African Diasporans were passionate about bridging the gap of understanding between them and their African American friends. Friend of the podcast Sunny Sunday shares his story of how he changed one of his friend’s life with one trip to the Motherland.

Episode 20: A Sierra Leonean Diasporic Tale ft. Sunny Sunday

Why is everything in New York City so damn special, even when it’s a simple first date? Friend of the podcast Sunny Sunday stops by to join the conversation.

Episode 19: A Nickle for Your Kiss-New York Edition ft. Sunny Sundays Page

Have you ever sat around with your favorite family members and just discussed pop culture? Rap? Well… this is it. Gayima captures a moment with one of her favorites, Maada Thomas.

Episode 18: Hip Hop Intellects ft. Maada Thomas

Megan thee Stallion. Gayima discusses why she’s a phenomenon that has staying power. It’s a Hot Girl Summer and then some…

Episode 17: Hot Girl Summer ‘19

Jamaican-born, San Francisco-based Celebrity Photographer shares his journey, challenges, and what motivates him to pursue his passion despite the challenges of living as a Media Creative.

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