Episode 32: Afropolis New York Megamix by DJ Rab ‘The International’ Bakari, Co-Founding DJ|Producer of HipLife
Enjoy this Afrobeats/Hiplife ‘Afropolis’ megamix from Rab to the world. Originally curated for Amyang Fashun, A Lifestyle Brand.
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Episode 31: Conversations with Creatives: Rab Bakari, Co-Founding DJ|Producer of HipLife
In this conversation, Rab Bakari shares what life is like at the height of the 2020 global pandemic from Accra, Ghana. This insightful conversation is a testament to Rab's resilience, intelligence, and devotion to living life to the fullest and reconnecting to Africa, especially Ghana. Rab will be missed by millions around the world. Rest in Heaven, my friend.
Episode 30: Forty. A Milestone in Gratitude.
Gayima reflects on the intentions, realities, and emotions she faces as she completes her 40 years around the sun.
Episode 29: The Saga of an African Fada (Father)
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 African Man originally from Sierra Leone with a historical commitment to the culture that helped define him and his relationships.
Episode 28: 7 Love Letters to Myself-A Flourish Challenge
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 27: When Going Fast Goes Wrong
At the airport, Gayima sneaks into a corner to share a quick story and lesson about the use of time in between flights.
Episode 25: Dear Enemy of Progress
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 24: Words of Affirmation while Grieving
Gayima shares how ‘Words of Affirmation’, a principle of Mental Fortitude that she practices and references in her book are aiding her as she focuses on rebuilding her mental fortitude in a state of grief.
Episode 23: Angie. My Golden Girl.
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 22: Introduction to Perseverance. A Flourish Mixtape
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 21: Prelude to Perseverance.
It’s December 1, 2020. 4:30 am. 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 17: Hot Girl Summer ‘19
Megan thee Stallion. Gayima discusses why she’s a phenomenon that has staying power. It’s a Hot Girl Summer and then some…