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 26: How to Avoid Looking Like an Ass
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 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 20: A Sierra Leonean Diasporic Tale ft. Sunny Sunday
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 19: A Nickle for Your Kiss-New York Edition ft. Sunny Sundays Page
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 18: Hip Hop Intellects ft. Maada Thomas
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 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…
Episode 16: Elevation ft. Demetrius Philp
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.
Episode 15: Weekend Wax Radio Interview ft. Amyang Fashun Co-Founders
Co-Founders Sallay and Gayima Kanu are guests on Weekend Wax Radio based in Brooklyn, New York. Hosted by Producer DJ Baby XL. They discuss fashion, their journey as creatives, cultural challenges as daughters of Sierra Leone soil and the USA.
Episode 14: Talk is Cheap Actions Are Everything ft. Ishmael Kanu
Filmmaker and Scriptwriter Ishmael Kanu sits with Gayima after conducting his first screenwriting workshop in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He shares his motivations and inspirations to return to his homeland and give back to the young Creatives of Sierra Leone.
Episode 13: Answering Questions and Talkin’ Shit w/ Style Slayer Kayslaay
Gayima answers questions from her community about her travels with the assistance of her sister, Sallay aka Kayslaay.
Episode 12: First 48 Hours (Back in America)
Gayima shares an emotional ‘in the moment’ reflection as she steps through the first 48 hours of her return to the USA after being gone from the USA for a total of eight months, exploring several countries on the Continent of Africa.
Episode 11: Swit Salone…The Last 48 Hours in Salone
Gayima shares an emotional ‘in the moment’ reflection as she steps through the last 48 hours before she departs from Sierra Leone after living there for six eventful months and being gone from the USA for a total of eight months.
Episode 10: Is Dumb Donald Correct about Africa??
Donald Trump made negative controversial statements about the whole of Africa that sent media outlets and social media platforms buzzing. Gayima reflects on these statements while on The Continent of Africa. Is Donald right? Is Donald wrong?