I Am Gayima. A Podcast.
Gayima hosts candid conversations with guests about travel, business, culture, and mental fortitude. The show creates a safe space for open-minded reflection and personal growth. Listeners can expect diverse perspectives and heartfelt discussions on navigating life's challenges.
Episodes
Episode 55: Groun’ Soup from Sierra Leone (Salone)
This episode is less than 10 minutes but has some gems and a new recipe for your taste palette.
Episode 54: Thoughts of an African Diasporan (Sierra Leone)
This episode is about 10 minutes of African Diasporic thoughts and considerations.
Episode 53: The Fugees & The Goat by Wyclef Jean [LIVE]
This episode is about 10 minutes of Wyclef Jean good vibes.
Episode 52: A Blending Tea Experience with Steeped Pearl
This episode is about 5 minutes of good vibes.
Episode 51: Experiencing Sierra Leone for the FIRST time (part 1)
This episode is part 1 of our conversation about Jalla K. visiting Sierra Leone for the first time! Tap in and share your thoughts in the comment section.
Episode 50: Hoosier Mama!?!
This episode is less than 5 minutes… tap in to take a break from your busy life.
Episode 49: The Founders of DoAm, A Global Digital Community Unifying African Diasporans
This episode features music by Bas Money & Mellow Seven.
Episode 48: Blaq Pages, The African Music Ambassador
This episode features music by Rapper & Singer Stefflon Don.
Episode 47: Who’s Ms. Netta? w/ Kris (kris.in.transit)
Episode 46: Reflections: André3000 Is The Moment
Episode 45: Lekan-Singer|Songwriter | Child of God
Episode 44: Franklyn Dero-Fashion Creative & Humanitarian A Discussion on FGM
Episode 43: Chris Rob- Music Manifestor
Episode 42: ‘Blackness’ with Elegant Glitter
Episode 41: Frederick ‘OWURA’ Agyemang- 'Ghana’s Artist’
Episode 40: Brian Taylor- The Dogfather of Harlem
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Episode 39: Shani Anne- The Marvelous Hoola Creatrix
Episode 38: Kofi Boayke - Hollywood’s Ghanian Thespian
Episode 37: Hafsa Kamara- Sierra Leone’s Olympic Humanitarian
Episode 36: Fuad Sannoh vs. Frysouplova
Episode 35: Mike Burton- Your Favorite Music Celebrity’s Saxophonist
Episode 34: Fatima Sesay- Inside the Diaspora
Episode 33: Christina Jovonn- The M.A.G.I.C.A.L. Yogi
Episode 32: Afropolis New York Megamix by DJ Rab ‘The International’ Bakari, Co-Founding DJ|Producer of HipLife
This mix was produced in New York, New York by DJ Rab ‘The International’ Bakari for Amyang Fashun, A Lifestyle Brand.
Episode 31: Conversations with Creatives: Rab Bakari, Co-Founding DJ|Producer of HipLife
This episode was originally recorded via Instagram Live in 2020.
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 West 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 is 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. 4:30am. 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 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?
Episode 9: African Elections… Na Wahala!
A rant. Get ready. This episode sheds light on why many African Diasporans avoid returning to the country they were born in during election seasons.
Episode 8: Are African Americans REALLY Welcomed in Africa???
While in Tanzania, Gayima reflects on her experiences as an African American woman visiting a country foreign to her… Tanzania.
Episode 7: I have proof that Tribalism is Bullshit! Ft. CHOSAN
Friend of the podcast, Childrens’ Advocate and Gospel Artist CHOSAN and Gayima are caught up in a heavy discussion about how Tribalism continues to affect the dynamics of their homeland, Sierra Leone.
Episode 6: KRIOBORBOR- A Conversation in Freetown
Online Personality Nick Woods shares how his experiences as a white guy from Utah, USA completing his mission as an 18-year-old member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Sierra Leone changed his life, making Sierra Leone a focus for his future business endeavors and more. Our connection began online, but we happened to be in Freetown, Sierra Leone at the same time… so we linked.
Episode 5: KENECIA LASHAE- Sprinkling #blackgirlmagic Throughout Africa and Beyond
Celebrity Make-up Artist and Travel Influencer Kenecia Lashae share her experiences as a young African American woman traveler that is curious about the world and excited about connecting to the Continent of Africa and the spiritual growth that awaits her.
Episode 4: CHOSAN- For the Love of Sierra Leone
Childrens’ Advocate and Gospel Artist CHOSAN share his experience of returning to his homeland, Sierra Leone, for the first time in decades and the cultural challenges faced during that experience. Was there Wahala (drama)? Yes…
Episode 3: The African Relative-Fight Fear with Faith
A taboo topic that plagues many African families is the topic of African Juju. Can you trust your relatives when you go home to visit? Gayima shares her thoughts.
Episode 2: Why I Don’t Take Social Media for Granted
Gayima reflects on an encounter with a relative she had never met in person but was connected for via phone for years. Social media allowed the connection to grow, and one day, a miracle happened. There is a power that exists in social media.
Episode 1: Welcome to No Wahala…The Podcast.
Welcome to I Am Gayima. A Podcast. A safe space to listen to Gayima and her guests reflect on experiences in the space of travel, business, culture, mental fortitude, and more. Open hearts. Open Minds.
Backstory-The original name of this podcast was No Wahala. Why? Gayima wanted to create a space where she could connect and express herself with others and it would promote togetherness. For
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