#GorgeousGangstaExplores the "strong Black woman" trope vs. living a soft life

#GorgeousGangstaExplores creatives in our community, featuring Honest in 10land

In episode four, I introduce a new segment titled "Creatives in our Community" and sit down with Honest in 10land as we discuss his journey to becoming an artist. Throughout our conversation, Honest shares who and what inspired him to make music, his journey with therapy, and what message he aims to spread with his rhymes.

#GorgeousGangstaExplores relationships between immigrant parents and their children

In this very overdue episode three, I am joined by one of my best friends, Ginika, whom I met in undergrad. During this episode, we discuss our experiences growing up as first daughters in our Nigerian households, and how it impacted our development. We dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, extending grace, and being understanding in our relationships with our parents, and how our culture plays a huge role in our identities as first daughters.

#GorgeousGangstaExplores the "strong Black woman" trope vs. living a soft life

In episode two I am joined by my lovely friends Ashanti, Deja, Drew, and Ashley. We discuss our experiences associated with the "strong Black woman" trope and explore the recent shift towards Black women seeking a "softer", less stressful lifestyle.

#GorgeousGangstaExplores mental health in Black & African communities, with Ross Nyanga

In this first episode, I sit down with practicing life coach and dear friend Ross Nyanga to discuss our personal and familial journeys with mental health. Throughout our conversation, we reflect on our experiences and explore ways we can address mental health in our communities.