Dear Imani

Come with me as I decide if you're the asshole or not! This week I go through the famous Reddit thread of, Am I The Asshole? A place where people submit their crazy, scary, interesting stories and wondering if they are to blame. Look no further because Dear Imani is here to decide.  Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to know the topic of the week. Yo...

Swipe right or swipe left? That's always the question! Dating apps have become one of the leading ways people choose to meet a partner (or a hookup) these days. In today's episode, I have a the one and only Parker Griffin to talk the ins and outs of dating apps. You will hear details about each app, the do's and don't and a TON of your submissions on your experience with online dating. Rather you'...

Happy Friday the 13th lol! This week on Dear Imani I'm riding solo and I'm going to the roots of the show...ADVICE! I gave ya'll the floor for any and everything and you all delivered. Look forward to dating, career and personal life advice this episode. Thank you for all of your submissions and participation. There is no Dear Imani podcast with all of your stories and questions, so keep them comi...

It's been a week into 2023 and one of your resolutions is to believe in yourself more..this is your episode. This year will be all about gaining confidence in who you are and who you are becoming. I hope this episode leaves you ready to take on the year with a new perspective.  Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to know the topic of the week. You can...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I can't believe it's already 2023! Welcome back to the Dear Imani Podcast. If you are new here, you can catch up on episodes here on YouTube or listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts. This episode is ALLLL about what I have learned this year, our goals and dreams going into 2023, manifesting, writing out your vision board and more. If you are ready for the new year this episode is for...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The best time of the year is finally here. I love this time of year and can't get enough of it, so of course we are dedicating an episode to the jolly spirit of the holidays. Today I'm catching you up on everything going on in my life the past few weeks, my fav christmas traditions/gifts and what's on my xmas list! I hope you all have a beautiful holiday however you choose to spe...

Hey Bachelor nation!!!! We have an exciting and juicy episode this week with the one and only Susie Evans from Clayton's season of the Bachelor. If you watched this season then you know the ups and downs it consisted of..but even more importantly, you saw how sweet and amazing Susie is as a person. I'm so happy for y'all to get to know her more outside of the show and love her the way I do. This e...

What's your toxic trait? This week is all about being TOXIC 👀 From relationships, friendships, family and jobs, we have all seen toxic behavior one way or another. In this episode I talk about the signs of being in a toxic situation and why you should get out immediately.  Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to know the topic of the week. You can sen...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope you had a great meal and enjoying those leftovers. Today's episode is all about your favorite traditions, food must haves, family drama and how to navigate those annoying dinner time questions. The perfect episode to listen to while you're on your way to the store for Black Friday.  Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to kno...

Welcome to episode 20! That went by fast right? In this episode I talk about 20 things I've learned since starting my brand/podcast. I curated this list to help anyone wanting to start something, especially in this realm. Sometimes it's hard to listen to someone that is already super successful so I thought it would be nice to listen to a person that is still in the midst of the grind just like yo...

This episode is all about changing your mind. From a relationship, your job and mindset, you're allowed to change your mind about anything. It can be scary because we are all worried about what the outcome will be, but the only way to know is to find out! I hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged and not afraid to step out of your comfort zone.  Each week will be a different topic! Make su...

Have y'all watched Love is Blind season 3? One thing about me, I LOVE reality TV. So today's episode is all about that and I'm doing a deep dive all about Love is Blind and what has happened so far. The good, bad and super messy. If you don't watch this show, don't worry, by the end you will know all the hot tea and want to watch. Grab your popcorn or iced coffee and lets talk MESS😉  Each week wi...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It's that time of year to dress up and celebrate with candy. Welcome to the first Halloween special on Dear Imani. I'm so excited to continue doing themed episodes for the holidays . In this episode I give you 10 things you need to do to get you in the fall spirit and read all of your horrible first date stories. If you love Fall and halloween you will love this episode. Get cozy,...

Did you miss me? I'm back after a week break and I'm talking all about college! I spent the week at a HBCU Homecoming in Virginia and had the best experience. College was such a fun time and every person has their own story about it. We dive deep into your juicy roommate drama, hookups and what you learned. If college was ever something you thought about or attended, this episode is for you! Each...

This week I have a very special guest, Emma Loney! Emma is a body positive advocate, model, future lawyer, pageant queen and influencer. In this episode we dive deep into body image and what that looks like. What it means to have a platform and advocate for important topics and how society impacts the way we view ourselves. We talk about the current Miss USA scandal that has taken over Tik Tok too...

You know when you have that feeling in your stomach that something is off? That's when you should just trust your intuition and act accordingly. Often times we don't trust our gut and later realize we should have listened to ourself, or maybe we chose the better option! Either way, don't ignore what your body is telling you. This week I'm talking all about what's new in pop culture and about trust...

You should only shower once a week? Chick-Fil-A fries are nasty? Welcome to this weeks episode all about our unpopular opinions a.k.a HOT TAKES! My guest, Parker and I go through all of your submissions and ours. What are some of your wildest hot takes?   Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to know the topic of the week. You can send in your questions...

HIGH SCHOOL! For some of you those words bring up trauma and for others it reminds you of the best times in your life. This week we take a walk down memory lane and talk all about bullies, trends, best memories, regrets & more!! Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to know the topic of the week. You can send in your questions/stories via the website, e...

Do you ever feel like you're just not doing enough? I'm sure most of us get that feeling every now and then. This week on the podcast I'm talking all about the 'more, more, more syndrome'. Yes I made this up lol...basically it's just the idea of always wanting more in your life and never being satisfied or content with where you are today. I talk about my own bad habits with this, go through my vi...

Once you get cursed with the ick, there is no coming back. This week is all about the infamous 'ICK'. This has been a popular Internet discussion for a while now and I am here to talk all about it. I go through my personal turn offs and ALL of your submissions/stories. Can you overlook an ICK? Each week will be a different topic! Make sure to follow all of the social handles to know the topic of t...

Let's unpack jealousy! Do you find yourself being a hater sometimes? Has someone been a hater towards you? This week I'm talking all about jealousy, how I deal with it and what can help you feel it less. We are always 100% honest over here and don't mind calling ourselves out when needed. Let's normalize talking about bad characteristics that we have sometimes. Enjoy! Each week will be a different...

A is for advocating for yourself. In this episode I'm riding solo and talking all about standing up for yourself and others. It's so important to let people know what you need, want and deserve. The faster you can figure out how to do that, the happier you will be. I go through my own personal stories of advocating for myself in professional settings and in my relationship. I hope after listening...

This episode is ALLLL about the queen herself...Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles Carter. In honor of her recent album, Renaissance, that we all can't stop playing on repeat, I thought it was only right to dedicate an entire episode to our QUEEN. With my guest, her #1 fan, Daniel Asare, we talk about our love for Beyoncé, her impact in the world, our favs on her recent album and announce the WINNER of the Pose...

Due to circumstances I had to delay my Beyoncé episode with the special giveaway...BUT don't worry, we will do that next week! I still wanted to give ya'll an episode so I decided to do an anonymous Q & A and y'all did not disappoint. In this episode I talk about cheating, friends with benefits, burn out and more. You get a little bit of everything this week. Make sure to keep up with my socials b...

It's okay to be obsessed with yourself ...I won't tell anyone ;) But really, this episode is all about the importance of celebrating yourself and your small wins. My hope is by the end of this episode you feel enlightened and encouraged to take on life with a confident and self loving mindset. Also, how iconic that Beyonce also dropped her album today ahh!  Each week will be a different topic! Mak...