Ever wonder how Positively Gam became a thing? Gam talks with her Executive Producer, Fallon Jethroe, about how they met, creating the podcast, and they look back at some of their favorite episodes together. Guest Information: @fallonjethroe Fallon’s Instagram @fallonjethroe Fallon’s Twitter Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the show? Please be sure to rate a...
Aug 09, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Gam and her two friends Wendi & Sybil hold nothing back as they talk about the different struggles and joys they are encountering as they get older. Guest Information: Wendi Gordon Sybil Imani Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the show? Please be sure to rate and review. Have a question or topic you want us to discuss on Positively Gam? Email us at: posit...
Aug 02, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Are there gender roles in relationships? Gam’s husband, Rodney, joins her to unpack this question as they take a look at their own marriage. Find out where we want to travel together and what restaurant in Baltimore is one of our go-to spots. Guest Information: @iamrodneynorris Rodney's Instagram Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the show? Please be sure to r...
Jul 26, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Ivy Sims won 1st Place at her first NPC Bikini Competition show. She and her coach, Rashad McDade, talk with Gammy about the fitness and health journey she went on to prepare and compete in her first bodybuilding show. Guest Information: @c_belafonte Ivy’s Instagram @mrmindyourownfitness Rashad’s Instagram Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the show? Please be...
Jul 19, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Code-switching is at the forefront of Gam’s conversation with Jarrett Hill, Tre'vell Anderson & Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble. They talk about watering oneself down in white spaces, why people do it, and the negative effects of code-switching. #PositivelyGam Guest Information: @jarretthill Jarrett’s Instagram @itsjarretthill Jarrett’s Facebook @jarretthill Jarrett’s Twitter Jarrett’s Website @rayzhon Tre’vell’s Instagram @trevellanderson Tre’vell’s Twitter Tre’vell’s Website @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’...
Jul 12, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This episode will make you one of two things: either super hungry, wanting to franchise your own restaurant, or both! Well, Bryce Fluellen is talking about Everytable University and bringing nutritious, affordable food to every community. Find out where to get one of the best meals in LA! Guest Information: @chef_bryce Bryce’s Instagram @chefbryce Bryce’s Twitter @foreverytable Everytable’s Instagram @foreverytable Everyrable’s Twitter @everytable Everytable’s Facebook Everytable’s Website Host ...
Jul 05, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Gam is joined by Rodney and Dondré Whitfield to discuss Dondré’s book Male vs. Man: How to Honor Women, Teach Children, and Elevate Men to Change the World as he shares what the difference between male and man is. Guest Information: @alldondre Dondré’s Instagram @DondreWhitfield Dondré’s Twitter Dondré’s Facebook Dondré’s Website Purchase Dondré’s book Male vs Man @iamrodneynorris Rodney’s Instagram Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Gam and Rodney speak with board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, Dr. Cedrek McFadden, about the importance of men’s health, getting regular check ups, and how Chadwick Boseman succumbed to colon cancer. Guest Information: @ cedrekmd Dr. Cedrek McFadden's Instagram @cedrekmd Dr. Cedrek McFadden's Facebook @cedrekmd Dr. Cedrek McFadden's Twitter @iamrodneynorris Rodney's Instagram Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook ...
Jun 21, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Derrick Hayes, Founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks in Atlanta, shares with Gam and Rodney how he built his businesses, why he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and how serving his community is at the forefront of all he does. Guest Information: @officialdhayes Derrick’s Instagram @bigdavescheesesteaks Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Instagram @bigdavescheesesteaks Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Facebook @BD_Cheesesteaks Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Twitter Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Locations: DOWNTOWN 57 Forsyth S...
Jun 14, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Gam sits down with the creator of P-Valley, Katori Hall, and they discuss everything from how the show came to be, who inspired the characters, and how they both have taken pole dancing classes. Guest Information: @katorihall Katori’s Instagram @KatoriHall Katori’s Twitter @katorihall Katori’s Facebook Katori’s Website Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the sh...
Jun 07, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Summer is nearly here so Gam sat down with travel expert Glo Atanmo to find out how to become a better packer, what to look out for when traveling solo, and hear what the go-to spots are for upcoming vacations. Guest Information: @glographics Glo’s Instagram @GL0 Glo’s Twitter @TheBlogAbroad Glo’s Facebook @TheBlogAbroadChannel Glo’s YouTube @gloatanmo Glo’s TikTok Glo’s Website Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynor...
May 31, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Gam sits down with Marya Khalil-Otto, CEO and owner of Vitality Institute, and her friend Wendy Pittman, Director of Business Development at Vitality Institute, to talk about chemical peels, botox, ways to take care of your skin, and how treatments can affect people of color differently. Guest Information: @wendy_pittman Wendy’s Instagram @maryakhalil Marya’s Instagram @vipeel Vitality Institute's Instagram @vipeel Vitality Institute’s Facebook @vipeel Vitality Institute’s Twitter Host Informati...
May 24, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Gam is joined by two incredible women, Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Director and Executive Producer of The Gilded Age) & Sidra Smith (Executive Producer and Co-Founder of ESSENCE Studios), who share their experiences working in the media industry. From directing to producing to being Black women in entertainment, they cover it all! Guest Information: @sallirichwhit Salli’s Instagram @sallirichardson Salli’s Twitter @sallirw Salli’s Facebook @sidrasmithofficial Sidra’s Instagram @sidrasmith Si...
May 17, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Everyone deals with self-doubt differently. Gam sits down with psychologist Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble to discuss why we experience it, what triggers it, and how to combat it. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hotline 1-800-950-6264 Guest Information: @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s Instagram @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s Twitter @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s Facebook @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s TikTok Dr. Alfiee’s Website Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy...
May 10, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Popular content creator Drea Okeke talks to Gam about why everyone seems obsessed with TikTok and also gives advice to help everyone level up their own videos. Guest Information: @drea_knowsbest Drea’s Instagram @drea_knowsbest Drea’s Twitter @Dreaknowsbest Drea’s Facebook @dreaknowsbest Drea’s TikTok Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the show? Please be sure...
May 03, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Valentine's Day may be over, but we are still talking about all things L-O-V-E on Positively Gam . Rodney and Gam break down relationship headlines in the news. They talk about online dating, finding love at 60+, and share tips to enhance your relationship. Guest Information: @iamrodneynorris Rodney's Instagram Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving the show? Please be sure to...
Apr 26, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Tina Knowles-Lawson sits down with Gam to share how age has never stopped her from having successful careers throughout her life. She talks about everything from costume designing for Destiny’s Child to running lines with Blue for her new acting role. And find out she met her husband Richard Lawson. Guest Information: @mstinalawson Tina’s Instagram Tina’s Facebook Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #Positive...
Apr 19, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
“Save for retirement” is something many of us have heard but getting started can be overwhelming. Bola Sokunbi, a Certified Financial Education Instructor and money expert, joins Gam to share all her tips and tricks related to saving money, planning for retirement, and investing. Guest Information: @bolasokunbi Bola’s Instagram Bola’s Website @clevergirlfinance Clever Girl Finance Instagram Clever Girl Finance YouTube Clever Girl Finance Facebook @CleverGirlCGF Clever Girl Finance Twitter Host I...
Apr 12, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How do you keep the sparks alive in a romantic relationship? Well, Gam’s husband, Rodney, joins her on the mic to discuss just that. Gam and Rodney talk about what to expect when you take your relationship to the next level and even share what reality show they would like to go on. Guest Information: @iamrodneynorris Rodney's Instagram Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam Listening and loving th...
Apr 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Not sure how to set boundaries in your life? Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist who helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. She speaks with Gam and her husband, Rodney, about boundary setting and how a lack of boundaries can impact relationships with others and oneself. Listening and loving the show? Be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts Have a question or topic you want us to discuss on Positively Gam? Email us at: positivelygam@re...
Mar 29, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On PositivelyGam, Married to Medicine's Dr. Jackie Walters joins me to discuss all things menopause, what our mother's never told us about sex, different kinds of lubes, and her new book The Queen V! Bombas code: 20% off your first pair of socks when you go to: BOMBAS.COM/GAM Third Love code: 20% off your first purchase when you go to: Thirdlove.com/GAM Guest Information: @DrJackieWalters on Twitter @TheRealDrJackie on Instagram Purchase Dr. Jackie's book: The Queen V on Amazon Host Information:...
Mar 31, 2021•34 min•Ep. 24
Education in America should be a right and not a privilege but there is such a divide in our education system. Gam is joined once again by her good friend John Lucas and Sherette in a conversation about the disparities of education in America, the difference between independent and public schools, and Sherette gives first-hand knowledge on her process of choosing a school for her four-year-old son. Bombas code: 20% off your first pair of socks when you go to: BOMBAS.COM/GAM Third Love code: 20% ...
Mar 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 23
Spiritual teacher and author Iyanla Vanzant from the hit show "Fix My Life" sits down with Gammy to give us advice on how we can cope with our anxieties that we are experiencing during the pandemic, being on social media, and the civil unrest in the Black Community. We end this episode with a special guided mediation from Iyanla. NOTE- This episode was recorded weeks prior when the COVID-19 numbers were high in Los Angeles. This number has since changed. Bombas code: 20% off your first pair of s...
Mar 17, 2021•35 min•Ep. 22
Gam discusses how BLM LA Chapter came about, the misconception of BLM, defunding the police, and Professor Melina Abdullah shares a personal story that no mother should ever have to go through. Guest Information: Instagram: @docmellymel Twitter: @docmellymel Host Information: Instagram: @gammynorris Twitter: @abjgammy_ Facebook: Gammy Norris #PositivelyGam Listening to the show on Apple Podcasts? Please be sure to rate and review. Have a question or topic you want us to discuss on Positively Gam...
Mar 10, 2021•41 min•Ep. 21
Hair historian J. LeShae and textured hair consultant Stacey Ciceron and I take deeper dive into how to manage natural hair. Sign The Crown Act Petition (This episode was recorded prior to Congress passing The Crown Act in all 50 States) Guests Information: Textured Hair Consultant: Stacey Ciceron Website: https://www.staceyciceron.com/linkup Hair Historian: J. LeShae Website: https://jleshae.com/ Host Information Gammy's Instagram Gammy's Twitter Gammy's Facebook #PositivelyGam Please be sure t...
Mar 04, 2021•34 min•Ep. 20
Part 1: In this episode, my granddaughter Willow discusses her journey with her hair. Also, joining in on the conversation is hair historian J. LeShae and textured hair consultant Stacey Ciceron who explain the generational trauma Black women have gone through over the years with their hair. Sign The Crown Act Petition (This episode was recorded prior to Congress passing The Crown Act in all 50 States) Guests Information: https://www.instagram.com/willowsmith/ Textured Hair Consultant: Stacey Ci...
Mar 03, 2021•55 min•Ep. 19
How a viral hate crime that Ernest and his wife went through lead to him writing the autobiography "Black History Saved my Life". Joining the conversation is also my good friend John Lucas who sent me the book. It's a MUST read, yall. Order the book Black History Saved My Life Step Into the Light Go Fund Me Guests Information Ernest Crim III John Lucas Host Information Gammy's Instagram Gammy's Twitter Gammy's Facebook #PositivelyGam Listening to the show on Apple Podcasts? Please be sure to rat...
Feb 24, 2021•59 min•Ep. 18
My good friend and filmmaker Dr. Channsin Berry join me for a timely conversation on colorism and racism. We discuss his films Dark Girls and Dark 2, bleaching of the skin, and the healing we must do as a community to combat colorism within the Black community. NEW EPISODES: Every Wednesday morning Guest Info: D. Channsin Berry Instagram IMDB Dark Girls Movie Host Info: Gammy Instagram Gammy Twitter #PositivelyGam Listening to the show on Apple Podcasts? Please be sure to rate and review. Have a...
Feb 17, 2021•37 min•Ep. 17
Tamika gets personal about being a single mom, what led her to her full-time involvement as an activist, and her new book State of Emergency. Tamika also sheds insight on where the money goes when you donate her organization Until Freedom. *This episode contains references to drugs and gun violence that may be triggering. Guest Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamikadmallory/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamikaDMallory?s=20 Until Freedom: https://untilfreedom.com/ Pre Order Tamik...
Feb 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 16
It’s all laughs and wedding bells in my conversation with comedian Loni Love. We dive into her life as a comedian, dating apps, interracial dating, and what to look for when searching for that perfect soulmate. Guest Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comiclonilove/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoniLove?s=20 NEW EPISODES: Every Wednesday morning Host's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gammynorris/ #PositivelyGam Please be sure to rate and review the episode. Have a question or ...
Feb 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 15
