Episode 40: "My Dad Did Not Believe in Me" ft. PROFFF

<p>This episode, we sit down with Timi to talk about his journey as a creative, how he discovered his love for the camera, and what it was like growing up as an only child. Uzor also gets personal, relating to Timi’s experience of being fat in school and becoming the funny guy as a way to survive high school. Timi opens up about his relationship with his dad, including being told he wasn’t talented, and how he learned to give his parents grace while navigating his own path.</p><p><br /></p><p>We also get into the tension between STEM and the arts, the pressure to pursue a “serious” career after university, and what it really means to choose entertainment instead. Timi takes us through being a creative in Toronto, the realities of networking sideways and upwards, and finding love and alignment with purpose. </p><p><br /></p><p>We also get into a Beef of the Week about dreams but you’ll have to tune in for the full gist.</p><p><br /></p><p>To round things off, we dive into some unexpected territory with a conversation about sleep paralysis, before wrapping up what turned out to be a genuinely insightful and memorable episode with Timi; instagram - @pr0ffff. Catch Timi on Instagram and show him some love!</p><p><br /></p><p>Join the Community:</p><p>Join the conversation using #IGGFY and #IGetGistForYou, and follow us on Instagram and X @igetgistforyou.Hosts: @KpFawehinmi @uzxrma</p><p><br /></p><p>If you enjoyed the gist, please leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, subscribe on YouTube, and share this episode with a friend!</p>