(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, in its sixth season, features Sayima as my guest.

Sayima . Stillness & Poetry I’m Sayima, a Tanzanian-born writer currently living in France. My work is rooted in emotional healing, identity and the quiet power of softness in a performance-driven world. My debut poetry collection, ‘heart based’, reflects my own experience, from navigating cultural and religious expectations of my country of origin to rebuilding a sense of inner belonging across cultures, languages and countries that I moved to. These poems began as journal entries written in moments that later became blessings in disguise, leading me to question who I truly was if I let go of everything that once defined me. I’ve shared ‘heart based’ through a tour across France, in English-language bookstores and at literary festivals like La Comédie du Livre in Montpellier (the biggest literary festival in the country), where I connected with readers from around the world. That experience showed me how the book’s themes resonate with people across different cultures. My hope is for ‘heart based’ to spark a meaningful dialogue and connection, inviting listeners to engage with its themes. Whenever preferred, it would be lovely to send you a copy for your honest reflection and review. Let me know what works for you. Looking forward to hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices