As Told By Gabby: The Podcast

04/02/2022

Happy Friday!
The YouTube video for episode 1 is officially live!!! Enjoy! 📹💖

https://youtu.be/q4bLfOjqXJg

SURPRISE!!! Look who's back after almost 1 year!Welcome back to “As Told By Gabby”! 1 year ago today, I shared my first video podcast episode titled "20 Less...

03/02/2022

SURPRISE!!! Happy New Year!! 🎉
Look who's back after almost 1 year! 2021 was a well rounded year, to say the least so I've decided to make it a tradition that I will share the lessons I learned; 21 to be exact! The very first episode of 2022 is now available on all podcast streaming platforms! P.S. the YouTube video for this episode will be live Friday!📹
We're just getting started so, buckle up!
Consistency and Discipline all 2022!!!

https://anchor.fm/gabrielle-spann/episodes/21-Lessons-from-2021-e1dmo47

Happy New Year!! Surprise!!! Look who's back after almost 1 year! 2021 was a well rounded year, to say the least so I've decided to make it a tradition that I will share the lessons I learned; 21 to be exact! We're just getting started so, buckle up!

17/03/2021

Postponing this week’s episode to help spread awareness! Wake up!! It’s time to wake up!! We must do more to drive out hate for all people groups! Repost from

10/03/2021

Question...how much do you love yourself?
This week’s episode is a little self-love discussion/pep talk and reflection of February. It was a beautiful month full of love in all forms so I decided to talk about it and share some of my special experiences with you! I enjoy speaking light and life to things that are important in life and I believe self-love is definitely one of them. So, as you go through this new month, continue to show yourself love!💘✨
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25/02/2021

Happy Black History Month!

Now available for your eyes and ears:

https://youtu.be/UInNWUT5I8o

It's already the last week of February! It has truly flown by, but before it's over, I wanted to celebrate Black History Month in a very special way. Growing...

24/02/2021

It's already the last week of February! It has truly flown by, but before it's over, I wanted to celebrate Black History Month in a very special way. Growing up, I discovered a love for Black poetry and for the way words had the power to make me feel special and beautiful. I decided to pick three of my favorite poems written by Black poets and writers to share with you all! In this episode, I recite "BLK History Month" by Nikki Giovanni, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes, and "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou (in this order). So, take a seat and listen in... you may just find your new favorite poet!

I hope you've all had a blessed and prosperous month! I encourage you to continue learning about Black history in your daily life. Don't let your growth in knowledge end on the 28th. ✊🏾✨📖

23/02/2021

Yesterday, I had the privilege of sitting in on a conversation and poetry reading with the living legend Dr. Nikki Giovanni! She said, if God was recreating the earth and asked her what he should start with, she’d reply “a Black woman”! I couldn’t agree more and with that being said, I want to shine a spotlight on a Black woman who’s making history!

Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett is a key scientist at the forefront of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her doctorate degree in microbiology and immunology from UNC Chapel Hill where she worked as a research assistant studying viral infections. When her team at NIH gained knowledge of the outbreak occurring in Wuhan, China back in January 2020, they got straight to work. Her participation and involvement in developing this vaccine gave me the confidence I needed to proceed in receiving the vaccine! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

22/02/2021

It’s officially my 2 week post-vaccine mark! 🥳
This means that my immune system now knows how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19, and this will protect me from getting sick with COVID-19 in the future. If you’re interested in learning more about my COVID-19 vaccine experience, check out last week’s episode! It’s available to stream and watch via the links in my bio! 🎧🎥🤳🏾
So, how’s everyone feeling about the vaccine? Has anyone else been able to receive it? Has anyone declined? The floor is open and all voices are welcome! 💉
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18/02/2021

This week, I'm talking about the COVID-19 vaccine and my own unique experience with receiving it! I went for my first dose of the Moderna vaccine on January 11th and returned for my second dose on February 8th. In this episode, I share some research and information I learned that played a role in my desire and decision to receive the vaccine. I also share the side effects I experienced and my overall takeaways. If you didn’t know, here’s your Black History fact for the day: a Black woman, scientist and researcher named Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, played a leading and pioneering role in the development of this specific vaccine!

Stay educated and healthy everyone!

https://youtu.be/7YMrFOLznsA

This week, I'm talking about the COVID-19 vaccine and my own unique experience with receiving it! I went for my first dose of the Moderna vaccine on January ...

04/02/2021

Now available for your eyes and ears!! 🥰
https://youtu.be/h-QYp2bdg2Un

Welcome to the very first “As Told By Gabby” video episode and my first episode of 2021! I am sharing 20 of the most important lessons I learned in 2020. It ...

04/02/2021

Introducing “As Told By Gabby”, the YouTube channel!!! Last week I said “see” you next week and I meant it 😉! Unfortunately, technology wouldn’t let me be great yesterday but you know what?? Better late than never!

About the channel:
Every Wednesday night you can expect a video to go along with each podcast episode! Throughout the week, this channel will also feature other videos including tutorials, shopping hauls, music covers, and vlogs.

I’m very excited to start this journey again and if you have any suggestions or content you want to see, please let me know!! Head on over to my bio, click the link in my linktree and subscribe!! Thank you in advance for the support 🥰🤩📹

04/02/2021

Thank you to everyone who has streamed my newest episode “20 Lessons from 2020”!! I hope at least one of the lessons resonated with you! This one hit home the hardest for me, #20 STOP MAKING YOURSELF SMALL! I read something this morning that said “remember if you play small, you stay small. It’s okay to want more. Do more. Be more”. This is the year of more for me... I just can’t afford to stay small any longer. ✍🏾

Oh and don’t forget to swipe!! New year, new logo edits! I have another surprise for you all but I’m not sure if I want to release it today or make you wait.🤔🤷🏾‍♀️😉 Stay tuned!

03/02/2021

Happy New Year and Happy Black History Month!! I am officially back! Thanks for hanging in there while I was "away".

To kick off my first episode of 2021, I am sharing 20 of the most important lessons I learned in 2020. It was a year full of hardship and pain but also necessary growth! In fact, the last three months alone have been quite life changing for me, in the best way possible! Going into the new year, I knew I wanted to bring back this show but needed some time to properly prepare and to gather my vision for moving forward. After much consideration, I am excited to share that I've decided to extend the horizon of this platform to YouTube! Every Wednesday night, you will be able to watch all upcoming episodes and other Gabby-related content on my channel "As Told By Gabby". You won't want to miss them so go ahead and subscribe!

So, with no further adieu, I give you 20 lessons from 2020! Enjoy, share, and together let's continue to find the light in the midst of life!

Music Produced by Mike Spann. Go check out his music at https://www.reverbnation.com/Spannstrumentals!

Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and everywhere else you stream podcasts!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ix82btWXoShEMWxcNc2cP?si=IOb4YN52Q9KaM4jCH4QU-g

Happy New Year and Happy Black History Month!! I am officially back! Thanks for hanging in there while I was "away". To kick off my first episode of 2021, I am sharing 20 of the most important lessons I learned in 2020. It was a year full of hardship and pain but also necessary growth! In fact, the....

27/01/2021

Oh, you thought it was over??? Nope.
In the words of Madam Vice President Kamala Harris , I’m speaking. WOW, that feels so good to say!!!🗣

Happy New Year! After a 3 month hiatus… I am excited to announce that “As Told By Gabby” is officially coming back next week on Wednesday, February 3rd. This month, I took time to refocus my energy on trusting God, revamping my brand, and preparing for this very special re-launch. I’ve always been an overthinker but the future of this platform and brand is something I am absolutely confident about. See you soon!😉🤩🥰

30/09/2020

WHEN WE VOTE! 🗣📨🇺🇸
This episode shares the dialogue from a conversation held on September 26th, 2020. The conversation is a response to the call to action from last week’s episode in which I openly invited people to join me in discussing the importance of voting in America. 5 individuals of all different backgrounds decided to join the conversation and share their opinions, point of views and perspectives on the topic. As of today, we are 34 days away from the US Presidential election of 2020. If you want to grow in knowledge, this conversation is for you. If you need encouragement in deciding whether or not to vote this year, this conversation is for you too. If you just want to be inspired by the ideas and optimism of others, this conversation is also for you. Everything considered, this is for all of us. We will all be affected by this election in one way or another. Please register to vote, create a voting plan, and get it done. The next four years must be incredibly different from the last four years, and this episode will explain exactly why.

09/09/2020

Happy Wellness Wednesday!!💆🏾‍♀️
"Do you know your love language?" is a question I've been asking all of my friends and loved ones lately! This episode, I talk about my new obsession with love languages. Gary Chapman, author and relationship counselor, shares with the world that there seems to be five fundamental love languages that shape the way we express and receive love. These are words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, physical touch and gifts. They pertain to all relationships that we come across in life! Listen to hear the ranking of my languages and a few deeper details about the practice of each language! 🤍✨
Also, these tweets from spoke to me and I hope they encourage you to practice your love language on yourself and then practice them on others! Enjoy🥰

02/09/2020

where’s gabby? well here she is💆🏾‍♀️ here’s a little photo dump of my life over the past few weeks being back in NY! from rooftop photo shoots to reopening day the MET, this girl is LIVING!!! Happy Wellness Wednesday 🤍🌿💐

02/09/2020

Hello, I'm alive and well! ✨👋🏾
For the past two weeks, I was relatively quiet on social media as I tried to take in and cope from what's happening all around the world. We are collectively experiencing a season of hurt, pain, and sorrow. Although we're "ready" for 2021 to come and sweep 2020 away, if we don't change a lot of our ways...2021 could just be a carbon copy of this year. Over the past few weeks, I've had a lot changes occur in my own life and I'm excited to share them with you in this free-spirited/free-spoken episode!

Black-Owned Businesses Mentioned:

Sosha Bianca Studios , Golde , Black Girl Sunscreen , Sein Decor , Telfar

12/08/2020

This week, I sat down with Tatiana Donaldson, creator of the “Ambitious Black Girl” platform, community, and podcast. Tatiana shared with me how she found the light in the midst of her own life to create this special space for Black women’s voices to shine and be uplifted. We talk about her experiences as she currently lives abroad in Cambodia. Although it’s given her the opportunity to disconnect, she’s still been able to stay present in what’s happening across the world while staying true to herself and making her own peace a priority.
I hope you enjoy this very special episode with another beautiful Black woman who inspires me daily!💜✨

07/08/2020

HAPPY FRIDAY!!💖
I hope you enjoyed this week’s episode featuring ! Just want to announce again that the first ever “Beauty of the Nile Skin-Health and Beauty Conference” is happening tomorrow at 1pm EST!! It’s a free event and such an amazing opportunity to learn from skincare experts! Go to or BeautyoftheNile.com to learn more and sign up! ✨🤍🧖🏾‍♀️💆🏾‍♀️

05/08/2020

To kick off the month, I sat down with Jasmine Mobley, the founder and creator of the Beauty of the Nile community and podcast. Listen to this week’s episode as she shares her story and shares important details about her upcoming free Skin Health and Beauty Conference that will be happening this Saturday, August 8th at 1pm EST. The conference will feature a star panel of female dermatologists and estheticians of color who will be sharing their key tips to getting and keeping your skin healthy and beautiful forever. Did I mention that it’s FREE?! Please head on over to or go to BeautyoftheNile.com to sign up. You won’t want to miss this awesome opportunity!

05/08/2020

Once again, wishing you all a very prosperous and successful August! Have you ever heard of "Black August"? I can imagine a lot of us haven't and are wondering how we can participate in creating change this month. Black August came about in the 1970's and it specifically honors political prisoners, freedom fighters, and martyrs of the Black freedom struggle. It's a call for reflection, study, and action to promote Black liberation. So as we move forward throughout this month, I encourage you to educate yourself, read literature about the Black freedom struggle and liberation movement, and support Black businesses, activists,and leaders!
This month, I am sitting down with 4 different Black women who are making an impact in their respective industries and communities. I hope you listen, enjoy and contribute to their communities and upcoming projects! Happy Black August!✨

02/08/2020

✨Hello August ✨
Who else is ready for endless opportunities this month?

02/08/2020

✨Hello August✨
Who else is ready for a new month of endless opportunities?!

22/07/2020

We’re back this week with a new episode about coming to terms with seasons of transition in our lives and understanding the seasons we’re currently in! We’re talking about transitional periods in life itself, in the relationships we keep and the career areas we work in! After recording this episode, I realized that there’s so much more I can talk about, so who knows...there might be more episodes on this topic to follow! As always, stay tuned for more, and please feel free to share and rate on your streaming platforms!!🤩🎙🎧 link to all episodes are located in my bio!

15/07/2020

Thank you for listening and sharing with me your reviews of this podcast show! It’s meant the world to me and we’re on the verge of episode 7 already! With that being said, episode 7 is in the works and will be up next Wednesday! This week, I wanted to share with you a very special TED Talk with Mellody Hobson titled “Color blind or color brave?” This is one of those talks that touched me deep in my soul and ignited this passion for having conversations about race! I hope this encourages you to continue advocating, protesting and speaking up. This isn’t a moment but a movement! ✨

13/07/2020

Originally, I was going to post something that tied into last week’s episode about “Wellness Wednesday”. I think it’s much more important that on the 5th year anniversary of Sandra Bland’s death, I post about Breonna Taylor because as you can see, we were demanding police reform then and we’re still demanding it now. Breonna Taylor was an EMT, an essential worker, who aspired to become a nurse one day. On March 13th, while sleeping in bed with her boyfriend, 3 officers busted through her front door and fired shots. Eight of those shots pierced Taylor’s body, killing her. When entering her apartment, the officer did not identify themselves nor did they knock, in fact, they didn’t even have the right house. The person they were looking for was a drug dealer named Jamarcus Glover who have been captured already. You’d think action would’ve been taken immediately but unfortunately we thought wrong. With the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor’s story which would otherwise be an after thought has re-entered the scene and has gained more attention than it did in March. Louisville council passed “Breonna’s Law” which bans no-knock warrants but only one of the three officers has been fired from his job while the other two have been placed on administrative reassignment. What we really want to know is…where are the arrests? Where are the convictions? There is a lack of attention and focus on the lives of black women in America and this is something we must talk about and never stop talking about. BRING BACK THE FIGHT FOR BREONNA! Her name is no longer trending, people are no longer reaching out to officials, the pace is slowing down. I encourage you to not let up! If you need a little refresher, listen to episode 6. Listen to the voices and stories of black women who are demanding that change must happen and it must happen now.

08/07/2020

NEW EPISODE ALERT!✨💆🏾‍♀️🧖🏾‍♀️
This week’s episode is short, sweet and straight to the point! I’m talking about my little life hack...”Wellness Wednesday”! As we all know, Wednesday comes right in the middle of the 5 day work week so it’s become my day of self indulgence and love! It’s a victory that you got half way through the week so why not spoil yourself a little bit?
I hope this episode encourages you to find some light in your own work week!
🎧To listen, you can find all links in the linktree of my bio!
Artwork by Bosco Holder

07/07/2020

Thank you to all who have listened to last week's episode on Black Womanhood in America! The video of the conversation is now up on YouTube! As your week moves along, I hope you have a chance to take some time to listen in on this powerful and important conversation! Stay tuned for a new episode tomorrow!
https://youtu.be/euzBSGVnKSA

Hello Again! It's time to talk about Black Womenhood in America. It was Malcom X who said, “the most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The m...

01/07/2020

HELLO JULY! Please be good to us✨🤍
Thank you for a successful first month of this show! This month, we’re setting big goals and manifesting, here’s a few:
•200 followers
•A lot of self love and growth
•Arresting the cops who killed Breonna Taylor