On the 7th episode of Season 2, Tim'm features his friend Gee Smalls.  Listen as they talk about the challenges and trials Gee faced as a mixed race child growing up in the South, coming to terms with his sexual identity, and the many hats Gee wears as a husband, father, entrepreneur, author & advocate. The episode begins with the song "Heavy" from the album, "Gravel and Grit".  After the dialogue with Gee, the episode concludes with the song “Male” from the album "Snapshots". Tim'm would like to offer special thanks to Rayna Moore for her voice as Intro to the podcast, Frank Richardson III for his support as co-producer, and Ray Brown for his support as an editor.     About our featured guest Gregory “Gee” Smalls, Sr. is a father, husband, life and relationship coach, entrepreneur philanthropist, author, executive chef and restaurateur.  He co-created “The Gentlemen’s Ball,” an annual black tie fundraising gala which celebrates the accomplishments of Black LGBTQ people and benefits “The Gentlemen’s Foundation,” which promotes holistic development of Black men in the LGBTQ community. Gee, his husband Juan and son Lil Gee live in Atlanta where they operate their first restaurant, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar. www.geesmalls.com