Miranda Ayim

Carrying the flag for Team Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was a moment that will forever be etched in my heart 🇨🇦 With the Paris 2024 Olympics approaching, I find myself reflecting on that once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s one of those moments that truly drives home the WHY behind it all. Playing for something bigger than yourself. Representing not just your immediate team and the incredible Canadian athletes competing, but the greater Team Canada—all the people watching and cheering you on back home. In the midst of the pandemic, with so much uncertainty, the Olympics became a beacon of unity and togetherness. Bearing the flag alongside an incredible athlete and human like Nate Hirayama (@nhirayama10 ) made it even more special. Now, in my retirement era, that sense of “playing for something bigger than yourself”—building a community, encouraging, and uplifting—is central to what I do as an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Through my work with Cultivate Co. (@cultivateco.ca ) and the Peaceful Performer brand, I’m passionate about helping female leaders and entrepreneurs achieve their goals with more purpose and peace. What an incredible honour that will never be forgotten. I’m blessed. And as my mom always says: “You’re blessed to be a blessing.” Pass it along. 💚🌿 —— Slide 1: 📸 @jomoriah.photos Slide 2: Walking into the stadium with the flag (Source: CBC Sports) Slide 3: Solo moment with the flag Slide 4: @marniemc2 grabbed this awesome BTS shot Slide 5: @marktewks talking about the value of TEAM at London 2012 and Tokyo 2020 (Source: CBC News) Slide 6: Pre-Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Village Slide 7: 📸 @jomoriah.photos

Got to witness history being made 🥹 @torontotempo

Train your mind. Lead yourself. We’re excited to continue the journey with Part 2 of our Intentional & Indistractable Mentorship Lab with Miranda Ayim — building on everything we started together in January. Join us on May 23rd as we go deeper into focus, habits, and creating routines that actually stick. This is your space to reset, grow, and take your leadership to the next level. ✨ An exclusive perk for Community Youth Council (CYC) members Being part of CYC means access to opportunities like this — learning directly from mentors, building real-life skills, and growing alongside a community of youth leaders. If you’re interested in joining, visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply. #daretobeyouth #youthleadership #mentorship #cycforchange #personaldevelopment

All the emotions coming back to my second home, @basketlandesofficiel 🩵🤍 Never enough time to see everyone, but grateful to be able to visit. À la prochaine 🫶🏽 📸 @antoine_campa (2-7) @just_a_pics_studio (1)

ALUMNAE IN THE HOUSE 🤞🏼 Kim Gaucher, Miranda Ayim & Shona Thorburn in attendance for our Women’s World Cup Qualifier matchup against Hungary in Turkey. The trio proudly suited up for the red and white at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. — DES ANCIENNES DANS LA PLACE 🤞🏼 Kim Gaucher, Miranda Ayim et Shona Thorburn sont présentes pour notre match de qualification à la Coupe du monde féminine contre la Hongrie en Turquie. Le trio a fièrement porté le rouge et blanc aux Jeux olympiques de 2012 et de 2016. #SWNT

Three-time Olympian, leader, and "Peaceful Performer"—she's achieved what most only dream of! Her journey teaches us about teamwork, discipline, and leadership, far beyond just basketball 🏀🌟. #Olympian #BHMJOY #womeninsports #teamcanada

Day 100 snuck up real fast (and real slow)! I didn’t get to share much from Day 60-100 because, alas, I must work a living and posting on IG isn’t top priority. More to share in the future! Yet isn’t that just like all our goals and habits…the bulk of the work is done in the dark. Im excited for what’s next… Appreciate you coming along for the journey so far! 🩵

💭 On the paradox of grindy, low motivation days… #runningthoughts #100DayRunChallenge

Surprise, surprise—more (deep) snow and plenty of cardio 😅 Phase 6 of the 100-Day Run Streak! #100DayRunStreak #runningthoughts

💭 On “warming up” in everyday life… Spoiler: this isn’t about *physical* exercise I’m a human. A messy, imperfect, inconsistent human—despite my best intentions. And as such, I appreciate REALISTIC mindsets & systems that acknowledge the difficulties of consistently showing up, instead of punishing me for being a fallible human. Similar to how my body needs a little time to warm up before physical exercise, my mind (and I’m guessing yours too) needs a little time to warm up before MENTAL exercise—aka doing something hard. Going from zero to 100% focus is unrealistic. Why not accept that reality when starting things? Why not build a “warm up” block into our calendar before we start work or a “switch shift” when we start something, so that we’re not constantly falling short of our 100%-laser-focus-from-jump expectations (which just builds frustration, shame, and eventually, burnout)? Anyways, just a thought, from a human who tends to ‘pull a muscle’ when she doesn’t warm up properly.

Battling against slush and rain 😅 with pockets of sunshine… Phase 5 of the 100-Day Run Streak—and when we officially hit the halfway point!! Shoutout to @elevatefitnesslondon for keeping me limber in my continued recovery 💪🏽

Time capsule footage from before I started this challenge. If you were curious about the WHY behind this 100-Day Run Streak (beyond just staying fit and sane through the deep darkness of winter). I already feel like a different person halfway through. Highly recommend. I double dog dare ya.