“I never knew that The Granny Coach is what I needed. Aima is more than a darling, she helped open me up to a new way of thinking about everything and I can trust her gentle wisdom. I apply the lessons for myself and also in working with difficult people. My job has become much more fulfililng as a result of her coaching. I love my Granny Coach!”
-David Parham, YWCA Youth Leader
“Coaching with Aima Darling is just what I needed. Not only loving, patient and honest, she brought home for me the many messages I needed and did it in a non-judgmental way. She is like another mother to me and is just superb! More than ever, I appreciate the confidential and solid wisdom of elders and how it helps shape our lives.”
-Veronique Morrison, Training Director
Testimonials
TESOL INSTRUCTOR
Trained and certified in 2016 through Oxford Seminars, Aima Darling can teach English as a second language to Spanish speakers.
LAUGHTER LEADER
Trained and certified as a Laughter Leader, Aima Darling incorporates the power of laughter into her playshops as a healing tool and also to help relieve stress. Children and adults both enjoy the many laughter exercises and Aima Darling's personal style as she models joyful living for the young and mature!
Brief Professional History
ARTS EDUCATOR
Aima Bey Darling spent 20 years with the Georgia Council for the Arts from 1992 - 2012 as a Teaching Artist and Professional Storyteller.
ABOUT AIMA DARLING
I'm Aima Darling (pronounced Ema), a friendly soul who has lived a rich and wonderful life. I'm the proud parent of three successful adult children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I've lived in different parts of the world and I've traveled abroad and have taken lots of non-traditional educational programs which have all enhanced my personal and professional journey. I like to use my skills as part of everyday living and my greatest joy is to share stories and special wisdom with other eager and willing life-long learners with open hearts and open minds!
I love diversity and I enjoy cultural education and spreading a message of unity and oneness wherever I go. Because we live in a world full of diversity, I honor and respect people from different backgrounds and I endeavor to harmonize with people from all walks of life. My goal is to be my best self and also bring out the best in others that I meet in this wonderful life.
EVANGELISTIC MESSENGERS ASSOCIATION & PASTORAL CERTIFICATION
Commissioned Evangelistic Minister since 2015 through Dr. DAVID FORD out of Ennis, Texas to provide a spiritual message to those in disadvantaged communities, including prison ministries. A recent Pastoral Certification provides additional tools to support coaching clients with more sensitive and spiritual challenges.
LIGMO LEADER AND COACH
Trained as a LIGMO Coach. The Let It Go Move On movement for social changes provides practical methods to increase self awareness and learn how to let go of old wounds and move on to a better life.
CERTIFIED NAMI FACILITATOR
Certified in 2010 to lead NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Ilnessl) Support Groups. Having a family member who suffers in this area, I continue to serve as an advocate for those suffering with mental illnesses.
VOLUNTEER -- CATHOLIC SERVICES
As of Aug 2017, volunteers 3 days a week at Catholic Charity Services...
