We’re looking forward to introducing you to Geraldin Ferrer. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Geraldin , thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
In the last year and a half, I’ve really been called to set boundaries and learn how to say no and that’s something I used to struggle with a lot. I’ve always been a yes person and a people pleaser. I wanted to show up for everyone, even when it meant putting myself last.
But as I’ve been healing and really working on finding peace, happiness, and joy within myself, I realized how important boundaries are. Learning to be okay with being by myself, protecting my energy, and honoring what I need has been a huge part of my growth.
The boundaries I’ve created whether personally, in my career, with family, friends, and everything around me have brought me so much peace. It was scary at first, but now I can honestly say I feel at peace with myself and my life, and that means everything to me.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Geraldin, everyone knows me as Gee on Instagram. I’m a content creator, mostly sharing my natural hair journey and lifestyle. My main focus is helping girls who are struggling with their own natural hair letting them know it’s okay, it’s a journey, and they’re not alone.
I fully transitioned to my natural curls back in 2016, and honestly, it’s been a journey. I’ve shared a lot of that journey on Instagram the highs, the lows, and everything in between. For me, hair isn’t just hair it’s a part of who you are. Every curl, every inch from root to tip, it all matters.
But it’s bigger than just hair. Learning to embrace my curls has really been about learning to embrace myself, every part of me, and my whole journey. That’s what I hope to show other women too how to see their beauty, own it, and feel confident in themselves.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
Since my teens, I’ve really struggled with my confidence. Behind all the Instagram posts and content I share, there was a girl who was scared to embrace her natural curls, her body, and herself fully. I’ve always struggled with my weight.. I’ve never been a “skinny girl” or a size five and the world can be really cruel about that. Between societal expectations, family comments, and criticism from others, I constantly questioned my beauty and whether I could ever truly love myself.
That part of me.. the part that doubted, compared, and feared judgment has served its purpose. Over the last four or five years, I’ve finally reached a place where I love who I am. I love myself in front of the world, in front of society, in front of my family and friends. And I’ve realized that it’s okay to gain a few pounds or lose track sometimes because at the end of the day, my happiness and my peace matter most. I’ve learned to put myself first and not let the opinions of others dictate how I feel about me. That fear, that doubt it’s time to release it for good.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
100%. There were definitely times where I didn’t think I could do social media anymore. I was going through some really rough patches in my life, and I just didn’t want to be in front of a camera. I didn’t want to create content, and honestly, I felt like my Instagram was pointless. I wasn’t getting PR, brands weren’t approaching me, and I was very minor in the social media world at that point.
It all came down to my self-esteem..I didn’t like how I looked, and I just wanted to give it all up. I thought about quitting Instagram and letting go of this part of me that I had worked so hard to build.
But sometimes things happen for a reason. God has a plan, and I’ve realized that sometimes you have to walk away from people or make decisions that aren’t easy for others, but are best for you. Looking back over the last couple of years, I’m so grateful I didn’t give up. Because here I am working with amazing brands, meeting incredible people, creating content I still love, and doing something that truly brings me joy.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Honestly? Not entirely. The real me is even more dope than I come across on Instagram. I love hard, I care hard, and I’m a super emotional person… I’m a Taurus, I care deeply about everyone around me. I want the best for the people I love, and I push them to be the best version of themselves too, because when I’m at my best, I want them to be at theirs.
So no, I’m a lot more fly in real life!
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Have you ever gotten what you wanted, and found it did not satisfy you?
Yeah, I learned in the hardest way that sometimes we want something so badly, but when we actually get it, it doesn’t bring the satisfaction we expected. Sometimes the things we want aren’t the best things for us, and they can even hold us back from our ultimate goals in life. That experience taught me the importance of listening to your heart, trusting your intuition, and paying attention to the signs around you.. whether through dreams, guidance from a higher power, or your inner voice because they WILL ALWAYS guide you.
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