Leyeama is a Liberian-American with love for her culture. She founded Nimbassa Baskets after realizing a demand for more access to international food spices and ingredients in her university community of Athens, Georgia. The business has also served as a way to bridge cultures and foster connections. Her driving force is the desire to build a stronger, more closely-knit community, and to inspire people to live with gratitude through the art of gift-giving.