Meet Miranda
The Short
Proud Canadian, Miranda Ayim spent over 15 years competing at the highest levels of professional basketball, with her career taking her across the globe—from California and Turkey to France and beyond.
The Long
Miranda Ayim is a three-time Olympian, Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony Co-Flagbearer for Team Canada, and the founder of Cultivate Co., a community and lifestyle brand empowering ambitious individuals to achieve their goals with clarity, confidence, and calm.
With over two decades of experience in high-performance environments, Miranda knows what it takes to pursue ambitious goals while navigating the pressures, sacrifices, and challenges that come with them. Her firsthand understanding of these demands drives her mission to help individuals and organizations balance success with well-being.
As a communicator on workflow wellness, Miranda specializes in bridging the gap between high performance and practical wisdom. She teaches strategies that optimize routines, build resilience, and foster intentional habits that allow people to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
Miranda’s signature Fireside Chats and keynotes deliver an intimate and engaging experience, blending actionable insights with authentic conversations about performance, leadership, and resilience. These dynamic discussions are ideal for organizations seeking to cultivate sustainable success and a purpose-driven culture.
Her collaborative spirit has led to impactful partnerships with renowned organizations like RBC, Bell, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and Toyota, where she brings her unique perspective on leadership, performance, and wellness.
Based in London, Ontario, Miranda is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders, sharing lessons from her athletic career and entrepreneurial journey. When she’s not speaking or coaching, you can find her diving into historical fiction novels, exploring scenic hiking trails, or caring for her two cats, Benedict and Reginald.
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Career Highlights
Olympic Games
3x Olympian
Tokyo 2020
Rio de Janeiro 2016
London 2012
Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony Co-Flagbearer for Team Canada
FIBA AmeriCup Medals
Gold – Buenos Aires 2017
Gold – Edmonton 2015
Silver – Xalapa 2013
Pan American Games
Gold Medalist – Toronto 2015
Professional Achievements
2020 French League Champion (Basket Landes)
NCAA Honors
Three-time All-WCC selection
First Pepperdine women's basketball player to be a three-time WCC All-Academic selection
Named the nation's top scholar-athlete in Division I-AAA women's basketball by the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association in 2010.