"Your identity cannot be hinged on things that are able to change with the times and seasons." - Temitope Ayanyemi

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Temitope Ayanyemi @ayanpella as they explore the journey from hiding behind insecurities to becoming a confident leader. Discover how Temitope used research, community support, and personal development to build her self-worth and create a platform to help others do the same.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to guest

0:23 - Guest expresses gratitude

0:46 - Guest introduces herself

1:00 - Struggled with body image

2:00 - Couldn't step out alone

3:00 - Host acknowledges guest's journey

4:33 - Defining "stepping out"

5:54 - Goals after stepping out

6:16 - Previously worked behind scenes

7:00 - Embarrassment is entry cost

8:00 - Taking bet on herself

9:04 - Host appreciates guest's journey

11:41 - Identity is very important

13:00 - Beauty standards keep changing

15:00 - Core identity vs circumstance

17:00 - Dealing with imposter syndrome

19:39 - Host invites deeper reflection

21:55 - What changed personally

22:58 - Depression to hope journey

24:00 - Finding role models online

26:00 - Gradual mindset transformation

28:56 - Host summarizes key learnings

31:00 - Growth is ongoing journey

33:55 - Where to find guest

35:26 - Guest's takeaways from interview

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Make Your Pain Your Platform | Temitope Ayanyemi | Ep 678