"Authentically connect to yourself, know yourself. And then that expression of self is the home and the experience I think we're all looking for." - Tawnya Nelson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Magna Gopal, Tawnya Nelson, and Ravi Srivastava in this throwback episode, which is a profound exploration of authentic connection and personal transformation. These remarkable outliers share how they've turned pain into purpose and developed unique approaches to empower themselves and others.

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:

00:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge

00:15 Meet the panel guests

00:45 Magna introduces herself

01:38 Tawnya shares her journey

02:44 Ravi explains his mission

05:00 Discussing authentic connection

05:56 Biases in social interaction

07:48 Internal versus external connection

09:06 Health and disconnection relationship

10:33 Expanding beyond traditional definitions

12:56 Finding life's true meaning

14:53 Connecting through emotional awareness

16:56 Discussion on health challenges

18:22 Followers leading in dance

19:35 Health as life investment

20:32 Reaching for external solutions

21:43 Combining multiple talents successfully

23:00 Compartmentalizing vs. integration

25:28 Ravi's transformation after loss

27:21 Pain transforming to purpose

28:52 Rejection's unexpected benefits

30:35 Negative energy as opening

31:34 Final thoughts beginning

32:18 Tawnya's message on authenticity

33:10 Ravi on limitless possibilities

33:49 Magna on active living

35:56 Contact information shared

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This episode was initially published on: 9/24/2024

Your Pain Holds Your Purpose | Magna Gopal, Tawnya Nelson, Ravi Srivastava | Ep 708 | Throwback