"We're trying so hard to not be human. And it's killing us." - Allison Crow

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Allison Crow in this Throwback conversation as they explore how balancing leadership with personal vulnerability creates authentic connections. Their conversation dives deep into how successful entrepreneurs can overcome limiting beliefs about community while honoring their true human experience.

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:

0:01 - Introduction begins

1:49 - Conversation warmly begins

2:14 - Niiamah shares connection

3:04 - First meeting story

5:11 - Allison acknowledges impact

6:21 - Discussion about communities

7:10 - Memberships and collectives

8:16 - Importance of community

10:20 - Virtual vs physical presence

11:15 - Nervous system science

13:45 - Connection throughout US

15:28 - Heart and community connection

18:58 - Personal isolation experience

22:42 - Finding community again

25:13 - Discussing inner vitality

26:44 - Missing community elements

29:24 - Embracing real experiences

31:36 - Fear of aloneness

32:24 - Acknowledging life seasons

37:27 - No going back

40:08 - Embracing life's complexity

43:37 - The wild edge theme

44:01 - Gratitude for authenticity

46:41 - Making real choices

48:21 - Allison's contact information

50:22 - Final wisdom exchange

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This episode was initially published on 7/25/2024

Build Real Connections, Win Big | Allison Crow | Ep 681 | Throwback