Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong Attract Clients Without Selling Hard | Megan Conner, Holly Nicole, Myles Biggs, Amanda Soler, Timea Urban, Bonnie Groessl | Ep 721 | Throwback
"When we can fearlessly move through these darker parts of ourselves, we are completely unstoppable." - Megan
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with six unconventional entrepreneurs; Megan Conner, Holly Nicole, Myles Biggs, Amanda Soler, Timea Urban, Bonnie Groessl who've reinvented themselves through fearless conversation and authentic leadership. Discover how these successful business owners attract clients naturally by doing the inner work and trusting their unique paths.
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 Intro to Outliers Edge
00:07 Introducing the podcast concept
00:21 Meeting six incredible outliers
00:32 Starting with Megan introducing
00:42 Megan Conner shares specialties
00:50 Holly Nicole introduces herself
01:08 Explaining her holistic business
01:17 Expressing gratitude for participation
01:21 Introducing Myles and Amanda
01:26 Myles Biggs shares background
01:43 His business evolution explained
01:58 Amanda Soler introduces Soulful Living
02:10 Shares personal transformation story
02:38 Explains her podcast purpose
02:47 Mentions meditation certification
02:58 Introducing Bonnie and Timea
03:06 Bonnie Groessl shares nursing background
03:28 Describes life-changing accident
03:42 Explains current business focus
03:58 Timea Urban introduces as Canadian
04:07 Shares nursing background too
04:27 Describes burnout and transformation
04:37 Explains her specialties
04:44 Discusses her podcast mission
05:00 Host encourages audience engagement
05:12 Emphasizes high-quality guests
05:22 Focusing on leveraging differences
05:35 Discussing previous life experiences
05:47 Host shares personal journey
06:12 Timea shares nursing background
06:28 Explains skill transferability
06:54 Discusses building on experiences
07:26 Amanda Soler shares chamber background
07:40 Explains connection-building skills
08:08 Describes expanded soulful approach
08:38 Myles discusses parallel careers
08:53 Balancing full-time job
09:09 Entrepreneurship without quitting job
09:33 Host affirms unique journeys
09:49 Discussing client acquisition methods
10:00 Unique business approaches discussed
10:26 Megan Conner discusses authentic attraction
10:36 Emphasizes personal growth work
11:11 Describes fearless trauma integration
11:32 Unstoppable through shadow work
11:42 Minimal marketing, natural attraction
12:01 Host highlights receiving language
12:35 Holly builds on authenticity
12:58 Discusses podcast collaboration beginnings
13:17 Authenticity attracts clients naturally
13:41 Rejecting formulaic business approaches
14:07 Creating belonging through authenticity
14:33 Freedom through belonging concept
14:46 Discussing personal freedom barriers
15:14 Yoga in darkness explained
15:31 Bonnie Groessl shares natural client attraction
15:56 Describes accidental business growth
16:15 People naturally opening up
16:42 Being others' natural cheerleader
17:06 Organic referral system described
17:22 Host affirms natural approaches
17:51 Discussing business belief shifts
18:00 Beliefs that changed explained
18:21 Amanda Soler discusses integrated identity
18:36 No separation between personas
18:57 Organizational mission explained
19:20 Fearless conversation as foundation
19:53 Authenticity invites collaboration
20:09 Host explores fearless concept
20:21 Bonnie Groessl discusses ignoring molds
20:36 Taking pieces that fit
20:51 Authenticity as business strategy
21:05 Letting purpose find you
21:18 Following joy brings rightness
21:37 Timea challenges having it all
21:50 Rejecting life area tradeoffs
22:02 Evolving into best self
22:14 Expanding possibilities for all
22:40 Holly discusses limiting beliefs
23:02 Overcoming imposter syndrome
23:16 Finding authentic formula
23:35 Dispelling imposter syndrome
23:49 Permission to shine explained
24:16 Allowing personal expansion
24:36 Helping others see potential
25:03 Myles challenges business assumptions
26:13 Learning trumps knowing
26:33 Resourcefulness over expertise
27:05 Host emphasizes universal uncertainty
27:51 Megan Conner discusses perfectionism barrier
28:13 Holly's push through fear
28:29 Authenticity despite circumstances
28:53 Energy attracts similar energy
29:06 Host appreciates authentic sharing
29:44 Discussing current business fears
30:07 Myles shares ultramarathon challenge
30:23 Running through literal darkness
30:41 Origins of unseen work
31:35 Creating his own stories
31:54 Amanda Soler discusses current fears
32:26 Creating her vision magazine
33:13 Feeling off-balance yet joyful
33:24 Host requests magazine details
33:30 Soulful Living magazine explained
33:41 Different life celebration departments
34:16 Celebrating physical self
34:58 Holly shares international relocations
35:07 Moving to Mexico story
35:20 Navigating business uncertainties
35:37 Current Virgin Islands location
35:49 Creating waking dream retreats
36:01 Fulfilling world travel dreams
36:11 Leaving adult children behind
36:22 Leaving established business
36:38 Continued fear and expansion
36:53 Community support received
37:07 Car and housing gifts
37:49 Transforming when-then thinking
38:19 Being versus conditional happiness
38:35 Repattern through courage
38:55 Responding to others' fears
39:19 Timea discusses business evolution
39:50 Tech fears and trauma
40:03 Refining offerings and presence
40:09 Beginning retreat offerings
40:21 Building safe communities
40:29 Facing imposter feelings
40:46 Fear versus excitement distinction
41:01 Discomfort driving growth
41:09 Taking immediate action
41:16 Using energy and regulation
41:35 Surviving builds confidence
41:52 Host highlights collective wisdom
41:57 Bonnie Groessl notes fear significance
42:06 Host expresses appreciation
42:17 Connecting with each speaker
42:31 Beginning with closing insights
42:42 Bonnie Groessl shares website information
42:57 Appreciates human connection
43:32 Myles Biggs shares website details
43:40 Reminders of confidence lessons
44:12 Amanda Soler shares website info
44:25 Appreciates permission given
44:38 Highlighting Myles' insight
45:02 Timea emphasizes community connection
45:05 Appreciates authentic sharing
45:22 Encourages just starting
45:37 Urban Healer website shared
45:54 Megan Conner emphasizes risk-taking
46:09 Sharing Denver business website
46:20 Yoga podcast returning
46:36 Holly celebrates community power
46:51 Entrepreneurial loneliness addressed
47:03 Global community building
47:21 Website information shared
47:49 Appreciating outlier normalization
48:25 Host thanks participants
48:42 Closing encouragement
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This episode was initially published on: 10/17/2024