Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

Niiamah Ashong
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Oct 18, 2024 • 46min

How to Balance Authenticity and Profitability in Your Business | Abiola Makanjuola, Crystal Stevens, Tania Levy | Ep 555

"When you know what you're doing, your people are going to show up. So even if it's one, even if it's two, even if it's three, your people are going to show up because you are authentic." - Abiola MakanjuolaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a deep dive into the real struggles and triumphs of building a purpose-driven business with Abiola Makanjuola, Crystal Stevens, and Tania Levy. Hear from three inspiring outliers as they share their insights on balancing authenticity, financial success, and personal growth.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction of guests0:32 Abiola introduces herself1:30 Crystal introduces herself2:21 Tania introduces herself3:50 Beliefs about business success5:07 Abiola on monetary outcomes7:31 Tania on authentic presence9:46 Discussing monetization and transitions14:35 Thought leader vs content creator19:35 Structuring day for creativity25:47 Abiola's daily routine28:10 Character building in business32:31 Crystal's podcast journey36:48 Abiola's podcast evolution41:27 Tania on overcoming challenges44:09 Closing thoughts and contactsEnter Abiola Makanjuola's World:Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeEnter Crystal Stevens World:Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeEnter Tania Levy's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Continue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 17, 2024 • 49min

Create a Thriving Business Even When You Don't Fit the Mold | Megan Conner, Holly Nicole, Myles Biggs, Amanda Soler, Timea Urban, Bonnie Groessl | Ep 554

"If you are doing what brings you joy, what makes your heart sing, you're in the right place." - Bonnie GroesslJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring discussion on breaking free from conventional business molds with Megan, Holly Nicole, Myles Biggs, Amanda Soler, Timea Urban, and Bonnie Groessl. These six outliers share their journeys of self-discovery and how they've turned their fears into stepping stones for success.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge Roundtable0:40 Introductions: Megan and Holly1:25 Introductions: Miles and Amanda3:06 Introduction: Bonnie Groessl4:02 Introduction: Timea Urban4:59 Host encourages listener engagement6:15 Discussion: Leveraging differences in business9:36 Authenticity in business practices15:30 Simplicity in business approach17:14 Perspectives on business beliefs19:58 Fearless conversation in business21:29 Breaking free from business molds22:43 Expanding beliefs about success26:01 Overcoming imposter syndrome in business29:03 Importance of showing up authentically30:57 Challenging oneself: Miles' ultramarathon experience34:17 Amanda's magazine venture: Soulful Living35:52 Holly's journey of embracing unknown39:43 Timea on facing business fears42:51 Closing thoughts and takeaways45:55 Contact information for guestsEnter Timea Urban's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Holly Nicole's World:Facebook | Instagram Enter Megan Conner's World:Facebook | Instagram Enter Myles Biggs' World:Instagram | LinkedIn Enter Amanda Soler's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Bonnie Groessl's World:Facebook | LinkedIn | YoutubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 16, 2024 • 46min

Keep Going Even When No One's Watching | Ayomide Femi & Amir Agbaje | Ep 553

"Every of your little wins, you have to share it. That's how you build a community. Sharing your process is how you build followership." - Ayomide FemiJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) to uncover the power of persistence in personal branding and podcasting. Hear from Ayomide Femi and Amir Agbaje as they reveal their strategies for success and building a loyal audience.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction of guests1:40 Ayomide's podcast and business3:47 Amir's work and podcast8:59 Beliefs about podcasting and business14:06 Challenges in public service17:37 Rewards of personal branding23:04 Success stories in podcasting28:54 Impact of podcast analytics34:48 Importance of sharing progress39:09 Takeaways from the conversation44:56 Final thoughts and insightsEnter Amir Agbaje's World:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X | TikTok | LinkedInEnter Ayomide Femi's World:Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedInContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 15, 2024 • 49min

Define Your Own Business Success | Leisa Peterson, Obinna Iwuji, Lisa Write (Princess), Angela Gentile, SheRee Lattimore, Angelica Stevenson | Ep 552

"You never know who's watching. And it can just be one person. It don't have to be big." - SheRee LattimoreJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring conversation about breaking free from conventional business wisdom with Leisa Peterson, Obinna Iwuji, Lisa Write (Princess), Angela Gentile, SheRee Lattimore, and Angelica Stevenson. Hear from these entrepreneurs who found success by following their intuition and embracing their multi-faceted talents.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction and guest introductions4:25 Beliefs that no longer apply10:56 Unexpected successes and failures19:56 Chasing outcomes vs. process28:45 Learning from project experiences34:55 Intersections of different skills40:54 Connecting with your tribe44:29 Age limits and seasonal changes46:33 Learning from diverse entrepreneurs47:40 Money follows movement49:01 De-attachment from outcomesEnter Leisa Peterson's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEnter SheRee Lattimore's World:Instagram | YouTube Enter Obinna Iwuji's World:Instagram | LinkedInEnter Lisa Write's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Angela Gentile's World:Facebook | TikTok | YouTubeEnter Angelica Stevenson's World: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 14, 2024 • 39min

Lessons from Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself | Edna Shiro, Tanisha Bynum | Ep 551

"I don't really have anything to lose. I think that kind of mindset is what kind of drives me to keep going." - Edna ShiroJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the intersection of faith, purpose, and self-discipline with outliers Edna Shiro and Tanisha Bynum. Uncover the strategies these dynamic women use to build their platforms, grow their businesses, and make an impact in their communities.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction of guests3:16 Edna's background and business5:48 Tanisha's background and podcast8:49 Changing beliefs about business12:14 Natural gifts and leveraging them17:47 Systems for podcast production24:35 Life in Kenya vs. America27:05 Balancing multiple responsibilities and growth31:21 Outgrowing old versions of yourself35:10 How to connect with Edna37:11 How to connect with Tanisha39:07 Closing remarks and appreciationEnter Edna Shiro's World:InstagramEnter Tanisha Bynum's World:Facebook | InstagramContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 11, 2024 • 47min

Leverage Your Passion for Business Success | Rj Kurtz, Nicole Sandalis, Emmanuel Umoh, Tchassa Kamga, Lisa Jacovsky | Ep 550

"I believe the greatest way to make money is to not focus on making money, but to focus on a passion, on helping somebody." - RJ KurtzJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores how these successful outliers—RJ Kurtz, Nicole Sandalis, Emmanuel Umoh, Tchassa Kamga, and Lisa Jacovsky—consistently uplevel their game. Discover insights on leveraging passion, overcoming perfectionism, and the importance of community in business growth.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge Roundtable1:02 RJ introduces Real Talk podcast2:21 Nicole discusses Revive podcast rebrand4:23 Lisa shares about children's books5:58 Tchassa explains content creation journey7:46 Emmanuel describes Business Talk podcast11:53 Discussing beliefs about business success16:01 Emmanuel on 9-5 vs entrepreneurship18:02 Nicole on perfectionism in business21:58 Tchassa on family support, hard work26:45 Importance of community and collaboration28:27 Lisa on taking chances, working smarter32:59 Tchassa's fear: teaching tech transitions35:02 Lisa's exciting author collaborations36:58 RJ's law school aspirations40:10 Final insights and contact informationEnter RJ Kurtz's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YoutubeEnter Nicole Sandalis' World:Instagram Enter Emmanuel Umoh's World: Facebook | LinkedInEnter Tchassa Kamga's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Lisa Jacovsky's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTokContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 10, 2024 • 49min

Embrace Your Unique Story and Stand Out | Joe Callari, Letitia Hopkins, Gina Kunadian, Nathallie Hughes | Ep 549

"When you're vulnerable, authentic, & are willing to open up the skeleton closets, and embrace that, you'll find you are not alone and that's when you connect with others with your experience." - Joe CallariJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring roundtable with Joe Callari, Letitia Hopkins, Gina Kunadian, Nathallie Hughes as they share their unique paths to success. Discover how self-trust, authenticity, and heart-centered leadership can transform your personal and professional life.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Outliers Ed Roundtable0:35 - Joe Callari introduces himself1:20 - Letitia Hopkins shares her background2:32 - Gina Kunadian explains her work3:13 - Nathallie Hughes describes her mission4:47 - Discussion on outlier advantages9:39 - Conversation about self-trust begins15:11 - Joe explains "Heartletics" concept19:05 - Nathallie on building self-trust23:42 - Letitia shares personal growth story26:29 - Gina on inner guidance29:27 - Discussion on thought leadership35:07 - Joe on creating impactful content38:25 - Letitia on humble leadership40:19 - Gina on overcoming self-doubt42:31 - Final thoughts and takeaways46:01 - Joe's insights from conversation47:32 - Gina's closing remarks48:28 - Niiamah's conclusion and thanksEnter Joe Callari's WorldFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Letitia Hopkins WorldInstagram | TikTok | YouTubeEnter Gina Kunadian's WorldFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Nathallie Hughes' WorldInstagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 9, 2024 • 46min

Align Your Actions with Your True Self | Daniel Floyd, Jure Koscak, Jaira Williams, Lindsay Lee, Joe Bains | Ep 548

"When you are worried, when you are in fear, when you have only one thing, it means that you are limited." - Jure KoscakJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a deep dive into the importance of support systems and personal connections with Daniel Floyd, Jure Koscak, Jaira Williams, Lindsay Lee, and Joe Bains. Hear from these experts on how to balance self-care with ambition and achieve greater success in all areas of life.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction of guests2:14 Jure Koscak's background4:35 Jaira Williams' introduction5:28 Lindsay Lee's background6:21 Joe Bains' story10:09 Discussing alignment and intuition14:49 Importance of self-care17:45 Joe's journey to alignment22:37 Challenges make us stronger25:10 Intuition and decision-making27:50 Tying intuition to obedience30:22 Trusting the universe32:45 Transitioning between life phases37:34 Importance of support systems39:17 Value of connecting with others40:59 Prioritizing mental and physical health44:16 Final thoughts and inspirationEnter Daniel Floyd's World:Instagram | XEnter Jure Koscak's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Jaira Williams' World:Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube Enter Lindsay Lee's World:Instagram | TikTok | LinkedInEnter Joe Bains' World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Continue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 8, 2024 • 47min

Become Unstoppable in Your Pursuits with Floyd Spence | Ep 547

"People don't get what they want. They get who they are." Floyd SpenceJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a mind-blowing discussion on the power of belief with coach Floyd Spence. Learn how to harness your thoughts, align your actions with your true self, and achieve extraordinary results in both personal and professional life.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to Floyd Spence1:57 Floyd's background and passion3:53 Difference between ordinary and extraordinary5:53 Transformation and coaching approach10:49 Importance of mindset and belief16:21 Dream it, plan it, do23:20 Be, do, have concept26:28 Daily battle with inner critic29:12 Overcoming fear during COVID-1934:39 What makes a person unstoppable39:03 Rest vs. stopping distinction43:05 Most powerful asset: your mind45:42 Contact information for Floyd46:43 Time capsule message: Defy oddsEnter Floyd Spence's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website
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Oct 7, 2024 • 41min

Turn Adversity into Adventure by Leveraging Your Outlier | Kari Vazquez, Jackie Woodside, Angela Becky Jones, Alanna Thomas | Ep 546

"When you put aside the local mind, the 'I can't, What will they think of me?' and subjugate that to the power and presence of God coming through you, it's just a freaking miracle." - Jackie WoodsideJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a deep dive into the world of Kari Vazquez, Jackie Woodside, Angela Becky Jones, and Alanna Thomas and their journeys to success. Hear firsthand accounts of how these individuals turned their unique qualities into powerful tools for personal and professional growth.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Introduction of guests1:46 Jackie: Coaching and consciousness expert2:49 Kari: Lifestyle and business coach3:53 Becky: Social worker and gardening coach4:46 Alanna: Military and leadership trainer5:32 Leveraging outlier status in business7:43 Jackie: Energy coaching before trend11:47 Alanna: Going beyond job description13:17 Kari: Grace in relationships16:27 Becky: Gardening as transformation tool20:49 Jackie: The Frequency of Miracles26:20 Kari: Heal Thy Life project30:09 Becky: RV adventure and fears33:39 Alanna: Balancing new motherhood36:15 Final thoughts and contact infoEnter Kari Vazquez’s World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube WebsiteEnter Angela Becky Jones' World:Website Enter Alanna Thomas' World:Instagram | LinkedIn Continue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

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