

Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong
Niiamah Ashong
Outlier's Edge Podcast is a live coaching podcast where we come together in conversation to work through the challenges and apply the gifts of being a unique tribe of high-performing, high-impact entrepreneurs, changemakers, and leaders who choose to play a bigger game of impact, influence, and income than we've ever play before.
What's an Outlier?
An Outlier is a high-performing, high-impact leader who often is:
One of the Only: Thrive in systems/environments that were not designed to have someone like them succeed,
One of the First: Thrive doing things no one else has ever done or dares to even try
One of a Kind: Thrive on their unconventional and independent terms regardless of what others around them are doing
THIS IS A PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO:
- aren't afraid of "playing small", but are scared of "thinking medium".
- Are exploring new frontiers in society or their field
- Are at the top of their field or business against typical odds and expectations from others like them,
- Are taking an independent and unconventional approach outside of the status-quo
- know that their mindsets, limiting beliefs, and other internal struggles are actually shared with other leaders who stand for a new vision of the future and change the world for those they lead
HOW EACH PODCAST CONVERSATION IS GOING DOWN
*Part 1- Your Journey*
Features the unique stories of a different trailblazing leader as we explore the *inner* journey they went on as they were creating the outer results we all got to see.
*Part 2 - Your Edge*
Since this group of people are already out on the edge, traditional information doesn’t always serve them. They need new insights and perspectives, and the best way I know how to do that is through coaching.
Each guest will have the option to play on their edge and get coaching around a challenge or a possibility they are working towards.
I'm playing on my edge here as well. I have typically reserved coaching for my high-performing, high-impact clients as closed door sessions.
It keeps my clients safe, and it keeps me safe.
*But safe doesn't change the world.*
Join us as we choose to be both safe AND brave by showcasing the impact coaching has to help us achieve belonging, possibility, and inclusion.
Time to play at a higher level!
*** Bonus since you made it this far ***
Here's a special gift to support you for 14 days in navigating what lies beyond YOUR edge as a high-impact, high-performing leader
https://outliersedge.com/oeguestpass
What's an Outlier?
An Outlier is a high-performing, high-impact leader who often is:
One of the Only: Thrive in systems/environments that were not designed to have someone like them succeed,
One of the First: Thrive doing things no one else has ever done or dares to even try
One of a Kind: Thrive on their unconventional and independent terms regardless of what others around them are doing
THIS IS A PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO:
- aren't afraid of "playing small", but are scared of "thinking medium".
- Are exploring new frontiers in society or their field
- Are at the top of their field or business against typical odds and expectations from others like them,
- Are taking an independent and unconventional approach outside of the status-quo
- know that their mindsets, limiting beliefs, and other internal struggles are actually shared with other leaders who stand for a new vision of the future and change the world for those they lead
HOW EACH PODCAST CONVERSATION IS GOING DOWN
*Part 1- Your Journey*
Features the unique stories of a different trailblazing leader as we explore the *inner* journey they went on as they were creating the outer results we all got to see.
*Part 2 - Your Edge*
Since this group of people are already out on the edge, traditional information doesn’t always serve them. They need new insights and perspectives, and the best way I know how to do that is through coaching.
Each guest will have the option to play on their edge and get coaching around a challenge or a possibility they are working towards.
I'm playing on my edge here as well. I have typically reserved coaching for my high-performing, high-impact clients as closed door sessions.
It keeps my clients safe, and it keeps me safe.
*But safe doesn't change the world.*
Join us as we choose to be both safe AND brave by showcasing the impact coaching has to help us achieve belonging, possibility, and inclusion.
Time to play at a higher level!
*** Bonus since you made it this far ***
Here's a special gift to support you for 14 days in navigating what lies beyond YOUR edge as a high-impact, high-performing leader
https://outliersedge.com/oeguestpass
Episodes
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Oct 23, 2025 • 49min
Adventures Create Curiosity, Curiosity Creates Solutions | Joe Santana, Ursula Pottinga | Ep 847
"The more aware we become, the more conscious we become... the more curious we become, the more we see underneath, behind, and around it all." Ursula PottingaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Joe Santana and Ursula Pottinga exploring how curiosity beats formulas every time and why your "weirdness" is actually your competitive advantage. Learn how to build what the world needs by experimenting fearlessly and treating life as one big hypothesis.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 Introductions and backgrounds1:22 Business benefits through inclusion4:21 Neuroscience meets consciousness work10:14 Diverse experiences shape solutions18:19 Healthcare's RLX approach applied25:37 Being seen as individuals30:13 Everyone's a unique hodgepodge35:28 Comfort zones and change38:13 Building what's needed now45:05 Adventure and staying curiousEnter Joe Santana's World:LinkedIn Enter Ursula Pottinga's World:LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 21, 2025 • 38min
Drop The Act Build Real Trust | Theo Kapodistrias | Ep 846
"Sometimes owning the fact that we don't have all the answers is going to provide us a bit more trust, because we are showing a little bit of vulnerability." Theo KapodistriasJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Theo Kapodistrias for an honest discussion on why corporate speak kills connection and how showing vulnerability creates trust. Discover the communication shift that transforms lawyers, consultants, and professionals into genuine human connectors.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:0:46 Lawyer becomes communication expert3:41 Corporate jargon blocks connection6:33 Authenticity over smartest person12:20 Name change unlocked authenticity15:18 Robot lawyer versus real human19:43 Owning expertise gaps builds trust23:28 TEDx secrets and viral myths29:01 Reality check on TEDx dreams34:22 Conversation beats performance mindset36:23 Find genuine honest communicationEnter Theo Kapodistrias's World:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X | TikTok | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 18, 2025 • 43min
Authentic You Is Already Enough | Antonio Taylor | EP 845
"I'm no longer going to be more loyal to a company than I am to myself. I'm no longer going to be more loyal to a boss." Antonio TaylorJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and author Antonio Taylor @antonio_d_taylor_ as they dive into the freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Uncover the life resume exercise that will help you remember who you really are.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:0:41 Antonio introduces himself as IT executive1:58 Discusses book "Stop Trying to Be a Leader"4:30 Lost job after company relocation decision6:13 Realized performing for others not himself11:52 Explains doing things for yourself creates freedom18:27 Shares life resume exercise from seventh grade24:12 Talks about building team with complementary talents28:50 Self-awareness and accountability are crucial elements34:31 New speaking world gives him sweaty palms42:37 Niiamah's listening ability creates comfortable spaceEnter Antonio Taylor's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 16, 2025 • 47min
Take Back Your Power Through Choice | Debbi-Jo Horton | EP 844
"You can't change anything around you until you change everything inside you." Debbi-Jo HortonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Debbi-Jo Horton in a powerful conversation about choice, ownership, and building culture that matters. Learn how refusing to accept "that's just how things are" can 5x your business in one year.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 CPA transforms accounting industry standards0:33 Retirement exit to create change2:11 Industry burnout drives comeback decision6:36 Communication equals ethics and accuracy12:01 Personal transformation enables business transformation15:42 Choice awareness creates power24:44 Ownership replaces victimhood mindset32:40 Culture foundation builds reputation40:28 Waitlist proves integrity over profits43:35 Right people appear right timeEnter Debbi-Jo Horton's World: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 14, 2025 • 40min
How Self Worth Multiplies Your Impact | Rowena Hicks | Ep 843
"You have intrinsic value just because you are you - doesn't matter what you do, what you say, what you look like. Just because you are, you have value." Rowena HicksJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Rowena Hicks as they dive deep into the hidden cost of achievement without self-care. Discover how redefining success can save your life and actually make you more effective at helping 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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:01 Rowena shares burnout story0:47 Education leader works crazy hours2:00 Forgot to care for herself6:06 Redefining what greatness means9:28 Success definition completely evolved16:24 Not valuing yourself hurts others22:42 Lost friends setting healthy boundaries28:50 Ignored dangerous physical warning signs35:06 Always open to help others39:23 Stronger person after a complete breakdownEnter Rowena Hicks's World:TikTok | YouTubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 11, 2025 • 48min
Casual Chats to Real Contracts | Andréa Spearman | Ep 842
"Perfection is not the goal. It's not the goal at all. I'm always learning new things about these settings, because when I first started, there was a particular distributor of podcasting that I later learned was kind of predatory. So it's like there's an evolution of learning." Andréa SpearmanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Andréa Spearman as they explore how to build authentic community connections without waiting for perfection. Discover why starting where you are, crackling audio and all, can create more impact than polished content ever could.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 Andrea introduces herself as connector1:14 Building community through shared resources2:46 Started podcast during pandemic lockdown7:35 Five years building grassroots platform12:19 Managing five jobs while podcasting17:27 Raw conversations versus polished content24:14 Dance background shapes creative approach32:30 Supporting Oakland's political transformation37:33 Elevating Black theater and artists46:39 Embracing authenticity over perfectionEnter Andréa Spearman's World:Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 9, 2025 • 42min
The Creative Process Behind Breakthrough Art | Sarah Kappos | Ep 841
"If I'm going to raise my children to believe that their dreams matter, then my dreams also have to matter." Sarah KapposJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Sarah Kappos to uncover the truth about "weaving the human fabric" through art and recovery. This conversation reveals how authentic community forms when artists embrace vulnerability and create dedicated spaces for deep creative work.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 Host welcomes creative trailblazer Sarah0:43 Sarah explains weaving human fabric2:46 Recent desert retreat project discussed5:17 Creating documentary from retreat experience7:31 Four year journey to manifestation12:51 Overcoming mental blocks and fears20:00 Dark side of creativity explored24:46 Recovery community and art connection31:00 Leap of faith philosophy explained36:56 Muse transformation and artistic evolutionEnter Sarah Kappos' World:Instagram | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 7, 2025 • 46min
From Self Doubt to Unstoppable Confidence | Darrin Peppard & Ron Nussbaum | Ep 840
"Leadership is an infinite game that you can play. Once you have it, you have it, but you can easily lose it. And if you're not consistently evolving, you're moving backwards." Ron NussbaumJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Darrin Peppard & Ron Nussbaum as they reveal the game-changing question that transforms self-doubt into unstoppable confidence. Discover why leadership is an infinite game and how the right mindset separates outliers from everyone else.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 Introductions and guest backgrounds1:13 Bridging careers to next level3:42 Mission-driven problem solving approach7:44 Leadership as infinite game10:17 Powerful question reframing technique14:55 Clarity conversations with yourself18:43 Leadership versus business building23:52 Seasons of skill development29:07 Titles versus actual function41:22 Impact fueled by financesEnter Darrin Peppard's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Ron Nussbaum's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 4, 2025 • 44min
How Small Acts Create Big Change | William Royce, Tania Moraes, Tom LeNoble | Ep 839
"If you don't know your voice, and if you're not willing to be that first one that goes and asks for what you want, then you're not going to end up where you want to actually be." Tania MoraesJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with William Royce, Tania Moraes, & Tom LeNoble in a raw conversation about transitioning from corporate life to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Learn how these reality creators turned their biggest challenges into powerful missions that transform lives daily.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 Niiamah introduces three service-oriented entrepreneurs0:52 William shares military background, nonprofit work2:18 Tanya discusses creative house mission3:09 Tom explains philanthropist journey4:28 Belonging challenges in fundraising discussed6:03 Voice and leadership importance highlighted8:19 Corporate to service transition explored12:33 Building community through listening emphasized15:18 Growth through networking and learning22:17 Reality creation and mindset shiftsEnter William Royce's World:Instagram | WebsiteEnter Tania Moraes' World: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteEnter Tom LeNoble's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Oct 2, 2025 • 42min
Turn Service Into Sustainable Business | Evan Sitler-Bates, Brian Friedlander | Ep 838
"You can give away tons of knowledge, 90% of your knowledge, for free... And that's your secret sauce, that then you're going to get the sale." Evan Sitler-BatesJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Evan Sitler-Bates and Brian Friedlander as they reveal why choosing the hardest path in business actually leads to the biggest breakthroughs. Discover how embracing challenges instead of avoiding them creates unstoppable competitive advantages.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 Introductions and business missions1:17 VR training for first responders2:43 Criteria for business evolution5:51 Embracing challenges over easy paths8:20 Time patience in entrepreneurship11:42 Biggest business surprises revealed14:24 Service mission drives success17:57 Balancing free value with profit24:40 Real time failure handling34:33 Problems evolve with growthEnter Evan Sitler-Bates' World:LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Enter Brian Friedlander's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | Websitehttps://youtube.com/@ assistivetekContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community


