Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

Niiamah Ashong
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Jul 4, 2025 • 45min

Authentic Beats Perfect Every Time | Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts | Ep 776

"Anyone who doesn't like change is screwed. We're in a world where you have to lean into change." Ian GottsJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts as they reveal why asking the question behind the question unlocks opportunities others miss. Discover how authentic leadership means embracing AI as an augmenter, not a threat.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 Roundtable with three trailblazers begins1:52 Carl's 44-year financial journey2:24 Russell's humble authentic approach3:41 Ian's tech leadership evolution8:19 AI changing everything rapidly15:45 Five months makes you expert19:56 Jobs versus AI reality check27:27 Overcoming financial decision bias32:07 Secret sauce: simplifying complexity41:29 Connect deeper, YouTube channelsEnter Karl Schilling's World:Facebook | Twitter / X  | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
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Jul 3, 2025 • 37min

Turn Your Story Into Success | Seema Giri | Ep 775

"We think that what we've done is not a big deal because we're living it, but when you start sharing it becomes a big deal to others." Seema GiriJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Seema Giri for an intimate conversation about showing up authentically in corporate spaces and business. Learn how bringing your whole self to work can create better results and deeper fulfillment.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 Introduction to Seema Giri2:40 Trusting gut over security5:04 Showing up authentically7:10 Corporate results from wholeness9:17 Feeling incomplete without integration12:29 Divine timing versus impatience16:21 Course correction and U-turns19:50 Extraordinary stories seem ordinary25:28 Structure enables creative freedom32:46 Letting go enables growthEnter Seema Giri's World: Twitter / X | TikTok | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
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Jul 2, 2025 • 34min

Trust Your Path Not Their Map | Adaure Anyanwu | Ep 774

"For me, belonging has just really become making my inner me happy, and that inner me is my inner child. I know how confident I was back in fourth grade - I was doing any and everything." Adaure AnyanwuJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Adaure Anyanwu @All_Things_Ada as they explore how to turn life's biggest setbacks into your greatest breakthroughs. Discover why planning your next five moves before you need them is the secret to thriving as an unconventional entrepreneur.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 trailblazing guest1:03 Adaure shares unconventional path2:13 Deep alignment since childhood4:33 Financial services secret knowledge6:46 Standing out in red suit10:19 Belonging means inner child happiness15:51 Pharmacy school pivot story20:48 MBA while building business26:44 Natural skincare brand launch33:39 Remember be you on purposeEnter Adaure Anyanwu's World:Instagram | TikTok | YoutubeContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
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Jul 1, 2025 • 47min

Fix Your Nervous System Fix Everything | Leslie Medley | Ep 773

"The money is beautiful, the success is amazing, but who we become along the journey - that's the prize." Leslie MedleyJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Leslie Medley as they reveal why most entrepreneurs kill their own magic. This conversation will transform how you think about consistency versus authenticity.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 Leslie introduces herself authentically0:42 Human embodiment coach background2:23 Profound conversation prediction discussion3:42 Building business before mainstream8:25 Trailblazer bushwhacker jungle metaphor10:06 Beginner mindset versus comparison14:00 Magic versus analytical thinking22:42 Playing and creating authentically26:18 Experiences over luxury trends32:04 Nervous system capacity buildingEnter Leslie Medley's World: Instagram | TikTokContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community
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Jun 30, 2025 • 55min

Turn life's Unpredictability Into Entrepreneurial Advantage | Dr. Sande Bargeron, Juliana Bruno, Benedict Odjobo, Mahsa Rezaei | Ep 772 | Throwback

"It's all about progress and not perfection - everything you do, you don't need to think about perfection, but progress." Benedict OdjoboJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong), in this throwback conversation with Dr. Sande Bargeron, Juliana Bruno, Benedict Odjobo, Mahsa Rezaei in this raw conversation about embracing vulnerability and turning life's unpredictability into entrepreneurial advantage. Discover how these high-performing leaders balance multiple identities while creating purposeful businesses that serve 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:0:46 Doctor Sandy shares medical holistic journey2:45 Juliana introduces transformational coaching work4:08 Masa discusses immigrant entrepreneur story7:24 Benedict explains tech mentoring mission11:06 Stepping out comfort zones discussion16:05 Flexibility versus rigid planning approaches23:01 Purpose driving business passion exploration29:59 Living in multiple worlds navigation42:03 Trailblazing paths nobody walked before49:34 Networking takeaways and connection sharingEnter Dr. Sande Bargeron's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeEnter Juliana Bruno's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Mahsa Rezaei World: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially aired on: 1/20/2025
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Jun 29, 2025 • 47min

Real Growth: Move Beyond Overthinking to Action | Adeola Oladeinde, Delonne Escoffery, Viktoriya Moore | Ep 771

"You don't know what you're capable of until you actually do it. You don't know what could happen until you actually invest in it." Adeola OladeindeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Adeola Oladeinde @shinethreu, Delonne Escoffery @desco25, and Viktoriya Moore @otus_podcast as they unpack the journey of personal evolution and community building. Through their diverse experiences in crochet business, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship, they reveal how breaking free from conventional thinking leads to extraordinary impact.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 welcome1:14 - Adeola discusses her game4:08 - Delonne shares community impact10:30 - Viktoriya introduces inflatable nightclub12:42 - Discussion on limiting beliefs16:53 - Self-reflection and growth20:07 - Victoria on self-awareness27:15 - Land ownership and community31:38 - Emotional regulation discussion37:24 - Travel's impact on perspective43:17 - Closing thoughts and contactsEnter Adeola Oladeinde's World:Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeEnter Delonne Escoffery's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Viktoriya Moore's World:Facebook | Instgram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially aired on: 1/17/2025
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Jun 28, 2025 • 48min

Transform Your Journey Through Simple Steps | Shubhada Keesara, Gregg Potter, Veruschka Normandeau | Ep 770

Join collaboration strategist Gregg Potter, founder of the International Institute on Collaboration, and healing arts coach Veruschka Normandeau, a master EFT practitioner, as they explore transformative journeys. They discuss the importance of emotional authenticity and finding unity in humanity. The guests advocate for starting small and learning from mistakes to foster growth. Veruschka shares her work with vibrational flower essences and tapping, while Gregg emphasizes collaborative frameworks that enhance teamwork, urging listeners to embrace their uniqueness.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 52min

Why Perfection Fails, and Authenticity Wins | Nicholas Higgins, Crystal Morgan, Timothy Lewis, Chris Warden, Caitie Eddy | Ep 768 | Throwback

"Perfectionism was holding me back. It was giving me fear. It was creating doubt." - Chris WardenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Nicholas Higgins @FHTribune, Crystal Morgan @crystalmorgancoaching, Timothy Lewis @stonehampress, Chris Warden @Prioritytrafficpodcast, and Caitie Eddy @caities_style_book for an intimate exploration of authenticity in leadership. Five remarkable individuals share their journeys of overcoming perfectionism and finding their unique voices in their respective fields.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 - Introduction of roundtable0:41 - Nicholas Higgins introduces himself1:32 - Crystal Morgan shares background2:27 - Timothy Lewis describes experiences4:17 - Chris Warden discusses career5:49 - Caitie Eddy explains mission7:38 - Discussion on mindsets begins15:54 - Exploring authenticity conversation27:42 - Edge comfort zone discussion38:51 - Future projects shared47:26 - Closing thoughts and contactsEnter Nicholas Higgins' World:Instagram | TwitterEnter Crystal Morgan's World:InstagramEnter Timothy Lewis's World:Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeEnter Chris Warden's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Caitie Eddy's World:Instagram | TikTokContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode initially aired on: 1/15/2025
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Jun 26, 2025 • 43min

Your Gift Is Your Power: Stop Playing Small and Lead | Nate Guadagni, Dorcas Salako, Celine Kitagawa | Ep 768 | Throwback

"Sometimes you're so focused on the door you want to open, you don't see the doors that are actually opening." - Celine KitagawaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with guests Nate Guadagni @boyogaofficial, Dorcas Salako @annie____e, and Celine Kitagawa @c.kit31 @Howdidweget__here for an intimate discussion about personal growth and transformation. Discover how embracing your true gifts can create ripple effects of positive change in your community.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 - Podcast introduction0:59 - Nate introduces himself3:17 - Dorcas shares her story5:01 - Celine's background and mission8:15 - Discussing gifts entering rooms10:42 - Understanding misunderstood chameleon concept14:50 - Dark sides of gifts17:41 - Figuring things out persistently20:35 - Community support discussion23:52 - Navigating uncertainty and paths27:15 - Personal example sharing30:49 - Soul calling discussion39:29 - Final insights sharingEnter Nate Guadagni's World:Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeEnter Dorcas Salako's World:Instagram | TikTokEnter Celine Kitagawa's World:Instagram | TikTokContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially aired on: 1/14/2025
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Jun 25, 2025 • 48min

Stop Hiding And Start Leading | Olivia Ashley, Nate Serrentino, Olujare Ogbe | Ep 767 | Throwback

"The more authentic I become... the better things seem to get in my life" - Nate SerrentinoJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Olivia Ashley @wildlyolivia, Nate Serrentino @savior.services, and Olujare Ogbe @lifeasiseeit88 as they explore the raw truth about authenticity and personal growth. Watch as these outliers share their journey from hiding in the shadows to embracing their authentic selves while building meaningful 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 and welcome4:29 - Nate shares his background7:34 - Olujare introduces herself11:50 - Discussing beliefs and growth14:03 - Exploring authenticity journey24:21 - Being visible vs being seen28:14 - Navigating personal darkness32:24 - Staying open while vulnerable38:50 - Power of community connection42:45 - Final thoughts and contactsEnter Olivia Ashley's World:Instagram Enter Nate Serrentino's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Olujare Ogbe's World:Facebook | Instagram | TwitterContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially published on: 1/13/2025

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