Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

Niiamah Ashong
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Jun 24, 2025 • 43min

Managing People, Content, and Expectations | Lola Baston, Sean Wright [Toshi] | Ep 766 | Throwback

"I've never done this. I don't understand this. This isn't working for me. The things don't change with people's age. It changes with their understanding." - LolaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Lola Baston @DirtyLola and Sean Wright [Toshi] @heyytoshi as they dive deep into the reality of creative entrepreneurship. This raw conversation explores the hidden work behind success and why the grind never really stops, even after achieving visible accomplishments.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 - Show introduction and welcome0:55 - Lola introduces herself2:45 - Toshi shares his background3:51 - Discussion on continuous grinding9:41 - Hidden work behind success19:40 - Money and vision discussion24:08 - Managing people and content31:30 - Career evolution stories37:37 - Final thoughts and wrap-upEnter Lola Baston's World:Facebook | InstagramEnter Sean Wright's [Toshi] World:InstagramContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThis episode was originally aired on: 1/10/2025
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Jun 23, 2025 • 47min

How These Outliers Turned Risk into Reward | Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Amber Hickman, Travis Neville, Anthony Atiase, Anthony Payton | Ep 765 | Throwback

"You miss 100% of the shots that you don't take... I refuse to go into old age and look back and say, 'Wow, I should have done X, Y and Z.'" - Anthony PaytonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez @enriqueacostagonzalez1, Amber Hickman, Travis Neville, Anthony Payton @hottubtony65, and Anthony Atiase @AnthonyAtiae for a powerful conversation about the hidden costs of success and the courage to bet on yourself. These five remarkable leaders share their raw experiences of navigating resistance while staying true to their missions.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 panel0:39 - Enrique introduces leadership background1:07 - Amber discusses mindful rabbit1:40 - Travis shares writing journey2:23 - Anthony P discusses media work2:59 - Anthony A introduces podcast4:32 - Discussion on belief systems11:25 - Hidden costs of success20:40 - Dealing with resistance29:17 - Taking shots and risks34:23 - Time and growth discussion41:52 - Closing insights and contactsEnter Enrique Acosta Gonzalez's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Anthony Atiase's World:Facebook | LinkedInEnter Anthony Payton's World:Instagram | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode inititally publishe on: 1/9/2025
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Jun 22, 2025 • 43min

From Hobby To Life Mission Fast | Neal Oates, Jr., Ebi Ogbu | Ep 764 | Throwback

"I used to think I had to bring value to rooms. Then I realized I am the value." Neil Oates Jr.Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback episode with Neal Oates Jr. and Ebi Ogbu as they reveal how a near-death experience unlocked unlimited potential and transformed limiting beliefs into life missions. Discover why you don't need permission to be great - you just need to show up as the value you already 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:0:54 Neil shares his life philosophy2:59 Near-death experience changes everything completely6:55 Amy discusses dimming her light10:07 Neil explains creating your reality13:13 Amy asks herself why not17:14 Acknowledgment and gratitude for vulnerability18:08 Beliefs that need upgrading discussion24:54 Constant decision making for greatness31:05 Investment costs for authentic showing42:03 Final insights and connectionsEnter Neal Oates, Jr.'s World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Ebi Ogbu's World:Instagram Continue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially published on: 1/8/2025
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Jun 21, 2025 • 47min

How to Move From Lone Wolf To Pack Leader | Chris Lee, Lauren Lefkowitz | Ep 763 | Throwback

"If you try to do everything, then you're not doing anything well." Chris LeeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Chris Lee and Lauren Lefkowitz as they share leadership coaching insights from corporate burnout to authentic success. Discover the entrepreneurial mindset shift from "fine" to extraordinary living.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:0:34 Chris shares conservation leadership journey2:22 Lauren discusses escaping corporate trap3:41 Strange accident breaks both shoulders6:33 Letting go of doing everything8:40 Squirrels don't build dams lesson12:27 Stop deciding you can't succeed16:11 Moving to beach town example22:29 Building support systems and mentorship26:33 Trees lean toward light naturally39:12 Finding tribes of fellow outliersEnter Chris Lee's World:LinkedInEnter Lauren Lefkowitz's World:Instagram | TikTok | LinkedInContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially published on: 1/7/2025
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Jun 20, 2025 • 49min

Stop Waiting And Start Failing Your Way to Success | Rima Maamari, Mike Brown, Pritha Lal, Afia Addo, Ebube | Ep 762 | Throwback

"The end goal is not, will they be my client? The end goal is, will I be able to make a difference?" Pritha LalJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Rima Maamari, Mike Brown, Pritha Lal, Afia Addo, and Ebube as they reveal how embracing failure became their biggest breakthrough. Discover why starting over as a beginner might be the key to unlocking your next level of 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:00:35 Rima shares marketing and podcasting journey01:33 Mike discusses wellness coaching business launch02:33 Pritha explains authenticity coaching practice development03:37 Afia talks tech career transitions05:09 Ebube describes software engineering farm business07:02 Discussion on beliefs requiring growth upgrades16:43 Panel explores starting over as beginners23:47 Stories about overcoming impossible seeming challenges33:15 Conversation about perseverance versus pivoting moments42:00 Final insights and community connection importanceEnter Rima Maamari's World:Instagram Enter Mike Brown's World:Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTubeEnter Pritha Lal's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Afia Addo's World:Facebook | Instagram Continue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially published on: 1/6/2025
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Jun 19, 2025 • 49min

What Makes You Different Makes You Valuable | Hannah Vela, Richard Oelberger, Gretchen Holmes | Ep 761 | Throwback

"Our imagination really is our only limit - if we can see it as possible, it's available to us." Hannah VelaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback episode with Hannah Vela, Richard Oelberger, and Gretchen Holmes as they share the limiting beliefs they had to destroy to build meaningful businesses. Learn how redefining success on your own terms creates unstoppable momentum.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 outlier guests1:06 Hannah shares sexuality healing work1:45 Richard discusses men's mountain retreats2:22 Gretchen explains transformation after cancer3:52 Belief shifts needed for growth9:57 Hannah discusses imagination as limitation11:25 Richard embraces inner child vision14:17 Getting authentic messages out there26:59 Vulnerability in upcoming projects35:45 Unconventional client attraction strategiesEnter Hannah Vela's World:Instagram Enter Richard Oelberger's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially aired on: 1/3/2025
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Jun 18, 2025 • 49min

Stop Waiting For Permission Now | Joseph Brandon, Dwight Hurst | Ep 760 | Throwback

"You are going to disappoint people and they're going to let you down - that's part of being people, and accepting that opens the door to work better with ourselves and others." Dwight HurstJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback episode with Joseph Brandon and Dwight Hurst as they discuss turning unconventional ideas into reality, from using role-playing games in therapy to building multiple creative businesses. Get practical strategies for overcoming perfectionism and disappointing people on purpose.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:00:32 Josh introduces his creative journey02:21 Dwight shares Broken Brain podcast05:45 Role-playing games in therapy discussion08:59 Experimenting with unconventional methods14:55 Floodgates open when starting20:42 Streamlining creative processes matters24:28 Organization systems need variety31:25 Beliefs to upgrade for growth37:36 Costs of creative success45:12 Final insights and connectionsEnter Dwight Hurst's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially aired on: 1/2/2025
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Jun 17, 2025 • 48min

Find Your True Alignment Fast | Jonathan Bonanno, Jerry Idowu | Ep 759 | Throwback

"Even when you try and you fail, you are kind of succeeding. When you fail and you learn from your mistakes, you are a step ahead." Jerry IdowuJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Jonathan Bonanno, Jerry Idowu as they expose the difference between active and passive income mindsets. Learn how unconventional entrepreneurs build authentic leadership through embracing vulnerability and strategic nos.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:00:00 Niiamah introduces two outliers01:00 JB explains organizational psychology work02:23 Jerry shares "Matters That Matter" podcast06:27 Jerry discusses money mindset shifts09:04 JB talks expanding comfort zones14:16 Jerry shares comfort zone stories25:52 JB discusses workshop retreat project33:21 Jerry explains capacity building work39:43 JB gives powerful no story45:00 Jerry shares key insight takeawayEnter Jonathan "JB" Bonanno's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Enter Jerry Idowu's World:Instagram | Twitter Continue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially published on: 1/1/2025
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Jun 16, 2025 • 47min

How Outliers Create Their Own Success | Stephen Jaye, Heather Larson, Beau Monroe, Frahelis Perez | Ep 758 |Throwback

"You will never reach your full potential being anyone but yourself." Beau MonroeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Stephen Jaye, Heather Larson, Beau Monroe, Frahelis Perez in an unfiltered conversation about overcoming limiting beliefs that keep unconventional entrepreneurs small. Learn powerful strategies for building meaningful communities while staying true to your authentic leadership style.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 introduces four entrepreneur guests1:09 Stephen discusses social media addiction1:24 Heather explains destiny architecture approach3:28 Frahelis shares relationship podcast journey4:36 Beau discusses medicine cabinet podcast7:06 Stephen overcame not enough beliefs8:44 Heather cleared twenty year limiting belief11:44 Frahelis left toxic relationship patterns14:20 Beau learned to show authentic self16:48 Group discusses overcoming hidden challengesEnter Stephen Jaye's World:Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeEnter Heather Larson's World:Instagram | TwitterEnter Frahelis Perez's World: Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially aired on: 12/31/2024
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Jun 15, 2025 • 45min

First Principles Thinking That Actually Work | Nicole Gibson | Ep 757 | Throwback

"The better the entrepreneur, the more intentional they are about the problem they're trying to solve and the solutions they come up with to solve that problem." Nicole GibsonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Nicole Gibson for an honest conversation about the entrepreneurial journey from movement leader to tech founder. Learn why authentic leadership means choosing the hard path and how suffering can become your greatest teacher.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 Nicole introduces problem-solving approach2:29 First principles thinking explained4:57 In Truth technology overview9:22 Hard work grounds visionary ideas13:05 Simple principles remain important18:17 Love requires facing challenges21:19 COVID pivot changed everything29:55 Necker Island all-in decision35:29 Success isn't guaranteed message40:14 Current product development statusEnter Nicole Gibson's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityEpisode initially published on 12/30/2024

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