June

“You can’t be a people pleaser and be authentic at the same time. There is absolutely no way that they can happen.” Brittany Johnson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Brittany A. Johnson as they reveal why most entrepreneurs hit success and feel empty inside. Get actionable tools to build sustainable businesses that honor your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing from a trauma expert who’s lived it.

Timestamps:

0:00 Brittany Johnson introduction begins

0:34 Building without balance causes burnout

1:51 Physical wounds from overbuilding

4:29 Staying in the game matters

7:51 Helper’s fatigue and recharging

14:21 Being labeled unprofessional early

19:34 Authenticity requires no choice

23:50 People pleasing blocks authenticity

31:49 Keep your core self

38:35 Body tells you truth

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“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 Hicks

“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 Hicks

Join 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.

Timestamps:
0:01 Rowena shares burnout story
0:47 Education leader works crazy hours
2:00 Forgot to care for herself
6:06 Redefining what greatness means
9:28 Success definition completely evolved
16:24 Not valuing yourself hurts others
22:42 Lost friends setting healthy boundaries
28:50 Ignored dangerous physical warning signs
35:06 Always open to help others
39:23 Stronger person after complete breakdown

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“Success comes from the confidence to walk into whatever that next situation is and know that you’re equipped to create success.” William Bissett

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with William Bissett, Dr. Carleah East, and Carl Denne as they share the counterintuitive strategies that built their empires. Find out why failing forward is the secret to unstoppable growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 Meet three successful entrepreneurs

1:30 William Bissett flips wealth management approach

1:46 Dr. East manages energy restoration

2:53 Carl Denne teaches kickboxing transformation

5:14 Assumptions versus authentic reality

11:42 Client breakthrough changes everything

17:31 Being fully human drives success

20:05 Personal stories create business growth

29:08 Navigate uncertainty with opportunity mindset

38:18 Believe in yourself completely

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“It doesn’t serve the world when you’re sitting there with all the awful atrocities and you can’t connect to yourself and your pleasure.” Crystal Franco

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Crystal Franco in a raw conversation about nervous system regulation and building businesses around unconventional expertise. Learn why your unique combination of skills creates rarity in the marketplace.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces Crystal Franco
1:31 Crystal explains “pleasure fairy”
2:44 Diving into pleasure concepts
6:26 Identity adoption and fairiness
9:16 Pleasure beyond surface levels
13:30 Nervous system and ecstasy
16:07 Pleasure during uncertain times
20:25 Life force energy discussion
22:56 Business model and success
31:12 Mastery and unique combinations

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“Don’t be afraid, because the unknown is scary, but staying in your comfort zone is scarier.” Maryann Rivera-Dannert

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Natalie Francis-Clarke and Maryann Rivera-Dannert as they reveal why staying in your comfort zone is actually scarier than the unknown. Discover the moment these entrepreneurs knew their corporate work was done and how they built businesses aligned with their values.

Timestamps:

0:00 Roundtable conversation with trailblazers

0:48 Natalie shares nonprofit origin story

2:30 Maryann introduces empowerment solutions business

5:00 First time authoring experience

6:55 Corporate burnout leads therapy

10:17 Generational conditioning affects women caregivers

13:17 Friend’s tough love saves life

15:47 Surrounding yourself with achievers

20:40 Leaving misaligned corporate position

22:36 Fear acronym redefined powerfully

29:24 Learning when work is done

38:58 Inclusive leadership means boundaries

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“I don’t want to speak from scabs. I want to speak from scars. Because if we’re speaking from scabs, we’re bleeding all over everybody.” Dr. Cathy Sarvis

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Cathy Sarvis as Dr. Cathy coaches Niiamah live on overcoming the trap of conventional success. Learn the difference between problem-solving and possibility creation, and why you might be using your legs when you have wings.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and guest background
1:55 Corporate sales professional transformation story
5:30 Building outlier business approach
7:50 Childhood origins of helping others
10:07 Hidden costs of greatness
11:43 App creation from divorce journey
19:56 Live coaching session begins
32:26 Rediscovering wings and flying again
45:12 Passion versus security discussion
51:15 Final insights and takeaways 

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