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If You Are Stuck In Life – Choose Different | Ep 676

March 24, 2025 by June

“All of us have the opportunity to always choose differently. It’s the choices that we make that brings us in life to where we are right now.” – Marianita Santiago

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Marianita Santiago as they explore the game of life and making intentional choices. Discover how Marianita transformed her personal struggles with mental health into a platform for helping others through comedy and speaking.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction of Marianita

0:39 – Marianita introduces herself

1:14 – Playing the game of life

2:53 – Finding Marianita on Instagram

3:57 – Career shift journey

5:14 – Dreams in a box

6:53 – Comedy journey begins

8:57 – Impact through comedy

10:31 – The long game path

14:33 – Deep personal revelations

17:39 – Juggling multiple roles

20:24 – Chasing big dreams

22:55 – Age doesn’t limit dreams

25:49 – Death is the only limit

28:38 – Choosing differently exercise

33:45 – Using struggles to advance

36:00 – Final message

37:10 – Connect with Marianita

38:35 – Marianita’s personal insight

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Restart Dead Projects, Win Big | Steve Cauthren, Sophie Daniels | Ep 675

March 21, 2025 by June

“Originality is not just in the way you succeed. It’s also in the way that you fail.” – Steve Cauthren

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Steve Cauthren, and Sophie Daniels for a vulnerable conversation about restarting creative projects after extended breaks. The trio discusses how to overcome the mental barriers of feeling like a fraud, the paralysis of perfectionism, and the power of simply showing up authentically.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions

0:35 Steve introduces himself

1:29 Sophie Daniels introduces herself

2:13 Discussion on podcast breaks

4:16 Steve shares podcasting journey

6:51 Dealing with creative blocks

9:25 Getting past mental blockages

11:55 Sharing vulnerability helps others

16:24 Just do it anyway

18:39 Sophie Daniels on first episodes

20:01 Handling outdated content fears

22:54 Editing vs raw conversations

25:12 Natural content connects better

25:58 Being authentically yourself

29:57 Finding your own format

33:11 Originality in failure too

37:46 Final thoughts and gratitude

39:13 Sophie Daniels’s contact information

40:32 Steve’s contact information

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From Broke To Coaching CEOs | Gordon Faulkner | EP 674

March 20, 2025 by June

“Who are you before the world told you who you should be?” – Gordon Faulkner

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Gordon Faulkner @gordfaulkner for insights on creating personal growth strategies that liberate unconventional entrepreneurs from self-sabotage. Gordon shares his journey from caregiver burnout to becoming a sought-after coach for CEOs through embracing his authentic leadership style.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Podcast introduction

0:46 – Gordon’s current work

1:03 – Gordon’s happy path

2:26 – Two businesses explained

3:51 – Two years ago situation

5:52 – Transformational beach exercise

7:31 – Identity circles explained

9:43 – Business transformation journey

11:04 – Zero money situation

12:11 – Morning intention walks

14:07 – Helping successful people

16:44 – Client success stories

18:21 – Word-of-mouth referrals

19:49 – Psychiatrist endorsement impact

21:33 – Creating immediate experiences

23:41 – Current business challenges

25:56 – Courage to delegate

28:28 – AB reaction theory

31:24 – Powerful language patterns

33:13 – Three-part permission exercise

38:07 – Closing and contact info

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Fund Your Dreams With Your Skills | Rod Pancine | Ep 673

March 17, 2025 by June

“Craft your life intentionally—some seasons require more focus on earning, others allow more focus on creating. Both serve your wholeness.” – Rod Pancine

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Rod Pancine in a heart-to-heart about finding wholeness as a creative professional. Rod explains his breakthrough moment when he stopped seeing his commercial design work as competing with his art and instead embraced it as enabling his creative expression.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Niiamah introduces the episode

0:42 – Rod thanks Niiamah

1:03 – Rod’s background begins

3:15 – Defining art vs design

4:54 – Tension between creativity/survival

9:32 – Niiamah unpacks Rod’s insight

12:04 – Example of creative constraints

14:28 – Making passion happen

16:51 – Being your own sponsor

21:23 – Niiamah shares personal experience

25:45 – Rod appreciates the conversation

27:27 – Rod shares contact information

28:03 – Insight about finding tribe

28:27 – Closing thoughts

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Break Perfectionism, Find Real Success | Angie Wisdom | Ep 672

March 16, 2025 by June

“Our mind is truly what limits us. You think you’re being realistic, but you’re only actually operating in what you know and what your mind can see.” – Angie Wisdom

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Angie Wisdom @angiewisdomlifecoach for a powerful conversation about building businesses methodically and finding joy in the journey. Discover how self-trust and authentic leadership can help you achieve ambitious goals without sacrificing happiness.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

0:53 – Angie introduces herself

1:54 – Current game being played

2:46 – Building businesses methodically

4:34 – Counterintuitive business wisdom

6:33 – Authenticity over perfection

9:12 – Performance junkie mindset

10:59 – Mindset vs. mechanics

13:49 – Visionary and architect rooms

16:00 – Joy and impact

18:07 – Self-trust explained

20:16 – Navigating growth challenges

22:25 – Avoiding comparison trap

24:37 – Growth mindset realization

26:47 – Evolution of coaching journey

28:37 – Time and evolution

31:30 – Journey not destination

33:51 – Current ambitious projects

36:33 – Pragmatic optimism

39:37 – Realistic vs. limitless thinking

40:09 – Morning mindset routine

43:08 – Final insights, contact

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How Stillness Doubles Your Results | Marissa Krupa | Ep 671

March 15, 2025 by June

“Beginning from stillness creates a wonderful place to start. It’s where creativity is born and authenticity thrives.” – Marissa Krupa

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Marissa Krupa as they dive into trauma-informed leadership and the power of mindful practices. Experience how one minute of stillness can create ripples that change your entire approach to life and business.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

0:56 – Marissa introduces herself

1:54 – One-minute stillness practice

2:58 – Benefits of beginning stillness

4:06 – Marissa’s personal journey

8:07 – Creating space for contribution

10:26 – Vulnerability in conversation

12:08 – Self-awareness during stillness

14:24 – Yoga philosophy in leadership

16:24 – Meta-conversation begins

18:02 – Experiencing the future now

20:10 – Results vs. process orientation

27:27 – Finding courage to breathe

29:55 – Starting with personal practice

37:35 – Stillness becomes natural leadership

41:22 – Integrating self-care authentically

46:46 – How to connect

47:40 – Final insights shared

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