June

Outwork the System: Why Specialization + Intensity = Success | Frank Rolfe | Ep 778

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people don’t.” Frank Rolfe

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Frank Rolfe in this game-changing conversation about leveraging time as a weapon in business. Frank shares how he built a billboard empire by doing what others said was impossible and why questioning authority is key to breakthrough success.

Timestamps:

0:00 Frank introduces life philosophy
1:04 Billboard business origin story
3:15 Why billboards as choice
10:49 Outworking competitors strategy explained
14:01 Gas crisis work ethic
20:36 Time management insights shared
25:47 Specialization versus generalist approach
40:01 Mobile home timing advantage
46:04 Wrap up conversation begins
51:47 Harvard happiness study findings

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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 Medley

Join 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.

Timestamps:

0:00 Leslie introduces herself authentically

0:42 Human embodiment coach background

2:23 Profound conversation prediction discussion

3:42 Building business before mainstream

8:25 Trailblazer bushwhacker jungle metaphor

10:06 Beginner mindset versus comparison

14:00 Magic versus analytical thinking

22:42 Playing and creating authentically

26:18 Experiences over luxury trends

32:04 Nervous system capacity building

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Find What Drives You, Build Lasting Success | Diondra Filicetti | EP 691

“The path to mastery is far simpler than sometimes we think – it’s a combination of being engaged in our own learning experiences, mistakes, and practice.” – Diondra Filicetti

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Diondra Filicetti for a candid discussion about finding what truly drives your entrepreneurial journey. They share vulnerable perspectives on balancing family needs with self-actualization goals and why letting go of certain pursuits actually expands your potential.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Niiamah welcomes Diondra

0:35 – Diondra expresses appreciation

1:19 – Diondra introduces herself

1:51 – Discussing learning and development

2:24 – Defining engagement at work

4:09 – The language of mastery

6:27 – Path to mastery explained

7:29 – Volume versus learning effectively

8:56 – Refining through experimentation

10:18 – Discussing the letting go process

13:42 – Focus creates deeper expertise

15:43 – Finding what drives you

18:00 – Exploring personal motivations

20:33 – Discussing Maslow’s hierarchy

24:08 – Embracing all needs levels

27:37 – Team engagement challenges

29:55 – Recognizing disengaged team members

33:12 – Examining quiet quitting phenomenon

35:13 – Engagement spectrum discussion

37:55 – Human capital strategies shared

43:16 – Making employees feel heard

45:38 – Final advice: embrace messiness

48:53 – Being intentional with time

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How to Create Real Change with Intentional Living | Edith Ivhay Rosenblat | Ep 688

“Self love, to me, is not wasting one minute on someone else’s dream until I take care of mine.” – Edith Ivhay Rosenblat

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Edith Ivhay Rosenblat as they delve into the power of intentional living and refusing to procrastinate on personal dreams. Witness how embracing vulnerability and leaving behind old coping mechanisms can lead to building meaningful communities and authentic leadership.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Trailblazer concept

0:57 – Edith introduces herself

2:19 – Discussing old tools

2:46 – Safety nets explained

3:10 – Current vs past tools

3:39 – New life approach

6:07 – Purpose behind choices

7:07 – Learning from others

8:01 – Serving others question

8:35 – Serving the addict

9:13 – Podcast names revealed

11:12 – Universe gifts discussion

11:55 – Content creation approach

12:26 – Exciting life shifts

14:27 – Releasing limiting beliefs

15:07 – Staying motivated

15:48 – Feeling the pain

16:37 – Addressing procrastination

17:15 – Prioritizing personal dreams

19:58 – Active slowdown practice

21:04 – Meditation changes perception

24:37 – Advice for struggling outliers

25:13 – Understanding personal shadows

27:10 – Message for outliers

27:46 – Contact information shared

28:22 – Edith’s personal takeaway

29:20 – Closing remarks

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Watch This If You’re Creatively Exhausted | Laurie Seymour, Chelsea Kong | Ep 685

“When I feel overwhelmed or burned out, it’s because I’ve forgotten my connection to source.” – Laurie Seymour

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Laurie Seymour @laurie.seymour and Chelsea Kong to discover the power of internal guidance for high-performing leaders. This conversation reveals how embracing vulnerability leads to extraordinary productivity and fulfillment in your entrepreneurial journey.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome to Outliers Edge

0:51 – Thanks for having us

1:06 – Laurie introduces herself

2:28 – Chelsea introduces herself

3:13 – Chelsea’s 80+ books

3:38 – Quantum connection process explained

4:52 – Faith as inspiration source

6:34 – Laurie’s creation process

8:38 – Connection without great ideas

10:37 – When inspiration doesn’t come

11:56 – Capacity versus balance

13:20 – Burnout and overwhelm

13:54 – Limitless connection explained

15:44 – Trust and internal guidance

17:36 – Unconditional remembrance book

20:21 – Niiamah on open questions

22:31 – Values of staying open

24:31 – Chelsea’s simpler approach

28:46 – The unlimited source concept

30:48 – Living room sessions explained

33:14 – Not limiting possibilities

35:40 – Sister as illustrator

37:45 – Finding collaborators naturally

39:43 – Timing isn’t up to us

43:43 – Where to find Chelsea

45:07 – Where to find Laurie

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Jim’s Daily Trick That Will Keep You On Track | Jim Hunter Celestin | Ep 684

“Whatever you do, make sure you do it right, even if it’s a service, make sure you do it like you were getting paid for it.” – Jim Hunter Celestin

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Jim Hunter Celestin as they explore the art of embracing your unique path as an outlier. Jim shares powerful insights about consistency, overcoming perfectionism, and building systems that make success sustainable.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Niiamah introduces conversation

0:50 – Speaker welcomes audience

1:13 – Jim introduces himself

1:52 – Jim’s background shared

2:04 – Jim’s career journey

2:36 – Discussion on unpredictable paths

3:04 – Father’s influential advice

3:55 – Current exciting projects

5:38 – Problem-solving mindset discussion

7:51 – Book writing challenges

9:19 – Jim questions Niiamah

11:18 – Discussion on expectations

14:32 – Perfection versus progress

17:41 – Glass half-full perspective

20:09 – Perfectionism challenges addressed

21:16 – Being the only vs best

23:41 – Identity and self-improvement

27:16 – Avoiding comfort zones

31:13 – Jim shows mobile studio

35:13 – Honesty with yourself

40:57 – Linear vs cyclic creation

46:12 – Final insights shared

48:30 – Contact information given

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Heal Yourself Then Sell Your Healing | Kristy Painter, Shira J Rodriguez, Helen Mei Chan | Ep 683

“When we love something that we’re doing, energy flows more easily. That’s when we manifest more easily.” – Helen Mei Chan

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Kristy Painter @kpainter320, Helen Mei Chan @harmonicsoundhealing888, and Shira J Rodriguez @shirajrodriguez for a transformative conversation about combining passions and creating authentic work. These outliers share how they’ve turned their unique gifts into businesses that bring beauty, wellness, and healing to their communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Niiamah introduces the roundtable

0:42 – Christy shares her background

1:46 – Combining real estate and wellness

2:50 – Helen introduces herself

4:34 – Shira shares her story

7:16 – Discussion of finding beauty

8:31 – Helen’s sound healing demonstration

12:24 – Reflections on the experience

14:35 – Like-minded versus like-hearted

16:37 – Helen’s unique musical approach

21:06 – Building legacies

23:30 – Walking life’s edges

27:15 – Purpose to help people

30:15 – Endings begin new beginnings

34:57 – Authentic business development

40:31 – Final insights shared

41:51 – Contact information exchange

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Turn Hesitation Into Immediate Action | Nancy Florence | Ep 677

“The magical thing that happens when you sell everything is that the more you sell, the more free and light you feel.” – Nancy Florence

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Nancy Florence for a raw conversation about how death became the catalyst for creating a freedom-focused life as digital nomads. Nancy shares both the liberation and challenges of world-schooling her children across multiple countries while running her coaching business and redefining what stability truly means.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to podcast

 1:21 – Niiamah explains episode purpose

3:48 – Nancy’s current lifestyle

4:28 – Digital nomad beginnings

5:22 – Creating the freedom plan

10:14 – Catalyst for change

17:44 – Kids’ transition discussion

20:26 – Not initially considering nomadism

21:15 – Death as catalyst

27:53 – Clearing house metaphor

29:11 – Leaving friends discussion

30:44 – Already being different

40:41 – Different life experiences

44:08 – Nancy offers help

44:32 – Insight from conversation

45:22 – Closing thoughts

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