June

The Discomfort of Becoming with Cari Kenzie | Ep 445

“The only way I can have compassion out into the world, to truly empathize with other people to honor them, and to understand who they are without bias or judgment, to be a loving human is to do that for myself first” – Cari Kenzie

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) to explore the paradox of conscious leadership with Cari Kenzie. Discover how shifting your own consciousness can create massive culture change and empower others to reclaim their innate wisdom.

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.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro 

00:00:56 Exploring the disconnect

00:02:59 Where’s your heart?

00:06:54 Losing heart-centered conversations 

00:09:54 Why create “heart time”?

00:12:21 Self-doubt and business aspirations

00:15:02 Deciding heart couldn’t do business

00:18:22 Heart and business as separate

00:20:52 Thank you and the next steps

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Attract Clients Ready to Commit(Part 2) with Matteo Grosso Ep 443

“Create something that will be so valuable for them that they would go and ask a friend or family member for the money if they needed to.” – Niiamah

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Matteo Grosso and listen in on a game-changing discussion about scaling a coaching business to the next level. Walk away with a proven roadmap for attracting an abundance of dream clients.

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 – Glad to have part two

00:12 – Serve rather than please you

00:40 – Open to life-changing conversation? 

01:15 – Clarify direction & grow business

03:08 – Find solutions as problems arise

04:27 – Don’t make huge investments yet

05:29 – Create something truly valuable 

07:30 – Matteo has tremendous knowledge

08:55 – How to create a waitlist

10:45 – Adapt offer if you have clients

11:37 – Unnecessary pressure to overbuild

12:54 – Seeing from the right perspective

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Turning Financial Fears into Fuel for Growth (Part 1) with Audrey Heesch | Ep 439

“There are things you’re not going to be good at as an entrepreneur, you’re expected to do all of the things. And sometimes you have to do all of the things, especially when you’re starting out, you do have to wear all the hats.” – Audrey

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an enlightening conversation with Audrey Heesch about leveraging creativity and delegation to thrive as an unconventional entrepreneur. Don’t miss out!

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

00:00:01 Niiamah introduces the podcast 

00:01:06 Niiamah shares her experience of Audrey

00:03:04 Audrey reflects on Niiamah’s words 

00:05:42 Audrey’s professional journey  

00:12:51 Audrey’s mission with The Graceful Penny

00:16:16 Niiamah reflects on Audrey’s transformation work

00:19:49 Audrey’s offerings at The Graceful Penny

00:24:21 Niiamah sees parallels with her own work

00:26:19 Audrey: Advice for unconventional entrepreneurs 

00:28:12 Defining the “breakeven point”

00:35:34 Audrey’s creativity as an entrepreneur

00:37:37 How to connect with Audrey

00:38:35 Time capsule question for Audrey

00:41:03 Wrapping up the conversation

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Failure: Your Springboard to Success (Part 1) with Matteo Grosso | Ep 437

“Risk is a privilege. Because I can take some risks, some people in the world cannot take risks.” Matteo Grosso

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in an insightful conversation with Matteo Grosso. Learn how seeing your blind spots and having faith in something bigger than yourself can transform your life.

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 – Intro, high energy, loves novelty 

00:34 – Research, high quality work

08:47 – Risk is a privilege 

12:19 – Hitting head against rooftop

15:12 – Real differentiator is trust

19:49 – Seeing blind spots, perspectives

25:30 – Comfort zone, perfect image

30:32 – Owning outlier, being authentic

36:04 – Loving feedback, different perspectives

40:13 – Too turbulent, people’s opinions

42:29 – Expertise comes with being seen

44:57 – Perception vs perspective, CIA

48:59 – Have faith in something bigger

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Earn What You’re Worth (Part 1) with Jethro Jones | Ep 436

“We’re taught that we have to go through this process; school, job or start a business, yet sometimes it looks really different.” – Jethro Jones

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as Jethro Jones vulnerably shares his journey of quantifying the value of his exceptional skills and redefining success on his own terms. Be inspired to align your efforts with what energizes you most.

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:
00:01 Intro
01:15 Jethro’s passion for learning
06:17 Jethro’s career journey
12:16 Jethro’s desire to write
16:23 Jethro’s multiple interests/businesses
21:13 Following the “easeful” path
26:48 Quantifying curriculum writing experience
33:55 Advice for pursuing passions
36:22 Differentiating easy vs easeful
38:47 Leveraging strengths as leader
41:39 Bridging gaps with Jethro Jones.es
43:41 Example of effective collaboration
46:49 Voice dictation for writing
51:05 Jethro’s insights and outsite
51:27 How to connect with Jethro

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Rising Above the Rat Race (Part 1) with Shaquan Cooper AKA Double S | Ep 435

“When you’re working a nine to five you’re an intrapreneur when someone wants to take you away from what you want to do, you give them a price because you value your money as you know time is money” – Double S

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and rising star Double S as they dive into the importance of authenticity and presence. Get inspired by Double S’s philosophy on life and art.

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!–

00:01 Niiamah introduces Double S
01:58 Double S’s impact on Niiamah
03:00 Double S’s background and interests
05:11 Double S’s artistic journey begins
07:55 Double S’s motivation and perspectives
10:50 Double S’s work ethic
13:35 Goal setting and legacy
16:21 CEO mindset and challenges
19:20 Advice for young creators
22:37 Authenticity and presence
25:14 Money and time
27:15 Overcoming ego and fear
29:16 Seeing the person, not assumptions
32:22 Where to find Double S
33:23 Double S’s wisdom for his future self

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