June

The Courage to Begin Again: Five Stories of Professional Reinvention | Rima Maamari, Mike Brown, Pritha Lal, Afia Addo, Ebube | Ep 611

“The end goal is not ‘will they be my client?’ The end goal is ‘will I be able to make a difference?'” – Pritha Lal

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Rima Maamari @Chatterandlaughs, Mike Brown @seebeyond365, Pritha Lal @bethesequoiacoaching, Afia Addo @theboldpivot, and Ebube for an inspiring discussion about embracing new beginnings and overcoming failure. These diverse entrepreneurs share their powerful stories of transformation and growth, from fish farming to podcast creation.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:42 – Rima introduces podcast journey

1:30 – Mike shares coaching background

2:27 – Pritha discusses authenticity coaching

3:37 – Afia explains tech journey

5:12 – Ebube describes software/farming transition

7:29 – Discussion on belief systems

11:16 – Mike shares perspective change

16:20 – Conversation about starting over

21:13 – Parenting as beginning again

25:46 – Ebube’s fish farming story

30:18 – Discussion about perseverance

42:12 – Closing insights and contacts

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How Vulnerability Became Their Secret Business Weapon | Hannah Vela, Richard Oelberger, Gretchen Holmes | Ep 610

“Once I was out in the world, interacting with people, my energy spoke for itself…people are just interested in being in my energy field, with what I have cultivated for myself, and letting that be the transmission” Hannah Vela

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an intimate conversation about redefining success and embracing authenticity with Hannah Vela @_hannahvela_, Richard Oelberger @richardlistens, Gretchen Holmes. Discover how vulnerability and genuine connection can transform both personal growth and professional impact.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:33 – Hannah introduces her work

1:45 – Richard shares his background

2:22 – Gretchen shares her story

3:52 – Discussing belief systems

11:18 – Inner child connection

14:17 – Authentic messaging discussion

19:36 – Redefining success

22:12 – Vulnerability in leadership

26:59 – Water consciousness exploration

31:03 – Embracing uncertainty

35:45 – Building authentic connections

41:19 – Energy and authenticity

44:34 – Closing insights

47:10 – Final thoughts

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The Hidden Costs of Creative Success | Joseph Brandon, Dwight Hurst | Ep 609

“I want to talk to people about how you can give yourself permission to do the thing that you’ve been denying yourself all these years.” – Josh Brandon

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Josh Brandon, and Dwight Hurst @brainiacsahoy for a raw conversation about embracing multiple creative passions while maintaining authenticity in an increasingly complex world. Discover how these creators navigate the real costs of success, from privacy concerns to perfectionism, while innovating in their fields – including how gaming is revolutionizing therapy.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction of roundtable guests

0:37 – Josh Brandon introduces himself

1:55 – Dwight Hurst shares background

3:49 – Discussion on creative journey

5:44 – Gaming in therapy explained

14:53 – Discussing creative floodgates

17:45 – Managing multiple projects

22:29 – Systems and organization talk

26:53 – Whiteboard method discussion

31:25 – Perfectionism challenges explored

34:57 – Audience validation discussion

37:37 – Cost of success

41:48 – Privacy considerations

45:39 – Final insights shared

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Transform Your Comfort Zone Into a Growth Zone | Jonathan Bonanno, Jerry Idowu | Ep 608

“It’s not about getting out of your comfort zone, it’s about expanding your comfort.” – Jonathan “JB” Bonanno

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an eye-opening discussion about expanding comfort zones rather than leaving them behind. Jonathan “JB” Bonanno @thechiefpsycho and Jerry Idowu @Jerryidowu_ share their journeys of creating impact through organizational development and youth capacity building.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to guests

0:26 – JB’s background in dentistry

1:29 – Jerry’s impact work introduction

2:23 – Jerry’s podcast journey

3:10 – JB’s platform overview

4:20 – Career transition story

6:27 – Beliefs about money

8:22 – Comfort zone discussion

10:57 – Family expectations

14:08 – Service and alignment

16:36 – Expanding comfort zones

20:23 – Fear and growth

30:35 – Finding your niche

35:32 – Capacity building discussion

39:47 – Power of saying “no”

44:58 – Closing insights

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Transform Discomfort into Growth | Stephen Jaye, Heather Larson, Beau Monroe, Frahelis Perez | Ep 607

“As long as you’re showing up as your true self, you’re going to bring the right people into your life.” – Steven Jaye

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an intimate roundtable with Stephen Jaye @stephen_jaye, Heather Larson @heatherlarson, Beau Monroe, Frahelis Perez @Frahelis_ who’ve broken free from conventional paths to pursue their authentic missions. Listen as they share raw stories about overcoming limiting beliefs, toxic relationships, and the journey to building meaningful platforms.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:41 – Steven introduces business focus

1:24 – Heather discusses career transition

3:28 – Frahelis shares podcast mission

4:36 – Bo explains spiritual focus

7:06 – Discussion on limiting beliefs

10:40 – Exploring personal transformations

17:52 – Family relationships dialogue

25:25 – Value-for-value concept explained

33:19 – Future of content creation

39:23 – Closing thoughts and contacts

44:09 – Final sharing of gifts

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The Million Dollar Truth: Tech Founder Nicole Gibson on Why Money Isn’t the Answer | Ep 606

“Everyone wants a million dollars, but no one wants million dollar problems. For every kind of new hurdle we cross when it comes to our financial wealth, there’s a whole lot of other complexity waiting for us.” Nicole Gibson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the real cost of chasing massive dreams with entrepreneur Nicole Gibson @nicgibson_. From living in hostels to raising millions in funding, Nicole candidly shares how she navigated the darkness of radical transformation while building InTruth Technologies.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Host introduces Nicole Gibson

0:43 – Nicole’s warm welcome

0:59 – Defining entrepreneurial game

2:20 – First principles thinking explained

4:29 – Technology meets emotional intelligence

5:48 – InTruth technology overview

9:22 – Different approaches to grounding

13:05 – Mastering the basics

14:41 – Pain and entrepreneurship discussion

18:17 – Problems vs better problems

20:35 – Movement to tech transition

22:01 – Pre-pandemic success story

29:55 – Reality of startup challenges

31:38 – Dark times in Helsinki

33:50 – Building capacity through hardship

35:29 – Success isn’t guaranteed

37:35 – Vision behind InTruth

40:14 – Current state and future

41:09 – Community and support systems

43:53 – Closing thoughts and gratitude

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