Niiamah Ashong

“The money is beautiful, the success is amazing, but who we become along the journey – that’s the prize.” Leslie Medley

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

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

Join Niiamah Ashong 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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“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 Ashong 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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“Your vulnerability is such a strength. I think we fear our vulnerability sometimes… But the truth is, we’re all human, and there is such a brilliant strength in that.” Lori

Join Niiamah Ashong and Lori “Sas” Sase as they break down the barriers between host and coach in real-time. Experience a raw conversation about balancing business systems with authentic self-expression and rediscovering your unique “ridiculousness.”

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge

2:08 – Lori “Sas” Sase introduces herself

4:31 – Explaining the unique format

8:30 – Taking a collective breath

9:17 – Beginning the coaching session

10:10 – Niiamah discusses business evolution

13:57 – Exploring the mission statement

17:02 – Examining the misalignment feeling

19:50 – Discussing aspects of hiding

24:18 – Reflection of conversation points

29:29 – Exploring younger self experiences

34:15 – Strategies of younger selves

36:43 – Connecting with past identity

40:06 – Context of disallowed play

44:12 – Defining “ridiculousness” today

52:35 – Acknowledging and breathing in

57:03 – Aliveness in ridiculousness

58:41 – Lori “Sas” Sase’s contact information

1:01:05 – Closing and sharing request

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