June

The Hidden Work Behind Success | Anthony Trucks, Chelsea Johnson | Ep 922

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“It’s the work you do in the dark that allows you to win in the light.” – Anthony Trucks

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and powerhouse guests Anthony Trucks and Chelsea Johnson for a real talk on how outliers break molds, build grit, and own their next level. From going beyond ego to finding where you’re truly valued, this episode dives into systems, standards, relentless action, and what it takes to lead change in any field. Expect fresh stories from the NFL to medicine to entrepreneurship, with uncommon wisdom for those who won’t settle.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet the Outliers Roundtable

01:05 Anthony’s “Dark Work” Mission Explained

02:18 Chelsea’s Direct Care Vision

04:04 The Challenge of Breaking Mold

06:07 Leaving Comfort for New Stages

11:10 Anthony’s NFL-To-Business Crucible

16:05 Chelsea’s Entrepreneurial Pivot Story

20:24 The $10 Water Bottle Lesson

22:41 When to Push or Move On

26:53 Communication, Influence, and Listening

34:07 Building Leaders and Feedback

39:43 Final Wisdom and CTAs

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True Leadership: Who You Are, Not Just What You do | Maria Nemeth | Ep 921

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“Imagine going through a life in which you don’t know what you’re here for.” – Maria Nemeth

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Maria Nemeth for this soul-stirring episode of Outlier’s Edge. Discover how to move beyond surface-level success to unlock lasting fulfillment, integrity, and leadership from within. Maria breaks down the overlooked life stages, the power of ontology, and how to dissolve regret for good. Explore how clarity, gratitude, and action can help you play your true game at work and in life.

Timestamps:

00:29 – Niiamah introduces Maria Nemeth 

01:30 – Maria shares on being “enthused” 

02:22 – Maria’s life game and purpose 

03:51 – Importance of saying “yes” 

08:37 – Erikson’s developmental stages overview 

12:34 – Generativity and legacy explained 

14:38 – Integrity versus despair, stage 8 

23:02 – Beyond business: deeper mission 

27:00 – Maria introduces ontology concept 

35:08 – Life’s Intentions Inventory purpose

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From Startup Passion to Scaling Up | Kevin Shtofman, Luke Mickelson | Ep 920

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“The art of letting go is really hard to do.” – Kevin Shtofman

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Kevin Shtofman and Luke Mickelson for a masterclass in outlier leadership. We dig into the untold truths of founder syndrome, why adaptability is everything, and exactly how to keep growing at every stage. Discover hard-won lessons on letting go, the power of self-awareness, and how action beats overthinking every single time. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or creative force, you’ll walk away with tools to get unstuck, elevate your game, and build something that lasts.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Luke and Kevin

01:50 Evolving as a Leader

03:10 Founder Syndrome Defined

05:15 Building Teams That Scale

08:05 When to Let Go

13:25 Action vs. Ideas

17:15 Hardest Leadership Lessons

21:30 Identity and Organization

29:00 Delegation and Trust

36:00 Final Takeaways and Resources

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Why Courage, Not Conformity, Drives Leaders Forward | Sharneise Allen, Randy Herbertson | Ep 919

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“I have no problem letting people fall… Fall, go ahead and fall. I’ll dust you off after you learn your lesson, and we’ll keep moving.” – Sharneise Allen

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Sharneise Allen and Randy Herbertson as they challenge the way leadership, learning, and confidence are built. Discover how letting students lead can shape education, why courage trumps confidence, and how active environments drive growth for creatives and entrepreneurs. This episode delivers real tactics, meta insights, and actionable inspiration for anyone ready to play on the edge and drive results.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcoming outliers

1:10 Sharneise disrupts education

2:25 Randy inspires creative teams

3:40 Consistent practice builds results

5:41 Teaching with cocktail parties

7:06 Interactive learning grows confidence

8:22 Humility and safe spaces

10:12 Courage creates confidence

12:16 Overconfidence and falling forward

17:26 Humility as growth mindset

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Transformative Leadership through Practice and Purpose | Aslak De Silva | Ep 918

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“It didn’t matter where I started, if I keep showing up, doing my best, someday great things will happen.” Aslak Da Silva

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and world-class martial artist turned powerhouse CEO, Aslak De Silva, for a masterclass in daily reinvention. Discover how winning at life means starting over, building new skills from the bottom up, and never outgrowing your “white belt.” We break down practical strategies for dealing with setbacks, skyrocketing your leadership, and using adversity to unlock focus. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, change-maker, or growth-minded leader, this episode gives you the mindset and moves to keep growing, every single day.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Niiamah, welcome Aslak

01:10 Aslak’s martial arts origin story

02:20 Becoming a black belt leader

03:30 Top three leadership lessons

05:26 Adapting to major change

06:59 Daily purpose and self-check

08:15 What’s next, new edges

09:13 Building AI for coaching

11:28 The real work behind mastery

17:00 Embracing the “white belt” mindset

20:00 Championship wins and setbacks

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How Outliers Innovate: A Journey of Competence and Conscious Leadership | Lindsey Wander | 917

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“I don’t have all the answers, and I need to be open to constantly learning.” – Lindsey Wander

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lindsey Wander as they break down what it really takes to lead as an Outlier, by embracing partnership, radical honesty, and conscious action. Lindsey shares how she turned “competitors” into growth partners and why learning drives true impact. If you’re tired of business as usual and want results that last, watch as we uncover strategies for innovation, authentic leadership, and building communities that rise together.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Lindsey Wander’s Journey

01:15 Global Nomad and Business Builder

02:05 Fourteen Years of Learning

03:00 Key Lesson—Don’t Take It Personally

04:33 Learning Fuels Business Growth

06:02 Serving and Scaling Impact

07:29 Partnerships That Break Competition

10:10 Redefining Leadership For Today

13:43 Elevate Community Together

15:11 Innovation And Flow In Practice

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The Transformative Power of Taking Risks and Reaching Global Audiences | Dolores Rojo Guinazú | Ep 916

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“Being vulnerable makes you strong enough to face fear and move forward.” – Dolores Rojo Guinazú

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dolores Rojo Guinazú for a raw, energizing dive into what it takes to play life at the highest level. Dolores shares how stepping from her comfort zone as a translator led to courage, connection, and a transformed career, plus, she drops tactical wisdom about overcoming fear, leveraging action, and translating your value worldwide. Whether you’re a leader, creative, or entrepreneur, this episode lights your fire and gives you the tools to “let it go and let t flow.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Show intro: outlier energy

01:00 – Meet Dolores, global translator

02:00 – Why play is leadership

03:50 – Facing fear, new beginnings

05:00 – Pandemic triggers brave action

06:10 – Courage in stepping out

08:00 – Lessons in vulnerability

10:00 – Let go, let it flow

12:20 – Is translating transforming?

15:00 – Lift value, expand impact

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Break Out of The Ordinary, Build What Matters | Jonathan Shroyer, Randy Lorensen, Eliav Cohen | Ep 915

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“Create something so inspiring that people want to join you. If they aren’t, dream bigger.” – Eliav Cohen

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and outlier powerhouses Jonathan Shroyer, Randy Lorensen, and Eliav Cohen as they demolish average thinking and unpack what it REALLY takes to live, lead, and play at the outlier’s edge. From making abundance your standard, to actionable frameworks for bigger impact, you’ll hear firsthand stories, mindset shifts, and bold moves. Ready to play a bigger game? Hit play, then subscribe for daily outlier strategies.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Outlier Crew

02:44 Sleepy Industries Disruption

08:15 Eliyav: Ballooning & Quitting Safe

10:15 Mindset Is Everything

12:40 Core Throughline for All

18:51 Abundance and Affirmation Routines

22:57 Community and Opportunity

26:00 Push vs Pull Energy

31:27 Make Goals Inspiring

35:29 Expand Mindset Over Time

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