Niiamah Ashong

“It’s not humility when you discount your abilities. Those abilities are what set you apart from everybody else. This is who you are, this is your style, this is your originality, this is what’s going to make you step out and stand out.” – Jenevy Sims

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), as he sits down with outlier Jenevy Sims to discuss how to harness your unique superpowers for success. Discover the secrets to overcoming adversity, embracing your authenticity, and creating a lasting impact. Jenevy shares her hard-won wisdom on building an unshakable character and thriving as an entrepreneur.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
03:04 – Jenevy’s background
06:17 – Enjoying the entrepreneurial journey
16:59 – Jenevy’s secret sauce
20:57 – Overcoming business betrayal
27:21 – Being helpful during difficulties
32:42 – Focusing on serving clients
36:54 – Encouraging outlier uniqueness
39:41 – Creating personalized client experiences
42:13 – Controlling your micro-moments
45:05 – How to connect with Jenevy
45:22 – Message for Jenevy’s future self

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“Your business will only ever grow and evolve as much as you are willing to look in the mirror and grow and evolve.” – Chelsea Williams

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) to discover how Chelsea Williams is revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs approach their finances for success and fulfillment. Tune in for money mindset shifts and practical strategies to elevate your journey.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:09 Chelsea’s passion and profession
03:09 Money whispers and dog whispers
04:58 Money’s language and flow
06:29 Chelsea’s accidental journey
10:18 Chelsea’s career progression
13:10 Niiamah reflects on synergies
16:42 Adding value vs being commoditized
20:56 Relating to money differently
25:56 Proactive scenario planning
29:40 Universality of personal growth
32:17 Outliers’ alignment and impact
32:24 Wrap-up questions begin
33:00 Advice for changing money mindset
33:55 Advice for pursuing passions
34:26 How to connect with Chelsea
00:35:10 Chelsea’s future self message

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“I want to engage more directly with entrepreneurs and be a guide to help people think about risk in darkness.” Alexander Concepcion

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and special guest Alex Concepcion as they shine a light on the loneliness of the entrepreneurial journey and reveal how to find guidance, connection and breakthrough. If you’re ready to conquer your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps:

00:01 – Niiamah introduces Alex Concepcion
01:14 – Niiamah invites life-changing conversation
01:22 – Alex wants guide entrepreneurs
02:23 – Guiding through entrepreneurial hell
03:05 – Helping entrepreneurs ask questions
04:34 – Niiamah: have fun first
05:15 – Alex summarizes the guiding concept
07:27 – Niiamah: try it out
08:54 – Alex: need fun format
11:27 – Alex: solopreneur journey lonely
13:12 – Niiamah suggests group format
14:30 – Niiamah: do it now
16:36 – Capturing emails after launch
19:11 – Niiamah: practice with homies
20:50 – Niiamah: irreplaceable fun factor
23:21 – Alex: useful conversation insight

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“If we want to live a life that’s different to other people, to achieve things that others haven’t, we need to do something that’s different to other people.” – Louie QU

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and special guest Louie QU as they challenge conventional wisdom around health, business and what it really takes to thrive. If you’re ready to optimize your mind, body and bottom line, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps:

00:37 – Niiamah introduces Louie QU
02:03 – Louie: playful, ambitious, at ease
03:08 – Louie’s childhood in China
06:02 – Studying nutrition in university
09:04 – Questioning vitamin recommendations
14:20 – Shifting from minimum to optimal
17:04 – Success in business and investments
21:24 – Secret Hustle Journal podcast theme
24:09 – Humility as practical strength
27:19 – Selling as humbling experience
29:59 – Improving through iterations
32:29 – Importance of surrounding yourself
32:50 – Where to find Louie
34:27 – Time capsule: soft heart

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“You put people above profits, you’ve shown them that you can be trusted, and you build bonds with both your guests and your employees.” – Ryan Ransom

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an insightful discussion on being a leader worth following. Learn how to build trust and inspire loyalty in your team.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:58 Ryan’s background
2:48 Hospitality experiences
6:58 Defining cool
11:57 Make environment irresistible
17:18 Share in the feast
24:50 Be a leader worth following
30:26 Tax reduction
35:13 Getting started tips
40:29 Continuing the conversation
42:32 Ryan’s 20-year message

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“Everything is nothing instant. It takes time. So be patient, but believe in your vision.” – Ronawati Wongso

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a conversation with CFO and business transformation expert Ronawati Wongso. Learn Ronawati’s H.R.S. approach to problem-solving and hear real-world examples of how she turned around struggling companies.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction of Ronawati Wongso
0:39 – Ronawati’s background and education
1:35 – Overview of Ronawati’s experience
2:25 – Ronawati’s key accomplishments
4:58 – Ronawati’s for-profit business
5:40 – Ronawati’s non-profit activities
6:09 – Purposes behind Ronawati’s book
8:33 – Analyzing financial statements
8:58 – Importance of organization structure
9:34 – Assessing operations and processes
9:49 – Evaluating personnel and talent
10:04 – Examining money flow
10:26 – Assessing company culture
10:39 – Evaluating sales and marketing
11:51 – Example: transforming procurement process
16:37 – Example: turning around company
23:08 – Finding root cause problems
27:08 – Implementing integrated solutions
30:01 – The H.R.S. problem-solving framework
32:53 – Key takeaways from examples
38:13 – Ronawati’s advice for future

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