Niiamah Ashong

“The more aware we become, the more conscious we become… the more curious we become, the more we see underneath, behind, and around it all.” Ursula Pottinga

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Joe Santana and Ursula Pottinga exploring how curiosity beats formulas every time and why your “weirdness” is actually your competitive advantage. Learn how to build what the world needs by experimenting fearlessly and treating life as one big hypothesis.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and backgrounds
1:22 Business benefits through inclusion
4:21 Neuroscience meets consciousness work
10:14 Diverse experiences shape solutions
18:19 Healthcare’s RLX approach applied
25:37 Being seen as individuals
30:13 Everyone’s a unique hodgepodge
35:28 Comfort zones and change
38:13 Building what’s needed now
45:05 Adventure and staying curious

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“Sometimes owning the fact that we don’t have all the answers is going to provide us a bit more trust, because we are showing a little bit of vulnerability.” Theo Kapodistrias

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Theo Kapodistrias for an honest discussion on why corporate speak kills connection and how showing vulnerability creates trust. Discover the communication shift that transforms lawyers, consultants, and professionals into genuine human connectors.

Timestamps:

0:46 Lawyer becomes communication expert
3:41 Corporate jargon blocks connection
6:33 Authenticity over smartest person
12:20 Name change unlocked authenticity
15:18 Robot lawyer versus real human
19:43 Owning expertise gaps builds trust
23:28 TEDx secrets and viral myths
29:01 Reality check on TEDx dreams
34:22 Conversation beats performance mindset
36:23 Find genuine honest communication

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“I’m no longer going to be more loyal to a company than I am to myself. I’m no longer going to be more loyal to a boss.” Antonio Taylor

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and author Antonio Taylor @antonio_d_taylor_ as they dive into the freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Uncover the life resume exercise that will help you remember who you really are.

Timestamps:

0:41 Antonio introduces himself as IT executive
1:58 Discusses book “Stop Trying to Be a Leader”
4:30 Lost job after company relocation decision
6:13 Realized performing for others not himself
11:52 Explains doing things for yourself creates freedom
18:27 Shares life resume exercise from seventh grade
24:12 Talks about building team with complementary talents
28:50 Self-awareness and accountability are crucial elements
34:31 New speaking world gives him sweaty palms
42:37 Niiamah’s listening ability creates comfortable space

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“You can’t change anything around you until you change everything inside you.” Debbi-Jo Horton

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Debbi-Jo Horton in a powerful conversation about choice, ownership, and building culture that matters. Learn how refusing to accept “that’s just how things are” can 5x your business in one year.

Timestamps:

0:00 CPA transforms accounting industry standards
0:33 Retirement exit to create change
2:11 Industry burnout drives comeback decision
6:36 Communication equals ethics and accuracy
12:01 Personal transformation enables business transformation
15:42 Choice awareness creates power
24:44 Ownership replaces victimhood mindset
32:40 Culture foundation builds reputation
40:28 Waitlist proves integrity over profits
43:35 Right people appear right time

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“Perfection is not the goal. It’s not the goal at all. I’m always learning new things about these settings, because when I first started, there was a particular distributor of podcasting that I later learned was kind of predatory. So it’s like there’s an evolution of learning.” Andréa Spearman

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Andréa Spearman as they explore how to build authentic community connections without waiting for perfection. Discover why starting where you are, crackling audio and all, can create more impact than polished content ever could.

Timestamps:

0:00 Andrea introduces herself as connector
1:14 Building community through shared resources
2:46 Started podcast during pandemic lockdown
7:35 Five years building grassroots platform
12:19 Managing five jobs while podcasting
17:27 Raw conversations versus polished content
24:14 Dance background shapes creative approach
32:30 Supporting Oakland’s political transformation
37:33 Elevating Black theater and artists
46:39 Embracing authenticity over perfection

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“If I’m going to raise my children to believe that their dreams matter, then my dreams also have to matter.” Sarah Kappos

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Sarah Kappos to uncover the truth about “weaving the human fabric” through art and recovery. This conversation reveals how authentic community forms when artists embrace vulnerability and create dedicated spaces for deep creative work.

Timestamps:

0:00 Host welcomes creative trailblazer Sarah
0:43 Sarah explains weaving human fabric
2:46 Recent desert retreat project discussed
5:17 Creating documentary from retreat experience
7:31 Four year journey to manifestation
12:51 Overcoming mental blocks and fears
20:00 Dark side of creativity explored
24:46 Recovery community and art connection
31:00 Leap of faith philosophy explained
36:56 Muse transformation and artistic evolution

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