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How to Develop an Intentional Approach to Life and Leadership with Magna Gopal | Ep 569

“Empowerment means ‘I’m power’. It’s understanding your own influence and exercising it to get mutually beneficial outcomes.” – Magna Gopal

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an insightful conversation with Magna Gopal on the importance of active learning and intentionality in personal growth. Learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for development and success.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Magna Gopal
1:16 Magna’s background and expertise
2:27 Empowerment and influence explained
4:26 Power and its relation to influence
6:15 Reflection and leadership growth
8:35 Empowering oneself and others
10:47 Example: Leading a team
12:37 Questions for better outcomes
14:48 Intentionality in learning and growth
18:48 Adapting to different communication styles
21:18 Embracing challenges as opportunities
23:45 Active learning and engagement
26:51 Preparation and reflection in learning
31:01 Asking better questions for growth
33:30 Importance of knowing what you want
35:24 Intention in learning and connection
38:07 Feedback and team growth
40:35 Assuming the best in others
41:30 Closing thoughts and contact information

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How to Balance Artistic Integrity with Business Success | David Jurasek, Amber Sykes, Kandra Bethea | Ep 568

“Your thoughts create your reality. If you think you’re nothing, you’re going to continuously prove to yourself you’re nothing.” – Kandra Bethea

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful conversation on minding your own business and authentic collaboration with David Jurasek, Amber Sykes, and Kandra Bethea. Discover how three unique individuals navigate personal growth and professional success in this insightful roundtable discussion.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge Roundtable
1:10 David: Soulful adventure for men
2:34 Amber: Balancing art and business
3:41 Kandra: Minding your own business
6:08 Letting go of limiting beliefs
9:17 David: Collaboration and trust building
13:16 Discerning different types of collaboration
17:25 Building relationships in collaborations
20:58 Amber: Collaborating with opposites
23:44 Kandra: Energetic alignment in collaboration
27:39 Importance of boundaries in relationships
32:38 David: Cancer as a teacher
35:34 Kandra: Learning from life experiences
38:15 Amber: Focusing on self-healing
40:19 Insights and takeaways from conversation
42:23 Kandra: Overcoming fear of visibility
44:34 Amber: Breaking isolation as artist
45:57 Closing remarks and contact information

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Navigate Vision vs. Reality in Your Journey | Kristen Crockett, Gary Bertwistle, Abiola Akinseli, Michel Gonzalez | Ep 566

“Mistakes are whispers in the right direction.” – Kristen Crockett

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring roundtable with Kristen Crockett, Gary Bertwistle, Abiola Akinseli, and Michel Gonzalez as they share their journeys in life, business, and impact. Discover how these leaders navigate multiple passions, overcome challenges, and pursue their edges in personal and professional growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
0:34 Kristen: Coach and facilitator
1:06 Gary: Podcast host and farmer
2:02 Abiola: Self-development advocate
2:48 Michelle: Empowerment coach and podcaster
4:23 Blending multiple passions and talents
6:49 Navigating vision vs. reality
11:11 Kristen: Swallowing sunshine concept
13:08 Dealing with shiny object syndrome
19:18 Michelle: Journey to coaching
24:00 Kristen: Lessons from wedding cancellation
27:28 Gary: Testing and iterating ideas
35:38 Abiola: Identifying personal categories
38:12 Michelle: Edge of sensuality
41:25 Kristen: Pursuing joy and innovation
43:24 Gary: Empty nesting and firefighting
46:23 Abiola: Reviving abandoned projects
47:45 Closing insights and contact information

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How Outliers Transform Ordinary Traits into Extraordinary Success | Joseph Buttice, Ankita Juneja, Brown Mike-Ebo, Saumitra Dixit | Ep 565

“When no one else roots for you, you got to root for yourself.” – Joseph Buttice

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the journey of outliers who turn their ordinary traits into extraordinary success with Joseph Buttice, Ankita Juneja, Brown Mike-Ebo, and Saumitra Dixit. Learn valuable insights on consistency, authenticity, and overcoming challenges in this engaging roundtable discussion.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge
0:43 – Joseph introduces JB Motivation
1:22 – Ankita introduces Soldiers Podcast
2:18 – Brown introduces his media ventures
3:13 – Saumitra introduces his SEO agency
3:48 – Discussion on leveling up begins
5:10 – Joe on doing less to achieve more
8:56 – Ankita on breaking barriers
13:08 – Joe on navigating family expectations
14:52 – Brown on staying true to yourself
18:47 – Somi on content creation challenges
23:48 – Discussion on handling hate comments
25:39 – Brown on the importance of consistency
28:16 – Strategies for maintaining consistency
32:26 – Somi on gender disparities in content
37:16 – Joe on niche content challenges
39:19 – Wrapping up the conversation
40:09 – Ankita’s closing thoughts
40:36 – Somi’s closing thoughts
42:07 – Joe’s closing thoughts
43:20 – Brown’s closing thoughts and offer
45:21 – Niiamah’s final words

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Lessons from Three Outliers Who Refused to Fit In | Tara Taylor, Victoria Umoren, Brinn Langdale | Ep 560

“It’s so much better to be yourself and stand out, be an outlier.” – Tara Taylor

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a candid discussion about the challenges and rewards of pursuing your dreams. Hear from Tara Taylor, Victoria Umoren, and Brinn Langdale as they share their experiences of building successful careers aligned with their passions.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
2:01 Discussing previous career experiences
5:10 Importance of belief systems
13:15 Reflecting on personal growth
20:27 Sharing what works personally
29:55 Building current projects
34:39 Victoria on becoming licensed
36:25 Brinn on college speaking
41:50 Insights and contact information

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Turn Personal Struggles into Strengths and Lead an Impactful Life | Gene Gorman, Kim Gross, Ladi Kathi Beverlee Hall | Ep 559

“My mission in the world is to help people realize their inherent worth, that they are worthy and they matter just because they were born.” – Kim Gross

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a candid discussion on mental health, autoimmune disorders, and the pursuit of purpose with Gene Gorman, Kim Gross, Ladi Kathi Beverlee Hall. Learn how these inspiring individuals have turned their struggles into strengths and are now helping others on their own journeys.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction of guests
1:02 – Gene discusses bipolar podcast
2:44 – Ladi shares about Ray Donovan
4:40 – Kim explains her mission
8:21 – Kim elaborates on self-worth
10:37 – Discussion on hidden success secrets
13:56 – Gene shares bipolar coping strategies
15:15 – Chief Lady Kathy on affirmations
19:15 – Kim on regrets and risks
22:15 – Gene on podcast production regrets
24:59 – Chief Lady Kathy on risk-taking
27:14 – Kim on self-sabotage and perfectionism
32:46 – Gene on unfinished projects
34:55 – Connections between guests’ experiences
37:05 – Discussion on bipolar in teenagers
40:10 – Closing thoughts and contact information

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