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Create a Thriving Business Even When You Don’t Fit the Mold | Megan Conner, Holly Nicole, Myles Biggs, Amanda Soler, Timea Urban, Bonnie Groessl | Ep 554

“If you are doing what brings you joy, what makes your heart sing, you’re in the right place.” – Bonnie Groessl

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring discussion on breaking free from conventional business molds with Megan Conner, Holly Nicole, Myles Biggs, Amanda Soler, Timea Urban, and  Bonnie Groessl. Six outliers share their journeys of self-discovery and how they’ve turned their fears into stepping stones for success.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge Roundtable
0:40 Introductions: Megan and Holly
1:25 Introductions: Miles and Amanda
3:06 Introduction: Bonnie Groessl
4:02 Introduction: Timea Urban
4:59 Host encourages listener engagement
6:15 Discussion: Leveraging differences in business
9:36 Authenticity in business practices
15:30 Simplicity in business approach
17:14 Perspectives on business beliefs
19:58 Fearless conversation in business
21:29 Breaking free from business molds
22:43 Expanding beliefs about success
26:01 Overcoming imposter syndrome in business
29:03 Importance of showing up authentically
30:57 Challenging oneself: Miles’ ultramarathon experience
34:17 Amanda’s magazine venture: Soulful Living
35:52 Holly’s journey of embracing unknown
39:43 Timea on facing business fears
42:51 Closing thoughts and takeaways
45:55 Contact information for guests

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Keep Going Even When No One’s Watching | Ayomide Femi, Amir Agbaje | Ep 553

“Every of your little wins, you have to share it. That’s how you build a community. Sharing your process is how you build followership.” – Ayomide Femi

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) to uncover the power of persistence in personal branding and podcasting. Hear from Ayomide Femi and Amir Agbaje as they reveal their strategies for success and building a loyal audience.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
1:40 Ayomide’s podcast and business
3:47 Amir’s work and podcast
8:59 Beliefs about podcasting and business
14:06 Challenges in public service
17:37 Rewards of personal branding
23:04 Success stories in podcasting
28:54 Impact of podcast analytics
34:48 Importance of sharing progress
39:09 Takeaways from the conversation
44:56 Final thoughts and insights

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Define Your Own Business Success | Leisa Peterson, Obinna Iwuji, Lisa Write (Princess), Angela Gentile, SheRee Lattimore, Angelica Stevenson | Ep 552

“You never know who’s watching. And it can just be one person. It don’t have to be big.” – SheRee Lattimore

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring conversation about breaking free from conventional business wisdom with Leisa Peterson, Obinna Iwuji, Lisa Write (Princess), Angela Gentile, SheRee Lattimore, and Angelica Stevenson. Hear from these entrepreneurs who found success by following their intuition and embracing their multi-faceted talents.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and guest introductions
4:25 Beliefs that no longer apply
10:56 Unexpected successes and failures
19:56 Chasing outcomes vs. process
28:45 Learning from project experiences
34:55 Intersections of different skills
40:54 Connecting with your tribe
44:29 Age limits and seasonal changes
46:33 Learning from diverse entrepreneurs
47:40 Money follows movement
49:01 De-attachment from outcomes

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Lessons from Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself | Edna Shiro, Tanisha Bynum | Ep 551

“I don’t really have anything to lose. I think that kind of mindset is what kind of drives me to keep going.” – Edna Shiro

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the intersection of faith, purpose, and self-discipline with outliers Edna Shiro & Tanisha Bynum. Uncover the strategies these dynamic women use to build their platforms, grow their businesses, and make an impact in their communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
3:16 Edna’s background and business
5:48 Tanisha’s background and podcast
8:49 Changing beliefs about business
12:14 Natural gifts and leveraging them
17:47 Systems for podcast production
24:35 Life in Kenya vs. America
27:05 Balancing multiple responsibilities and growth
31:21 Outgrowing old versions of yourself
35:10 How to connect with Edna
37:11 How to connect with Tanisha
39:07 Closing remarks and appreciation

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Leverage Your Passion for Business Success | Rj Kurtz, Nicole Sandalis, Emmanuel Umoh, Tchassa Kamga, Lisa Jacovsky | Ep 550

“I believe the greatest way to make money is to not focus on making money, but to focus on a passion, on helping somebody.” – RJ Kurtz

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores how successful outliers consistently uplevel their game. Discover insights on leveraging passion, overcoming perfectionism, and the importance of community in business growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge Roundtable
1:02 RJ introduces Real Talk podcast
2:21 Nicole discusses Revive podcast rebrand
4:23 Lisa shares about children’s books
5:58 Tchassa explains content creation journey
7:46 Emmanuel describes Business Talk podcast
11:53 Discussing beliefs about business success
16:01 Emmanuel on 9-5 vs entrepreneurship
18:02 Nicole on perfectionism in business
21:58 Tchassa on family support, hard work
26:45 Importance of community and collaboration
28:27 Lisa on taking chances, working smarter
32:59 Tchassa’s fear: teaching tech transitions
35:02 Lisa’s exciting author collaborations
36:58 RJ’s law school aspirations
40:10 Final insights and contact information

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Embrace Your Unique Story and Stand Out | Joe Callari, Letitia Hopkins, Gina Kunadian, Nathallie Hughes | Ep 549

“When you’re vulnerable, authentic, & are willing to open up the skeleton closets, and embrace that, you’ll find you are not alone, and that’s when you connect with others with your experience.” – Joe Callari

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring roundtable with Joe Callari, Letitia Hopkins, Gina Kunadian, Nathallie Hughes as they share their unique paths to success. Discover how self-trust, authenticity, and heart-centered leadership can transform your personal and professional life.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Ed Roundtable

0:35 – Joe Callari introduces himself

1:20 – Letitia Hopkins shares her background

2:32 – Gina Kunadian explains her work

3:13 – Nathallie Hughes describes her mission

4:47 – Discussion on outlier advantages

9:39 – Conversation about self-trust begins

15:11 – Joe explains “Heartletics” concept

19:05 – Nathallie on building self-trust

23:42 – Letitia shares personal growth story

26:29 – Gina on inner guidance

29:27 – Discussion on thought leadership

35:07 – Joe on creating impactful content

38:25 – Letitia on humble leadership

40:19 – Gina on overcoming self-doubt

42:31 – Final thoughts and takeaways

46:01 – Joe’s insights from conversation

47:32 – Gina’s closing remarks

48:28 – Niiamah’s conclusion and thanks

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