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“When we love something that we’re doing, energy flows more easily. That’s when we manifest more easily.” – Helen Mei Chan

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Kristy Painter @kpainter320, Helen Mei Chan @harmonicsoundhealing888, and Shira J Rodriguez @shirajrodriguez for a transformative conversation about combining passions and creating authentic work. These outliers share how they’ve turned their unique gifts into businesses that bring beauty, wellness, and healing to their communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Niiamah introduces the roundtable

0:42 – Christy shares her background

1:46 – Combining real estate and wellness

2:50 – Helen introduces herself

4:34 – Shira shares her story

7:16 – Discussion of finding beauty

8:31 – Helen’s sound healing demonstration

12:24 – Reflections on the experience

14:35 – Like-minded versus like-hearted

16:37 – Helen’s unique musical approach

21:06 – Building legacies

23:30 – Walking life’s edges

27:15 – Purpose to help people

30:15 – Endings begin new beginnings

34:57 – Authentic business development

40:31 – Final insights shared

41:51 – Contact information exchange

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“Your vulnerability is such a strength. I think we fear our vulnerability sometimes… But the truth is, we’re all human, and there is such a brilliant strength in that.” Lori

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lori “Sas” Sase as they break down the barriers between host and coach in real-time. Experience a raw conversation about balancing business systems with authentic self-expression and rediscovering your unique “ridiculousness.”

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge

2:08 – Lori “Sas” Sase introduces herself

4:31 – Explaining the unique format

8:30 – Taking a collective breath

9:17 – Beginning the coaching session

10:10 – Niiamah discusses business evolution

13:57 – Exploring the mission statement

17:02 – Examining the misalignment feeling

19:50 – Discussing aspects of hiding

24:18 – Reflection of conversation points

29:29 – Exploring younger self experiences

34:15 – Strategies of younger selves

36:43 – Connecting with past identity

40:06 – Context of disallowed play

44:12 – Defining “ridiculousness” today

52:35 – Acknowledging and breathing in

57:03 – Aliveness in ridiculousness

58:41 – Lori “Sas” Sase’s contact information

1:01:05 – Closing and sharing request

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“Your vulnerability is such a strength. I think we fear our vulnerability sometimes… But the truth is, we’re all human, and there is such a brilliant strength in that.” Lori

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lori “Sas” Sase as they break down the barriers between host and coach in real-time. Experience a raw conversation about balancing business systems with authentic self-expression and rediscovering your unique “ridiculousness.”

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge

2:08 – Lori “Sas” Sase introduces herself

4:31 – Explaining the unique format

8:30 – Taking a collective breath

9:17 – Beginning the coaching session

10:10 – Niiamah discusses business evolution

13:57 – Exploring the mission statement

17:02 – Examining the misalignment feeling

19:50 – Discussing aspects of hiding

24:18 – Reflection of conversation points

29:29 – Exploring younger self experiences

34:15 – Strategies of younger selves

36:43 – Connecting with past identity

40:06 – Context of disallowed play

44:12 – Defining “ridiculousness” today

52:35 – Acknowledging and breathing in

57:03 – Aliveness in ridiculousness

58:41 – Lori “Sas” Sase’s contact information

1:01:05 – Closing and sharing request

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“Your identity cannot be hinged on things that are able to change with the times and seasons.” – Temitope Ayanyemi

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Temitope Ayanyemi @ayanpella as they explore the journey from hiding behind insecurities to becoming a confident leader. Discover how Temitope used research, community support, and personal development to build her self-worth and create a platform to help others do the same.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to guest

0:23 – Guest expresses gratitude

0:46 – Guest introduces herself

1:00 – Struggled with body image

2:00 – Couldn’t step out alone

3:00 – Host acknowledges guest’s journey

4:33 – Defining “stepping out”

5:54 – Goals after stepping out

6:16 – Previously worked behind scenes

7:00 – Embarrassment is entry cost

8:00 – Taking bet on herself

9:04 – Host appreciates guest’s journey

11:41 – Identity is very important

13:00 – Beauty standards keep changing

15:00 – Core identity vs circumstance

17:00 – Dealing with imposter syndrome

19:39 – Host invites deeper reflection

21:55 – What changed personally

22:58 – Depression to hope journey

24:00 – Finding role models online

26:00 – Gradual mindset transformation

28:56 – Host summarizes key learnings

31:00 – Growth is ongoing journey

33:55 – Where to find guest

35:26 – Guest’s takeaways from interview

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“The magical thing that happens when you sell everything is that the more you sell, the more free and light you feel.” – Nancy Florence

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Nancy Florence for a raw conversation about how death became the catalyst for creating a freedom-focused life as digital nomads. Nancy shares both the liberation and challenges of world-schooling her children across multiple countries while running her coaching business and redefining what stability truly means.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to podcast

1:16 – Nancy welcomes listeners

1:21 – Niiamah explains episode purpose

2:56 – Following inspired actions

3:31 – Nancy introduces herself

3:48 – Nancy’s current lifestyle

4:28 – Digital nomad beginnings

5:22 – Creating the freedom plan

7:59 – Compressing timeline discussion

8:37 – Two years of travel

10:14 – Catalyst for change

11:05 – Three-month transition period

12:23 – Gestation period explained

17:44 – Kids’ transition discussion

20:26 – Not initially considering nomadism

21:15 – Death as catalyst

22:29 – Creating from loss

24:07 – One-way tickets purchased

25:55 – Freedom from possessions

26:42 – Life in one backpack

27:53 – Clearing house metaphor

29:11 – Leaving friends discussion

30:44 – Already being different

32:16 – Identifying as outlier

32:44 – Parenting while traveling

34:08 – Financial fears addressed

40:41 – Different life experiences

44:08 – Nancy offers help

44:32 – Insight from conversation

45:22 – Closing thoughts

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“All of us have the opportunity to always choose differently. It’s the choices that we make that brings us in life to where we are right now.” – Marianita Santiago

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Marianita Santiago as they explore the game of life and making intentional choices. Discover how Marianita transformed her personal struggles with mental health into a platform for helping others through comedy and speaking.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction of Marianita

0:39 – Marianita introduces herself

1:14 – Playing the game of life

2:53 – Finding Marianita on Instagram

3:57 – Career shift journey

5:14 – Dreams in a box

6:53 – Comedy journey begins

8:57 – Impact through comedy

10:31 – The long game path

14:33 – Deep personal revelations

17:39 – Juggling multiple roles

20:24 – Chasing big dreams

22:55 – Age doesn’t limit dreams

25:49 – Death is the only limit

28:38 – Choosing differently exercise

33:45 – Using struggles to advance

36:00 – Final message

37:10 – Connect with Marianita

38:35 – Marianita’s personal insight

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