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“I’ve never done this. I don’t understand this. This isn’t working for me. The things don’t change with people’s age. It changes with their understanding.” – Lola

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Lola Baston @DirtyLola and Sean Wright [Toshi] @heyytoshi as they dive deep into the reality of creative entrepreneurship. This raw conversation explores the hidden work behind success and why the grind never really stops, even after achieving visible accomplishments.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Show introduction and welcome
0:55 – Lola introduces herself
2:45 – Toshi shares his background
3:51 – Discussion on continuous grinding
9:41 – Hidden work behind success
19:40 – Money and vision discussion
24:08 – Managing people and content
31:30 – Career evolution stories
37:37 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

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“You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take… I refuse to go into old age and look back and say, ‘Wow, I should have done X, Y and Z.'” – Anthony Payton

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez @enriqueacostagonzalez1, Amber Hickman, Travis Neville, Anthony Payton @hottubtony65, and Anthony Atiase @AnthonyAtiae for a powerful conversation about the hidden costs of success and the courage to bet on yourself. These five remarkable leaders share their raw experiences of navigating resistance while staying true to their missions./

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction of panel

0:39 – Enrique introduces leadership background

1:07 – Amber discusses mindful rabbit

1:40 – Travis shares writing journey

2:23 – Anthony P discusses media work

2:59 – Anthony A introduces podcast

4:32 – Discussion on belief systems

11:25 – Hidden costs of success

20:40 – Dealing with resistance

29:17 – Taking shots and risks

34:23 – Time and growth discussion

41:52 – Closing insights and contacts

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“I am the value. I don’t have to learn or do something to be valuable, that when I walk into a room, when I am just there, that I am the value.” Neil Oates

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Neil Oates Jr. @MrWorldRenowned and Ebi Ogbu @theshadowworkpodcastwithebi as they explore the transformative power of embracing authenticity. Listen as they share profound insights about living life unleashed and turning personal missions into powerful impact.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Podcast introduction

0:54 – Neil introduces himself

1:30 – Ebi introduces herself

2:59 – Neil shares near-death experience

6:55 – Discussion on dimming light

12:54 – Value and authenticity conversation

20:37 – Morning routines and energy

26:09 – Shadow work discussion

31:12 – Cost of authenticity

35:00 – Freedom and personal growth

40:50 – Closing thoughts and contacts

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“There’s a huge difference between ‘I don’t know how’ and ‘I can’t.'” Lauren Lefkowitz

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Chris Lee and Lauren Lefkowitz @lauren.coach.fineisatrap as they explore the power of letting go and embracing vulnerability in leadership. Discover how nature’s wisdom and human connection can transform your approach to personal and professional growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests

2:04 Lauren’s background and journey

3:32 Lauren’s transformative accident story

6:33 Chris discusses leadership evolution

11:23 Discussion on creating conditions

15:52 Lauren on limiting beliefs

22:34 Natural world leadership parallels

29:41 Making friends as adults

34:03 Building community and connection

41:38 Closing thoughts and insights

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“The end goal is not ‘will they be my client?’ The end goal is ‘will I be able to make a difference?'” – Pritha Lal

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Rima Maamari @Chatterandlaughs, Mike Brown @seebeyond365, Pritha Lal @bethesequoiacoaching, Afia Addo @theboldpivot, and Ebube for an inspiring discussion about embracing new beginnings and overcoming failure. These diverse entrepreneurs share their powerful stories of transformation and growth, from fish farming to podcast creation.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:42 – Rima introduces podcast journey

1:30 – Mike shares coaching background

2:27 – Pritha discusses authenticity coaching

3:37 – Afia explains tech journey

5:12 – Ebube describes software/farming transition

7:29 – Discussion on belief systems

11:16 – Mike shares perspective change

16:20 – Conversation about starting over

21:13 – Parenting as beginning again

25:46 – Ebube’s fish farming story

30:18 – Discussion about perseverance

42:12 – Closing insights and contacts

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“Once I was out in the world, interacting with people, my energy spoke for itself…people are just interested in being in my energy field, with what I have cultivated for myself, and letting that be the transmission” Hannah Vela

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an intimate conversation about redefining success and embracing authenticity with Hannah Vela @_hannahvela_, Richard Oelberger @richardlistens, Gretchen Holmes. Discover how vulnerability and genuine connection can transform both personal growth and professional impact.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:33 – Hannah introduces her work

1:45 – Richard shares his background

2:22 – Gretchen shares her story

3:52 – Discussing belief systems

11:18 – Inner child connection

14:17 – Authentic messaging discussion

19:36 – Redefining success

22:12 – Vulnerability in leadership

26:59 – Water consciousness exploration

31:03 – Embracing uncertainty

35:45 – Building authentic connections

41:19 – Energy and authenticity

44:34 – Closing insights

47:10 – Final thoughts

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