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“The art of letting go is really hard to do.” – Kevin Shtofman

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Kevin Shtofman and Luke Mickelson for a masterclass in outlier leadership. We dig into the untold truths of founder syndrome, why adaptability is everything, and exactly how to keep growing at every stage. Discover hard-won lessons on letting go, the power of self-awareness, and how action beats overthinking every single time. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or creative force, you’ll walk away with tools to get unstuck, elevate your game, and build something that lasts.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Luke and Kevin

01:50 Evolving as a Leader

03:10 Founder Syndrome Defined

05:15 Building Teams That Scale

08:05 When to Let Go

13:25 Action vs. Ideas

17:15 Hardest Leadership Lessons

21:30 Identity and Organization

29:00 Delegation and Trust

36:00 Final Takeaways and Resources

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“I have no problem letting people fall… Fall, go ahead and fall. I’ll dust you off after you learn your lesson, and we’ll keep moving.” – Sharneise Allen

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Sharneise Allen and Randy Herbertson as they challenge the way leadership, learning, and confidence are built. Discover how letting students lead can shape education, why courage trumps confidence, and how active environments drive growth for creatives and entrepreneurs. This episode delivers real tactics, meta insights, and actionable inspiration for anyone ready to play on the edge and drive results.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcoming outliers

1:10 Sharneise disrupts education

2:25 Randy inspires creative teams

3:40 Consistent practice builds results

5:41 Teaching with cocktail parties

7:06 Interactive learning grows confidence

8:22 Humility and safe spaces

10:12 Courage creates confidence

12:16 Overconfidence and falling forward

17:26 Humility as growth mindset

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“It didn’t matter where I started, if I keep showing up, doing my best, someday great things will happen.” Aslak Da Silva

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and world-class martial artist turned powerhouse CEO, Aslak De Silva, for a masterclass in daily reinvention. Discover how winning at life means starting over, building new skills from the bottom up, and never outgrowing your “white belt.” We break down practical strategies for dealing with setbacks, skyrocketing your leadership, and using adversity to unlock focus. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, change-maker, or growth-minded leader, this episode gives you the mindset and moves to keep growing, every single day.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Niiamah, welcome Aslak

01:10 Aslak’s martial arts origin story

02:20 Becoming a black belt leader

03:30 Top three leadership lessons

05:26 Adapting to major change

06:59 Daily purpose and self-check

08:15 What’s next, new edges

09:13 Building AI for coaching

11:28 The real work behind mastery

17:00 Embracing the “white belt” mindset

20:00 Championship wins and setbacks

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“I don’t have all the answers, and I need to be open to constantly learning.” – Lindsey Wander

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lindsey Wander as they break down what it really takes to lead as an Outlier, by embracing partnership, radical honesty, and conscious action. Lindsey shares how she turned “competitors” into growth partners and why learning drives true impact. If you’re tired of business as usual and want results that last, watch as we uncover strategies for innovation, authentic leadership, and building communities that rise together.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Lindsey Wander’s Journey

01:15 Global Nomad and Business Builder

02:05 Fourteen Years of Learning

03:00 Key Lesson—Don’t Take It Personally

04:33 Learning Fuels Business Growth

06:02 Serving and Scaling Impact

07:29 Partnerships That Break Competition

10:10 Redefining Leadership For Today

13:43 Elevate Community Together

15:11 Innovation And Flow In Practice

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“Being vulnerable makes you strong enough to face fear and move forward.” – Dolores Rojo Guinazú

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dolores Rojo Guinazú for a raw, energizing dive into what it takes to play life at the highest level. Dolores shares how stepping from her comfort zone as a translator led to courage, connection, and a transformed career, plus, she drops tactical wisdom about overcoming fear, leveraging action, and translating your value worldwide. Whether you’re a leader, creative, or entrepreneur, this episode lights your fire and gives you the tools to “let it go and let t flow.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Show intro: outlier energy

01:00 – Meet Dolores, global translator

02:00 – Why play is leadership

03:50 – Facing fear, new beginnings

05:00 – Pandemic triggers brave action

06:10 – Courage in stepping out

08:00 – Lessons in vulnerability

10:00 – Let go, let it flow

12:20 – Is translating transforming?

15:00 – Lift value, expand impact

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“Create something so inspiring that people want to join you. If they aren’t, dream bigger.” – Eliav Cohen

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and outlier powerhouses Jonathan Shroyer, Randy Lorensen, and Eliav Cohen as they demolish average thinking and unpack what it REALLY takes to live, lead, and play at the outlier’s edge. From making abundance your standard, to actionable frameworks for bigger impact, you’ll hear firsthand stories, mindset shifts, and bold moves. Ready to play a bigger game? Hit play, then subscribe for daily outlier strategies.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Outlier Crew

02:44 Sleepy Industries Disruption

08:15 Eliyav: Ballooning & Quitting Safe

10:15 Mindset Is Everything

12:40 Core Throughline for All

18:51 Abundance and Affirmation Routines

22:57 Community and Opportunity

26:00 Push vs Pull Energy

31:27 Make Goals Inspiring

35:29 Expand Mindset Over Time

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“Surrender lets you recover. Service makes you whole.” – Richard Titus

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Richard Titus, serial entrepreneur and outlier, as they get real on turning adversity into advantage. This episode is a masterclass on how leaders, creatives, and founders can transform neurodiversity, setbacks, and even hard knocks into superpowers for life and work. Titus shares unfiltered stories on culture shifts, letting go, and why service is the ultimate unlock for growth and impact.

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet the Outlier Mindset

01:10 Richard’s Creative Beginnings

02:50 Turning Neurodiversity to Advantage

04:50 Building Komodo from Setback

06:31 Life Never Gets Easy

08:00 Parenting, Tech, and Perspective

10:02 Spotting True Superpowers

12:17 Changing BBC Culture

15:48 Learning to Let Go

20:24 Fame, Service, and Surrender

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“If you got hit by the proverbial bus, would your revenue keep going?” — Cameron Bishop

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and outliers Cameron Bishop and Wayne Sharp for a results-driven conversation packed with real-world strategies to turn your business into a scalable asset, not just a paycheck. From selling companies for maximum value to challenging what you believe about education and building systems that sustain, you’ll learn why visionary thinking, disciplined financials, and community impact are game changers. Dive into wealth-building, owner mindset, and growth moves that could shift how you play forever. Subscribe, comment, and share your biggest insights below!

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Cameron Bishop Wayne Sharp
02:39 Why Owners Leave Money
06:52 Lifestyle Or Sellable Business
10:34 Startups Myths And Reality
14:17 Skills Gap Career Paths
16:00 Begin With End In Mind
19:30 Feedback Loops What Works
21:48 Financial Mistakes Scaling
25:09 Systems Scaling Cash Flow
29:41 Owner Dependency Red Flags
36:40 Mindset And Internal Growth

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