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Stop Hiding And Start Leading | Olivia Ashley, Nate Serrentino, Olujare Ogbe | Ep 616

“The more authentic I become… the better things seem to get in my life” – Nate Serrentino

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Olivia Ashley @wildlyolivia, Nate Serrentino @savior.services, and Olujare Ogbe @lifeasiseeit88 as they explore the raw truth about authenticity and personal growth. Watch as these outliers share their journey from hiding in the shadows to embracing their authentic selves while building meaningful communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

4:29 – Nate shares his background

7:34 – Olujare introduces herself

11:50 – Discussing beliefs and growth

14:03 – Exploring authenticity journey

24:21 – Being visible vs being seen

28:14 – Navigating personal darkness

32:24 – Staying open while vulnerable

38:50 – Power of community connection

42:45 – Final thoughts and contacts

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Managing People, Content, and Expectations | Lola Baston, Sean Wright [Toshi] | Ep 615

“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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How These Outliers Turned Risk into Reward | Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Amber Hickman, Travis Neville, Anthony Atiase, Anthony Payton | Ep 614

“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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Discover Your Worth Beyond External Validation | Neal Oates, Jr., Ebi Ogbu | Ep 613

“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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Why Great Leaders Don’t Go It Alone | Chris Lee, Lauren Lefkowitz | Ep 612

“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 Courage to Begin Again: Five Stories of Professional Reinvention | Rima Maamari, Mike Brown, Pritha Lal, Afia Addo, Ebube | Ep 611

“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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