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Your Fear Is Your Next Breakthrough | Brian Berneman, Sam Mitchell, Nateisha Choice | Ep 786

“You don’t have to always be in the shadows of everything. People can know who you are, especially if you constantly light up a room.” Nateisha Choice

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and trailblazers Brian Berneman, Sam Mitchell, Nateisha Choice as they reveal the terrifying truth about stepping from shadows to spotlight. Discover why being disposable might be your greatest superpower.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and current games
1:37 Brian’s journey of conscious living
4:25 Choice stepping into nonprofit leadership
5:50 Sam’s job search reality
8:17 Expanding platforms and visibility
12:17 Identity shifts and self-work
15:23 Recognizing accomplishments and strengths
19:52 Learning to be disposable
28:22 Hidden depths beyond surface
34:15 Contact info and insights

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Your Authentic Self Sells Best | Steve Harper, Gina Best, Samir Azizi, Florence Amerley Adu | Ep 783

“Nobody’s coming to save you. You have to save yourself. You have to be your biggest advocate.” Steve Harper

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Steve Harper, Gina Best, Samir Azizi, Florence Amerley Adu as they reveal why imposter syndrome never disappears and how successful entrepreneurs use it as their compass. Discover the real secrets behind building authentic businesses that don’t require you to hide who you truly are.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and defining games played
1:31 Steve discusses authentic connection strategies
2:41 Gina shares reinvention and truth
8:35 Overcoming assumptions and standing strong
14:53 Florence on engineering stereotypes
16:02 Samir’s career pivot story
19:36 Imposter syndrome never disappears
22:29 Ongoing challenges at every level
30:08 Work-life balance struggles continue
38:35 Current exciting scary projects

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Turn Your Voice Into Power | Michael Hunter, Peter Banigo, Wil Otero, Deb Donig | Ep 782

“Before we can build anything, we first have to imagine it. There is no technological product without somebody imagining what the world could or should look like and what the future could or should look like.” Deb Donig

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Michael Hunter, Peter Banigo, Wil Otero, Deb Donig as they challenge everything you think you know about efficiency and success. Discover why the most successful people aren’t running at 100% capacity and how slowing down might be the key to speeding up your impact.

Timestamps:

0:42 Michael shares helping people understand themselves
2:10 Will discusses podcasting and entrepreneurship journey
3:16 Deb explains ethics and technology work
5:02 Peter talks building businesses and growth
7:30 Discussion on deeper work beyond appearances
11:23 Conversation about helping people show up
17:25 Deb addresses impossible goals and hope
25:09 Traffic jam metaphor for life efficiency
42:50 Final takeaways and connection information
46:16 Closing insights from each participant

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How To Navigate Life’s Biggest Transitions | Tiffany Bryant, Sarita Buer, Stephen Rother, Vegas K. Jarrow | EP 781

“Create belonging within yourself first, because that’s where it really starts – finding the belonging within who you are as a person and feeling comfortable with where you are and the path that you’re choosing.” Sarita Buer

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Tiffany Bryant, Sarita Buer, Stephen Rother, Vegas K. Jarrow as they reveal the hidden challenges of leveling up that no one talks about. Discover why the most successful transformations often look nothing like traditional success and how to navigate the grief of outgrowing your current life.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and current games
5:52 Leveling up navigation strategies
8:23 Humans naturally resist change
10:38 Grieving during transformation periods
13:03 Digital products to coaching
15:25 Leaving relationships and careers
19:43 Misinterpreted natural appearing skills
24:28 Conscious creators manifesting reality
29:44 Navigating peer group changes
40:37 Connection details and insights

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Take Quit Off the Table, Find Your Resolution | Punit Bhatia, Caleb Andrews | EP 780

“Take quit off the table, and you’ll find your resolution.” Caleb Andrews

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Punit Bhatia, Caleb Andrews as they challenge everything you thought you knew about destiny versus free will in leadership. Discover why taking “quit off the table” might be the key to unlocking your breakthrough.

Timestamps:

0:01 Niiamah introduces roundtable discussion
0:35 Punit shares entrepreneurial background
1:20 Caleb discusses pastoral leadership
2:12 Free will versus destiny debate
8:12 Faith and choice frameworks
16:23 Navigating uncertainty with courage
23:00 Building grit and determination
31:48 Simplifying complex leadership decisions
36:13 Catching the heart of leadership
39:20 Contact information and takeaways

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How To Create From Your Deepest Pain | Cynthia Towner | Ep 779

“When you get knocked down, you either choose to stay down or you find a way to get up.” Cynthia Towner

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Cynthia Towner @Juuceejoi as they explore how a devastating stroke at 31 became the catalyst for building an empire of hope. Discover how choosing joy over bitterness can transform not just your life, but entire communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 Podcast recording restart energy shift
1:41 Cynthia introduces herself from Chicago
2:39 Stroke survivor story begins here
4:39 Two young kids motivation moment
8:09 Eleven years since life transformation
14:37 Business evolution from personal encouragement
22:07 Word of mouth growth strategy
27:12 Current projects including mental health
34:51 Trust challenges in business building
41:54 Amazing self recognition final insight

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