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“Successful people do what unsuccessful people don’t.” Frank Rolfe

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Frank Rolfe in this game-changing conversation about leveraging time as a weapon in business. Frank shares how he built a billboard empire by doing what others said was impossible and why questioning authority is key to breakthrough success.

Timestamps:

0:00 Frank introduces life philosophy
1:04 Billboard business origin story
3:15 Why billboards as choice
10:49 Outworking competitors strategy explained
14:01 Gas crisis work ethic
20:36 Time management insights shared
25:47 Specialization versus generalist approach
40:01 Mobile home timing advantage
46:04 Wrap up conversation begins
51:47 Harvard happiness study findings

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Lane Kawaoka: “Figure out where you are first, because there’s certain things you implement in the beginning stages that you don’t do at the end.”

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lane Kawaoka as they dive deep into the mindset shift from building wealth to growing wealth. Lane reveals why most high-performing leaders waste time on the wrong investment strategies for their current financial position.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces Lane Kawaoka discussion
0:35 Lane explains real estate journey
1:38 Podcast evolution and community building
3:32 Transition from peer to expert
7:01 Stepping into authority role challenges
12:04 Learning lessons through market experience
16:02 Commercial real estate market corrections
18:43 Investment opportunities during fearful times
24:11 Dedication to mastery principles
31:50 Final takeaway about knowing position

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“Anyone who doesn’t like change is screwed. We’re in a world where you have to lean into change.” Ian Gotts

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts as they reveal why asking the question behind the question unlocks opportunities others miss. Discover how authentic leadership means embracing AI as an augmenter, not a threat.

Timestamps:

0:00 Roundtable with three trailblazers begins
1:52 Carl’s 44-year financial journey
2:24 Russell’s humble authentic approach
3:41 Ian’s tech leadership evolution
8:19 AI changing everything rapidly
15:45 Five months makes you expert
19:56 Jobs versus AI reality check
27:27 Overcoming financial decision bias
32:07 Secret sauce: simplifying complexity
41:29 Connect deeper, YouTube channels

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“We think that what we’ve done is not a big deal because we’re living it, but when you start sharing it becomes a big deal to others.” Seema Giri

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Seema Giri for an intimate conversation about showing up authentically in corporate spaces and business. Learn how bringing your whole self to work can create better results and deeper fulfillment.

Timestamps:

0:01 Introduction to Seema Giri
2:40 Trusting gut over security
5:04 Showing up authentically
7:10 Corporate results from wholeness
9:17 Feeling incomplete without integration
12:29 Divine timing versus impatience
16:21 Course correction and U-turns
19:50 Extraordinary stories seem ordinary
25:28 Structure enables creative freedom
32:46 Letting go enables growth

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“For me, belonging has just really become making my inner me happy, and that inner me is my inner child. I know how confident I was back in fourth grade – I was doing any and everything.” Adaure Anyanwu

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Adaure Anyanwu @All_Things_Ada as they explore how to turn life’s biggest setbacks into your greatest breakthroughs. Discover why planning your next five moves before you need them is the secret to thriving as an unconventional entrepreneur.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces trailblazing guest
1:03 Adaure shares unconventional path
2:13 Deep alignment since childhood
4:33 Financial services secret knowledge
6:46 Standing out in red suit
10:19 Belonging means inner child happiness
15:51 Pharmacy school pivot story
20:48 MBA while building business
26:44 Natural skincare brand launch
33:39 Remember be you on purpose

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“The money is beautiful, the success is amazing, but who we become along the journey – that’s the prize.” Leslie Medley

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Leslie Medley as they reveal why most entrepreneurs kill their own magic. This conversation will transform how you think about consistency versus authenticity.

Timestamps:

0:00 Leslie introduces herself authentically

0:42 Human embodiment coach background

2:23 Profound conversation prediction discussion

3:42 Building business before mainstream

8:25 Trailblazer bushwhacker jungle metaphor

10:06 Beginner mindset versus comparison

14:00 Magic versus analytical thinking

22:42 Playing and creating authentically

26:18 Experiences over luxury trends

32:04 Nervous system capacity building

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