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Drop The Act Build Real Trust | Theo Kapodistrias | Ep 846

October 21, 2025 by niiamahashong

“Sometimes owning the fact that we don’t have all the answers is going to provide us a bit more trust, because we are showing a little bit of vulnerability.” Theo Kapodistrias

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Theo Kapodistrias for an honest discussion on why corporate speak kills connection and how showing vulnerability creates trust. Discover the communication shift that transforms lawyers, consultants, and professionals into genuine human connectors.

Timestamps:

0:46 Lawyer becomes communication expert
3:41 Corporate jargon blocks connection
6:33 Authenticity over smartest person
12:20 Name change unlocked authenticity
15:18 Robot lawyer versus real human
19:43 Owning expertise gaps builds trust
23:28 TEDx secrets and viral myths
29:01 Reality check on TEDx dreams
34:22 Conversation beats performance mindset
36:23 Find genuine honest communication

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Authentic You Is Already Enough | Antonio Taylor | EP 845

October 18, 2025 by niiamahashong

“I’m no longer going to be more loyal to a company than I am to myself. I’m no longer going to be more loyal to a boss.” Antonio Taylor

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and author Antonio Taylor @antonio_d_taylor_ as they dive into the freedom that comes from being unapologetically yourself. Uncover the life resume exercise that will help you remember who you really are.

Timestamps:

0:41 Antonio introduces himself as IT executive
1:58 Discusses book “Stop Trying to Be a Leader”
4:30 Lost job after company relocation decision
6:13 Realized performing for others not himself
11:52 Explains doing things for yourself creates freedom
18:27 Shares life resume exercise from seventh grade
24:12 Talks about building team with complementary talents
28:50 Self-awareness and accountability are crucial elements
34:31 New speaking world gives him sweaty palms
42:37 Niiamah’s listening ability creates comfortable space

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Take Back Your Power Through Choice | Debbi-Jo Horton | EP 844

October 16, 2025 by niiamahashong

“You can’t change anything around you until you change everything inside you.” Debbi-Jo Horton

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Debbi-Jo Horton in a powerful conversation about choice, ownership, and building culture that matters. Learn how refusing to accept “that’s just how things are” can 5x your business in one year.

Timestamps:

0:00 CPA transforms accounting industry standards
0:33 Retirement exit to create change
2:11 Industry burnout drives comeback decision
6:36 Communication equals ethics and accuracy
12:01 Personal transformation enables business transformation
15:42 Choice awareness creates power
24:44 Ownership replaces victimhood mindset
32:40 Culture foundation builds reputation
40:28 Waitlist proves integrity over profits
43:35 Right people appear right time

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How Self Worth Multiplies Your Impact | Rowena Hicks | Ep 843

October 14, 2025 by June

“You have intrinsic value just because you are you – doesn’t matter what you do, what you say, what you look like. Just because you are, you have value.” Rowena Hicks

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Rowena Hicks as they dive deep into the hidden cost of achievement without self-care. Discover how redefining success can save your life and actually make you more effective at helping others.

Timestamps:
0:01 Rowena shares burnout story
0:47 Education leader works crazy hours
2:00 Forgot to care for herself
6:06 Redefining what greatness means
9:28 Success definition completely evolved
16:24 Not valuing yourself hurts others
22:42 Lost friends setting healthy boundaries
28:50 Ignored dangerous physical warning signs
35:06 Always open to help others
39:23 Stronger person after complete breakdown

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Casual Chats to Real Contracts | Andréa Spearman | Ep 842

October 11, 2025 by niiamahashong

“Perfection is not the goal. It’s not the goal at all. I’m always learning new things about these settings, because when I first started, there was a particular distributor of podcasting that I later learned was kind of predatory. So it’s like there’s an evolution of learning.” Andréa Spearman

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Andréa Spearman as they explore how to build authentic community connections without waiting for perfection. Discover why starting where you are, crackling audio and all, can create more impact than polished content ever could.

Timestamps:

0:00 Andrea introduces herself as connector
1:14 Building community through shared resources
2:46 Started podcast during pandemic lockdown
7:35 Five years building grassroots platform
12:19 Managing five jobs while podcasting
17:27 Raw conversations versus polished content
24:14 Dance background shapes creative approach
32:30 Supporting Oakland’s political transformation
37:33 Elevating Black theater and artists
46:39 Embracing authenticity over perfection

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The Creative Process Behind Breakthrough Art | Sarah Kappos | Ep 841

October 9, 2025 by niiamahashong

“If I’m going to raise my children to believe that their dreams matter, then my dreams also have to matter.” Sarah Kappos

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Sarah Kappos to uncover the truth about “weaving the human fabric” through art and recovery. This conversation reveals how authentic community forms when artists embrace vulnerability and create dedicated spaces for deep creative work.

Timestamps:

0:00 Host welcomes creative trailblazer Sarah
0:43 Sarah explains weaving human fabric
2:46 Recent desert retreat project discussed
5:17 Creating documentary from retreat experience
7:31 Four year journey to manifestation
12:51 Overcoming mental blocks and fears
20:00 Dark side of creativity explored
24:46 Recovery community and art connection
31:00 Leap of faith philosophy explained
36:56 Muse transformation and artistic evolution

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From Self Doubt to Unstoppable Confidence | Darrin Peppard, Ron Nussbaum | Ep 840

October 7, 2025 by niiamahashong

“Leadership is an infinite game that you can play. Once you have it, you have it, but you can easily lose it. And if you’re not consistently evolving, you’re moving backwards.” Ron Nussbaum

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Darrin Peppard & Ron Nussbaum as they reveal the game-changing question that transforms self-doubt into unstoppable confidence. Discover why leadership is an infinite game and how the right mindset separates outliers from everyone else.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and guest backgrounds
1:13 Bridging careers to next level
3:42 Mission-driven problem solving approach
7:44 Leadership as infinite game
10:17 Powerful question reframing technique
14:55 Clarity conversations with yourself
18:43 Leadership versus business building
23:52 Seasons of skill development
29:07 Titles versus actual function
41:22 Impact fueled by finances

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How Small Acts Create Big Change | William Royce, Tania Moraes, Tom LeNoble | Ep 839

October 4, 2025 by niiamahashong

“If you don’t know your voice, and if you’re not willing to be that first one that goes and asks for what you want, then you’re not going to end up where you want to actually be.” Tania Moraes

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with William Royce, Tania Moraes, & Tom LeNoble in a raw conversation about transitioning from corporate life to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Learn how these reality creators turned their biggest challenges into powerful missions that transform lives daily.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces three service-oriented entrepreneurs
0:52 William shares military background, nonprofit work
2:18 Tanya discusses creative house mission
3:09 Tom explains philanthropist journey
4:28 Belonging challenges in fundraising discussed
6:03 Voice and leadership importance highlighted
8:19 Corporate to service transition explored
12:33 Building community through listening emphasized
15:18 Growth through networking and learning
22:17 Reality creation and mindset shifts

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