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“Innovation is turning creativity into money or anything of value. An idea you keep to yourself is worthless, but an idea you bring into the world is priceless.” Bill Stainton

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Bill Stainton & Robin Ferguson as they challenge everything you think you know about innovation and reinvention. From producing hit TV shows to transforming leaders, these outliers share why “what the hell” might be your best strategy.

Timestamps:

0:00 Roundtable with innovation experts
0:37 Bill’s TV producer background
2:05 Robin’s transformational coaching journey
3:42 Defining innovation and creativity
7:37 Courage in facing discomfort
13:17 Navigating messy middle transitions
26:23 Deadlines and creative constraints
32:47 Overcoming self-doubt and fear
39:22 Challenge: broaden your perspective
45:27 Living in messy middle

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“The ability to come back from a failure or from a disappointment is the ultimate separator. Resiliency is an absolute superpower.” Billy Ryan

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Billy Ryan to discover why “hire for character, train for skill” transforms teams, and learn when to shoot versus when to pass the ball in your leadership journey.

Timestamps:

0:00 Billy’s sports background journey
1:15 Reinventing across multiple industries
4:47 Authenticity in leadership matters
8:41 Delegation challenges for performers
16:17 AI versus human coaching
18:23 Embracing failure as growth
29:28 Playing for long term
39:09 Rebuilding with strategic intent
45:43 Finding your true identity
48:12 Celebrating wins along way

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“You can’t be a people pleaser and be authentic at the same time. There is absolutely no way that they can happen.” Brittany Johnson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Brittany A. Johnson as they reveal why most entrepreneurs hit success and feel empty inside. Get actionable tools to build sustainable businesses that honor your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing from a trauma expert who’s lived it.

Timestamps:

0:00 Brittany Johnson introduction begins

0:34 Building without balance causes burnout

1:51 Physical wounds from overbuilding

4:29 Staying in the game matters

7:51 Helper’s fatigue and recharging

14:21 Being labeled unprofessional early

19:34 Authenticity requires no choice

23:50 People pleasing blocks authenticity

31:49 Keep your core self

38:35 Body tells you truth

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“Material things don’t matter. What matters is: did I make a difference and a positive impact? What will people remember about me?” Christi Schreiber

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Christi Schreiber for a masterclass on visual trust: learn why the smartest person in the room gets ignored while the polished one commands attention. Find out how to make your expertise visible before you speak.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Christi Schreiber
1:03 Image consulting and credibility
3:52 Removing visual distractions matters
8:23 Making audiences want listen
14:12 COVID changed professionalism standards
21:10 Authenticity meets credibility confusion
30:29 Color psychology affects perception
38:51 Business loss during pandemic
45:23 Purpose over material possessions
49:44 Contact and closing reflections

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“The more aware we become, the more conscious we become… the more curious we become, the more we see underneath, behind, and around it all.” Ursula Pottinga

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Joe Santana and Ursula Pottinga exploring how curiosity beats formulas every time and why your “weirdness” is actually your competitive advantage. Learn how to build what the world needs by experimenting fearlessly and treating life as one big hypothesis.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and backgrounds
1:22 Business benefits through inclusion
4:21 Neuroscience meets consciousness work
10:14 Diverse experiences shape solutions
18:19 Healthcare’s RLX approach applied
25:37 Being seen as individuals
30:13 Everyone’s a unique hodgepodge
35:28 Comfort zones and change
38:13 Building what’s needed now
45:05 Adventure and staying curious

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“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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