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Stop Waiting For Perfect Conditions & Start Now | Greg Hayne | Ep 816

“Your future should not be a guess. It should be something that you figure out.” Greg Hayne

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Greg Hayne as they dive deep into why uncertainty is actually your greatest opportunity for growth. Greg reveals how he built multiple successful peer groups by embracing the unknown and shares the exact framework for turning fear into forward momentum.

Timestamps:

0:00 Greg introduces construction industry background
1:22 Discovering peer group concept origin
4:03 Niiamah shares uncertainty about groups
6:08 Greg explains embracing uncertainty mindset
13:05 Exploring synergy in group dynamics
20:24 Live coaching session begins spontaneously
29:07 Discussion about successful but unfulfilled
33:22 Investment versus fear of mistakes
37:44 Action over thinking philosophy
43:39 Greg’s takeaway from conversation

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How to Multiply Your Impact Instantly | Deb Donig | Ep 815

“I think that the thought leader is somebody who really listens to what the group wants and helps move in that direction.” Deb Donig

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and tech critic Deb Donig @debstapix as they explore how to move beyond individual genius to collective community building. Discover why starting conversations matters more than being the smartest person in the room and how shared vocabulary creates the foundation for building better futures together.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces guest Deb Donig
0:43 Deb explains community-building focus professionally
4:13 Discussion on community building flavors
5:48 Academic writing versus conversation starting
8:50 Corrections in direction and approach
12:17 Prophecy concept versus thought leadership
19:02 Shared vocabulary creates community reality
23:30 Belonging across multiple boxes reframe
30:25 Tech prediction versus designed outcomes
42:01 Melting pot conversations and sustainability

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Problem Solving That Actually Works | Michael Edwards & Tom Tobin | Ep 814

“Understanding who you are – my personal purpose, my personal mission, my personal values, and aligning those to what you do is super important.” Michael Edwards

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Michael Edwards & Tom Tobin as they reveal why most entrepreneurs fail to identify their real problems and share the exact framework they use to help founders stop the bleeding and start thriving. These two seasoned consultants from San Antonio break down the difference between throwing money at problems versus solving them strategically.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces roundtable discussion
0:42 Michael shares background, consulting expertise
2:46 Tom discusses healthcare, business journey
7:30 Navigating business challenges, finding problems
11:50 Stop and assess before solutions
16:37 Data-driven approach to problem solving
29:32 Culture alignment with personal values
35:02 Finding joy in helping others
38:35 Maintaining balance while growing
45:37 Embracing AI transformation together

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Turn Your Diverse Experiences Into Your Business Advantages | Christina Marlett, Brandon Hart, Chris Denson | Ep 811

“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will begin to change.” Chris Denson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Christina Marlette, Brandon Hart, Chris Denson as they reveal how being multi-passionate isn’t a weakness, it’s your secret weapon. Discover why doing what makes you feel “fully alive” trumps finding your purpose every time.

Timestamps:

0:00 Multi passionate trailblazers roundtable discussion
1:13 Christina shares energy game philosophy
1:38 Brandon discusses faith and development
3:11 Chris explains ingenuity and clarity
4:54 Therapy helped blend personalities
8:29 Brandon overcame depression through development
11:23 Watching inner courtroom drama thoughts
16:21 Ugly awkward dancing returns unexpectedly
25:30 Confidence borrowed across different areas
42:15 Brandon publishing poetry book soon

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Connection Not Conversion Builds Lasting Profits | Maria Ross | Ep 810

“If you don’t have your house in order internally, the external is just a facade, and people see through that very quickly.” Maria Ross

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and strategist Maria Ross as they expose empathy as the ultimate competitive advantage. Learn why solo entrepreneurs need empathy most and how it builds influence without forcefull authority.

Timestamps:

0:00 Empathy drives radical business success
1:54 Secret ingredient of effective marketing
4:53 Two books tackle empathy challenges
8:25 Inner game creates outer success
12:06 Empathy definition breaks common myths
17:06 Investment mindset beats quick fixes
24:41 Human capital needs optimization too
30:15 Influence through genuine connection building
35:24 Leadership requires appropriate empathy balance
39:34 Time prioritization determines empathy success

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Steward Your Energy Toward Service Rather Than Just Growth | Patrina Wisdom, Eloy Garcia, Jenevy Sims | Ep 809

“Build from identity, not image. Build on truth, not trends. Build on clarity, not comparison.” Jenevy Sims

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Patrina Wisdom, Eloy Garcia, and Jenevy Sims, exploring the edge between moving forward and truly leveling up in business and life. Learn how to build from identity not image and why collaboration beats competition every time.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing three incredible trailblazers

0:46 Patrina: Moving from hustle to harmony

2:10 Eloy: Elevating intrapersonal relationships through skills

3:07 Jenevy: Creating purposeful connections for impact

5:27 Eloy: Navigating intergenerational and poly relationships

9:38 Patrina: Solo podcasting makes palms sweaty

12:00 Body signals indicate next level expansion

15:01 Building from identity not image matters

22:39 Energy stewardship during humanity’s challenging times

29:12 Learning to collaborate authentically after betrayal

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Authentic Purpose Beats Perfect Strategy | Alicia Jessop, Simone Muschett, Marli Williams, Dave Clare | Ep 808

“When you lean into that authenticity and what you believe to be the calling on your life, and you pursue it with full force for the entirety of your life, you are bound to make a mark.” Alicia Jessop

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Alicia Jessop, Simone Muschett, Marli Williams, Dave Clare exploring why most people confuse passion with love when true passion means your willingness to suffer for your purpose. Learn how four trailblazers broke through perfectionism to scale their impact authentically.

Timestamps:

0:00 Purpose driven trailblazers panel begins
1:08 Authenticity equals highest frequency energy
2:02 Evolving world through purpose leadership
2:43 Trauma storytelling builds self knowledge
4:28 Intentional alignment with business goals
7:03 Service creates meaningful life direction
12:15 Evolution through identity capital building
16:52 Passion means willingness to suffer
19:46 Burnout happens from misaligned choices
31:27 Perfection paralysis blocks business growth

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Your True North Is Inside You | Clifford Fisher, Polish Peter Kolat, Ursula Alchemy, Anke Herrmann, Leah Crowfoot | Ep 807

“Instead of fitting in, we just do our thing. We’re defining success in our life versus letting the world define it.” Cliff Fisher

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Clifford Fisher, Polish Peter Kolat, Ursula Alchemy, Anke Herrmann, and Leah Crowfoot as they share their biggest fears about leveling up. Uncover the spiral staircase pattern that keeps showing up in every entrepreneur’s journey.

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0:00 Roundtable introduction with five entrepreneurs
1:09 Cliff shares chiropractic business journey
1:18 Polish Peter discusses life coaching transformation
2:29 Ursula explains astrology and soul guidance
3:30 Anke talks tech support pivot
5:15 Leah describes accounting business evolution
8:25 Discussing what carries through reinventions
21:29 Exploring recurring fears and patterns
30:16 Investment costs of authentic living
38:18 Current edge projects and goals

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