Are you experiencing challenges in confronting your shame? Does this prevent you from driving yourself to the next level?
Join us with Alex Barker as he reveals the magic of facing guilt, owning yourself, breaking free, and embodying the leader you want to be.
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“I can use scissors to open up one packet, and I can use scissors to try and cut my curtain, and it’s not as effective. Like the same tools in different contexts, just don’t have the same results.” – Shari Balouchi
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Shari Balouchi as they share their insights on integrating well-being into the capitalist system and the power of simplicity.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Niiamah introduces Shari Balouchi and the topic of well-being.
1:10 – Shari shares her perspective on integrating well-being into the workplace.
4:20 – Niiamah and Shari discuss the contrast between the status quo and the possibilities.
10:20 – Shari talks about the importance of understanding seasons and ebbs and flows.
16:25 – Niiamah shares his own experience with work-life balance and finding the right path.
24:30 – Shari describes the season she is currently in and the process of recalibration.
39:00 – Niiamah and Shari explore the idea of being a “newbie” again and the value of that perspective.
54:00 – Shari shares ways for the audience to connect with her further.
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“Music brings people together, sort of like dogs and children. And guitar in particular is so great because it’s so portable, and so you can play guitar anywhere, anytime.” – Marlene Hutchinson
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he talks with Marlene Hutchinson, who is on a mission to get everyone in the world to play guitar. Discover how Marlene turned her passion into a successful business while staying true to her why.
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Timestamps:
00:04 Niiamah introduces the podcast and guest
01:13 Marlene shares her mission
02:27 Marlene’s passion for guitar started
03:52 Marlene’s guitar teaching journey
08:58 Marlene’s transition to workshops and PBS
11:23 Marlene talks about money and business
15:07 Marlene’s building blocks approach to guitar
20:42 Marlene’s persistence and mission-driven approach
26:08 Marlene’s perspective on failure and learning
29:19 Marlene on luck and preparation
31:14 Marlene on setting realistic expectations
33:11 Marlene’s ability to translate passion to life
36:19 How to reach out to Marlene
38:42 Marlene’s message to her future self
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“We spend at least three to five times more time preparing what we are going to host than the actual event itself.” Jason Doiron
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as she explores the intersection of community, conversation, and change with Jason Doiron. Gain valuable perspectives on how to create spaces for diverse voices and collaborative problem-solving.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Jason Doiron
2:25 Discussing genuine creativity and community
3:43 Jason’s background and mission
7:08 Collaboration vs co-creation explained
12:42 Impact of conversation on change
15:59 Preparing for meaningful conversations
21:46 Reflection on takeaways and letting go
25:15 Power of questions without answers
28:45 Invitation to examine your questions
31:36 How Jason’s business operates
36:11 Ways to connect with Jason
37:35 Final thoughts and takeaways
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“Just keep going, that’s just what I’ve my message has always been to myself is just never stop, and I just won’t, until I’m, you know where I want to be.” – Rita Suzanne
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he gets the inside scoop on effective local marketing strategies that can transform your business from Rita Suzanne. Discover the overlooked benefits of focusing on your local market.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Niiamah Ashong introduces Rita Suzanne and their conversation.
1:12 – Rita Suzanne discusses her pivot to focusing on helping clients get more local leads.
5:27 – Niiamah Ashong shares his insights on the value of local presence for businesses.
10:28 – Rita Suzanne talks about her journey to focusing on local marketing.
15:33 – Rita Suzanne provides practical tips for building a local presence.
26:30 – Niiamah Ashong shares his perspective on the benefits of a local strategy.
32:13 – Rita Suzanne reflects on the insights gained from the conversation.
33:27 – Rita Suzanne’s advice for outliers on finding local networking events.
34:54 – Rita Suzanne’s message to her future self.
35:42 – Closing remarks.
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“”Just keep going, that’s just what I’ve my message has always been to myself is just never stop, and I just won’t, until I’m, you know where I want to be.” – Rita Suzanne”
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he gets the inside scoop on effective local marketing strategies that can transform your business from Rita Suzanne. Discover the overlooked benefits of focusing on your local market.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Niiamah Ashong introduces Rita Suzanne and their conversation.
1:12 – Rita Suzanne discusses her pivot to focusing on helping clients get more local leads.
5:27 – Niiamah Ashong shares his insights on the value of local presence for businesses.
10:28 – Rita Suzanne talks about her journey to focusing on local marketing.
15:33 – Rita Suzanne provides practical tips for building a local presence.
26:30 – Niiamah Ashong shares his perspective on the benefits of a local strategy.
32:13 – Rita Suzanne reflects on the insights gained from the conversation.
33:27 – Rita Suzanne’s advice for outliers on finding local networking events.
34:54 – Rita Suzanne’s message to her future self.
35:42 – Closing remarks.
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“Sometimes it just takes somebody else witnessing me in my words, and then feeling those words and seeing their energy to go. Okay, I understand what you’re saying. But this is what I’m hearing.” – Cari Kenzie
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he vulnerably explores the disconnect between heart and business with Cari Kenzie. Discover how to reconnect and integrate the two for more authentic, aligned entrepreneurship.
Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:56 Exploring the disconnect
00:02:59 Where’s your heart?
00:06:54 Losing heart-centered conversations
00:09:54 Why create “heart time”?
00:12:21 Self-doubt and business aspirations
00:15:02 Deciding heart couldn’t do business
00:18:22 Heart and business as separate
00:20:52 Thank you and next steps
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