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Quit Playing Normal & Win Big | Crystal Franco | Ep 831

September 16, 2025 by June

“It doesn’t serve the world when you’re sitting there with all the awful atrocities and you can’t connect to yourself and your pleasure.” Crystal Franco

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Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Crystal Franco in a raw conversation about nervous system regulation and building businesses around unconventional expertise. Learn why your unique combination of skills creates rarity in the marketplace.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces Crystal Franco
1:31 Crystal explains “pleasure fairy”
2:44 Diving into pleasure concepts
6:26 Identity adoption and fairiness
9:16 Pleasure beyond surface levels
13:30 Nervous system and ecstasy
16:07 Pleasure during uncertain times
20:25 Life force energy discussion
22:56 Business model and success
31:12 Mastery and unique combinations

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Broke and Uncertain: How Winners Respond | Scott McCarthy, Maureen Zappala, Peter Saddington, Lisa Hopkins, Joey Ragona | Ep 830

September 13, 2025 by niiamahashong

“You don’t know squat – and that eliminates expectations. I don’t know anything about this. I’m going to learn about it.” Scott McCarthy

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Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Scott McCarthy, Maureen Zappala, Peter Saddington, Lisa Hopkins & Joey Ragona as they reveal how top entrepreneurs transform uncertainty into opportunity. Discover why the most successful outliers never “flail” during crisis and learn their brick-by-brick approach to building through chaos.

Timestamps:

0:00 Five entrepreneurs discuss navigating uncertainty
0:25 Scott splits military career with leadership
1:01 Maureen transitions from rocket scientist
2:00 Peter deploys capital into racing tech
3:10 Lisa optimizes creative energy professionally
4:47 Joey helps entrepreneurs without pressure
7:01 How outliers navigate business uncertainty
23:02 Expectations drive uncertainty in business
30:31 Desperate income needs affect entrepreneurs
47:15 Key insights from uncertainty conversation

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Create Joy Without Burning Out | Melissa Mahon, Linda Than | Ep 829

September 11, 2025 by niiamahashong

“You can actually create your life. You can manifest everything you desire, and you can love your life again.” Melissa Mahon

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Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Melissa Mahon & Linda Than as they reveal how to regulate your nervous system while stepping into your next level. Discover why dancing in your kitchen might be the breakthrough you need.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and guest backgrounds
1:45 Defining joy and peace
5:43 What joy really means
11:20 Music creates connection and healing
18:36 Growing through community alignment
22:06 Nervous system regulation techniques
29:06 Current sweaty palms projects
33:16 Birthday performance and fundraising goals
39:09 Powerful messages for trailblazers
43:30 Key takeaways and gratitude

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From Hobby to Generational Wealth Builder with Podcast Futurist Adam Torres | Ep 828

September 9, 2025 by niiamahashong

“We all have a distribution advantage over everybody that’s ever done this business before, even if you start a podcast today.” Adam Torres

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Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Adam Torres as they reveal why doing 6,000+ interviews isn’t crazy – it’s strategic. Uncover the marathon mindset that’s building media empires while others quit after 100 episodes.

Timestamps:

0:00 Adam Torres introduction and mission
0:30 Gaming metaphor for podcasting sport
3:27 Exploring volume and unreasonable commitment
5:04 Five year plans are limiting
12:12 Generational wealth through podcast content
14:43 Multi-generational business building conversation
16:02 Futurist mindset and long-term thinking
21:28 Business model and monetization strategies
36:31 Identity shift creates sustainable success
53:00 Game-changing mindset transformation complete

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Uncomfortable Choices Create Wealth | Cierra Carlyle, Brad Ebenhoeh, Aja’ Mywya, Gwendolyn Young, Peter Saddington | Ep 827

September 5, 2025 by niiamahashong

“To be unreasonable is to be uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable isn’t a bad thing… success comes from being completely unreasonable with standards that society has set for us.” Cierra Carlyle

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Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Cierra Carlyle, Brad Ebenhoeh, Aja’ Mywya, Gwendolyn Young, and Peter Saddington as they reveal why being “unreasonable” is the secret to breakthrough success. Discover how these entrepreneurs shattered conventional wisdom to build thriving businesses against all odds.

Timestamps:

0:01 Host introduces five entrepreneur trailblazers

0:28 Cierra Carlyle shares her creative businesses

1:39 Brad Ebenhoeh discusses accounting firm acquisition

3:46 Aja’ Mywya explains freedom and coaching

4:47 Peter Saddington talks venture capital motorsports

5:35 Gwendolyn Young shares lupus business journey

7:58 Group discusses being unreasonable

33:13 Energy management and health challenges

42:23 Contact information and takeaways

47:57 Final insights and podcast wrap

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Purpose Demands Unreasonable Courage | Brodie Whitney, Robbie Spier Miller | Ep 826

September 3, 2025 by niiamahashong

“Are you just trying to do what you think other people might want? Are you really trying to create what the world needs through your unique lens?” Brodie Whitney

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Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Brodie Whitney and Robbie Spier Miller as they reveal what it really takes to live unreasonably in pursuit of your purpose. Discover why being willing to risk everything you hold dear might be the only way to create the life you’re truly meant to live.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing two purpose-driven entrepreneurs
1:08 Purpose is who you’re being
2:28 Being unreasonable for your calling
6:22 Surrounding yourself with other outliers
13:40 Death as motivation for living
18:57 Balancing family with entrepreneurial purpose
24:23 Courage to risk everything important
33:04 Your view is always limited
40:43 Creating what you’d pay for
43:36 Preparation makes you more present

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