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“I’m realizing that so many other people are on a lonely entrepreneur journey, and they don’t know how to have those deep thoughts or note like what kinds of questions to ask.” – Alex Concepcion

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a raw, unfiltered conversation with Alex Concepcion about the loneliness of the entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to find guidance and ask the right questions.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Niiamah introduces Alex
0:14 – Watch part one first
0:48 – Alex wants unfiltered conversation
1:14 – Alex’s professional engagement question
2:58 – Guiding entrepreneurs through “hell”
4:13 – Alex is solo entrepreneur
5:16 – Helping entrepreneurs find questions
6:08 – Scuba diving into darkness
7:05 – Alex figuring out packaging
8:43 – Having fun while working
11:01 – Audience insights shape offerings
13:18 – Get homies to test
15:30 – Alex’s unique fun factor
18:28 – Making decisions more clear

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“I don’t think there’s anything in life worth doing if it doesn’t actually add value to people’s lives.” – Michael Abernathy

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Michael Abernathy as they delve into the importance of knowing oneself and being willing to be wrong. Gain wisdom for personal and professional development.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction

1:16 – Niiamah describes Michael

2:47 – Michael’s self-introduction

4:07 – Michael’s background story

7:54 – Serving people, caring for people

9:52 – Outliers invited to self-reflect

11:46 – Identity and being wrong

13:01 – Analogies and abstract thinking

14:15 – Michael’s use of analogies

15:45 – Michael’s pattern recognition skills

17:41 – Three types of work

21:20 – Applying patterns in business

24:07 – Defining “building”

27:31 – Cold email outreach example

29:25 – Frameworks and pattern recognition

32:28 – Serving through email outreach

36:22 – Skipping neutral in frameworks

38:45 – When to ship the product

41:50 – The E-Myth Revisited book

43:02 – How to follow Michael

43:50 – Michael’s message to future self

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“Each and every day that I that I get up, I’m thankful, and I’m blessed for that, and I actually try to to make sure that I’m carrying around that energy wherever I go.” KD

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in a conversation with KD, who reveals how he turned his life around by embracing struggles and proving doubters wrong.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and appreciation
2:40 KD’s YouTube journey begins
4:41 KD’s positive upbringing
6:06 KD’s first YouTube channel
9:03 Taking the hard way
15:41 KD’s homeless experience
20:22 Learning from the best
24:39 Mentorship and coaching importance
28:15 KD’s next big projects
30:23 Proving people wrong
33:52 KD’s athletic experiences
36:56 KD’s system for greatness
39:07 The importance of struggle
42:11 Where to find KD
42:47 KD’s future goals

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“It doesn’t matter whether it’s a Mac or a PC…What matters is, what do you want to achieve? What’s the result that you’re trying to get to?” Sue Wilhite

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in a profound conversation with Sue Wilhite about the power of resilience. Learn how to transform adversity into wisdom and achieve success on your own terms.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introductions
01:06 – Sue’s unique background
03:28 – Navigating change and unexpectedness
08:28 – Applying skills across domains
11:09 – Sue’s educational journey
17:05 – Deconstructing processes
20:48 – Language and context
26:00 – Fundamental human needs
28:10 – Wisdom through adversity
35:19 – Faith and resilience
43:27 – Simplifying technology solutions

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“Sometimes you must go through the murky to see the clear path. Is my opinion, my perspective. Sometimes the murky is, is the is the journey, is part of the journey.” Shermain Melton

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful discussion with executive leadership coach Shermain Melton @shermainmelton about overcoming fear and self-doubt. Learn how connecting with your heart can transform your life and business.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Niiamah introduces the conversation
1:05 – Shermain glad to be here
1:51 – Shermain’s highlight reel
3:02 – Shermain shares his story
5:28 – Niiamah reflects on Shermain’s story
6:25 – Shermain’s professional work
8:51 – Transmuting a no into yes
12:49 – Shermain’s advice for quiet introverts
16:13 – Asking for specific help
20:46 – Shermain’s story working in technology
23:32 – Advice for quiet introverts
26:01 – Shermain’s criteria for opportunities
29:31 – Niiamah’s struggles with asking
33:12 – Niiamah’s 100k offer vision
40:51 – Playing small and self-doubt
44:52 – Niiamah’s vision vs. current state
48:23 – Unleashing Niiamah’s heart
52:45 – The heart holds the vision
55:49 – Going deeper with Shermain
56:04 – Key insights from the conversation
56:36 – Time capsule question
57:16 – Niiamah and Shermain wrap up

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“When you go to these networking events, don’t be in there with the mindset that you need to buy from me now because here’s my elevator pitch. Now, people do business with people they trust.” – Jenevy Sims

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as Jenevy Sims shares game-changing networking strategies for entrepreneurs. Discover how to build authentic relationships that boost your business success.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro and recap
02:16 – Jenevy’s networking journey begins
04:58 – Jenevy’s unique branding
05:50 – Building relationships vs selling
07:03 – Regional business differences
08:10 – Showing up energized
09:13 – Six word introduction
10:18 – Importance of nonverbal cues
11:14 – Exiting conversations gracefully
12:02 – Helping newcomers network
12:29 – Niiamah’s key takeaways
13:53 – Closing remarks

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