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“Perfection is not the goal. It’s not the goal at all. I’m always learning new things about these settings, because when I first started, there was a particular distributor of podcasting that I later learned was kind of predatory. So it’s like there’s an evolution of learning.” Andréa Spearman

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Andréa Spearman as they explore how to build authentic community connections without waiting for perfection. Discover why starting where you are, crackling audio and all, can create more impact than polished content ever could.

Timestamps:

0:00 Andrea introduces herself as connector
1:14 Building community through shared resources
2:46 Started podcast during pandemic lockdown
7:35 Five years building grassroots platform
12:19 Managing five jobs while podcasting
17:27 Raw conversations versus polished content
24:14 Dance background shapes creative approach
32:30 Supporting Oakland’s political transformation
37:33 Elevating Black theater and artists
46:39 Embracing authenticity over perfection

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“If I’m going to raise my children to believe that their dreams matter, then my dreams also have to matter.” Sarah Kappos

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Sarah Kappos to uncover the truth about “weaving the human fabric” through art and recovery. This conversation reveals how authentic community forms when artists embrace vulnerability and create dedicated spaces for deep creative work.

Timestamps:

0:00 Host welcomes creative trailblazer Sarah
0:43 Sarah explains weaving human fabric
2:46 Recent desert retreat project discussed
5:17 Creating documentary from retreat experience
7:31 Four year journey to manifestation
12:51 Overcoming mental blocks and fears
20:00 Dark side of creativity explored
24:46 Recovery community and art connection
31:00 Leap of faith philosophy explained
36:56 Muse transformation and artistic evolution

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“Leadership is an infinite game that you can play. Once you have it, you have it, but you can easily lose it. And if you’re not consistently evolving, you’re moving backwards.” Ron Nussbaum

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Darrin Peppard & Ron Nussbaum as they reveal the game-changing question that transforms self-doubt into unstoppable confidence. Discover why leadership is an infinite game and how the right mindset separates outliers from everyone else.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and guest backgrounds
1:13 Bridging careers to next level
3:42 Mission-driven problem solving approach
7:44 Leadership as infinite game
10:17 Powerful question reframing technique
14:55 Clarity conversations with yourself
18:43 Leadership versus business building
23:52 Seasons of skill development
29:07 Titles versus actual function
41:22 Impact fueled by finances

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“If you don’t know your voice, and if you’re not willing to be that first one that goes and asks for what you want, then you’re not going to end up where you want to actually be.” Tania Moraes

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with William Royce, Tania Moraes, & Tom LeNoble in a raw conversation about transitioning from corporate life to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Learn how these reality creators turned their biggest challenges into powerful missions that transform lives daily.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces three service-oriented entrepreneurs
0:52 William shares military background, nonprofit work
2:18 Tanya discusses creative house mission
3:09 Tom explains philanthropist journey
4:28 Belonging challenges in fundraising discussed
6:03 Voice and leadership importance highlighted
8:19 Corporate to service transition explored
12:33 Building community through listening emphasized
15:18 Growth through networking and learning
22:17 Reality creation and mindset shifts

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“You can give away tons of knowledge, 90% of your knowledge, for free… And that’s your secret sauce, that then you’re going to get the sale.” Evan Sitler-Bates

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Evan Sitler-Bates and Brian Friedlander as they reveal why choosing the hardest path in business actually leads to the biggest breakthroughs. Discover how embracing challenges instead of avoiding them creates unstoppable competitive advantages.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and business missions
1:17 VR training for first responders
2:43 Criteria for business evolution
5:51 Embracing challenges over easy paths
8:20 Time patience in entrepreneurship
11:42 Biggest business surprises revealed
14:24 Service mission drives success
17:57 Balancing free value with profit
24:40 Real time failure handling
34:33 Problems evolve with growth

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“Action brings clarity. By taking just one step, you may not know what that action step is, but by just taking action towards your vision, you start getting to the next step.” Heidi Schalk

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Whitney Walker and Heidi Schalk for an unfiltered discussion about betting on yourself when everything’s on the line. These entrepreneurs share vulnerable stories about pivoting businesses, losing everything, and finding the courage to trust their vision.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing entrepreneurial trailblazers
0:33 Whitney’s nomadic entrepreneur journey
1:54 Building community challenges
2:25 Heidi’s transformation story
4:56 Playing big versus small
6:38 Fear of visibility
9:27 Betting on yourself
16:38 Dating as entrepreneur
21:58 Taking existential risks
31:07 Community and recovery

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