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“If it doesn’t scare you, then it’s not a big enough dream.” – Asha-Lily

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an enlightening discussion with Asha-Lily Tien, a visionary who combines astrology and business mentoring. Uncover the power of focusing on your biggest, most audacious dreams and aligning with your cosmic design.

Timestamps:

00:01 – Introduction to Outliers Edge Podcast
00:36 – Welcoming guest Asha-Lily Tien
01:09 – Niiamah’s impromptu singing
03:36 – Asha-Lily’s background and journey
07:23 – Asha-Lily’s passion for astrology
09:10 – Asha-Lily’s diverse career experiences
11:03 – Asha-Lily pairs business and astrology
13:48 – Difference Asha-Lily makes for Niiamah
17:11 – Asha-Lily’s ability to bridge worlds
20:22 – Asha-Lily revealing natural proclivities
23:38 – Astrology as a reflection tool
26:51 – Asha-Lily found astrology through book
30:00 – Asha-Lily’s ideal clients
32:29 – Niiamah attracted to Asha-Lily’s difference
36:24 – Marketing through inspiring highest vision
41:11 – Saturn-Neptune conjunction of 1989
44:17 – Asha-Lily’s process combining visions
46:38 – Niiamah inviting unexpected from Asha-Lily
51:31 – Interest in Asha-Lily’s practical astrology
54:21 – How Asha-Lily incorporates astrology practically
59:22 – Astrology, sacred geometry connection
01:02:32 – Takeaway: Focus on big visions
01:05:28 – How to connect with Asha-Lily
01:07:21 – Time capsule question for Asha-Lily
01:11:13 – Asha-Lily’s future self-visualization practice
01:12:13 – Closing remarks

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“Consistency will actually outweigh talent any day.” – Angela Buckley

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Angela Buckley on learning how to learn. Uncover the power of play and side hustles in developing critical life skills.

Timestamps:

00:00 Niiamah introduces guest Dr. Angela Buckley
04:01 Angela’s background in engineering and music
11:45 Consistency outweighs talent
17:00 Learning how to learn is key
21:37 Importance of side hustles/hobbies
26:53 Angela’s leadership journal and programs
30:26 Finding overlap in life’s passions
34:38 Lessons learned from a pet
37:49 Spiral of excellence, Plan-Do-Check-Act
42:58 Learning life skills through play
44:52 Reflecting on subtle life lessons
46:35 Advice for multi-passionate outliers
48:26 Where to find Angela online
49:21 Time capsule wisdom keep going

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“There was a time when I felt like I was failing at everything, I felt like a terrible mother, but I came to realize that everyone was fine, the doubt was all in my head. I think no one’s fully fixed or has a full growth mindset. I think there are certain lanes where we’re more fixed and others where we are more in a growth mindset.” Erin Patchell

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a heartfelt conversation with Erin Patchell about the transformative power of people as catalysts for change. Learn how to cultivate a mindset of curiosity, wholeness, and flow in your life.

*Timestamps*

00:00 – Introduction

00:57 – Erin’s background

02:34 – Generating desired world

04:38 – People as catalysts

07:18 – 10X easier than 2X

10:07 – Feeling like failing

12:24 – Extending grace

15:13 – Being okay intellectually

18:18 – Problem-solving stance

20:07 – Leaving message for future

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“I understand in this conversation that regardless of the societal pressure, we have a choice. And we can either choose to quit again or keep going.” Patrice Davis

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Patrice Davis as they discuss Patrice’s journey of unmasking and stepping out of the box. Discover how embracing your true self can lead to greater success and impact in both personal and professional life.

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.

–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introductions

02:01 – Patrice’s background and work

05:46 – Patrice’s unboxing process

11:19 – Modulating openness

14:17 – Benefits of unmasking

19:19 – Unmodulated version of Patrice

23:08 – Patrice’s clients’ perception

27:11 – Patrice’s future projects

35:02 – Impact of unmasking on projects

37:22 – How to connect with Patrice

40:41 – Patrice’s biggest insight

42:58 – Time capsule question

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“We need everybody to be jumping on to the ship of love-consciousness in order to shift the whole world.” – Dr. Teri Baydar

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Teri Baydar about the transformative power of love-consciousness. Discover how shifting from a war-oriented mindset to one of unity and compassion can radically change your life and the world around you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Niiamah welcomes Dr. Teri
00:41 – Dr. Teri’s honored
01:06 – Dr. Teri shapes worlds
02:22 – Dr. Teri lives in love consciousness
03:03 – War vs. love consciousness explained
04:09 – Love consciousness is beyond us
06:06 – Dr. Teri shapes leaders’ minds
08:58 – Dr. Teri explains mind vs. brain
12:52 – Dr. Teri’s life and roles
14:32 – The mind can rewire the brain
16:22 – Self-authoring vs. socialized mind
20:02 – Leaders need love consciousness
21:18 – Left brain war consciousness disconnects
22:40 – Hate speech for love consciousness
23:23 – Dr. Teri was born different
24:55 – Dr. Teri studied many traditions
25:37 – Dr. Teri’s bad martial arts experience
27:48 – Dr. Teri realized most live in war
28:48 – Dr. Teri hit rock bottom
30:33 – Love vs. war worldviews
32:36 – 80% won’t like outlier ideas
34:39 – Build a critical mass of love-consciousness
35:05 – Niiamah reflects on change strategies
36:53 – Dr. Teri advocates focusing on the 15-20%
37:59 – Niiamah reflects on the diffusion of innovation
39:06 – Book: “Flip Your Switch” on Amazon
40:38 – Insight: People are ripe for change

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“They say there’s no ‘I’ in team, but I completely disagree. If every individual works hard to be their best, when they collectively come together, that’s what makes a winning team.” – Brandon Matthews

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a candid conversation with Brandon Matthews about the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey. Walk away with wisdom on staying grateful and serving others, even in the valleys.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:48 Brandon’s mission & perspective
02:42 Living life on purpose
05:06 Individual vs team success
07:11 Brandon’s entrepreneurial journey
09:54 Apple & personal struggles
14:58 Marketplace & service industry
18:27 Valley moments & comparison trap
22:38 Defining the marketplace
27:23 Culture & servant leadership
35:27 Judy’s special subway sandwich
41:59 Concluding thoughts

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