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Turn Your Voice Into Power | Michael Hunter, Peter Banigo, Wil Otero, Deb Donig | Ep 782

July 10, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“Before we can build anything, we first have to imagine it. There is no technological product without somebody imagining what the world could or should look like and what the future could or should look like.” Deb Donig

Join Niiamah Ashong and Michael Hunter, Peter Banigo, Wil Otero, Deb Donig as they challenge everything you think you know about efficiency and success. Discover why the most successful people aren’t running at 100% capacity and how slowing down might be the key to speeding up your impact.

Timestamps:

0:42 Michael shares helping people understand themselves
2:10 Will discusses podcasting and entrepreneurship journey
3:16 Deb explains ethics and technology work
5:02 Peter talks building businesses and growth
7:30 Discussion on deeper work beyond appearances
11:23 Conversation about helping people show up
17:25 Deb addresses impossible goals and hope
25:09 Traffic jam metaphor for life efficiency
42:50 Final takeaways and connection information
46:16 Closing insights from each participant

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How To Navigate Life’s Biggest Transitions | Tiffany Bryant, Sarita Buer, Stephen Rother, Vegas K. Jarrow | EP 781

July 9, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“Create belonging within yourself first, because that’s where it really starts – finding the belonging within who you are as a person and feeling comfortable with where you are and the path that you’re choosing.” Sarita Buer

Join Niiamah Ashong and Tiffany Bryant, Sarita Buer, Stephen Rother, Vegas K. Jarrow as they reveal the hidden challenges of leveling up that no one talks about. Discover why the most successful transformations often look nothing like traditional success and how to navigate the grief of outgrowing your current life.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions and current games
5:52 Leveling up navigation strategies
8:23 Humans naturally resist change
10:38 Grieving during transformation periods
13:03 Digital products to coaching
15:25 Leaving relationships and careers
19:43 Misinterpreted natural appearing skills
24:28 Conscious creators manifesting reality
29:44 Navigating peer group changes
40:37 Connection details and insights

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Take Quit Off the Table, Find Your Resolution | Punit Bhatia, Caleb Andrews | EP 780

July 8, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“Take quit off the table, and you’ll find your resolution.” Caleb Andrews

Join Niiamah Ashong and Punit Bhatia, Caleb Andrews as they challenge everything you thought you knew about destiny versus free will in leadership. Discover why taking “quit off the table” might be the key to unlocking your breakthrough.

Timestamps:

0:01 Niiamah introduces roundtable discussion
0:35 Punit shares entrepreneurial background
1:20 Caleb discusses pastoral leadership
2:12 Free will versus destiny debate
8:12 Faith and choice frameworks
16:23 Navigating uncertainty with courage
23:00 Building grit and determination
31:48 Simplifying complex leadership decisions
36:13 Catching the heart of leadership
39:20 Contact information and takeaways

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How To Create From Your Deepest Pain | Cynthia Towner | Ep 779

July 7, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“When you get knocked down, you either choose to stay down or you find a way to get up.” Cynthia Towner

Join Niiamah Ashong and Cynthia Towner @Juuceejoi as they explore how a devastating stroke at 31 became the catalyst for building an empire of hope. Discover how choosing joy over bitterness can transform not just your life, but entire communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 Podcast recording restart energy shift
1:41 Cynthia introduces herself from Chicago
2:39 Stroke survivor story begins here
4:39 Two young kids motivation moment
8:09 Eleven years since life transformation
14:37 Business evolution from personal encouragement
22:07 Word of mouth growth strategy
27:12 Current projects including mental health
34:51 Trust challenges in business building
41:54 Amazing self recognition final insight

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Outwork the System: Why Specialization + Intensity = Success | Frank Rolfe | Ep 778

July 6, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“Successful people do what unsuccessful people don’t.” Frank Rolfe

Join Niiamah Ashong and Frank Rolfe in this game-changing conversation about leveraging time as a weapon in business. Frank shares how he built a billboard empire by doing what others said was impossible and why questioning authority is key to breakthrough success.

Timestamps:

0:00 Frank introduces life philosophy
1:04 Billboard business origin story
3:15 Why billboards as choice
10:49 Outworking competitors strategy explained
14:01 Gas crisis work ethic
20:36 Time management insights shared
25:47 Specialization versus generalist approach
40:01 Mobile home timing advantage
46:04 Wrap up conversation begins
51:47 Harvard happiness study findings

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Build Wealth The Right Way First | Lane Kawaoka | Ep 777

July 5, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

Lane Kawaoka: “Figure out where you are first, because there’s certain things you implement in the beginning stages that you don’t do at the end.”

Join Niiamah Ashong and Lane Kawaoka as they dive deep into the mindset shift from building wealth to growing wealth. Lane reveals why most high-performing leaders waste time on the wrong investment strategies for their current financial position.

Timestamps:

0:00 Niiamah introduces Lane Kawaoka discussion
0:35 Lane explains real estate journey
1:38 Podcast evolution and community building
3:32 Transition from peer to expert
7:01 Stepping into authority role challenges
12:04 Learning lessons through market experience
16:02 Commercial real estate market corrections
18:43 Investment opportunities during fearful times
24:11 Dedication to mastery principles
31:50 Final takeaway about knowing position

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Authentic Beats Perfect Every Time | Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts | Ep 776

July 4, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“Anyone who doesn’t like change is screwed. We’re in a world where you have to lean into change.” Ian Gotts

Join Niiamah Ashong and Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts as they reveal why asking the question behind the question unlocks opportunities others miss. Discover how authentic leadership means embracing AI as an augmenter, not a threat.

Timestamps:

0:00 Roundtable with three trailblazers begins
1:52 Carl’s 44-year financial journey
2:24 Russell’s humble authentic approach
3:41 Ian’s tech leadership evolution
8:19 AI changing everything rapidly
15:45 Five months makes you expert
19:56 Jobs versus AI reality check
27:27 Overcoming financial decision bias
32:07 Secret sauce: simplifying complexity
41:29 Connect deeper, YouTube channels

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Turn Your Story Into Success | Seema Giri | Ep 775

July 3, 2025 by Niiamah Ashong

“We think that what we’ve done is not a big deal because we’re living it, but when you start sharing it becomes a big deal to others.” Seema Giri

Join Niiamah Ashong and Seema Giri for an intimate conversation about showing up authentically in corporate spaces and business. Learn how bringing your whole self to work can create better results and deeper fulfillment.

Timestamps:

0:01 Introduction to Seema Giri
2:40 Trusting gut over security
5:04 Showing up authentically
7:10 Corporate results from wholeness
9:17 Feeling incomplete without integration
12:29 Divine timing versus impatience
16:21 Course correction and U-turns
19:50 Extraordinary stories seem ordinary
25:28 Structure enables creative freedom
32:46 Letting go enables growth

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