Blog

“Beginning from stillness creates a wonderful place to start. It’s where creativity is born and authenticity thrives.” – Marissa Krupa

Join Niiamah Ashong and Marissa Krupa as they dive into trauma-informed leadership and the power of mindful practices. Experience how one minute of stillness can create ripples that change your entire approach to life and business.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

0:56 – Marissa introduces herself

1:54 – One-minute stillness practice

2:58 – Benefits of beginning stillness

4:06 – Marissa’s personal journey

8:07 – Creating space for contribution

10:26 – Vulnerability in conversation

12:08 – Self-awareness during stillness

14:24 – Yoga philosophy in leadership

16:24 – Meta-conversation begins

18:02 – Experiencing the future now

20:10 – Results vs. process orientation

27:27 – Finding courage to breathe

29:55 – Starting with personal practice

37:35 – Stillness becomes natural leadership

41:22 – Integrating self-care authentically

46:46 – How to connect

47:40 – Final insights shared

Enter into Marissa Krupa’s World:

Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn | Website

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

“Everything you go through has a silver lining, whether it’s positive or negative, it’s how you want to perceive it.” Loz

Join Niiamah Ashong and Loz Antonenko @lozantonenko as they explore the raw journey of transformation and authenticity. From ADHD diagnosis to seven-figure business success, Loz shares how embracing your true self can lead to unprecedented growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Host introduces Loz Antonenko

0:43 – Loz shares her background

2:20 – Discussion on authenticity begins

3:27 – Early life experiences

12:44 – Bodybuilding journey begins

18:04 – Discussing current challenges

20:31 – Cost of authentic living

27:05 – Conversation about personal colors

31:27 – Identity and self-discovery

38:17 – Experimenting with self

44:27 – Closing thoughts and contacts

Enter Loz Antonenko’s World:

Enter Loz Antonenko’s World:

Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

“Authenticity is magic. And whoever we’re meant to serve is gonna pop up because we were ourselves.” – Annalyn Cruz

Join Niiamah Ashong with Annalyn Cruz @groundedinwisdom and Dr. Jerod Phillips Sr. @drjaphillips0722 for a raw conversation about authentic leadership in challenging spaces. Listen as they explore how embracing uncertainty while staying true to yourself can create profound impact in both education and coaching.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and personal reflection

2:05 – Annalyn introduces her coaching work

4:43 – Jerod shares education leadership approach

6:59 – Discussion on seeing potential

8:44 – Exploring current challenges

11:46 – Authentic business evolution conversation

16:34 – Leadership brand discussion

20:14 – Authentic leadership exploration

27:12 – Connection and community building

32:40 – Trust and leadership growth

40:02 – Closing insights and contacts

Enter Annalyn Cruz’s World:

Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Enter Jerod Phillips Sr.’s World:

Instagram | TikTok | Twitter

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

“You can have everything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want first.” Mark Matteson

Join Niiamah Ashong and Mark Matteson for an extraordinary journey through success principles and persistent action. Learn how Mark transformed from an Air Force technician to a globally recognized speaker and author through the power of consistent goal-setting and giving first.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:50 – Mark’s career background

2:13 – Freedom from Fear book success

5:26 – Discussion on longevity research

7:43 – Writing during COVID period

9:12 – Process of organic growth

14:08 – Goal setting and persistence

22:03 – Systems for success

27:03 – Finding mentors and learning

33:22 – Continuous improvement discussion

37:20 – Reading and self-development

41:56 – Contact information and closing

Enter Mark Matteson’s World:

Website

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

“Things are so fleeting, including stress. So how we think about it, manage it, and then, as a coach, I always come back to what’s the action we’re taking.” – Coco Benitez

Join Niiamah Ashong with Coco Benitez @coachwithcoco and Niharika Singh @karbhala_toh_hobhala for an enlightening discussion on turning stress into strength. These trailblazers share their unique approaches to maintaining focus while pursuing ambitious goals.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction to roundtable discussion

0:49 – Coco shares professional background

2:56 – Niharika introduces her journey

5:36 – Discussion on personal growth

8:06 – Managing boundaries and focus

13:23 – Heart-led decision making

25:34 – Exploring stress management

32:41 – Sleep research insights

40:10 – Closing thoughts and connections

Enter Natasha Coco Benitez’sWorld:

Instagram | YouTube

Enter Nihharika Sinnghh’s World:

Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

“If you do outlier things, crazy things, things where people are actually telling you you can’t do that, you shouldn’t do that, then you know that okay, that’s probably the right direction.” – Helge Nilsson

Join Niiamah Ashong with Mickey Horvath and Helge Nilsson as they explore the power of getting lost to find success. In this fascinating discussion, they reveal how embracing uncertainty and celebrating mistakes can lead to extraordinary breakthroughs in business and life.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge

0:35 – Mickey introduces Career Guy podcast

2:01 – Helge shares background and hobbies

3:36 – Discussion of unique hobbies

5:15 – Impact of hobbies discussion

6:57 – Leveraging unique experiences

8:24 – Getting lost while trail running

13:03 – Exploring different perspectives

17:44 – Discussing podcast adventures

25:21 – Entrepreneurship and failure discussion

30:28 – Learning from mistakes

35:06 – Celebrating mistakes in business

40:29 – Final thoughts and contacts

Enter Mickey Horvath’s World

Facebook | LinkedIn

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

Every breath is a miracle, and every person that is before you is a divine appointment” – Dr. Sarah Larsen

Join Niiamah Ashong with Dr. Sarah Larsen @drsarahlarsen, Sushmitha Vijayakumar @entailingtales, Nicholas Ovalle @nick_ovalle, and Travis Knowlton @knowltontravis as they dive deep into authentic leadership and personal transformation. Experience raw conversations about overcoming failure and finding purpose in unexpected places.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction by Niiamah

0:46 – Dr. Larsen introduces herself

2:11 – Sushmitha shares her story

3:10 – Nick explains story hacking

3:56 – Travis introduces his work

5:01 – Medical intuitive explanation

8:26 – Discussion on authenticity begins

14:23 – Values and purpose explored

21:55 – Failure stories shared

30:08 – Ikigai discussion starts

35:22 – Current projects revealed

42:30 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

Enter Dr. Sarah Larsen’s World:

Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Enter Sushmitha Vijayakumar’s World:

Instagram

Enter Nicholas Ovalle’s World:

Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

Enter Travis Knowlton’s World:

Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | YouTube

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community

“You don’t have to do anything beyond just being the best version of yourself in order to portray greatness.” Shaun Fury

Join Niiamah Ashong and Shaun Fury @shaunfury for a mind-expanding conversation about redefining greatness and creating new realities. Learn how visionary leaders can turn seemingly impossible dreams into actionable steps toward world change.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:32 – Shaun’s background and vision

2:02 – Core strategy discussion begins

3:22 – Explaining Kayfabe concept

5:11 – Marvel Universe analogy

6:52 – Discussion on greatness vs best

15:56 – Material vs spiritual success

19:20 – Epic storytelling exploration

26:51 – Superman thought experiment

32:46 – Shared universe vision

41:25 – Action steps discussion

44:07 – Closing thoughts and contacts

Enter Shaun Fury’s World:

Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

Continue into Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community