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“As you step outside and become an Outlier, don’t become discouraged because you’re not getting what you expect out of people.” – Chris Briggs

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the power of cultivating your own world with Pastor Chris Briggs. Discover how to overcome fear and create a vision that separates.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro and appreciating Chris
02:18 – Chris’s personal and professional background
04:03 – Chris’s mission and world creation
06:30 – Chris’s fears about pursuing his mission
09:55 – Navigating uncertainty and potential
13:13 – Alone in leadership and vision
16:51 – Perspectives on change and self-leadership
21:47 – Advice for world creators
25:09 – Where to connect with Chris
26:46 – Time capsule question for Chris
29:14 – Niiamah’s closing reflections

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“It’s not humility when you discount your abilities. Those abilities are what set you apart from everybody else. This is who you are, this is your style, this is your originality, this is what’s going to make you step out and stand out.” – Jenevy Sims

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), as he sits down with outlier Jenevy Sims to discuss how to harness your unique superpowers for success. Discover the secrets to overcoming adversity, embracing your authenticity, and creating a lasting impact. Jenevy shares her hard-won wisdom on building an unshakable character and thriving as an entrepreneur.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
03:04 – Jenevy’s background
06:17 – Enjoying the entrepreneurial journey
16:59 – Jenevy’s secret sauce
20:57 – Overcoming business betrayal
27:21 – Being helpful during difficulties
32:42 – Focusing on serving clients
36:54 – Encouraging outlier uniqueness
39:41 – Creating personalized client experiences
42:13 – Controlling your micro-moments
45:05 – How to connect with Jenevy
45:22 – Message for Jenevy’s future self

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“Your business will only ever grow and evolve as much as you are willing to look in the mirror and grow and evolve.” – Chelsea Williams

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) to discover how Chelsea Williams is revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs approach their finances for success and fulfillment. Tune in for money mindset shifts and practical strategies to elevate your journey.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:09 Chelsea’s passion and profession
03:09 Money whispers and dog whispers
04:58 Money’s language and flow
06:29 Chelsea’s accidental journey
10:18 Chelsea’s career progression
13:10 Niiamah reflects on synergies
16:42 Adding value vs being commoditized
20:56 Relating to money differently
25:56 Proactive scenario planning
29:40 Universality of personal growth
32:17 Outliers’ alignment and impact
32:24 Wrap-up questions begin
33:00 Advice for changing money mindset
33:55 Advice for pursuing passions
34:26 How to connect with Chelsea
00:35:10 Chelsea’s future self message

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“I want to engage more directly with entrepreneurs and be a guide to help people think about risk in darkness.” Alexander Concepcion

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and special guest Alex Concepcion as they shine a light on the loneliness of the entrepreneurial journey and reveal how to find guidance, connection and breakthrough. If you’re ready to conquer your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps:

00:01 – Niiamah introduces Alex Concepcion
01:14 – Niiamah invites life-changing conversation
01:22 – Alex wants guide entrepreneurs
02:23 – Guiding through entrepreneurial hell
03:05 – Helping entrepreneurs ask questions
04:34 – Niiamah: have fun first
05:15 – Alex summarizes the guiding concept
07:27 – Niiamah: try it out
08:54 – Alex: need fun format
11:27 – Alex: solopreneur journey lonely
13:12 – Niiamah suggests group format
14:30 – Niiamah: do it now
16:36 – Capturing emails after launch
19:11 – Niiamah: practice with homies
20:50 – Niiamah: irreplaceable fun factor
23:21 – Alex: useful conversation insight

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“The only way I can have compassion out into the world, to truly empathize with other people to honor them, and to understand who they are without bias or judgment, to be a loving human is to do that for myself first” – Cari Kenzie

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) to explore the paradox of conscious leadership with Cari Kenzie. Discover how shifting your own consciousness can create massive culture change and empower others to reclaim their innate wisdom.

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

00:00:00 Intro 

00:00:56 Exploring the disconnect

00:02:59 Where’s your heart?

00:06:54 Losing heart-centered conversations 

00:09:54 Why create “heart time”?

00:12:21 Self-doubt and business aspirations

00:15:02 Deciding heart couldn’t do business

00:18:22 Heart and business as separate

00:20:52 Thank you and the next steps

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“If we want to live a life that’s different to other people, to achieve things that others haven’t, we need to do something that’s different to other people.” – Louie QU

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and special guest Louie QU as they challenge conventional wisdom around health, business and what it really takes to thrive. If you’re ready to optimize your mind, body and bottom line, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps:

00:37 – Niiamah introduces Louie QU
02:03 – Louie: playful, ambitious, at ease
03:08 – Louie’s childhood in China
06:02 – Studying nutrition in university
09:04 – Questioning vitamin recommendations
14:20 – Shifting from minimum to optimal
17:04 – Success in business and investments
21:24 – Secret Hustle Journal podcast theme
24:09 – Humility as practical strength
27:19 – Selling as humbling experience
29:59 – Improving through iterations
32:29 – Importance of surrounding yourself
32:50 – Where to find Louie
34:27 – Time capsule: soft heart

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