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“You are going to be in a relationship with yourself for the rest of your life, so it damn well better be the best relationship you ever have.” – Lauren Rudick

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an intimate conversation with Tembinkosi Sikupela, Jeff Donaldson, Musa Bajwa, and Lauren Rudick who share their raw, unfiltered stories of resilience and self-discovery. Listen as they discuss the hidden struggles of entrepreneurship and the power of staying true to yourself even in the darkest seasons

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and welcome
0:34 – Jeff introduces emergency preparedness business
1:47 – Tembinkosi discusses education platform
3:51 – Lauren shares yoga academy journey
6:18 – Musa explains borderless podcast concept
8:35 – Discussion on self-confidence begins
14:51 – Exploring business challenges
21:35 – Conversation about resilience
27:27 – Lauren discusses oceanfront programs
30:20 – Musa shares career transitions
34:50 – Group discusses isolation
38:43 – Tembinkosi on getting back up
42:53 – Insights about entrepreneurship
46:12 – Closing thoughts and connections
49:42 – Final reflections and contacts

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“Everyone has a little hole in their heart that only significance can fill.” – Delfina Correia

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a deep dive into the heart of transformational leadership with Delfina Correia. Together they unpack the critical difference between chasing success and pursuing significance, while exploring how proper motives and methods combine to create meaningful change.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

1:30 – Discussing guest’s mission

2:46 – Different types of politicians

6:19 – Success vs significance discussion

11:12 – Method vs motive exploration

20:01 – Bridging values and success

27:05 – Key insights and closing

30:00 – Contact information

32:00 – Closing remarks

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“There is something about being you that nobody else can take away from that.” – Titus Glenn

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he delves into the hidden costs and ultimate rewards of staying true to your mission with two remarkable entrepreneurs. Allison Tenney and Titus Glenn reveal how they’ve built successful businesses while challenging industry norms and staying aligned with their deeper purpose.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:28 – Meet Allison Tenney

1:48 – Meet Titus Glenn

3:13 – Business and fitness parallels

5:31 – Understanding personal records

7:46 – Identity and self-discovery

10:17 – Curiosity and inner truth

13:51 – Multiple truths discussion

15:56 – Making difficult choices

25:40 – Deep purpose discussion

31:03 – Authenticity journey

34:32 – Hidden costs and returns

38:34 – Final thoughts

42:24 – Contact information

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“Success does not come before happiness” – ChaCha Corbin

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful roundtable discussion with Patricia Larsen, Shaun Wilbraham, Chanelle Cha Cha Corbin, Lisannie Hilario, and Atiya who are breaking societal norms and creating meaningful impact. From tackling childhood trauma to financial mindset shifts, these outliers share how they’ve turned their personal journeys into platforms for change.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome
0:44 – Patricia introduces podcast
1:45 – Shaun shares teaching experience
2:50 – ChaCha discusses trading journey
4:17 – Lisannie explains podcast origin
5:26 – Atiya shares friendship background
8:39 – Patricia discusses recovery journey
13:53 – Shaun on finding voice
17:25 – ChaCha on mindset shift
24:10 – Lisannie on generational trauma
32:10 – Discussion on deserving success
34:50 – Conversation about imperfections
39:50 – ChaCha on embracing failure
42:56 – Final thoughts and contacts

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“When you’re in alignment with your inner self, then the six-figure happens, the eight-figure business happens. But if you’re not of alignment, then it’s possible, but it’s torture along the road.” – Robert Kandell

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the journey from corporate success to authentic entrepreneurship with Robert Kandell. Learn how separating money from emotional baggage led to a multimillion-dollar transformation and discovering true fulfillment.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and welcome
0:43 – Robert’s journey to normalcy
3:37 – Building an international business
5:16 – Identity shifts discussion begins
7:21 – Alignment and inner self
9:20 – Money relationship exploration
12:49 – NLP and money exercise
14:23 – Separating money from emotions
16:50 – Costs of success story
19:56 – Venice Beach transition period
22:46 – Marketing investment discussion
27:41 – Time relationship insights
33:50 – Excel and business forecasting
38:26 – Community and resources
40:19 – Final thoughts and closing

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“Sometimes your purpose is not your paycheck.” – Tiara Mbonisi

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he delves deep with Tiara Mbonisi into the art of being a thought leader versus an influencer. Listen in on how to shape discourse while staying true to your roots.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome
1:33 – Tiara introduces herself
2:44 – Discussion on championing
4:35 – Exploring armor metaphor
6:54 – Champions and self-care
8:06 – Purpose and leveraging identity
12:27 – Purpose vs. paycheck discussion
17:54 – Polish and authenticity
21:12 – Blackness and identity
24:18 – Value systems exploration
27:25 – Upleveling discussion
29:27 – Education and discourse
32:55 – Thought leadership vs. influencing
36:15 – Final thoughts
41:30 – Closing and contact information

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