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“Your personal life affects your business life… it enriches your business as well, and it enriches you as a person.” Simone Smith

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Simone @thecalmjoycandleco and Silindor @silindo_mabena for a raw conversation about turning fear into fuel. These trailblazers share how they’re building businesses while creating safe spaces for authentic conversations.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

1:23 – Simone introduces herself

2:39 – Silindor shares her background

3:45 – Discussion on career paths

5:33 – Origins of their work

8:02 – Creating safe spaces dialogue

10:57 – Practicing courage discussion

15:41 – Vulnerability and growth

23:18 – Discussing current challenges

31:01 – Fear and dreams

35:26 – Taking it day by day

41:06 – Closing thoughts and contacts

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“We don’t give ourselves enough grace to realize that we are changing. The things that I wanted to talk about, I don’t want to talk about them anymore – I don’t want to do them anymore, and changing my business model is okay because now I have something new to teach.” – Tayo Togba

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Tayo Togba @impact_ies, Latonya Jones @a_happier_new_you, Kirsten Morrison @kirstenmorrison.co, and Diana Yurkova @russianriveryoga as they explore the delicate balance between personal growth and professional missions. Listen as these powerful leaders share their raw experiences of transformation and discuss how they navigate the challenges of evolving their brands while staying true to themselves.

Timestamps:

0:48 – Introduction of Tayo Togba

1:07 – Niiamah explains game concept

2:50 – Tayo shares her mission

3:40 – Latonya introduces herself

5:15 – Kirsten discusses entrepreneurship approach

6:45 – Diana shares her journey

9:06 – Discussion on self-care begins

11:10 – Importance of health in business

13:23 – Exploring massive missions

17:22 – Discussion on nervous system support

19:33 – Dealing with cultural challenges

22:21 – Brand evolution conversation

26:35 – Navigating transitions

32:30 – Final reflections and insights

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“I think anyone who’s really good at anything is very passionate about it, but at the same time, that same passion that we have can sometimes blind us.” – Louis Moore

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Louis Moore @louis_moore2, Dazzle Oladimeji @dazzlespeaks, and Dr. Nikeya Young @victoriouslivingsolutions ; @drnikeya for an electric conversation about being true outliers. Watch as these remarkable individuals share their journey of pushing boundaries while staying authentic to themselves.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction and welcome

0:45 – Louis shares basketball background

3:35 – Dazzle introduces emotional intelligence

7:27 – Dr. Nikeya introduces transformative coaching

8:56 – Discussion of current projects

11:40 – Healthcare system challenges

15:53 – Online course development discussion

21:21 – Basketball court renovation plans

25:55 – Passion vs blind spots

31:50 – Healing before teaching others

37:52 – Managing others’ perceptions

42:22 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

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“It doesn’t matter how you start, as long as you start.” Titanjila Gude

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Pearl Mashour @pearlmashour_femalefluence, John Pitlick @johnpitlick, and Titanjila Gude for an intimate conversation about personal growth and professional evolution. Listen as these remarkable individuals share their journey of balancing ambition with authenticity while creating meaningful impact in their communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Host introduces guests

0:33 – Pearl introduces herself

0:56 – John shares his background

1:18 – Titanjila describes her journey

2:28 – Discussion on beliefs

4:14 – Exploring personal growth edges

6:15 – John discusses podcast rebranding

8:00 – Pearl shares speaking aspirations

9:34 – Discussion on impact

11:36 – Managing personal stretch

15:41 – Time management insights

21:03 – Unique personal advantages

34:45 – Final reflections and wrap-up

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“Resilience is one of those things that is accessible to everyone… it’s our birthright.” – Fabio da Silva Fernandes

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with three extraordinary outliers who reveal their journeys of resilience and redemption. Butch Slaughter @ubutchslaughter, Fabio Fernandes @thestumblingspirit, and Soibibo Mac-Roberts discuss how they’ve converted life’s challenges into powerful forces for positive change.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Host introduces roundtable discussion

0:30 – Butch shares personal background

2:05 – Fabio introduces himself

2:46 – Soibibo introduces himself

4:47 – Discussion on redemption begins

8:18 – Processing trauma discussion

14:06 – Survival vs resilience explored

21:28 – Personal business challenges shared

28:38 – Community healing discussed

34:46 – Current projects revealed

38:58 – Career transitions examined

42:59 – Closing thoughts and contacts

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“Personal authority has a lot to do with people, particularly folks who are minoritized or marginalized in any way, shape or form, to understand that their worthiness comes from their existence.” Janine Staples-Dixon

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Dr. De’Nicea Hilton Harper @deniceahilton, Janine Staples-Dixon @jeaninestaples, and Brendan Brown @infl_uencerb for a powerful discussion on redefining authority and excellence in leadership. This groundbreaking conversation challenges traditional notions of leadership while exploring the intersection of authenticity, experience, and personal growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to roundtable discussion

0:38 – De’Nicea introduces holistic practice

2:37 – Janine shares professional background

3:16 – Brendan discusses motivational speaking

5:42 – Discussion on limiting beliefs

13:41 – Exploring concept of authority

26:47 – Leadership development conversation

35:49 – Excellence and impact discussion

40:42 – Current projects revealed

46:46 – Contact information shared

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