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Develop Your Skills and Own Your Expertise | Paris Shardey, Riley Holland, Robert Commodari, Sara Troy, Veronica Thompson | Ep 574

“Trust your gut, trust your feeling, trust your Why.” – Sara Troy

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring roundtable discussion with Paris Shardey, Riley Holland, Robert Commodari, Sara Troy, and Veronica Thompson. Discover how they’ve embraced their unique gifts, overcome self-doubt, and found success by following their passions.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction and guest introductions
0:49 – Paris discusses her business
1:16 – Riley explains his method
1:36 – Rob shares his experiences
2:04 – Veronica talks about her passion
2:53 – Sara describes her podcasting journey
5:50 – Discussing unique business approaches
8:24 – Sara on awareness and caring
13:16 – Veronica’s cooking philosophy explored
19:03 – Sara on trusting intuition
23:40 – Rob on overcoming self-doubt
26:11 – Importance of self-awareness discussed
28:12 – Veronica on perseverance and learning
34:58 – Discussion on gifts vs. skills
38:16 – Exploring confidence vs. arrogance
43:25 – Guests share final insights
47:15 – Closing remarks and contacts

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Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs on Work-Life Balance | Jocelynn Vanschoorisse, Marc Wendt, Magdalena Jensen, Brandi Sanders | Ep 573

“It’s our willingness to be vulnerable and actually reveal who we are that sets us free and creates the trust bond that drives the connections that build business exchanges.” – Marc Wendt

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he delves into the world of authentic entrepreneurship with Jocelynn Vanschoorisse, Marc Wendt, Magdalena Jensen, and Brandi Sanders. Discover how embracing imperfection, simplifying strategies, and focusing on genuine connections can lead to both personal and professional growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
0:29 Jocelynn introduces herself
1:05 Marc shares his background
1:49 Magdalena describes her work
2:54 Brandi explains her business
5:20 Discussing vulnerability in business
10:03 Sharing personal life in business
15:47 Consent in professional vulnerability
21:40 Simplifying business strategies
27:51 Marc’s LinkedIn outreach experience
31:43 Jocelynn’s social media journey
35:44 Brandi’s podcast simplification journey
40:05 Productivity and wellness discussion
44:33 Insights and current projects
47:44 Magdalena’s work-life balance
49:51 Jocelynn’s takeaways and projects
51:10 Closing reMarcs

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Nourish Your Mind, Body, Soul, and Finances | Stepanka Kuralova, Jennifer Parker Brown, Arjuna Singh, Nadim Sammur | Ep 572

“Our fears, the things that make us feel uncomfortable, are like gatekeepers, and within those gates, behind that wall, that’s where those goals and desires and that sense of fulfillment is.” – Stepanka Kuralova

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a thought-provoking discussion on personal growth, resilience, and the power of embracing one’s unique path wih Stepanka Kuralova, Jennifer Parker Brown, Arjuna Singh, and Nadim Sammur. Hear from four passionate outliers as they share their insights on success, failure, and the journey in between.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
0:48 Stepanka: Clinical Hypnotherapist, mindset coach
1:50 Jennifer: Branding Maven, activator
3:33 Arjun: Law student, leadership enthusiast
4:44 Nadim: Soul chef, health entrepreneur
6:20 Unconventional aspects of guests’ journeys
12:42 Arjun: Early understanding, helping others
14:38 Nadim: Diverse career path, positive impact
17:15 Stepanka: Overcoming fear of speaking
20:08 Jenny: Discovering the Trinity Code
23:50 Arjun: Humility and patience in growth
26:32 Nadim: Lessons from cookbook failures
28:29 Jenny: Life’s better plans, fearlessness
29:57 Stepanka: Divine redirection in failures
34:10 Nadim: Journey as the destination
36:46 Stepanka: Manifestation and personal growth
39:44 Guests share current projects, insights
47:28 Jenny: Vision for Brand Runway

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Scaling a Local Initiative to National Impact | Sebron Worthy, Lizzy Morris | Ep 571

“Being an outlier is more than just the thought process, it’s the action.” Sebron Worthy

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a thought-provoking discussion on family and parenthood. Learn how Sebron Worthy and Lizzy Morris are on different paths yet similarly working to transform support systems for fathers and mothers simultaneously.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge roundtable
0:34 – Sebron introduces Firm Fatherhood organization
2:16 – Firm Fatherhood’s growth and evolution
3:22 – Lizzy introduces the Womanhood Project
4:55 – Discussion on productivity and management
10:38 – Sebron on pinpointing focus areas
13:39 – Challenges in fatherhood advocacy work
15:36 – Lizzy on birth autonomy vision
19:00 – Niiamah on podcast guest selection
24:57 – Sebron’s journey to fatherhood advocacy
30:57 – Lizzy on birth choices and politics
35:32 – Commitments in their respective works
41:30 – Sebron on child support reform
42:33 – Lizzy on building Womanhood Project
44:36 – Closing insights and contact information

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Lessons from Redefining Success Beyond Capitalism | Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Amara Ahmed, Tijana Tamburic | Ep 570

“Your authenticity is your difference.” – Tijana Tamburic

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the power of authenticity and personal growth with five trailblazing business owners; Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Amara Ahmed, and Tijana Tamburic. Learn how these outliers leverage their unique perspectives to create meaningful change in their industries and communities.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
1:07 Jesse Larson: Positively You podcast
1:32 Kiontre Daniels: Wisdom for Men
2:02 Amara Ahmed: Am Stop Talking
2:42 Tijana Tamburic : Female Narratives agency
3:43 Tijana: Redefining industry from within
5:42 Amara: Podcast origin story
7:07 Kiontre: Military to entrepreneurship journey
12:17 Tolu: Addressing mental health representation
16:38 Tijana: Owning differences in business
20:01 Kiontre: Personal development journey
24:01 Kiontre: Defining personal success
27:13 Jesse: Naivety as a superpower
28:36 Tijana: Redefining success beyond capitalism
32:09 Amara: Pioneering podcasting in Pakistan
35:50 Kiontre: Learning from failure
38:29 Tolu: Viewing failure as feedback
44:53 Closing thoughts and contact info

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How to Develop an Intentional Approach to Life and Leadership with Magna Gopal | Ep 569

“Empowerment means ‘I’m power’. It’s understanding your own influence and exercising it to get mutually beneficial outcomes.” – Magna Gopal

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an insightful conversation with Magna Gopal on the importance of active learning and intentionality in personal growth. Learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for development and success.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Magna Gopal
1:16 Magna’s background and expertise
2:27 Empowerment and influence explained
4:26 Power and its relation to influence
6:15 Reflection and leadership growth
8:35 Empowering oneself and others
10:47 Example: Leading a team
12:37 Questions for better outcomes
14:48 Intentionality in learning and growth
18:48 Adapting to different communication styles
21:18 Embracing challenges as opportunities
23:45 Active learning and engagement
26:51 Preparation and reflection in learning
31:01 Asking better questions for growth
33:30 Importance of knowing what you want
35:24 Intention in learning and connection
38:07 Feedback and team growth
40:35 Assuming the best in others
41:30 Closing thoughts and contact information

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