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“Your thoughts create your reality. If you think you’re nothing, you’re going to continuously prove to yourself you’re nothing.” – Kandra Bethea

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful conversation on minding your own business and authentic collaboration with David Jurasek, Amber Sykes, and Kandra Bethea. Discover how three unique individuals navigate personal growth and professional success in this insightful roundtable discussion.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to Outliers Edge Roundtable
1:10 David: Soulful adventure for men
2:34 Amber: Balancing art and business
3:41 Kandra: Minding your own business
6:08 Letting go of limiting beliefs
9:17 David: Collaboration and trust building
13:16 Discerning different types of collaboration
17:25 Building relationships in collaborations
20:58 Amber: Collaborating with opposites
23:44 Kandra: Energetic alignment in collaboration
27:39 Importance of boundaries in relationships
32:38 David: Cancer as a teacher
35:34 Kandra: Learning from life experiences
38:15 Amber: Focusing on self-healing
40:19 Insights and takeaways from conversation
42:23 Kandra: Overcoming fear of visibility
44:34 Amber: Breaking isolation as artist
45:57 Closing remarks and contact information

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“I think sometimes doing the things that we want to do, a lot of other people can perceive as attacks and punches like they’re getting punched in the face by what we want to do.” Jim Kleiber

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he and Jim Kleiber navigate the complex terrain of personal ambition, family expectations, and societal norms. This engaging dialogue explores the tension between playing it safe and pursuing bold, unconventional paths in life and career.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Introduction and purpose explained
1:01 – Discussion on coaching podcast
2:20 – Setting expectations for conversation
2:59 – Jim’s desire to play big
4:04 – Challenges of playing big discussed
5:42 – Jim’s proudest accomplishments explored
7:35 – Discussing fear and cultural norms
8:57 – Exploring the outlier vs outsider concept
10:02 – Niiamah’s recovering people-pleaser background mentioned
11:21 – Jim’s skill in creating open spaces
13:50 – Family and cultural expectations discussed
15:19 – Jim’s global experiences shared
18:18 – Analogy of coming out explored
19:47 – Jim’s appearance and playing differently noted
21:36 – Niiamah shares personal relationship example
23:21 – Glass partition analogy discussed
25:31 – Jim’s defensive reaction explored
28:31 – Jim’s big idea explained
31:28 – Niiamah offers to help
34:28 – Discussion on bottom line
36:33 – Exploring alternative business models
39:54 – MacArthur Fellows Program mentioned
41:45 – Discussing business model alternatives
44:02 – Jim’s philosophy on giving explored
47:36 – Addressing reciprocity in relationships
49:34 – Emotional combat concept introduced
51:29 – Exploring intimacy in commerce
53:06 – Jim’s biggest insight shared
53:41 – Niiamah’s perspective on crowd employment
54:29 – Closing remarks and appreciation expressed

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“Mistakes are whispers in the right direction.” – Kristen Crockett

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring roundtable with Kristen Crockett, Gary Bertwistle, Abiola Akinseli, and Michel Gonzalez as they share their journeys in life, business, and impact. Discover how these leaders navigate multiple passions, overcome challenges, and pursue their edges in personal and professional growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction of guests
0:34 Kristen: Coach and facilitator
1:06 Gary: Podcast host and farmer
2:02 Abiola: Self-development advocate
2:48 Michelle: Empowerment coach and podcaster
4:23 Blending multiple passions and talents
6:49 Navigating vision vs. reality
11:11 Kristen: Swallowing sunshine concept
13:08 Dealing with shiny object syndrome
19:18 Michelle: Journey to coaching
24:00 Kristen: Lessons from wedding cancellation
27:28 Gary: Testing and iterating ideas
35:38 Abiola: Identifying personal categories
38:12 Michelle: Edge of sensuality
41:25 Kristen: Pursuing joy and innovation
43:24 Gary: Empty nesting and firefighting
46:23 Abiola: Reviving abandoned projects
47:45 Closing insights and contact information

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“When no one else roots for you, you got to root for yourself.” – Joseph Buttice

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the journey of outliers who turn their ordinary traits into extraordinary success with Joseph Buttice, Ankita Juneja, Brown Mike-Ebo, and Saumitra Dixit. Learn valuable insights on consistency, authenticity, and overcoming challenges in this engaging roundtable discussion.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge

0:43 – Joseph introduces JB Motivation

1:22 – Ankita introduces Soldiers Podcast

2:18 – Brown introduces his media ventures

3:13 – Saumitra introduces his SEO agency

3:48 – Discussion on leveling up begins

5:10 – Joe on doing less to achieve more

8:56 – Ankita on breaking barriers

13:08 – Joe on navigating family expectations

14:52 – Brown on staying true to yourself

18:47 – Somi on content creation challenges

23:48 – Discussion on handling hate comments

25:39 – Brown on the importance of consistency

28:16 – Strategies for maintaining consistency

32:26 – Somi on gender disparities in content

37:16 – Joe on niche content challenges

39:19 – Wrapping up the conversation

40:09 – Ankita’s closing thoughts

40:36 – Somi’s closing thoughts

42:07 – Joe’s closing thoughts

43:20 – Brown’s closing thoughts and offer

45:21 – Niiamah’s final words

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“When no one else roots for you, you got to root for yourself.” – Joseph Buttice

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the journey of outliers who turn their ordinary traits into extraordinary success with Joseph Buttice, Ankita Juneja, Brown Mike-Ebo, and Saumitra Dixit. Learn valuable insights on consistency, authenticity, and overcoming challenges in this engaging roundtable discussion.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to Outliers Edge
0:43 – Joseph introduces JB Motivation
1:22 – Ankita introduces Soldiers Podcast
2:18 – Brown introduces his media ventures
3:13 – Saumitra introduces his SEO agency
3:48 – Discussion on leveling up begins
5:10 – Joe on doing less to achieve more
8:56 – Ankita on breaking barriers
13:08 – Joe on navigating family expectations
14:52 – Brown on staying true to yourself
18:47 – Somi on content creation challenges
23:48 – Discussion on handling hate comments
25:39 – Brown on the importance of consistency
28:16 – Strategies for maintaining consistency
32:26 – Somi on gender disparities in content
37:16 – Joe on niche content challenges
39:19 – Wrapping up the conversation
40:09 – Ankita’s closing thoughts
40:36 – Somi’s closing thoughts
42:07 – Joe’s closing thoughts
43:20 – Brown’s closing thoughts and offer
45:21 – Niiamah’s final words

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“Follow the path of what you enjoy doing. Whatever it is, put yourself in a space to show up and see what happens.” – Simone Swanson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful roundtable discussion on the outlier experience with Robert Aigner, Skyler Fleming, Simone Swanson, Roque Francisco Lagahit, and Octavio Gonzalez. Gain wisdom from five successful individuals on overcoming isolation, finding your people, and maintaining energy in pursuit of your dreams.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction of podcast guests

2:44 – Discussing the double-edged sword

5:57 – Exploring feeling like an outsider

11:18 – Finding your tribe and networking

17:45 – Managing energy and productivity

22:05 – Importance of rest and boundaries

29:24 – Conserving energy and choosing battles

35:29 – Dealing with energy leaks

38:53 – Insights from the conversation

45:47 – Closing thoughts and contact info

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