"If you can change your mind, you can change your whole world." - Sebron Worthy

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Sebron Worthy and Lizzy Morris in this throwback episode as they reveal how to turn your biggest struggles into your greatest mission. Discover why trying to please everyone actually reaches no one and how authentic vulnerability becomes your secret weapon.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Outliers Edge roundtable begins

00:35 - Sebron introduces Firm Fatherhood organization

03:22 - Lizzy introduces Womanhood Project mission

08:08 - Finding alignment versus forcing growth

13:39 - Navigating multiple passions and focus

19:01 - Content evolution through authentic storytelling

25:57 - Niiamah shares Outliers Edge origin

33:22 - Birth autonomy and healthcare discussions

39:20 - Commitments to meaningful social change

44:37 - Final insights and staying connected

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This episode was originally aired on: 11/11/2024

"I'm successful because I'm able to do what I want, when I want, with who I want - that's what everybody desires." Kiontre Daniels

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for this throwback episode with Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Tijana Tamburic, and Amara Ahmed as they reveal the audacious moments that changed everything. Discover how embracing vulnerability and redefining success creates authentic leadership that breaks every rule.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Outliers roundtable begins introductions

03:13 The audacity question posed

07:07 Kiontre's military transition story

12:18 Tolu's pandemic career pivot

16:25 Being first or only

25:06 Success redefinition discussion

33:52 Crash and burn stories

41:17 Wrapping up insights

46:42 Kiontre's community power lesson

49:23 Tolu's success redefinition takeaway

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This episode was originally aired on: 11/8/2024

"The more I let go of thinking I need to figure this out on my own, the more I realized my biggest dreams all have to do with collaborating with other people." David Jurasek

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with David Jurasek, Amber Sykes, and Kandra Bethea who share how vulnerability became their superpower. Learn why collaboration beats competition and how to turn your deepest struggles into your greatest strengths.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Outliers Edge Roundtable begins

04:30 David Jurasek shares soulful adventure

09:00 Amber Sykes discusses art business

13:30 Kandra Bethea explains minding business

18:00 Beliefs outliers had to release

22:30 Religion versus authentic self discovery

27:00 Collaboration requires genuine friendship building

31:30 Being seen versus hiding fears

36:00 Cancer taught life limits lesson

40:30 Final insights and connection details

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This episode was originally aired on: 11/6/2024

"Once you start networking and meeting the right people and actually showing up, even if you don't feel like 100%, your life starts shifting and changing." - Michel Gonzalez

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Kristen Crockett, Gary Bertwistle, Abiola Akinseli, Michel Gonzalez for an inspiring throwback conversation about navigating the entrepreneurial mindset while overcoming limiting beliefs. Their personal stories reveal how embracing your authentic leadership style creates space for both meaningful community building and strategic personal growth.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Outliers Roundtable

00:34 Kristen Crockett shares her work

01:06 Gary Bertwistle introduces himself

02:02 Abiola Akinseli describes her passion

02:48 Michel Gonzalez explains her business

04:23 Gary discusses inside/outside work

09:59 "Swallowing sunshine" explained

19:27 Michel on identity journey

22:41 Kristen shares wedding story

32:19 Gary discusses storytelling power

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This episode was originally aired on: 11/4/2024

"When no one else roots for you, you gotta root for yourself. It's a saying for a reason." - Joe

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Joseph Buttice, Ankita Juneja, Brown Mike-Ebo, Saumitra Dixit in this throwback episode where they reveal the transformative power of rest, authenticity, and creating systems for consistency. Discover how these outliers navigate online hate, build supportive communities, and continue to level up their impact.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction by Niyama

00:43 Joseph Buttice introduces himself

01:22 Ankita Juneja introduces herself

02:18 Brown Mike-Ebo introduces himself

03:13 Saumitra Dixit introduces herself

03:48 Question about leveling up

07:21 Discussion on breaking barriers

18:27 Challenges in content creation

25:42 Building accountability systems

43:26 Final reflections and connections

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This episode was originally aired on: 11/1/2024

"Get your mind right. If your mind isn't right, ain't nothing going to be right." - Simone Swanson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Robert Aigner, Skyler Fleming, Simone Swanson, Roque Francisco Lagahit, Octavio Gonzalez, in this throwback conversation where these five diverse entrepreneurs who've built communities by turning their unique outlier perspectives into powerful platforms share their stories. Their transparent discussion about emotional intelligence, technology skills, and connecting deeply with others reveals how authentic leadership creates both personal fulfillment and business growth.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro to Outliers Edge roundtable

00:46 Robert Aigner introduces himself

01:17 Skyler Fleming shares about finance

01:36 Simone Swanson discusses her podcast

02:44 Roque Francisco Lagahit introduces himself

03:15 Octavio Gonzalez explains his platform

04:31 Robert: real estate's people business

13:49 Simone: being an outlier journey

27:35 Energy management discussion begins

43:38 Simone: rest to keep going

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The Original Episode was aired on: 10/31/2024

"The goal was never to get a million listeners. The goal was to have an impact on just one person and then build from there." - Kisha

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Meg & Alex, Kisha Alire in this throwback conversation exploring how personal trauma can fuel powerful community change. Their journeys of creating stability in unstable neighborhoods and providing tools for self-development will inspire your own transformation.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Outliers Edge Roundtable

00:43 Alex introduces himself

02:02 Meg introduces herself

02:45 Kisha Alire introduces her podcast

04:05 Kisha shares daughter's story

05:55 Meg & Alex discuss neighborhood impact

11:13 Systems for community change

16:41 Pulling vs pushing change

24:21 Community garden successes

34:10 Kisha developing "Inner DJ"

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Original episode was aired on: 10/30/2024

"Don't wait to have everything in place. Start. Because the thing that you think you need, somebody else is waiting for you to start so they can make it available to you." - Andrew E

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Andrew E. Guy, Laurent Grenier, and Mustapha Ibrahim in this throwback conversation as they explore how outliers find their unique path to success by starting before they're ready. These high-performing leaders share powerful insights about making yourself the subject, integrating diverse perspectives, and understanding that the lack of meaning is simply a deficiency of reason that can be overcome.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Outlier's Edge

00:38 Introducing the guests

01:15 Andrew E. Guy introduces himself

02:23 Laurent Grenier's personal journey

05:35 Mustapha Ibrahim's coaching background

07:09 Discussion on outlier beliefs

18:48 Worst advice question begins

23:25 Producer vs consumer distinction

31:29 Being strategic with steps

49:01 Final insights and closing thoughts

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Original episode air date: 10/29/2024