Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

"Looking at other people's success through comparison is the thief of joy. Their strength might be in execution, but that's not your strength - why pretend to be something that you're not?" - Kim Tice Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Kim Tice for this Throwback vulnerable exploration of how successful outliers find their unique path while building meaningful communities. Their conversation illumi...

"Your vulnerability is such a strength. I think we fear our vulnerability sometimes... But the truth is, we're all human, and there is such a brilliant strength in that." Lori Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lori "Sas" Sase as they break down the barriers between host and coach in real-time. Experience a raw conversation about balancing business systems with authentic self-expression and redisco...

"Your identity cannot be hinged on things that are able to change with the times and seasons." - Temitope Ayanyemi Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Temitope Ayanyemi @ayanpella as they explore the journey from hiding behind insecurities to becoming a confident leader. Discover how Temitope used research, community support, and personal development to build her self-worth and create a platform to...

"The magical thing that happens when you sell everything is that the more you sell, the more free and light you feel." - Nancy Florence Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Nancy Florence for a raw conversation about how death became the catalyst for creating a freedom-focused life as digital nomads. Nancy shares both the liberation and challenges of world-schooling her children across multiple count...

"All of us have the opportunity to always choose differently. It's the choices that we make that brings us in life to where we are right now." - Marianita Santiago Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Marianita Santiago as they explore the game of life and making intentional choices. Discover how Marianita transformed her personal struggles with mental health into a platform for helping others throug...

"Originality is not just in the way you succeed. It's also in the way that you fail." - Steve Cauthren Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Steve Cauthren, and Sophie Daniels for a vulnerable conversation about restarting creative projects after extended breaks. The trio discusses how to overcome the mental barriers of feeling like a fraud, the paralysis of perfectionism, and the power of simply showing...

"Who are you before the world told you who you should be?" - Gordon Faulkner Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Gordon Faulkner @gordfaulkner for insights on creating personal growth strategies that liberate unconventional entrepreneurs from self-sabotage. Gordon shares his journey from caregiver burnout to becoming a sought-after coach for CEOs through embracing his authentic leadership style. Wel...

Going Against the Grain with Coach Kym When you get into alignment with who you are, how others do it is irrelevant...do it your way and see the exponential impact it will have. 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...

Want a chance to be served in deep meaningful conversations that help you own more of yourself? Join our Outliers Edge Community How are you choosing to honor the transitional changes happening in your life? This episode was originally published in November 2020.

"Craft your life intentionally—some seasons require more focus on earning, others allow more focus on creating. Both serve your wholeness." - Rod Pancine Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Rod Pancine in a heart-to-heart about finding wholeness as a creative professional. Rod explains his breakthrough moment when he stopped seeing his commercial design work as competing with his art and instead emb...

"Our mind is truly what limits us. You think you're being realistic, but you're only actually operating in what you know and what your mind can see." - Angie Wisdom Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Angie Wisdom @angiewisdomlifecoach for a powerful conversation about building businesses methodically and finding joy in the journey. Discover how self-trust and authentic leadership can help you achie...

"Beginning from stillness creates a wonderful place to start. It's where creativity is born and authenticity thrives." - Marissa Krupa Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Marissa Krupa as they dive into trauma-informed leadership and the power of mindful practices. Experience how one minute of stillness can create ripples that change your entire approach to life and business. Welcome to the Outlier'...

"Everything you go through has a silver lining, whether it's positive or negative, it's how you want to perceive it." Loz Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Loz Antonenko @lozantonenko as they explore the raw journey of transformation and authenticity. From ADHD diagnosis to seven-figure business success, Loz shares how embracing your true self can lead to unprecedented growth. Welcome to the Outli...

"Authenticity is magic. And whoever we're meant to serve is gonna pop up because we were ourselves." - Annalyn Cruz Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Annalyn Cruz @groundedinwisdom and Dr. Jerod Phillips Sr. @drjaphillips0722 for a raw conversation about authentic leadership in challenging spaces. Listen as they explore how embracing uncertainty while staying true to yourself can create profound...

"You can have everything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want first." Mark Matteson Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Mark Matteson for an extraordinary journey through success principles and persistent action. Learn how Mark transformed from an Air Force technician to a globally recognized speaker and author through the power of consistent goal-setting and givi...

"Things are so fleeting, including stress. So how we think about it, manage it, and then, as a coach, I always come back to what's the action we're taking." - Coco Benitez Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Coco Benitez @coachwithcoco and Niharika Singh @karbhala_toh_hobhala for an enlightening discussion on turning stress into strength. These trailblazers share their unique approaches to maintain...

"If you do outlier things, crazy things, things where people are actually telling you you can't do that, you shouldn't do that, then you know that okay, that's probably the right direction." - Helge Nilsson Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Mickey Horvath and Helge Nilsson as they explore the power of getting lost to find success. In this fascinating discussion, they reveal how embracing uncertai...

Every breath is a miracle, and every person that is before you is a divine appointment" - Dr. Sarah Larsen Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Dr. Sarah Larsen @drsarahlarsen, Sushmitha Vijayakumar @entailingtales, Nicholas Ovalle @nick_ovalle, and Travis Knowlton @knowltontravis as they dive deep into authentic leadership and personal transformation. Experience raw conversations about overcoming f...

"You don't have to do anything beyond just being the best version of yourself in order to portray greatness." Shaun Fury Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Shaun Fury @shaunfury for a mind-expanding conversation about redefining greatness and creating new realities. Learn how visionary leaders can turn seemingly impossible dreams into actionable steps toward world change. Welcome to the Outlier's E...

"The best time to work on a Plan B is when your Plan A is going well." Bwana Thurman Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Bwana Thurman, Adrian Reese, Jaffee Judah, and Daniel Dunn as they dive deep into entrepreneurial transformation and vision. Listen as these visionary leaders share their raw experiences of overcoming challenges and building impactful businesses while staying true to their purpos...

"My project is all about not being afraid to make mistakes, not being afraid to share what you're going through." - Jeremy Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Jeremy Jorgensen @why_edify, Katrina Garrett @katrinainspireu, Sade Jenkins, Wyld Lee @wyldfempyre as they dive deep into the real challenges of being an outlier entrepreneur. This powerful conversation reveals the hidden struggles of buildin...

"We're running a race that most people wouldn't even begin." - Shantani Moore Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Shantani Moore @theholistichypewoman, Ta'Marri Mayo @Tamarrimays4resl, Heather Markel @heathermarkel, and Silawath Irshad in a powerful conversation about finding joy in entrepreneurship. These trailblazers share their honest journeys of transformation and discuss how they maintain thei...

"I am autistic, and I am very tied to my convictions... it does not make sense for me to make any decisions or participate in any relationships where I am not able to show up with my values." Leilah Feinstein Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Leilah Feinstein @asg.headquarters as they unpack the intersection of personal identity and professional growth. This candid discussion reveals how embracing...

"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 @kirsten...

"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. Welcome to...