Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

"Success is going to sleep every single night with my heart, mind, body, and soul at peace with one another." — Vicky VaswaniJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Vicky Vaswani for a throwback conversation about what happens when you get everything right and still feel flat. Vicky tracks his life across five areas every month, has a personal definition of success built around heart, mind, body, and soul at peace, and is working toward living to 100. He is extraordinary at achieving what he sets out to achieve. And the question this episode quietly asks: when you've engineered every outcome, where have you left room for the things that genuinely surprise you? Featuring the story of a woman who executed everything perfectly and said, "I feel pretty good," and why that broke Niiamah's heart.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.Timestamps:00:00 — Vicky Vaswani introduced04:20 — Goal to live to 10007:00 — The Better Than Normal movement10:30 — Cousin Hitesh: 24 hours to live at birth14:00 — Five life areas monthly review17:10 — Success: heart mind body soul at peace20:30 — I want it all no compromise26:25 — Too much on the plate right now34:45 — The neutral philosophy explained38:00 — Hawaii and the flat feeling44:00 — Alive but feeling dead inside47:30 — Where is the space for surprise52:00 — The synchronicity invitationFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 8/16/2019

"It's so much easier, and people actually want to help people who don't know things." — Justin JobityJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Justin Jobity, for a throwback live coaching conversation about what it takes to start over in a completely new field with zero qualifications. Justin spent a decade in education technology, building someone else's startup from two guys with an idea into a sold company. When the exit came, so did the question he had been avoiding: what do I actually want? In this session, Justin and Niiamah unpack how convenient jobs create quicksand, why being the dumbest person in the room is a superpower, and why the mask you hide behind might be the most honest version of yourself.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 worldTimestamps:00:00 — Reinventing a 25-year identity03:29 — Meet Justin Jobity06:54 — Moved to Singapore at 23 with nothing10:08 — Quicksand of convenient careers16:25 — Dumbest person in the room21:35 — Fake it gets you in then drop it25:42 — Became president with zero credentials31:00 — Bought the Germany ticket anyway37:18 — Feeling enough to create41:05 — Three things done not left undone43:37 — The avatar the mask the authentic self51:25 — One story one song just start58:21 — Get your house in order firstYou said: Justin keeps waiting to feel like enough before he'll let himself create.Follow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 6/5/2019

"I'm not good at helping people reduce who they are in order to be accepted by the majority. I'm great at taking someone from outsider to outlier." — NiiamahJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Jaspreet Dua for a throwback live coaching conversation that reframes how outliers find their next opportunity. JD has built his entire career through chance encounters: walking into a Bose recruitment fair in a golf t-shirt, polo matches, a random tweet. He calls it luck. Niiamah calls it something else entirely. In this session, JD asks how to sell himself better to the conventional market. Niiamah's answer will reset how you think about your career: you have never sold yourself, every time you didn't something extraordinary happened, and trying to get better at the wrong game will only make things worse. If you're the most interesting person in the room, you're in the wrong room.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.Timestamps:00:00 — Wrong room wrong league03:17 — Podcast coaching format explained07:32 — Meet JD Jaspreet Dua10:08 — Mom's cancer changes everything14:31 — Bose job in a golf shirt19:55 — Every job from chance encounters23:40 — Being interested not interesting28:31 — The 5% versus the 95%37:00 — What would make the biggest impact48:30 — Stop selling be the buyer01:14:00 — How else can they meet you01:34:30 — Never stop reinventing yourselfFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 6/4/2019

"The hard thing is not making it happen. The hard thing is making the decision." — Dom MossJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dom, for a throwback live coaching session recorded during the early days of COVID-19 in New York City. Dom has moved from France to London to Barcelona to Manila to Bali to Hong Kong to New York, gotten a green card from scratch, and made every impossible thing happen. But the book she is writing, the one everyone around her believes in, is not moving. In this session, Niiamah finds out why: the medium is not the book. She is. And the message she needs to hear is not "shine." It is "you shine." Not a command. A fact.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.Timestamps:00:02 — Leading through COVID uncertainty08:28 — Meet Dom Moss, coach in NYC11:21 — From France to New York: impossible15:08 — The why not the how19:36 — Be selfish in this conversation24:12 — The book she cannot push forward26:33 — Shine versus you shine distinction30:02 — Unsettled when it's not self-imposed35:18 — When it's bigger than you43:54 — The only challenge left is me48:03 — You are the medium not the book51:40 — Rebel versus maverick distinction54:22 — What drives you without the challengeFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode Originally published on: 8/6/2020

"I was meant to burn my candle out so that other people could have what they needed." — Tony MartinettiJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Tony for a throwback live coaching session that goes to the root of why high achievers burn out. Tony spent 20 years building a successful career in biotech while quietly suffering inside, eventually hitting the bottom and climbing out. Now he coaches tech leaders through burnout and fulfillment. In this session, Niiamah uncovers the belief Tony had never named out loud: he thought he was put on earth to suffer so others could have what they wanted. That belief drove everything, including the depression, the burnout, and the relentless action that kept him ahead of the darkness. If you have ever given everything to others while quietly leaving nothing for yourself, this episode is for you.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.Timestamps:00:03 — You don't need to try07:24 — Meet Tony Martinetti11:12 — Depression and the bottom rung15:04 — What brings you fulfillment now17:31 — Addicted to doing not being22:14 — World-changing conversation agreement27:36 — Why are you on this earth33:55 — The CF children living to adults40:59 — Freedom versus suffering revealed45:28 — Three gifts of choosing suffering55:59 — The darkness chasing you01:01:26 — Make darkness an allyFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 8/2/2020

"The gift that your people are looking for is you." — NiiamahJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Matt for a live throwback soul-to-soul coaching session that goes to unexpected places. Matt's mantra as a goalkeeper was "you can't hurt me." He built an armor of mental endurance that carried him through Ironman races, executive life, divorce, and grief. Now he's a coach trying to give the world his gift and realizing the harder he tries, the less he gives. In this session, Niiamah catches him in the act: upgrading from "impressing people with achievement" to "impressing people with vulnerability" is still impressing. The real move is to impress yourself. And then live from the space after the mountain, where nothing is left to prove, and play is all that remains.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.Timestamps:00:02 — Are you willing to go there05:27 — Meet Matt, Today I Begin09:23 — Goalkeeper mantra: can't hurt me11:55 — Two Ironmen and 18 years corporate15:32 — What would really serve you18:01 — Gift nobody sees yet22:56 — Soul to soul breathing exercise25:41 — Why are you on this earth29:02 — What you would regret35:14 — Gift is you not what you do43:24 — Recovering people-impressor49:01 — Impress yourself not others54:30 — Live from after the mountainFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 7/30/2020

"If you want to hold on to your pride and ego, it ain't worth a damn. Go out and get what you want." — Theran WashingtonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Theran "King T." Washington — entrepreneur, former Salsa Aerobics pioneer, and self-described Mind Scrambler — for a throwback live coaching session that goes deep fast. Theron built a salsa empire across 15 LA fitness clubs (with Sugar Ray Leonard in the front row), not from vision, but from wanting to escape competition and haters. Now he's fighting for his biggest mission yet: youth education, women in power, and dignity for the incarcerated. In this episode, Niiamah reframes the one thing holding Theron back, and it isn't doubt. It's the size of his doubts. If you've ever used doubt as a reason to wait, this is your episode.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.Timestamps:00:01 — 0.1% more you daily04:33 — Meet Theron King T Washington06:03 — Even your joy intimidates17:00 — Accidental entrepreneur at 2226:22 — Sheriff knocked everything changed33:13 — 12 dollars to top trainer42:43 — Salsa Aerobics born from hiding47:11 — Mission for society's underdogs01:08:19 — Fight for better doubts01:18:31 — Are you sharing your greatnessFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode originally published on: 5/2/2020

"Before you were flying. Now you're walking. They're trying to teach you this great thing called running — and you were flying." — NiiamahJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Kimberly, ex-professional dancer, Nike athlete, and founder of Land the Brand, for a throwback live coaching session that cuts straight to the core. Kimberly walked away from a biomedical degree, refused Nike's audition brief, and got chosen by the highest-grossing tour choreographer in history all while having zero attachment to the outcome. Now she's frustrated, working harder than ever, and producing less than she knows she's capable of. In this session, Niiamah diagnoses the real problem: she stopped flying and started running on someone else's roadmap. If you've ever felt like you're grinding harder for results that should come naturally, this episode will remind you what game you were always meant to play.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.Timestamps:00:02 — Niiamah reads daily CVR08:07 — Meet Kimberly Jay14:09 — Walking away from the degree19:47 — Nike audition: "I don't care"29:31 — Jamie King whispers everything changes36:01 — Kimberly names the frustration42:10 — "Why did you install that ceiling?"47:28 — The level doesn't exist yet56:57 — Running vs. flying distinction01:09:00 — Kimberly declares she will flyFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteEpisode Originally Published on 7/28/2020

"I'm tired of hiding. If I can become an expert in being messy, I think we're all going to benefit from that." — NiiamahJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Susana Denia a leadership coach who traded financial markets in London for coaching executives in Madrid, and discovered her biggest breakthrough came not from a coach or a therapist, but from a 2-minute children's video about sadness. In this live Shape Your World session, Niiamah coaches Susana through the real thing blocking her next calling: the expert identity. Together they uncover why simplicity sits above complexity, not below it, and why becoming an explorer is the move that changes everything. If you have ever felt like you should have it all figured out by now, this episode will set you free.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.Timestamps:00:00 — Niiamah embraces being messy05:44 — Meet Susana, leadership coach09:35 — Room lights up on you14:00 — Susana's scary new vision17:00 — Teaching children, not executives22:58 — One video, more than therapy28:43 — Expert identity blocks everything32:05 — Simplicity is beyond complexity44:40 — Explorer versus expert shift48:29 — Simple steps are already thereFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteThrowback Episode. Originally published on 4/25/2020

"I told my own soul to shut up and go sit in the corner and basically I denied myself, my own presence." — RobinJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Robin Eaton, former federal law enforcement officer turned shaman, spiritual teacher, and guide, for a throwback conversation that goes straight to the root. Robin spent 20 years supervising people coming out of prison, silencing her own gifts to survive a system that had no room for them. What she found on the other side: the voice you shut down to be acceptable is the same one that holds your power. This episode covers the cost of disconnection, the rage that lives just underneath the surface, and what it actually means to sing your song, whether anyone is listening or not. If you've been waiting for the right moment, the right audience, or the right version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting.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.Timestamps:00:03 — Questions beat answers every time00:27 — Why coaching keeps power yours05:31 — Robin's 20-year corrections career07:02 — Bringing spiritual gifts to everyone10:06 — Feeling like the biggest hypocrite11:52 — What prisoners actually taught her16:23 — Quitting to finally show up24:51 — Finding your real story's point35:54 — Soul speaks, mind interrupts43:14 — Sing the song anywayFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"I've been thinking of the limitation as a restriction rather than a gift." – GinaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Gina, a regional sales manager overseeing $100M in revenue, as she works through a live coaching session on one of the most common traps high-performing leaders fall into: building a plan so big it never starts.Gina came in wanting to design a group coaching program. What emerged was something simpler and far more powerful, that the capacity ceiling she thought was holding her back is actually the thing that makes her offer rare, urgent, and worth showing up for.If you're a leader trying to create more impact with less margin, this episode is for you.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.Timestamps:00:00 Overcomplicating stops your start00:42 Gina's highlight reel begins04:47 Switching industries three years in09:54 Outsider becomes the advantage15:14 VUCA and accelerating change16:22 Group program: the real goal23:18 Capacity as design constraint29:49 Rich Litvin's magic decoded37:57 One night five people now44:03 Limitation reframed as scarcityFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"I trust myself and I don't trust myself; complicitly. These two are partners in crime keeping you exactly where you are." – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and April Cunningham for a live coaching conversation that goes somewhere neither of them planned. April came in talking about dating. What surfaced was a paradox she had never named: she wants adventure, free fall, and full uncertainty in love and that desire is exactly what makes her shut down. Niiamah coaches her through the trap in real time, shares his own version of the same paradox, and leaves her with a question more powerful than any answer. This is what it looks like when a leader stops performing and starts telling the truth.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and play begins00:53 Gravitas vs heaviness explained05:38 April's two playing fields08:57 Admitting love already happened13:37 It isn't fear — it's resistance18:28 "I don't want to play"22:20 What love actually looks like28:45 The paradox named clearly38:50 Niiamah shares his own paradox42:00 Walking out of the trapFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"We edit our story before it even has a chance to get out in the world — we preempt it by what we think other people are going to say about it." – Shelley PaxtonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Shelley Paxton, Chief Soul Officer and author of Soulbbatical, for a throwback conversation that goes way beyond the book. Shelley was the CMO of Harley-Davidson. She had the title, the brand, the world travel. And she was slowly dying inside. This episode isn't about burnout. It's about what happens when the productivity mindset that built your career becomes the exact thing blocking your calling and what it actually takes to surrender to your soul's process. They go deep on writing unapologetically, the fear underneath every movement, and what it means to live your legacy instead of waiting to leave one.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.Timestamps:00:00 Shelley Paxton introduced01:37 Your people are my people02:30 What success looks like outside04:35 Fulfillment vs. external achievement06:32 Armor, busyness, slow death inside15:35 Open book vs. real vulnerability17:53 Corporate goals blocked the writing18:46 Surrender moment in Los Angeles22:15 Trust built through daily surrender28:33 Writing others honestly, not vindictively35:55 We edit our story too earlyFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThroback Episode. Originally Published on 3/14/2020

"Everything is figureoutable. Like, everything can be figured out if you want it to." – Kristen KosinskiJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Kristen Kosinski, coach, former Paramount executive, nonprofit founder, and mother, for a raw look at what it actually takes to reinvent yourself again and again without losing what matters most.Kristen has had four careers, seven roles, and one relentless skill: figuring it out. In this conversation, Niiamah helps her see that the drift-and-reset cycle she calls failure is actually the most advanced navigation tool a trailblazer has, and that she's already living the life she's still trying to build.If you're a leader building something without a map, this one's for you.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.Timestamps:00:00 Outliers vs trailblazers defined03:13 Kristen's four-career journey07:27 100+ wells and real impact09:38 Teaching to casting strippers12:00 Tenacity as the core skill17:00 Messy courage in every role18:37 What Kristen is building now26:02 Multiple verticals and the app31:12 Business that works for life37:53 Reading your reset indicators43:43 Front-load your highest valuesFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"The fear of getting rejections is worse than the rejection itself." – Tam NguyenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Tam Nguyen, business development director, Vietnam Rising podcast founder, and the person her foreign colleagues call the only local they truly trust, for a live coaching session that peels back a fear most leaders misname.Tam thinks she's afraid of public criticism. What she discovers is something far more specific and far more worth facing. If you're building something that matters and you keep stalling at the edge of visibility, this conversation will show you exactly why.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.Timestamps:00:00 Openness changes everything02:30 Singapore closed Niiamah off05:30 A stranger almost slipped away08:00 Tam's gap year pivot10:30 Building the family business13:00 Vietnam Rising is born17:00 First episode already recorded19:30 The mission behind the show23:00 Three years from now vision28:30 The real fear surfacesFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"I want to work with finishers. I want to help people finish. I think I'm called to work with the finishers." — Hayden LeeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Master Certified Coach Hayden Lee for a throwback conversation that goes deep on the inner journey behind the outer success. In this episode, Hayden unpacks the "low hanging fruit" trap, the belief that serving the people already in front of you is somehow beneath your mission, and discovers live in conversation the distinction that reframes everything: he's not built to work with starters. He's built to work with finishers. If you're a leader, coach, or world-changer asking whether you're playing the right game, this one will hit.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.Timestamps:00:00 Produce vs. reduce distinction05:19 Hayden joins the conversation06:51 Master certified coach credentials17:10 No plan B — origin story23:51 Acting built the rejection muscle26:31 Coaching coaches, neuroscience project32:20 Is this low hanging fruit?38:04 Exponential impact reframe50:01 Starters vs. finishers breakthrough51:30 Mile 17 — the marathon metaphorFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"What needs to die is a connection, an intertwining — between the actions that I do in the world, my accomplishments, my achievements, and my sense of worth or value. Those two things feel over-coupled." – Zach KleynJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Zach Kleyn as they go deep on the hidden cost of high achievement and what happens when you finally stop trying to earn love through results.Zach is a coach, artist, and creative consultant who helps people freely express their unique voice. But in this raw, unscripted conversation, he's the one in the chair, navigating a season of uncertainty, deconstruction, and a profound realization: his ambition has been wired to a childhood need for love.What unfolds is one of the most honest episodes of the show. No polish. No performance. Just two leaders in the mess together and a breakthrough that changes everything.If you've ever felt empty after a win, or driven by something you can't quite name, this one's for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 — Being misunderstood as outlier05:34 — Zach's vulnerable opening confession10:14 — Zach's creative and coaching background14:46 — Fear to power in seconds16:24 — Seasons of inner creative life21:16 — The gift of not knowing24:59 — What needs to die now30:23 — Decoupling love from achievement40:26 — Owning the spiritual path45:57 — Freeing your voice todayFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThrowback Episode. Originally aired on: 2/15/2020

"I've been modulating the intensity out of fear of overdoing it." – LaurensJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Laurens, an Agile management consultant and graphic facilitator, in a rare live throwback coaching conversation that goes somewhere most podcasts never reach. Laurens has spent his life being extraordinary for others and this episode exposes exactly why that's been costing him. The reframe that lands: being selfish isn't a betrayal of the people you serve. It's the prerequisite. From owning your intensity to giving yourself permission to need something, this episode is for the outlier who's been told they're too much and secretly knows they've been holding back. Watch what happens when you stop modulating.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 — Owning what makes you different6:18 — Meet Laurens the intense one7:17 — Day job vs real calling13:47 — Intensity is not the problem16:07 — Stop dialing yourself back down20:40 — One hour sea-change moment31:14 — How practice locks in change36:51 — The life-changing question asked39:14 — Close your eyes breathe in40:58 — Permission to be selfish finallyFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

"There are gifts in failure, vulnerability, and shame. For us to grow, for us to connect with a part of ourselves that we've shut down for means of survival." – DianaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Diana and Danby for a live throwback coaching session that redefines what next level growth actually looks like.Diana opens the conversation by doing what most leaders won't — owning the full gift of her hardest story, including 20 years of undiagnosed PTSD and the courage it took to find the transformation inside it. Danby confronts a quieter truth: a lifetime of saying "sure" to great opportunities and what it costs to never have said a full yes.Niiamah introduces the Too Much Game, a real framework for leaders who've been told they're a lot, and are finally ready to collect points for it.This episode is for leaders who are already playing. It's for the ones who are 70% ready right now and need permission to go.Subscribe for daily live coaching. Drop a comment, where in your life are you saying sure when you mean hell yes?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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Next level growth vs success00:03 Diana's fearless unbridled goal00:05 Owning the hardest story00:07 Finding gifts in failure00:19 Danby's insight from Diana00:23 Sure vs hell yes explained00:29 The hell yes list exercise00:35 Diana's shameless outreach game00:43 Introducing the Too Much Game00:54 Your 70% is already enoughFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThrowback Episode. Originally Aired on 1/30/2020

"I always met and exceeded my number. It was never hard. I felt like this is the easiest job in the world. And I always felt a little bit of guilt around it — and it wasn't until now that I realized it was just easy for me because that's how I wanted it to be." – Christine VoldenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and sales coach Christine Volden for a throwback conversation that challenges everything you've been told about hard work and success.Christine spent 15 years in corporate sales, closing over $100 million, and spent most of it feeling guilty because it came too easily. In this episode, she and Niiamah unpack why ease isn't a flaw, why 80% of sales is energetic rather than tactical, and what it really means to trust yourself in the moments that matter most.If you've ever been told to work harder, hustle more, or follow the proven process, and it's never quite felt right, this conversation is for you.Subscribe, drop a comment below, and keep the conversation going. It doesn't matter if you're watching the day this came out or years later, this one lives on.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Hard work vs. natural ease03:06 Meet Christine Bolden, rebel05:21 External vs. internal success08:38 Confidence is not ego11:35 How this insight first emerged16:39 Play as your hidden strategy22:04 Your flaw is your value30:42 Mindset over tactics in sales35:58 The $100M guilt confession48:42 Live coaching Christine's edgeFollow Outlier's Edge Social's:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThrowback Episode. Originally aired on 1/27/2020

"There isn't safety in freezing in non-action. There's great risk in that." – Christopher JosephJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Christopher Joseph — coach, mindfulness trainer, and former civil engineer — for a conversation that turns the idea of motivation completely upside down. Chris reveals why waiting to feel ready is actually the riskiest choice you can make, how he rebuilt after losing six figures in a Ponzi scheme, and why withholding your potential from the world is an ethical failure. From his breakdown during a PhD to building a thriving coaching practice, Chris's story is a raw, honest case study in what happens when exceptional leaders stop waiting and start moving. One of Niiamah's earliest and most formative conversations — and as relevant today as ever.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 — Series intro from Niiamah3:34 — Welcome Dr. Chris Joseph8:17 — Motivation follows action15:02 — What flow feels like now23:03 — Discovery through fresh eyes32:11 — One-minute breathing practice34:02 — Leaving academia for coaching38:00 — The Ponzi scheme loss43:08 — Business side of coaching56:25 — Share failure, own it1:03:16 — Life is short — his mumFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThrowback Episode. Originally Aired on 1/26/2020

"When you're connected to source, you're plugged into the mains. But when you're in hustle, you're using your own battery pack, and you haven't recharged it." – Dr. Sarah CoxinJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Sarah Coxin for a raw, live coaching conversation on what's really behind the hustle trap. Sarah is a former archaeologist turned transformation coach who helps women build lives of real prosperity — joy, freedom, and impact. But even she gets pulled back into fear-driven hustle. In this episode, Niiamah coaches Sarah through perfectionism, community fear, and the exhaustion cycle — until they land on the real question every outlier needs to ask: where is your energy actually coming from? If you're high-achieving but running on empty, this one is for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Niiamah introduces Dr. Sarah Coxin03:57 Sarah shares her origin story08:00 Leaving academia after loss13:36 Identity without labels explored20:09 Live coaching session begins24:08 Sarah names her real challenge29:20 Perfectionism and community trust34:51 Why Sarah serves women specifically50:31 Expansiveness visualization exercise53:21 Community as Sarah's true calling1:01:41 Carrying transformation into the world1:05:08 Hustle and flow redefined together🔔 Subscribe for weekly coaching conversations that go deeper than strategy. 💬 Drop your biggest insight in the comments.Follow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild CommunityThrowback episode. Originally aired on 1/20/2020

"Specialization is for insects. You can be an investment banker and an actor. A Navy SEAL and an author. A film director and a football coach. Don't buy into the myth that you have to over-specialize." – Abhi PrakashJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and three outliers who are building worlds from scratch, Unni Rav, Shawn Flynn and Abhi Prakash. In this episode, they go all the way in on the thing nobody talks about enough: what it actually takes to keep growing when the problems get bigger, the stakes get higher, and you're doing something most people around you have never done before. From M&A deals that carry the weight of 200 families, to standing in front of a camera for the second time ever, to coaching JV basketball while building AI companies. This one hits different.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet today's three outliers01:45 Unni Rav: indie films and grit04:10 Shawn explains M&A like life06:54 What gives you sweaty palms11:27 Shawn: stakes are not abstract15:25 Abhi: plan your life quarterly18:50 Unni: wealth is not just money23:01 Growth vs results tension31:28 Shawn's secret mastermind method35:54 Abhi: specialization is for insectsEnter Unni Rav's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Shawn Flynn's World:LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Abhi Prakash's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | <a href="aerwest.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank

"Either I win or I lose. Either way, I learn, I grow — and you never come out ahead on the road well traveled." — DJ SpragueJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and two outliers doing the impossible. DJ Sprague & Denley McIntosh. This conversation is about asymmetrical thinking, unconventional paths, and the specific moves that separate the 3% from everyone else. DJ breaks down how he built three companies by age 21 with $20 and a handshake. Denley shares how compassion in the workplace changed a man's worldview and eventually changed his career. If you're building something no one else is building, this one was made for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet the outliers today02:01 Asymmetrical thinking explained simply07:54 Denley's polymath origin story11:01 How do outliers think unconventionally12:11 DJ's $20 limousine company16:59 Work others won't do matters17:09 The Wellhead Principle revealed24:51 Cost of being the 3%30:29 Red carpet tribe building36:45 CashFlow payment platform launch40:01 Denley's leadership program details41:49 Final takeaways from both guestsEnter DJ Sprague's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteEnter Denley McIntosh's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | <a href="https://outliersedge.com/instagram" rel="noopener noreferr

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "When you're going from zero to one, you're probably playing the game. But when you're going from one to a hundred — you've got to get off the field." – Jay RudmanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and two extraordinary outliers, Terry Tucker and Jay Rudman for a conversation that goes deep on what it really takes to lead at the highest level. We talk about why the best leaders learn to get out of their own way, how a 14-year cancer journey becomes a masterclass in purpose, and why going deep with people, even strangers, is your most underrated edge. This one will stay with you. Watch it all the way through.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro: Today's incredible outliers01:51 Terry's 14-year cancer journey03:01 Going deep builds real connection06:40 Jay on empowering people over ego08:21 Letting go to unlock bigger results12:19 Understanding doesn't mean agreement17:22 Hiring people smarter than you22:27 Why serial entrepreneurship is in the blood27:51 Fear is your compass, not your enemy35:47 Start before you're readyEnter Terry Tucker's World:Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Jay Rudman's World:LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | <a href="https://outliersedge.com/youtube" rel=

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "I say I call it delusional self-belief. I always just thought, that's fine, I'm gonna keep going. Failure was never an option in my mind." – Jeep BanerjeeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and serial entrepreneur Jeep Banerjee for a raw conversation about what really happens between big wins. After 15 years, multiple exits, and more failures than he can count, Jeep opens up about the misery of success, the art of recognizing your own gift, and why delusional self-belief isn't crazy, it's a strategy. If you've ever been in-between chapters and wondered what's next, this one's for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Meet Jeep Banerjee1:06 Why digital marketing now2:11 Life after selling the company3:30 Soul searching without a plan5:02 When inaction becomes the danger6:16 Owning the gift you take for granted8:11 The bench player realization9:54 Two things that open every door12:07 Current sweaty palms project14:03 Message to your past selfFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "Everyone thinks that by doing it differently, you're doing it wrong until you're proven otherwise." — David HomanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and David Homan as they break open the real meaning of power, community, and what it actually takes to build something the world has never seen before. David has built a global network of 2,600+ connectors across 189 cities in 35 countries without charging a dollar and is now turning 25 years of relationship intelligence into a startup that could rebuild the world through trust. This one will change how you see your own network.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 David Homan enters the edge 0:52 Power defined by community 1:47 25 years of battle scars 4:35 Ownership as a superpower 9:45 When goodwill hits a wall 13:35 Composer meets connector 17:58 Every innovation broke norms 20:51 Outlier advantage explained live 29:21 Navigating uncertainty with power 37:52 The network, the startup, the askEnter David Homan's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "You're crazy until you're not." — Rob GreggJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Nuri Otus & Rob Gregg for a roundtable conversation that will shift the way you listen, build, and lead. Rob breaks down how deep listening with zero agenda became the foundation of a company built for the 50% of people who stand for a living. Nuri shares a story he kept private for years that changed everything he knows about integrity and trust. Together they challenge every leader to stop chasing polish and start chasing truth. If you've ever been told your idea is impossible, this episode is for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Guests introduce their game 04:25 Rob builds the slowest shoe 10:55 Staying in when world says no 16:14 Listen to learn not respond 19:36 Nuri's father's silence lesson 22:48 Non-steering questions unlock truth 27:51 Nuri opens Pandora's box 33:21 FBI agents and integrity lessons 38:51 Be you. Full stop 42:45 Takeaways and how to connectEnter Nuri Otus' World:Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Rob Gregg's World:Instagram | WebsiteContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | <a href="https

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier"The magic happens when you convince someone to do something that's not in the rules, that's not in the books." — ChristianeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Ujwal Arkalgud and Christiane Constantineau for a conversation that will completely rewire how you see the game you're playing. They break down the invisible rules that run every boardroom, every relationship, and every pitch and why the moment someone tells you NO is actually when the magic begins. If you're a leader who has ever felt like an imposter, been afraid to ask, or wondered why hard things feel hard — this one's for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet Ujwal Arkalgud and Christiane Constantineau01:26 Ujwal's invisible game framework01:59 Christiane's unlikely path06:11 Rules you didn't choose10:44 Believe in yourself, not pink lenses15:14 Magic starts with a no19:15 Why cancer became fuel26:17 Reflecting to find your method33:04 Imposter syndrome = growth signal40:47 The magic of deciding to goEnter Ujwal Arkalgud's World:Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteEnter Christiane Constantineau's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | <

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "You can't control outcomes. You can control the way you show up, the energy, the excitement, the conviction. That's 100% yours." - Robin DanielsJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Karen Briscoe, Robin Daniels and Bronson Hill for a roundtable that goes deep on one of the most misunderstood principles of high performance: commitment without attachment. Together they unpack why the most successful leaders detach from outcomes while staying fully invested in their actions, and how you can do the same. From Karen's Miracle Morning evolution to Roin's old Matterport story to Bronson's prefab housing movement after the LA fires, this conversation is packed with real-world proof that boldness beats perfection every time. 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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Meet the Outlier roundtable 1:20 Robin: 20 years in Silicon Valley 3:21 Bronson: escaping time-for-money 5:47 Commitment without attachment defined 7:37 Why 90% of attempts fail — good 9:36 Karen: commit to lead generation first 13:00 How outliers manage their energy 20:20 The 3% club — outlier truths 27:53 Boldness vs. perfection in action 38:44 Outsides and how to go deeper Enter Karen Briscoe's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Robin Daniels' World:LinkedIn | Website Enter Bronson Hill's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1KYJL8ZjF3GC3Wh5lYNfg" rel="noopener noreferrer"

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "An empty restaurant. The product looks good, the menu looks good — but no one else is there. It can almost affect your experience with the product." – Jason FishmanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and investor marketing expert Jason Fishman as they break down the uncomfortable truth most founders never want to hear: having the best product is not enough. Jason, who has helped over 900 deals collectively raise hundreds of millions in capital, reveals why the crowd effect, social proof, and third-party validation will out-perform a great idea every single time. They unpack the empty restaurant phenomenon, the test-optimize-scale framework, and what it actually takes to lean into growth when the data says go. If you've ever asked yourself "is this working enough to go all in?" this conversation was made for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Jason introduces his work 1:48 Why capital raises fail 3:26 From Fortune 500 to startups 6:42 The uncomfortable product truth 10:07 Hype vs quality breakdown 12:06 Empty restaurant phenomenon 17:05 RadIntel $50M case study 21:21 When to hit the gas 28:39 What "aggressive" really means 33:55 Calculated risk frameworkFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "I could stay in the pit. I could be the victim. Or I could fight, kick, scream, and claw my way out. Which is what it takes." — Kim HarmsJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Kim Harms: dentist, author, speaker, death doula, and grief counselor, for an unflinching conversation about what it really takes to rebuild your life after catastrophic loss. Kim lost her son, her husband, her mother, and her 30-year dental career in a devastating sequence of events. She didn't just survive, she reinvented herself, wrote six books, built 70 libraries in Rwanda, coaches widows worldwide, and is still charging forward at 70. This conversation is about resilience that's more than a buzzword. It's about choosing to fight the pit. Choosing joy as a goal. And finding your next mission when your old identity is gone.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Kim introduces her endgame 1:45 Losing son, husband, career simultaneously 4:21 What does rebuilding actually mean 6:30 Finger-waving cousin changes everything 9:15 The pit of grief explained 13:00 Rwanda survivors model forgiveness and joy 17:20 Maintaining hope against despair 22:36 The mission bigger than yourself 31:30 Overachievers: keep going, forget retirement 36:42 Connect with Kim and final wisdomEnter Kimberly Harms' World:WebsiteFollow Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier"You have to let customers discover the value themselves. You can lead them there, but don't show up explaining everything in minute one." — Owen BarrettJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Owen Barrett, founder of Shine, as they dig into what it really means to play in a space with zero competition and why that's the hardest and most rewarding bet you can make. Owen shares why he left a cushy corporate finance career after a $25 Starbucks gift card (yes, really), how stubbornness and data kept him going through 2 brutal years of learning to sell, and the big vision he's chasing now: connecting tech companies to affordable housing through solar energy. This one's for the outlier who's spotted the opportunity nobody else sees yet.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Owen introduces Shine01:32 Why he chose zero competition02:51 Constant creation is the fun04:26 Word spreads fast here06:01 The problem that won't let go06:58 The $25 Starbucks breaking point11:23 Finance plus project management combo13:01 Stubbornness plus numbers equals fuel17:53 Enroll don't pitch your customers22:41 Connecting tech to affordable housingFollow Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "You had the key the whole time. We all do. Whatever you think is holding you back is just a projection, a lie you've been telling yourself." – Dave ValentineJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and digital marketing veteran Dave Valentine for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear this year. Dave has built and sold 11 businesses. But that's not the game he's actually playing. In this episode, we dig into the parable that changes how you see your own limits, the question Dave asks that makes people physically recoil, and what it really means to go first, for yourself and for everyone watching you play small. Plus: both Niiamah and Dave answer the "Valentine Question" live on air.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet Dave Valentine00:47 The game above the game02:11 Going first for others04:20 The shackles parable08:34 Authenticity as difference11:35 Sincere vs. serious play17:51 The creativity study21:10 From zero to 11 businesses25:29 Becoming the person first31:56 The Valentine Question liveEnter Dave Valentine's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier"The people who decide to learn how to be productive with AI are going to be far more productive than the people who don't. Period." — Scott SheeranJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Scott Sheeran, Marine Corps veteran, global talent leader, and founder of Klim.ai, for a raw, real conversation about what happens when you stop following the plan and start trusting your genius.Scott's path went from almost shutting the door on a Marine Corps recruiter, to becoming a cryptologist, to selling life insurance (hating every second of it), to leading global talent for a Fortune 500 company, and now building a startup designed to put Indeed out of business.What's the thread that runs through all of it? Scott knows exactly who he is. And he plays that game everywhere. This one is for every outlier who keeps winning in rooms they never expected to be in.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Scott introduces himself02:21 Scott's origin story begins07:49 Recruited into the recruiting world11:51 Declining Mexico City, going solo20:50 Klim.ai: fixing the job market25:09 We're all salespeople32:07 Building AI agents with personality35:32 AI lets anyone build anything38:53 Finding your genius over time41:22 How to follow Scott's journeyEnter Scott Shearin's World:LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "Building a business is like jumping off a cliff and building the airplane on your way down." — Al SchusterJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Al Schuster, President of Polaris Brand Promotions and co-founder of Sample Finder, for a conversation that reframes what retail, innovation, and entrepreneurship can actually look like. Al shares how frustration at a chocolate demo event sparked an entire platform, how his team survived a pandemic that wiped out competitors, and why he believes the future of retail is experiential, not transactional. This episode is packed with real talk on patience, team credit, and the art of jumping before you're ready.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Meet Al Schuster 1:40 Polaris Brand Promotions explained 3:31 From accounting to activations 6:29 Surviving the pandemic 7:59 The Sample Finder origin 11:22 Empowering consumers directly 13:43 Points, data, brand loyalty 17:46 #SaveRetail mission explained 24:18 Vetting and testing your idea 29:16 Building the plane mid-fallEnter Al Schuster's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlierWhen you ask is this helpful and the answer is no, that's the exit ramp. You don't need to analyze it. You don't need to argue with it. You just put it down. — Lodro RinzlerJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and meditation teacher, author, and Basic Goodness Collective founder Lodro Rinzler for a conversation that will stop your spiral before it starts. 25 years of teaching. 8 books. One unwavering intention. Lodro breaks down the difference between intentions and goals, the "trap of doubt" that keeps high-achievers small, and why feeling "too much" and "not enough" are the same wound wearing two different masks. Plus a live 30-second breathing reset, the gold Buddha story, and a real coaching moment you didn't see coming.📖 Get Lodro's book: You Are Good, You Are Enough - wherever books are sold.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 900 episodes — a celebration3:18 Lodro's 25-year origin story7:01 The subtraction method revealed9:49 Intentions vs goals distinction13:58 Niiamah's book — a live challenge16:38 Spider-Man, Joe Kelly, the voice20:15 Too much + not enough paradox28:32 Live 30-second breathing reset36:59 Ripples you'll never see43:30 The gold Buddha storyEnter Lodro Rinzler's World:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier"When you're vulnerable, you're so much more approachable. It lowers the barriers for other people. They allow their walls to fall down." — Michelle MolitorJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and three powerhouse leaders; Ashok Bhattacharya, Matthew Cahill, and Michele Molitor, for a roundtable that will fundamentally shift how you think about building alone. Together they created the Trusted Advisory Group International (TAG): a co-created space where solopreneurs and business leaders stop isolating and start belonging. In this episode they get real about loneliness in business, the danger of "like-me bias," the difference between being honest and being vulnerable, and why the most powerful thing an outlier can do is choose the right circle. If you've ever felt like you're the only one in the room holding your big vision, this one's for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet today's 3 outliers01:20 Ashok: Empathy changes everything02:08 Michelle: Finding what's missing02:56 Matthew: Bias is holding you back04:02 TAG International is born14:38 5 years built this trust17:58 Alone vs. lonely, the distinction25:36 Your comfort zone is the edge33:34 Honest vs. vulnerable, huge41:42 Vulnerability is the leadership superpowerEnter Ashok Bhattacharya's World:LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Matthew Cahill's World:Facebook | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Michele Molitor's World:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/michele.molitor "

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "You can't create a new reality with the same or old identity. You have to release the old one and install a new one." — KizmaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and three extraordinary outliers; executive coach Sean Olson, identity and destiny coach Kisma Orbovich, and pain-healing pioneer Leslie Carmen, for a raw, real, and deeply energizing roundtable. These four dig into what it actually costs to take a stand for your clients, your mission, and yourself. From Sean's revelation that "even if" beats "what if" every time, to Kizma's jaw-dropping truth that 1% growth at your current level equals 10x the impact of earlier gains, to Niiamah's live on-air reckoning with whether he's been hiding behind conversations instead of building a community, this episode will have you questioning what you've been holding onto, and what you need to finally let go.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet the three outliers 02:42 Kizma: ethical brainwashing explained 05:14 Leslie: 13 years, one daughter 08:09 You can't want it more 11:58 Divine plan vs. resistance 15:31 What are you building now? 22:48 Walking through the wilderness 25:22 Comparison contains the word prison 36:20 Shoot your baby, level up 39:23 Niiamah's live-on-air reckoningEnter Sean Olson's World:LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Kisma Orbovich's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World:<a href="https://outliersedge.com/facebook" rel="no

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "The sister of complacency is the comfort zone. They come together. And if you have the talent to innovate — don't waste it." — Victor CastroJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and cognitive scientist Dr. Marty Trevino and Victor Kostroub for one of the most important conversations happening right now. We went deep on the one thing quietly killing high achievers: complacency. Victor shares how reaching the summit nearly cost him everything, including a major contract. Dr. Marty breaks down AI psychosis, the real reason leaders are making the most expensive decisions of their careers on autopilot. And then there's the big question, what does innovation even mean when AI can write 200 books a week? If you're building something that matters, this episode is the reset you didn't know you needed. 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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Guests introduced, games explained 1:45 Dr. Marty: science meets technology 3:39 Victor: immigrant mindset origin story 7:13 What are you actively disproving? 10:08 Victor: hunger vs. comfort zone 14:51 Dr. Marty: fighting entropy in organizations 22:41 AI psychosis defined and unpacked 29:17 Complacency takes center stage 35:09 Coral Hart: 200 AI books yearly 43:42 Trust is the irreplaceable competitive edgeEnter Victor Kostroub's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeContinue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier "Each no actually brings a return. It solidifies with your team that our standards are not to be compromised." — Ross McDanielJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Ross McDaniel; founder of FencePost, a digital marketing agency helping local service businesses grow profitably in cities across America, for a roundtable that goes way beyond business tactics. Ross shares how staying stuck in Augusta, Georgia shaped his entire mission. They dig into why-driven leadership, character-based client selection, values that actually drive behavior, and why saying no to the wrong clients is one of the most profitable moves you'll ever make. Niiamah also shares the raw origin story behind the 3% Collective and why he's done playing small. If you're building something that matters, this one's for you. 🔥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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:0:00 Intro: Ross joins the roundtable1:51 Ross on being accidental entrepreneur4:43 FencePost origin — Augusta, Georgia8:37 Why acts as business guardrails15:59 Marrying mission with real results20:06 Saying no has a financial return24:33 Core values that drive team behavior36:09 Trellis Coffee Bar and AEO reveal39:07 Niiamah shares the 3% Collective origin44:18 How to connect with Ross and FencePostEnter Ross McDaniel's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website Continue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “Your own life experience is real. If you’re able to take that and bottle it to share it, that’s authentic.” – Menna OlveraJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and four game-changing outliers: Menna Olvera, Emily Mears, Abby Goldberg, and Mark Hayward for a motivating roundtable on leading with courage, monetizing authentically, and turning your unique story into impact. From building nonprofits to disrupting the wellness industry, this episode is packed with hard-won lessons, real talk on leadership, and powerful new strategies for sharing your message. Perfect for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone ready to play a bigger game. Like, subscribe, and leave your insight or question in the comments!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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Lawyer's Journey: Marketing & Resilience10:41 "Commitment and Truth-Telling Energy"17:31 "Critique of Wellness Industry Practices"24:43 "Authentic Monetization Conversations"30:31 "Monetization Concerns and Liability"32:32 Evolving Corporate Skills for Business40:09 "Podcasting: Authentic Long-Form Medium"44:27 Clarity in Message and Purpose47:02 "Gratitude and Purposeful Growth"Enter Menna Olvera's World:Facebook | Instagram | Website Enter Emily Mears' World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInEnter Mark Hayward's World:TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World: <a href="https://outliersedge.com/facebook" rel="noopener noreferr

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “Curiosity is the fuel, not just for one thing, but for every level.” – Axel MeierhoeferJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Axel Meierhoefer and Gabriel Cousens for a wisdom-packed live roundtable on Outlier’s Edge. Hear how world-class leaders turn friction into fuel, master their craft, and live aligned with passion and destiny. We get real on risk, presence, and why outliers don’t settle for average. Step into your next level of aliveness and impact as we break down entrepreneurship, holistic health, and doing what’s meaningful, always.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet the outlier guests01:00 Axel’s game: real estate02:20 Gabriel’s holistic wisdom05:15 Getting off the sidelines07:50 Passion vs destiny explored11:30 Community impact stories14:25 Navigating friction for growth16:41 Balcony and stage metaphor18:04 Wild ways of taking action20:00 Mastery, research, real experience23:04 Outlier standard of excellenceEnter Axel Meierhoefer's World:Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Gabriel Cousens' World:Twitter | YouTube | Website Continue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Com

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “When you're walking forward, the path appears.” – Aleksandra GajerJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Aleksandra Gajer as they pull back the curtain on what it truly means to lead and live as an outlier. Dive into real stories of overcoming adversity, carving your own path from ground zero, and rethinking health, success, and possibility. If you’ve ever felt called to “more,” this episode gives you the roadmap, from facing doubt and regulating your nervous system to building success when the odds are stacked. This is not theory, this is real, tested wisdom for creative leaders, high performers, and difference-makers.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 – Opening and guest intro02:40 – Purpose behind helping others06:41 – Overcoming trauma and burnout12:05 – Buying a practice against odds15:10 – Self-doubt and “meant for more”21:52 – Power of gratitude and receiving31:29 – Upper limits and being unsafe39:50 – How to connect with Gajer41:14 – Authenticity and lasting insightEnter Aleksandra Gajer's World:Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteContinue to Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “Emotions teach us something. If we're blocking emotion, it's like, why are we even here as humans?” – Alicia OntiverosJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Alicia Ontiveros and Andrea Riposati for a real talk about creating and leading at the outlier edge. Discover how to turn empathy, emotion, and intuition into your most powerful business assets. We break down why asking “why not” opens even bigger possibilities, how embracing every part of yourself unlocks leadership, and why honoring family still matters for world-class outliers. If you want to build, create, and truly lead—this one’s for you.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet The Outlier Guests 01:15 Alicia’s Me Versus Me Game 02:35 Andrea’s Genomics Mission 04:04 Perspective Fuels Creativity 05:09 Positive Future Mindset 07:49 Unlocking Team Superpowers 10:11 Trusting Creative Intuition 14:31 Leading With Empathy 18:38 Honoring Whole Selves 24:06 Projects Beyond Your Comfort Enter Alicia Ontiveros' World:Instagram | WebsiteEnter Andrea Riposati's World:Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Continue Into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “No one comes back and says, one of the greatest lessons in my life was when I graduated with honors. It's the hard stuff that forms you.” – Eric GrafstromJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Eric Grafstrom, and Hyacinth Tucker for an unfiltered conversation about how outliers turn setbacks into wins. Discover how a small act of kindness grows into community impact, why grit beats perfection, and what true leadership looks like behind the scenes. If you’re ready to level up your results, embrace discomfort, and unleash your outlier edge, don’t miss this episode.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet The Outliers Live 01:06 Eric’s Outlier Journey Start 02:02 Hyacinth’s Laundry Impact Story 03:30 Outlier Thinking Explained 05:36 Eric On Embracing Creation 08:07 Grace For The Long Game 14:43 Favorite Failures Shared 20:10 What Grit Means Today 28:48 Risks Hats Haircuts Tattoos 34:24 Show Up As Your True SelfEnter Eric Grafstrom's World:LinkedIn | Website Enter Hyacinth Tucker's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue Into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “You are unconditionally worthy and lovable regardless of whether you have those things or not.” – Moon ChoJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Moon Cho @yinandyangliving for a raw, soul-stirring roundtable on real purpose, overcoming external traps, and building a life that’s truly yours. In this conversation, you’ll hear Moon’s journey from loss to spiritual leadership, and how aligning with your “energetic blueprint” unlocks both fulfillment and success. Expect practical strategies for creators, leaders, and outliers ready to break the cycle of self-comparison, find courage in mistakes, and live with power and intention.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 – Roundtable open, intro energy01:12 – Moon’s origin story, loss05:58 – Niiamah on alignment, soul08:32 – Material vs. spiritual focus12:16 – Trapped by outside success14:42 – Who’s driving your life?16:44 – The pain of “having it all”19:02 – Spirituality changes decisions21:15 – Take the purpose challenge23:31 – How Moon found her “why”27:20 – No bad decisions lessonEnter Moon Cho's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue Into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “It’s the work you do in the dark that allows you to win in the light.” – Anthony TrucksJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and powerhouse guests Anthony Trucks and Chelsea Johnson for a real talk on how outliers break molds, build grit, and own their next level. From going beyond ego to finding where you’re truly valued, this episode dives into systems, standards, relentless action, and what it takes to lead change in any field. Expect fresh stories from the NFL to medicine to entrepreneurship, with uncommon wisdom for those who won’t settle.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet the Outliers Roundtable01:05 Anthony’s “Dark Work” Mission Explained02:18 Chelsea’s Direct Care Vision04:04 The Challenge of Breaking Mold06:07 Leaving Comfort for New Stages11:10 Anthony’s NFL-To-Business Crucible16:05 Chelsea’s Entrepreneurial Pivot Story20:24 The $10 Water Bottle Lesson22:41 When to Push or Move On26:53 Communication, Influence, and Listening34:07 Building Leaders and Feedback39:43 Final Wisdom and CTAsEnter Anthony Trucks' World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteEnter Chelsea Johnson's World:Facebook | LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue Into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | <a href="https://o

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier “Imagine going through a life in which you don’t know what you’re here for.” – Maria NemethJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Dr. Maria Nemeth for this soul-stirring episode of Outlier’s Edge. Discover how to move beyond surface-level success to unlock lasting fulfillment, integrity, and leadership from within. Maria breaks down the overlooked life stages, the power of ontology, and how to dissolve regret for good. Explore how clarity, gratitude, and action can help you play your true game at work and in life.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:29 - Niiamah introduces Maria Nemeth 01:30 - Maria shares on being "enthused" 02:22 - Maria’s life game and purpose 03:51 - Importance of saying "yes" 08:37 - Erikson’s developmental stages overview 12:34 - Generativity and legacy explained 14:38 - Integrity versus despair, stage 8 23:02 - Beyond business: deeper mission 27:00 - Maria introduces ontology concept 35:08 - Life’s Intentions Inventory purposeEnter Maria Nemeth's World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteContinue Into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community

Own your next level inside Outlier’s Edge (free): https://skool.com/outlier“The art of letting go is really hard to do.” – Kevin ShtofmanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Luke Mickelson and Kevin Shtofman and Luke Mickelson for a masterclass in outlier leadership. We dig into the untold truths of founder syndrome, why adaptability is everything, and exactly how to keep growing at every stage. Discover hard-won lessons on letting go, the power of self-awareness, and how action beats overthinking every single time. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or creative force—you’ll walk away with tools to get unstuck, elevate your game, and build something that lasts.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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Meet Luke and Kevin01:50 Evolving as a Leader03:10 Founder Syndrome Defined05:15 Building Teams That Scale08:05 When to Let Go13:25 Action vs. Ideas17:15 Hardest Leadership Lessons21:30 Identity and Organization29:00 Delegation and Trust36:00 Final Takeaways and ResourcesEnter Kevin Shtofman's World:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteEnter Luke Mickelson's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteContinue Into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | <a href="https://outliersedge.com/linkedin" re