RISE Urban Nation Podcast: Unite. Uplift. Ignite. In today's digital landscape, where many overlook the aspirations of the Black and Pan-African community, RISE Urban Nation Podcast stands out. More than just a podcast, it's a rallying cry for unity, elevation, and transformation. Enter a realm where prominent Black and Pan-African individuals narrate their journeys in entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowerment. We shine a light on trailblazers from various fields who challenge norms and ...
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Outlier's Edge Podcast is a live coaching podcast where we come together in conversation to work through the challenges and apply the gifts of being a unique tribe of high-performing, high-impact entrepreneurs, changemakers, and leaders who choose to play a bigger game of impact, influence, and income than we've ever play before. What's an Outlier? An Outlier is a high-performing, high-impact leader who often is: One of the Only: Thrive in systems/environments that were not designed to have ...
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Finding Your Place in Different Cultures with Taryell Simmons | Ep 497
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"I had to try out different things to figure out what I liked." Taryell Simmons 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 how they lever…
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Crush Self-Doubt and Embrace Your Vision (Part 2) with Chris Briggs | Ep 500
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"Give yourself room to fail. Give yourself room to grow. Give yourself time to mature." - Chris Briggs Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of giving yourself room to fail, grow and mature when pursuing your dreams. Learn how to let others experience your vision. Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, h…
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How to Embrace Failure as a Stepping Stone to Success with Kaushik Bose | Ep 499
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"Failure is a part of life, and I think this especially in India. It needs to be ingrained for the younger generation as well, that you have to fail to be able to succeed." Kaushik Bose Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Kaushik Bose as they dive deep into the world of authentic leadership. Discover the power of embracing failure, designing intentio…
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Empowering Single Mothers: Ayo Haynes’ Journey Through Open Adoption
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Episode Highlights: The origin story of Ayo Haynes’ journey into open adoption. Challenges Ayo faced in the adoption process as a single woman. Key strategies that led to her success in becoming a mother. The importance of inclusivity and community in adoption and parenting. Advice for aspiring mothers and entrepreneurs, especially within the Black…
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Write Your Own Future with Paul long | Ep 498
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"If you want to control the future, invent it yourself. That's the power of being innovative and forward-thinking." Paul Long Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring conversation with Paul Long about embracing change and pursuing excellence. Learn how to read trends and apply them to your personal and professional life. Welcome to the Outlie…
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Shatter Expectations, Empower Yourself with Rohene Bouajram | Ep 496
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"Let go of the expectation that I must, I should, I could - let go and just see every day how that feels." - Rohene Bouajram Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in an insightful conversation with Rohene Bouajram about breaking cycles, avoiding burnout, and choosing a life path true to yourself. Learn to let go and be who you're meant to be. Welcome to th…
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Grow Through Discomfort (Part 2) with Chelsea Williams | Ep 495
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"As outliers we were we have to be okay with being uncomfortable. And I think that, for me, it was a wake-up call because I thought I had all this stuff figured out. So to be standing in impostor syndrome, again, was crazy to me." - Chelsea Williams Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an honest conversation with Chelsea Williams on quantifying and co…
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How to Bridge the Gap Between Knowing and Doing with Ulrike Seminati and Caylin White | Ep 494
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"If you are living in gratitude, meaning just going through your gratefuls, there's no way you can be anxious. You cannot be grateful and sad at the same time. Your brain physically cannot do both." Caylin White Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores authentic leadership and conscious living with outliers Ulrike Seminati and Caylin White. Dis…
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Solving Community Problems Using Technology with Honorebel Walker
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In this episode, we sit down with Honorebel Walker, visionary founder of SpaceTime Social, to explore his journey in using technology as a catalyst for community transformation. Honorebel discusses the challenges faced by communities and how innovative tech solutions can bridge gaps and empower individuals. We delve into his strategies for leveragi…
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Balance Creativity and Business with Melissa and Jesse Biondi | Ep 493
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"If you stop learning, you'll stop growing. And if you stop growing, you die." - Jesse Biondi Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an enlightening discussion on redefining success and living in the present moment. Melissa and Jesse Biondi share their insights on building a legacy while staying true to their values and passions. Welcome to the Outlier'…
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How Zach Phillips Redefined Normal and Succeeded | Ep 492
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"Be you in this moment. Be serious if the drive you want is goes, that's fine. If it comes back, that's fine. It doesn't matter. Just go with it." Zach Phillips Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores authenticity and personal growth with Zach Phillips. Discover how embracing your true self can lead to epic achievements and meaningful connecti…
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Achieving Self-Alignment with Eve Lahijani | Ep 491
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Do you believe that your alignment with yourself is lacking? Is it hard for you to express what's on your mind or even to be at peace with anything around you? Join Eve Lahjani as she explains her path to inner peace, self-alignment, and discovering who she truly is. Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlie…
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Inspire Unbreakable Loyalty with Extreme Value and Care (Part 2) with Chris And Susan Beesley | Ep 490
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"Do the one thing that you're passionate about, that gives meaning to you and will give meaning to your clients, and for which people will remember you." - Chris Beesley Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in a powerful conversation about streamlining your focus to create one robust, joyful experience. Learn how doing less can actually lead to more meani…
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How Jennifer-Lee Gunson Turned Her Passion into a Profitable Business | Ep 488
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"Trust in your gifts are going to lead you to what you want to do in life." Jennifer Lee Gunson Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores Jennifer Lee Gunson's journey from traditional broadcasting to podcasting success. Discover valuable insights on career transitions and embracing your unique skills. Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, host…
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Balance External Success with Inner Fulfillment with Vincent Monteleone | Ep 487
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"If you're not continuing to learn, you're really doing yourself a disservice." Vincent Monteleone Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the concept of "casual epicness" with Vincent Monteleone, creator of Bookshelf Brilliance. Discover how Vincent balances external success with inner fulfillment and learn why there are no barriers to achiev…
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Learn How to Plan and Execute a Vision Over 17 Years with Kennedy Wambo | Ep 486
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"In the entrepreneurial game, the winner is the one with the longest term vision." Kennedy Wambo Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores how seeing the world differently can create a world of difference. In this episode, he sits down with Kennedy Wambo, a consultant in self-development, to discuss the power of insightfulness and having a long-…
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Failure is Not an Option, It's a Requirement (Part 2) with Alexander Concepcion | Ep 481
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"I'm realizing that so many other people are on a lonely entrepreneur journey, and they don't know how to have those deep thoughts or note like what kinds of questions to ask." - Alex Concepcion Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a raw, unfiltered conversation with Alex Concepcion about the loneliness of the entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to fin…
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Harness the Power of Pattern Recognition for Business Growth with Michael Abernathy | Ep 484
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"I don't think there's anything in life worth doing if it doesn't actually add value to people's lives." - Michael Abernathy Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Michael Abernathy as they delve into the importance of knowing oneself and being willing to be wrong. Gain wisdom for personal and professional development. Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podc…
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Creating the First Minority-Owned Stock Exchange: The Journey of Joe Cecala and Dwain Kyles (Pt. 2)
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Episode Highlights: Gain insights into the origin story and mission of Dream Exchange. Learn about the specific challenges Joe and Dwain faced in establishing the exchange. Explore the key strategies that propelled their remarkable success. Understand the importance of inclusivity and community in transforming financial markets. Benefit from practi…
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Lessons from KD: Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Destination with KDs 3mpire | Ep 483
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"Each and every day that I that I get up, I'm thankful, and I'm blessed for that, and I actually try to to make sure that I'm carrying around that energy wherever I go." KD Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in a conversation with KD, who reveals how he turned his life around by embracing struggles and proving doubters wrong. Welcome to the Outlier's Ed…
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What Unconventional Thinking Can Do for Your Career | Sue Wilhite | Ep 482
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"It doesn't matter whether it's a Mac or a PC...What matters is, what do you want to achieve? What's the result that you're trying to get to?" Sue Wilhite Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in a profound conversation with Sue Wilhite about the power of resilience. Learn how to transform adversity into wisdom and achieve success on your own terms. Welcom…
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How to Stop Playing Small and Embrace Your True Potential | Shermain Melton | 481
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"Sometimes you have to go through the murky in order to see the clear path. Is my opinion, my perspective. Sometimes the murky is, is the is the journey, is part of the journey." Shermain Melton Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful discussion with executive leadership coach Shermain Melton @shermainmelton about overcoming fear and self-doub…
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Slay Imposter Syndrome and Own the Room (Part 2) with Jenevy Sims | Ep 479
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"When you go to these networking events, don't be in there with that mindset of you need to buy from me now, because here's my elevator pitch. Now, people do business with people they trust." - Jenevy Sims Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as Jenevy Sims reveals her proven approach to making lasting impressions. Master the art of nurturing long-term co…
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How Scott Griffin Went from Foreclosure to Living His Dream Life | Scott Griffin | Ep 479
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"There are no real failures in life. It's just experience. And how can you fail if you're having an experience?" Scott Griffin Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he discovers how bold thinking and self-belief can help you create the life you want. Be inspired by Scott Griffin's journey from foreclosure to living his dream life. Welcome to the Outlier…
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Creating the First Minority-Owned Stock Exchange: The Journey of Joe Cecala and Dwain Kyles (Pt. 1)
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Episode Highlights: • The origin story of Dream Exchange and its mission • Challenges Joe and Dwain faced in establishing the exchange • Key strategies that led to their success • The importance of inclusivity and community in financial markets • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially within the Black and Pan-African communities Connect with…
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Find Your Way Back to Heart-Centered Entrepreneurship (Part 2) with Cari Kenzie | Ep 477
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"Sometimes it just takes somebody else witnessing me in my words and then feeling those words and seeing their energy to go. Okay, I understand what you're saying. But this is what I'm hearing." - Cari Kenzie Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he vulnerably explores the disconnect between heart and business with Cari Kenzie. Discover how to reconnect…
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How to Give Yourself Permission to Live a Life of Purpose | Dave Burlin | Ep 478
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"I hope some of this is very overwhelming for people, but I hope some of it gives people that permission that they think they need. You don't need anyone's permission, but sometimes we feel like we do" - Dave Burlin Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he dives deep with Dave Burlin @daveburlin into his journey of growth and impact. Discover the power …
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