Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

“You’ve got one life. It should be a life that you feel passionate about.” – Brittni CosgroveJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Brittni Cosgrove as they unlock the secrets to being an outlier in life and business. Discover how real change happens, why unique voices matter, and how to build your engine for impact. Learn actionable steps for leadership, passion, and connection. Don't fit in, stand out!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...

Step inside a radically honest coaching session with Niiamah Ashong and Lori "Sas" Sase as we explore the power of public coaching, authentic leadership, and the transformative practice of soul work. In this episode, discover why embracing vulnerability in front of an audience creates deeper growth for leaders, how having a coach is vital, and the unique alchemy between life coaching and soul work.Perfect for coaches, leaders, and anyone curious about personal development, authenticity, and building supportive systems for sustainable impact.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's...

"In this episode, I explore the difference between creating endless content and building business systems that actually drive results."Why does content by itself fall short? Niiamah gets honest about building sustainable engines for community and revenue, and the trap of mistaking busyness for progress.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.<...

"Next, I’ll dig even deeper into the real work that moves things forward—beyond just racking up content minutes. Stay tuned."How do you set a goal so big it haunts your every step, and what happens when that goal distracts you from real growth? Niiamah opens up about the fears, tensions, and first steps behind his 10,000-minute live streaming challenge.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 Outl...

"I believe in growing out loud, learning out loud and creating experiences for myself and others throughout.” – NiiamahJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a power-packed Outlier’s Edge session as he boldly commits to going live for 10,000 minutes before year’s end. In this episode, Niiamah unpacks the magic of play, the freedom in starting before you’re ready, and why building in public matters more than perfection. Get actionable permission to show up messy, ditch the ego, and grow out loud, because true leaders play the game differently.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah...

"All of these stories that I made up in my mind about what was going to happen when I started to pursue something bigger than me, when I started to put myself out there and all of the things that I had believed were going to happen started to slowly wisp away and I started to face rejection and I started to see that, gosh, I'm capable of hard things." Dr. LaChelle WiemeJoin Niiamah Ashong and Dr. Lachelle Wieme for a no-fluff conversation about going from "fine" to truly thriving as an outlier entrepreneur. Get practical...

"You are here today. You're listening today. You made it this far. That means you have a desire to live." - Patricia LarsenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Patricia Larsen as they dive deep into healing from sexual abuse and creating supportive conversations around trauma. Patricia shares her journey from survivor to advocate with her book "Unsilenced: A Journey of Healing from Sexual Abuse." Learn how to support survivors, have difficult conversations, and understand the shocking statistics: 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys experience childhood sexual abuse. This powerful conversation brings light to the darkness and provides practical guidance...

"The only way to fail is to quit." - Sheri Chaney JonesJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with guests Sheri Chaney Jones and Dr. Adam McCartney for a profound exploration of impact measurement, educational psychology, and entrepreneurial resilience.Sheri shares her journey from government work to Microsoft partnership while Adam reveals how reimagining psychology in schools creates happier learning environments. Their stories highlight that becoming the person success demands often means facing your biggest fears.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of...

"When you remove fear out the way, your eyes are open to endless possibilities that you didn't even see in yourself." - Lakeisha MillerJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and author Lakeisha Miller as they explore her powerful journey from trauma to transformation. Discover how shifting from victim to survivor mindset unlocked her confidence, why healing must precede helping, and how reconnecting with her mission eliminated fear. This conversation offers profound insights for anyone ready to transform personal pain into powerful purpose and leadership.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's...

"When we think we don't have any power, we effectively don't, and we give it to someone else." - Ryan HagenJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Ryan Hagen for a deep dive into systemic climate action that goes far beyond personal carbon footprints. Ryan shares insights from his new book "Your Guide to Climate Action," revealing how we can reclaim our power in community systems and create real change.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...

"If you're not tuning in to your heart wisdom and collective wisdom, you're leaving money on the table." Sarah AlbrittonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Sarah Albritton for a profound exploration of intuitive leadership. Sarah reveals how she's transitioned from hiding her intuition behind "Harvard Business Review references" to boldly owning her intuitive gifts with senior executives.This conversation unpacks how tapping into heart wisdom creates business advantage, transforms challenges into play, and develops true leadership backbone. Experience a live demonstration of Sarah's powerful bodywork technique that helps Niiamah reframe his relationship with "hard" work.<...

"This is your life. What are you going to do with it?" - Andrea GoldJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Andrea Gold as they explore the profound journey from feeling empty to finding fulfillment. After 37 years running a successful speaker's bureau, Andrea reveals what drove her to write a book about "the game of life" and shares her personal path from restless searching to inner peace.Discover how to recognize your own "invisible hunger," embrace everyday miracles, and make conscious choices about your life's direction. For searchers everywhere ready to play the game of life at...

"Find something you're just obsessed with solving. If you can create a business out of that, that's awesome." – Maiya HollidayJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Maiya Holliday, founder of Mangrove Web, as they explore building a purpose-driven digital agency that's thrived for 16+ years.Maiya shares her journey from self-taught coder to B Corp leader, revealing how following genuine passion can lead to sustainable success.Discover why simplicity in design creates the most impact and how cross-functional collaboration drives innovation. Perfect for entrepreneurs, designers, and purpose-driven professionals looking to make meaningful impact in their work....

"We get to write our own story. It was more important that I let go of the bad stuff and move on, and make the choice to create something good out of it."Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Liz Hunt @lizhunt_consulting, who, after 14 years running her own agency, shares how toxic experiences shaped her mission to revolutionize creative management. Learn about "The Visionary" profile, the power of forgiveness after workplace trauma, and how to build teams where creatives truly thrive.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and...

"The minute you can start to see a pattern, you can start to see the system that's producing the pattern." - DanaDiscover how true outliers create sustainable impact by seeing beyond individual actions to transform entire systems.Join Niiamah Ashong with leadership experts Shirley and Dana as they reveal how pattern recognition, authentic leadership, and choosing joy can help you navigate cultural backlash and win at the game you're really playing.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference...

"An inspired leader for me is I have to help the people around me be fantastic. I have to help them be great. I have to help them grow, so that tomorrow they are better than they are today." Bruce MayhewJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Bruce Mayhew for a deep dive into authentic leadership and finding your true path. Bruce shares how waiting for the right moment to write his book "The Path of an Inspired Leader" aligned with his personal growth journey.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of...

"Innovation is turning creativity into money or anything of value. An idea you keep to yourself is worthless, but an idea you bring into the world is priceless." Bill StaintonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Bill Stainton & Robin Ferguson as they challenge everything you think you know about innovation and reinvention. From producing hit TV shows to transforming leaders, these outliers share why "what the hell" might be your best strategy.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...

"The ability to come back from a failure or from a disappointment is the ultimate separator. Resiliency is an absolute superpower." Billy RyanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Billy Ryan to discover why "hire for character, train for skill" transforms teams, and learn when to shoot versus when to pass the ball in your leadership journey.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...

"Material things don't matter. What matters is: did I make a difference and a positive impact? What will people remember about me?" Christi SchreiberJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Christi Schreiber for a masterclass on visual trust: learn why the smartest person in the room gets ignored while the polished one commands attention. Find out how to make your expertise visible before you speak.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...

"You can't be a people pleaser and be authentic at the same time. There is absolutely no way that they can happen." Brittany JohnsonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Brittany A. Johnson as they reveal why most entrepreneurs hit success and feel empty inside. Get actionable tools to build sustainable businesses that honor your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing from a trauma expert who's lived it.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...