Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong
Niiamah Ashong
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 someone like them succeed,
One of the First: Thrive doing things no one else has ever done or dares to even try
One of a Kind: Thrive on their unconventional and independent terms regardless of what others around them are doing
THIS IS A PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO:
- aren't afraid of "playing small", but are scared of "thinking medium".
- Are exploring new frontiers in society or their field
- Are at the top of their field or business against typical odds and expectations from others like them,
- Are taking an independent and unconventional approach outside of the status-quo
- know that their mindsets, limiting beliefs, and other internal struggles are actually shared with other leaders who stand for a new vision of the future and change the world for those they lead
HOW EACH PODCAST CONVERSATION IS GOING DOWN
*Part 1- Your Journey*
Features the unique stories of a different trailblazing leader as we explore the *inner* journey they went on as they were creating the outer results we all got to see.
*Part 2 - Your Edge*
Since this group of people are already out on the edge, traditional information doesn’t always serve them. They need new insights and perspectives, and the best way I know how to do that is through coaching.
Each guest will have the option to play on their edge and get coaching around a challenge or a possibility they are working towards.
I'm playing on my edge here as well. I have typically reserved coaching for my high-performing, high-impact clients as closed door sessions.
It keeps my clients safe, and it keeps me safe.
*But safe doesn't change the world.*
Join us as we choose to be both safe AND brave by showcasing the impact coaching has to help us achieve belonging, possibility, and inclusion.
Time to play at a higher level!
*** Bonus since you made it this far ***
Here's a special gift to support you for 14 days in navigating what lies beyond YOUR edge as a high-impact, high-performing leader
https://outliersedge.com/oeguestpass
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 someone like them succeed,
One of the First: Thrive doing things no one else has ever done or dares to even try
One of a Kind: Thrive on their unconventional and independent terms regardless of what others around them are doing
THIS IS A PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO:
- aren't afraid of "playing small", but are scared of "thinking medium".
- Are exploring new frontiers in society or their field
- Are at the top of their field or business against typical odds and expectations from others like them,
- Are taking an independent and unconventional approach outside of the status-quo
- know that their mindsets, limiting beliefs, and other internal struggles are actually shared with other leaders who stand for a new vision of the future and change the world for those they lead
HOW EACH PODCAST CONVERSATION IS GOING DOWN
*Part 1- Your Journey*
Features the unique stories of a different trailblazing leader as we explore the *inner* journey they went on as they were creating the outer results we all got to see.
*Part 2 - Your Edge*
Since this group of people are already out on the edge, traditional information doesn’t always serve them. They need new insights and perspectives, and the best way I know how to do that is through coaching.
Each guest will have the option to play on their edge and get coaching around a challenge or a possibility they are working towards.
I'm playing on my edge here as well. I have typically reserved coaching for my high-performing, high-impact clients as closed door sessions.
It keeps my clients safe, and it keeps me safe.
*But safe doesn't change the world.*
Join us as we choose to be both safe AND brave by showcasing the impact coaching has to help us achieve belonging, possibility, and inclusion.
Time to play at a higher level!
*** Bonus since you made it this far ***
Here's a special gift to support you for 14 days in navigating what lies beyond YOUR edge as a high-impact, high-performing leader
https://outliersedge.com/oeguestpass
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 3, 2026 • 18min
How the ‘Before I Can’ Loop Prevents You from Up-leveling | Ep 903
🚀Start your Outlier Level Up Launch (free): https://outliersedge.com/now-pod “Sometimes you just need to move yourself up to that level and get things started...” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a deep dive into breaking the readiness trap and mastering your next-level move. Learn why endless preparation is just another form of self-sabotage and why action, even imperfect, is your true edge. Discover the shift from personal brand to world-builder, and get real strategies to redirect your effort for maximum impact. Drop a comment, subscribe, and join our Skool community for live practice and honest connection.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and episode theme01:06 Story: Outlier’s Edge evolution02:10 The readiness trap explained03:35 Deloitte promotion insight04:55 Are you playing “before I can”?05:12 Ask: What if you’re ready?07:00 Where are you waiting?08:06 Identity: Solopreneur to world-builder08:54 Brand shifts and personal trap10:04 Redirect effort, visible action11:09 Superstar vs. next-level movesFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 28, 2026 • 14min
Stop Overthinking Start Creating Magic | Ep 902
🚀Start your Outlier Level Up Launch (free): https://outliersedge.com/now-pod Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a direct and encouraging look at why outliers often stall, not from lack of discipline, but by over-perfecting and breaking their own creative flow. In this energetic episode, learn to spot “flow leaks,” set your own “flow law,” and start showing up before the magic fizzles out. Perfect for creators, leaders, and anyone tired of letting their best ideas die in drafts.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 Introductions and purpose00:40 Flow kills perfection02:05 Flow leaks explained03:08 Story: Losing creative fire04:20 Polished vs. authentic06:01 How flow breaks happen07:38 Facing messiness and sloppiness08:14 Installing your flow law09:39 Four states of creative flow10:48 Apply flow concepts broadly12:34 Closing invites and resourcesFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 26, 2026 • 37min
Unlock Next Steps Without Fear | Ep 901
🚀Start your Outlier Level Up Launch (free): https://outliersedge.com/now-pod“Leveling up fundamentally changes who you are being and what you’re asked to do.”Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a masterclass that unleashes your outlier edge. If you’re entrepreneurial-minded, creative, or stepping into new leadership, you’ll learn how to remove friction, navigate belonging, and up-level your impact without holding back. Get real strategies for handling well-meaning sabotage, resetting your competence, and embracing messiness as growth. Subscribe, comment your top friction, and join our Skool community for more.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:01:30 Welcome to Outlier’s Edge04:00 We don’t teach, we unleash04:56 Frictions of being an outlier06:49 Outlier vs outsider risk10:02 Personal belonging story11:10 Well-meaning sabotage explained14:01 Level up vs improving15:56 Real-time up-leveling story19:19 Competence reset challenge28:32 Declare and fulfill actionFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 24, 2026 • 31min
Leveling Up for Outliers: Real-Time Strategies for Outlier Leaders | Ep 900
Join the Free Community to Put This Into Practice: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod “I haven’t done too much and gotten too little results. But I have done too little and gotten no results.” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he flips conventional wisdom for outliers, creators, and leaders who never fit the mold. Discover how to track your moves, bring your ideas to life, and level up your way. If you’ve felt on the edge, this is your call to step fully 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:00:38 How Do Outliers Keep Growing02:44 Hidden Constraints of Doing Alone04:42 Rejecting Traditional Advice06:11 Building the Engines of Growth08:29 Community Beats Solo Creation10:08 Action vs Analysis Paralysis13:07 The Power of “I Don’t Know”17:08 Dreaming Big With QuantityFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 21, 2026 • 17min
Tired Of Doing Everything Solo? | Ep 899
Join the Free Community to Put This Into Practice: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod “As an outlier, you’ve done all the stuff, you can make it all work on its own, but now it’s time about bringing it all together.” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he drops the mask on grinding alone and reveals what truly holds outlier leaders back, the urge to do it all solo. If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or trailblazer tired of juggling it all, this is your wake-up call. Reflect on your own hidden constraints and get a clear strategy to break 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.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:01:20 – Why solo work fails02:20 – The hidden cost of independence03:08 – Outlier strengths and overwhelm07:43 – Missing real support and team09:40 – Listener challenge: your constraints15:24 – Final call to actionFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 19, 2026 • 5min
Get Visible. Get Feedback. Bring It To Life. | Ep 898
Join the Free Community to Put This Into Practice: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod “If you’re finding yourself spending more time on ChatGPT than actually out there with your people…put down the phone, turn off the tab, and actually get out there.” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he drops a high-voltage reality check for outliers stuck on the sidelines. In today’s solo episode, discover why overthinking steals your edge, how imperfect action creates real results, and why trusting yourself is the fastest path to growth. Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 - Stop overthinking start now01:06 - Outliers always choose action02:57 - Get support skip isolation03:37 - Bring ideas to life04:13 - Play practice master learnFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 17, 2026 • 20min
When Success Turns Into a Trap for Outliers | Ep 897
Join the Free Community to Put This Into Practice: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod “Create a game around your biggest trap, and suddenly you get to win while growing.” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a deep dive on breaking out of the “success trap” that comes when you’re already thriving as an outlier. Discover how to gamify your growth, embrace your “too much” side, and find freedom in play, not pressure. 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:1:00 - Restarting After Technical Issues 2:00 - Turning Challenges Into Games 4:30 - The “Too Much” Game Origins 7:00 - Embracing Being “Too Much” 10:00 - Changing Nervous System Response 13:00 - Positive Feedback and Self-Acceptance 20:00 - Invitation to Outliers Edge Community Follow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 12, 2026 • 24min
Why Outliers Beat The Odds | Brendan Brown | Ep 895
Come practice this with us inside Outlier's Edge: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod“Repurposing is good; up-purposing is better.” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Brendan Brown on Outlier’s Edge as they jam about risking comfort for growth, rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, and the true cost of stepping off the beaten path. Dive in for real insights on using AI, building your brand, and daring to lead with courage. Whether you’re an outlier, creator, or leader, this episode brings straight talk, motivation, and tactical wisdom you won’t hear anywhere else.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 Brendan, Outlier’s Story2:50 AI Tools For Impact5:10 Books For Brave Kids7:43 Facing Pressure, Taking Risks11:26 Why College Isn’t For All15:20 Growing Brand With Stories19:22 Leveling Up Your Way23:00 Repurposing vs Upperposing Content28:15 Power Of Live Streaming32:05 Final Takeaways, Courage WinsEnter Brandon Brown's World:Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 10, 2026 • 12min
Who Tells You When You’re Wrong? | Ep 894
Join our Free Skool Community and let's practise this together: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod“Who’s your truth teller in your world?” ~ Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for this eye-opening solo episode as he explores the game-changing difference between building a real community and just collecting people. Ready to build spaces that invite challenge, not just comfort? Dive in for stories, insights, and real talk from the founder of Outlier’s Edge.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 — Audio Issues and Live Start00:04 — Who Pushes Back When Winning00:05 — Mastermind Support and Hard Truths00:07 — Collection vs True Community00:09 — Value of Truth Tellers00:11 — Creating Space For Hard Truth00:12 — Actively Seeking Trigger Moments00:13 — Feedback vs Feedforward Mindset00:14 — Who Tells You The Truth00:15 — Invitation To Join CommunityFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
Feb 7, 2026 • 27min
Lead Boldly Learn Out Loud | Ep 893
Join our Free Skool Community and let's practise this together: https://outliersedge.com/now-pod“I’m just a zygote. Since I know nothing“ Jon Snow, I’ll learn publicly and show up anyway.” – Niiamah AshongJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he kicks off the year LIVE and pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to create as an outlier. If you’re ready to ditch behind-the-scenes planning for real progress, this session will help you build identity, impact, and income, by being unapologetically YOU.Come Practice creating as an outlier inside our Outliers Edge Skool community: https://outliersedge.com/now-podWelcome 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 – Going live kicks off year01:35 – Outlier’s Edge is born03:04 – 2026 word: Flow explained05:41 – 10,000 Live Minutes Challenge06:55 – Power of continuous improvement10:27 – Applying feedback loop lessons15:15 – Documentation for better teamwork18:44 – Leadership and learning velocity24:03 – Disney as business metaphor25:24 – Building Outlier’s Edge ecosystem27:24 – Invitation to co-create, connectFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community
