Best Brendan Kent Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 33 Brendan visits Brad Tews, owner of East Central Motorsports in Kent, Ohio. 28:33

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Brendan visits Brad Tews, owner of East Central Motorsports in Kent, Ohio. The dealership specializes in value brands. We discuss the importance of value brands in the sales chain and why it is important for high-quality entry level products.By psbpowerhour

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Level Up Your Impact, Income, & Identity Yet Remain Joyous & Authentic | Paris Woods, Shauna Bell & Katie Smith, Olumide Sosanya | Throwback | Ep 795 44:25

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"If it doesn't exist, that must be my sign for me to be the person to write it." Paris Woods Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Paris Woods, Shauna Bell & Katie Smith, Olumide Sosanya in this game-changing throwback roundtable where recovering overachievers share how they transformed limiting beliefs into million-dollar mindsets. Learn the exact str…

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Construct Your Own Box, Create Your Competitive Advantage | Jess Bushnell, Mubareka Virjee, Andrea Bentley, Tiffani Michele Walter | Throwback | Ep 794 42:54

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"You create it by seeking those things out. You ask, and you shall receive... it's about challenging yourself to get out of your comfort zone." Mubareka Virjee Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and four fearless women [Jess Bushnell, Mubareka Virjee, Andrea Bentley, Tiffani Michele Walter] in this throwback conversation where they talk about turning th…

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Hispanic Center of West Michigan (07-26-25) 13:47

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Your Biggest Struggles Are Your Qualifications | Daniel Dumas, Arielle Deane, Leanne Elliott, Marc Azoulay | Ep 793 46:07

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"We're given desires for a reason. They're actually ours to claim. They're not just random things that we might get to someday, but they're actually the things calling to our heart." Leanne Elliott Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Daniel Dumas, Arielle Deane, Leanne Elliott, Marc Azoulay as they reveal the mindset shifts that transformed them from…

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Lead By Example Not By Force | Josh Phelps and David Kent | Throwback | Ep 792 36:47

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"Just do it out. That's probably the biggest thing I know, for most people, they start to just overanalyze everything... Just start it. It doesn't have to be perfect." Dave Kent Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and business leaders Josh Phelps and Dave Kent as they challenge the traditional employer-employee contract with radical responsibility for wh…

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Messy Action Rich Results | Celeste Moore, Iryna Barnett, Bella, Joseph Atta Gyamfi | Throwback | Ep 791 48:21

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"The moment that I really loved myself and said it's okay to love myself without ego attached to it, really embrace who I am and dial in with my passions. That's really when my career started to go in the direction it is now" - Celeste Moore Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Celeste Moore, Iryna Barnett, Bella, Joseph Atta Gyamfi in this thr…

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Own Your Unique Space in Crowded Markets | Quinten Sheriff, Jolyn Showalter, Lisa Callahan, Monaye Marcia, Lee Jones, Wahida Mohamed | Throwback | Ep 790 47:05

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"Just go out and do you, and the people that want you, they're going to show up. They're going to find you." Monet Marcia Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and 6 incredible entrepreneurs [Quinten Sheriff, Jolyn Showalter, Lisa Callahan, Monaye Marcia, Lee Jones, Wahida Mohamed] in this throwback conversation as they reveal how to own your unique space …

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A preview of the Piecing Together Unity Festival with co-founder Daryl Reece (07-19-25) 13:59

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On this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Daryl Reece, Executive Director and co-founder of the Pieces of Reeces Foundation. The Pieces of Reeces Foundation will once again bring the community together on Saturday, August 9, from 1-8 pm, for their third annual Piecing Together Unity Festival at Rosa Parks Circle. The festival is hosted by the Piece…

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How To Bet On Yourself And Win | Neil Twa | Ep 788 38:10

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"Your opportunity begins at the end of your excuses." Neil Twa Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Neil Twa as they dive deep into the brutal truth about entrepreneurship - from chasing money to building purpose-driven brands. Neil shares how he pivoted from a failed $100M acquisition strategy to mentoring CEO operators who now run his 7-8 figure com…

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How To Bet On Yourself And Win | Joe Rode, David Chudyk, Gaynor Turner, Axel Meierhoefer, Liz Waweru | Ep 788 42:30

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"You can't give what you don't have. We can't be in careers that we are not enjoying... and then we expect to give this wonderful service when you're not even enjoying what you're doing." Liz Waweru Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Joe Rode, David Chudyk, Gaynor Turner, Axel Meierhoefer, Liz Waweru as they reveal how betting on yourself is safer t…

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Stop Serving Everyone But You | Ilissa Miller, Brendan Brown, Christine Campbell Rapin, Dorien Morin-Van Dam | Ep 787 42:27

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"Purpose. I mean, excuse me, pressure is what builds your faith... pressure really increases your faith, which leads you to take more action." Brendan Brown Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Alyssa Miller, Brendan Brown, Christine Campbell Rapin, Dorien Morin-Van Dam as they reveal the unconventional strategies that built their businesses while oth…

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Your Fear Is Your Next Breakthrough | Brian Berneman, Sam Mitchell, Nateisha Choice | Ep 786 38:04

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"You don't have to always be in the shadows of everything. People can know who you are, especially if you constantly light up a room." Nateisha Choice Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and trailblazers Brian Berneman, Sam Mitchell, Nateisha Choice as they reveal the terrifying truth about stepping from shadows to spotlight. Discover why being disposabl…

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Your Story Is Your Biggest Asset | Kim Olver, Alexandria Rene | Throwback | Ep 785 49:00

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"Sometimes we just need the invitation, and that helps us become that identity." Alexandria Renee Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Kim Oliver and Alexandria Renee as they reveal how to transform limiting beliefs into powerful visibility strategies. Discover the exact mindset shifts that turned behind-the-scenes players into movement leaders reach…

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Service Beats Self Promotion Every Time | Rupert Isaacson, Candice Davis, Catherine Tallone, Katherine Linehan Bush | Throwback | Ep 784 54:52

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"I just need to keep being myself, and the people who need to find me will find me, and the people who I need to find I will find them." Catherine Tallon Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Rupert, Kathy, Catherine, and Candace in tis throwback conversation as they reveal how personal struggles became their greatest business assets. Discover w…

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Your Authentic Self Sells Best | Steve Harper, Gina Best, Samir Azizi, Florence Amerley Adu | Ep 783 46:27

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"Nobody's coming to save you. You have to save yourself. You have to be your biggest advocate." Steve Harper Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Steve Harper, Gina Best, Samir Azizi, Florence Amerley Adu as they reveal why imposter syndrome never disappears and how successful entrepreneurs use it as their compass. Discover the real secrets behind bui…

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How Fulton Street Market is connecting communities, supporting local farmers and artisans, and celebrating West Michigan's diverse culture(07-12-25) 15:28

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In this week's episode, WYCE station manager Phil Tower welcomes Dana Eardley, executive director of Fulton Street Market, and Anissa Mathiasz, assistant market manager at the Fulton Street Market. Fulton Street Market celebrates the power of community and grassroots activism. Established in 1922, Fulton Street Market has been a staple of Grand Rap…

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Turn Your Voice Into Power | Michael Hunter, Peter Banigo, Wil Otero, Deb Donig | Ep 782 48:58

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"Before we can build anything, we first have to imagine it. There is no technological product without somebody imagining what the world could or should look like and what the future could or should look like." Deb Donig Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Michael Hunter, Peter Banigo, Wil Otero, Deb Donig as they challenge everything you think you kn…

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How To Navigate Life's Biggest Transitions | Tiffany Bryant, Sarita Buer, Stephen Rother, Vegas K. Jarrow | EP 781 46:37

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"Create belonging within yourself first, because that's where it really starts - finding the belonging within who you are as a person and feeling comfortable with where you are and the path that you're choosing." Sarita Buer Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Tiffany Bryant, Sarita Buer, Stephen Rother, Vegas K. Jarrow as they reveal the hidden chal…

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Take Quit Off the Table, Find Your Resolution | Punit Bhatia, Caleb Andrews | EP 780 42:54

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"Take quit off the table, and you'll find your resolution." Caleb Andrews Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Punit Bhatia, Caleb Andrews as they challenge everything you thought you knew about destiny versus free will in leadership. Discover why taking "quit off the table" might be the key to unlocking your breakthrough. Welcome to the Outlier's Edg…

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How To Create From Your Deepest Pain | Cynthia Towner | Ep 779 42:53

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"When you get knocked down, you either choose to stay down or you find a way to get up." Cynthia Towner Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Cynthia Towner @Juuceejoi as they explore how a devastating stroke at 31 became the catalyst for building an empire of hope. Discover how choosing joy over bitterness can transform not just your life, but entire …

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Outwork the System: Why Specialization + Intensity = Success | Frank Rolfe | Ep 778 56:17

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"Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't." Frank Rolfe Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Frank Rolfe in this game-changing conversation about leveraging time as a weapon in business. Frank shares how he built a billboard empire by doing what others said was impossible and why questioning authority is key to breakthrough success. Welcome…

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Build Wealth The Right Way First | Lane Kawaoka | Ep 777 33:50

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Lane Kawaoka: "Figure out where you are first, because there's certain things you implement in the beginning stages that you don't do at the end." Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Lane Kawaoka as they dive deep into the mindset shift from building wealth to growing wealth. Lane reveals why most high-performing leaders waste time on the wrong inves…

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Authentic Beats Perfect Every Time | Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts | Ep 776 44:57

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"Anyone who doesn't like change is screwed. We're in a world where you have to lean into change." Ian Gotts Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Karl Schilling, Russell Mills, Ian Gotts as they reveal why asking the question behind the question unlocks opportunities others miss. Discover how authentic leadership means embracing AI as an augmenter, not…

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How The Diatribe's mission to inspire, educate, and disrupt is positive impacting West Michigan(07-05-25) 15:51

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In this episode, WYCE station manager Phil Tower speaks with Wardell Frazier, Jr., Executive Director of The Diatribe, and J-Lin Tamminga, Director of Education at The Diatribe. Both Wardell and J-Lin spoke about the Diatribe Vision: Creating art that is informative because we know that some of the most complex topics can be digested easier through…

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Turn Your Story Into Success | Seema Giri | Ep 775 36:48

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"We think that what we've done is not a big deal because we're living it, but when you start sharing it becomes a big deal to others." Seema Giri Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Seema Giri for an intimate conversation about showing up authentically in corporate spaces and business. Learn how bringing your whole self to work can create better resu…

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Trust Your Path Not Their Map | Adaure Anyanwu | Ep 774 33:48

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"For me, belonging has just really become making my inner me happy, and that inner me is my inner child. I know how confident I was back in fourth grade - I was doing any and everything." Adaure Anyanwu Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Adaure Anyanwu @All_Things_Ada as they explore how to turn life's biggest setbacks into your greatest breakthroug…

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Fix Your Nervous System Fix Everything | Leslie Medley | Ep 773 46:55

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"The money is beautiful, the success is amazing, but who we become along the journey - that's the prize." Leslie Medley Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Leslie Medley as they reveal why most entrepreneurs kill their own magic. This conversation will transform how you think about consistency versus authenticity. Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcas…

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Turn life's Unpredictability Into Entrepreneurial Advantage | Dr. Sande Bargeron, Juliana Bruno, Benedict Odjobo, Mahsa Rezaei | Ep 772 | Throwback 55:23

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"It's all about progress and not perfection - everything you do, you don't need to think about perfection, but progress." Benedict Odjobo Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong), in this throwback conversation with Dr. Sande Bargeron, Juliana Bruno, Benedict Odjobo, Mahsa Rezaei in this raw conversation about embracing vulnerability and turning life's unpred…

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Real Growth: Move Beyond Overthinking to Action | Adeola Oladeinde, Delonne Escoffery, Viktoriya Moore | Ep 771 47:12

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"You don't know what you're capable of until you actually do it. You don't know what could happen until you actually invest in it." Adeola Oladeinde Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Adeola Oladeinde @shinethreu, Delonne Escoffery @desco25, and Viktoriya Moore @otus_podcast as they unpack the journey of personal evolution and community building. T…

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Transform Your Journey Through Simple Steps | Shubhada Keesara, Gregg Potter, Veruschka Normandeau | Ep 770 48:15

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"Let's normalize actually feeling our emotions. Because I feel like that's the only way forward, is through our hearts." Veruschka Normandeau Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Greg Potter @ggpotter, Veruschka Normandeau @miracle___inc/, and Shubhada Keesara as they dive deep into the power of collaboration and personal transformation. Through thei…

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Ep 32 Catching up with Yamaha ATV-SxS Group's Scott Newby 35:21

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Brendan chats with Scott Newby, who is Yamaha's senior communications specialist for the ATV and Side-by-Side group. Brendan has known Scott for many years, going back to his days as a managing editor of another powersports publication. One of his first press rides was with Scott's crew in the Deschutes Forrest of Oregon, riding a Yamaha Raptor 700…

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Why Perfection Fails, and Authenticity Wins | Nicholas Higgins, Crystal Morgan, Timothy Lewis, Chris Warden, Caitie Eddy | Ep 768 | Throwback 51:57

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"Perfectionism was holding me back. It was giving me fear. It was creating doubt." - Chris Warden Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Nicholas Higgins @FHTribune, Crystal Morgan @crystalmorgancoaching, Timothy Lewis @stonehampress, Chris Warden @Prioritytrafficpodcast, and Caitie Eddy @caities_style_book for an intimate exploration of authenticity i…

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Running for Better Mental Health with Still I Run's Sasha Wolff and The Well Being's Brendan Kelly (06-28-25) 15:23

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In this episode, host Janet Zahn speaks with Sasha Wolff, founder and executive director of Still I Run, as well as Brendan Kelly, licensed therapist and owner and CEO of The Well Being. Both West Michigan organizations have partnered to offer the Starting Line Scholarship, a program designed to remove any barriers that may be blocking individuals …

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Your Gift Is Your Power: Stop Playing Small and Lead | Nate Guadagni, Dorcas Salako, Celine Kitagawa | Ep 768 | Throwback 43:20

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"Sometimes you're so focused on the door you want to open, you don't see the doors that are actually opening." - Celine Kitagawa Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with guests Nate Guadagni @boyogaofficial, Dorcas Salako @annie____e, and Celine Kitagawa @c.kit31 @Howdidweget__here for an intimate discussion about personal growth and transformation. Disc…

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Stop Hiding And Start Leading | Olivia Ashley, Nate Serrentino, Olujare Ogbe | Ep 767 | Throwback 47:41

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"The more authentic I become... the better things seem to get in my life" - Nate Serrentino Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Olivia Ashley @wildlyolivia, Nate Serrentino @savior.services, and Olujare Ogbe @lifeasiseeit88 as they explore the raw truth about authenticity and personal growth. Watch as these outliers share their journey from hiding i…

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Managing People, Content, and Expectations | Lola Baston, Sean Wright [Toshi] | Ep 766 | Throwback 43:16

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"I've never done this. I don't understand this. This isn't working for me. The things don't change with people's age. It changes with their understanding." - Lola Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Lola Baston @DirtyLola and Sean Wright [Toshi] @heyytoshi as they dive deep into the reality of creative entrepreneurship…

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How These Outliers Turned Risk into Reward | Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Amber Hickman, Travis Neville, Anthony Atiase, Anthony Payton | Ep 765 | Throwback 47:17

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"You miss 100% of the shots that you don't take... I refuse to go into old age and look back and say, 'Wow, I should have done X, Y and Z.'" - Anthony Payton Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez @enriqueacostagonzalez1, Amber Hickman, Travis Neville, Anthony Payton @hottubtony65, and Anthony Atiase @AnthonyAtiae for a powerful…

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From Hobby To Life Mission Fast | Neal Oates, Jr., Ebi Ogbu | Ep 764 | Throwback 43:27

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"I used to think I had to bring value to rooms. Then I realized I am the value." Neil Oates Jr. Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback episode with Neal Oates Jr. and Ebi Ogbu as they reveal how a near-death experience unlocked unlimited potential and transformed limiting beliefs into life missions. Discover why you don't need permission t…

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How to Move From Lone Wolf To Pack Leader | Chris Lee, Lauren Lefkowitz | Ep 763 | Throwback 47:00

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"If you try to do everything, then you're not doing anything well." Chris Lee Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Chris Lee and Lauren Lefkowitz as they share leadership coaching insights from corporate burnout to authentic success. Discover the entrepreneurial mindset shift from "fine" to extraordinary living. Welcome…

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How West Michigan's CSNIP provides affordable vet care for pet families (06-21-25) 13:59

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In this episode, WYCE. Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Sharon Caldwell-Newton, Executive Director with CSNIP. CSNIP positively impacts thousands of families each year in our mission to reduce the gap in veterinary care by providing affordable vet care for pet families in our 10-county community. They're here to help---If you have a pet, you alr…

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Stop Waiting And Start Failing Your Way to Success | Rima Maamari, Mike Brown, Pritha Lal, Afia Addo, Ebube | Ep 762 | Throwback 49:21

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"The end goal is not, will they be my client? The end goal is, will I be able to make a difference?" Pritha Lal Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Rima Maamari, Mike Brown, Pritha Lal, Afia Addo, and Ebube as they reveal how embracing failure became their biggest breakthrough. Discover why starting over as a beginner …

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What Makes You Different Makes You Valuable | Hannah Vela, Richard Oelberger, Gretchen Holmes | Ep 761 | Throwback 48:39

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"Our imagination really is our only limit - if we can see it as possible, it's available to us." Hannah Vela Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback episode with Hannah Vela, Richard Oelberger, and Gretchen Holmes as they share the limiting beliefs they had to destroy to build meaningful businesses. Learn how redefining success on your own …

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Stop Waiting For Permission Now | Joseph Brandon, Dwight Hurst | Ep 760 | Throwback 48:52

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"You are going to disappoint people and they're going to let you down - that's part of being people, and accepting that opens the door to work better with ourselves and others." Dwight Hurst Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback episode with Joseph Brandon and Dwight Hurst as they discuss turning unconventional ideas into reality, from us…

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Find Your True Alignment Fast | Jonathan Bonanno, Jerry Idowu | Ep 759 | Throwback 47:33

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"Even when you try and you fail, you are kind of succeeding. When you fail and you learn from your mistakes, you are a step ahead." Jerry Idowu Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Jonathan Bonanno, Jerry Idowu as they expose the difference between active and passive income mindsets. Learn how unconventional entrepreneu…

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How Outliers Create Their Own Success | Stephen Jaye, Heather Larson, Beau Monroe, Frahelis Perez | Ep 758 |Throwback 46:37

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"You will never reach your full potential being anyone but yourself." Beau Monroe Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Stephen Jaye, Heather Larson, Beau Monroe, Frahelis Perez in an unfiltered conversation about overcoming limiting beliefs that keep unconventional entrepreneurs small. Learn powerful strategies for buil…

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First Principles Thinking That Actually Work | Nicole Gibson | Ep 757 | Throwback 44:36

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"The better the entrepreneur, the more intentional they are about the problem they're trying to solve and the solutions they come up with to solve that problem." Nicole Gibson Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Nicole Gibson for an honest conversation about the entrepreneurial journey from movement leader to tech foun…

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Build Success By Serving Others First | Laurent Mundela, Violet Ostuni, Kimberly Gomes, Andrew Easton | Ep 756 | Throwback 55:02

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"I had to stop pleasing my ego in order to serve my way to success - focus on what you're doing for the people you want to serve." Laurent Mundela: Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Laurent Mundela, Violet Ostuni, Kimberly Gomes, Andrew Easton as they expose the real journey of high-performing leaders beyond the high…

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How Leaders Overcome Limiting Beliefs Fast | Sara Adamchak, Shawna Bigby Davis, Sam Led | Ep 755 | Throwback 51:51

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"I had to let go of the belief that I wasn't good enough or intelligent enough to be a great teacher and to lead my community." Sara Adamchak Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) in this throwback conversation with Sara Adamchak, Shawna Bigby Davis, Sam Led in this raw conversation about people-pleasing and the courage to be seen authentically. Learn why …

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A preview of the 2025 PrideFest: celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the 2-SLGBTQ+ community (06-14-25) 16:28

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On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Jazz McKinney, executive director of The Grand Rapids Pride Center. The mission of The Grand Rapids Pride Center is to create positive change for the 2-SLGBTQ+ community by breaking down barriers, creating awareness, providing inclusive services, and bridging relationships. Jazz spoke…