"Your identity cannot be hinged on things that are able to change with the times and seasons." - Temitope Ayanyemi
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Temitope Ayanyemi @ayanpella as they explore the journey from hiding behind insecurities to becoming a confident leader. Discover how Temitope used research, community support, and personal development to build her self-worth and create a platform to help others do the same.
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 - Introduction to guest
0:23 - Guest expresses gratitude
0:46 - Guest introduces herself
1:00 - Struggled with body image
2:00 - Couldn't step out alone
3:00 - Host acknowledges guest's journey
4:33 - Defining "stepping out"
5:54 - Goals after stepping out
6:16 - Previously worked behind scenes
7:00 - Embarrassment is entry cost
8:00 - Taking bet on herself
9:04 - Host appreciates guest's journey
11:41 - Identity is very important
13:00 - Beauty standards keep changing
15:00 - Core identity vs circumstance
17:00 - Dealing with imposter syndrome
19:39 - Host invites deeper reflection
21:55 - What changed personally
22:58 - Depression to hope journey
24:00 - Finding role models online
26:00 - Gradual mindset transformation
28:56 - Host summarizes key learnings
31:00 - Growth is ongoing journey
33:55 - Where to find guest
35:26 - Guest's takeaways from interview
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