#092 Celebrating people's differences, 'fitting out', and the thin line between being an outlier and an outsider, with Niiamah Ashong.

Niiamah Ashong is originally from Ghana, Africa, and at 7 years old it became very clear to him that you did not “fit in”, being in his neighbourhood just outside of Camden, NJ in the USA. He spent many years holding back, hiding who he truly was in order not to be outed as different, until he realised that he is an outlier - and that has proven to be his biggest strength. He is a coach, passionate about bringing opposites together, and helping others embrace their unique talents, so they can create freedom of time & expression, financial abundance, and massive impact.   Key takeaways:  • "Fitting in" vs. "Fitting out"  • The fear of standing out and being outed as different  • Being on the 2-3% and the price to pay for being you  • Racial stigma and humanity: what divides us?  • Celebrating and valuing people's differences, and the "Martian test"   Valuable resources: Email: [email protected] Website: www.niiamahashong.com   Memorable quote: "I wouldn't go back and change anything. I see where I am now, and there is a level of appreciation that I needed to have to be able to go through it." -Niiamah Ashong   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my community? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat   Join my Facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup   Send us a text Support the showSubscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email---A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery.Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are.To support the show, click here.