Make Your Pain Your Platform | Temitope Ayanyemi | Ep 678

"Your identity cannot be hinged on things that are able to change with the times and seasons." - Temitope AyanyemiJoin 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 guest0:23 - Guest expresses gratitude0:46 - Guest introduces herself1:00 - Struggled with body image2:00 - Couldn't step out alone3:00 - Host acknowledges guest's journey4:33 - Defining "stepping out"5:54 - Goals after stepping out6:16 - Previously worked behind scenes7:00 - Embarrassment is entry cost8:00 - Taking bet on herself9:04 - Host appreciates guest's journey11:41 - Identity is very important13:00 - Beauty standards keep changing15:00 - Core identity vs circumstance17:00 - Dealing with imposter syndrome19:39 - Host invites deeper reflection21:55 - What changed personally22:58 - Depression to hope journey24:00 - Finding role models online26:00 - Gradual mindset transformation28:56 - Host summarizes key learnings31:00 - Growth is ongoing journey33:55 - Where to find guest35:26 - Guest's takeaways from interviewEnter Temitope Ayanyemi's World:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn Continue into Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild Community