Fight Stigma Through Honest Conversations | Leilah Feinstein | Ep 660

From Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong Niiamah Ashong

"I am autistic, and I am very tied to my convictions... it does not make sense for me to make any decisions or participate in any relationships where I am not able to show up with my values." Leilah Feinstein

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Leilah Feinstein @asg.headquarters as they unpack the intersection of personal identity and professional growth. This candid discussion reveals how embracing our true selves can lead to meaningful social change.

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.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction and welcome

0:37 - Discussion of outliers concept

1:19 - Leilah introduces herself and work

2:37 - Importance of sex worker perspectives

3:38 - Personal journey begins

5:43 - Explaining gender discrimination connection

11:13 - Host reflects on learning

13:16 - Leadership discussion begins

20:06 - Host acknowledges educational work

22:02 - Global impact of femicide