How to Translate Your Passion into a Fulfilling Life and Career with Marlene Hutchinson | Ep 524

From Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong Niiamah Ashong

"Music brings people together, sort of like dogs and children. And guitar in particular is so great because it's so portable, and so you can play guitar anywhere, anytime." - Marlene Hutchinson

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he talks with Marlene Hutchinson, who is on a mission to get everyone in the world to play guitar. Discover how Marlene turned her passion into a successful business while staying true to her why.

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:

00:04 Niiamah introduces the podcast and guest

01:13 Marlene shares her mission

02:27 Marlene's passion for guitar started

03:52 Marlene's guitar teaching journey

08:58 Marlene's transition to workshops and PBS

11:23 Marlene talks about money and business

15:07 Marlene's building blocks approach to guitar

20:42 Marlene's persistence and mission-driven approach

26:08 Marlene's perspective on failure and learning

29:19 Marlene on luck and preparation