The Cost of Staying Too Long | Natalie Francis-Clarke, Maryann Rivera-Dannert | Ep 823 - Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah Ashong

"Don't be afraid, because the unknown is scary, but staying in your comfort zone is scarier." Maryann Rivera-Dannert

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Natalie Francis-Clarke and Maryann Rivera-Dannert as they reveal why staying in your comfort zone is actually scarier than the unknown. Discover the moment these entrepreneurs knew their corporate work was done and how they built businesses aligned with their values.

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 Roundtable conversation with trailblazers

0:48 Natalie shares nonprofit origin story

2:30 Maryann introduces empowerment solutions business

5:00 First time authoring experience

6:55 Corporate burnout leads therapy

10:17 Generational conditioning affects women caregivers

13:17 Friend's tough love saves life

15:47 Surrounding yourself with achievers

20:40 Leaving misaligned corporate position

22:36 Fear acronym redefined powerfully