"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. --Check out the video episode on YouTube !-- 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 29:24 Learning when work is done 38:58 Inclusive leadership means boundaries Enter Natalie Francis-Clarke's World: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Enter Maryann Rivera-Dannert's World: Facebook | Instagram Continue in Outlier's Edge World: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website | Guild Community