Originally posted on Data Center POST.
What does it mean to live and lead on the edge and what game are you playing? That is the question that framed a compelling episode of the Outliers Edge podcast hosted by transformational coach and speaker Niiamah Ashong, where Data Center POST’s Editor-in-Chief and CEO of iMiller Public Relations, Ilissa Miller, appeared as guest alongside three powerhouse professionals: Christine Campbell Rapin, Dorien (van Dam) Morin, and Brendan Brown. One thing all guests have in common is that they are also hosts of their own Podcasts (more on that later). The program fostered a candid conversation between the guests, exploring themes related to rooted in authenticity, innovation, and personal truth, where each guest explored what it means to lead and thrive, on the edge.
This special episode, titled Stop Serving Everyone But You | Ilissa Miller, Brendan Brown, Christine Campbell Rapin, Dorien Morin-Van Dam | Ep 787, invited each guest to share the “game” they’re playing in business and life, the values that guide them, and how they continue to evolve in a world that rewards conformity. Continue reading for an overview and certainly plan to TUNE IN to the episode here or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Highlights from the Podcast
Brendan Brown – Podcast Host of @thedevelopmentpod
A multi-time guest on the program, Brendan is also the youngest person on the panel at 19-years-old. He is an impressive author, podcaster, and speaker, who shared wisdom beyond his years. His journey through adversity shaped his mission to encourage others—especially those with untold stories. Commenting on his journey, “My story shouldn’t be hidden, it should be spoken,” Brown said. “People who are broken and creative need to know: you’re not underrated, you’re just undiscovered.”
Christine Campbell Rapin – Podcast Host of Amplify Your Marketing Message
New to the Outliers Podcast program, Christine is an expert in client attraction and marketing simplicity, where she shared her philosophy that business should be “elegantly simple.” She rejected the glorification of hustle culture, explaining how she built her first business working just one hour a day. Specifically commenting on this, Campbell Rapin noted: “The difference is not how many hours you work—it’s that I know what game I’m running. You get to choose the speed and stay in motion.”
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