The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com The Outlier Index: Conversations with Exceptional Performers

What separates exceptional performers from everyone else?

The Outlier Index explores that question through candid, long-form conversations with extraordinary people who have achieved uncommon levels of success in business, sports, leadership, entertainment, public service, and life.

Hosted by entrepreneur, author, and TEDx speaker Ali Hemyari, each episode goes beyond résumés, accomplishments, and carefully rehearsed talking points. Instead, the conversation examines the experiences, decisions, failures, habits, sacrifices, and defining moments that shaped each guest.

What made them think differently? What did they do when things went wrong? What were they willing to sacrifice that others weren't? And which characteristics consistently separate outliers from the rest of the population?

The goal isn't simply to tell remarkable stories. It's to uncover lessons listeners can actually apply to their own lives.

Different thinkers. Exceptional performers. Uncommon results.

Welcome to The Outlier Index.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business:Entrepreneurship 1440 episodic The Outlier Index The Outlier Index No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22627191/Outlier-podcast-tile_2048x240880m9n.jpg The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com 144 144 Integrity Over Opportunity: Choosing the Right Partner Integrity Over Opportunity: Choosing the Right Partner https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/integrity-over-opportunity-choosing-the-right-partner/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/integrity-over-opportunity-choosing-the-right-partner/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/bc904650-4ec8-3b20-b903-a521682f5e7f Two entrepreneurs discuss building a business and one admits he could take the company, clients, and IP to start his own firm. The other responds that he would not want to partner with someone who would do that, highlighting a clear stance on integrity.

That honest moment defines real character and leads to a successful, trust-based partnership.

]]> Two entrepreneurs discuss building a business and one admits he could take the company, clients, and IP to start his own firm. The other responds that he would not want to partner with someone who would do that, highlighting a clear stance on integrity.

That honest moment defines real character and leads to a successful, trust-based partnership.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 51 trailer The 10-Minute Pitch That Turned Into 2.5 Hours: Chasing Dolly The 10-Minute Pitch That Turned Into 2.5 Hours: Chasing Dolly https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/the-10-minute-pitch-that-turned-into-25-hours-chasing-dolly/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/the-10-minute-pitch-that-turned-into-25-hours-chasing-dolly/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:41:11 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/0babf0c1-d6d2-3ed3-abc1-4d95e39f61db A hopeful creator recounts the relentless effort to secure Dolly Parton for a project — from canceled meetings to a surprise 2.5-hour conversation with her manager.

The episode highlights dreaming big, respecting unexpected moments, and the reality that major artists like Dolly make the final call.

]]> A hopeful creator recounts the relentless effort to secure Dolly Parton for a project — from canceled meetings to a surprise 2.5-hour conversation with her manager.

The episode highlights dreaming big, respecting unexpected moments, and the reality that major artists like Dolly make the final call.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 122 trailer From Samarkand to Showrooms: How George Girjel Built a Car Empire From Samarkand to Showrooms: How George Girjel Built a Car Empire https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-samarkand-to-showrooms-how-george-gergel-built-a-car-empire/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-samarkand-to-showrooms-how-george-gergel-built-a-car-empire/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/9adff973-32c3-347a-8742-fe32024f3ad7 On this episode of The Outlier Index, host Ali Himyari interviews George Girjel, an immigrant from Samarkand who rose from construction and grocery jobs to owning four car dealerships and a UFC gym. George recounts learning English, selling cars, leading teams, and the sacrifices his family made along the way.

He shares practical leadership and sales lessons—lead by example, finish every task, and blend discipline with compassion—and explains how martial arts, persistence, and hard work powered his long-term success.

]]> On this episode of The Outlier Index, host Ali Himyari interviews George Girjel, an immigrant from Samarkand who rose from construction and grocery jobs to owning four car dealerships and a UFC gym. George recounts learning English, selling cars, leading teams, and the sacrifices his family made along the way.

He shares practical leadership and sales lessons—lead by example, finish every task, and blend discipline with compassion—and explains how martial arts, persistence, and hard work powered his long-term success.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 5221 8 full Expired Freezer, Immigrant Hustle: A Grocery Store Story Expired Freezer, Immigrant Hustle: A Grocery Store Story https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/expired-freezer-immigrant-hustle-a-grocery-store-story/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/expired-freezer-immigrant-hustle-a-grocery-store-story/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/aef051fb-e2dd-3eeb-a961-aba1ffa9cf35 George Girjel recounts his first job in a grocery store where he stocked shelves, unloaded trucks, and found a freezer full of long-expired food. He raises the issue with management and reflects on logistical frustrations at work.

He also shares memories of growing up in a socialist country—waiting in line for basic goods—which deepens his appreciation for opportunities and abundance in his new life.

]]> George Girjel recounts his first job in a grocery store where he stocked shelves, unloaded trucks, and found a freezer full of long-expired food. He raises the issue with management and reflects on logistical frustrations at work.

He also shares memories of growing up in a socialist country—waiting in line for basic goods—which deepens his appreciation for opportunities and abundance in his new life.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 163 12 full Leaving Russia with Empty Pockets: A Family's Escape Leaving Russia with Empty Pockets: A Family's Escape https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/leaving-russia-with-empty-pockets-a-familys-escape/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/leaving-russia-with-empty-pockets-a-familys-escape/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/1605dd2f-7f79-3183-a0ec-c89f2a05fa11 George Girjel recalls the harsh realities of leaving Russia under a socialist government—selling property for pennies and being unable to take money out of the country.

They describe rebuilding life after emigrating, with a mother working two jobs and a cultural commitment to care for and respect elders while striving for a better future.

]]> George Girjel recalls the harsh realities of leaving Russia under a socialist government—selling property for pennies and being unable to take money out of the country.

They describe rebuilding life after emigrating, with a mother working two jobs and a cultural commitment to care for and respect elders while striving for a better future.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 82 10 full Choosing America: A 19-Year-Old's Journey to a New Life Choosing America: A 19-Year-Old's Journey to a New Life https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/choosing-america-a-19-year-olds-journey-to-a-new-life/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/choosing-america-a-19-year-olds-journey-to-a-new-life/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/710d3ef0-ba68-3003-a6ff-350c6638a2cd After a three-year immigration process, a 19-year-old and his mother choose the United States over Israel to join family and start a new life, arriving hopeful despite language barriers.

George Girjel begins work immediately in construction with his uncle, repairing low-income apartments connected to a supportive Baptist church, grateful for steady employment and the opportunity to build a better future.

]]> After a three-year immigration process, a 19-year-old and his mother choose the United States over Israel to join family and start a new life, arriving hopeful despite language barriers.

George Girjel begins work immediately in construction with his uncle, repairing low-income apartments connected to a supportive Baptist church, grateful for steady employment and the opportunity to build a better future.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 132 9 full Give It Your All — Someone's Waiting Give It Your All — Someone's Waiting https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/give-it-your-all-%e2%80%94-someones-waiting/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/give-it-your-all-%e2%80%94-someones-waiting/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:26:33 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/59aef680-6d52-3db3-83ce-a195a8eaea18 Driving and reflecting, George Girjel shares a simple lesson they tell their kids: even if you don’t like what you’re doing, give it your full effort because someone may be waiting on the result.

The episode focuses on responsibility, doing work well, and the pride that comes from completing tasks perfectly for others and yourself.

]]> Driving and reflecting, George Girjel shares a simple lesson they tell their kids: even if you don’t like what you’re doing, give it your full effort because someone may be waiting on the result.

The episode focuses on responsibility, doing work well, and the pride that comes from completing tasks perfectly for others and yourself.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 35 11 full From EMT Bike to Vanderbilt Frontlines: Dr. Alex Jahangir’s Journey From EMT Bike to Vanderbilt Frontlines: Dr. Alex Jahangir’s Journey https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-emt-bike-to-vanderbilt-frontlines-dr-alex-jahangir-s-journey/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-emt-bike-to-vanderbilt-frontlines-dr-alex-jahangir-s-journey/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/81b89582-5383-334e-878c-b9ad76cdd2b0 Host Ali Hemyari sits down with Dr. Alex Jahangir, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Vanderbilt, to trace his path from EMT on a bike to leading Nashville through the COVID-19 crisis. He shares his training, career pivots, and the importance of humility, preparation, and strong partnerships.

The episode covers his role on the city’s task force, lessons in public leadership and communication, balancing family and career, and his work as an author and speaker—offering practical advice on resilience, risk, and building lasting impact.

]]> Host Ali Hemyari sits down with Dr. Alex Jahangir, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Vanderbilt, to trace his path from EMT on a bike to leading Nashville through the COVID-19 crisis. He shares his training, career pivots, and the importance of humility, preparation, and strong partnerships.

The episode covers his role on the city’s task force, lessons in public leadership and communication, balancing family and career, and his work as an author and speaker—offering practical advice on resilience, risk, and building lasting impact.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 3453 7 full All In: Balancing Fatherhood, Fitness, and Business All In: Balancing Fatherhood, Fitness, and Business https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/all-in-balancing-fatherhood-fitness-and-business/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/all-in-balancing-fatherhood-fitness-and-business/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/2aec66f8-d276-336e-92df-7e1227c22200 A candid conversation with Seth Choate about committing fully to being a husband, father, professional, and staying fit — and how those roles support and amplify one another.

It highlights the importance of prioritizing time, building habits, and caring for physical, mental, and spiritual health to upgrade your life.

]]> A candid conversation with Seth Choate about committing fully to being a husband, father, professional, and staying fit — and how those roles support and amplify one another.

It highlights the importance of prioritizing time, building habits, and caring for physical, mental, and spiritual health to upgrade your life.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 89 trailer Walmart Layaway Surprise: Paying Off Holiday Hopes Walmart Layaway Surprise: Paying Off Holiday Hopes https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/walmart-layaway-surprise-paying-off-holiday-hopes/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/walmart-layaway-surprise-paying-off-holiday-hopes/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/60da112d-e1cf-3f0b-8b41-28c71d2d8097 People put items on layaway with small payments throughout the season. If the balance isn’t paid by December 13, the items are returned and resold.

For several years Seth Choate and others have been quietly paying off layaways at Walmart, triggering a voicemail or call that tells shoppers their balance is paid. The surprise is powerful and often feels as meaningful for the giver as for the recipient.

Reflect on the joy of giving and the importance of making a conscious effort to help others during the holidays.

]]> People put items on layaway with small payments throughout the season. If the balance isn’t paid by December 13, the items are returned and resold.

For several years Seth Choate and others have been quietly paying off layaways at Walmart, triggering a voicemail or call that tells shoppers their balance is paid. The surprise is powerful and often feels as meaningful for the giver as for the recipient.

Reflect on the joy of giving and the importance of making a conscious effort to help others during the holidays.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 75 trailer Get a Mentor — Get in Their World Get a Mentor — Get in Their World https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/get-a-mentor-%e2%80%94-get-in-their-world/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/get-a-mentor-%e2%80%94-get-in-their-world/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:01:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/0f5308b3-5c4c-3348-9e16-6dad5bc6b49b Find someone already doing what you want and spend time around them — even for little or no pay. The learning you gain from proximity and conversation is often more valuable than money.

Seth Choate shares a real example of running with a top realtor each Sunday to absorb his habits and mindset; make it easy for mentors to include you and emulate what they do.

]]> Find someone already doing what you want and spend time around them — even for little or no pay. The learning you gain from proximity and conversation is often more valuable than money.

Seth Choate shares a real example of running with a top realtor each Sunday to absorb his habits and mindset; make it easy for mentors to include you and emulate what they do.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 60 trailer From Wedding Savings to Risky Bets: One Realtor's Leap From Wedding Savings to Risky Bets: One Realtor's Leap https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-wedding-savings-to-risky-bets-one-realtors-leap/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-wedding-savings-to-risky-bets-one-realtors-leap/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/f65e04c6-e957-38e1-b189-37dc36958af7 An emotional account of a realtor who used $15,000 saved for a wedding to fund a risky marketing partnership. He negotiated payment terms, believed in his partner's support, and briefly envisioned high-end success—only to face disappointing leads that challenged his expectations and plans.

]]> An emotional account of a realtor who used $15,000 saved for a wedding to fund a risky marketing partnership. He negotiated payment terms, believed in his partner's support, and briefly envisioned high-end success—only to face disappointing leads that challenged his expectations and plans.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 133 trailer From Janitor to Sales Record-Holder From Janitor to Sales Record-Holder https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-janitor-to-sales-record-holder/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-janitor-to-sales-record-holder/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:38:35 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/1a486b3f-ddb9-3a4d-ac56-2d9837885396 A former janitor, Seth Choate, recounts how an unexpected opportunity to sell eyeglasses led to record-breaking sales, followed by other sales roles and a difficult decision between a higher-paying sales job and a lower-paying dream of becoming a teacher.

]]> A former janitor, Seth Choate, recounts how an unexpected opportunity to sell eyeglasses led to record-breaking sales, followed by other sales roles and a difficult decision between a higher-paying sales job and a lower-paying dream of becoming a teacher.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 129 6 full From Janitor to RV Park Mogul: Seth Choate’s Risk-Taking Journey From Janitor to RV Park Mogul: Seth Choate’s Risk-Taking Journey https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-janitor-to-rv-park-mogul-seth-choate-s-risk-taking-journey/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-janitor-to-rv-park-mogul-seth-choate-s-risk-taking-journey/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/1ff70d74-5410-37ed-b566-f0598e8fbc0a Host Ali Hemyari interviews Seth Choate, who shares his origin story from selling eyeglasses and Yellow Page ads to becoming a successful realtor, house flipper, and RV park owner.

Seth discusses mentorships (including Tony Robbins events), bold financial decisions, moving and rebuilding his business, and expanding into RV parks and marinas.

He emphasizes consistency, personal development, supportive relationships, and the importance of taking calculated risks and learning from failures.

]]> Host Ali Hemyari interviews Seth Choate, who shares his origin story from selling eyeglasses and Yellow Page ads to becoming a successful realtor, house flipper, and RV park owner.

Seth discusses mentorships (including Tony Robbins events), bold financial decisions, moving and rebuilding his business, and expanding into RV parks and marinas.

He emphasizes consistency, personal development, supportive relationships, and the importance of taking calculated risks and learning from failures.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 2660 6 full From Solitary to Service: Matt Tenney’s Mindful Comeback From Solitary to Service: Matt Tenney’s Mindful Comeback https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-solitary-to-service-matt-tenney-s-mindful-comeback/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-solitary-to-service-matt-tenney-s-mindful-comeback/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/fca696cb-d116-378f-9ccc-f280fd8917c4 In this episode host Ali Hemyari interviews Matt Tenney, who shares his dramatic transformation from a failed, impulsive scheme and time in military confinement to discovering mindfulness, monastic practice, and a life of service.

Matt explains how solitude and meditation reshaped his priorities, led him to help at-risk youth and hospitalized children, and inspired his approach to leadership and his bestselling book Inspire Greatness.

]]> In this episode host Ali Hemyari interviews Matt Tenney, who shares his dramatic transformation from a failed, impulsive scheme and time in military confinement to discovering mindfulness, monastic practice, and a life of service.

Matt explains how solitude and meditation reshaped his priorities, led him to help at-risk youth and hospitalized children, and inspired his approach to leadership and his bestselling book Inspire Greatness.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 3233 6 full From $40 and a Camry to Pagani: Sammy Poori’s American Dream From $40 and a Camry to Pagani: Sammy Poori’s American Dream https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-40-and-a-camry-to-pagani-sami-puri-s-american-dream/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-40-and-a-camry-to-pagani-sami-puri-s-american-dream/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/467e94dc-5423-36a2-b8f0-44f1df169233 On this episode of The Outlier Index, Sammy Poori recounts his journey from fleeing Iran with $40 to arriving in Nashville, starting multiple businesses and building a real estate portfolio.

He shares the sacrifices, hustle, and practical lessons—how maintaining cash flow, reinvesting profits, and relentless work ethic turned small ventures into lasting success.

Along the way Sami also discusses his passion for exotic cars and how community and mentorship helped shape his path.

]]> On this episode of The Outlier Index, Sammy Poori recounts his journey from fleeing Iran with $40 to arriving in Nashville, starting multiple businesses and building a real estate portfolio.

He shares the sacrifices, hustle, and practical lessons—how maintaining cash flow, reinvesting profits, and relentless work ethic turned small ventures into lasting success.

Along the way Sami also discusses his passion for exotic cars and how community and mentorship helped shape his path.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 3492 4 full From Foster Care to Founder: Honoree Corder’s Story of Resilience and Hustle From Foster Care to Founder: Honoree Corder’s Story of Resilience and Hustle https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-foster-care-to-founder-honore-corder-s-story-of-resilience-and-hustle/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-foster-care-to-founder-honore-corder-s-story-of-resilience-and-hustle/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:02:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/8d0453f9-bc84-3ef4-9fa8-74ada7f44510 Honoree Corder recounts her rise from foster care and multiple jobs to building a career as an entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker and author, driven by relentless personal development and discipline.

The episode explores how she turned books into intentional revenue-generating assets, her bespoke publishing process, and practical advice on using relationships and positioning to grow a business.

]]> Honoree Corder recounts her rise from foster care and multiple jobs to building a career as an entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker and author, driven by relentless personal development and discipline.

The episode explores how she turned books into intentional revenue-generating assets, her bespoke publishing process, and practical advice on using relationships and positioning to grow a business.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 2751 2 full From Hospital Beds to Olympic Gold: Scott Hamilton's Unlikely Rise From Hospital Beds to Olympic Gold: Scott Hamilton's Unlikely Rise https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-hospital-beds-to-olympic-gold-scott-hamiltons-unlikely-rise/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-hospital-beds-to-olympic-gold-scott-hamiltons-unlikely-rise/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:01:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/9a171a18-39fa-372c-ab5c-1b910e6107b5 A candid conversation with Olympian Scott Hamilton about his extraordinary path from illness and adoption to Olympic gold, an undefeated competitive run, and a long professional career. Scott shares hard-won lessons on discipline, overcoming failure, building excellence, handling criticism, and how suffering shaped his mindset and philanthropy.

]]> A candid conversation with Olympian Scott Hamilton about his extraordinary path from illness and adoption to Olympic gold, an undefeated competitive run, and a long professional career. Scott shares hard-won lessons on discipline, overcoming failure, building excellence, handling criticism, and how suffering shaped his mindset and philanthropy.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 4634 3 full From Ukraine to the Cockpit: Nutrition, Flight and Resilience with Nataliia Sanzo RD, LDN From Ukraine to the Cockpit: Nutrition, Flight and Resilience with Nataliia Sanzo RD, LDN https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-ukraine-to-the-cockpit-nutrition-flight-and-resilience-with-natalia-sanzo/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/from-ukraine-to-the-cockpit-nutrition-flight-and-resilience-with-natalia-sanzo/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/55622092-952d-364e-9938-ec935d2517bd In this episode Ali Hemyari interviews Nataliia Sanzo, a multilingual Ukrainian-born registered dietitian turned entrepreneur, commercial multi-engine pilot, and avid diver. Natalia shares her origin story, the cultural differences in food between Europe and the U.S., and how studying nutrition changed her life.

They discuss Nataliia’s Hashimoto’s diagnosis, the role of applied nutrition in autoimmune health, her move into coaching and social media during COVID, and how lessons from aviation and diving shape her approach to discipline, coaching, and personal growth.

]]> In this episode Ali Hemyari interviews Nataliia Sanzo, a multilingual Ukrainian-born registered dietitian turned entrepreneur, commercial multi-engine pilot, and avid diver. Natalia shares her origin story, the cultural differences in food between Europe and the U.S., and how studying nutrition changed her life.

They discuss Nataliia’s Hashimoto’s diagnosis, the role of applied nutrition in autoimmune health, her move into coaching and social media during COVID, and how lessons from aviation and diving shape her approach to discipline, coaching, and personal growth.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 3297 1 full Honoree Corder on The Outlier Index Sept 21 Honoree Corder on The Outlier Index Sept 21 https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree-corder-on-the-outlier-index-sept-21/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree-corder-on-the-outlier-index-sept-21/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/551463f3-315e-3283-ae61-45c3399b8d9e Honoree Corder has built a career around understanding success, discipline, and what makes people move from intention to execution.

On The Outlier Index, we go deeper.

Where does relentless drive come from? Why do some people keep going when others stop? And can the traits of an outlier actually be learned?

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index. Full episode 9.21.26.

Success isn't magic. There's a code to it.

]]> Honoree Corder has built a career around understanding success, discipline, and what makes people move from intention to execution.

On The Outlier Index, we go deeper.

Where does relentless drive come from?
Why do some people keep going when others stop?
And can the traits of an outlier actually be learned?

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index.
Full episode 9.21.26.

Success isn't magic. There's a code to it.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 55 5 full Sammy Poori on The Outlier Index Sept 23 Sammy Poori on The Outlier Index Sept 23 https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori_4/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori_4/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/b3699c19-cdec-3c62-afdd-268fa328639c Most people see the success.

They don't see the decisions that came before it.

The risks. The failures. The sacrifices. The moments when quitting would have been easier than continuing.

Sammy Poori joins The Outlier Index to talk about what happens behind the accomplishments and what it really takes to separate yourself from the crowd.

Because we're not interested in asking successful people what they have.

We want to know what they have that most people don't.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index. Full episode 9.21.26.

What separates the exceptional? We're finding out.

]]> Most people see the success.

They don't see the decisions that came before it.

The risks. The failures. The sacrifices. The moments when quitting would have been easier than continuing.

Sammy Poori joins The Outlier Index to talk about what happens behind the accomplishments and what it really takes to separate yourself from the crowd.

Because we're not interested in asking successful people what they have.

We want to know what they have that most people don't.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index.
Full episode 9.21.26.

What separates the exceptional?
We're finding out.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 49 trailer Nataliia Sanzo on The Outlier Index Sept 21 Nataliia Sanzo on The Outlier Index Sept 21 https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/nataliia_sanzo_4/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/nataliia_sanzo_4/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/aa726f60-8e5d-351b-baac-9573a252ad4f What happens when ambition refuses to stay grounded?

You build. You risk. You adapt. You fly.

Entrepreneur and aviator Nataliia Sanzo didn't choose the conventional path. She created her own.

On The Outlier Index, we go beyond what she's accomplished to uncover something far more interesting:

What made her capable of accomplishing it?

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index.

Full episode 9.21.26.

Ordinary was never the destination.

]]> What happens when ambition refuses to stay grounded?

You build.
You risk.
You adapt.
You fly.

Entrepreneur and aviator Nataliia Sanzo didn't choose the conventional path. She created her own.

On The Outlier Index, we go beyond what she's accomplished to uncover something far more interesting:

What made her capable of accomplishing it?

Nataliia Sanzo.
The Outlier Index.

Full episode 9.21.26.

Ordinary was never the destination.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 50 trailer Scott Hamilton on The Outlier Index Sept 21 Scott Hamilton on The Outlier Index Sept 21 https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_4/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_4/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:59:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/892bab36-1d70-3202-afb2-2f23b360b5f7 The podium only tells you how the story ended.

It doesn't tell you what it took to get there.

Before the gold, there were obstacles. Before the applause, there was adversity. Before the legend, there was a choice to keep going.

Scott Hamilton joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about what really separates the exceptional from everyone else.

The story behind the outlier. Full episode drops 9.21.26.

#TheOutlierIndex #ScottHamilton #Olympian #ExceptionalPerformers #Mindset

]]> The podium only tells you how the story ended.

It doesn't tell you what it took to get there.

Before the gold, there were obstacles.
Before the applause, there was adversity.
Before the legend, there was a choice to keep going.

Scott Hamilton joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about what really separates the exceptional from everyone else.

The story behind the outlier.
Full episode drops 9.21.26.

#TheOutlierIndex #ScottHamilton #Olympian #ExceptionalPerformers #Mindset

]]> The Outlier Index false No 73 trailer Getting Real with Honoree Corder on The Outlier Index Getting Real with Honoree Corder on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree_corder_3/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree_corder_3/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/f1ab563a-d711-3bee-895e-04679df5fee2 Some people chase success.

Others study it, understand it, and teach others how to create it.

Honoree Corder has spent her career turning ideas into action and helping people recognize what they're truly capable of.

But on The Outlier Index, we wanted to turn the questions on her.

What shaped her mindset? What fueled her ambition? And after years of studying successful people, what does she believe actually separates the exceptional from everyone else?

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index. Full episode 9.21.26.

She's written about success. Now we're examining hers.

]]> Some people chase success.

Others study it, understand it, and teach others how to create it.

Honoree Corder has spent her career turning ideas into action and helping people recognize what they're truly capable of.

But on The Outlier Index, we wanted to turn the questions on her.

What shaped her mindset?
What fueled her ambition?
And after years of studying successful people, what does she believe actually separates the exceptional from everyone else?

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index.
Full episode 9.21.26.

She's written about success. Now we're examining hers.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 71 trailer Getting Real with Sammy Poori on The Outlier Index Getting Real with Sammy Poori on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori-_3/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori-_3/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/819ba3fc-f7a0-39ae-b43f-834cff89ce73 Success is easy to admire.

The story behind it is usually far more interesting.

Sammy Poori joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about ambition, sacrifice, resilience, and the decisions that separate those who dream from those who actually do.

We weren't interested in what he's accomplished.

We wanted to know what made him capable of accomplishing it.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index.

Full episode 9.23.26.

Success leaves clues. We're looking for them.

]]> Success is easy to admire.

The story behind it is usually far more interesting.

Sammy Poori joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about ambition, sacrifice, resilience, and the decisions that separate those who dream from those who actually do.

We weren't interested in what he's accomplished.

We wanted to know what made him capable of accomplishing it.

Sammy Poori.
The Outlier Index.

Full episode 9.23.26.

Success leaves clues. We're looking for them.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 136 trailer Getting Real with Nataliia Sanzo on The Outlier Index Getting Real with Nataliia Sanzo on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/nataliia_sanzo_3/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/nataliia_sanzo_3/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/bc6b6f4d-4f65-351d-ae1f-1a1f172b0cf6 There's a difference between dreaming about what's possible and having the courage to leave the ground.

Entrepreneur. Aviator. Outlier.

Nataliia Sanzo joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about risk, ambition, setbacks, and the relentless drive to build a life beyond the ordinary.

Success requires more than a destination.

Sometimes, you have to create your own flight plan.

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index. Full episode drops 9.21.26.

What makes an outlier? We're about to find out.

]]> There's a difference between dreaming about what's possible and having the courage to leave the ground.

Entrepreneur. Aviator. Outlier.

Nataliia Sanzo joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about risk, ambition, setbacks, and the relentless drive to build a life beyond the ordinary.

Success requires more than a destination.

Sometimes, you have to create your own flight plan.

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index.
Full episode drops 9.21.26.

What makes an outlier? We're about to find out.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 49 trailer Getting Real with Scott Hamilton on The Outlier Index Getting Real with Scott Hamilton on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_3/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_3/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/2e43dfac-a8c8-3c58-b341-c494f03db5f4 Everyone sees the gold medal.

Few see the price paid to earn it.

The failures. The sacrifices. The moments when quitting would have been easier than continuing.

Scott Hamilton knows what it takes to become exceptional.

But what keeps an outlier moving when everything says stop?

We asked him.

Scott Hamilton × The Outlier Index Full episode drops 9.21.26.

#TheOutlierIndex #ScottHamilton #Olympian #ExceptionalPerformers #Resilience

]]> Everyone sees the gold medal.

Few see the price paid to earn it.

The failures. The sacrifices. The moments when quitting would have been easier than continuing.

Scott Hamilton knows what it takes to become exceptional.

But what keeps an outlier moving when everything says stop?

We asked him.

Scott Hamilton × The Outlier Index
Full episode drops 9.21.26.

#TheOutlierIndex #ScottHamilton #Olympian #ExceptionalPerformers #Resilience

]]> The Outlier Index false No 102 trailer A conversation with Honoree Corder A conversation with Honoree Corder https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree_corder_2/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree_corder_2/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/0593097b-b51d-360c-8ffc-db9ee10e3619 Success rarely comes down to one big moment.

It's the small decisions. The discipline when no one is watching. The willingness to keep going when there's no guarantee it will work.

Honoree Corder knows a thing or two about what separates those who wish from those who do.

So we asked her the question at the heart of The Outlier Index:

Are outliers born different... or do they become different?

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index. Full episode 9.21.26.

The answer might change the way you think about your own potential.

]]> Success rarely comes down to one big moment.

It's the small decisions.
The discipline when no one is watching.
The willingness to keep going when there's no guarantee it will work.

Honoree Corder knows a thing or two about what separates those who wish from those who do.

So we asked her the question at the heart of The Outlier Index:

Are outliers born different... or do they become different?

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index.
Full episode 9.21.26.

The answer might change the way you think about your own potential.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 45 trailer A conversation with Scott Hamilton A conversation with Scott Hamilton https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_2/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_2/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/2e5b8137-e404-3136-9ad5-f47e2c283b56 You know the medals.

You know the name.

But you may not know what it took to become Scott Hamilton.

The setbacks. The discipline. The decisions. The mindset.

We went beyond the Olympic gold to find out what makes an outlier an outlier.

Scott Hamilton × The Outlier Index Full conversation drops 9.21.26.

#TheOutlierIndex #ScottHamilton #Olympian #ExceptionalPerformers

]]> You know the medals.

You know the name.

But you may not know what it took to become Scott Hamilton.

The setbacks. The discipline. The decisions. The mindset.

We went beyond the Olympic gold to find out what makes an outlier an outlier.

Scott Hamilton × The Outlier Index
Full conversation drops 9.21.26.

#TheOutlierIndex #ScottHamilton #Olympian #ExceptionalPerformers

]]> The Outlier Index false No 53 trailer A conversation with Nataliia Sanzo A conversation with Nataliia Sanzo https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-nataliia-sanzo/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-nataliia-sanzo/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/ad730ad4-495b-385a-bdae-7887ebe43b38 Some people follow the path.

Others build the runway.

Entrepreneur and aviator Nataliia Sanzo joins The Outlier Index to talk about ambition, risk, resilience, and what it takes to keep climbing when the easier choice is to stay grounded.

What makes someone willing to bet on themselves and take off?

We asked her.

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index. Full episode drops 9.21.26.

Exceptional doesn't happen by accident.

]]> Some people follow the path.

Others build the runway.

Entrepreneur and aviator Nataliia Sanzo joins The Outlier Index to talk about ambition, risk, resilience, and what it takes to keep climbing when the easier choice is to stay grounded.

What makes someone willing to bet on themselves and take off?

We asked her.

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index.
Full episode drops 9.21.26.

Exceptional doesn't happen by accident.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 28 trailer A conversation with Sammy Poori A conversation with Sammy Poori https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori_2/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori_2/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/ba644e6e-1782-3a3c-8511-bd609989ed20 Everyone wants the outcome.

Few are willing to become the person the outcome requires.

Sammy Poori joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about the choices, pressure, discipline, and persistence that happen long before anyone notices the success.

Because the most interesting part of an exceptional person isn't what they achieved.

It's who they had to become to achieve it.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index. Full episode 9.23.26.

The results are visible. The story behind them isn't.

]]> Everyone wants the outcome.

Few are willing to become the person the outcome requires.

Sammy Poori joins The Outlier Index for a conversation about the choices, pressure, discipline, and persistence that happen long before anyone notices the success.

Because the most interesting part of an exceptional person isn't what they achieved.

It's who they had to become to achieve it.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index.
Full episode 9.23.26.

The results are visible. The story behind them isn't.

]]> The Outlier Index false No 52 trailer Honoree Corder on The Outlier Index Honoree Corder on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree_corder_1/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/honoree_corder_1/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/1e45d3fe-ae58-3f01-a144-5651e4eedd4e Some people read the story.

Honoree Corder writes it.

Author. Publisher. Entrepreneur. A woman who has built a career turning ideas into books, and books into impact.

But behind every chapter of success is a story most people never get to read.

What does it take to turn an idea into something that changes lives, build a career around your own vision, and keep evolving when you've already found success?

We asked her.

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index. Full episode drops 9.21.26.

Everyone has a story. Outliers write their own.

#exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> Some people read the story.

Honoree Corder writes it.

Author. Publisher. Entrepreneur. A woman who has built a career turning ideas into books, and books into impact.

But behind every chapter of success is a story most people never get to read.

What does it take to turn an idea into something that changes lives, build a career around your own vision, and keep evolving when you've already found success?

We asked her.

Honoree Corder. The Outlier Index.
Full episode drops 9.21.26.

Everyone has a story. Outliers write their own.

#exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> The Outlier Index false No 86 trailer Sammy Poori on The Outlier Index Sammy Poori on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori_1/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/sammy_poori_1/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/6a7b3591-1982-3666-bcc1-a732d34183f4 The cars get your attention.

The story behind them should keep it.

Entrepreneur. Real estate investor. Avid car collector.

Sammy Poori has built a life most people only see from the outside. But success isn't about what's sitting in the garage. It's about the decisions, risks, discipline, and drive it took to get there.

So what separates the people who dream about it from the people who actually build it?

We asked him.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index. Full episode drops 9.23.26.

Success leaves clues. We're looking for them.

#exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> The cars get your attention.

The story behind them should keep it.

Entrepreneur. Real estate investor. Avid car collector.

Sammy Poori has built a life most people only see from the outside. But success isn't about what's sitting in the garage. It's about the decisions, risks, discipline, and drive it took to get there.

So what separates the people who dream about it from the people who actually build it?

We asked him.

Sammy Poori. The Outlier Index.
Full episode drops 9.23.26.

Success leaves clues. We're looking for them.

#exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> The Outlier Index false No 122 trailer Nataliia Sanzo on The Outlier Index Nataliia Sanzo on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/nataliia_sanzo_1/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/nataliia_sanzo_1/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/23134b2c-da3f-3229-b187-5c6773b29761 Some people follow the path.

Nataliia Sanzo learned how to fly above it.

Entrepreneur. Aviator. Outlier.

What does it take to bet on yourself, push beyond convention, and build a life on your own terms?

We asked her.

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index. Full episode drops 9.21.26.

The exceptional don't wait for permission.

#exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> Some people follow the path.

Nataliia Sanzo learned how to fly above it.

Entrepreneur. Aviator. Outlier.

What does it take to bet on yourself, push beyond convention, and build a life on your own terms?

We asked her.

Nataliia Sanzo. The Outlier Index.
Full episode drops 9.21.26.

The exceptional don't wait for permission.

#exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> The Outlier Index false No 78 trailer Scott Hamilton on The Outlier Index Scott Hamilton on The Outlier Index https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_1/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/scott_hamilton_1/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:49:54 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/b251b65c-05b0-3f75-bd1b-f2d7425b538b #exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> #exceptionalperformers #podcasts #NashvilleK9Studios

]]> The Outlier Index false No 83 trailer The Outlier Index Sneak Peek The Outlier Index Sneak Peek https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/the_outlier_index_sneak_peek/ https://theoutlierindex.podbean.com/e/the_outlier_index_sneak_peek/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:11:41 -0500 theoutlierindex.podbean.com/781cb541-f0e7-379a-bc73-49838a077b83 They weren't born with a roadmap.

They built one.

They failed. Adapted. Took risks. Stayed disciplined. Kept going when others stopped.

Now we're asking them one question:

What made you an outlier?

The Outlier Index Conversations with Exceptional Performers.

The First Six Episodes LAUNCH WEEK Schedule:

09.21.26 - Episodes 1, 2, and 3 09.23.26 - Episode 4 09.25.26 - Episode 5 09.28.26 - Episode 6

Then weekly on your favorite podcast app!

]]> They weren't born with a roadmap.

They built one.

They failed. Adapted. Took risks. Stayed disciplined. Kept going when others stopped.

Now we're asking them one question:

What made you an outlier?

The Outlier Index
Conversations with Exceptional Performers.

The First Six Episodes LAUNCH WEEK Schedule:

09.21.26 - Episodes 1, 2, and 3
09.23.26 - Episode 4
09.25.26 - Episode 5
09.28.26 - Episode 6

Then weekly on your favorite podcast app!

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