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Against The Odds#58 - Fixing the education system for good - Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves)In Episode #58 of Against The Odds, Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves) and I talk about why the education system is broken and how we can go about fixing the education system for good!
We also talk about why it's super important to experiment with things in life to discover where your interests lie and also why people need to focus more on good nutrition and eating the right way.
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2022-09-281h 04
Against The Odds#57 - Escaping the rat race(the correct way) - Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves)In Episode #57 of Against The Odds, Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves) and I talk about escaping the rat race(the correct way), and the benefits and downsides of working at a corporate job.
Most of us are caught in the rat race, whether we know it or not, and I'm hoping that this conversation gets you thinking and acting on how you can escape it. We also talk about the importance of building a community and how to build a community from scratch.
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2022-08-031h 05
Against The Odds#56 - Set the right Lifestyle Goals - Behram Siganporia(Singer & Songwriter - Best Kept Secret)In Episode #56 of Against The Odds, we have Behram Siganporia(Singer & Songwriter - BestKeptSecret) explaining why it's important to set the right lifestyle goals.
We also talk about the struggles and pay off when it comes to leading a life as a creative & a musician, being clear about why you are working and what your goals are with your lifestyle and, most importantly, your relationship with money.
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2022-07-201h 11
Against The Odds#55 - Earn serious Money while pursuing your Passion - Varun Murali(Band Member - Swarathma)In Episode #55 of Against The Odds, we have Varun Murali(Band Member - Swarathma and also the founder & producer at The Red Music Box) talking to us about how you embracing uncertainty can get you to earn serious money while pursuing your passion.
We also talk about the journey of learning an art form and how you can excel at it, the Love/Hate relationship most of us have with Digital & Social Media and how to become best friends with uncertainty.
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2022-07-061h 47
Against The Odds#54 - Advice for Creators(even if you are not one) - Subodh Sankar(Founder of Atta Galatta)In Episode #54 of Against The Odds, we have Subodh Sankar(Founder of Atta Galatta - Indian bookstore in Koramangala, Bangalore) giving us some perfect and insightful advice for creators(even if you are not one).
This episode is a must if you have considered quitting your job to pursue your calling as a creator be it a content creator, entrepreneur, artist, etc.
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2022-06-221h 23
Against The Odds#53 - Why mastering an art form is not easy - Suman Kumar (Part 2)This is Part 2 of my conversation with Suman Kumar, who is the writer of the superhit Amazon Original 'The Family Man' starring Manoj Bajpayee & Priyamani. He is also known for his blogs and his funny bits in stand-up comedy.
In this episode, we talk about why mastering an art form is not an easy feat, why you need to write more and why you need to show up every single day to work on your art form or craft, be it writing, content creation, film, music, etc.
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2022-06-0844 min
Against The Odds#52 - Most things are not in your control - Vivek Ram (Part 2)This week, we have Part 2 of my conversation with Vivek Ram on the show. In this one, we talk about how most things are not in your control. So yes, stop trying to control control.
Vivek is the founder and Senapati at Vaanarsena Studios and Vaanarsena School, based in Bangalore. In this episode, we talk about why it's important to let go of control before you lose it, the pursuit of happiness and passion and we also talk about Death, probably one of the most taboo subjects out there.
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2022-05-2549 min
Against The Odds#51 - Happiness brings you success(not the other way around) - Sal Yusuf (Part 2)In #51 of Against The Odds, Sal Yusuf and I talk about success, how happiness brings you success and not the other way around and we talk a whole lot about manifestation and the law of attraction.
Sal Yusuf is an actor, voice over artist, stand up comic. He's well known for starring in movies like Tiger Zinda Hai, French Biriyani, Take Off, Iyobinthe Pusthakam. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Sal.
Check out Part 1 here.
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2022-05-1156 min
Against The Odds#50 - How I started making serious money from my podcast - Akash DamodaranIt's Episode #50 of Against The Odds and I'm here to talk to you about how I started making serious money from my podcast. I also share some exciting news and updates from my life that I'm super stoked about.
This episode is perfect if you're planning to start something, be it a venture, freelancing career, YouTube channel or even a podcast. Basically, a how you can build something from the ground up 101. Enjoy!
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2022-04-2759 min
Against The Odds#49 - Storytelling and its challenges - Suman KumarSuman Kumar is the writer of the superhit Amazon Original 'The Family Man' starring Manoj Bajpayee & Priyamani. He is also known for his blogs and his funny bits in stand-up comedy.
In this episode, we talk about storytelling and its challenges, the constant evolution of content and why you need to show up every single day to work on your craft.
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2022-04-1355 min
Against The Odds#48 - Creating a community the individual way - Vivek Ram (Part 1)This week, we have Vivek Ram on the show and we talk about how one should be building and creating a community the individual way. Well, what is this right & correct individual way? That's why you need to check out the full episode!
Vivek is the founder and Senapati at Vaanarsena Studios and Vaanarsena School, based in Bangalore. In this episode, we talk about individualism vs collectivism, individualism in a community and where do most mental issues and trauma arise from when it comes to self-doubt and purpose.
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2022-03-2352 min
Against The Odds#47 - How to get yourself to Focus - Macwin Ian D'souza(Mac Macha)This week we have Macwin Ian D'souza a.k.a. Mac Macha on the show where we go through different ways on how to get yourself to focus, improve your concentration and get to doing the important things in life.
Macwin(Mac Macha) is a content creator, most known for his super funny and relatable bits on Instagram Reels. We talk about his journey in the content and production space while also going into how meditation and spiritualism has helped him gain clarity. Come join us talk about the important things while also laughing our butts off w...
2022-03-091h 28
Against The Odds#46 - Your Intuition is a Superpower - Sal YusufIn #46 of Against The Odds, Sal Yusuf and I talk about how your Intuition is a superpower and why you need to trust your gut! We also talk about the power of manifestation and the law of attraction. Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
Sal Yusuf is an actor, voice over artist, stand up comic. He's well known for starring in movies like Tiger Zinda Hai, French Biriyani, Take Off, Iyobinthe Pusthakam.
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2022-02-2348 min
Against The Odds#45 - Say No to Lifestyle Creep - Urvashi HV (Part 2)In Ep #45 of Against The Odds, Urvashi HV and I talk about how to sort out your finances and say no to lifestyle creep. This Part 2 of my conversation with Urvashi is a super fun one and a laugh riot with some really heavy-hitting topics too.
Urvashi HV(formerly Goverdhan) is an Actor, Model & Mental Health Advocate who moved back from the US to India to pursue a career in acting.
Check out Part 1 here.
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2022-02-091h 05
Against The Odds#44 - Why you should keep learning - Varijashree VenugopalAs part of Episode #44 of Against The Odds, I sit down and talk to the supremely talented Singer & Flautist - Varijashree Venugopal about 'Why you should keep learning!'
In this episode, we explore so many important ideas from why you should never stop learning, how to constantly learn new things to the importance of writing things down and exploring and thinking outside the box. Listen to this flute extraordinaire talk about the above and so much more.
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2022-01-261h 11
Against The Odds#43 - How to unlock your creative side - Disha MadanThis is Episode #43 featuring Disha Madan where she talks to me about a big question most people ponder today: "How to unlock your creative side?"
Disha Madan is an Actor & Content Creator who is a well-known face in the Social Media & Kannada TV realms. In this one, we talk about how to find your creative outlet, stand out with your creativity, unleash your potential early on in life and how taking breaks from Social Media is a must!
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2022-01-121h 29
We ExceptionsPodcasting and Content Creation | Akash Damodaran | Ep. 14The podcasting industry is likely to reach $60.5 billion in 2027. In this episode, we have Akash Damodaran an Entrepreneur, Podcaster, and content creator sharing his experience in podcasting and content creation. We have talked about how can you start your own podcast, how can you stand out , what does quality content looks like and a lot more is waiting for you in the podcast.
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2022-01-101h 20
THE IMPACT SHOW | BizgurukulCan you create content with "Zero Money"? ft. @Akash Damodaran | The Impact Show | BizgurukulThe 21st century is a full market of content creators. But does it needs huge amounts of money? No! It doesn’t. Meet Akash Damodaran, an entrepreneur, and podcaster, dropping some truth bombs in this podcast about the industry.He started off his content creation journey with minimal pieces of equipment but he always carried an attitude of believing in the quality of content. This is how you can create your own personal growth in your content creation journey.Presenting you the video podcast series, The Impact Show, by Bizgurukul, ft.@Akash Damodaran. We believe yo...
2022-01-041h 22
Against The Odds#42 - How everything is made up - Urvashi HV (Part 1)In Ep #42 of Against The Odds, Urvashi HV and I talk about how everything is made up and the points don't matter. This Part 1 of my conversation with Urvashi is a super fun one and a laugh riot with some really heavy-hitting topics too.
Urvashi HV(formerly Goverdhan) is an Actor, Model & Mental Health Advocate who moved back from the US to India to pursue a career in acting.
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2021-12-151h 03
Against The Odds#41 - Start living the portfolio life - Jishnu Dasgupta(Swarathma)In Ep #41 of Against The Odds, Jishnu Dasgupta from the band, Swarathma, is here with us telling us all to start living the portfolio life.
Jishnu Dasgupta is the bassist and the band manager of Swarathma, one of the biggest bands in India right now with one of their latest songs being the OST(Original Sound Track) for the hit web series - The Family Man.
Swarathma: https://www.swarathma.com/
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2021-12-081h 17
Against The Odds#40 - Why you should develop grit - Sonali SwamiIn Ep #40 of Against The Odds, we have Sonali Swami telling us why you should develop grit, persevere and how you can get anything you want in life if you put your mind to it! Sonali is a fitness athlete and bodybuilder who started her career in her late 30s to then eventually represent the country and she was soon an Asians Bronze Medalist.
I came away with so many important takeaways in this episode from how good things take time and how to find your passion to how it's never too late to do anything with...
2021-12-011h 09
Against The Odds#39 - How simple things can bring you successFinally, Against The Odds is back! In Ep #39, I update you on what we have been up to and how simple things can bring you success.
After having received at least a couple of hundred messages on why we haven’t published in so long, we are back! And man, don't I have some exciting news to share with you!
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2021-11-2438 min
Against The Odds#38 - The Importance of Putting in the Years - Anish Ponnanna(The Engineer's Pick & Sound Engineer at Swarathma)Anish Ponnanna talks to me about the importance of putting in the years and learning on the job! He is our next guest on Against The Odds i.e. Episode #38. He is a sound engineer known for working with big famous Indian bands like Swarathma, Indian Ocean, Clinton Cerejo and more. He is also a YouTuber who creates some incredible sounding pieces with vocal talented musicians on his YouTube channel: The Engineer's Pick.
In this episode we talk about how you might think you know everything but, in reality, you know nothing, the importance of slowly building a...
2021-05-121h 22
Against The Odds#37 - Become a Jack of Many Trades - Martin D'souza(DJ, KJ, Model & Actor)Martin D'souza talks to me about how to become a jack of many trades and a master of all too as part of Episode #37 of Against The Odds. He is a well-known DJ(Disc Jockey), KJ(Karaoke Jockey), Model & Actor in Bangalore.
In this one we talk about the importance of hard work and hope, how to correctly learn things in college during your college days, how to have fun in college too and how trying your hand at your interests could open up more doors than you expect.
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2021-05-051h 24
Against The Odds#36 - How you can Ensure Positive Outcomes - Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist)Listen to Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist from Bangalore/Chennai) [Next Door Mind Reader - NDMR] and I talk about how you can ensure positive outcomes in life, as part of Episode #36 of our video podcast series - Against The Odds.
We talk about the importance of hustle and hard work, how to make it in life and how one cannot be fearless but can only face their fears i.e. fearlessness does not exist.
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2021-04-2843 min
Against The Odds#35 - How Empathy can change You - Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist [NDMR])Listen to Narpath Raman(Mentalist & Illusionist from Bangalore/Chennai) [Next Door Mind Reader - NDMR] talk about how empathy can change you and how empathy is super important in today's day and age, as part of Episode #35 of Against The Odds.
We talk about finding what you're born to do, the importance of positive mindshift and its benefits and how life can teach you a lot if you keep yourself open to it.
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2021-04-211h 01
Against The Odds#34 - Structuring your Day and Life the right way - Sahit Anand(Filmmaker - Do Creative Labs & Jordindian)Episode #34 of ATO(Against The Odds) features Sahit Anand(Filmmaker & co-founder at Do. Creative Labs in Bangalore, known for Jordindian's content & the upcoming feature film, One Cut Two Cut) who talks about the importance of structuring your day and life the right way.
We talk about how "office" culture should actually be, the importance of not curbing creativity and how to ensure you get the big things completed and achieve your goals in life!
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2021-04-1449 min
So Damn Productive#56: Be So Good That They Can't Ignore You - Akash Damodaran"If you don't put thought into your content, you're basically treating you audience like shit. And nobody has time for bullshit"
In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Akash Damodaran, an entrepreneur and host of the Against the Odds Podcast.
I reached out to him because I was a fan. I wanted to learn how he went from no experience with content, to creating super high production value work.
It's not easy. But it's doable.
In this episode, we walk through the exact things you need to be th...
2021-04-111h 19
Against The Odds#33 - Find the Soul in your Work - Sahit Anand(Filmmaker - Do Creative Labs & Jordindian)Episode #33 of ATO(Against The Odds) features Sahit Anand(Filmmaker & co-founder at Do Creative Labs in Bangalore, known for Jordindian's content & the upcoming feature film, One Cut Two Cut) where he talks about how one should find the soul in your work.
We talk about knowing when to not stop and quit along with also creating a figurative museum for all your work to ensure that you're creating quality content that lives up to the mark.
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2021-04-0754 min
Against The Odds#32 - How to not restrict yourself - Punya Arora(Writer - Netflix Production 'Masaba Masaba')'How to not restrict yourself' is what my guest, Punya Arora, a stand-up comic and a writer known for works like Masaba Masaba, and I talk about in Episode 32 of Against The Odds.
In this episode, we talk about how to not restrict yourself and do all that you can in this one life, the importance of staying calm and not giving yourself a tough time, and how your life is like Dum Biryani!
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2021-03-311h 17
Against The Odds#31 - Challenges of a Personal Brand - Vidhi Khandelwal(Founder of The Ink Bucket)In Episode #31 of Against The Odds, Vidhi Khandelwal(Founder of The Ink Bucket) talks to me about the challenges of a personal brand. This is Part 2 of the conversation with Vidhi; do check out Part 1 before you dive into this one!
In this episode we talk about how one needs to be patient for results to show themselves, how can one find the balance between a personal brand and a company, the importance of discipline in today's day and age and how to handle Social Media in the 21st century.
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2021-03-2433 min
Against The Odds#30 - Finding the Reason Why - Vidhi Khandelwal(Founder of The Ink Bucket)In Episode #30 of Against The Odds, Vidhi Khandelwal(Founder of The Ink Bucket) talks to me about the importance of finding the reason why to ensure your brand's and your success.
We talk about what are the ideal ways to kickstart your day and manage your time, the importance of undivided attention, and how to handle being a perfectionist or perfectionism.
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2021-03-1750 min
Against The Odds#29 - Planning the Sustainable Way - Sahar Mansoor(Founder of Bare Necessities)Sahar Mansoor, the founder of Bare Necessities, & I sit down and have a chat around the importance of planning the sustainable way and why it's imperative we lead a Zero Waste Lifestyle, as part of Episode #29 of Against The Odds.
We talk a whole lot about the importance of planning and scheduling, how to build something from nothing, why sustainability is the need of the hour, the power of sustainable development, how one can get a green job and build a career in sustainability, how dyslexia is not really a disability and how to overcome or handle dy...
2021-03-1057 min
Against The Odds#28 - How To Not Please Everyone - Rida Tharana(Anchor, Emcee & Influencer)Rida Tharana is an Anchor, Emcee & a true Social Media Influencer. As part of Episode #28 of Against The Odds, we talk about how to not please everyone and how it should not affect us either as long as we know we are doing the right thing!
We have important talks around color and discrimination, how to put yourself out there, how to accept yourself for who you are and so much more! This one is an even more relatable episode and we talk about a few lighter topics while also diving deep into some critical topics too! ...
2021-03-0341 min
Against The Odds#27 - How one should never give up - Rida Tharana(Anchor, Emcee & Influencer)Rida Tharana is an Anchor, Emcee & a true Social Media Influencer. As part of Episode #25 of Against The Odds, we talk about how one can never give up and should never give up either.
We talk about how one can learn from their experience at a corporate job, how to handle societal pressure and how you need to have thick skin if you are putting yourself out there! There is so much to learn from this conversation and Rida's personality really drives the message home!
For people who don't know Rida, she is an Emcee & an...
2021-02-241h 13
Against The Odds#26 - Escaping a Mediocre Life - Sonu Venugopal(Kannada Stand-up Comedian & Radio Jockey(RJ))Sonu Venugopal, a Kannada stand-up comedian & radio jockey(RJ), talks about how one should strive to escape a mediocre life and how simply being mediocre is not good enough, as part of Episode #26 of Against The Odds.
This episode is a super fun one where we have some serious conversations with a whole lot of laughs. Some of these being - how one should always strive to thrive, how there is no reason for you to not try and how no one really cares or is bothered by what you do. Strap in cause you're in for a...
2021-02-171h 13
Against The Odds#25 - One Life to Make it Large - Anil Abraham(Doctor, Stand-up Comedian & Actor)Anil Abraham is a doctor, stand-up comedian & actor, and more! As part of Episode #25 of Against The Odds, he talks about you have only one life to make it large! He walks us through what it takes to pursue a full-time career in medicine and still keep things light with comedy and theatre.
We talk about how you should always be fulfilled by anything important you do in life, how it is so important to break away from the norm if it isn't ideal and how communication and interaction are key when it comes to any career. A...
2021-02-101h 09
Against The Odds#24 - Mind and Body need to go together - Arnav Kumar(Founder of Switch Wellness)In Part 2 of my conversation with Arnav Kumar, the founder of Switch Wellness in Bangalore, we talk about why mind and body need to go together and how can one truly find happiness and fulfillment by building and forming the important connection between mind and body.
We talk about where unknown fears arise from and how we interpret certain things the way we do without truly knowing all the reasons why, as part of Episode #24 of Against The Odds. This one once again talks about the important things in life and is sure to get you thinking a...
2021-02-0341 min
Against The Odds#23 - Learn to Accept Yourself First - Arnav Kumar (Founder of Switch Wellness)Learn to accept yourself first and love yourself first are two important things that a lot of philosophers talk about and is something that even our guest, Arnav Kumar, the founder of Switch Wellness in Bangalore, implies you should do to be a happy and satisfied being.
In Episode #23 of Against The Odds, we sit down and talk about the important things in life from Wellbeing to Mental Health to uncovering why we behave in a certain way. This episode is a very different one but is definitely going to help you find some answers that you m...
2021-01-2748 min
Against The Odds#22 - Design Your Life the Right Way - Navneeth Krishna(Sports and Cricket Commentator & Host)Navneeth Krishna, who is the 12th man for RCB(Royal Challengers Bangalore) and a Sports and Cricket Host & Commentator, talks about how one can design your life the right way. Episode #22 of Against The Odds features this talented man whose stints also include being a commentator at the Everest Premier League and the BTS coverage for the Indian Cricket Team during their season.
He quit his job at Google to pursue his passion and career in Sports Commentary & Hosting. If you're planning on quitting your job to find your passion then you should not miss this episode. C...
2021-01-201h 04
Against The Odds#21 - There is Magic in the Pursuit - Sharan Kuttappa(Professional Magician)Sharan Kuttappa is a professional magician who talks about how one can make it in the field of magic and how there is magic in the pursuit, be it with passion, career or life, in general. In Episode #21 of Against The Odds, watch Sharan walk us through what his journey has been like to pursue something as rare and precious as magic.
We talk about a bunch of important topics in this episode from how important it is to constantly learn and ask questions to keep up to the importance of consistency and how that leads to s...
2021-01-061h 37
Against The Odds#20 - A Second Income is Necessary - Anupama Shivacharya(Calisthenics Coach)In Episode #20 of Against The Odds, Anupama Shivacharya talks about how one can convert their passions to full-time jobs, the importance of passive income, and how a second and third income is necessary, rather. She is India's first certified calisthenics coach, a food blogger, writer, and a Trek lead too!
We talk about how she had a very traditional upbringing, decided to try out various things during and after college, leading her to where she is today. We also talk about physical wellbeing and how mental wellbeing is equally important if not more and how one should kn...
2020-12-301h 41
Against The Odds#19 - Everyone is on their Own Journey - Anjali Sankaran(Singer and Performer)Anjali Sankaran, singer and performer, tells us how everyone is on their own journey and how everybody should learn to respect their journey and path, as part of Episode #19 of Against The Odds. She quit her high paying and comfortable corporate job to pursue a career in music.
We talk about her journey, issues with a corporate job or life, how good things take time, how it's not a 1-year plan but a 5-year plan, when it comes to doing anything important or ambitious, how one should learn to introspect, look inward and fight the battles within b...
2020-12-231h 50
Against The Odds#18 - Believe and Invest in the Right Energy - Tanvie Hans(Football Player)Tanvie Hans, a football player and also the co-founder of SistersinSweat, talks to us about how one should believe and invest in the right energy. She has played for Tottenham Spurs and Fulham in the UK and is now currently the captain of the State Karnataka football team.
We talk about how she started playing football at a very young age, took the leap of faith to travel to the UK to try out for some of the clubs there, how she is constantly trying her best to fuel her passion and grow as a footballer and to...
2020-12-161h 29
Against The Odds#17 - We Upgraded and So can You | Time to Upgrade Yourself and Level Up for 2021We upgraded and so can you! Considering 2020 is almost done with, it's time to upgrade yourself and level up for 2021 and that is exactly what I will be helping you out with in Episode #17 of Against The Odds.
This one involves me talking about how our work got noticed, a few updates around the show, our collaboration with our community partner - 'The Hub Bengaluru', few principles that we have followed that got us here and are sure to help you, and we also some of the questions that were sent in from our viewers and listeners.
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2020-12-0935 min
Against The Odds#16 - Doing Less leads to Satisfaction - Manek D'silva(Illustrator & Designer)Manek D'silva, an illustrator & Designer in Bangalore, talks about how doing less leads to satisfaction in Episode #16 of Against The Odds. Most people today are all about trying to do so much with their lives and chasing something that even they're not sure of.
This episode is a laugh riot! We go through so many things while also keeping it very light and fun; so expect a good serving of laughter with the insights and takeaways on this one. We talk about his education and career in illustrations, arts, and design, how he gauges and finds satisfaction i...
2020-12-021h 30
Against The Odds#15 - Don't look for Disruptive Ideas - Arun Jagannathan(Entrepreneur & Founder of CrackVerbal)Arun Jagannathan is an entrepreneur and the founder of CrackVerbal and English for India. "Don't look for Disruptive ideas" has been his motto right from the get-go where he decided to act and work on his passion rather than wait for a disruptive idea to strike; he talks about all this and more as part of Episode #15 of Against The Odds.
There is a whole lot we go into in the episode - how he worked his regular corporate job while also working on his startup for 5 years, his passion for teaching, how he quit his corporate j...
2020-11-251h 24
Against The Odds#14 - The Right Way to Destroy yourself for Success - Darshan M (Entrepreneur)Darshan M, a successful entrepreneur & writer, talks about the right way to destroy yourself for success as part of Episode #14 of Against The Odds. He has a very impressive portfolio of having been the CEO of Deccan Chargers(IPL team), COO of the Deccan Chronicle Group, co-founder of Deivee by Milind Soman(yoga brand), to name a few.
There is a whole lot we go into in the episode - how he decided to drop out of college, start his career off in timeshare, eventually move into the Media space and his stint with the Deccan Chargers...
2020-11-181h 37
Against The Odds#13 - Connect and Network the Right Way - Karan Machado(RJ Kay - Radio Jockey & Comedy Improviser)Karan Machado a.k.a RJ Kay, a Radio Jockey at 94.3 Radio One, stresses on why we should connect and network the right way in this day and age of Social Media as part of Episode #13 of Against The Odds!
There is a whole lot we go into in the episode - his journey in film school, being a Radio intern and Producer to becoming a Radio Jockey at 94.3 Radio One, his career in comedy as an improviser. And one of the main topics of discussion is the fact that Social Media is more of a bane t...
2020-11-111h 36
Against The Odds#12: Double down on your Unique Talents - Aditya Bharadwaj(Screenwriter & All India Bakchod[AIB] First Draft Recruit)Finding skills that are innate to you and to double down on your unique talents is what Aditya Bharadwaj, who is a screenwriter and content creator, talks about in Episode 12 of Against The Odds. He is currently a screenwriter at Saad Khan Films and was earlier part of All India Bakchod(AIB) First Draft.
We talk about his journey with AIB First Draft, creativity, screenwriting, local talent in Bangalore, focusing on creating a space for yourself in the local community, and not having inhibitions, apart from so many other things.
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2020-11-041h 57
Against The Odds#11: How to Cut Through Social Noise - Saanand Warrier(Entrepreneur in Marketing)"How to Cut through Social Noise?" is a question that is asked by most content creators and marketers out there today. In Episode 11 of my Podcast Series, Against The Odds, I sit down with Saanand Warrier, an entrepreneur in marketing and the founder of Wirality, and talk about social media marketing 101, the simple ways to grow as a content creator, the right ways to curb and control your social media consumption and how to truly find self-awareness. Loads to learn from this episode.
We also go into how personal brands and company brands differ from each other an...
2020-10-281h 40
Against The Odds#10: If You Don't, Someone Else Will - Maude Abraham(Founder of Get Gorgeous BB)"If You Don't, Someone Else Will" is a fundamental truth in the Entrepreneurial realm. In Episode 10 of Against The Odds, Maude Abraham, the founder of Get Gorgeous Beauty Bar, walks us through her journey so far and how she decided to quit her corporate job to do something a little more meaningful with her life.
We talk about how she intentionally decided to get the right education, get her hands dirty, literally, as a nail technician, and how she scaled her business to become one of the most well-known nail and beauty bars in Bangalore.
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2020-10-211h 44
Against The Odds#09: Always Experience things first hand - Nahla Maty(Egyptian YouTuber in India)In Episode 9 of Against The Odds, Nahla Maty(Noonsway), an Egyptian YouTuber in India, emphasizes on why you should always experience things first hand and not listen or believe assumptions and stereotypes. We also go into why you should form your own opinions and how even you can bring about positivity amidst the negativity being spread out there, even if it means doing it alongside a full-time job.
We also go into Nahla's journey of how she chose to travel at a young age and how her passion to learn got her through different jobs finally winding u...
2020-10-141h 34
Against The Odds#08: Right Sacrifices go a Long Way - Daanish Suhail(Co-founder & CMO of Playo)In Episode 8 of Against The Odds, Daanish Suhail, the co-founder & CMO at Playo, talks to us about how the right sacrifices go a long way and how one just has to make a decision and figure things out instead of being indecisive. We also go into what it takes to build one of the best apps in India right now, what were the thought processes behind the service, how finding the right team to put your ideas into action is key and irrelevant of what juncture you are at, work-life balance is a must!
Daanish is just...
2020-10-071h 30
Against The Odds#07: You need only look within yourself - Siri Ravikumar(RJ, Actor, TV Host)Siri Ravikumar, who has experience as an RJ(Radio Jockey), Actor, TV Host, and Singer walks us through her life journey and how the answer to everything is to only look within yourself. We talk about how she went from not having a clear idea of what she wanted to do to trying her hand at the radio industry, which not only opened up multiple doors for her but also was a big confidence and personality booster. We also talk about "Siri" jokes, how you need to be intentional about the choices you make, and how life can be...
2020-09-301h 44
Against The Odds#06: Find The Right Beat in Life - Abhilash E.K.(Drummer at Best Kept Secret)This episode we have Abhilash E.K., the drummer at Best Kept Secret, who walks us through how times are always changing and we have just got to find the right beat in life. We go into how his education in fine arts got him to meet likeminded individuals that kickstarted his music career, how nothing happens overnight, and you have to constantly evolve to ensure that you are still in the game.
This is an episode where music lovers, band enthusiasts, and aspiring musicians have quite a bit to unravel but the message and topics of d...
2020-09-231h 34
Against The Odds#05: There is More to Life than This - Nestin Vas(founder of Little More Love)I sit down with Nestin Vas to talk about Freelancing, Purpose in life, how he embraced god, and why there is more to life than just having a career. We talk about how he is able to balance being a freelancer and handle an NGO - Little More Love, create and maintain content for a page on Spiritualism & Christianity - Awe & Wonder, and also how not everything can be planned. On a lighter note, we also talk a little about our PUC days at St. Joseph's.
These different topics that we dive into just reaffirm the idea t...
2020-09-161h 17
Against The Odds#04: Start Early, Stay Ahead - David Biju(co-founder of Evlogia)David Biju is an entrepreneur right out of college and he co-founded Evlogia, a company that is focused on creating sustainable products looking to replace plastic. We talk about the importance of work-life balance, how there are endless opportunities in school & college and how one should definitely make use of them. We also go into the thinking that goes behind creating a product in the sustainable industry and how it should not only help the environment but also be a sustainable business to truly make an impact on the world.
There's just quite a bit to uncover h...
2020-09-091h 14
Against The Odds#03: Try New Things - Akshay Gururaj(Serial Experimenter)Akshay Gururaj is a freelancer in Photography & Videography but there's so much more that he has done. We talk about getting your priorities right, being content when there's pressure from society and how trying out different things is the way to truly discover the world and yourself. If you're confused about starting something or doubtful about how the world will perceive you and your work then don't miss out on this episode because there's a lot to take away. Enjoy!
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2020-09-021h 37
Against The Odds#02: Why I quit my job to pursue my passionThis episode will give you a gist of what my career & professional life has been like. I go into how I became an entrepreneur, key experiences that stood out, my previous job, and how I got here. Stick around to the last segment of the episode where I mention a few takeaways from my journey that you can look at applying to your life, giving yourself an opportunity to try out things that you have just not gotten around to trying.
I felt that before I bring in guests on the show, I should at least introduce...
2020-08-2630 min
Against The Odds#01: Introducing Against The Odds & the Power of PodcastsThis episode is an introduction to the show along with a segment on why one should be consuming Podcasts and the inherent benefits that it offers, especially considering Indians haven't really moved onto it yet.
I go into what you can expect from this show, why this is not going to be a run-of-the-mill interview format podcast but instead how you will come across insights and conversations with talented individuals, that one can relate to, and how it's certain to add value to your life. And for those who are simply not used to or aware of...
2020-08-2111 min
Against The OddsTrailer: 'Against The Odds'Confused with the noise out there? Are you looking to lead a truly purposeful life? Is all the "right" content you're finding out there catering to the western audience and not Indians? Well, then this is the show for you.
Against The Odds is all about inspiring people to take the unconventional path and lead a life that is truly fulfilling and rewarding. I sit down with talented and relatable individuals who take us through their journeys, the challenges they face, and how they continually adapt to overcome them. Stories and conversations have a hidden power to c...
2020-08-1402 min