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Project AlchemyPatrick Khayat - Believing in Yourself BlindlyWelcome back to the Project Alchemy Podcast. Our Guest today is Patrick Khayat. He is a Partner at Durational Capital Management. Prior to co-founding DCM, he was a Vice President at The Carlyle Group , a long / short equity Tiger seed hedge fund. Previous to The Carlyle Group, he was a private equity investor at Apax Partners focused on evaluating investments in the consumer sector.
Join us as we discuss what private equity is, how to survive as a small fish in a big market, and general life lessons.
2024-02-0132 minProject AlchemyDr. Jim Taylor - Mastering Mental PerformanceToday's Guest is Dr. Jim Taylor. Jim is a mental coach for athletes and he specializes in endurance sports like triathlon and cycling. He’s the author of 19 books and the blog posts he’s written have millions of views. He’s a former world ranked ski racer, national age group triathlon champion and world age group triathlon medalist.
Join us as we discuss…
The five main mental exercises for helping athletic performance
How to use the subconscious mind for success
How apply mental exercises and tools to improve everyday life
Y...2023-11-011h 09Project AlchemyJeremy Pogue - Make the Leap and Bet on YourselfToday’s Guest is Jeremy Pogue. Jeremy is a successful entrepreneur who started his journey working for an ad agency. He then garnered a job with Trey Cockrum where he learned everything from sales to coaching. Since then he’s started his own agency in the coaching space.
Join us as we discuss…
How Think and Grow Rich planted the seeds to success
Getting pushed by his former boss and mentor to go into business on his own
How Jeremy Scaled his business to over 200k in 8 months
You can fi...2023-10-2552 minProject AlchemyHari Kondabolu - The Realities of Being a Full Time ComedianToday’s Guest is Hari Kondabolu. Hari is a renowned comedian, writer and podcaster based in Brooklyn. He’s done multiple Netflix specials, and he was the creator of the 2017 documentary film, “The problem with Apu.”
Join us as we discuss…
His transition from a day job to standup comedy
Navigating the changing comedic landscape
Finding work-life balance in creative fields
You can find more about Hari by following him on instagram @harikondabolu, and you can find his comedy specials on Netflix.
Follow us @Projectalchemyco on Instagram, @projalchemy...2023-10-1934 minProject AlchemyIlya Ahmad - Building Legacy at 26Today’s Guest is Ilya Ahmad. Ilya is a serial entrepreneur who’s done everything from Saas, music festival marketing, DJing, ecommerce, and more. He’s building his legacy for his family all while traveling the world.
Join us as we discuss…
How Ilya’s first business resulted in a cease and desist from Mark Zuckerburg
How a side gig turned into being a festival DJ
Ilya’s thoughts on mentorship, friendship, relationships, and family
You can find more about Ilya by following him on instagram @ilyaahmad
Follow us @Pr...2023-09-061h 17Project AlchemyDeya - How to Become a Digital Business ManagerToday’s guest is Digital Course Manager and info product wizard Deya. Deya started as VA and grew her skillset to grow into project management roles before being a highly sought after Digital business manager. Deya also runs her own business teaching others to learn from her mistakes and become a DBM on their own.
Join us as we discuss…
What exactly a DBM is
How to get started in the industry with little experience
Her experience running an info product business
If you liked this episode, you'll also like...2023-08-291h 10Project AlchemyMike Schill - Change the information that enters your brainToday’s Guest is businessman and salesman Mike Schill. After leaving D1 football due to injury, Mike moved into sales where he worked under Grant Cardone’s sales team for 5 years. Mike now runs Full Circle Agency, a company that gets eyeballs on products. He’s popular on social media for documenting his sales process in board rooms, cars, and even park benches.
Join us as we discuss…
The formula to excel in sales
Mindset maintenance for success
Why branding is MOST important in today’s economy
If you liked this...2023-07-3145 minProject AlchemyRenao - Finding the space between orange and blueToday’s Guest is the incredibly talented Renao. Renao is a musician who grew up in India as a badminton star before moving to London to pursue his music career. He broke into the scene with his hit song “Nobody” and has just released an album titled “A Space Between Orange and Blue”.
Join us as we discuss…
How his upbringing influenced his mindset in music and life
Finding identity in a conflicting environment
His writing process and why this album is so special
Musical plans moving forward
You can fi...2023-07-251h 11Project AlchemyMitchell Phelke - You Don't Need Permission To Chase Your DreamsToday’s Guest is Youtuber and D1 Lacrosse Player, Mitchell Pehlke. Mitchell has been creating videos since highschool and has built a profitable business partnering his two passions of lacrosse and making youtube videos
Join us as we discuss…
How he created a successful youtube channel
Managing his time as a full time creator and D1 athlete
His plans of turning a youtube channel into a massive personal brand
What he plans to do post graduation at The Ohio State
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2023-07-1247 minProject AlchemyYoung The Giant's Sameer GadhiaToday's guest is the lead singer of Young The Giant, Sameer Gadhia. After receiving interest from record labels, Sameer dropped out of Stanford. His band’s success turned him into an indie star gracing the lollapalooza main stage just more than a year later. Over ten years later Young the Giant just released their new Project American Bollywood.
Join us as we discuss...
Sameer’s decision to dropout and the aftermath that ensued
Why he chose theme’s of mythology and family for his new album
Getting in touch with his Indian...2023-06-1941 minProject AlchemySlimDan - The Power of Song Writing and Making Music For YourselfToday’s guest is incredible musical artist and writer SlimDan (Daniel Silberstein). Daniel has written amazing songs for artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Arden Jones, Nessa Barrett, and many more. In recent years, Daniel flipped the script and decided to release his own music under the name SlimDan. He’s released two fantastic songs this year by the names of “Nosebleeds” and “Problem Solver”
Join us as we discuss…
How SlimDan came to be
Dan’s writing process
Dealing with others success in the industry
The importance of intimate concert...2023-06-0553 minProject AlchemyJacob Hopkins - What Are You willing to Sacrifice?Todays guest is prolific closer, Jacob Hopkins. After dropping out of school, Jacob went through the trenches in order to gain the skills and respect he needed as a salesman. Now he is documenting what he’s learning in his own sales journey to help educate people that are beginning their journey.
Join us as we discuss...
Jacob’s story of getting to know Alex Hormozi
How to get into the sales industry
What is stopping you from becoming an amazing appointment setter or closer
If you liked this episode, you'll also like our episode with...2022-11-1459 minProject AlchemyCasey Adams - Selling His First Company at 22Our guest is Casey Adams. Casey is the host of the Casey Adams Show where he’s interviewed the likes of Larry King, Robert Green, Grant Cardone, Rick Ross, and others. He also a founder of media kits, a tech startup that helps creators present their analytics to sponsors. In this episode we talk about pivoting from content creation to the startup world, finding opportunities where they don’t currently exist, and the benefits of following your gut when others around you might not beleive in themselves. Enjoy the wonderful, the brilliant, Casey Adams2022-11-0957 minProject AlchemyAnnabelle Kline - You Can Create Your Own Dream CareerAnnabelle Kline is an independent music curator supporting small artists, running concerts, and redefining how new music is found and artists are promoted.
Join us as we discuss…
Her break into the music industry
What it’s like interviewing artists like JID
How she throws on events all over the country in her 20s
How she turned her passion into a fully functional business
2022-10-241h 06Project AlchemyZahir Muhammad - Create in All Mediums10/17/22 Zahir Muhammad - Create in All Mediums
Zahir Muhammad (@zstarring) is a Musician, Director, and Model.
Join us as we discuss…
Extracting elements from all creative disciplines
Gaining confidence in yourself
and navigating your own creative process
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2022-10-171h 01Project AlchemyThe managers changing how the music industry is run - Aaron Hoffman and Eric Bogard of UndercurrentEric Bogard and Aaron Hoffman are the founders of Undercurrent, a musician management company that is revolutionizing the music industry by offering short term artist friendly deals contrary to the norm.
Join us as we discuss…
How they went from bright eyed students to successful promoters while still in college
Their personal journey of breaking into the music industry and gaining rapport with large artists on social media
Their advice to others looking to do what they did to music in their own industry
If you liked this episode, yo...2022-10-1051 min
Project AlchemyDr. Sulman Mirza - Look for help right in front of youDr. Sulman Mirza is a licensed psychiatrist and creator (@TheKicksShrink), educating individuals about navigating depression, anxiety, and ADHD.Join us as we discuss...Overcoming mental health stigma Accessing ADHD resources Distinguishing between depressive periods and clinical depressionNavigating generational and cultural differences.If you liked this episode, you'd also like our episodes with Dr. Geller, Dr. Langer, and Julian Sarafian2022-06-271h 06
Project AlchemySimran Kaur of "Girls that invest" - How to change your money mindsetIn this episode Namish and Jack talk to Simran Kaur, half of "Girls that invest," a popular account online. Simran is releasing her first book in August titled "Girls that Invest" where she will teach the basics of investing all in one text. Her expertise spans that in the financial industry and breaking down overly complex topics into their simplest form. The boys chatted with her about changing your money mindset, recognizing parental influnces on money, creating healthy money habits, abundance, and much more.2022-06-2044 min
Project AlchemyRapper "Fred The Black Kid"In this episode Namish talks with Wisconsin native rapper Fred the Black Kid about his journey, music, and more.2022-05-0936 min
Project AlchemyMichael the author - don't stop schemingMichael the Author is a musical artist/rapper based in the Chicagoland area. Join us as we talk about creating your own process, plan A vs plan B, and staying true to the standards you set for yourself.You can find Michael's music on all platforms, @michaeltheauthor2022-04-251h 02
Project AlchemyMichael Bungay Stanier - Ask the Right QuestionsMichael Bungay Stanier (MBS) is a Life Coach, who founded the training and development company "Box of Crayons," that teaches coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people across the world. He's also written multiple books on coaching which have sold over 1 million copies. Join us as we talk about communicating positively with people in your life, exploring your interests, and navigating failure. His latest book, How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters is out now! Be sure to check it out.2022-04-1152 min
Project AlchemyAbhi the NomadAbhi the Nomad is a musician based in Texas. Join us as we talk about creating art that speaks to yourself, dealing with the repercussions of sacrifice, and enjoying the small moments in life.You can find Abhi's music on all platforms @abhithenomad2022-03-2853 min
Project AlchemyLevent Yildezgoren - Bet on YourselfOn this episode, we talk with Levent Yildezgoren. Levent is the author of "Good Business in any language" and an entrepreneur.2022-03-1446 min
Project AlchemyDamian BruntonDamian Brunton is a photographer and videographer based in Los Angeles. Join us as we talk about his rise to success on Tik Tok, ups and downs of collaborating with other creators, and embracing opportunities as they come.2022-03-071h 09
Project AlchemyWest - create what you need toIn this episode, we sit down with West - a songwriter based in LA. We discuss perfecting your craft, finding clarity in your passions, and creating a plan to pursue them.2022-02-2846 min
Project AlchemyDeborah Smith - use dedication to your advantageDeborah Smith is a Co-Founder of the CenterCap group - an all female founded investment bank. Join us as we discuss her experience growing up on an Australian dairy farm, navigating work-life balance in investment banking, and starting her own firm.2022-02-2151 min
Project AlchemySebastian Gonzalez - build your audienceSebastian Gonzalez is a musician, releasing recordings of himself rapping and acting on social media platforms. He plans to release a debut EP soon, and has coined the term "OO I like THIS one" to be his own. Check him out! And give him a follow @theactualsebastian2022-02-0748 min
Project AlchemyTim Keenan - How to Engineer Success in Any Area of Your LifeOn Today's episode, I speak with Tim Keenan. Tim is an ultra successful entrepreneur. He is also the namesake of the Keenan Center, Ohio State's hub for entrepreneurial learning and exploration. He donated a sizable contribution to the now Keenan center which is building it's new headquarters set to be open to students in the fall of 2022.2022-02-0432 min
Project AlchemyBrian Ford - "Do it for the story" - Self Improvement DailyOn today's episode of the 5 AM Hustle podcast, Jack talks with Brian Ford. Brian is the host of the podcast self improvement daily. A podcast that has consistently uploaded everyday for years. He also runs a company called For Purpose, which offers assistance to non-profit organizations with their social campaigns. Brian has an incredible story and is very inspiring. If you want to connect with Brian you can find him on linkedIn @BrianFordIf you're interested in For Purpose go to for purpose.comListen to the Self Improvement Daily podcast on all platformsBrians...2022-01-3145 min
Project AlchemyJakob Matotek of Paradise Hills- Build your own realityIn this episode, we speak with Jakob Matotek2022-01-2430 min
Project AlchemyMark Gronowski Pt. 2- Learn to Play Within YourselfOn today's episode, Jack sits down with Mark Gronowski, a D1 Qaurterback out of South Dakota State. Mark had a breakout season his freshman year giving him many accolades. Unfortunately during the NCAA Championship Game he suffered an injury that would put him out of his entire Sophomore season. We go over how Mark dealt with pressure, earning the teams trust, his day to day workload, NIL deals, and more. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend.2022-01-1047 min
Project AlchemyJulian Sarafian - Dealing with mental health in high pressure environmentsJulian Sarafian is a former biglaw attorney turned mental health advocate -> join us as we talk about balancing professional goals with mental health, and dealing with anxiety.If you want to hear more from him, check him out @JulianSarafian on all platforms.2022-01-0347 min
Project AlchemyRatmir Timashev - The 3 keys to a successful businessRatmir Timashev is the Co-founder of Veeam, the leader of data management solutions, recovery, and backup that deliver modern data protection. Ratmir started his first company with his graduate student roomate at Ohio State. After selling it to microsoft and starting and selling a data protection company, Ratmir and his Co-founder started Veeam. In the interview we talked about Ratmir's mindset growing up, the keys to starting a successful business, the future of innovation at Ohio State, and many more exciting topics.2021-12-3127 min
Project AlchemySarah Sarkais - moving past struggleIn this episode, Namish talks to renowned psychologist Dr. Sarah Sarkais about navigating struggle, the psychology behind peak performance, and struggles with mental health.If you want to hear more about her, here's her website:https://drsarahsarkis.com/2021-12-2844 min
Project AlchemyLucas Williamson2021-12-2047 min
Project AlchemyBryan Clayton - DO the necessary workOn this podcast the boys talk with Bryan Clayton. He is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. On the podcast the boys spoke with Bryan about his journey from cutting his next door neighbors lawn to building one of the largest lawn care businesses in Tennesse and how he converted this knowledge to create Greenpal. Bryan shared his advice on being willing to start from grou...2021-12-1432 min
Project AlchemyNavy Seal Jon Macaskill - The Importance of MindfulnessOn this episode the boys speak with Jon Macaskill. Jon is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned leadership and mindfulness coach. During his 24-year Navy career, he served in multiple highly dynamic leadership positions from the battlefield to the operations center and the board room. The topics of todays episode includes mindfulness, stress, finding purpose, highschoo, and more. If you want to find more out about Jon click the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill/https://mentalkingmindfulness.com2021-12-0647 min
Project AlchemyDiane Allen - Find Your Flow StateOn this episode Namish speaks with Diane Allen. Diane is a professional violinist who now dedicates her time to helping teach others about flow and peak performance.2021-11-2232 min
Project AlchemyUsing painting as self therapy - o8liviouso8livious, or Lorenzo, is a prolific painter in college that portrays his personal experiences and emotions in complex and relatable paintings. He does weekly series where he delves deep into his psych to show the colorful embodiment of his emotions. You can find him at the following links...https://linktr.ee/o8livioushttps://www.instagram.com/o8livious/https://www.tiktok.com/@o8livious?https://www.redbubble.com/people/o8livious/shop2021-11-1535 min
Project AlchemyThe Dad Edge - Larry HagnerLarry Hagner, faced with a failing marriage and negligence towards his kids, decided to turn his life around. Now, he helps others do the same, at The Dad Edge - join us as we discuss growth in relationships, the beginning of bettering yourself, and how to navigate life post-college.2021-11-081h 09
Project AlchemyMichael Baren - International Cheer ChampionIn this episode, Namish and Jack talk with Michael Baren, a D1 Cheerleader and International Champion with Team USA. Michael sheds light on the work it took to get where he is, what working with Team USA is like, and how he dealt with the adversity of being a male gymnast.Here are links to some of his videos!https://olympics.com/en/video/cheerleading-day-1-icu-world-championships-and-junior-world-championships-virtuahttps://cheerunion.org/wc_virtual_21/Video is found under the tab "Saturday Performance Stream"Time stamp for both videos is 2:17:202021-10-2632 min
Project AlchemyKoya Webb - Control Your StateOn this episode of the podcast the boys talk to Koya Webb. She is a professional Yoga teacher but also specializes in breath work and meditation. Throughout their conversation they touched on topics such as Yoga, breath work, meditation, energy levels, and how to be present each and every day.2021-10-2343 min
Project AlchemyCalvin Cooper - Create Your Own OpportunitiesIn this episode Jack talks with CEO and Co-Founder of Rhove, a company making real estate accessible to anyone with $1. They talked about topics such as Venture Capital, Crypto Currency, Creating Opportunities, and what recruiters truly look for. Go to rhove.com to learn more about his company. You can find him on social. media @calvincooper2021-10-1527 min
Project AlchemyMax Klymenko - Win the Information WarMax Klymenko is the founder of Klym&co, an advertising business focused on creating social good through communication.2021-10-0845 min
Project AlchemyScott Griffin - Compassion Over CuriosityOn this episode of the 5 AM Hustle podcast, Jack talks with Scott Griffin an entrepreneur, executive, lecturer, and director of Entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University. Scott talks about leading with compassion over curiosity, his favorite lesson from his mentor, why collaboration is the best way to innovate, and why he chose to be an educator on top of being a businessman. If you like the podcast, make sure to rate it on iTunes and Spotify. We ask if you took value from this episode, share it with someone who might benefit from it. Keep Hustling, Jack and Namish.2021-10-0425 min
Project AlchemyArham Sheikh - Study Less to Do MoreOn this episode of the 5 AM Hustle Podcast, Jack talks with YouTuber Arham Sheikh. Arham focuses on teaching effective study strategies to help individuals find what works for them.2021-10-0151 min
Project AlchemyTej Patel - Adding Value to Your AudienceTej Patel is a Creative Director, Filmmaker, and Photographer. Check him out here - https://www.tejpatel.com/2021-09-2754 min
Project AlchemyBudgeting your time with the number 168In this episode, Namish discusses how you can budget your time week by week, and what you should prioritize.2021-09-1905 min
Project AlchemyKen Joslin - Grow Stack DriveToday on the Podcast, Jack talks with Ken Joslin about how young entrepreneurs can take control of their minds to become successful.2021-09-0849 min
Project AlchemyJay Samit - Future Proofing YouIn this podcast, the boys talk with Jay Samit. Jay is an entrepreneur that has been disrupting industries for years with his innovation. He is an International best selling author and has worked with entrepreneurs like Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Steven Speilberg, and Steve Jobs. Throughout the episode they talked about Future Proofing You, the best book for millennial and Get Z to set themselves up for success down the road, how to find mentors, and how to be a disruptor.2021-09-0355 min
Project AlchemyJune OutroHere's a recap of June with key takeaways, and a brief explanation of what July will look like.2021-07-0104 min
Project AlchemyDon't just seize opportunities, create them2021-06-2208 min
Project AlchemyNavigating Forced ChangeIn this episode, Namish talks about exploring change in inevitable situations, and moving on to future experiences.2021-06-1505 min
Project AlchemyI graduated... Now What?In this episode Jack goes over the weird transition after graduating highschool, how to make the most of it, and transition smoothly to college.2021-06-0816 min
Project AlchemyPositive Psychology with Dr. GellerIn this episode we talk with Dr. Geller for the second time. He explains to us the importance of positive psychology in this day and age.2021-05-2246 min
Project AlchemyAsking for helpFor the first episode of mental health month, Namish talks about the first stage to mental development - acknowledgement2021-05-0504 min
Project AlchemyHamza Khan- Leadership ReinventedIn this episode, Namish and Jack speak with returning guest Hamza Khan about his new book leadership reinvented.2021-04-3056 min
Project AlchemyLEADERSHIP: OutroIn this episode Jack and Namish recap all that they have covered over the course of the month all about leadership. They revealed what they believe to be the most undervalued aspect of leadership. You.2021-04-2905 min
Project AlchemyLEADERSHIP: Servant LeadershipNamish walks us through the concept of servant leadership: being a leader FOR those around you, and talks about how we can implement it into our organizations.2021-04-2604 min
Project AlchemyOllie HendersonOllie Henderson is the founder of Bamyazi, a work life balance company. Join us as we talk about maintaining balance in life, starting a business, and taking care of mental health.2021-04-2337 min
Project AlchemyLEADERSHIP: Extreme OwnershipTodays episode is a breakdown of the concept of extreme ownership. This idea was made popular by Navy Seal and leadership expert, Jocko Willink. In this episode I'll share his story, what extreme ownership is, and how you can utilize it in your own life.2021-04-2110 min
Project AlchemyLEADERSHIP: Leading from the backIn this episode, Jack breaks down how to lead even when you aren't in charge. The old concept of leaders always being in the spotlight is not longer true. Leaders come from all areas of a team and are needed in different situations. Learn how to decide when it's the right time to show your leadership skills to your team and decision makers.2021-04-1407 min
Project AlchemySarry IbrahimSarry Ibrahim is the founder of Finassetprotection - a company working to help you understand more about your finances2021-04-0928 min
Project AlchemyHABITS: Breaking Bad HabitsIn this episode Jack Talks about the strategies to breaking bad habits.2021-03-2910 min
Project AlchemySean CastrinaSean Castrina is an entrepreneur and host of the "10 Minute Entrepreneur" podcast2021-03-1941 min
Project AlchemyHABITS: Starting a HabitIn this episode, Namish helps you lay down the framework for a productive habits month, by giving out strategies for success.2021-03-0305 min
Project AlchemyHABITS: IntroductionIn todays episode Jack and Namish talk about what to expect in the next coming month. March's theme is all about habits. They will break down different aspects of habits twice a week. The topics they will go over include, starting a new habit, utilizing an accountability partner, lifestyle habits, getting past roadblocks, finding the right habits for you, productivity habits, mental health habits, and breaking bad habits. Email 5AMHustlepodcast@gmail.com for the show notes and this months worksheet.2021-03-0107 min
Project AlchemySelf Integrity and Keeping Others TrustTodays episode dives into self integrity and how you can focus on executing on the small promises you tell yourself to help keep strong trust and integrity between the people around you.2021-02-2405 min
Project AlchemySid SudhirSid Sudhir is the founder of The Master Cylinder.2020-12-1333 min
Project AlchemyLet's take it one step at a timeIn this episode, Namish takes you through an unfiltered segment on tackling seemingly large problems2020-11-3006 minProject AlchemyNicky Hayes -A deep dive into business psychologyNicky Hayes is an author of dozens of psychology book including the book that introduced to her called Understanding Psychology. It is a great book for anyone looking for a thorough introduction to the topic.
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2020-11-2047 minProject AlchemyPaul Tasner - It’s never too late to chase your dreamsIn today's episode we talked with Paul Tasner. Paul is a 40 year corporate employee turned entrepreneur at the age of 66. We get into topics such as his decision to become an entrepreneur, environmental issues our country is facing, why older entrepreneurs are more successful, and choosing a life of happiness over money.
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2020-09-271h 00Project AlchemyAnaisa Acharya - Overcoming doubt to achieve your goalsAnaisa is the CEO of colors for change, a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that collects art supplies and sends them to areas that need them most. If you liked this interview, make sure to check out her blog, titled anaisalife.
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2020-09-1628 minProject AlchemyFarris GoseaIn this episode Jack and Farris discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur. Farris gives light on how he was able to translate his success on the court to the business world. Stay tuned to get a better understanding about real estate and how you could get started today. 2020-09-0746 min
Project AlchemyPerspective with Namish and JackToday Namish and Jack talk about perspective - why it's so important to have, and how to build it. Make sure to check out Namish's medium profile @namishkaistha and give his article some love, and rate the podcast.2020-08-1912 min
Project AlchemyDr. Langer Part 1 - leading with compassionJoin us as we dive into a discussion with Dr. David Langer, Chair of Lenox Hill Neurosurgery, into how he built up the department from the ground up, leading with compassion, and cultivating healthy competition.2020-08-1739 min
Project AlchemyCharles Snead - attitude is everythingIn this episode, Namish and Jack talk with Professor Snead of the University of Alabama. As the Director of the Music Department, Professor Snead provided us with a valuable insight into ideas of leadership instead of dictatorship, how to build mental discipline, and doing instead of thinking.2020-08-0856 min
Project AlchemySanjeev Sarin - know your worthToday, Namish and Jack talk to Sanjeev Sarin - social media influencer - about what it means to be happy, helping others, and who to put your energy into. If you like this interview, please be sure to check out Sanjeev on TikTok and Youtube @jeevyboi, and Youtube @jeevyboi_2020-08-0552 minProject AlchemyAnn Zaprazny - Using the Mental to Further the PhysicalJoin Jack and Namish as they talk to Ann Zaprazny - a mental sports trainer, who talks to them about how others can use their minds and mindfulness to create stronger, more meaningful experiences in every aspect of their lives.
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2020-08-0354 minProject AlchemyTommy Jackett - Working Against the oddsOur guest today is Tommy Jackett - Co-Host of the Daily Talk Show podcast based in Australia. In this episode we covered discipline, overcoming self doubt, and creating content that makes you happy. Make sure to check out Tommy's podcast, the Daily Talk Show, on all platforms.
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Project AlchemyAnthony Cheam - making the most out of what you haveIn this episode, Namish and Jack have a discussion with Anthony Cheam, who is a motivational speaker, podcaster, and life coach. We discuss making the most out of what you have, overcoming mental barriers to doubt, and self care.2020-07-311h 14Project AlchemyKevin Taylor - Find Problems that need solvingOn today's podcast we talked with Kevin Taylor. Kevin is an entrpreneur who has been coding since he was a child. He starting a software consulting bussiness that was very successful and even had groupon as a client. He now is a professor at Stetson University and Angel Investor. If you want to connect with him or find out more information look below. Stetson Entrepreneurship ProgramTwitterBlog
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2020-07-2158 minProject AlchemySimran Jeet Singh - Humility is the connector of all peopleSimran Jeet Singh is an educator, author, scholar, and activist. His work is centered around spirituality and religion but recently he has been helping start the dialogue about race. In this discussion we talked about what people need to do to better understand each other and their religious beliefs. An important topic we brought up was the importance of religion and the effects of extremist religion.
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2020-06-171h 03Project AlchemyTravis Watts - Designing Your lifestyle with Passive investingTravis Watts is a full time passive investor. In our conversation we discuss what passive investing is and how anyone can take advantage of it. He also talks about the importance of building a lifestyle you want and having revenue streams to count on if things go badly.
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2020-06-0244 minProject AlchemyBarry Houser - How to Lead with PurposeBarry Houser is the associate director of bands and director of marching Illini at university of Illinois Urbana champaign and runs Smith Walbridge. In this episode Barry Talks about what it means to be a true leader, how to manage a group, and how to cultivate an environment.
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2020-05-3147 minProject AlchemyGraham Betchart - The Man who helped shape Aaron Gordon MentallyGraham Betchart is one of the world's best performance coaches. He works with some of the top NBA players including Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons, Andrew Wiggins, Karl Anthony Townes, and many more. In this interview we talk about how to build confidence, understand emotions, and most importantly be present in whatever you may do. Check out Graham's Website: https://www.grahambetchart.comFind out more about Lucid Mental Training: https://www.getlucid.comHere is Graham's Book Playing Present: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Present-Training-Program-Basketball/dp/0996360905
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2020-05-2551 minProject AlchemyChip Staley - Music Is More Important than you thinkIn this interview we talked with Chip Staley about how music really impacts us and the lessons it can teach us all. Chip Staley has been a music educator for almost 20 years, serving as the fine arts department chair at Neuqua Valley where the school was twice recognized as a grammy signature school, and now he’s the president and founder of ARTspeaks, an organization dedicated to uplifting music in our communities, alongside with teaching classes at the merit school of music and the Vandercook college of music. With Chip's expertise we were able to discuss music's relation to bu...2020-05-2459 minProject AlchemyRocky Garza - Identity Coach - 4 Questions to Understand yourself BetterRocky Garza is an identity coach. He does what is called identity mapping which is where he is able to ask people questions and help them to understand what is rather than positive or negative. His book Kill Doubt Build Conviction, which will be released late summer, talks about how to get rid of your inner doubt in a pocket book format. The book also teaches how to build confidence and conviction in the day to day life you may live. Make sure to rate the podcast.Rocky Garza Website
2020-05-1943 minProject AlchemyJamy Bechler - Lead by Building Trust, impacting those who trust youJamy Bechler was a college basketball coach for 20 years and now helps coaches coach and leaders lead. He goes into businesses and teams to help their leaders understand how to get the most out of their employees and players all while building a culture for success. In this interview we discuss everything from leadership, culture, building character, dealing with mistakes, and what players and employees can do to make an immediate impact on their team. Make sure to rate the podcast and share the episode if you like it!Jamy's Website: https://jamybechler.comJamy's Podcast: https://jamybechler.com/podcast/2020-05-191h 25Project AlchemyVince Murdock - MMA Fighter Battling Back from Brain SurgeryVince Murdock is a successful MMA fighter with a 12-3 professional record. He got into mixed martial arts after getting into some trouble in high school and just kept with it. After gaining notoriety at amateur fights he knew it was time to go professional. He moved to Sacramento to join Team Alpha Male with MMA legend Urijah Faber. In the past year Vince has also battled moyamoya a brain disease. He was told by many doctors he would not compete again. He received the 15 hour surgery from the most known specialist of the disease and Vince will know...2020-05-181h 01Project AlchemySean Considine - From College Walk on to Super Bowl ChampionSean Considine is a small town guy who has an extraordinary work ethic. He was an average athlete growing up but became a force to be reckoned with on the football field. He took a walk on spot at University of Iowa and as a Junior became a recognized player with hopes of the draft. Sean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the First Pick of the Fourth Round of the Draft. He had an 8 Year Career as a Safety and special teams specialist and in his final year won a Super Bowl with the Ravens. Sean gives...2020-05-1558 minProject AlchemyJared Donaldson - Top 50 Tennis Player in the World - Control What You Can ControlJared Donaldson came on to the professional tennis scene at age 17. He has evolved to become a great player and at the age of 21 he reached his highest ranking of 48 in the world. Jared goes into some of the best lessons he has learned from his coaches, how he controls his emotions, and how any athlete can improve.
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2020-05-141h 17Project AlchemyDr. Scott Geller - Courage Integrity and HumilityDr. Scott Geller is a psychology professor at Virginia Tech University. He has had over 50 years of experience in his field and has written many books. His now main mission is the movement “actively caring for people” after the tragic event that happened over a decade ago at the university. Our conversation covered topics such as empowerment, stress, self motivation, behavioralism, humanism, and many more. Make sure to rate the podcast on iTunes.Actively Caring For People
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2020-05-131h 00Project AlchemyJamie Mushlin - Two Decisions in Life - Fail or SucceedJamie Mushlin has been in the training industry for 35 years. He started his first gym almost 20 years ago. Jamie suffered a life threatening brain tumor that took away his hearing in his left year and effected his equilibrium and balance on his left side. Jamie teaches us that when you decide you have one decision, succeeding, then you can get through tougher times than you thought. He also breaks down the power of working out and how to use your why to fuel your big picture goal. Make sure to rate the podcast.
Follow us @Projectalchemyco on...2020-05-1245 minProject AlchemyDean Savarino - Building Wealth in Real EstateDean Savarino started his lawnscaping company almost 30 years ago in his 20s. He then decided to become the industry expert in his area and do "hardscaping" which is outdoor patios and living spaces. Dean explains what made him successful in business. His motto is, "I'm too stupid to know I can't do something" which allows him to reach for big goals fearlessly. Dean has also build a lot of wealth in real estate investing. Although recently he had a large roadblock, Dean has come back even stronger and has been adapting to these strange times of COVID-19. Make sure...2020-05-1148 minProject AlchemyScott Todnem - Being Yourself is the Best Thing You Can DoScott Todnem is a very well rounded guy. He is a Health Teacher, Author, Podcaster, Speaker, Crossfit Instructor, and the occasional poet. He was the recipient of the 2019 National Health Teacher of the year. Scott talks about how he impacts students and navigates the tough topics that involve a health class curriculum. He also shares a lot of great life advice along the way.
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2020-05-0750 minProject AlchemyZeke Clark - Give 110% effort 100% of the timeZeke Clark is a University of Illinois tennis player. As a Junior competitor he was a Blue Chip recruit and reached a highest ranking of 3 in the country. Zeke is one of the hardest workers in the NCAA. In this episode he discusses why he has been able to reach such success without putting too much pressure on himself. He also explains why he works so hard and has so much grit. Zeke has learned a lot of lessons from his coaches at U of I and goes into what pieces of advice has helped him most in his...2020-05-041h 03Project AlchemyJammal Lemy - Creating the Largest Youth Led Movement in Modern HistoryIn this episode we speak with Jammal Lemy. He is one of the first members of the March For our Lives movement and the creative director. He was a part of the Road to change which was a 60 day tour around the U.S to push gun reform and register voters across the country. The group would host town halls, events, and gatherings including an 800,000 strong march in D.C. Jammal was the creator of the well known QR code American flag merchandise which caused hundreds of thousands to vote. Jammal has a lot of life lessons he has l...2020-05-031h 02Project AlchemyProject Revolution - Two Teens Inspiring Political Change In this Episode Namish and Jack talk with Brindet and Sahaja of Project Revolution. Project Revolution is a blog where they talk about political issues. These two teens started this as a way to voice their opinions and they are proving that age doesn't limit you to what you can achieve. They have also hosted a town hall event with state representatives and other local government officials. Go to http://projectrevolution.blog if you are interested in finding out more.
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2020-05-0243 minProject AlchemyKevin Zhang- $0-20 Million in one yearKevin Zhang is the creator of a wildly successful Ecommerce business and the youngest member of the Forbes council. He started with $3000 in his pocket and turned it into 20 million in just one year. Kevin is able to simplify why people are successful in every realm of their life. He explains how he was able to look into the future and make decisions now based on the lifestyle he wants later. Kevin also wants to inspire and help the next generation of Ecommerce millionaires. He has created GenerationE which is his community of young Ecommerce students. Zhang is a...2020-04-2646 min