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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/ You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1

Against The Odds

#58 - Fixing the education system for good - 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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/ You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1

#57 - Escaping the rat race(the correct way) - Sarah Edwards(Copper+Cloves)

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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/ You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1

#56 - Set the right Lifestyle Goals - Behram Siganporia(Singer & Songwriter - Best Kept Secret)

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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/ You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1

#55 - Earn serious Money while pursuing your Passion - Varun Murali(Band Member - Swarathma)

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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/ You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1

#54 - Advice for Creators(even if you are not one) - Subodh Sankar(Founder of Atta Galatta)

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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#53 - Why mastering an art form is not easy - Suman Kumar (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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Check out Part 1 here. Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#52 - Most things are not in your control - Vivek Ram (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. Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Community Partner: https://www.instagram.com/openjammstudios Collaboration with Hubhopper Studio: https://studio.hubhopper.com Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#51 - Happiness brings you success(not the other way around) - Sal Yusuf (Part 2)

It'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! Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#50 - How I started making serious money from my podcast - Akash Damodaran

Suman 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. Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#49 - Storytelling and its challenges - Suman Kumar

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.   Leave a rating and review if you like what you're hearing! Our Audio Partner(Sennheiser): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#48 - Creating a community the individual way - Vivek Ram (Part 1)

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 with silly jokes. Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Community Partner: https://www.instagram.com/openjammstudios Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#47 - How to get yourself to Focus - Macwin Ian D'souza(Mac Macha)

In #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. Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Community Partner: https://www.instagram.com/openjammstudios Collaboration with Hubhopper Studio: https://studio.hubhopper.com Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#46 - Your Intuition is a Superpower - Sal Yusuf

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. Connect with Urvashi HV here: https://linktr.ee/takeiteasypolicy Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Community Partner: https://www.instagram.com/openjammstudios Collaboration with Hubhopper Studio: https://studio.hubhopper.com Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#45 - Say No to Lifestyle Creep - Urvashi HV (Part 2)

As 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. Our Partners: Sennheiser(Audio Partner): https://shop.sennheiserindia.com/collections/professional-studio-recordings Community Partner: https://www.instagram.com/openjammstudios Collaboration with Hubhopper Studio: https://studio.hubhopper.com Connect with me: Website: https://www.akashdamodaran.com All Podcast links: https://www.akashdamodaran.com/podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/AkashDamodaran-Instagram Video Podcast Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoA3JiiMKpBN3nC8l1Ihyk7hZUUTSgM1 You can find all the equipment I use here(Affiliate Links): https://kit.co/akashdamodaran/shooting-recording-equipment

#44 - Why you should keep learning - Varijashree Venugopal

This show is all about inspiring people to take the unconventional path and lead a life that is truly fulfilling and rewarding. Entrepreneur, Tech Enthusiast and host, Akash Damodaran, has captivating conversations with talented 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 change our lives and these are no different. Tune into these conversations for the right kick of motivation and take the leap to a truly purposeful life. Hit that Follow/Subscribe button now!