In a world obsessed with hustle and burnout, Raj Khedun is here to remind us that real wellness starts with your breath.

Raj is the Managing Director of Keep Fit Kingdom, a health and wellness brand with a mission to help a billion people live to 100. He’s also the creator of the 3:3 Metaverse Breathing Method, a powerful yet simple technique that reduces stress, heals insomnia, and helps you reclaim control of your body with no meds & no noise.

We talk about the real cost of ignoring your mental health, how to reset your nervous system in minutes, and why fitness is less about reps and more about rhythm.

If you’re tired of being tired, overwhelmed by wellness advice, or just need to breathe better, this one’s for you.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Buy me a Coffee

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Jamie Hughes is a social psychologist, certified therapeutic writing instructor, and the author of several mental health books but his real gift lies in helping people feel seen in the middle of their storms. In this episode, we talk about trauma, self-care that actually works, managing anxiety and ADHD, and what resilience really looks like when it’s not performative.

Whether you’re trying to heal, support someone else, or just feel less alone in the process, this conversation gives you more than hope. It gives you tools.

Connect with Jamie: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Buy me a Coffee

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Feeling stuck in your career, health, or relationships even though you’re doing “everything right”?

Dr. Alain Salas knows exactly what that’s like.
A best-selling author, chiropractic physician, and the creator of the Mind Clearing System, Dr. Salas went from living the dream to total collapse, losing his business, his marriage, and even facing cancer.

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Alain opens up about the hidden mental scripts that run our lives, how he uncovered the patterns sabotaging his success, and the 3-step method that helped him reclaim health, love, and purpose.

Whether you're a high-achiever secretly burning out or someone trying to heal deeply rooted self-doubt, this episode is a breakthrough moment waiting to happen.

We cover:
The real meaning of “limiting beliefs” and how to find yours
Why strategy fails when your subconscious disagrees
The mind-body connection behind burnout, illness & self-sabotage
How to clear old patterns and attract aligned success

Dr. Salas has worked with over 4,000 clients across the US and Europe, and his insights are powerful for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals looking to rewrite their story.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Buy me a Coffee

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Sam Mitchell doesn’t just talk about autism he lives it, owns it, and redefines what it means.
As the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, Sam has interviewed legends like Temple Grandin and Mick Foley. But his real impact is proving that success doesn’t come in spite of being different, it often comes because of it.

In this episode, Sam joins host Pratyush to talk about breaking stigma, starting a business as a teenager, surviving internet pressure, and the truth about building confidence in a world that still doesn’t fully get neurodiversity.
It’s raw. It’s uplifting. And it’s the reminder you didn’t know you needed: You’re not behind. You’re just different. And different might be your superpower.

Tune in to hear:

• What inspired Sam’s award-winning podcast
• The biggest myth about autism he wants to destroy
• How he’s built a brand, a business, and a movement before 21
• What schools, parents, and creators need to rethink now

Connect with Sam:
Website | YouTube | Podcast

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Buy me a Coffee

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Mark Steven Porro never planned to move back home and become a full-time caregiver for his 89-year-old mother but when “the call” came, everything changed. In this heartfelt episode, Mark shares his honest, humorous, and award-winning journey of role reversal, writing his debut memoir A Cup of Tea on the Commode, and what caregiving taught him about trust, legacy, and unconditional love.

A must-listen for anyone walking with aging parents, grandparents or carrying stories they’re still figuring out how to tell.

Connect with Mark:
Book | Website | YouTube | Facebook

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Buy me a Coffee

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Season 2 of The Underdog Protagonist comes to a close. 24 episodes of honesty, uncertainty, growth, and showing up through the messy middle.

In this finale, Pratyush reflects on what this season really meant, why some dreams go quiet but never die, and what’s coming next.

🎙 What’s ahead in Season 3:

• A shift from solo episodes to real conversations.
• Guests who are still building, quietly, powerfully, authentically.
• Unfiltered stories from people who remember what it means to be an underdog.
  
  

Season 3 will bring stronger uploads, deeper insights, and more impact without losing the raw spirit that made this podcast what it is.

If you’ve been here through Season 2, thank you. If you’re just joining in, you’re right on time.

Catch up on past episodes now, and subscribe to get notified when Season 3 drops. 

Follow us on social media for sneak peeks + guest reveals.]

Support the Cause: Buy Me a Coffee

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

The last year has been the year of rebrands. From global giants like Pepsi, Jaguar, and PayPal to design-savvy shifts from SanDisk, Miro, and Sprite. But not all makeovers are created equal. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the brands that nailed it, the ones that sparked backlash, and the hidden messages behind every pixel change.
We go inside the pitch room, break down the meme economy of rebrands, and explore what aesthetic shifts are really telling your customers and your investors. Have they truly gone from memes to making millions?
This isn’t just about logos. It’s about positioning, perception, and why “safe” is sometimes the riskiest move in a noisy market.
If you’re a designer, strategist, founder, or creator trying to make sense of 2025’s branding chaos, this episode is your blueprint for clarity.

Transcript:

00:00 A glance into the past year
02:17 The rebrands that popped
08: 45 The controversy bait
14:40 Rebrands that felt flat
18:55 Toolkit to make it pop
20:35 Break
22:17 What rebrands are really saying?
23:03 Danger of playing too safe
25:35 Visual landscape of 2025
27:22 Truth about pitching designs to a founder
28:35 What rebrands actually do?
29:57 The meme economy
31:02 The work beneath the surface
31:58 Conclusion

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Support the Cause: Buy Me a Coffee
Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Everyone’s a creator now, especially the people who never wanted to be. Founders, VCs, product managers... they’re all publishing, performing, and building personal brands in public.

In this episode of In the Feed, Pratyush explores the strange, quiet shift where builders are now storytellers, and creators are being pushed behind the scenes.

We ask:

• What happens when startup CEOs get better reach than full-time creators?
• Why does algorithmic attention reward status over originality?
• Where do actual creators fit in this new ecosystem?

If you’ve felt invisible in a sea of polished founder content, this one’s for you. It’s not about resentment. It’s about reclaiming what creators do best: seeing things clearly, and telling the truth before it trends.

Topics covered:

• The burnout loop between founders & creators
• Ghostwriting culture and creative commodification
• How to own your POV in a performative world
• Building depth when others are optimizing for reach

This episode is for:
 Creators. Freelancers. Designers. Storytellers.
 Anyone still building without the spotlight and trying to make it matter.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Support the Cause: Buy Me a Coffee
Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

What keeps a creator going when the money isn’t?

In this solo episode, Pratyush takes you on a raw, vulnerable, and unfiltered journey into the reality of building when you're broke, not just financially, but emotionally and mentally too.

This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a mirror, a reset, and a permission slip for every underdog who's still creating while silently surviving.

In this audio experience, we explore:

• The emotional toll of creating with zero returns
• The shame around not monetizing your passion
• The difference between passion and profit
• Real stories of quiet persistence
• Why creating while broke still matters
• How to reclaim your identity when the numbers don’t match the effort

If you’ve ever whispered “what’s the point?” while still pressing record, this episode is the answer you didn’t know you needed.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

We live in an era obsessed with numbers - reach, likes, followers, engagement rates. But what happens when you’re doing everything right… and the metrics still don’t move?

In this episode of In The Feed, we explore a question creators rarely ask out loud: If growth isn’t visible… is it still real? Host Pratyush peels back the illusion of "growth equals visibility" and invites you into a quieter, more powerful narrative. One where growth is defined by alignment, clarity, and inner evolution, not just dashboards.

If you've ever doubted your progress because it didn’t trend, if you've burned out trying to perform “success” online, or if you’re ready to reclaim your definition of winning, this is your space.

Featuring reflections on emotional resilience, creative identity, hidden growth signals, and a quiet dare that might just shift how you show up forever.

If you’ve been showing up but still feel unseen, this one’s for you. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:27 The Episode That Changed a Life

02:45 The Realest Metric of All

03:37 Why We Obsess Over Numbers

04:28 Expression vs. Impression: The Metrics Trap

05:15 Creators Who Win Quietly

06:08 The Moment You Stop Posting for Proof

06:30 Rethinking Growth

07:53 5 Real Growth Metrics That Algorithms Can’t Track

09:33 Felt Metrics vs. Feed Metrics

09:59 The Truth About Consistency and Creativity

10:23 The Quiet Win That No One Saw (But Changed Everything)

10:46 A Radical Suggestion

11:28 The Final Reframe

11:44 The Quiet Dare

12:18 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

What happens when you keep building and no one sees it? This raw, solo episode is a cinematic deep-dive into the quiet chaos behind creative progress. From burnout and breakdowns to small wins and identity resets, Pratyush shares the truth behind the invisible work, the part of your journey that doesn’t get claps, likes, or viral moments… but changes everything.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, paused your passion, or felt lost in the middle of your creative climb, this episode is your permission to continue. Quietly. Honestly. Unapologetically.

Whether you’re a designer, creator, founder, or just in the fog, this one’s for the ones still working in the shadows. Your story matters, even when it’s not seen.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode of In the Feed from The Underdog Protagonist, we dive into the deeper side of personal branding and the quiet burnout many creators are facing today. From the polished, performative trends to the cookie-cutter templates we all seem to be stuck in, we explore the question: Has personal branding lost its soul?

Pratyush reflects on the overwhelming pressure to stay relevant and the fear of not fitting in, all while discussing how personal brands are slowly becoming homogenous. He shares the painful truth about optimizing for performance over authenticity and how to reconnect with your true voice as a creator.

With practical tips on rebuilding your brand from the inside out, this episode is a wake-up call to anyone feeling disconnected in the content creation space. If you’ve ever wondered whether your personal brand still feels like you or has just become another performance, this episode is for you. 

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this premiere episode of Mindset in the Margins, we’re unpacking a feeling so many of us quietly carry, loneliness in the hustle era. When you're posting like clockwork, growing a brand, juggling a dozen dreams, and still feel unseen... what do you do with that?

This isn't about burnout or productivity. It's about presence. In this deeply personal audio essay, I reflect on the difference between being seen and being known, the walls we build while building, and what it takes to reconnect in a world designed to distract.

If you've ever felt alone in the middle of everything, this one’s for you.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

You’re sitting on brilliant ideas, unfinished projects, or vulnerable stories - but they never see the light of day. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, I dive deep into the fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt that keep us from sharing our work with the world. More importantly, I explore what it costs us when we stay silent, and what changes when we finally speak up.

Inside this episode, we'll explore:

• The real reasons we hold back
• What we lose by not sharing
• My own story of missed momentum
• How to reframe “sharing” as an act of service
• Tactical ways to share imperfectly and often

This one’s personal, honest, and a reminder that your work was never meant to be hidden.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

After a four-month pause, I’m back behind the mic. This time, with more clarity, purpose, and truth than ever before. In this deeply personal comeback episode, I reflect on the silent reset I didn’t plan but desperately needed. It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t quitting. It was life demanding a recalibration.

We talk about what happens when passion takes a backseat to survival, why rest isn’t weakness, and how even breaks can bring breakthroughs. This isn’t just a return, it’s a reminder: sometimes the path forward starts with stepping back.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for pausing something you love, or questioned whether you’re still “on the right track”, this episode is your permission slip to rethink what progress really looks like.

In this episode you'll know:

• The truth behind the 4-month hiatus
• How overload taught me to rebuild my system
• The mindset shift that helped me return to podcasting
• Lessons from Think Again & Atomic Habits
• Why your break might be part of your breakthrough

Let this be your reminder: passion doesn’t disappear, it waits. And when you're ready, it welcomes you back.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Are your weeks starting off in chaos?
In this episode of Recharge Sundays, we’re diving into the art of the Sunday reset with a simple, 4-step routine to help you reflect, recharge, and refocus for the week ahead.

Forget complicated schedules and long vision board sessions. This is all about creating a routine that works for YOU. Whether you have 10 minutes or 20, you’ll learn how to reflect on wins, organize your space, set intentional goals, and unwind so you can start Monday with clarity and purpose. Listen in and build a reset routine tailored to your goals and lifestyle!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:00 Why a weekly reset matters?
02:35 4 key components of a weekly reset
05:15 Quick reset routines
10:09 The framework to create your own reset routine
11:13 Recharge Sundays Challenge
12:00 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Ever feel wiped out by the end of the day and wonder where all your energy went? In this episode of Recharge Sundays, we’re uncovering the invisible energy leaks that quietly drain your focus, motivation, and joy, sometimes without you even realizing it.

We’ll dive into the 4 main types of leaks and cover practical strategies to plug them for good. By the end, you’ll have actionable tools to protect your energy, reset your focus, and approach the week with clarity and purpose. Tune in to reclaim your power and take control of your energy!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:18 What is an energy leak?
03:11 The 4 types of energy leaks
05:19 The 5 strategies to plug energy drains
06:56 Recharge Sunday challenge
07:37 Final thoughts

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

What if I told you that just 3 minutes could change your entire week? Sounds too good to be true, right? In this episode of Recharge Sundays from The Underdog Protagonist, we explore the 3-Minute Rule, how tiny habits can create big shifts in your energy, focus, and creativity.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lacking focus, this episode will prove that big changes don’t require big effort. It’s time to reset, recharge, and thrive, 3 minutes at a time. Join me for a challenge this week and watch what happens when you start small.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:04 Why do small habits matter?
03:06 The science behind why small habits work
04:35 Three 3 minute habits to recharge your energy
06:31 The challenge to reset your creative energy
07:04 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Life doesn’t always go as planned. When failure strikes, it’s easy to feel defeated or question your abilities. But what if failure is actually a stepping stone to something better?

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, I get personal as I share stories of my own failures (as a creator/freelancer): product launches that didn’t work, creative challenges I couldn’t finish, and routines that fell apart. More importantly, I reflect on the powerful lessons I’ve learned from these setbacks and how they’ve shaped my mindset and approach to success.

We’ll explore why failure is never the end of the story, how to reframe setbacks as opportunities, and practical strategies for bouncing back stronger. Whether you’re stuck in frustration or looking for inspiration to try again, this episode is packed with insights to help you pivot, adapt, and thrive.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:58 Tackling personal failures
05:14 How to move forward and pivot
09:24 How starting small minimizes failures
12:42 Maintaining mental wellbeing
13:10 Question of the week


About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

If you want to skyrocket your personal or professional growth, then this episode is for you. Discover tips on how you to discover your potential, learn from others and take your performance to its peak.

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we are joined with Alan Lazaros, an entrepreneur and a peak performance coach helping individuals to unleash their hidden potential for maximum growth in their careers. If you want to feel unstuck and tap into that hidden inner strength then listen till the end.

PS. The audio quality of this episode isn't the best. Sincere apologies for the same. But the value shared here is immense. You listening till the end means the world.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:03 The long journey
11:20 How to take your performance to its peak?
15:57 The mindset shift for stop searching for easy ways out
26:13 How to induce smart work?
33:43 Trying to stay happy even in adversities
35:58 How to be resourceful with what you have?
44:56 Keeping faith and putting consistent efforts
48: 51 Should you rather save or invest?
52: 10 Mindset shifts for struggling individuals


About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Sharing your story can feel overwhelming, but it’s also one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and others. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we’re diving deep into The Fear of Sharing, why it feels so scary, how to overcome self-doubt, and why your voice truly matters. 

I’ll share personal experiences, including my own struggles with vulnerability, fear of judgment, and self-doubt. We’ll explore how storytelling fosters connection, empowers you to reclaim your narrative, and inspires those who might be facing the same challenges.

If you’ve ever hesitated to share your work, experiences, or achievements, this episode will give you the tools to take that first step. From practical tips to a challenge designed to help you step out of your comfort zone, this is your guide to embracing imperfection and finding the courage to share your story. Oh, and did I tell you that your story is responsible for your personal branding? Well, now you know.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:32 Why does sharing feel so scary?
04:32 Why does your story matter?
07:22 How to overcome the fear of sharing?
08:44 Challenge to improve storytelling
09:42 Summary

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Are you more productive and creative in the morning, or do your best ideas come to life under the stars? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we explore the timeless debate between morning and night workflows and how they impact creativity and productivity.

From the freshness of early mornings to the calm focus of late nights, I’ll dive into the science and share personal insights as a self-proclaimed night owl, and provide actionable tips to help you optimize your creative flow. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, this episode will guide you in embracing what works best for your unique energy and focus.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:04 Why the day of time matters?
03:00 Pros and cons of morning workflows
04:45 Pros and cons of night workflows
06:00 Figuring out your creative peak
07:52 Tips to optimize your workflow
09:36 Are mornings better or nights? 
10:05 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Feeling stuck with last week’s baggage? It’s time to let go and make room for the fresh energy you need to tackle the week ahead. In this Recharge Sundays episode, we’re diving into the mindset and habits that help you reset, refocus, and recharge your creative energy.

From decluttering your workspace to clearing your mental clutter, we’ll explore how small wins can fuel big progress. I’ll also share my personal struggles with self-doubt, the strategies I’ve used to break tasks into manageable steps, and why celebrating each little milestone matters more than you think.

Plus, I’ll challenge you to reconnect with your bigger vision and offer practical rituals to spark creativity, not just on Sundays, but whenever you need a boost. This episode is your guide to balancing ambition with rest, building confidence through action, and stepping into the week ahead with purpose and clarity.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:55 The Baggage
03:13 The Challenge to Declutter
04:58 Small Wins
08:54 The Lost Vision
10:06 Recharge Ritual
12:09 Mantra for the Week
12:40 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Welcome to Recharge Sundays, a weekly series from The Underdog Protagonist. In this episode, we explore the importance of recharging your mind, body, and creative energy to prevent burnout, boost productivity, and foster personal growth.

Discover how to reflect on your wins, overcome challenges, and reset your space to fuel creativity and focus for the week ahead. Learn why small rituals, decluttering, and intentional goal-setting can help you approach your work, creativity, and personal life with clarity and resilience.

Packed with practical tips, personal insights, and a mantra to guide your week, this episode will inspire you to embrace progress over perfection. Whether you’re chasing big dreams, building meaningful projects, or simply looking to start fresh, Recharge Sundays is your creative reset button.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:14 What it means to truly recharge?
02:28 Benefits of a recharged mind?
03:56 Weekly exercise to reflect
05:47 How to declutter our mind?
07:57 Plan and prepare
09:35 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode, Pratyush dives deep into the challenges of staying inspired, maintaining motivation, and sustaining creative energy in everyday life. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, we explore five practical strategies to overcome creative slumps and build habits that foster consistency and productivity.

Discover how to create effective creative rituals, embrace personal growth, and reframe challenges as opportunities. Learn why seeking new experiences, surrounding yourself with other creatives, and celebrating small wins can keep your momentum alive. Packed with insights on overcoming burnout, managing discipline, and leveraging design thinking, this episode offers actionable tips to inspire you to keep pushing forward in your creative process.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with your projects, this episode will help you cultivate a mindset for long-term success. Tune in for strategies to harness motivation, develop sustainable habits, and unlock your full potential.


Timetamps:

00:00 Intro
02:20 Podcast overview
02:38 Creative slumps
03:30 Tip #1
06:10 Tip #2
08:34 Tip #3
11:08 Tip #4
12:55 Tip #5
13:52 Summary

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Designing is not only about creative visually appealing stuff. Its more about how we bridge the gap between where the brand is and where it wants to be. The gap needs to be filled by the designs which are practical and are made with a purpose.

In this episode we dive deep about the core essentials every designer or a creative person should know in order to establish that connection between the design and the end consumer, for whom the design has been made.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
 00:30 Who is Selma?
00:53 Creating a Connection
02:06 Key Strategies to Make it Impactful
03:52 Meaning Behind the Designs
05:53 Innovation x Practicality
07:06 Tackling Challenges
09:35 Client Red Flags
10:47 The Why Behind Designing
13:07 Outro

About Selma:
Selma Makui is a creative Brand Identity Designer and a Brand consultant who has been in the space for more than7 years. Her work doesn't only strike its appeal visually but also explains what the brand is all about. As a person he has always leaned towards empathetic and transparent communication which made her achieve success in her career.

Connect with Selma: LinkedIn | Email

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Everyone talks about balancing life and business to boost productivity. But no one shares the other side of the page. The side where you are managing things, feeling compelled to do everything, burning out, overwhelmed with the response and trying to maintain the sanity. In this podcast we get real with our experiences about what we have done to find our driving force, our purpose to guide us in the right path. Chase shares tips on how one can effectively balance life and business so that the sheer workload doesn't take a toll on us.

A jam packed episode full of information and tactics that you can learn and apply in your lives to establish and elevate the work life balance. Doing all that while aligning your purpose gives maximum benefit to your long term goals and gain profit.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:30 Profit with Purpose
01:35 Chase's Journey
04:47 Establishing Differentiation in Business
06:13 Keeping Composure in Work
11:32 How to Work Smart, Not Hard
15:40 Aligning our Purpose
18:18 Thinking Long Term vs Short Term
24:02 What is Impact Marketing?
26:26 Quality vs Quantity
31:16 Niching Down vs Going Broad in Marketing
38:06 The KLT Model
40:18 Actionable Tips for Freelancers & Business Owners
42:00 Outro

About Chase:
Chase started his career as a storyteller, writing-directing-producing independent film, television and commercials before focusing this passion exclusively in the world of branding and marketing. In 2016, he founded Vanquish Media Group, with a mission to elevate premium brand content with digital marketing activation to cut through the ‘white noise’ of the digital landscape and inspire deeper connections with audiences and stakeholders. They have guided a diverse array of clients across multiple industries, from lean-startups to Fortune 500’s and non-profits, providing strategic brand leadership and management to unlock sustainable business growth and societal impact.

Chase's mission continues as the Founder & CEO of Vanquish and Fractional CMO for select organizations in pursuit of a clarified brand identity, organizational growth and lasting impact for shareholders and stakeholders alike.

Connect with Chase:
Branding Agency: Vanquish Media Group
Consultation: Profit x Purpose
LinkedIn: Chase Friedman

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Write me on socials:
X handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Fear is something we all deal with, yet it’s so hard to talk about. It’s easy to say “don’t be afraid,” but when it comes to actually facing our fears, it’s a whole different story. Many of us are held back by fear, whether it’s fear of judgment, failure, or just the unknown. In this episode, we’re going to tackle these fears head-on and explore how they shape our work and our sense of self.

I have to admit, this topic hits close to home for me. Overcoming fear is something I’m constantly working on. It’s not an easy journey, but I’ve learned a lot along the way, and I’m excited to share those insights with you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•How to overcome the fear of judgment
•How to be your true self
•How to handle external pressure

If you’re ready to face your fears and start living a life true to your values, let’s dive in together. It’s time to break free and uncover the strength within you.

Let me know what you think.

Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode we address how the podcast community has pivoted itself (Not for the good). Being an Indian podcaster, I struggle to get my message out there due to several reasons. Firstly the audience is small and young and its difficult to make them listen to you rather than tuning into larger known creators frequently. Hence, the growth is slow for emerging creators.

People in the community have taken leverage on this shortcoming and trying to upscale their revenue by providing irresistible offers that will only rip you off.  They approach with a good mindset only for you to discover their ulterior motive later on. This has left me broken. I have been approached by such people in these recent times and none of them care about you. They will show care, but only to promote themselves. The more you talk to them, the faster you realize. They take hold of your vulnerabilities and feed on that. Their offer will be structured very much on that aspect of your life making you look like a victim who is struggling for a release.

Listen to the full episode to find out more about these insane scenarios.
Let me know what you think.

Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode we dial back to how it was during the starting phase of this podcast, lessons learnt and how constant improvement came int focus. I throw light on why I wanted to do podcasting in the first place. I address the podcast's purpose and share about my vulnerable side. Many creators struggler with the things which I do, but they do not bring it up.

This podcast is here to encourage people to come forward and share their experiences and learnings regardless of their achievements. No lesson learnt is small.

Plus this episode officially announces the launch of season 2. We are here after numerous obstacles, shortcomings and lessons learnt. Let's push through our struggles with the same effort (if not less) and strive to be the better version of ourselves.

Jump to different sections with these timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Who is this podcast about
02:18 When did it all began
03:04 Being vulnerable
05:19 Being real
07:06 Constant Improvement
08:49 The announcement
11:50 Be a supporter
12:15 Outro

Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

What's your new year resolution like?
What are your new year goals?

These are a few among the numerous questions we get asked every new year.
But should we wait to start something, when we know the efforts and hurdles to achieve a certain milestone is the same regardless?

Listen to this episode to know what are my takes on the concept of new year resolutions. Is motivation alone enough to drive us throughout the year? Is it something that is stable to carry out our goals?

What do you think about the tips shared?
Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Most of us are in the hustle period of our life. When we get stuck somewhere, we resort to seek tips from those who are successful. Scrolling through YouTube we see all these Productivity Gurus who have guaranteed methods to make the best of your time. But we fail to understand that this is only making us burn out faster.

The tips that they are sharing is a bit generic. If not then that may or may not work for you. Its not that they are saying something wrong. But one should not take their words as the order. The order to rescue us during our hustle and ease our hard work.

Our main goal should not be to get something done faster, but to be consistent with the task and gain discipline. Listen to the full episode to know my side of the story and not burn out while hustling.


What do you think about these tips?
Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we discuss how to build a branding or design agency from the ground up with Jayshree Sridhar from Jay Design Studios. She is a Fempreneur who designs brand identity assets for premium lifestyle brands.

Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a creative professional, or simply intrigued by the world of branding, tune in to gain practical wisdom and inspiration from Jayshree's enriching narrative. Here Jay shares firsthand experiences, strategic insights, and invaluable tips on navigating the challenges and triumphs of establishing a successful branding agency.

Check the Creative Contract for Designers here. 

Here are the segments we cover in this episode:

00:38 Intro
01:16 About Jay
04:15 When should you start an Agency?
09:55 When can you consider yourself prepared?
11:54 Riches are in the Niches
21:08 Who is this Agency Business right for?
26:40 3 Factor Mindset
29:38 The Financial Aspect of an Agency
33:14 Website and Mental Comfort
36:46 Personal Brand Strategies
46:16 Agency Struggles
52:13 The Key Advice
54:02 Outro

Connect with Jayshree:
Instagram
YouTube
Website


What do you think about these tips?
Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we explore the world of freelance motion design with Hafidh Idris a Motion Designer, Freelancer and a Content Creator. He has been working in the industry for the past 12 years along with holding 6 years of experience in teaching under his belt.


Here are the segments we cover in this episode:

00:20 Segment 01: Intro
03:53 Segment 02: Navigating the World of Freelance Motion Design
08:21 Segment 03: The Art of Teaching and Sharing Knowledge
13:12 Segment 04: Overcoming Challenges and Staying Inspired
19:27 Segment 05: Essential Qualities
24:28 Segment 06: Closing Thoughts and Advice


Hire Hafidh for Motion Design gigs:
Instagram: @afterclasscorner
YouTube: After Class Corner
Website: afterclasscorner.com


What do you think about these tips?
Write me on socials:
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk
YouTube: Pk Hub

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Creating a lasting personal brand is only difficult when you don't know the right way to do so. In this episode we explore 3 powerful ways to build a lasting and memorable personal brand.
Whether you are a freelancer or a content creator, these tips will help you either ways. Lets implement this branding strategy on our social media and see it for ourselves.

What do you think about these tips? Write me on Twitter/X.
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Every Monday we will have this segment where I will share one of my weird client stories. In this episode we get to know about a client who wants to edit a logo but have a weird way of understanding how the things work.

If you did not know yet let me tell you, I have been a designer for almost 6 years. I have been into all sorts projects and got to experience a handful of client  behavior personas.

Listen to find out red reg flags this client possessed.

What would you have done if you were put in this situation? Write me on Twitter/X.
Twitter handle: @pratyushkumarpk
Instagram handle: @pratyushkumar_pk

If you are liking the show, please pass it along! Its free.

Very grateful for all your five-star ratings, it shows that people are listening and look forward to new episodes.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

With the ever changing taste of people, its real difficult to create content that resonates those trends. Following trends will either give you exposure or make your burn yourself out.

How can one sustain itself it the market of the creator economy.
How to optimise our strategies to make our personal brand more relevant to our audience?
Is there any hack to just supercharge our output? Or at the very least make our content better?

Listen to the episode to find out answers to these questions.

Key takeaways:

00:00 Intro
01:17 A small business of a creator
01:57 The voice of your brand
02:54 Brand factor 01
03:44 Brand factor 02
04:46 Brand factor 03
05:46 Be resilient


Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Juggling multiple balls at the same time isn't easy. Most of the times we mess things up. All we can do is micro manage. But that just takes away our potential. We want our results to be immaculate. But sometimes that comes with a cost.
We either burn ourselves out or exhaust our creativity.

How to not let that happen?
Listen to the podcast episode to find out.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

The one thing almost everyone struggles is to be consistent.
Choosing to do something and sticking with it for a specified amount of time might seem easy in words but its very difficult when put into action. A lot of people fail and give up not finding a way up. In this episode we will discuss the fundamental things one must do to achieve consistency.

I know it's ironic that this episode is coming out at such a huge gap and yet I'm talking about consistency. To be honest, this is something I have been working upon from a long time. I have not mastered it yet. But I have seen the fruits it has reaped. And knowing that, I do not want to miss on those.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Intro
00:54 A goal is not enough
01:23 Fundamental 01
03:26 Fundamental 02
05:32 Fundamental 03
07:32 The learning in the saying

The guest queue is open. I would love to have you as a guest in the next episode. DM "Podcast" over my Instagram to join.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

There was a time when I felt depressed. I felt defeated. It was as if I was at my deepest and there is nothing that could revive me. I shut down everything and everyone in hopes that would fix me. But it didn't, until I discovered this lesson.

In this episode I share how this learning helped me bounce back from my deepest. It is the one thing everyone should master. When things take a turn, it affects you more mentally. It seems easy on the surface but in reality, it isn't. Listen to the full episode to go down a path of healing.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Intro
01:04 The Rough Patch
01:58 Easy Money
02:54 Prison of Your Own Mind
03:58 The Shift of Mindset
04:51 The One Thing
06:37 The 5 Pointers to Take Back
07:33 Outro

The guest queue is open. I would love to have you as a guest in my next episode. DM "Podcast" over my Instagram to join.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

In this episode I'm joined by Karthik Ramesh who is a great filmmaker. His recent short film IE (Internet Explorer) got nominated for multiple awards and secured the award for Best Editing. We both believe that we are in the grind to achieve something big. During this phase of life we have been given a lot of difficult choices.

It is a tricky question if you're asked to choose between Satisfaction and Sustainability. It is quite obvious that everyone wants to be satisfied but there are a lot of strings attached.  Those strings are what we have tried to decode in this episode of The Underdog Protagonist.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Intro
02:17 Money Over Satisfaction
02:49 Confidence in Identity
05:30 Grind and Hustle
07:13 Burning Out in the Pursuit
08:33 Hypothetical Scenario
09:45 What is Sustainability
12:06 Satisfaction vs Sustainability
18:06 You are on the Bench
21:50 Finding the Balance
27:35 The Problem
31:13 The Silver Lining
35:40 The Major Mindset to Adapt
38:19 Outro

Check out the Award Winning Short Film IE (Internet Explorer) here.

The guest queue is open. I would love to have you as a guest in my next episode. DM "Podcast" over my Instagram to join.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

People envy a lot of things. The one thing that is majorly hated by them is your growth. They have this crab mentality of pulling legs that doesn't appreciate one's well being. They will keep dissing you, spread rumors, just to make you feel unworthy. And we, even after being fully aware of this, we feel bad. We take their words to heart and let those useless judgements ruin our day.
The question is how can we keep our composure? How to not let ourselves be affected by these things? Listen to the complete episode to find out.


Key Takeaways:

00:00 Intro
00:45 Weekdays vs weekends
01:30 The path of accomplishments 
02:30 Little things making huge difference 
03:08 Street scenario 01 
05:00 Street Scenario 02
05:27 One thing to take back
06:16 Outro

I would love to have you as a guest in my next episode. Head over to my Instagram and drop me a text to join me in next podcast episode.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

I would love to have you as a guest in my next episode. Head over to my Instagram and drop me a text to join me in next podcast episode.

In this episode I discuss about how humans have wavered from caring about themselves. They have lost control over their thoughts and somehow reduced their capacity of quality decision making. We should explore ways to make our thoughts drive our lives towards a proper direction. All of us want a good life, maybe the best one. But we seem to find struggles within ourselves. Listen to the full episode to explore ways to open your mind for active thinking.

key Takeaways:

00:00 Intro
00:51 Statistics about humans thoughts
01:59 What all the analysis proves
02:37 Digging deeper in the quote "Your Actions Have Consequences"
03:33 The norms of society
05:18 Ways to not lose sanity
06:35 Ask yourself these four questions
07:18 Not easy but effective

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Society tells us a lot of things. Its as if our lives have been predicated on their norms.
We live in a cocoon of their judgements. And somehow we have been carved by ou parents in such a way that we don't go against those norms. But at the end of the day, its the people who have initiated these things. There's no telling to what's right or wrong. We just accept it. Not anymore. Now is the time to start questioning it.

Like everyone else, Pratyush's past experiences have taught him several things. One thing that he shares in this episode is how the person he was helped him to get to where he is. He was called awkward for how he behaved and questioned things. But that questioning has helped him discover and see a bit outside the box. He urges everyone to keep an open eye and let their past tell what it has been through multiple repeated experiences.

DM "Podcast" via Instagram to join the guest list.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

People say life can be your greatest motivator. But in reality one's passion drivers themselves.
In this episode, Pratyush talks about how people are compelled into doing something they are not into. The job that they are doing isn't their dream come true. They start questioning on their life choices. They are in a confusion state with no one to help. And now they are overthinking themselves to death. Listen to the full episode to know how Pratyush got clarity over things.

DM "Podcast" via Instagram to appear in one of the episodes.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

Telling stories doesn't mean hearing fantasies that might never come true. Stories are a way to communicate your thoughts more clearly.

In this episode, Pratyush shares how storytelling helped him realize something very important. One of the key features of personal branding.  It narrows down a huge gap in marketing. One of the major things required to market yourself is being able to tell engaging stories. Listen to the full episode to receive the key takeaways on how you can improve your speaking skills and market yourself better with storytelling.

DM "Podcast" via Instagram to join the guest list.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

The Rat Race.
The life race that everyone demises getting into. But somehow get pulled in.
The specific meaning of the rat race is the scenario where everyone starts to follow the same path that the mass is opting. No matter what the road looks like, how difficult or easy that road is, they run into it; Thinking that, this many people can't go wrong. Even if they do, they are one of many. They don't have to face the wrath of the society's judgement. That only seems reasonable as masses have understood how to choose a path with less struggle.
But that doesn't mean those people get to be successful. The majority party has power but isn't always right. Also, these people don't get to do anything big. The wave of realisation comes to few but is mostly late.

To be honest, I'm one of those rat runners as well. But the wave of realization had already hit me before even getting into this race. And that became a proof from theory when my own race initiated.

Just like you, I don't want to keep running. And thankfully I have my precautions ready. Listen to this podcast and find out whether these precautions are something you can apply to your life as well.

DM "Podcast" via Instagram to join the guest list.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!

This episode outlines what the podcast is all about.
The why behind this series.
Everyone is considered an underdog at some point. They don't get to share what they so want to. This podcast becomes their voice.
If you consider yourself as an underdog and are in the process to making something big, then come on board and let the world know your story.


DM "Podcast" via Instagram to join the guest list.

Hit follow and rate the podcast if you found it valuable.
Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content.

Want to tip the creator? Click here

Support the show

To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/
Will be waiting to talk to you.
Cheers!