• Episode 8: Being open to Pivoting & Embracing Change

  • Oct 19 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 8: Being open to Pivoting & Embracing Change

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the 2nd Innings podcast, the hosts Atul & Suman chat with two guests, Radhika Vaz and Balaji Ramanujam, about their career journeys and transitions.

    Radhika, a stand-up comedian and writer, shares her experience of growing up as an armed forces kid and constantly moving to different towns. Balaji, an EdTech entrepreneur, talks about his upbringing in a traditional Tamil Brahmin family and his early interest in creativity.

    Both guests discuss the pivotal moments that led them to pursue their passions and make the leap into their second innings. The conversation explores the emotions and decision-making process involved in taking the plunge into a new career or venture. The speakers discuss the push and pull factors that lead to making a change, as well as the importance of passion and purpose in driving their decisions.

    They also share their personal experiences and offer advice for those considering a career pivot. The key themes include taking calculated risks, managing finances, and embracing change and reinvention.

    Chapters

    00:00:00⁠ Start

    00:03:12 Personal Introduction – Radhika Vaz

    00:06:25 Personal Introduction – Balaji Ramanujam

    00:34:35 Discovering Passion

    00:39:06 Transitioning to a 2nd Innings

    00:49:24 Hot State vs Cold State

    01:04:23 Words of Advice


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