Hey there! My name is Shristi Gajurel and I am a 24-year-old living in New York City. Limitless Grit is a podcast where I have honest conversations with social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, educators, artists and anyone who I believe dares to live their life on their own terms. Every person selec…
Khrystle Rea is all about empowering busy working women to transform their overworked lives into a blissful work-life balance by elevating their food, feelings, and fitness! She is someone who works a 9-5 and has a business on the side and truly knows what it means to balance it all while remaining healthy. Follow Khrystle: Website: www.khrystlerea.com Instagram: @khrystlerea Twitter: @khrystle_rea Follow Shristi: Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @gshreesti
Sara Grizzle is a creative entrepreneur who is based out of New York City. She studied nutrition and have successfully started and run three restaurants and catering companies in New York City. She is crazy passionate about helping others connect to their bodies in a powerful way, which in turn enables them to feel in control of attaining their life goals. For more information: www.saragrizzle.com
Owen Meyer is the founder and CEO of a multifaceted company called Liquor Laboratory. He is a West Point grad and former Beam Suntory sales rep who intends to drive revenue for corporations by partnering with liquor companies to feature specific products during a class or a free bartenders luncheon. As part of the partnerships, Liquor Labs will collect detailed, student-provided feedback and sell that data back to his corporate liquor clients or to others, without providing personally identifying information. For more information visit liquorlaboratory.com
Jessica Huie went from being a teenage mother, expelled from school and living in a hostel, to having a career in Public Relations, working with some of the world’s biggest stars and business people including Samuel L. Jackson, Simon Cowell, Sir Bob Geldof and Meghan Markle. When she set up her first business Color blind cards, it started an early national conversation around diversity in retail and is credited as the first independent multicultural greeting card line to be stocked in the UK high-street, earning her invitations to No.10 Downing street with the UK Prime Minister and an MBE award for services to entrepreneurship – all by the age of 34. Check out Jessica's incredible book: Purpose: Find Your Truth and Embrace Your Calling Also, Jessica will be in New York City on May 30. Please check out her website www.jessicahuie.com for the update Follow Jessica on Social Media: @JessicaHuieMBE
Ani Choying Drolma is a Nepalese Buddhist nun and musician from the Nagi Gompa nunnery in Nepal. She is known in Nepal and throughout the world for bringing many Tibetan Buddhist chants and feast songs to mainstream audiences. She has been recently appointed as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal. Ani’s Book: Singing for Freedom Ani’s Website: www.theanifoundation.org
At age 21, Pushpa visited a women’s prison in Kathmandu and came face to face with children living alongside their incarcerated mothers. She soon started the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), the first step in a lifelong mission to rescue Nepal’s imprisoned children. Since then, she has founded Butterfly Home and has rescued and cared for over 500 children. Follow Pushpa- www.butterflyhomenepal.org Twitter: @inmateschildren
Punnu Singh Wasu is an Indian vocalist, musician, and songwriter. He was born and raised in Hyderabad into a family that has true love for music. Currently, Punnu resides in Bali where he works at the world-renowned yoga center, “The Yoga Barn”, in Ubud. He is on the monthly schedule teaching Hatha Yoga, leading meditation, singing Kirtan and offering Sound Healing melodic journeys. He also leads Kirtan Academy, Bhakti Bliss training, meditation workshops and Meditation teacher training, spiritual courses and Reiki courses regularly. Holistic Healing at The Yoga Barn features him as one of their onsite healers and he offers healing sessions and spiritual counseling daily. Website: www.punnuwasu.com Books Recommended by Punu: 1. How to Win Friends & Influence People 2. Sri Guru Granth Sahib 3.The Bhagavad Gita 4. Autobiography of a Yogi
Anuradha Koirala is a Nepalese social worker and the founder of Maiti Nepal- a non-profit organization in Nepal, dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking. Maiti Nepal today conducts a wide range of activities. Organizing awareness campaigns, community sensitization programs, rescue operations, apprehending traffickers, providing legal support to the needy, women empowerment programs, trainings, providing anti retroviral therapy (ART) to children and women infected by HIV are regular activities of Maiti Nepal. Miss Koirala received many prestigious awards throughout her life including CNN Heroes Award in 2010 and India’s fourth highest civilian award Parma Shri in 2017. To help Maiti Nepal please visit their site: www.maitinepal.org Find Maiti Nepal on Facebook: @maitinepal Books recommended by Miss. Koirala: Sold by Patricia McCormick Radhika's Story: Human Trafficking in the 21st Century by Sharon Hendry
After working at the United Nations for more than ten years, Steve founded Hubud, Bali’s first coworking space. Through Hubud, Steve helped pioneer a modern working environment, drawing thousands of people to work in Bali. He is determined to help people pursue their passions and find their place in an increasingly borderless world. Curious about his coworking space? You can get all the information at www.hubud.org
Mr. Rajeev Sethi is South Asia’s leading designer and is noted internationally for his innovative contribution to preserving and celebrating the subcontinent’s rich cultural heritage. For more than 35 years, through his work in design and architecture, performances and festivals, exhibitions and publication, policy and program, he has identified ways to bring contemporary relevance to traditional skills of vulnerable artisan communities and creative professionals. In 1986, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, given by the Government of India.
Mr. Binod Chaudhary is a Nepalese businessman, industrialist, philanthropist, and politician serving in the Nepali Congress. He is the current chairman of Chaudhary Group (CG), a conglomerate that consists of nearly 80 companies. Mr. Chaudhary is also the first Nepali billionaire, as listed by Forbes. Besides business, Mr. Chaudhary has been involved in several other government and social sectors. His CG Foundation works for the social welfare and he often contributes in the areas of art, music and literature as well. His Biography: Making It Big Connect with Mr. Binod Chaudhary: Twitter: @BinodKChaudhary website: blog.binodchaudhary.com
Paul Chek is an internationally-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology. For over twenty-five years, Paul’s unique, holistic approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of countless people worldwide .Paul is a sought-after presenter and has consulted for organizations such as the Chicago Bulls, Australia’s Canberra Raiders, New Zealand’s Auckland Blues, the US Air Force Academy and other elite organizations. His information is not only cutting-edge, but also very applicable. BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY PAUL: 1. How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! By Paul Chek 2. Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need: How to Get Healthy Now! Paul Chex 3. The Book By Allan watts 4. Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza FOLLOW PAUL: chekinstitute.com paulcheksblog.com Youtube: @Paul Chek SPECIAL OFFER chekinstitute.com/hcc
EP 44 10 Min Tuesday: Quitting my job and traveling the world by Shristi Gajurel
Jeremy Courtney is co-founder and executive director of the Preemptive Love Coalition (PLC), an international development organization based in Iraq that provides lifesaving heart surgeries to Iraqi children and trains local doctors and nurses. Jeremy resides in Iraq with his wife and two children. Jeremy's book: Preemptive Love: Pursuing Peace One Heart at a Time Connect with Jeremy: Website: preemptivelove.org Instagram: @preemptivelove Facebook: @preemptivelove
in today's episode, my friend Kshitij talks about some of the challenges he faced as an immigrant from Nepal and how he overcame them. His story is absolutely incredible and inspirational. Enjoy.
Susan Haag became the first woman to complete 100 full iron-distance triathlons. Haag started competing in triathlons in 1990's and has crossed the finish line 375 times in the last 26 years. Haag, who resides in Jacksonville, Florida , is a practicing lawyer and sits on the Board of Directors for USA Triathlon.
In today's episode, I have a conversation with my friend Trisha. She has run 2 full marathons and 3 half marathons. Trisha talks about why she decided to do a marathon in a first place and the lessons she learned from it.
Jay Papasan is a bestselling author that serves as vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the worlds largest real estate company. He is also vice president of KellerINK, co-owner of Keller Capital, and co-owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas.The books he’s helped craft have collectively sold over 8 million copies. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has sold over a million copies worldwide and garnered more than 300 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list. Books recommended by Jay: 1. Give and Take by Adam Grant 2. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 3. The Defining Decade by Meg Jay Movie recommended Jay: 1. Jiro Dreams of Sushi Connect with Jay: jaypapasan.com instagram: @jaypapasan twitter: @jaypapasan
In today's episode, I talk about one of my favorite books Checklist Manifesto and it's practical use in day to day life. Enjoy.
Raha Moharrak is the first Saudi woman and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest. She is an advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. She is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles in Saudi girls while reminding other women that they too can reach the highest peak, no matter what their field. Enjoy. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Connect with Raha: Instagram: @rahamoharrak Twitter: @rahamoharrak
EP 36 10 Min Tuesday: The power of not giving up by Shristi Gajurel
Jeff Jonas is a data Scientist, Former IBM Fellow, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and Chief Scientist at Stealth startup, Senzing. Jeff is also one of four people to have completed every single Ironman Triathlon in the world. In today’s episode, he talks about his life and how he attacks seemingly impossible challenges step by step. Enjoy. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books Recommended by Jeff: 1. The art of war by Sun Tzu 2. One Man’s view of the World byLee Kuan Yew Connect with Jeff: Twitter: @jeffjonas Website: jeffjonas.typepad.com Connect with Shristi: instagram: @shristigajurel
in today's episode, my friend Trolette talks about Personal Financing and how she was able to pay her college debt and travel 30 before turning 30. Enjoy! :)
Aimee Elsner is Co-owner of Connecticut Power Yoga. She is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Baptiste Power Yoga instructor, Occupational Therapist, Plant-Based Educator, Africa Yoga Project mentor, Lululemon Ambassador and Amrita Bar Ambassador. After she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2009 which led her to examine her lifestyle. Yoga played a huge role in her recovery and inspired her to inspire others to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books recommended by Aimee: 1. Being of Power by Baron Baptiste 2. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 3. You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero 4. Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Connect with Aimee: www.ctpoweryoga.com www.powersourcefunctionaltherapy.com
In today's episode, I talk about one of my favorite Entrepreneur Phil Knight and his brand Nike. I read his memoir a year ago and it changed my life. In this episode I will be sharing five things I learned from his book and how it changed my perspective. Enjoy.
Bailey O’Brien was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable melanoma in 2011 and was believed to have just a few months to live. Her doctor said "There's nothing we can do”. She didn't agree, so she looked into alternative options. A few weeks later she made a decision and put her trust in a radical new mindset, changing her diet and going to Mexico for treatment.Now she is 6 years Cancer- free and is helping people with their healing process. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books recommended by Bailey: 1. The Bible 2. The Defining Decade by Meg Jay Connect with Bailey: Website: www.baileyobrien.com Instagram: @baileyobrien330 Twitter: @baileyobrien330 Facebook: @baileyobrien330
EP 30 10 Min Tuesday: The Pain of Procrastination by Shristi Gajurel
Kristin Addis is a normal girl from Southern California who has been adventuring around the globe nonstop since September 2012. She has hitchhiked solo across China, she has been invited to countless events by locals, climbed some of the tallest mountains in the world, done some of the deepest SCUBA dives, did a 35-day safari in Africa, spent two months hiking in Patagonia, and even became a Buddhist nun for 10 days. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Book Recommended by Kristin: 1.What Makes You Not a Buddhist by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Documentary Recommended by Kristin: 1. Crossing the Line
EP 28 10 min Tuesday: The Pressure of Feeling Insignificant by Shristi Gajurel
Samira Sohail is a sports enthusiast and takes a keen interest in the startup sector, mentoring at a number of accelerators and prototyping in her spare time. She studied Maths at Trinity College, University of Cambridge and is the host of the Samira Stalks podcast where she interviews reckless dreamers to tell their stories of entrepreneurship, innovation and impact. Samira started her career as an investment banker, advising FTSE 100 companies in the technology, media and telecoms industries and then worked at the BBC as a Strategy Manager for five years. Samira currently lives in NYC GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books Recommended by Samira 1. The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid 2. Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne Documentaries Recommended by Samira: 1. The Armstrong Lie 2. Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth Series Connect with Samira: Medium: @samirastalks Instagram: @samirastalks Website: samirastalks.com
In today's episode, I talk about my experience of practicing Transcendental Meditation for past seven years and how it has helped me during some of the hardest times in my life. Let me know if you guys have any questions/ queries about meditation at limitlessgrit@gmail.com. Enjoy!
Varsha Thapa is a Nepalese model who paved her way to New York in 2011, after signing with the esteemed talent management agency of Wilhelmina Models. Varsha's clients’ list includes: Misonni, Bcbg, Max Azria, Prabal Gurung, Vivienne Westwood, Steve Madden, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Vogue and many others. Besides Fashion, Varsha is also involved in Charity work and assistance. She is currently working with Children of Divya Netra Community School in Nepal to help rebuild their classroom which got destroyed during the earthquake in April 2015. She is so much more than a model. She is a beautiful soul who truly cares about making an impact on this planet. Hope you enjoy the episode. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books recommended by Varsha 1. Fear By Osho 2. Intuition: Knowing beyond Logic by Osho 3. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg 4. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Movies/ Documentary recommended by Varsha 1. Planet Earth 2. Power of Intuition 3. The Secret
In Today's episode, I have a ten-minute conversation with Samantha Sakakini who is a Holistic Health Coach and a Certified NLP Practitioner. Samantha talks about the importance of asking the right questions and why one needs to be more conscious about their self-talk. Enjoy!
Dr. Robert E. Fullilove is a professor of Sociomedical Sciences at the Columbia University Medical Center; Associate Dean for Minority Affairs, Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Fullilove serves on the editorial boards of the journals Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and the Journal of Public Health Policy. He has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award at the Mailman School of Public Health three times and in May 2002, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bank Street College of Education. Books recommended by Robert: 1. A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn 2. The New Jim Crow by Michelle 3. Root Shock by Mindy Thompson Fullilove
In Today's episode, I have a ten-minute conversation with Kyle Byrne who lived and worked in Argentina for two years after graduating college. Kyle talks about how traveling changed his perspective and helped him find his true passion which is teaching. Enjoy!
Anny Divya, a 30-year-old woman from India who made history after she became the youngest Boeing 777 female commander in the world. Anny defied the odds and at the age of 17, enrolled at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, a government-run pilot training academy in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. Soon after, she was recruited by Air India when she was just 19. She started to learn to fly a Boeing 737 and later found herself in the cockpit of Boeing 777, flying the largest twin jet in the world. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Her favorite movie: Sully Book She is Looking forward to Read: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People By Stephen R. Covey Connect With Anny: Twitter: @annydivya Instagram: anny_divya Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
In Today's episode, I have a ten-minute conversation with Yojana who is a journalist by profession and had no interest in jobs related to Information Technology. Yojana talks about how learning how to code changed her perspective and eventually led her to change her career. Enjoy!
Sean Cannell is an entrepreneur and an online influencers who helps influencers CRUSH IT with social media and online video. He has more than a decade of experience with social media education & training, content creation video production, marketing and much more. His videos have been watched by millions and he helps influencers all around the world with his content. His true passion is to help reach as many people as possible with messages that matter and make an impact in their lives. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books recommended by Sean: 1. How to make friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie 2. Books by John C. Maxwell 3. The Art of War by Sun Tzu 4. The Power of Ambition Audiobook by Jim Rohn 5. Deep Work by Cal Newport and Jeff Bottoms Connect with Sean: Twitter: @seancannell Instagram: @seancannell Website: www.seancannell.com Youtube: Sean Cannell and Think Media Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
In Today's episode, I have a ten-minute conversation with my friend Monica Fuentes who is a yoga/ meditation teacher. We talk about the importance of yoga and why people should implement it in their lives. Enjoy!
Hilary is a full-time freelance writer who has contributed to national, regional and online publications, including USA TODAY, Marie Claire magazine, Travel + Leisure magazine, amNew York, ELLE.com, and Yahoo.com. She has also been featured on FOX News, Inside Edition, The Insider, HuffPo Live and People.com as a Lifestyle and Entertainment Expert. Growing up in South Florida, Hilary realized her passion for writing, community service, pop culture and ice cream and covers many topics, including celebrity, fashion, beauty, food, cocktails, love and lifestyle. GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books recommended by Hilary: 1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 2. Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Movie/ Documentary Recommended by Hilary 1. The September issue Connect with Hilary: Instagram: @hilarywritesny Website: hilarysheinbaum.com Twitter: @hilary_she Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
In Today's episode, I have a ten-minute conversation with my friend Kori. We talk about why I started this podcast and much more. Enjoy!
Emma Slade was born in England and was educated at universities in Cambridge and London. She had an exciting international career in finance until a life-changing event in Jakarta, Indonesia. After that event, she resigned from her financial career and began traveling and exploring yoga and meditation. Since then she has taught yoga and meditation for over 15 years and continued to deepen a lifelong interest in Buddhism. She visited Bhutan for the first time in 2011 which led to her studying Buddhism with a Buddhist lama and, eventually, led to her ordination in Bhutan as a Buddhist nun. In 2015 she set up the UK charity – Opening Your Heart to Bhutan – to help children in Bhutan. She continues to travel to Bhutan frequently to manage these charity projects and continue her Buddhist studies. Her first book, Set Free, detailing her inspirational story, was published in April 2017. All proceeds from the book will be donated to the charity. You can purchase the book at www.bookdepository.com GOT TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books Recommended by Emma : 1. Kindness, clarity, and insight by His Holiness The Dalai Lama 2. Open heart and open mind: Tsoknyi Rinpoche Connect with Emma: Website: http://www.emmaslade.com/ Purchase Emma’s Book @ www.bookdepository.com Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: @limitless grit podcast Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Elliott Hulse is an internationally renowned Strength & Conditioning Coach, Author, Mentor and Holistic Life Coach. Elliot’s Strength Camp youtube channel climbed to the top spot in the fitness/bodybuilding niche by attracting over 1,000,000 subscribers. Along with his self-titled channel, where Elliott provides entertaining and controversial solutions to life questions. His videos have over 360 million views. In 2015 he earned the award of “YouTube Fan’s Favorite”. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR 1. Most courageous decision he had to make as an entrepreneur 2. What does it mean to be a king, a warrior, an addicted lover and a clever magician 3. Elliot talks about midlife opportunities 4. How to deal with a difficult family situation 5. Why he stopped making videos for 8 months 6. Why he quit his job when he was $90,000 in debt 7. He talks about meditation and the price one pays for not listening to one’s intuition 8. How to build a courageous attitude 9. His love for Osho, Emerson and how their work has impacted his life 10. His definition of courage GOT TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Movie Recommended by Elliott: Legends of the Fall Authors Recommended by Elliott: 1. Osho 2. Alexander Lowen 3. Paul Chek Connect with Elliot: Website: elliotthulse.com Instagram: @elliotthulse Facebook: @elliotthulse Twitter: @elliotthulse Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: @limitless grit podcast Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Chris Leamy is a full-time trader at Morgan Stanley, as well as a singer and a songwriter. His life was changed forever after meeting a panhandler on the subway in 2015. The Panhandler said, “people who have a skill or a talent on the street tend to do a lot better.” Although it was said simply, it felt deep. After this incident, Leamy started befriending homeless men and women around Union Square in Manhattan. He would ask if he could sit next to them and jam on his own guitar. Then, whatever money the pedestrians dropped in his case, he would hand it to the homeless men or women.It also inspired Chris to start a social movement called #heplaysforme. He plays guitar and sings in Union Square on behalf of homeless individuals once a week. Not only money, he is also raising awareness for those in need. His hard-earned pennies have also allowed him to feed and clothe them. He has even managed permanent shelters and steady jobs for some of them, and thus help them get off the streets completely. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 1. Chris talks about working in wall street full time while following his passion for music. 2. How starting #heplaysforme movement has changed his perspective about the homeless population. 3. Chris talks about his experience working full time in wall street while pursuing his passion for music 4. Chris talks about Miguel, and how he was able to help Miguel get out of his homelessness and find a job and an apartment for him. 5. The importance of taking small steps to achieve something bigger. 6. How one decision can create impactful results 7. How much money homeless people make daily. 8. Importance of Vacations 9. Influence of #heplaysforme on his spirituality 10. what does it mean to be courageous GOT TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books Recommended by Chris The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho Life of Pi: Yann Martel Movie Recommended by Chris: Schindler's List Connect with Chris Instagram: @leamy_alone Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: limitless grit podcast and Shristi Gajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Dr. Laura E. Stachel is the co-founder of WE CARE Solar, is an obstetrician-gynecologist with fourteen years of clinical experience. She holds an M.D. from University of California, San Francisco and an M.P.H. in Maternal and Child Health from University of California, Berkeley. Shocked by the poor hospital conditions in Nigeria, Laura and her husband created We care Solar to offer hospitals “Solar Suitcases” which fuels reliable lights in hospitals and health care centers around the world. She is the recipient of multiple awards including the 2015 UN DESA “Powering the Future We Want” Award, the UCSF Alumni Award, the C3E Leadership in Developing Countries Award, and the Top-Ten 2013 CNN Heroes. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR 1. How her background as a Dancer and Pianist helped her with medical school 2. How not being able to practice as a doctor eventually led her to her life’s work. 3. What is solar suitcase and how it is helping health care centers around the world 4. Laura talks about her Light Every Birth initiative 5. How is the Women’s Solar Ambassador Program starting a movement and empowering women around the world 6. How was she able to learn everything about Solar Electricity from scratch and create an organization that is thriving 7. The power of storytelling and why it is important to have passion for your work 8. How a physician from Congo changed her perspective and what kept her going during a very difficult time 9. Laura gives advice to twenty-something-year-old entrepreneurs 10. The importance of taking it one step at a time GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Books Recommended by Laura: 1. Strength in What Remains: Tracy Kidder 2. Being Mortal: Atul Gawande Movies Recommended by Laura: 1. Hidden Figures 2. Lion Connect with Laura: https://wecaresolar.org/
Mariano Rivera is a former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. A thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series Champion, he is Major League Baseball’s career leader in saves (652) and games finished (952). Rivera won five American League Rolaids Relief Man Awards and three Delivery Man of the Year Awards. Mariano’s life is anything but ordinary. From a childhood playing pickup games in Panama to an epic career with the New York Yankees, Mariano's rise to greatness has been one of the most incredible stories in Major League baseball history. In this Episode, Mariano talks about his book "The Closure", his life in Panama before he came to the United States, his faith and much more. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR 1. Story behind his signature “cut fast ball” 2. What does it mean to be "connected to the source" 3. His relationship with his wife and what people should look for in a life partner 4. Advice to someone who wants to play for Major League Baseball 5. How he dealt with losing the 2001 World Series 6. Why he decided to stay with the Yankees throughout his entire career 7. Why faith is so important to him 8. Why you need passion to move forward 9. Things he learned from a near-death experience at age 19 10. Why is it important to keep things simple GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: limitless grit podcast and Shristi Gajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Frankie D’Agostino is a 25-year-old entrepreneur, firefighter as well as a fitness and nutrition specialist. He is truly wise beyond his years and does not believe in the word “IMPOSSIBLE”. Frankie and I went to school together and I have seen him become an entrepreneur who is driven to make a positive impact in this world. He is the true definition of this phrase “think globally and act locally.” He is locally making a difference in his community as a gym owner and a firefighter while impacting the world by sharing his thoughts, and ideas on social media. Deeply rooted in the morals and values his parents instilled in him, Frank is laser focused on "Transforming" his life and lives of others. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 1. What made him start Transform Fitness at the age of 23 2. Importance of taking risks 3. 3 things to look for in your potential business partner 4. Different marketing techniques his team used to get the word out 5. What does it take to be an entrepreneur 6. Frankie talks about his morning routine 7. Why he hates the word “DIET” and what changes should people make in order to live a healthy life 8. Hardest part about starting a business and how he overcame it 9. Why it is important to be friends with your clients and build a community 1o. Frankie talks about his definition of courage Books Recommended by Frankie: 1. Do the Kind Thing: Daniel Lubetzky 2. Delivering Happiness: Tony Hsieh Podcasts Recommended by Frankie: 1. MFCEO Project by Andy Frisella 2. #askgaryvee by Gary Vaynerchuk GO TO LIMITLESSGRIT.COM FOR SHOW NOTES Connect With Frankie: Instagram: Frank_dag Facebook: Frankie D’Agostino Email: transformFrank@gmail.com Website: teamtransformfitness.com Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: limitless grit podcast and Shristi Gajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Andrew Campbell is an American rower who won the lightweight double sculls at the 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials. He also won the lightweight double sculls at the 2015 National Selection Regatta 1and the lightweight single sculls at the 2014 World Championship Trials. Andrew is a graduate of Harvard University and works full time as Data Scientist at Citadel. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 1. Why is it important to have smaller attainable goals 2. What steps he took to become one of the best rowers 3. What kept him motivated for years when he was working full time and training for the Olympics 4. Difference between Talent and skill 5. Pre- race ritual and what he does to prepare for the competition 6. Meeting with Barack Obama and Joe Biden 7. Advice to an athlete who wants to make it to the Olympics 8. Why he went to Harvard 9. Being a sponsored athlete for red bull 10 Andrew’s definition of courage Books Recommended by Andrew: 1. Hard- Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World: Haruki Murakami 2. Active Portfolio Management: Richard Grinold and Ronald Kahn Andrew’s Favorite TV Show : 1. The Wire Connect With Andrew: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theandycamps?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandycamps/?hl=en Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: limitless grit podcast and Shristi Gajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Ravi is an executive career coach and former employee of Microsoft Corporation where he led product management and marketing teams for various global software products for 14 years. As a coach, Ravi has helped countless clients, including management consultants, technology startup executives, and Fortune 500 company leaders unlock higher performance and build careers they can be proud of. In his thirties he decided to quit his job at Microsoft and travel the world with his wife. In this podcast he explains how that decision has since changed his life. 10 THING TO LOOK OUT FOR: 1. Why did Ravi quit his high paying job at Microsoft to travel the world 2. Type of people you should surround yourself with when you are trying to create something new 3. His advice on how one can find the right career 4. Why he thinks multitasking is destroying people’s life 5. How to find your “WHY” 6. His morning ritual and why he loves journaling 7. Three advice on finding right career 8. How to get in the zone/ flow 9.Why he thinks people should NOT quit their jobs to travel the world 10. How 2% growth every month over the course of three years can double your business Books Recommended by Ravi: The Power of meaning: Emily Esfahani Smith When Breathe Becomes Air: The Alchemis: Paulo Coelho Documentary/ Movie Recommended by Ravi: Magnus: Documentary about Magnus Carlsen Connect with Ravi: raviraman.com Medium: Ravi Raman Twitter: @yogiravi Connect with Shristi: Limitlessgrit.com Instagram: @shristigajurel Twitter: @shristigajurel Facebook: limitless grit podcast and Shristi Gajurel Email: limitlessgrit@gmail.com
Michelle Polar was born and raised in Caracas-Venezuela and came to the United States at the age of 19. When she moved to New York City to pursue a Masters in Branding at the School of Visual Arts, Michelle quickly realized that NYC was not for the fearful. In an effort to re-write her definition of fear Michelle completed a project where she faced one fear a day for 100 days. She filmed herself on each challenge and posted them daily to her YouTube channel. Michelle faced all kinds of fears from holding a tarantula, skydiving to posing nude for a drawing class and quitting her job. At around day 40, the project was discovered by the media and it became an instant viral. Celebrities such as Zoey Deschanel, Sofia Vergara, Ashton Kutcher and Lil Wayne were sharing her story. In a matter of days Michelle had over 4.5 million views in her YouTube channel. Michelle now inspires people by sharing her story through different social media platforms and seminars. In this episode she gives us some tips on how one can make bolder decisions and how she was able to achieve most of her life goals is few months. 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR 1. Why she decided to move to New York City and what made her start100 Days Without Fear project. 2. One tool that helps her make bolder decision 3. some fears that stop people from living their best life 4. Advice on finding your life partner/ soul mate 5. How she manages her time and what she does to relax 6. Advice to 20 something year old who hates their job 7. what can one do right now to overcome their fear 8. How she turned a personal project into a business 9. Her life in Venezuela 10. Her definition of courage (my favorite) Book Recommendations by Michelle: 1. #Girlboss: Sophia Amoruso 2. The War of Art: Steven Pressfield Documentary/ Movie Recommendations by Michelle: 1. Class Divide 2. 13 reasons why 3. The Minimalists Go to limitlessgrit.com for show notes Connect with Michelle: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgPKpOd0Tdgg8aIzRhpL-w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellofears/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/michellepoler/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellofears/ Connect with Shristi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shristigajurel/?hl=e Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=shristi%20gajurel&src=typd https://www.facebook.com/limitlessgritpodcast/ Limitlessgrit.com limitlessgrit@gmail.com
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