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As a solopreneur, adversity is something nearly all of us are familiar with – but what do we do with it? Do we play the blame game or do we channel it into a greater cause, a greater purpose and gift in our lives?
In episode 43, Vasavi Kumar shares how she has done the latter. As an author, coach, and freedom strategist, Vasavi has dealt with decades of difficulties. From growing up in an ultra-conservative Hindu home, to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in college, Vasavi has embodied the phrase: I was born ready.
Listen as she shares her experiences, and the wisdom they have taught her. You’ll be struck by her willingness and commitment to find the lesson in every challenge, and not only the lesson but the strength and GIFTS of that lesson.
She has been, and continues to be, unwilling to fall victim to any experience, event or circumstance. Instead, she hustles like her life depends on it with every action she takes.
She truly walks her talk; she is transparent, honest, and doesn’t sugarcoat anything. She talks about her early college years, her drug and alcohol addictions and hypersexuality. And she has shaped her life and her offerings to the world around the belief that in all adversity there is knowledge, wisdom and a gift.
Things you’ll learn from this conversation:
- The only two things any solopreneur must do to succeed.
- The secret to successful “shameless self-promotion”
- How to “fake it til you make it” like she did
- Her “secret formula” to success
- Why she treats everyone – no matter how “big” or “small” they are – with kindness and fairness
Throughout this episode you’ll hear how Vasavi has taught herself to not to be a victim, and how to take 100% ownership of everything in her life, including her own happiness. And you’ll find a path to creating your own happiness just as she has done.
Love what you heard Vasavi cookin’ on this episode? Give her some Soloist love on Facebook and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/VasaviSource
https://twitter.com/askvasavi
Resources from this episode:
https://www.stuartdavis.com
https://vasavikumar.com
Vasavi’s Book: Succeeding In Spite of Everything
Vasavi Featured on VH1 Basketball Wives: https://www.vh1.com/shows/basketball_wives/season_5/series.jhtml
Its amazing the connections that occur in life. I posted on the Mike Johnstone episode about a time in my life, when I was so scared to do something I pretended to be someone else to get though it. Then this amazing guest said the same thing but better “If you don’t believe it then fake it”, and then sooner or later you become that person. I think this is so powerful. None of us are the finished articles then we start a new project, but we can fake it until it comes together. A big lesson there fellow soloists to create our dream lifes.
Thank you David!!!!! YUP!!!! fake it to make it until you believe..my mantra 🙂
@disqus_omrnRmnVl6:disqus, we can always count on you for true insight, with every single show. You’re officially my new agent. 😉
Great listening. Outstanding dynamic between you both. Tons of solid information and insights. Vasavi, all the best with your upcoming culinary learning adventures in Austin. And Michael, thanks for the shout-out about our branding services at @GetStirredUp. Please make sure to let your soloists know that they’re not the market we go after for our $250K engagements. We’ve got all sorts of things we can do for them that cost significantly less.
David, you could change your name to FIVERR2 and then you will get lots of great work too…….nah probably leave the branding ideas to you!! 🙂