The Path Less Chosen Pod

Meet Darath Khon, a powerlifting coach who left a stable biotech job to lift heavy, inspire others, and create educational content that’s taken the online fitness coaching world by storm. 💪 After sleepless nights, financial risks, and an unmatched drive to produce authentic and valuable educational content, Darath’s story will motivate you to take your dreams seriously. In this episode, we explore: * How he deadlifted 500 pounds at 16 and turned this skill into a career 🏋️‍♂️ * The reality of quitting a stable 9-5 to follow your passion 💼 * Strategies to create engaging content that stands out on social media 🎥 * The financial mindset behind making a career leap and building savings 🤑 * The power asking yourself, What would my 85-year-old self do? 🤔 * Why speaking from experience is the key to success in the online coaching world 🌍 Darath’s journey proves that high-risk career path decisions can lead to rewarding results. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation, available now on your favorite podcast platform! 🚀 Make sure you check out Darath’s TikTok and Instagram for more content! 💻

This week we’re excited to have passed the mic over to co-host Jamie, who I think it’s fair to say is on a Path Less Chosen. Jamie never wanted to follow the standard Durham University corporate route, and since lockdown has worked incredibly hard to make a name for himself in the sports industry. It really was fascinating to sit down with him and discuss how he has achieved so much at such a young age and in this episode, you can expect to learn: * How exactly to get into the sports industry, including networking tips that helped Jamie become the right-hand man to some of the leaders of the sports industry 🤝 * What it’s like to work with high-profile athletes and what mindsets Jamie has taken from them 🏅 * How to find a career you love and deal with a hobby becoming your full-time job ❤️ * How to deal with parental and social expectations of what sort of work you should be doing 👨‍👩‍👦 Catch our conversation on your favourite podcast platform—we look forward to hearing what you think. You can find him @j.khan1 on instagram or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-k-094273149/

Meet Billy Leriff, lead of UK Indie-Rock band Two Weeks in Nashville, who reveals the grit behind growing a band, embracing luck, and why he believes the future of music lies with Bitcoin. 🎵 From balancing a hectic band lifestyle to running a studio to stay financially stable, Billy opens up about: * Creating your own luck by just saying yes to every opportunity 🎲 * The wild, reality-check moments of life on the road 🛣️ * Writing songs as a shy person and unlocking a different personality on stage 🎤 * Thinking outside the box to survive and thrive in the music industry 💡 * Why being true to yourself is the key to lasting in music ❤️ Catch our conversation on your favorite podcast platform to get an unfiltered look into the highs, lows, and realities of chasing your dreams in music. 🎧✨ Don’t forget to check out Two Weeks in Nashville on Instagram and connect with Billy for more information and behind-the-scenes of the band!

Meet Haneen Khan, a Sex and Intimacy Coach who had to break away from societal expectations, rebelling against her mother’s dreams of her being a lawyer and transitioned into helping people connect deeply with themselves. 🌟 From dismantling the shame around sex to the challenge of marketing herself in a world that shies away from the topic, Haneen’s insights are invaluable for anyone seeking to understand the true power of solopreneurship. 🎙️💞 In this episode, Haneen covers: * Seeing sex as a catalyst for self-development 🔍 * How to create a safe space and lay all your cards on the table 🃏 * The reality of walking into a session with a sex therapist 🌱 * The art of being self-aware and connecting deeply with others 🤝 * Breaking free from societal expectations and pursuing what you truly love 💫 * Why discomfort is a sign you’re on the right path 🙌 * The therapeutic and spiritual elements of being self-employed 🧘‍♀️ * Why hyper-productivity can become your Achilles’ heel ⚖️ Catch our conversation on your favorite podcast platform! And check out @sexyandsilly on Instagram or Haneen’s LinkedIn for more info. 🌐✨

Meet James Bulbeck from IDG Security. Led by marrying his interests in travel and global affairs, James’ career path has landed him in some of the most dangerous places in the world. 🛡️ James is a strong advocate that if you enjoy something enough, then you should learn more about whether you can make it your career. Having this open mind has led him to the streets of Mogadishu instead of sitting behind a desk in HR. 🗡️  In this episode, James shares: * What to do when a mortar strike hits 💥 * What it’s like working with Gurkhas, the toughest soldiers in the world 🗡️ * The experience of gunshots whizzing overhead in Somalia 🏃‍♂️ * Why he needed to take a hostile environment training course and watch Black Hawk Down to prepare 💼 * Why you shouldn’t shut any doors, but let passions guide your career 🌟 Discover how James has transformed his love for global affairs into an eye opening career that allows him to see some incredible and terrifying things in equal measure.  Listen now as he shares the thrill of creating a unique path in the security field. Episode out on your preferred podcast platform! 🎧