The Art of Conviction BluePrint Sound Inc.

This episode's guest is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists in multiple genres ranging from punk, rock, pop, hip hop and everything in between.  With over 20 years of studio experience, Mike Indovina has gained a reputation as an audio engineer with a sharp attention to detail.

He is also the author of a #1 Amazon best selling book, “The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio”.

In addition, he runs masteryourmix.com where he has helped teach thousands of aspiring studio engineers how to create pro-level recordings and mixes from their home studios.  We caught up with Mike to discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and the often under-estimated value of networking.

Connect with your hosts:
Cyrus Hira | LinkedIn
Shazad Mirza | LinkedIn

Connect with Mike:
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Mike Indovina: Pop-Punk/Rock Producer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer

Our guest on today’s episode is a partner at the Boston Consulting Group.  After 2 years of graduate studies at the prestigious London Business School, Vivek Sarma chose to specialize in corporate strategy and transformations.  We had a great discussion about his journey into business, his family values, and the importance of self reflection.

Connect with Vivek:
Vivek Sarma | LinkedIn

Connect with your hosts:
Cyrus Hira | LinkedIn
Shazad Mirza | LinkedIn

Our guest on this episode has co-authored more than forty software patents, participated in the development of several Internet standards, helped develop the CCDE and the CCAr, and worked in Internet governance with the Internet Society. Russ White has a background covering a broad spectrum of topics, including radio frequency engineering and graphic design, and is an active student of philosophy and culture.  Russ is also the host of two successful podcasts.  You can catch him on The Hedge and History of Networking.

We spoke to Russ about his journey in tech as well as the impact of technology on epistemology, virtue, ethics, and community.

Connect with your hosts:
Cyrus Hira | LinkedIn
Shazad Mirza | LinkedIn

Connect with Russ:
Russ White, Ph.D. | LinkedIn
The Hedge
History of Networking

DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed on The Art of Conviction are solely those of the hosts and guests involved and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers or affiliates.

Our guest in this episode has spent 10 years leading and innovating in the field of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Product innovation strategies, product development, clinical trials to procurement and manufacturing - he’s done it all. Raza Bashir has commercialized hundreds of products for world-renowned brands sold in over 130 countries. Some examples include Hydroxycut, MuscleTech, Six Star, and Purely Inspired.

We caught up with Raza to talk about his journey!

Get in touch with Cyrus and Shazad:
Cyrus Hira | LinkedIn
Shazad Mirza | LinkedIn

Get in touch with Raza:
Raza Bashir | LinkedIn

Co-founder, town councillor, father and advocate.  Zeeshan Hamid is all of these and more!  His impact on the people around him and focus on balancing is home, corporate and civic responsibilities is a story that everyone can learn from and is worth listening to.

Get in touch with Zeeshan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhamid/

Get in touch with your hosts:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrushira/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shazadamirza/

The Art of Conviction Podcast is produced by BluePrint Sound Inc.

Imagine leaving everyone and everything you’ve ever known behind to pursue your dreams.  You’re flying solo, battling health problems since you were young.  You’ve moved to the other side of the world to a place that’s different, confusing and not to mention cold as hell.  Oh yeah and by the way...you’re only 18 years old.

Saima Shaukat is our guest today.  She’s a pioneer in Software as a Service (SaaS) with over 20 years of Enterprise Sales and Management experience.  But as she emphasizes, her story doesn’t define her.  Rather it’s just a story from her life.

Get in touch with Saima:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saimashaukat/

Get in touch with you hosts:
Cyrus Hira - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrushira/
Shazad Mirza - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shazadamirza/

The Art of Conviction is produced by BluePrint Sound Inc.