The Underdog Protagonist

Pratyush PK
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The Underdog Protagonist is a podcast for the ones who are currently in the hustle period of their life. They are in the process of doing something big. But they are currently the side characters of a movie. This podcast is their voice, which speaks about the hardships which not all are aware of. The ones who are at the epitome of their success get to share their story. But what about us underdogs? The achievements we have made aren't small either. This podcast is to share our story. Let's be the protagonist of our story. Let's not settle being the side character anymore. 

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 06 - Adam LaSalle: The Teacher Who Walked Away From Everything to Chase a Dream

    Send us Fan Mail At almost 30, Adam Lasalle had it all figured out. A stable job, benefits, students who adored him, a future mapped out for decades. He was the founding music teacher, building a school from the ground up. Then one Friday, an email landed in his inbox. A theater contract. Someone had dropped out of a show. Could he start Tuesday? He thought it was spam. He deleted it. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, host Pratyush PK sits down with actor, musician, and creative coach Adam Lasalle to unpack the terrifying, tearful, and ultimately life-changing decision to walk away from security and bet on himself. Adam gets brutally honest about the fear that ruled his life, the therapist who told him nothing was wrong with him, his life was just out of alignment with his values and the moment his high school students taught him the lesson he'd been preaching all along. This is a conversation about the "messy middle" nobody posts on social media. About unlearning the story that says you're only allowed to be one thing. About why practice is terrible and why that's exactly why it works. If you've ever felt trapped between the life you have and the life you actually want, this one will stay with you. Adam shares the daily ritual that keeps him grounded, why he "wastes time" on purpose, how to tell the difference between passion and comparison, and the honest truth about choosing meaning over money (and why he refuses to accept that it's a choice at all). You are one decision away. Press play. Guest: Adam Lasalle (Actor, musician, creative coach, and founder of the Adam Lasalle Studio.) This episode touches on anxiety, therapy, and mental health. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or a professional. Drop a comment if this hit home and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories that speak to the heart of what it means to care, love, and live fully. Connect with Adam: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Buy me a Coffee Support the show Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    1h 2m
  2. Ep. 05 - Raj Khedun From Burnout to Balance: The Mental Side of Fitness

    09/09/2025

    Ep. 05 - Raj Khedun From Burnout to Balance: The Mental Side of Fitness

    Send us Fan Mail In a world obsessed with hustle and burnout, Raj Khedun is here to remind us that real wellness starts with your breath. Raj is the Managing Director of Keep Fit Kingdom, a health and wellness brand with a mission to help a billion people live to 100. He’s also the creator of the 3:3 Metaverse Breathing Method, a powerful yet simple technique that reduces stress, heals insomnia, and helps you reclaim control of your body with no meds & no noise. We talk about the real cost of ignoring your mental health, how to reset your nervous system in minutes, and why fitness is less about reps and more about rhythm. If you’re tired of being tired, overwhelmed by wellness advice, or just need to breathe better, this one’s for you. Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Buy me a Coffee Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    52 min
  3. Ep. 04 - What Trauma Teaches Us (If We’re Willing to Listen) with Jamie Hughes

    08/16/2025

    Ep. 04 - What Trauma Teaches Us (If We’re Willing to Listen) with Jamie Hughes

    Send us Fan Mail Jamie Hughes is a social psychologist, certified therapeutic writing instructor, and the author of several mental health books but his real gift lies in helping people feel seen in the middle of their storms. In this episode, we talk about trauma, self-care that actually works, managing anxiety and ADHD, and what resilience really looks like when it’s not performative. Whether you’re trying to heal, support someone else, or just feel less alone in the process, this conversation gives you more than hope. It gives you tools. Connect with Jamie: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram About Pk: Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career. Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Buy me a Coffee Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    1h 10m
  4. Ep. 03 - The 3-Step System for Mind Clearing, Prosperity & Healing with Dr. Alain Salas

    07/31/2025

    Ep. 03 - The 3-Step System for Mind Clearing, Prosperity & Healing with Dr. Alain Salas

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck in your career, health, or relationships even though you’re doing “everything right”? Dr. Alain Salas knows exactly what that’s like. A best-selling author, chiropractic physician, and the creator of the Mind Clearing System, Dr. Salas went from living the dream to total collapse, losing his business, his marriage, and even facing cancer. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Alain opens up about the hidden mental scripts that run our lives, how he uncovered the patterns sabotaging his success, and the 3-step method that helped him reclaim health, love, and purpose. Whether you're a high-achiever secretly burning out or someone trying to heal deeply rooted self-doubt, this episode is a breakthrough moment waiting to happen. We cover: The real meaning of “limiting beliefs” and how to find yours Why strategy fails when your subconscious disagrees The mind-body connection behind burnout, illness & self-sabotage How to clear old patterns and attract aligned success Dr. Salas has worked with over 4,000 clients across the US and Europe, and his insights are powerful for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals looking to rewrite their story. About Pk: Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career. Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Buy me a Coffee Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    55 min
  5. Ep. 02 - From Diagnosis to TEDx: How Sam Mitchell is Flipping the Narrative on Autism

    07/20/2025

    Ep. 02 - From Diagnosis to TEDx: How Sam Mitchell is Flipping the Narrative on Autism

    Send us Fan Mail Sam Mitchell doesn’t just talk about autism he lives it, owns it, and redefines what it means. As the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, Sam has interviewed legends like Temple Grandin and Mick Foley. But his real impact is proving that success doesn’t come in spite of being different, it often comes because of it. In this episode, Sam joins host Pratyush to talk about breaking stigma, starting a business as a teenager, surviving internet pressure, and the truth about building confidence in a world that still doesn’t fully get neurodiversity. It’s raw. It’s uplifting. And it’s the reminder you didn’t know you needed: You’re not behind. You’re just different. And different might be your superpower. Tune in to hear: What inspired Sam’s award-winning podcastThe biggest myth about autism he wants to destroyHow he’s built a brand, a business, and a movement before 21What schools, parents, and creators need to rethink nowConnect with Sam: Website | YouTube | Podcast About Pk: Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career. Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Buy me a Coffee Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    31 min
  6. Ep. 01 - Mark Steven Porro on Becoming the Caregiver: What Happens When Life Hands You the Role You Never Rehearsed

    07/06/2025

    Ep. 01 - Mark Steven Porro on Becoming the Caregiver: What Happens When Life Hands You the Role You Never Rehearsed

    Send us Fan Mail Mark Steven Porro never planned to move back home and become a full-time caregiver for his 89-year-old mother but when “the call” came, everything changed. In this heartfelt episode, Mark shares his honest, humorous, and award-winning journey of role reversal, writing his debut memoir A Cup of Tea on the Commode, and what caregiving taught him about trust, legacy, and unconditional love. A must-listen for anyone walking with aging parents, grandparents or carrying stories they’re still figuring out how to tell. Connect with Mark: Book | Website | YouTube | Facebook About Pk: Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career. Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Buy me a Coffee Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    1h 12m

  7. 06/22/2025

    Ep. 25 - From the Underdog to the Legacy Builder: What’s Next?

    Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of The Underdog Protagonist comes to a close. 24 episodes of honesty, uncertainty, growth, and showing up through the messy middle. In this finale, Pratyush reflects on what this season really meant, why some dreams go quiet but never die, and what’s coming next. 🎙 What’s ahead in Season 3: A shift from solo episodes to real conversations.Guests who are still building, quietly, powerfully, authentically.Unfiltered stories from people who remember what it means to be an underdog. Season 3 will bring stronger uploads, deeper insights, and more impact without losing the raw spirit that made this podcast what it is. If you’ve been here through Season 2, thank you. If you’re just joining in, you’re right on time. Catch up on past episodes now, and subscribe to get notified when Season 3 drops.  Follow us on social media for sneak peeks + guest reveals.] Support the Cause: Buy Me a Coffee Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    4 min

  8. 06/15/2025

    Ep. 24 - In The Feed: What's The Real ROI of Rebranding?

    Send us Fan Mail The last year has been the year of rebrands. From global giants like Pepsi, Jaguar, and PayPal to design-savvy shifts from SanDisk, Miro, and Sprite. But not all makeovers are created equal. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the brands that nailed it, the ones that sparked backlash, and the hidden messages behind every pixel change. We go inside the pitch room, break down the meme economy of rebrands, and explore what aesthetic shifts are really telling your customers and your investors. Have they truly gone from memes to making millions? This isn’t just about logos. It’s about positioning, perception, and why “safe” is sometimes the riskiest move in a noisy market. If you’re a designer, strategist, founder, or creator trying to make sense of 2025’s branding chaos, this episode is your blueprint for clarity. Transcript: 00:00 A glance into the past year 02:17 The rebrands that popped 08: 45 The controversy bait 14:40 Rebrands that felt flat 18:55 Toolkit to make it pop 20:35 Break 22:17 What rebrands are really saying? 23:03 Danger of playing too safe 25:35 Visual landscape of 2025 27:22 Truth about pitching designs to a founder 28:35 What rebrands actually do? 29:57 The meme economy 31:02 The work beneath the surface 31:58 Conclusion About Pk: Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career. Support the Cause: Buy Me a Coffee Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free. Support the show to help us keep creating awesome content. Support the show To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

    33 min
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The Underdog Protagonist is a podcast for the ones who are currently in the hustle period of their life. They are in the process of doing something big. But they are currently the side characters of a movie. This podcast is their voice, which speaks about the hardships which not all are aware of. The ones who are at the epitome of their success get to share their story. But what about us underdogs? The achievements we have made aren't small either. This podcast is to share our story. Let's be the protagonist of our story. Let's not settle being the side character anymore. 

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  • Creator
    Pratyush PK
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Underdog Protagonist
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