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. Sep 1

    Ep. 14 - Compassion as a Strategy: Bruno Cignacco on Rethinking Work, Power, and Profit

    Send us Fan Mail We’re told business is cutthroat, leadership is cold, and customers are just numbers. But what if that’s not just toxic, it’s also inefficient? In this eye-opening episode of The Underdog Protagonist, host Pratyush sits down with Dr. Bruno Cignacco, TEDx speaker, international consultant, university professor, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business, to challenge everything we’ve been taught about business. With over two decades of global consulting experience, Bruno argues that empathy, generosity, and human connection aren’t just “nice”, they’re powerful, profit-driving strategies that every founder, leader, and employee should master. This episode unpacks: What compassionate capitalism looks like in real timeThe ROI of empathy in leadership, culture, and client relationshipsWhy emotional intelligence might outperform performance metrics in the long gameThe invisible cost of transactional thinking (and how to flip it)If you’ve ever felt like the business world is missing a soul, this conversation will show you why you’re not crazy, and how we fix it. Connect with Bruno: Website | LinkedIn | Books Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube | @ | Instagram 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!

  2. Aug 24

    Ep. 13 - Jacopo Iasiello on Real Estate, Reinvention, and the Quiet Power of Starting Over

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the market crashes, your circle disappears, and you land in a new country with a dream, but no playbook? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Jacopo Iasiello joins us to share how he turned fear into fuel, rebuilt his life in Florida after the 2011 market collapse, and created financial freedom through real estate, all while staying grounded in purpose, prayer, and discipline. We dive deep into his M.P.B.E. method, the mindset shifts he learned from billionaires, and how his book Healthy, Rich, and Happy reframes wealth not as a goal… but a way of being. This isn’t just a story about flipping houses. It’s about flipping your mindset, and building a life that won’t collapse under pressure. Connect with Jacopo: Website | LinkedIn | Book | Instagram Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube | @ | Instagram 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!

  3. Aug 17

    Ep. 12 - Roberto Capodieci on Proof of Work vs. Proof of Wisdom: What Web3 Gets Wrong

    Send us Fan Mail Everyone’s talking about Web3, blockchain, and AI. But how many of them have been building it for 40 years? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we sit down with Roberto Capodieci, a serial entrepreneur, blockchain architect, university lecturer, author, and decentralization veteran. From launching his first company at 14 to pioneering peer-to-peer systems before crypto was cool, Roberto’s career has been one long thesis on the future… written in real time. We unpack: What everyone gets wrong about decentralizationThe truth about blockchain beyond BitcoinAI’s role in building (and breaking) trustHow to avoid being scammed in an online-first worldWhy Bali is better than Silicon Valley (yes, really)And what it actually means to architect systems for good If you’ve ever felt lost in the tech jargon jungle, this episode will not only decode what matters, it’ll re-inspire you to think bigger, slower, and smarter. Bonus: Roberto also shares one of the best analogies for blockchain you’ll ever hear. Connect with Roberto: Website | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube | @ | Instagram 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!

  4. Aug 10

    Ep. 11 - From Imposed to Empowered: How to Rewrite the Story You Were Given with Karen Rudolf

    Send us Fan Mail How do you turn trauma into transformation, and soft-spoken strength into bold, embodied leadership? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Pratyush sits down with Karen Rudolf, Transformational “W”Holistic Guide, speaker, and 9x bestselling author, to explore the truth about real empowerment. From surviving a life-altering horseback riding accident in Costa Rica to leading global clients through her Tranquil SOULutions Clarity Tool™, Karen’s journey is proof that confidence isn’t about volume, it’s about alignment. We explore: Why “Sassy, Classy, and Badassy” is more than a catchphrase, it’s a framework for self-leadership.How to harness inner strength when the outside world gets loud.What a holistic life actually looks like in modern entrepreneurship.How subconscious rewiring, emotional clarity, and resilience build unstoppable leaders.Whether you're burnt out from performing strength or secretly seeking permission to be bold on your terms, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Connect with Karen: Website | LinkedIn Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube | @ | Instagram 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!

  5. Aug 3

    Ep. 10 - Justin Abrams on The Unfiltered Truth About Building a Business (What the Agencies Won’t Tell You)

    Send us Fan Mail What if scaling your business didn’t require a single dollar in paid ads? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we sit down with Justin Abrams, the Founder & CEO of Aryo Consulting Group, a firm that’s helped 300+ businesses (from scrappy startups to Pfizer and Sony) grow using nothing but smart strategy, organic leads, and radical transparency. Justin doesn’t believe in fluff. He shares the gritty reality of helping burned-out founders fix their funnels, revive their growth, and build companies that actually last, all without giving Meta or Google a cent. You’ll hear about: • Why traditional agencies are failing small businesses • The 3 pillars behind his award-winning consulting model • How Reddit, Facebook groups, and email newsletters are outperforming ads • What “strategy therapy” really looks like for founders • And how to optimize a business that’s already working but still leaking time and money Whether you're a founder, freelancer, or creative leader, this conversation is your crash course in real, sustainable growth. Connect with Justin: Website | LinkedIn Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube | @ | Instagram 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!

  6. Jul 30

    Ep. 09 - The Basement Below Rock Bottom: Kevin Palmieri on Reinvention & Resilience

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the life you thought would make you happy… doesn’t? Kevin Palmieri had it all, a six-figure job, the dream body, a great car, and yet, he was sitting on the edge of his bed debating suicide. That moment changed everything. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Kevin shares how he rebuilt his life from the inside out, and how that journey led to Next Level University, a Top 100 podcast with 2,600+ episodes and 1M+ listens. We talk consistency, mindset, creator burnout, the BS in the self-help space, and how Kevin now defines success after hitting bottom and climbing back with purpose. This is a powerful conversation about the quiet work no one sees, and why it always comes before the growth they do. Connect with Kevin: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube 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!

  7. Jul 24

    Ep. 08 - From Invisible to Irresistible: The Real ROI of Your Personal Brand Story with Lisa Apolinski

    Send us Fan Mail You know your story matters, but how do you actually make it work for you? In this episode of In The Feed, Pratyush is joined by Lisa Apolinski, a Forbes-featured digital strategist, five-time author, and “America’s Digital Content Futurist,” to dive deep into the new rules of building authority online. With over 30 years of marketing experience and $1.5B+ in client revenue impact, Lisa knows what it takes to make content convert, not just perform. We talk about: - What most people get wrong about personal branding - The truth about “Authority Power” and how to build it ethically - Using AI with your voice (not in place of it) - Why your content isn’t just copy, it’s a conversion tool - How to create a brand legacy that lives beyond platforms Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, coach, or founder, this conversation will show you how to build trust, traction, and transformation with your story. Don’t just post. Position. 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 To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

  8. Jul 14

    Ep. 07 - From Trauma to Shamanism: Rewriting Pain as Power with Kerry Blaser

    Send us Fan Mail In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Pratyush sits down with Kerry Blaser who a shaman, mother, and author of My Inner Heroine: Exploring Feminine Pain. From a suicide attempt to spiritual awakening, Kerry opens up about her radical journey of healing, her connection to Red Pill figures like Justin Waller and Andrew Tate, and how six men in her life mirrored her wounds back to her for deeper transformation. She shares how she bridges shamanism with neuroscience, and how physics explains the invisible systems behind emotional trauma. Topics we explore: Healing through confrontation, not avoidanceWhy pain isn’t the end, it’s a portalWhat “Red Pill Shaman” really meansWriting from the wound vs. writing for othersReclaiming the feminine identity, without losing logic This episode is for: Anyone who’s carried pain for too long, women healing in private, men who want to support deeper, and creatives who need to know your story isn’t over. Kerry’s book My Inner Heroine is out now. Connect with Kerry: Website | Instagram | 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 To connect DM me here: https://www.instagram.com/pratyushkumar_pk/ Will be waiting to talk to you. Cheers!

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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
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Underdog Protagonist
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