Rewinding Success

Reva Desai
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Success can look obvious from the outside — but the real story starts much earlier. Rewinding Success with Reva Desai goes back to the early choices, risks, failures, mentors, and turning points that shaped leaders, builders, and changemakers into who they are today. Each conversation uncovers lessons young people can actually use as they build their own path.

Episodes

  1. 3h ago

    She Became CEO Before She Felt Ready | Rebecca Beattie

    What if success isn't about having your future figured out, but being open to the opportunities along the way? Rebecca Beattie, CEO of LaunchBio, has spent over 20 years in biotechnology, business, and entrepreneurship. But her journey to becoming CEO was anything but a straight line. From researching plants sent into space to overcoming a life-changing injury and stepping into leadership before she felt ready, Becky shares how unexpected experiences shaped her path to success. In this episode of Rewinding Success, we explore finding your passion, embracing failure, building meaningful relationships with mentors, and developing the confidence to take risks. Her biggest reminder? "Dreams don't have an expiration date." Whether you're figuring out your future or pursuing a big dream, this conversation is for you.

  2. Oct 18

    The Most Important Career Advice I Wish I Knew at 15 | Amazon AI Leader

    What if one cold email could change the direction of your life? Rahul Bhagat, an AI and technology leader at Amazon, never imagined where his career would take him. Growing up in Nagpur, India, he followed a traditional academic path before curiosity, unexpected opportunities, and a life-changing mentorship led him to pursue a PhD at USC and eventually build a 17-year career at Amazon. In this episode of Rewinding Success, Rahul shares the defining moments behind his journey, from working in a college cafeteria to leading teams in AI and search. We explore the power of mentorship, what it takes to become a great leader, the future of artificial intelligence, and why success isn't about having everything figured out. Rahul also shares valuable advice for students on building meaningful relationships, pursuing their curiosity, and creating opportunities for themselves. About Rewinding Success Rewinding Success is a student-hosted podcast exploring the stories, turning points, and lessons behind successful people. 🌐 https://rewindingsuccess.com/

  3. Jul 10

    Building Character, Leadership & a Life of Purpose | Randy Holeman

    In this episode of Rewinding Success, Reva Desai sits down with Sensei Randy Holeman, co-founder of Karate West and a seventh-degree black belt, to rewind the journey that shaped both his life and thousands of students. Randy shares how growing up in a hardworking family, losing loved ones, and finding the right mentors influenced his values long before he became a martial arts instructor. He reflects on leaving a successful corporate career to pursue meaningful work, the challenges of building Karate West into one of the country's largest martial arts schools, and why character, integrity, and service matter more than titles or achievements. Throughout the conversation, Randy offers timeless advice on resilience, leadership, mentoring others, and building a life that creates lasting impact across generations.

  4. Jun 19

    Bela Biro on Healthcare Leadership, Personal Values, and the Decisions That Shape Success

    In this episode of Rewinding Success, Reva Desai sits down with Bela Biro to rewind the moments, decisions, and values that shaped his career in healthcare leadership. Bela shares how his early interests in music, astronomy, and critical thinking influenced him, how he moved from accounting into healthcare, and why staying true to your values matters even when the harder path comes with real trade-offs. He also offers advice for young people on mentors, risk-taking, AI, ambition, and slowing down enough to enjoy the journey.

  • 4 Episodes

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Success can look obvious from the outside — but the real story starts much earlier. Rewinding Success with Reva Desai goes back to the early choices, risks, failures, mentors, and turning points that shaped leaders, builders, and changemakers into who they are today. Each conversation uncovers lessons young people can actually use as they build their own path.

Information

  • Creator
    Reva Desai
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Reva Desai
  • Show Website
    Rewinding Success