Chasing Lightning

Caleb Morato
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A podcast by and for college (or rising ones!) students starting big things. Remember that innovation-adoption curve? You fall at the *very* end of it. You're innovative. Early adopting. Visionary. You want to become someone who will perform at an optimal level in your arena of life now and in your career. We have conversations to help you do that: helping you live slow, move fast, and start things so that you can do it sustainably. Every two weeks (Mondays at 9 AM EST) we dive deep into topics ranging from character and health to cultural events that matter for the future to insights from those on our level to beyond who have started things to me trying to trying to make it through the semester...  this is chasing lightning. 

Episodes

  1. 05/20/2024

    I Traveled Over 2,000 Miles to Learn This Skill... | CL 10

    ⚡ Hey Chasing Lightning Fam! ⚡ WE IN LA. It's finally time. So many lessons and stories to share. Today I'll cover:  1️⃣ The skill I'm learning out here in LA that will serve a lifetime  2️⃣ What it's like working D2D @ a high-performing office  3️⃣ The main takeaway from doing the hardest work I've done in my life... and more! Sending peace yalls way.

    22 min

  2. 05/06/2024

    How This 1 Word Helps Me Grow and Land Internships in 24 Hours... | CL09

    ⚡ Welcome Back Chasing Lightning Fam ⚡ Finals SZN is here. An the saga continues: Leaving for CA for the sales internship in less than a week makes things interesting, but how'd we get here in the first place? On a deeper level, how do we overcome imposter syndrome when all these great things happen? Boils down to one word... watch the ep to find out. Love y'all.  Sending peace your way!  -- 00:35 Intro 01:41 The Journey to Landing an Internship in Less Than a Day 06:34 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions 11:33 Embracing Vulnerability and the Power of Asking

    13 min

  3. 04/22/2024

    How to Unlock Purpose in Our 20s w/ Mridul Prasad (6-Figure Startup Student-Cofounder) | CL08

    ⚡ Hey Chasing Lightning Fam! ⚡ In today's episode, we are joined by our FIRST returning guest—Mridul Prasad, Co-Founder of Startup Collegiate Consulting. Y'all enjoyed our last episode so much that we sat down and talked about finding purpose through the grind of college and juggling starting brands/startups, what I have learned about starting things on the podcasting side, and how this even ties into our apartment search. This is an episode you don't want to miss! P.S. Mridul breaks some major news on what the next BIG step of his startup is going to be so make sure to tune in to hear what that is! ~ Sending peace your way -- Support Mridul: 🎓 His startup: https://www.collegiate-consulting.com/ 🤝 His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mridul-prasad -- 00:46 Intro 02:23 Navigating Career Uncertainty and Self-Discovery 25:31 The Apartment Hunting Saga 46:35 Career Reflections and Internship Challenges 48:53 Navigating Career Paths and Finding Purpose 49:58 Maximizing Career Opportunities Beyond Internships 55:50 Letting Go of Investment Banking Ambitions ➡️ Tech Sales 59:15 The Power of Purpose and Pivoting Careers 01:05:36 Embracing Entrepreneurship + HUGE Announcement for Collegiate 01:25:45 Reflecting on Career Choices and Future Aspirations 01:36:00 Concluding Thoughts on Purpose and Career Development

    1h 38m

  4. 04/08/2024

    Chasing the UNKNOWN: Life Updates and What Direction We're Exploring Next w/ The Pod... | CL Ep. 007

    ⚡ Hey Chasing Lightning Fam!⚡ In today's episode, we're mixing things up with a scenic recording from the National Cathedral. I dive into a personal reflection about the growth and evolving direction of the podcast, inspired by my recent break and the advice from a stellar coach. We're expanding the horizon, exploring interests from career moves, technology, to philosophy and more... I also share some big summer plans, revealing my upcoming sales role internship with Skyline in California and reflecting on my journey through consulting, investment banking, to sales.  Sending peace your way!! -- 0:00 Intro 00:50 Reflecting on the Podcast's Direction and Personal Growth 01:57 Embracing Exploration: A New Direction for Chasing Lightning 02:59 Summer Plans: A New Adventure in California 04:31 The Power of Exploration and Taking Risks 05:34 Looking Forward: Sales, Tech, and Future Content 06:06 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

    7 min

  5. 03/25/2024

    ADHD & Academic Coach Shares How To Go From Academic TRENCHES to Academic WEAPON w/ Aadi | CL Ep 006

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    57 min

  6. 03/11/2024

    Cornell Student-Entrepreneur on Embracing and Monetizing STRUGGLE w/ Maryam Bellakbira | CL Ep. 005

    ⚡ Hey Chasing Lightning Fam! ⚡ In this dynamic episode of CL, we are joined by Maryam Bellakbira—an entrepreneur, fitness influencer, advocate, and researcher of endocrinology—who is unpacking her experiences, insights, and wisdom as a 19-year-old sophomore student at Cornell University.  She takes us on her journey navigating academia, overcoming the trenches she has faced throughout her life,, and harnessing the power of faith to carve out her path in life. Her insights provide AMAZING advice to all my undergrads with a TON of ambition and vision or to those still figuring that out in their academic journey. Sending peace yalls way! -- Follow Maryam:  Fitness Account: https://www.instagram.com/getmaryfit/ --  03:03 Journey of a Hormone Scientist: From Personal Struggle to Research Passion 06:57 Navigating College Life at Cornell: The Struggle, Vision, and Self-Worth 31:20 Navigating HYPER Competitive Environments and Finding Community 33:10 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Challenges 40:47 Journey into Fitness Influencing: Empowerment and Impact 54:07 Embracing Vulnerability and Learning from Struggles (And How to Monetize Them!)

    1h 3m

  7. 02/26/2024

    How to Integrate in ANY Social Environment in These 3 Steps... | CL Ep. 004

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    10 min

  8. 02/12/2024

    I Started a Podcast in College. Here’s What I Wish I Would’ve Known…

    ⚡ Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Chasing Lightning pod, where I help you live slow, move fast, and start things so you can do so sustainably...⚡ In today's episode, I have a grounded convo w/ y'all about some of the things that I wish someone could have told me before starting my podcast as a sophomore in college and ultimately before I started my brand. From insights that I received from talking to Kara Swisher to the insights I've come across in creating vs. sharing content to Taylor and Travis... this EP covers it all. Sending peace your way!! -- (00:46) Intro  (02:09) The Struggles of Podcast Recording (06:00) Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Vulnerability (10:56) The Importance of Sharing Your Journey (14:50) Outro

    16 min

  9. 01/30/2024

    Lessons from Starting a 6-Figure Startup as a Co-Founder in College w/ Mridul Prasad | CL Ep. 002

    ⚡ Hey CL Community! ⚡ Welcome to another EP of Chasing Lightning! In this EP we delve into a candid conversation with one of my closest friends at American University, Mridul Prasad, who is sharing his entrepreneurial journey as a co-founder of an education startup, Collegiate Consulting, which helps students craft personal brands to land into their dream schools.  Listen as he discusses his journey, diving into his high school life and how it laid the foundation for co-founding a startup in college. We also discuss his biggest takeaways on mastering productivity, nurturing a mindset driven by self-compassion, and navigating the challenges of running a startup in college in the backdrop of the academic trenches, and what really went into making this into a 6-figure startup... this is an EP you don't want to miss.  Love y'all! -- Follow Mridul: https://www.instagram.com/mratul_prasad/ Check Out Collegiate: https://www.collegiate-consulting.com/ Follow me: https://www.calebmorato.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caleb.morato/ -- 00:00 Intro and New Studio Reveal 00:48 First Guest Interview Announcement 02:00 Guest Intro and Backstory  09:57 High School Experiences and Personal Growth 19:07 The Start of Collegiate  25:49 Balancing College Life and Startup 27:08 The Importance of a Strong Team in Startups 27:40 Balancing Startup Work and College  28:16 Managing a Remote Team 30:29 The Future of Collegiate Post-College 34:26 The Role of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in Task Management  35:51 Productivity & Self 44:17 Mridul's Most Courageous Decision 48:03 Outro

    50 min

  10. 01/15/2024

    The 3 Principles That Changed The Course of Who I Was Becoming... | CL Ep. 001

    🎉 Welcome to the First Ep. of The Chasing Lightning Pod! 🎉 Cannot wait for what's to come through this platform. In today's ep. we cover how this all got started, the 3 principles this platform is centered on that changed the course of who I was becoming from one of the worst points in my life, and who this pod is for, along with the goals as well.  Links Referenced: MLK Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eQXD_44Kso -- 00:22 Intro  02:41 The Origin Story of This Pod 06:11 The Principles 09:16 Podcast Theme & Goals

    12 min
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A podcast by and for college (or rising ones!) students starting big things. Remember that innovation-adoption curve? You fall at the *very* end of it. You're innovative. Early adopting. Visionary. You want to become someone who will perform at an optimal level in your arena of life now and in your career. We have conversations to help you do that: helping you live slow, move fast, and start things so that you can do it sustainably. Every two weeks (Mondays at 9 AM EST) we dive deep into topics ranging from character and health to cultural events that matter for the future to insights from those on our level to beyond who have started things to me trying to trying to make it through the semester...  this is chasing lightning. 

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    Caleb Morato
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