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Honest conversations with creators, athletes, founders, and high-performers about life, mindset, discipline, fitness, creativity, and the journey behind success. Hosted by Creative Director and filmmaker Pranto Podder, this show explores the real stories people rarely talk about — the struggles, breakthroughs, lessons, and perspectives that shape meaningful lives.

Episodes

  1. May 27

    She Left Corporate to Build a More Meaningful Life in NYC | Daniela Bitts

    Most people spend years chasing success without ever questioning if the life they’re building is actually making them happy.In this episode, I sit down with Daniela Bitts — co-founder of Perfect Days Collective — to talk about burnout, modern loneliness, wellness, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build a meaningful life in today’s world.Before launching Perfect Days Collective, Daniela spent years working in high-level media, content, and brand marketing roles across companies like Spartan, Bodybuilding.com, and LIU Brooklyn Athletics. But after climbing the corporate ladder, she realized the life she built no longer aligned with who she truly was.That realization led her to leave the corporate world behind and help build Perfect Days Collective — a wellness and community movement rooted in four pillars:Move. Think. Connect. Grow.In this conversation, we talk about:• Burnout & feeling disconnected despite external success • Leaving stability behind to pursue purpose • The loneliness epidemic in NYC • Why community matters more than ever • Nervous system regulation & mental health • Entrepreneurship & building something from scratch • Wellness beyond aesthetics & social media trends • The “Great Unplug” — reconnecting to real life • Redefining success, fulfillment & freedom • Creating intentional spaces where people feel seen and connected ⏳ Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction and Daniela's background 0:23 - Early life and upbringing in rural New York 1:22 - College years and health challenges 4:04 - Transition to New York City and journalism career 5:37 - Shift from journalism to brand marketing 7:04 - Role at Bodybuilding.com and career evolution 9:33 - Founding of Perfect Days Collective 10:07 - Overview of Perfect Days Collective’s mission and pillars 13:24 - Target demographics and community focus 16:43 - Services offered by Perfect Days Collective 19:02 - Discussion on loneliness and community building 22:03 - Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship 24:12 - Importance of having a team and co-founders 27:39 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 30:49 - Meaningful life and personal growth 39:32 - Challenges faced as an entrepreneur 🎙️ Daniela Bitts Co-Founder — Perfect Days CollectiveFollow Daniela: Instagram: @daniellebittsFollow Perfect Days Collective: Instagram: @perfectdayscollective—Follow me here: Instagram: @prantopodder YouTube: @PrantoUnscripted

    45 min

  2. May 5

    What It Takes to Become an Elite Personal Trainer in NYC | Marty Kelly

    Marty’s journey isn’t what you’d expect.From working construction in Ireland…to chasing a career in fighting…to starting over in New York with nothing —this is what it really takes to build a career in fitness.Now an elite personal trainer at WSA NYC, Marty breaks down the reality behind the industry — no fluff, no shortcuts.In this episode, we talk about:* Making the leap when nothing feels certain* The truth about becoming a personal trainer* Why most people fail in the fitness industry* How to build real relationships with clients* Staying authentic while growing your careerThis isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the truth behind the process.If you’re trying to build something for yourself, this one will hit. 00:00 Intro — how they met, Marty’s background 01:07 Growing up in Ireland, why he came to the US 02:13 Boston years — construction work and MMA training 03:17 Moving to New York City on a whim 05:21 The UFC Gym opportunity 06:25 Taking the leap into personal training 08:04 Reality of being a trainer 09:40 How the fitness market has changed 10:43 Advice for new trainers 12:47 Training high performers 14:21 Mindset shift 16:55 Living with intention 18:01 Setting boundaries 19:42 The immigrant hustle 22:22 Going all in vs balance 24:04 Environment and circle 27:22 Financial freedom 27:53 Dream life 29:35 Fitness mistakes 31:16 Lifting vs cardio 32:50 Structuring sessions 34:26 Getting lean 36:03 Meal prep in NYC 37:05 Wearable trackers 37:39 Advice to younger self Guest: Marty Kellyhttps://www.instagram.com/martykellyfit/ Follow:https://www.instagram.com/prantounscripted/

    38 min

  3. May 1

    Finding Clarity in a Noisy World | Gaur Sharan Das

    In this conversation, Gaur Sharan Das shares timeless wisdom on discipline, detachment, and inner clarity in a fast-paced modern world.A longtime practitioner of devotional life and service, Gaur Sharan Das has spent years teaching Bhakti philosophy and helping people find meaning beyond external success.This conversation explores how ancient wisdom applies directly to modern struggles—distraction, desire, ambition, and the search for purpose.⸻He explains: • Why discipline is not restriction, but freedom • How desire quietly shapes our suffering • The difference between silence and avoidance • How to live in the modern world without being consumed by it • What true clarity looks like beyond success and achievement • How service leads to lasting fulfillment (00:00) Teaser clips / intro (00:34) Guest introduction — Gaurav Sharan Das (02:50) Becoming a monk at 19 (04:27) Biggest struggles during the transition (06:04) Host’s story — coming to the US and pursuing photography (07:06) Social media and instant gratification (09:00) Can money be a purpose? (11:23) Aligning goals with deeper purpose (12:58) Growth and money at the same time (15:27) Can you love without attachment? (18:23) Finding purpose when you feel lost (21:29) Breakdowns as gateways to growth (25:52) Pleasure, happiness, and fulfillment (27:28) Reconnecting with spirituality and culture (30:31) Service as the universal religion (34:37) Self-discovery and purpose (36:27) A monk’s daily routine (38:42) Morning meditation and Hare Krishna mantra (42:37) Night routine and grounding (43:52) Is “monk mode” healthy? (46:03) Managing negativity (51:56) The monk’s biggest personal struggle (53:46) Practicing gratitude (54:49) Gratitude as a living emotion (59:11) What he’s grateful for right now (61:27) Closing advice

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Honest conversations with creators, athletes, founders, and high-performers about life, mindset, discipline, fitness, creativity, and the journey behind success. Hosted by Creative Director and filmmaker Pranto Podder, this show explores the real stories people rarely talk about — the struggles, breakthroughs, lessons, and perspectives that shape meaningful lives.

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    Pranto Podder
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  • Episodes
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