The Underdog Protagonist

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel wiped out by the end of the day and wonder where all your energy went? In this episode of Recharge Sundays , we’re uncovering the invisible energy leaks that quietly drain your focus, motivation, and joy, sometimes without you even realizing it. We’ll dive into the 4 main types of leaks and cover practical strategies to plug them for good. By the end, you’ll have actiona...

Send us Fan Mail What if I told you that just 3 minutes could change your entire week? Sounds too good to be true, right? In this episode of Recharge Sundays from The Underdog Protagonist, we explore the 3-Minute Rule, how tiny habits can create big shifts in your energy, focus, and creativity. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lacking focus, this episode will prove that big changes don’t r...

Send us Fan Mail Life doesn’t always go as planned. When failure strikes, it’s easy to feel defeated or question your abilities. But what if failure is actually a stepping stone to something better? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, I get personal as I share stories of my own failures (as a creator/freelancer): product launches that didn’t work, creative challenges I couldn’t finish, an...

Send us Fan Mail If you want to skyrocket your personal or professional growth , then this episode is for you. Discover tips on how you to discover your potential, learn from others and take your performance to its peak . In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we are joined with Alan Lazaros , an entrepreneur and a peak performance coach helping individuals to unleash their hidden potential f...

Send us Fan Mail Sharing your story can feel overwhelming, but it’s also one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and others. In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist , we’re diving deep into The Fear of Sharing, why it feels so scary, how to overcome self-doubt, and why your voice truly matters.  I’ll share personal experiences, including my own struggles with vulnerability, fea...

Send us Fan Mail Are you more productive and creative in the morning, or do your best ideas come to life under the stars? In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist , we explore the timeless debate between morning and night workflows and how they impact creativity and productivity. From the freshness of early mornings to the calm focus of late nights, I’ll dive into the science and share personal...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck with last week’s baggage? It’s time to let go and make room for the fresh energy you need to tackle the week ahead. In this Recharge Sundays episode, we’re diving into the mindset and habits that help you reset, refocus, and recharge your creative energy. From decluttering your workspace to clearing your mental clutter, we’ll explore how small wins can fuel big progr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Recharge Sundays , a weekly series from The Underdog Protagonist. In this episode, we explore the importance of recharging your mind, body, and creative energy to prevent burnout, boost productivity, and foster personal growth. Discover how to reflect on your wins, overcome challenges, and reset your space to fuel creativity and focus for the week ahead. Learn why small...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pratyush dives deep into the challenges of staying inspired, maintaining motivation, and sustaining creative energy in everyday life. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, we explore five practical strategies to overcome creative slumps and build habits that foster consistency and productivity. Discover how to create effective creative...

Send us Fan Mail Designing is not only about creative visually appealing stuff. Its more about how we bridge the gap between where the brand is and where it wants to be. The gap needs to be filled by the designs which are practical and are made with a purpose. In this episode we dive deep about the core essentials every designer or a creative person should know in order to establish that connectio...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone talks about balancing life and business to boost productivity. But no one shares the other side of the page. The side where you are managing things, feeling compelled to do everything, burning out, overwhelmed with the response and trying to maintain the sanity. In this podcast we get real with our experiences about what we have done to find our driving force, our purpose...

Send us Fan Mail Fear is something we all deal with, yet it’s so hard to talk about. It’s easy to say “don’t be afraid,” but when it comes to actually facing our fears, it’s a whole different story. Many of us are held back by fear, whether it’s fear of judgment, failure, or just the unknown. In this episode, we’re going to tackle these fears head-on and explore how they shape our work and our sen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we address how the podcast community has pivoted itself (Not for the good). Being an Indian podcaster, I struggle to get my message out there due to several reasons. Firstly the audience is small and young and its difficult to make them listen to you rather than tuning into larger known creators frequently. Hence, the growth is slow for emerging creators. People in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dial back to how it was during the starting phase of this podcast, lessons learnt and how constant improvement came int focus. I throw light on why I wanted to do podcasting in the first place. I address the podcast's purpose and share about my vulnerable side. Many creators struggler with the things which I do, but they do not bring it up. This podcast is...

Send us Fan Mail What's your new year resolution like? What are your new year goals? These are a few among the numerous questions we get asked every new year. But should we wait to start something, when we know the efforts and hurdles to achieve a certain milestone is the same regardless? Listen to this episode to know what are my takes on the concept of new year resolutions. Is motivation al...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us are in the hustle period of our life. When we get stuck somewhere, we resort to seek tips from those who are successful. Scrolling through YouTube we see all these Productivity Gurus who have guaranteed methods to make the best of your time. But we fail to understand that this is only making us burn out faster. The tips that they are sharing is a bit generic. If not the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we discuss how to build a branding or design agency from the ground up with Jayshree Sridhar from Jay Design Studios. She is a Fempreneur who designs brand identity assets for premium lifestyle brands. Whether you're an aspiring business owner, a creative professional, or simply intrigued by the world of branding, tune in to gain pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist we explore the world of freelance motion design with Hafidh Idris a Motion Designer, Freelancer and a Content Creator. He has been working in the industry for the past 12 years along with holding 6 years of experience in teaching under his belt. Here are the segments we cover in this episode: 00:20 Segment 01: Intro 03:53 Segment 02: Nav...

Send us Fan Mail Creating a lasting personal brand is only difficult when you don't know the right way to do so. In this episode we explore 3 powerful ways to build a lasting and memorable personal brand. Whether you are a freelancer or a content creator, these tips will help you either ways. Lets implement this branding strategy on our social media and see it for ourselves. What do you think...

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday we will have this segment where I will share one of my weird client stories. In this episode we get to know about a client who wants to edit a logo but have a weird way of understanding how the things work. If you did not know yet let me tell you, I have been a designer for almost 6 years. I have been into all sorts projects and got to experience a handful of client ...

Send us Fan Mail With the ever changing taste of people, its real difficult to create content that resonates those trends. Following trends will either give you exposure or make your burn yourself out. How can one sustain itself it the market of the creator economy. How to optimise our strategies to make our personal brand more relevant to our audience? Is there any hack to just supercharge our ou...

Send us Fan Mail Juggling multiple balls at the same time isn't easy. Most of the times we mess things up. All we can do is micro manage. But that just takes away our potential. We want our results to be immaculate. But sometimes that comes with a cost. We either burn ourselves out or exhaust our creativity. How to not let that happen? Listen to the podcast episode to find out. Hit follow and...

Send us Fan Mail The one thing almost everyone struggles is to be consistent . Choosing to do something and sticking with it for a specified amount of time might seem easy in words but its very difficult when put into action. A lot of people fail and give up not finding a way up. In this episode we will discuss the fundamental things one must do to achieve consistency. I know it's ironic that...

Send us Fan Mail There was a time when I felt depressed. I felt defeated. It was as if I was at my deepest and there is nothing that could revive me. I shut down everything and everyone in hopes that would fix me. But it didn't, until I discovered this lesson. In this episode I share how this learning helped me bounce back from my deepest. It is the one thing everyone should master. When thin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm joined by Karthik Ramesh who is a great filmmaker. His recent short film IE (Internet Explorer ) got nominated for multiple awards and secured the award for Best Editing . We both believe that we are in the grind to achieve something big. During this phase of life we have been given a lot of difficult choices. It is a tricky question if you're asked t...