This with Krish Show

Remember when earning $100,000 a year meant you had truly "made it?" I do. I still remember dating a girl in college whose dad was a Vice President of Finance making over six figures. They lived in a beautiful home, drove luxury cars, and seemed to have everything figured out. Back then, $100,000 represented success. Today? That same salary tells a very different story. In this episode of This wit...

THE BALANCE | Work, Family, Vacation & Why Memories Matter More Than Emails What does work-life balance really mean when you're an executive, entrepreneur, business owner, or someone who genuinely loves what they do? This week, I'm recording from beautiful Maui, Hawaii, where our family spent time making memories after my son competed in a junior golf tournament at the world-famous Wailea Golf...

🚀 THE FIRST TRILLIONAIRE 🚀 This week may go down as one of the most important weeks in business history. SpaceX completed the largest IPO ever. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. SpaceX surged to a valuation of roughly $2.66 trillion. Then, just days later, Musk turned around and acquired AI coding powerhouse Cursor for $60 billion. Love him or hate him, it's impossible to ignore w...

Yesterday marked 14 years of sobriety. Fourteen years ago, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life. At the time, I thought I was giving something up. Looking back, I realize I was gaining everything. In this deeply personal episode of The This With Krish Show, I share what alcoholism taught me, what sobriety gave me, and the lessons I've learned over the last 14 years. We talk about family,...

What happens when you wake up one day and realize the biggest risk in life was never taking one at all? In this powerful episode of This with Krish , we dive deep into the emotional reality of regret, financial decisions, missed opportunities, entrepreneurship, parenting, investing, crypto, AI, and the fear that keeps so many people stuck inside “shoulda, coulda, woulda.” Krish shares personal sto...

Your Kid Is Going to Cost HOW MUCH?! | Teaching Kids About Money Before the World Teaches Them Debt In this powerful and eye-opening episode of This with Krish , we dive deep into one of the most requested topics from parents everywhere: how to teach children about money, saving, investing, debt, and financial responsibility before adulthood hits them like a freight train. We break down the shocki...

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at This with Krish. This special episode is dedicated to the women who built us, shaped us, sacrificed for us, protected us, and loved us through every season of life. In this emotional and heartfelt conversation, Krish talks about motherhood, parenting, sacrifice, family, emotional strength, grief, gratitude, and why moms are truly the glue that holds families to...

What do you do when people from your past suddenly show back up? At first, it feels nostalgic… familiar… maybe even exciting. But what happens when you look a little deeper and realize not everyone is meant to come with you into the next chapter of your life? In this episode, we’re getting real about growth, boundaries, and the uncomfortable truth that history does NOT equal loyalty. Some people w...

What started as a simple conversation about AI… turned into something much bigger. We went from talking about tools like ChatGPT and automation… to self-driving cars… to driverless systems… and now, suddenly, humanoid robots are here — running faster than humans, making half-court shots, and stepping into roles we never imagined this quickly. So let’s ask the real question… We made robots… for wha...

What does teamwork really mean? Today, I sit down with my son Liam—4 seasons into lacrosse and already making plays—to talk about what it means to play together, trust your teammates, and have fun doing it. This episode is real, unscripted, and full of laughs as Liam shares how he sees the game, what he loves about lacrosse, and why teamwork matters both on and off the field. Sometimes the best le...

What if the most important lessons your kids learn… are the ones you never planned to teach? In this solo episode, Shannon Dhokia dives into Principle 1 from Mar-Ed —the idea that education is always happening in your home, through faith, marriage, and parenting. With real stories, humor, and heart, she shares what it means to lead by example (even on the messy days), while navigating life as a la...

Hey friends, welcome back to This with Krish . This episode is a special one. We start with a moment of gratitude—celebrating a birthday surrounded by family, friends, and milestones that honestly still feel surreal… from 1,000+ published articles and 20 million site visits on This Newsroom , to hitting 1 million views on this show . But before we get into the heart of the episode, I address a com...

What do you say when your child asks, “Are we okay?” In this deeply personal episode of This with Krish Show , Krish Dhokia shares a real moment with his son during a simple drive to the gym that turned into a powerful conversation about war, fear, and faith. In a world where our kids are more aware than ever, this episode explores how parents can navigate difficult conversations without overwhelm...

Hey friends—this one is personal. Episode 103 of This with Krish lands right on my birthday… and right in the middle of Easter week. Shannon was supposed to join me, but after a crazy week (and spoiling me way too much), I’m running this one solo. In this episode, I reflect on everything that changed this past year—from stepping into my role as CMO and finally being present with my family… to laun...

Hey friends, you’re listening to This with Krish… In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we dive into the life of Tiger Woods—one of the greatest athletes of all time. From dominance and global superstardom to scandal, injuries, relationships, and his recent DUI arrest, this is a story that goes far beyond golf. We unpack the pressure of success, the reality of failure, and the truth about...

In Episode 102 of This With Krish , we take a deep and powerful look at The Passion of the Christ — the film that shocked Hollywood, sparked global conversation, and continues to impact millions over two decades later. From record-breaking box office numbers to the intense scrutiny surrounding Mel Gibson, we unpack the full story behind the film — including what Jim Caviezel endured during product...

This is our centennial 100th episode of This With Krish Show — and we’re kicking off a brand new format where I sit down for real conversations with incredible humans and friends . And I couldn’t think of a better person to start with than DJ Ravi Drums (Ravi Jakhotia) . Ravi is a global performer, innovator, and pioneer who helped redefine live DJ experiences by combining drumming with DJ sets lo...

We just got back from spring break in Florida—and what started as a family road trip turned into something much bigger. From Palm Coast to St. Augustine to Navarre Beach, this episode dives into the real impact of travel on kids… how it shapes their confidence, curiosity, and behavior in ways we don’t always notice in the moment. And the wild part? Just a few months after our Atlanta trip, we’re a...

Last night… at 2AM… my phone exploded with one of those loud, heart-stopping Amber Alerts. You know the one. The one that wakes you up, scares you half to death… and if we’re being honest… the one most of us swipe away without really thinking. But here’s the question… 👉 What if that alert was for your child? 👉 Would you want people to ignore it then? In this episode of This with Krish , we dive...

🎙️ Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates | Life Lessons from Forrest Gump What can a man who ran across America in a pair of Nikes teach us about life, success, love, and purpose? Turns out… a lot. In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of This with Krish , we dive deep into the legendary film Forrest Gump and unpack the unexpected life lessons hidden throughout the story. From running away fr...

Youth sports parents… are absolutely wild. In this episode of This with Krish , I tell the hilarious and slightly unbelievable story of my son’s lacrosse game against a team we’ll simply call “Cobra Kai.” What started as a simple 9:00 AM youth game turned into a 3.5 hour delay, suspicious scheduling, a massive Dallas thunderstorm, lightning on the field, and grown adults arguing while kids were st...

How much time do we really have? As another birthday approaches, I’ve been thinking deeply about time, legacy, faith, and what it truly means to run the race of life and finish it well . In this episode of This with Krish , I reflect on a powerful message delivered by Pastor Dan Lian at Keystone Church that challenged me to think about life differently. For most of my younger years, I wondered if...

Six years ago, in the middle of a pandemic, a cross-state move, career growth, parenting chaos, lacrosse games, golf tournaments, and more late-night strategy sessions than we’d like to admit… Shannon and I started writing a book together. It was supposed to take a year. It took six. In this episode of This with Krish , I share the real story behind writing our first book, Mar-ed — why it took so...

This week, I became “Daddy Daycare.” In between nonstop meetings, Zoom interruptions for apple juice refills, fort-building, doll diplomacy, backyard soccer, Play-Doh sculptures, and turning the dining table into a nap station… something unexpected happened. A breakthrough. For the first 2.5 years of my daughter’s life, I traveled 2–3 weeks a month. I was building a career… but missing moments. Wh...

“Follow your passion.” “Hustle harder.” “Manifest it.” It all sounds empowering. It all sounds bold. It all sounds like success is just one motivational quote away. But what if the advice everyone repeats is the very thing keeping people stuck? In this episode of This with Krish , we break down the most overrated advice in modern culture and replace hype with truth. We talk about discipline over e...