My First Step Ever

Emotions are the building block of our mental state. Maintaining a balance of our emotions is of paramount importance for a healthy and successful life. But, in reality, our emotions the most challenging aspects of our existence and we fall prey to them.  So, is it bad to experience certain emotions and ignore some? Why is there a need to even master or even understand our emotions? Why can't...

Money talk is always interesting, but have you ever thought about having and growing a sustainable income? Having a sustainable income is an essential topic and even more important for each one of us to gain information as early on in our lives, so we can create healthy income habits for a better life! So, to discuss this essential topic and aspects of our life, I have invited a seasoned author, a...

Being a student and graduate of COVID times has added multiple layers of challenges to one's job search journey. Being one amongst many graduates of COVID times myself I knew I had to find ways to hard work harder than ever to rise to the situation and be relevant and authentic to people dealing with uncertain times.  So, what can you do more besides having a read-worthy CV and eye-catchy cov...

An introvert on an entrepreneurial journey. Defying all odds helps you expand your limits and pushes you to be the best version of yourself.  For aspiring leaders, graduates and students across the globe, I am proud to bring to you a story of a young female, who carved her life by finally listening to her heart, but of course, after facing several challenges.  " I felt I have forgotten h...

Surprise surprise all my young friends, graduates, students and aspiring leaders across the globe. This week, I was on a quest to meet the #1 International best-selling author , a multi-business owner and the top content creator. My simple aim involved seeking practical advice from the expert herself for all my listeners/friends and achievers on the most important aspect of personal branding and m...

Settling in a new country and starting fresh is never easy. International graduates, students and aspiring leaders relocating to different countries often find it difficult to make that first move to achieve their goals. If you are stuck in a similar situation and looking for an effective piece of advice that makes your life a bit easier then tune in to this informative episode of the My First Ste...

One of the most heart-wrenching episodes of My First Step Ever, the podcast that uncovers the challenges of losing loved ones, but leaves us with the biggest lessons of life, ie. to keep moving on and make your curse your biggest blessings.  This episode will take you through the true story of a braveheart. Julie Cini, a global speaker, author, community leader and CEO of Spinal Muscular Atro...

am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies th...

I am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies...

I am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies...

I am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies...

I am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies...

I am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies...

I am Ishani Nigam, a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne. When the going got tough as a graduate in 2020 during a pandemic, I started to network with industry professionals on a weekly basis and I realised these accomplished individuals have great comeback stories that can help a lot of young students at that time to face uncertainties, but not just inspire, but also provide strategies...

Hey my young friends, did the pandemic affect your plans of studying abroad or impacted your entrepreneurial ventures? If the answer to that question is yes, then here is the REAL question. What CHANGE did you create in your approach to reach your goals this year? Or did you completely abandon it?! **** Now, think of it, as a student and a person just starting out you might have a cushion to fall...

On this episode of the My First Step Ever, podcast, I have the pleasure to chat with the leader in the Australian Fitness Industry, Adrian Lea. He is the founder of LeaWay Fitness and here is his story of why he started his own venture? Adrian worked in the corporate for many years and realised this busy lifestyle hinders the management's growth potential, thus impacting the growth of their employ...

My First Step Ever podcast is reaching hearts of many around the globe. For the first time I invite an international guest speaker from India. Anirudh Dharmagadi, a young business and a growth junkie, passionate about scaling businesses online. Currently on a mission to launch, incubate and scale DTC brands for @Godrej. I was eager to understand and unfold the simple steps he took from scaling bus...

What ?!!! Do we really have the 'Stuart Little' in the house? Well, that was my reaction when I first met Stuart on LinkedIn! But to my surprise, here I was sharing screen space with a powerhouse and a marketing expert. Stuart has over 15+ years of experience in marketing, digital marketing, digital strategy, sales marketing, personal branding and just being an avid growth junkie. Founder of Agenc...

My First Step Ever is back with a bang! I am your host and the producer of the show - Ishani Nigam In this episode I bring to you a story of undying faith and defying limiting self-belief. A boy, from Canada, recognised his passion and talent of public speaking early on in his life - Brenden Kumarasamy From there, he started a journey to best in his field and worked relentlessly on himself and his...

It is all about you because it starts with you! My First Step Ever, Back with a bang! My First Step Ever, podcast, is back with another season of great stories, tough challenges, but a tougher attitude to break that monotony of procrastination. Wondering what My Frist Step Ever is all about? I started this podcast amidst the chaos of covid-19, that was going on in my mind. A voice in my head const...

Can you re-built your empire called life? In the 20th episode of My First Step Ever, Edward Zia, a Sydney based international coach, a marketing ninja and an ex-army combat shares many firsts of his life. He is the founder of Excellence Above Coaching and Marketing mentor, at AMI. In this episode, you will learn and appreciate the various challenges Edward faced in his life. He shares one of the l...

Do you want to learn the art of being positive and motivated during your most challenging times? Well, look no further as, My First Step Ever, the podcast brings to you an episode that will help you figure out the simple and easy techniques to help you develop a mindset that will make you stronger. In this 19th, episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with David Taing, a Melbourne based serial en...

"There was a time when I had only $500 in my bank account.....and then in the first few months of launching my venture, I had earned half a million dollars..." Shilpa Kulshreshtra, founder of Scintillate Consulting and Coaching. A woman who lost her well-paying job saw that as a blessing, as she used that challenging time to build her career, her life and most importantly unleash her true potentia...

"I am an introvert, but I developed this approach to communicate my feelings with my team when I feel low" - Lisa Teh, cofounder and director of Codi Agency. Australia's well known digital marketer, Lisa Teh, talks about her first-time entrepreneurial journey, voice her concerns over mental stress and being UNAPOLOGETICALLY yourselves. Failures are tough to handle but the journey to your goals nee...

"I left well-paying jobs multiple times.........I run a successful media company, called Internash with 4 million + views on YouTube" - Devarshi Patel, 27 We always see the tip of the iceberg, but the real story, struggle and strategies of success lie in the journey to reach the destination. Are you excited to hear the hidden parts of Devarshi Desai's first-time-ever story of co-founding his firm,...