The Ordinary Maverick

Trails are fun, following clues and signs along a path, sometimes alone or with folks enjoying the outdoors. I love exploring and been close to nature over the years. And one thing is for sure, despite odds, nature finds its way. Just as life finds its way.  Join me on this podcast as I share experiences with creating paths, forging trails despite challenges be it in overgrowth or in rocks and bei...

Precipices are steep rocks or cliffs where one wrong step could plunge you several thousands of feet down. Standing on a precipice is an unforgettable moment. There are several moments in our lives that give us that same feeling. Join me on this podcast as I recall some of our precipice moments over the years and recount the key components of the Maverick formula. Would love to get your feedback !

An all-inclusive package is tempting and we all have possibly enjoyed this on a holiday or even a buffet meal and made the most of it. But is there a catch? What are hidden costs and how do these play out in our lives?  Join me on this podcast as I share some fun stories of our all-inclusive experiences and the iceberg effect of hidden costs.  Would love to get your feedback !

Reflecting on terms like onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring provides key insights to our minds and thoughts. But what do these terms mean, where did they come from and how were they conceived. And importantly where are they used? Join me on this podcast as I share my twist on these terms and their application in our lives with some fun memories over the years.  Would love to get your feedbac...

We come across many phrases in our life and ‘patience is a virtue’ is one of them. It’s a quality that’s appreciated and noticeable when practiced. Where did the phrase originate? And while having patience is important, are there times when you need to do just the opposite?  Join me as I share my take on patience and experiences on both being patient but also when one needs to be impatient.  Would...

The human mind is a full of ideas and there’s creativity in us and surrounding us. I was reminded of this as I tried out tubing as a recreation sport. There’s water tubing, snow tubing and even kite tubing. Join me on this podcast as I share some experiences of tubing and the innovative use of tires including some memories of making flip flops from tires and getting these from a leprosy colony in...

Woods are inspiring in so many ways and so are forests. How does one differentiate these and what does canopy cover mean? Inspiration is a necessary ingredient in our lives and we draw inspiration in different ways. Join me on this podcast as I share more about our recent decision to live in the woods and explore the types of inspiration including some insights to the creative space ships in movie...

New Year, new beginnings and a top of the world feeling. Hold on to that as radical positivity can help one tide over any problem. How do we define radical positivity and how does this link with the Maverick formula? Join me on this podcast as I recount some tough moments including when we almost lost our dogs en route between countries and keeping it together during tough times in the recent pand...

Century means hundred and is an ancient word coming down through the ages. It’s linked to the number zero which is the most important number in Mathematics. Centuries are celebrated in so many ways and are always special. Accepting and acknowledging praise gracefully is a key life skill. Join me on our century podcast and take a bow together while recounting memories from Jamaica and a sneak peek...

Embracing something means going totally into it. Enjoying the moment but also learning and storing all the memories. So what does it mean to embrace experiences? And to be a life learner. Join me on this podcast as I recount memories of climbing a waterfall and getting the perfect Christmas tree. Would love to get your feedback !

Is it A1 or A2? What does this relate to and why is it important? What’s the key difference between a perfectly cooked dish versus one that’s not and is it possible to avoid some additional stress in our lives. Details can make a difference. Join me on this podcast as I share some experiences on how details are key and can lead to both interesting and fun times and play an important role in avoidi...

Sand boarding, dune boarding, snowboarding, surfing; all such fun sports and require focus and balance plus a healthy dose of resilience. We’ve tried our hand at all of them and while there are unique skills and techniques for each, there is a through line that connects all. Join me on this podcast as I share our fun stories and experiences with riding the waves and the interlink with life and ‘po...

MacGuffin, an interesting word and used frequently in the creative, literary world. Do you know what or who is a MacGuffin? And even when it seems important, it’s inconsequential in the bigger scheme of things. Curious to know more? Join me on this podcast as I unpack more about the MacGuffin and share a bit about spotting the MacGuffin in our lives and using it to craft the best storyline and jou...

Chutney, a word that brings to mind a kind of sauce, something sweet, tangy, spicy and everyone has their own favorite chutney. But there is another kind of chutney too. Heard about chutney music? Heard about doubles? Not the one associated with sports but an addictive, popular and satisfying street food, doubles?  Join me on this podcast as I share my favorite chutney, and recount the story of ch...

Telephones are such an integral part of our life these days. And being always connected across the world is something we take for granted. It wasn’t like that, and the telephone has come a long way. Join me on this podcast as I recount the saga of the telephone with special memories and experiences as well as how risky expectations can be to our health and wellbeing. Would love to get your feedbac...

Lights are an essential part of our lives. It’s interesting how memories and connections get linked to lights. And like it happens often, one doesn’t realize the importance of light until it’s not there. Join me on this podcast as I share special memories with lights over the years in different places and how it’s been catalytic in creating a super spreader of sorts.  Would love to get your feedba...

Majestic mountains, stunning valleys and being surrounded by the most beautiful scenery one can imagine, like being in a painting yourself, that remains our impression of a special father daughters trip to the land of high passes. Join me on this podcast as I recount some special travel memories and fun experiences with local guides as well share our own parenting intentional time spend which paid...

It’s time for a challenge, what say? Often, incidents in our lives go forgotten, take the time to reflect on the simple and seemingly small events that shape us and make us who we are.  Join me on this podcast as I share my experience of feeling good and how that makes an impact on our lives including a story from yesteryear of taking someone out for a meal with an almost empty pocket! Would love...

Why would one fail to succeed, right? Well, think about it, life’s biggest failures are often the foundation stones for life’s biggest successes. Today’s episode is extra special. We have a young guest Niharika on the show! Another maverick sharing her own perspectives on failing to succeed.  Would love to get your feedback !

Magnets are interesting. They look ordinary but it’s the force inside that pulls or repels other objects. Our Earth is a magnet and our bodies too. Recently we visited the Magnetic Island that triggered the curiosity and interest in magnets. Join me on this podcast as I recount our encounters with magnets, our collection and our personal experience working with the magnetic vibrations that changed...

We hear about going full circle, do the 360. How does this link with the wheel of life? Join me on this podcast as I share a personal story on going back full circle, doing the 360 and the impact it can have. Would love to get your feedback !

It’s a phrase we’ve heard many times, between a rock and a hard place, but what do you do when you’re there? Rocks tell stories and are fascinating. Have you heard about rock fracturing? Join me on this podcast as I share my experience caught between a rock and a hard place and stories about rocks including some lessons from the most famous Rock Would love to get your feedback !

Toilets serve an essential part of our lives and save lives. With all our traveling, we’ve had varied experiences with toilets and there are many types of toilets too. But where did this word come from and what is the sanitation crisis? Join me on this podcast as I share my experience with changing a toilet, and charting trips based on the availability of toilets including answering some interesti...

Gold is found in many places. But is it found in the ocean? Time flies as we often say but are we able to catch it? These are questions that we often times know the answer to yet end up chasing after something that we know is tough to find. Join me on this podcast as I share more on these aspects and on finding happiness including some insights from travels to ‘down under’, beautiful Australia and...

Do you feel anxious if you don’t check your phone for some time? Are you constantly in front of a screen? Tech addiction is very real and has many effects. Join me on this podcast as I speak about disconnecting to reconnect and share some cool Maverick tips and a personal solution towards taking some digi time off! Would love to get your feedback !