🎙️ Episode Summary:

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ashay Mahajan, co-founder of the celebrated platform Swayam Talks, to explore a life shaped by relentless learning, inner strength, and a deep belief in the power of real stories.

From his early days as a curious child and a diligent Chartered Accountant, to his brave leap into entrepreneurship, Ashay opens up about the pivotal choices andmoments that led to the birth of Swayam Talks — a movement built on hope, values, and Indian voices that matter.

We dive into the founding story, the unexpected flow ofsupport, his experiments in parenting, the lessons fromendurance sports, and why value always trumps money. Amasterclass in resilience and clarity, this conversation will leave you reflecting on your own story — and how ready you are to change.

• 00:00 – Introduction to Ashay Mahajan & Swayam Talks

• 05:05 – Early life and the roots of curiosity

• 09:53 – The disciplined journey of Chartered Accountancy

• 20:04 – Taking the leap: CA to entrepreneur

• 29:49 – How Swayam Talks was born

• 40:01 – Real stories, real impact

• 50:40 – When support flows and abundance follows

• 52:03 – Endurance sports and building inner strength

• 1:00:00 – Experiments in parenting and everyday life

• 1:03:18 – Choosing values over money

• 1:12:23 – Pursuing growth without pause

• 1:19:08 – Motivation vs. Discipline: The real engine of change

• 1:26:32 – Final reflections on a relentless journey

  🔗 Follow Swayam Talks:

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  Swayam Talks website www.swayamtalks.org
  
  🔗 Follow Ashay Mahajan:

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashay-mahajan-57445a14/