The Nth Principle Podcast

Ethan Beller is an aspiring filmmaker, digital marketer, and an extremely talented videographer, who discusses his principles for video editing 101, starter tech stack, importance of effective marketing, and how filmmakers achieve VFX effects. He's basically the next Steven Spielberg, or dare I say it, the first Ethan Beller.

You can get in touch with Ethan here:

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Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB 

Peter Lipari is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Mgmt. from Arizona State University, while also working full time at Iridium Sports Agency, a leader in UFC and MMA talent management.

An Aspiring sports agent for the world of American football and the fastest growing sport on Earth, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), in this episode Pete discusses pursuing a career in Sports Mgmt. 101. In particular, working as a marketing specialist at Iridium, Pete has many invaluable insights to offer on brand building for athletes and entrepreneurs alike. In this episode, we discuss Sports Mgmt. 101, college degree and certification requirements, brand building, recruitment, and some fun MMA speculation.

It was a pleasure Pete!

You can get in touch with Peter here:

LinkedIn | Instagram

Contact me here:

Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB 

Peter Lipari is currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Mgmt. from Arizona State University, while also working full time at Iridium Sports Agency, a leader in UFC and MMA talent management.

An Aspiring sports agent for the world of American football and the fastest growing sport on Earth, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), in this episode Pete discusses pursuing a career in Sports Mgmt. 101. In particular, working as a marketing specialist at Iridium, Pete has many invaluable insights to offer on brand building for athletes and entrepreneurs alike. In this episode, we discuss Sports Mgmt. 101, college degree and certification requirements, brand building, recruitment, and some fun MMA speculation.

It was a pleasure Pete!

You can get in touch with Peter here:

 LinkedIn | Instagram

Contact me here:

Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB 

Lachlan Kirkwood is a digital marketer turned no-code developer turned entrepreneur. And perhaps most importantly, he is a really nice guy. 

The Auspicious Australian graduated from college with a degree in digital marketing and worked in the social media marketing space for a few before encountering no-code app development tools. It was herein that he had a lightbulb moment: there was this super powerful enabler for non-tech entrepreneurs but no one out there to teach the latter how to use it. And thus began a journey of entrepreneurship leading to over $20,000 income per month with all the freedom that comes with working for oneself.

In this episode, we discuss Digital Marketing for startups 101, standing apart from the crowd, how to build and scale an online business, mental health, and more. 

You can get in touch with Lachlan here:

Twitter: @LachlanKirkwood | Website and courses on app development: buildingwithbubble.com 

(if you want become a tech entrepreneur quick, you HAVE to visit his website!)

Contact me here:

Instagram: @Ajk737 | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Facebook: AJKHFB 

Kirin Sawasdikosol (I just call him Kirin S. because his last name is a mouthful, lol) is as energetic as they come. Over the past 2 years that I have known him, he has gone from not knowing much about investing to learning and applying a whole lot. Never being shy of his voicing his opinions, Kirin is the kind of guy that likes to jump into the deep end. I really respect that because 95% of preparation for anything in life is usually just procrastination in disguise. Like the Nike Swoosh, just do it! Bite off more than you can chew.... you can learn to chew later.

Kirin embodies three qualities that I learned about from Warren Buffett and look for in everyone I meet: Energy, Capacity, & Integrity. His ability to take the initiative, learn quickly, and get things are perhaps his biggest qualities. In this episode, Kirin joins us to talk about how he developed a love for investing, how he got his investment club recognized by a multinational corporation, the importance of high-quality team members, recommendations for fellow investors, and as with most episodes on investing, some good ol' fashioned speculation on the markets.

Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do too!

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While doing this episode, this song called, I couldn't help but think about Sylvestor Stallone's Rocky series, in part because this guy, bruised and battered from his last fight but all the more gracious in defeat, still stood tall in his pursuit of a larger than life ambition --- a desire to be a UFC champion. I could see it in his eyes, the fire! And this is why I pushed him to come on the podcast for months on end... And he's finally here!

At 28 years of age, Will 'Soldier of Christ' Starks, is a professional MMA fighter, two time UMMAF (USA Mixed Martial Arts Federation) National, and 2 time UMMAF World Champion with the hopes of making it to the UFC. Having fought the weekend prior and with bloodshot eyes, Will agreed to the podcast while pursuing a degree in Neuroscience & Biochemistry, and being a boyfriend, a dog owner, and much much more. 

Recently recruited by one of the largest sports agencies in the world (Paradigm Sports), Will discusses the challenges of taking the road less traveled, dealing with doubts and doubt-ers, his background, desire to fight, risks of contact sports & how to minimize them, recommendations for upcoming fighters and much much more.

Will is a fighter in the ring and in life, and I just know that he will achieve big things in whatever path he takes. In my eyes, he is already successful for daring to dream, but moreover, for trying to make that dream a reality. Thank you for being you, Will!

You can find Will Starks here:

Instagram: @willstarksmma

Contact me here:

Instagram: @Ajk737 | email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737

'If you're in this, you need to be in this for the right reasons. Sincerity and persistence are necessary (for Public Service)' Ali Husaini

Hailing from an immigrant family from India, Ali Husaini is a 1st generation brown Muslim American with one goal in mind: Leveling the playing field in American politics to one day have a political body that truly represents its diverse constituency. 

Ali discovered his passion in the library of congress where he took charge of the herculean task of reopening mountains of unsolved cases involving crimes against minorities in America. And just like that, he had found his passion in life. He has since gone on to receive multiple licenses from the US House of Representatives and learn under the guidance of veteran politicians including New Jersey General Assembly member Daniel Benson, Congresswoman Bonnie Coleman, and even the battle-hardened Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, all while being a full-time student at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. The list of achievements goes on and on as this kid from New Jersey strives to truly build a country 'For the People, By the People.'

In the third episode of AJK HFB, Ali discusses getting an Internship in public service 101, the challenges of being a minority, recommendations for others wishing to follow in his footsteps, and American politics today.

To Ali: Thank you for agreeing to come on the podcast. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your time. Perhaps you are the greatest Ali!

Connect with me via the following:

Facebook: Ali Khan | Instagram: Ajk737 | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737

Muhammad Ali is a Product Specialist at Morningstar, Inc, a multi-billion dollar behemoth in the finance world. He has a bachelor's in economics/math from Bard Unversity, NYC; was the president of the investment group at Bard as well; studied engineering and sustainable energy at Oxford University, UK; is python (programming language) and Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certified; the list goes on and on.... and yet, he has time and again found ways to give back to the community as well. In the face of overwhelming odds, Ali left his home country and family behind to pursue what we all want: the American Dream, the promise for a better life. But Ali is just one of many international students that struggle day and night in service of the dream. He, much like my earlier guest Farhan Sadiq (Season 1), represents an overlooked and underappreciated demographic of immigrants that form a pivotal foundation of what makes America Great: immigrant talent.

In the second episode of AJK HFB Season 2, Ali discusses Morningstar, getting a job 101, personal story, his take on success in life and recommendations, and the capital markets in that order. Much like most ambitious people, positivity, relentlessness, and empathy are a running theme. I hope you're inspired, and if so, please feel free to reach out to me and tell me what you liked most. Enjoy :)

To Ali: Thank you for agreeing to come on the podcast. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your time.

'Happiness is surrounding yourself with other people' --- Muhammad Ali

Connect with me via the following:

Facebook: Ali Khan | Instagram: Ajk737 | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737

Jared Feather is an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder who has won many bodybuilding competitions across some of the highest stages in the sport in the IFBB, IFF, and IPE. But he is not just any bodybuilder: Jared boasts a Masters (yes, Masters) of Science (M.S) in Exercise Physiology with a special focus on nutrition and training. He has OVER 10 YEARS of experience in the bodybuilding industry and has helped countless men and women alike achieve their dreams of being on the stage and/or just lead healthier lives. Now, while Jared has the knowledge and credibility to back that up, what truly sets him apart is his personal story and how he overcame tremendous challenges to forge a happy and healthy life for himself by doing what he loves most --> Bodybuilding.

In the first episode of AJK HFB Season 2 (yeahhh budayyyy), Jared Feather talks about two things: 1) overcoming challenges, importance of loving what you do, and his own story to serve as an inspiration and 2) making a living as a fitness professional. Positivity, Gratitude, genuineness, and a strong work ethic --- and whole lotta swearing (lol) --- are a running theme in Jared's story and hence, this episode. In some ways, this episode is also a tribute to his mom, who was always there for him through and through. 

I hope you're inspired, and if so, please feel free to reach out to me and tell me what you liked most. Links to reaching out to Jared, his company (RP), and/or me are at the bottom. Enjoy :)

To Jared: Thank you for agreeing to come on the podcast. I know you have big goals and dreams, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your time, not least because I have learned a lot from you.

'You can f*** up as many times as you want, but don't give up... don't be scared' --- Jared Feather

Learn more about Renaissance Periodization Coaching and Products here:

Website: RenaissancePeriodization

Connect with the man himself

 Instagram: Jared_Feather | Email: [email protected] | Train w/ Jared on Instagram: Trybe_Fitness

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Facebook: Ali Khan | Instagram: Ajk737 | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737

Mr. Ijaz is an American investor, entrepreneur, citizen diplomat, physicist, engineer, father, husband, and founder of Crescent Investment Management, a hedge fund management company that has run his proprietary trading system, CARAT, for 33 years now. He is by far one of the most influential Americans of Pakistani origin in the country. Born and raised as a kid of color in 1960s rural America, Mr. Ijaz was educated as a physicist and neuro-mechanical engineer at the University of Virginia, MIT, and Harvard Medical School. In the late 1980s, without any formal knowledge or training in business, he entered the world of high finance quite by accident. He would later adapt his human biomechanics models developed at MIT to the extreme volatility in financial markets following the 1987 stock market crash. Crescent Investment Management was born soon after in 1990. He made a substantial fortune managing other people’s money in the 1990s, and soon turned his energies to politics in troubled regions of the world – he says he felt the guilt of his wealth in wanting to right wrongs in faraway lands where disaffected people, particularly in the Islamic world, had no voice. He worked closely with the Clinton administration in opening counterterrorism channels to Sudan’s Islamist government and co-authored the blueprint that led to a historical ceasefire in the troubled region of Kashmir. Often blamed for the fall of several powerful governments in Pakistan, he has now quit global politics and spends his time managing mostly his own wealth while raising his family in the United States... oh, and lest we forget, he was also an All-American Powerlifter while at UVA.

In this episode, Mr. Ijaz takes us on a candid journey through his life from growing up as a first-generation American in Virginia in the 1960s and 70s to reaching the pinnacle of the financial and political world. He discusses the events that led him to Wall Street and opened opportunities for him to use his MIT algorithms. He shares with us the work he did with the Clinton administration, his thoughts on cryptocurrency, his time as a powerlifter, and his principles for the success he has enjoyed in life, as well as much much more.

 It was a pleasure, and an absolute privilege, to talk to him.

Connect with me via the following: Facebook: Ali Khan | Instagram: Ajk737 | LinkedIn: Ali Khan | Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | Twitter: @Ali_Khan737