In this episode of the Alchemy Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and creative disruptor Miki Agrawal. From founding multiple innovative companies like TUSHY, THINX, and Hero to embracing deep personal growth through ayahuasca ceremonies and darkness retreats, Miki shares how she continues to push boundaries in both business and life. She opens up about the importance of self-expression, the lessons from slowing down, and how surrendering to life’s uncertainties can lead to the most profound breakthroughs. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about disruption, reinvention, and living life with full presence.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & the magic of uncommon commonalities

01:04 The serendipity of writing books with the same title

04:50 Miki’s framework for launching ideas: the 3 key questions

08:05 The power of self-worth in entrepreneurship

10:23 Redefining failure: embracing revelation over setbacks

12:58 Life as an unpredictable adventure—why uncertainty makes it exciting

17:00 The biggest lesson Miki has struggled to learn

24:03 Miki’s darkness retreat experience: facing the unknown

32:07 Sitting with discomfort instead of avoiding emotions

38:19 Surrendering preferences & trusting life’s unfolding

44:10 What happens after we die? The Maggie Modo analogy

52:00 Maximizing the Holy Shit, We’re Alive experience

56:00 Miki’s latest venture: how fungi can help solve plastic waste

01:02:17 What’s next for Miki? A vision for deeper connection and impact

01:04:47 Closing thoughts & the power of showing up for the planet

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