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The Guiding Voice

The Guiding Voice

Written by: Naveen Samala & Friends
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 The Guiding Voice – Empowering Millions, One Conversation at a Time


Asia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence Award in 2025. Ranked in the Global Top 2.5%.

The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers.


Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose.


TGV has been a proud finalist in

• HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024

• Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024



Weekly Episodes That Inspire Action

We publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026):


Transformation Thursdays

Personality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of work


At times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as:

LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversations


Each episode blends entertainment and enlightenment—with rapid-fire questions that delight and a trivia segment that enriches.


Global Voices. Timeless Wisdom.

Our guests come from every corner of the world, spanning diverse domains and generations.

From a 9-year-old world’s youngest storyteller to a 91-year-old novelist, screenwriter, and wordsmith, every voice brings a unique life journey and powerful insights.


Grab a copy of our founder and Chief Host Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths.”

Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN

Flipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT



The Guiding Voice – In Print

Our remarkable journey and insights from 22 thought leaders are captured in our coffee table book:

TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 1

https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj


TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 2

https://amzn.in/d/4yvi7TU


The World’s Only Hexalingual Podcast

Available in English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati & Hindi


Over 1150+ episodes featuring 1000+ global speakers.


Listen in your language:

  • Telugu: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fCfHwoFIiehHJSPcgoX4I
  • Hindi: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wyLNGG0tsHucmhRauh4o3
  • Kannada: https://open.spotify.com/show/1u5NG4fWh6ONx0iwK8ASQK
  • Marathi: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ALOHyCSlYTlyRshMFVGDS
  • Gujarati: https://open.spotify.com/show/64xdL9hR9Ncq4C03covw0x

Also Tune into Naveen’s TEDx talk “Persistence of 1,610 Days and Beyond” highlights his journey of unwavering consistency and the life-changing power of small, persistent steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOVImd72HRQ


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Episodes
  • Laid Off? This 7-Day Challenge Will Get You Re-Hired (No Begging Required) | Jen Fort | #TGV712

    Laid Off? This 7-Day Challenge Will Get You Re-Hired (No Begging Required) | Jen Fort | #TGV712
    May 13 2026
    Cold messages are failing, and the old rules of networking are gone. If you've been impacted by layoffs or feel stuck in your job search, it's time to stop networking and start connecting.In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with career transition coach and author Jen Fort to discuss her "human-first" approach to building professional relationships. Discover why traditional networking collapses during layoffs and how you can use the "Safari Strategy" to unlock new opportunities without ever feeling like you’re begging for a job.What you’ll learn:Why "networking" feels awkward and why "connecting" is magic.The Safari Strategy: How to approach new connections without being aggressive.Introverts' Unfair Advantage: Why listening more than talking leads to better referrals.The 7-Day Connecting Challenge to realistically change your results by next week.How to use AI to scale your outreach while keeping your authentic human voice.Guest Info: Jen Fort is a speaker, career coach, and author of Stop Networking, Start ConnectWorking. She helps people turn disruption into momentum with practical, people-powered strategies.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction & The Brutal Reality of Layoffs03:00 - Why Traditional Networking is Officially Broken06:40 - Jen Fort's "Success Mantra" & Curiosity09:10 - The New Playbook: Stop Networking, Start Connecting11:40 - The "Safari Strategy" for Job Seekers13:40 - Humans vs. Algorithms: 3 Signals of Real Connection15:30 - The Introvert's Unfair Advantage in Relationship Building17:15 - What to Stop Doing on LinkedIn Immediately18:50 - The 3-Step Outreach Framework (Stranger to Conversation)20:25 - How to Use AI Without Losing Your Human Voice24:25 - The Day One Routine After a Layoff26:45 - Rapid Fire Round: Billboard Advice & LinkedIn Cringes32:00 - The 7-Day Connecting Challenge34:40 - TGV Facts: The Massive Edge of ReferralsConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    38 mins
  • Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: A Shamanic & Buddhist Guide to Healing | Laurie Jacobson | #TGV711

    Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: A Shamanic & Buddhist Guide to Healing | Laurie Jacobson | #TGV711
    May 7 2026

    What happens when you spend 22 days in complete silence at a Buddhist monastery? In this transformative episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Laurie Jacobson, author of Unexpected Awakening, to discuss her incredible journey from the darkness of abuse to a life of profound serenity.


    Laurie shares how she overcame years of emotional pain and a toxic relationship through the power of meditation and Buddhist teachings. We dive deep into recognizing the early signs of emotional abuse, the science of how mindfulness "shrinks" the brain's fear center, and how you can begin your own healing journey today—no monastery required.


    Key Takeaways:

    Recognizing the "red flags" of toxic relationships before they take root.

    The concept of "freedom" as living life on your own terms.

    How "non-judgmental awareness" can melt away stored trauma.

    The role of compassion in healing yourself and others.

    #HealingTrauma #Meditation #BuddhistWisdom #TheGuidingVoice #LaurieJacobson #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAbuse


    Chapters:

    0:00 - Introduction: What Does Freedom Mean?

    1:40 - Meet Laurie Jacobson: Author of Unexpected Awakening

    3:00 - The Emotional Tipping Point: Choosing a Monastery

    4:30 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership & Peace

    8:00 - Who is Laurie’s "Guiding Voice"?

    11:00 - The Toxic Relationship: Red Flags to Watch For

    13:50 - 22 Days of Silence: The Turning Point

    16:00 - Life-Altering Insights from the Meditation Hall

    18:40 - Debunking the Myth of Meditation

    21:50 - Rapid Fire Round 2: A Billboard for the World

    23:25 - Step One to Healing Without a Monastery

    25:00 - Fun Trivia: How Meditation Rewires the Brain


    Connect with the host:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/


    Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathi

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindi

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujarati

    http://www.youtube.com/@tgvtelugu

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannada


    Grab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”

    Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN

    Flipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT


    TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on Amazon


    Volume 2:

    Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkry

    Use the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discount


    Kindle Edition:

    http://surl.li/tmmmn


    AMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnb

    AMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnl



    FOLLOW ON X:

    @guidingvoice

    @naveensamala


    Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net

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    27 mins
  • Rejection is NOT Identity: Dhairyya Agarwal’s Success Story | #TGV710

    Rejection is NOT Identity: Dhairyya Agarwal’s Success Story | #TGV710
    Apr 30 2026

    In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Dhairyya Agarwal, a Microsoft Cybersecurity expert and Stanford alumnus, to discuss his incredible journey of resilience. After a heartbreaking rejection from Stanford in 2025, Dhairyya didn't give up. Instead, he spent 11 months refining his mindset, embracing his shortcomings, and rebuilding his application.


    Discover the "brutally honest mistake" he made and how he turned a "No" into a life-changing "Yes." Whether you're an aspiring student or a professional facing a setback, this conversation will simplify and amplify your journey to success.


    Key Takeaways:

    Why rejection is about the application, not the person.

    How to "unlearn" to grow in a competitive environment.

    The secret to presenting your true self, not just your achievements.

    Lessons in resilience from Microsoft's cybersecurity frontlines.

    #Stanford #RejectionToSuccess #TheGuidingVoice #MindsetShift #Resilience #Cybersecurity #CareerGrowth #SuccessSecrets


    Chapters & Timestamps

    0:00 - Introduction & The Power of Mindset

    2:12 - Welcome Dhairyya Agarwal

    3:40 - Rejection vs. Identity: Why Your App Isn't You

    6:42 - The Emotional Impact of a Stanford Rejection

    8:00 - The 11-Month Transformation: What Changed?

    11:56 - One Brutally Honest Mistake in the First Application

    13:41 - Lessons in Resilience from Microsoft Cybersecurity

    15:55 - What Every Student Must Unlearn to Grow

    17:15 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Gadgets & Beliefs

    21:04 - First Steps to Take After Receiving a "No"

    22:12 - Success Trivia: Famous People Who Faced Rejection


    Connect with the host:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/


    Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathi

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindi

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujarati

    http://www.youtube.com/@tgvtelugu

    https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannada


    Grab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”

    Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN

    Flipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT


    TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on Amazon


    Volume 2:

    Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkry

    Use the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discount


    Kindle Edition:

    http://surl.li/tmmmn

    AMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnb

    AMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnl


    FOLLOW ON X:

    @guidingvoice

    @naveensamala

    Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    25 mins
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