Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGive It Your All — Someone's Waiting
Episode 11
Driving and reflecting, George Girjel shares a simple lesson they tell their kids: even if you don’t like what you’re doing, give it your full effort…
1 week, 2 days ago
From EMT Bike to Vanderbilt Frontlines: Dr. Alex Jahangir’s Journey
Episode 7
Host Ali Hemyari sits down with Dr. Alex Jahangir, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Vanderbilt, to trace his path from EMT on a bike to leading Nashvi…
2 weeks ago
All In: Balancing Fatherhood, Fitness, and Business
A candid conversation with Seth Choate about committing fully to being a husband, father, professional, and staying fit — and how those roles support…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Walmart Layaway Surprise: Paying Off Holiday Hopes
People put items on layaway with small payments throughout the season. If the balance isn’t paid by December 13, the items are returned and resold.
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2 weeks, 1 day ago
Get a Mentor — Get in Their World
Find someone already doing what you want and spend time around them — even for little or no pay. The learning you gain from proximity and conversatio…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
From Wedding Savings to Risky Bets: One Realtor's Leap
An emotional account of a realtor who used $15,000 saved for a wedding to fund a risky marketing partnership. He negotiated payment terms, believed i…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
From Janitor to Sales Record-Holder
Episode 6
A former janitor, Seth Choate, recounts how an unexpected opportunity to sell eyeglasses led to record-breaking sales, followed by other sales roles …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
From Janitor to RV Park Mogul: Seth Choate’s Risk-Taking Journey
Episode 6
Host Ali Hemyari interviews Seth Choate, who shares his origin story from selling eyeglasses and Yellow Page ads to becoming a successful realtor, ho…
3 weeks ago
From Solitary to Service: Matt Tenney’s Mindful Comeback
Episode 6
In this episode host Ali Hemyari interviews Matt Tenney, who shares his dramatic transformation from a failed, impulsive scheme and time in military …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
From $40 and a Camry to Pagani: Sammy Poori’s American Dream
Episode 4
On this episode of The Outlier Index, Sammy Poori recounts his journey from fleeing Iran with $40 to arriving in Nashville, starting multiple busines…
3 weeks, 5 days ago