NEWSLETTEREach week, I expand and reflect on the ideas of the Podcast in my "
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IN SHORTIn today's episode with Aishwarya Ashok:
🌱 Growth mindset at the intersection of innovation.
📝 Journaling for clarity and productivity.
🎙️ Consistent podcasting with preparation and intuition.
🏗️ "Building in public" strategy for creative success.
🎨 Holistic growth and creativity in diverse fields.
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TODAY'S EPISODEHello, everyone, and welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where I link the worlds of business and creativity.
It's self-evident in the digital economy that these once-separated galaxies are starting to collide.
The journey of figuring this out has led me to seek the wisdom of others, and today’s special guest, Aishwarya Ashok, embodies this wisdom. I first met Aishwarya on an online course I took last year, run by KP, one of the most cherished guests on this Podcast.
Every time Aishwarya spoke, I was struck by her ability with the spoken word and quickly became a fan of her Podcast, “The Founders Foyer”.
Recognised among the Top 200 Creators on LinkedIn in India, Aishwarya is a visionary product manager, podcaster, and artist.
Today, we'll explore how she balances being a mentor and creator while nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit.
How does she navigate these intersections, and what advice does she offer those exploring similar paths?
Her answers left me feeling that every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is an unwritten script, pregnant with possibility.
I'm excited to introduce Aishwarya and her wonderful perspectives on everything from the digital economy to the creator ecosystem.
Are you ready? Then, let’s dive in!
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What is The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft?
🎙️ The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft
This podcast is for creatives who’ve chosen the long road.
Each week, I take one aspect of the creative life — a breakthrough, a challenge, or a tool that’s helping me — and share what I’m learning from the inside.
I started the show because I couldn’t find what I needed: a companion for the real challenges of making art while building a life around it.
The podcast swings between the psychological traps we face and the practical tools that keep me going. It moves between mindset and method — but always comes back to how we keep showing up.
I’m Jim, your host. I’ve lived a long life in the arts — full of meteoric highs and humbling lows.
Here are a few stops from the journey:
🎸 Released 7 records — from major labels to van tours
🎥 Filmed 6 feature docs, screened at 200+ festivals
🧠 Built a creative business in Berlin since 2013
✍️ Top 1% on Substack for weekly consistency
📈 Raised nearly €100K for refugee & Ukraine war efforts
🎧 The Creative Life has hit the Apple Podcast charts
Thanks for being here,
Jim
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