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Life Makes You A Leader, with Ramesh Srivastava

Season 1, Ep. 2

Our friend and brilliant musician Ramesh Srivastava joins us as we dive into his journey launching the band VOXTROT in his early 20s. We explore the roles he's played in relationships, what it means to be a healthy leader, and the importance of flowing with and not against the stream of your own life.

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