Chris Krimitsos is an author, entrepreneur, documentary producer, and Chief Creative Officer of Podfest Multimedia Expo. In this episode, Chris discusses principles in his book — “Start Ugly: A Timeless Tale About Innovation & Change” — that guide how to overcome fear of failure, become comfortable with change, and shift into a mindset that’ll allow you to turn your professional and personal dreams into realities.

Deepak Shukla, founder and CEO of the SEO agency Pearl Lemon, didn’t take a linear career path. In fact, it took 23 jobs and all the experiences and learnings that came with it to figure out what he wanted to do. In this episode, Deepak shares his perspective on how to overcome the fear of the course, act on your impulses, create accountability, and test and learn your way to career success.