I sat down with my good friend Zarna Garg, and what unfolded was a raw, unfiltered conversation about rejection, resilience, and rewriting your story — even when it feels like the world just slammed a door shut.​

Zarna is one of the funniest, most driven people I know. From stay-at-home mom to touring stand-up comic, bestselling author, and opener for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, her journey is straight-up bonkers. But the real story here? She just got devastating news — a major network passed on her sitcom — and still showed up with grace, grit, and good humor.​

This episode is for every underdog, every immigrant, every late bloomer, every person who’s ever asked, “Is it too late for me?” Spoiler alert: It’s not. Her story proves it.​

We talk about:

• 📺 Getting so close to selling a sitcom… then losing it

• 👩‍👧‍👦 Going from full-time mom to full-blown creator at 45

• 🧠 Processing rejection without letting it break you

• 🎤 Why she performs at funerals (yes, really)

• 🧳 The immigrant advantage — and why Zarna celebrates it

• 📚 Her new book This American Woman and the wild endorsements on the cover

• 🧠 Why I hate “imposter syndrome” and how Zarna turned pain into power​

If you need a laugh, a mindset shift, or a hard reset on your perspective — you’re gonna love this one.​

🎧 Listen. Laugh. Get fired up.​

📚 Want more Zarna?
Her memoir, This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir, is out now — a hilarious, heartfelt story of escaping an arranged marriage, finding her voice in America, and launching a comedy career in midlife. It’s a must-read for anyone chasing big dreams. Grab your copy here:
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In today’s episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, we're sharing a powerful keynote Gary gave at Samsung — all about leadership, adaptability, and thriving in the face of chaos.

Gary dives deep into why the old rulebooks for business no longer apply, and how kindness, accountability, and relentless adaptability are now the ultimate competitive advantages. He shares personal stories about his upbringing, building Wine Library into a $65M business, and the hard lessons that shaped his leadership style.

You'll also hear his take on the future of marketing, why "interest media" has replaced social media, and why understanding AI isn't optional anymore — it's survival. If you're serious about leading in today's rapidly changing world, this one’s a must-listen. 🚀

We talk about:

• How to lead without relying on fear

• Why most companies are underestimating organic social media

• The real reason attention is today's most valuable currency

• How to future-proof your leadership in an AI-driven world

• Why recessions and tough times are opportunities — not setbacks

🔥 Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or just hungry to stay ahead, this keynote will shift your mindset and sharpen your strategy.

Happy Sunday!

Time management isn’t about mastering every moment — it’s about your relationship with imperfection. In this episode, we dive into why the most successful people drop balls all the time — and how being comfortable with imperfection is the real secret to getting more done. Learn how to free yourself from the fear of failure, stop judging your productivity, and unlock an abundance mindset that changes everything.