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What happens when you keep building and no one sees it? This raw, solo episode is a cinematic deep-dive into the quiet chaos behind creative progress. From burnout and breakdowns to small wins and identity resets, Pratyush shares the truth behind the invisible work, the part of your journey that doesn’t get claps, likes, or viral moments… but changes everything.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, paused your passion, or felt lost in the middle of your creative climb, this episode is your permission to continue. Quietly. Honestly. Unapologetically.

Whether you’re a designer, creator, founder, or just in the fog, this one’s for the ones still working in the shadows. Your story matters, even when it’s not seen.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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In this episode of In the Feed from The Underdog Protagonist, we dive into the deeper side of personal branding and the quiet burnout many creators are facing today. From the polished, performative trends to the cookie-cutter templates we all seem to be stuck in, we explore the question: Has personal branding lost its soul?

Pratyush reflects on the overwhelming pressure to stay relevant and the fear of not fitting in, all while discussing how personal brands are slowly becoming homogenous. He shares the painful truth about optimizing for performance over authenticity and how to reconnect with your true voice as a creator.

With practical tips on rebuilding your brand from the inside out, this episode is a wake-up call to anyone feeling disconnected in the content creation space. If you’ve ever wondered whether your personal brand still feels like you or has just become another performance, this episode is for you.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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In this premiere episode of Mindset in the Margins, we’re unpacking a feeling so many of us quietly carry, loneliness in the hustle era. When you're posting like clockwork, growing a brand, juggling a dozen dreams, and still feel unseen... what do you do with that?

This isn't about burnout or productivity. It's about presence. In this deeply personal audio essay, I reflect on the difference between being seen and being known, the walls we build while building, and what it takes to reconnect in a world designed to distract.

If you've ever felt alone in the middle of everything, this one’s for you.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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You’re sitting on brilliant ideas, unfinished projects, or vulnerable stories - but they never see the light of day. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, I dive deep into the fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt that keep us from sharing our work with the world. More importantly, I explore what it costs us when we stay silent, and what changes when we finally speak up.

Inside this episode, we'll explore:

• The real reasons we hold back
• What we lose by not sharing
• My own story of missed momentum
• How to reframe “sharing” as an act of service
• Tactical ways to share imperfectly and often

This one’s personal, honest, and a reminder that your work was never meant to be hidden.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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After a four-month pause, I’m back behind the mic. This time, with more clarity, purpose, and truth than ever before. In this deeply personal comeback episode, I reflect on the silent reset I didn’t plan but desperately needed. It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t quitting. It was life demanding a recalibration.

We talk about what happens when passion takes a backseat to survival, why rest isn’t weakness, and how even breaks can bring breakthroughs. This isn’t just a return, it’s a reminder: sometimes the path forward starts with stepping back.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for pausing something you love, or questioned whether you’re still “on the right track”, this episode is your permission slip to rethink what progress really looks like.

In this episode you'll know:

• The truth behind the 4-month hiatus
• How overload taught me to rebuild my system
• The mindset shift that helped me return to podcasting
• Lessons from Think Again & Atomic Habits
• Why your break might be part of your breakthrough

Let this be your reminder: passion doesn’t disappear, it waits. And when you're ready, it welcomes you back.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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Are your weeks starting off in chaos?
In this episode of Recharge Sundays, we’re diving into the art of the Sunday reset with a simple, 4-step routine to help you reflect, recharge, and refocus for the week ahead.

Forget complicated schedules and long vision board sessions. This is all about creating a routine that works for YOU. Whether you have 10 minutes or 20, you’ll learn how to reflect on wins, organize your space, set intentional goals, and unwind so you can start Monday with clarity and purpose. Listen in and build a reset routine tailored to your goals and lifestyle!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:00 Why a weekly reset matters?
02:35 4 key components of a weekly reset
05:15 Quick reset routines
10:09 The framework to create your own reset routine
11:13 Recharge Sundays Challenge
12:00 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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Ever feel wiped out by the end of the day and wonder where all your energy went? In this episode of Recharge Sundays, we’re uncovering the invisible energy leaks that quietly drain your focus, motivation, and joy, sometimes without you even realizing it.

We’ll dive into the 4 main types of leaks and cover practical strategies to plug them for good. By the end, you’ll have actionable tools to protect your energy, reset your focus, and approach the week with clarity and purpose. Tune in to reclaim your power and take control of your energy!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:18 What is an energy leak?
03:11 The 4 types of energy leaks
05:19 The 5 strategies to plug energy drains
06:56 Recharge Sunday challenge
07:37 Final thoughts

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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What if I told you that just 3 minutes could change your entire week? Sounds too good to be true, right? In this episode of Recharge Sundays from The Underdog Protagonist, we explore the 3-Minute Rule, how tiny habits can create big shifts in your energy, focus, and creativity.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lacking focus, this episode will prove that big changes don’t require big effort. It’s time to reset, recharge, and thrive, 3 minutes at a time. Join me for a challenge this week and watch what happens when you start small.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:04 Why do small habits matter?
03:06 The science behind why small habits work
04:35 Three 3 minute habits to recharge your energy
06:31 The challenge to reset your creative energy
07:04 Outro

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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