In this episode of the Munn Avenue Muse, host, and bestselling author Charlie Levin speaks with Ashwin Gulati, author of Soul Venture, about his journey from India to becoming a seasoned entrepreneur and author.... Gulati shares the challenges and triumphs of navigating the startup world, emphasizing the importance of merging the "inner journey" with the "outer journey" to find balance and true success. He highlights how the struggles in business often take a personal toll, affecting health, family, and relationships, and how his book aims to bridge the gap between these two worlds.
The Publishing Journey
Gulati discusses his writing and publishing journey, including his decision to hybrid-publish Soul Venture with the Munn Avenue Press to maintain creative control over the book's unique blend of memoir and knowledge-sharing. He shares his initial fears about revealing his authentic self and the positive reception the book has received for its vulnerability and honesty. Gulati also touches on the challenges of defining the book's genre, ultimately embracing its unique combination of entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and self-help elements.
If You’re an Author, You’re an Entrepreneur
(Or You Should Be)
The conversation explores the parallels between writing a book and launching a startup, emphasizing the need for visibility and continuous promotion. Gulati expresses his goal for the book: to help aspiring authors and entrepreneurs understand the realities of startup culture and to offer insights into balancing personal well-being with professional pursuits. He also shares his plans to incorporate the "personal side" of business into his work as an interim executive, recognizing the turmoil many founders and business leaders face.
Embark on your Soul Venture and read Ashwin’s book today…
“A brilliant insider's view....a must-read for anyone who's founding a company or chasing the American Dream.”
–Valerie Andrews, Founding Editor, Reinventing Home magazine
If you would like the book you’re writing (or just dreaming about) to be a Best of 2025, let the MunnAvenuePress.com team help make your dream a reality.
Happy Writing! Charlie Levin, Publisher & Founder
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