Hi, I'm Vinay
HYPE MAN
BUSINESS COACH
eternal optimist
human connector
GLOBETROTTER
The Hunch that Changed my Life
Back in 2006, I found myself questioning what I wanted to do, where, and with whom. At a crossroads, I chose to bet on myself and seek what the world had to offer. It was time to step into the unknown to discover my calling, find my tribe, and embrace a new life.
In the previous years, I had taken vacations to Egypt, China/Tibet, and Thailand. Upon returning, I'd often daydream in my cubicle and think back to the amazing strangers that I'd connected with on my travels. Each of them helped me grow through their kindness and insight.
One thing kept gnawing away at me though - why wasn't this approach to growth being applied in the business world? Deep down, I believed in the concept of growth through human connection, but I needed to see more examples first-hand. To learn this, I set out on a four-year adventure that forever changed the way I would view life. The journey led me to people, places, and events that would test my mettle, help me find happiness, and shed light on my life's true calling.
The photos below share snippets of this journey. I will forever be grateful and indebted to the many individuals, cultures, and organizations that inspired and educated me.
Baby steps
Cue the cringe! These trips - taken while still in the corporate world - are what sparked the notion of growth through human connection. It was my first time setting out alone, facing fears, and building memorable relationships with new friends, taxi drivers, local students, street vendors and even ex-carnies. These baby steps helped to shatter reality as I knew it!
A Global party
Decision made - heading out to learn about growth through human connection. But where to begin? Might as well start by going to the globe's biggest parties! Kickoff at the World Cup in South Africa and then on to Oktoberfest and music festivals in central Europe. Each of these experiences brought folks together to let loose, celebrate, and share their traditions with others.
Finding the joy in life
Arrival to Asia brought with it an entirely different set of emotions. Here, the large-scale parties gave way to more intimate and intense connections with everyday folks. Each encounter brought new perspectives from frenetic cities to tribal villages.
a Deeper purpose
India takes human connection to another level. It's a parallel universe where philosophy, spirituality, rich history and a limitless future permeate every interaction. After four months of non-stop adventure there, a two-week hike in Nepal offered up the perfect place for reflection. Indonesia and Japan rounded out the Asia leg of my trip with a mix of remote nature and a unique twist on an American pastime.
discovering passion
The South American leg of the journey provided a distinctly Latin flair to the idea of growth through human connection. Passion dominates the content. It's an emotion that injects itself into conversation, crafts, entertainment, and arts.
faces of cusco
After four years of research on the road, it was now time to put the learnings to the test. Could a business grow by spreading joy and thrilling its customers? To find out, I started Faces of Cusco - a business that helped tourists to Machu Picchu better connect with locals through fun and cultural experiences. After nearly a year of set-up the business finally launched. Although we started slowly, we grew each year and ultimately worked with some of the largest hotels and most prestigious travel agencies in the world.
thrill 'em + thrive
My deepest desire when creating the Thrill 'Em + Thrive course was to help you elevate your business to the next level. Inspiration is a huge factor of success, and I knew that the course would be incomplete without real-world examples that were both relatable and fun. What better way to complement the educational component than to take you to the same countries that played such a pivotal role in my life.
NOW I USE MY STORY TO HELP YOU CHANGE YOURS
My journey has led to many learnings - some original, some inspired by others, and many that were learned the hard way! I've spent the last six years compiling, organizing, and arranging them to best help you grow your business. The best way to learn them is to sign up for the Thrill 'Em + Thrive course. It's designed to help you attract customers and elevate your business to the next level.
on brand:
Late nights, gym sessions, standing desks, city walks,
owning your worth, and music 24*7
ON MY VISION BOARD
write a book
in paradise
Catching Rays
Get up
on stage!
Escape to Mongolia
keep living life to the max
rickshaw 'round India
FEELING LIKE I'm YOUR PEOPLE?
LET's HANG OUT.
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FEELING LIKE I'm YOUR PEOPLE?
LET's HANG OUT.
Go ahead and book some time for us to chat. I'd love to learn more about your story, hear your dreams, and brainstorm ways to help you and your business continue to thrive!
Book a chat
