How would you feel if you were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness at the prime of your life? One minute you’re at the top of the world, and the next thing you know, you’re about to undergo two brain surgeries. Do you get bitter? Scared? No one could blame you if you did. Yet some people manage to see the silver lining and continue to appreciate life in any situation. That’s the story we have for you today. Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is...

Have you ever tried investing in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets? Do you have any idea how they work?  Welcome to The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is Parul Gujral, Founder and CEO of Snowball Money, the first smart crypto investment automation platform. His mission is to provide global financial equality by enabling access to crypto portfolios and strategies previously only available to a select group of investors. Parul believes that “the secret to living is giving,” a...

How do you go from poverty to success? That's the question we're going to ponder in this conversation.  Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today we have Chris Olexa, Founder and CEO of Aspire2B Hospitality Group. His name is synonymous with Buffalo Wild Wings, Rusty Taco, and Arby’s. Chris has a remarkable work ethic and perspective that has brought him from humble beginnings to becoming a multi-brand franchise owner. He joins Ari in today's episode to share his...

How do you escape from violence and poverty? Where do you go for refuge and the chance to have a better future?  Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today we have Ahmad Balshe, professionally known as Belly. He is a Palestinian-Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His family migrated to Canada to seek opportunities for a better life. But it's not that easy, as many immigrants would attest. At first, Belly expressed anger over his situation by...

When given a choice between two very important things, which one would you choose? While touring for Drake, this young musician's college teacher demanded he show up for class—or fail it. How do you think he reacted? What impact did that have on his future? Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is Gerald Earl Gillum, professionally known by his stage name G-Eazy. He is an American Rapper and Music Producer. G learned early in life that if you want something,...

American football is perhaps one of the most complex sports. Although some might argue that the fundamentals of the game are easy to understand, the game becomes complex when all players compete passionately to win. It takes strength, discipline and a combination of other skills to become an elite football player. The same skills will serve an athlete well long after he has left the playing field.  Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today's guest is Brian Urlacher,...

They say that the hair is a person’s crowning glory. It’s because our hairstyle can significantly impact our personality and our mood. Try having a fabulous haircut, and you instantly feel good about yourself. But what about those who cannot even afford the cost of a haircut?  Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is a Top NYC Hairstylist who uses his gift to serve others. With scissors and hair clippers, Mark walks the streets of New York on Sundays to give...

How can one person do so much good in the same amount of time each of us has? It all depends on how you choose to thrive under the most challenging circumstances instead of giving up. Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, author of Black Citymakers: How The Philadelphia Negro Changed Urban America. He is also a professor and the Chair of the Department of African American Studies at UCLA. Dr. Hunter coined the phrase...

Why would signing up with Universal turn out to be one of the biggest failures for a music producer? How did this failure become a blessing in disguise?  Welcome to The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is a Canadian music producer who has been producing chart-topping music with his brother for just over a decade. You might not know him by name, but fans of EDM and house music will most likely recognize songs by DVBBS. Their first major hit, “Tsunami,” now has over a billion streams....

What does success mean to you? Would you consider yourself a failure if you do not achieve the desires of your heart?  Welcome to The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is a man who has found overwhelming success as a result of his failures. In this episode, accomplished rapper, artist and musician, Vic Mensa, talks about how a negative experience acted as a catalyst in transforming the way he thinks, lives his life, and as a result, how it has manifested as various successes later in...

Have you experienced the lowest point in your life? What can you do to spring back and create something beautiful out of the mess? That’s what we will discuss today.  Welcome to another episode of The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is Michael Render, better known by his stage name Killer Mike. He is an American rapper, actor, civic leader, and activist. He made his debut on Outkast's 2000 LP Stankonia and later appeared on their Grammy-winning single "The Whole World" from their...

What does success mean to you? Would you consider yourself a failure if you do not achieve the desires of your heart?  Welcome to The Gift of Failure Podcast. Today’s guest is a man who has transformed millions of lives. He is one of the few who understand life in its full depth and dimension. So let’s ask this man what failure and success really mean. Meet Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic, and visionary. He is a proponent of living a pleasant and profound experience and taking impactful action....

The Gift of Failure podcast, hosted by Ari Rastegar, explores the most important aspect of any successful person–mindset. Ari and his guests discuss how impactful their past failures have been in life and how those experiences have evolved into greatness. Ari is the Founder and CEO of Rastegar Property Company. Forbes recently labeled him, “The Oracle of Austin.” In 2021 he was inducted into the Commercial Observer’s Power 100 list, which ranks the top most influential power players in the...