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The Business Philosopher Within You Podcast: A thoughtful conversation platform for business founders, organization builders and thought leaders.
We explore frameworks, perspectives and strategies that tap into the Business Philosopher inside you — enabling high‑performing, enduring organizations.
What Does It Mean to Be a Guest?
Being a guest on The Business Philosopher Within You is not just a promotional opportunity — it's an invitation to a deeper conversation.
We explore timeless questions and practical insights at the intersection of:
Our best-fit guests are thoughtful founders, creators, and professionals who have reflected deeply on the “why” behind their work. We’re less interested in pitch decks and personal brands — and more interested in inner frameworks, lived experience, and hard-won clarity.
As a guest, your role is to contribute to a collective dialogue. We shape each episode with intention, to serve our audience — founders seeking to build self-sustaining organizations that outlast themselves. We handle the recording, editing, and publishing. You simply show up ready to think out loud with us.
Who We Invite As Guests
We invite two categories of guests on the show. Our primary focus is to explore the human factor in each discipline.
The first category comprises business leaders who have built thriving organizations and are willing to share the business philosophies that contributed to their success. The second category consists of experts, authorities and thought leaders from diverse backgrounds who can offer their wisdom to help us become better business philosophers and build self-sustaining organizations.
Have a different angle you would like to explore? Reach out and tell us about it or go ahead and apply.
- Experts, Authorities, Thought Leaders
What You Will Need
A Laptop or desktop with Internet access and browser.
We recommend a laptop or desktop over a mobile phone for a smoother, trouble-free experience.
A microphone and headphones or earphones.
We are a video podcast, but sound is still the more important part of recording. Wearing earphones allows a clear conversation and crisp recording.
A camera (built-in camera in your computer will do just fine).
We publish in both video and audio formats, so video is an important part of the completed episode.
A quiet, well-lit place to sit or stand.
Make sure you silence your phone and minimize interruptions while recording.
How the Process Works
Apply
Apply here by answering a few questions or through a podcast guest matching service.
Explore
Schedule a 30-minute exploratory meeting with the host. We will send you an invite to book this meeting.
Schedule
Schedule a 90-minute recording session with the host. We will send you a booking link which will contain a Guest Release.
Record
Show up and enjoy the conversation. After the recording, we will keep in touch with you as we get closer to the release date.
Share
Share the episode with your network. We will provide all the links and assets you need to share our episode.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Being a Guest
We deeply value your time and perspective. Our aim is to create conversations that outlive trends and help shape enduring organizations. If you’re aligned with that vision, we’d love to hear from you.
No. We do not charge to be interviewed on the podcast.
We carefully select guests whose insights align with the mission of the show.
However, if you'd like to license the content for your own use (e.g., to post on your own website or YouTube), or if you're looking for a custom, brand-owned interview, we offer separate paid services. More below.
If we decide to create and share short clips or highlights from your episode, we’ll tag you when posting them on our official channels.
However:
- These clips are not guaranteed
- We don’t send them directly to guests
- You may share public links to our content, but you may not download or re-upload any content unless you’ve licensed it
This ensures alignment with our editorial integrity and brand control.
We regularly post selected episodes on our channels and sometimes share short clips on social media. However, promotion is not guaranteed, and we reserve full editorial discretion.
Our goal is to amplify meaningful conversations that align with our themes—but we don’t promise media coverage or exposure.
We understand that life happens. Please give as much notice as possible so we can reschedule or offer the opportunity to another guest. Last-minute cancellations may affect future opportunities.
You’ll be asked to agree to our Podcast Guest Release before scheduling your session. This outlines:
- Editorial rights
- Content ownership
- Usage boundaries
- Confidentiality
- Legal protections
It’s legally required and ensures clarity for all parties.
Being a guest on The Business Philosopher Within You is not just a promotional opportunity — it's an invitation to a deeper conversation.
We explore timeless questions and practical insights at the intersection of:
- Conscious leadership
- Business philosophy
- Human-centered entrepreneurship
- Organizational design
- Inner wisdom in decision-making
Our best-fit guests are thoughtful founders, creators, and professionals who have reflected deeply on the “why” behind their work. We’re less interested in pitch decks and personal brands — and more interested in inner frameworks, lived experience, and hard-won clarity.
As a guest, your role is to contribute to a collective dialogue. We shape each episode with intention, to serve our audience — founders seeking to build self-sustaining organizations that outlast themselves. We handle the recording, editing, and publishing. You simply show up ready to think out loud with us.
You’re welcome to share the published episode for your own promotional purposes — and we’ll tag you when we post as well. Just know this isn’t a co-branded production or private media service. We retain full creative direction and ownership of the final product.
Generally, no. The raw or unedited footage is not included as part of your guest appearance.
If you’d like to license a copy of the raw interview footage, we offer that as a separate paid media service, starting at $2,000 USD. This grants you usage rights under a custom license agreement. Reach out if you’re interested.
We offer two professional options:
- Media Licensing Package
License the full interview (raw or edited) to post on your own platforms
→ Starting at $2,000 - Custom Interview Session
A separate 1:1 interview recorded solely for your own brand or audience. You retain usage rights.
→ Custom pricing based on scope
These services are completely optional and unrelated to your guest appearance on the podcast.
We welcome your input and key themes, but the direction of the conversation is editorially driven. We aim for a natural, unscripted flow that prioritizes insight, not pitches.
Just show up ready to have a thoughtful conversation. We recommend:
- A quiet, well-lit environment
- A good microphone or headphones
- Stable internet
- Avoid using virtual backgrounds
We’ll send you a calendar invite and recording link once your session is confirmed.
Email us at podcast@awayre.com or use our contact form here to reach out directly. We’re happy to clarify anything.
Meet the Host
About Bhavesh Naik
Bhavesh Naik is the creator and host of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast. With over two decades of experience guiding founders, executives and teams through deep transformation, Bhavesh brings a rare combination of technical rigor, business acumen and human insight to every conversation.
Having worked with leaders across industries — from CEOs of growing companies to engineers, marketers and creatives — Bhavesh has honed the art of asking the questions that matter. His facilitation style is both disarming and incisive, inviting guests to reflect on their deepest motivations while drawing out the practical philosophies behind their success. As a guest, you can expect a conversation that reveals the essence of your work and resonates powerfully with listeners.
Apply to be a Guest
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