In this episode, I sit down with Saqib Rizvi to have an honest conversation about what it really takes to make a living on Insight Timer. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of building a meditation teaching career, the balance between creative expression and financial sustainability, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Saqib shares his journey from starting as a teacher with no clear plan to growing a thriving platform—and the unexpected shifts that changed his approach to both business and art. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion into a profession without losing what makes it meaningful, this episode is for you.

Takeaways:

The reality of making money on Insight Timer—what works, what doesn’t, and what to focus on.
How to balance authenticity and business without feeling like you’re selling out.
The biggest mistakes new meditation teachers make and how to avoid them.
Why patience and consistency matter more than quick success in this space.
The mindset shift that helped Saqib and I create sustainable careers while staying true to our work.

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Making a Living on Insight Timer & Beyond w/ Saqib Rizvi