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The Art & Business of Meditation

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

Feb 18, 2025
55:07

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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CONNECT WITH SAQIB:

Website:https://www.saqibrizvi.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/saqibrizvi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saqibrizvi

Music Credit: Nova by River Roots:https://www.youtube.com/riverroots


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