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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