It's Not That Deep Podcast

In this solo episode of It’s Not That Deep, I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the most important decisions I’ve made in 2025 decisions that are already transforming my life, business, and mindset.From leaving Miami and cutting personal expenses in half, to taking a break from alcohol and finally training for my first amateur fight, this episode is a raw, unfiltered reflection on what it really means to go pro in every area of life.This isn’t just about discipline or transformation. It’s about tuning into your higher self, reclaiming your energy, and treating your life like the meaningful project it is.If you’re someone who’s ready to level up—mentally, physically, spiritually—this one’s for you.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co

This week I sit down with Jamey Lee, creative strategist, content architect, and the co-founder of Deep Social Brands.Before helping creators and entrepreneurs build powerful online presence, Jamey was burned out, disconnected, and stuck in a version of life that looked good on the outside but felt completely wrong on the inside. He was following the playbook, climbing the ladder, and slowly losing himself.In this episode we unpack the hardest year of his life, and how everything started to shift the moment he stopped performing and started listening. Jamey opens up about the collapse that forced him to confront his identity, his mental health, his faith, and the question we all avoid—what if success isn’t what I thought it was?We talk about hitting rock bottom with your eyes wide open, walking away from what no longer fits, and how slowing down became the unexpected key to building a more aligned and meaningful life. We explore the ego deaths, the healing work, and the beauty of starting over when it would be easier to just keep going.Jamey’s story is a reminder that the breakdown isn’t the end. It’s often the beginning. If you’ve ever felt like you were living someone else’s dream, this one’s for you.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co

This week I sit down with Eric Brown, community builder, creative force, and the man behind one of Miami’s most unexpected movements: Coffee & Chill.Before the sold-out events, the sunrise cold plunges, and the 1,000-person Sundays without a single drop of alcohol, Eric was sleeping in his car, wrestling with faith, identity, and the pressure to become someone he no longer recognized.In this episode we dive deep into the journey that led him from burnout and anxiety to purpose and presence. He opens up about the moment he chose surrender over control, how one quiet “yes” turned into a movement, and why real connection is the most healing drug we’re all missing.We talk about what it means to build community from the ground up—not as a strategy, but as a survival instinct. We unpack faith, masculine vulnerability, the loneliness epidemic, and the courage it takes to build something you can’t fully explain but feel with every fiber of your being.Eric’s story is a reminder that you don’t need a blueprint to create something meaningful. You just need to start. If you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more, like something in you is waking up, this one’s for you.🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.coThanks for tuning in. And just rememberIt’s Not That Deep.

This week, I sit down with Eli Ankou, 9-year NFL veteran who went from being undrafted out of UCLA to carving out nearly a decade in the league—proving that sometimes the biggest chip on your shoulder becomes your greatest fuel. In this episode, Eli takes us through his real journey from Ottawa to the NFL, sharing how draft day disappointment became the foundation for a relentless work ethic that kept him in the game longer than most first-round picks. We dive deep into what it really takes to survive in the NFL when you're not the chosen one, why being undrafted taught him lessons that no college program ever could, and how he learned to find his identity beyond the helmet. He opens up about the brotherhood behind the scenes, the mental battles that don't show up on highlight reels, and that moment when you realize football was just the beginning—not the destination. Eli also reveals how his journey from knockdowns to building something lasting taught him that grit, gratitude, and staying true to your roots matter more than any draft position ever will. This conversation will shift your perspective on what it means to be "built different" and why the longest careers aren't always built by the most talented—they're built by the most determined. If you're on your own journey of proving the doubters wrong and building something that lasts, check out Put Out Content—my high-level coaching and content strategy program designed to help creators, founders, and entrepreneurs realize their potential through powerful storytelling and systems. 🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma 📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co Thanks for tuning in. And just remember... It's Not That Deep.

This week, I chat with Kenny Crosby, CEO and founder of Home Nerds, who's spent 18 years mastering the art of door-to-door sales and is now building a tech product to disrupt the entire home services industry. In this episode, Kenny shares how a single $180 cable sale after three weeks of straight rejection hooked him on sales for life-leading him from knocking doors in high school to training hundreds of salespeople and generating millions in revenue. We dive deep into what separates the top 1% of salespeople from everyone else, why Kenny would take someone with 10 years of door-to-door experience over an Ivy League graduate, and how he learned to see himself as a "servant" rather than a salesperson. He opens up about losing nearly $2 million and an entire sales team, the spiritual journey that followed (including Friday nights with mushrooms and Grateful Dead albums), and why he believes every entrepreneur gets "shaken to their core" right before they're about to level up. Kenny also reveals how he's building a fully integrated marketplace for home services that could compete with Angie and HomeAdvisor, and shares his counterintuitive approach to business growth—selling first, then figuring out how to deliver. This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about sales, rejection, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. If you’re on your own journey of breaking free from the 9–5 and building something real, check out Put Out Content — my high-level coaching and content strategy program designed to help creators, founders, and entrepreneurs realize their potential through powerful storytelling and systems. 🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma 📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co Thanks for tuning in. And just remember... It’s Not That Deep.

This week, I chat with Paul Hutchinson, former private equity founder who managed billions in assets and left the finance world to go undercover and rescue trafficked children around the world.In this episode, Paul shares how a single phone call from the Attorney General changed everything—leading him to pose as a wealthy investor to infiltrate trafficking rings and rescue 54 kids in one mission alone. We dive deep into the dark reality of how trafficking actually works, why most perpetrators were victims themselves, and how Paul discovered that rescues alone aren't enough. He opens up about hitting rock bottom despite managing billions in assets, finding his true purpose through plant medicine healing retreats, and why he believes the only sustainable solution is healing humanity at its core. Paul also reveals the real story behind Hollywood's 5-year resistance to releasing "Sound of Freedom" (which he executive produced), and shares his counterintuitive approach to scaling from 10x to 1000x success through divine co-creation and deep listening. This conversation will challenge everything you think you know about success, purpose, and what it really takes to create lasting change in the world.If you’re on your own journey of breaking free from the 9–5 and building something real, check out Put Out Content — my high-level coaching and content strategy program designed to help creators, founders, and entrepreneurs realize their potential through powerful storytelling and systems. 🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me:https://stan.store/deepaksharma 📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co Thanks for tuning in. And just remember... It’s Not That Deep.

This week, I chat with my good friend Estrella Tiroz, co-founder of Last Farewells, an end-of-life planning platform designed to help individuals leave no words unspoken.In this episode, Estrella shares her deeply personal journey from tragedy to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. After her father was deported to Nicaragua when she was 17 and died alone in a hospital just one year later, Estrella discovered three voicemails he had left her just days before his death - messages she had declined to answer because she was angry with him. These last words became the catalyst for everything that followed: her transformation from a shy teenager to a life enthusiast who traveled to 40 countries, her unlikely partnership with CEO Troy who became her co-founder, and ultimately the creation of Last Farewells, a platform that allows people to record and schedule messages for delivery after they pass away. We dive deep into how death taught her to live fully, the $189 billion end-of-life industry that nobody talks about, why she believes in "emotional life insurance," and how losing everything led her to find her true purpose. Estrella also opens up about navigating grief, conscious uncoupling from a four-year relationship, and why she threw herself a sunrise birthday party that was actually her own celebration of life. This conversation will change how you think about death, relationships, and living life on your own terms.If you’re on your own journey of breaking free from the 9–5 and building something real, check out Put Out Content — my high-level coaching and content strategy program designed to help creators, founders, and entrepreneurs realize their potential through powerful storytelling and systems. 🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma 📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co Thanks for tuning in. And just remember... It’s Not That Deep.

This week, I chat with a young legend in the game, Luke Del Priori — a 20-year-old entrepreneur who's building a multi-million dollar agency with his brother and shaking up the whole online business space.In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to build a 7-figure agency in your early 20s. Luke shares how he dropped out of high school, worked 12-hour days at local restaurants, and used his first few thousand dollars to launch a content business with his brother. From there, they pivoted into a fully digital agency model — now serving over 150 wedding venues across the U.S. and pulling in over $2.5M a year.We also talk about the dark side of agency life: loneliness, losing friends, and why having a mission (and a solid business partner) keeps you grounded. Luke holds nothing back — this episode is raw, real, and filled with battle-tested advice for anyone who wants to build something meaningful, especially if you're starting from scratch.If you’re on your own journey of breaking free from the 9–5 and building something real, check out Put Out Content — my high-level coaching and content strategy program designed to help creators, founders, and entrepreneurs realize their potential through powerful storytelling and systems. 🎯 Access the tools, offers, and ways to work with me: https://stan.store/deepaksharma 📲 Enjoyed the episode? Share it and tag me on IG: @deepaksharma.co Thanks for tuning in. And just remember... It’s Not That Deep.

In this engaging conversation, fitness icon Greg O’Gallagher shares his insights on transforming both body and mindset. He reveals how competitive fitness can be detrimental and emphasizes the power of identity in achieving true transformation. Greg champions strength training over extreme dieting and discusses the benefits of intermittent fasting. He highlights the importance of enjoying the fitness journey, addressing psychological aspects of consistency and self-image, and critiques the reliance on quick fixes like Ozempic. This chat is packed with practical tips for sustainable health.

This week, I chat with my good friend Evan Kluge, founder of Serenity, Miami's innovative botanical wellness bar that's changing how people socialize without alcohol.In this episode, Evan shares his incredible journey from a devastating car accident that severed his spine to discovering the healing power of plant-based alternatives like Mitragyna speciosa (commonly known as Kratom) and Kava. We dive deep into how this personal health crisis led him to create meticulously formulated botanical products that provide focus, clarity, and relaxation without the negative effects of alcohol or pharmaceuticals.Evan opens up about the struggles of entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a premium wellness brand, and his vision to create the "Starbucks of botanicals." We discuss everything from sourcing ingredients directly from farms in Indonesia to creating a high-end social space where people can connect authentically without the downsides of traditional nightlife.Whether you're curious about botanical alternatives, entrepreneurship, or creating meaningful social spaces, Evan's story will inspire you to think differently about wellness, community, and what it takes to build something truly revolutionary.This podcast is sponsored by Deep Social Brands, a boutique content agency I co-founded with world-class content strategist Jamey Lee. Over the past 4 years we’ve helped well over 100 clients gain nearly half a billion views, acquire millions of followers and generate millions of dollars in sales, collectively. Our team handles everything fromCrafting a world-class social media strategy, content scripting & ideationProfessional production including filming & editing numerous styles of content as well as;Posting & managing the content distribution + community engagement on the following social media platforms :TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube & LinkedIn.Curious to learn more? Here is an explainer deck for our services. This deck has some of our client results, but there are more on our website.  Further, here are some video testimonials as well. Feel free to get in touch with me at deepak@deepsocialbrands.com if you think you might be a good fit!This podcast is also sponsored by Put Out Content, where you can get custom social media strategy, content scripting and 1-1 coaching with world class content-strategist, Jamey Lee. Check out www.putoutcontent.com to learn more!Here are 2 ways you can help the podcast grow!Leave a Rating and review HEREShare it on social media and tag me @deepaksharma.coEnjoy this episode and just remember, It's Not That Deep