From sleeping on the floor… to building his own stage in Dubai

No connections. No shortcuts. Just resilience, vision, and the courage to start from nothing.

52 min listen 🎯 Entrepreneurs & Women 📅 Released Jan 2025

About This Episode

What does it really take to build something from nothing?

In this inspiring episode of The Attitude of Gratitude, host Sadhna Rishi sits down with Karthik Vijayamani — founder of Dubai’s Talk Show — to uncover the raw, unfiltered journey of building success from the ground up.
From sleeping on the floor during his early days in Dubai to creating a platform that gives others a voice, Karthik’s journey is a powerful reminder that success is built through consistency, belief, and action.
This is not a story of overnight success —
it’s a story of persistence through uncertainty.
He shares the realities behind entrepreneurship — the struggles, the mindset shifts, and the moments that define a founder’s journey.
He opens up about:

  • Starting from zero in a new country
  • Building a platform without resources
  • The mindset required to keep going despite failures

What You'll Take Away

  • Why starting small is better than waiting for perfection
  • The importance of resilience in entrepreneurship
  • How to stay consistent when results are slow
  • Why visibility and storytelling matter in today’s world
  • How to build something meaningful without external validation
  • The mindset shift required to grow in a competitive environment

⏱ Timestamps

  • 01:20
    Early Days in Dubai
    Starting from scratch with no support
  • 03:45
    Facing Uncertainty
    Handling financial and emotional challenges
  • 07:10
    The Turning Point
    Deciding to create something of his own
  • 10:30
    Building Dubai’s Talk Show
    From idea to execution
  • 14:50
    Overcoming SelfDoubt
    Believing in your vision
  • 18:25
    Consistency Over Motivation
    Showing up every single day
  • 22:40
    The Power of Visibility
    Why personal branding matters
  • 27:15
    Learning Through Failure
    Turning setbacks into lessons
  • 31:05
    Creating Opportunities
    Not waiting for validation
  • 35:20
    Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
    Start now, figure it out later
Karthik Vijayamani

Featured Guest

Karthik Vijayamani

Founder, Dubai’s Talk Show | Entrepreneur

Karthik Vijayamani is the founder of Dubai’s Talk Show, a platform built to give individuals a voice and share powerful stories.

His journey from humble beginnings to building a recognized platform in Dubai reflects resilience, vision, and determination.

He believes that success is not about resources —

it’s about resourcefulness and consistency.

👉 You don’t need the perfect start — you just need to start.

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