Unlocking Your "Ikigai": How to Find Your True Calling with DanRam

The Artistpreneur Podcast 🎙️Hosted by Evan Price ( IG: @ac_evan @artistpreneurs)
Guest: DanRam
DanRam travels the globe as a global Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman, F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities, he works on 4 continents from college campuses to parliaments to in-house corporate innovation days for Fortune 500 companies to the biggest tech conferences in the world. His passion is to inspire people with his motto 'Start Now Start Simple' in building a future we all want to live in.
To connect with DanRam, you may contact with DanRam on all platforms @iamdanram
Dan shares the story of his personal and professional journey, from his classical piano training as a youth to discovering jazz and improvisation, which sparked his desire to find his own path. He describes his diverse experiences working for the UN, KPMG, startups, and as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Ireland, all of which contributed to his self-discovery and finding his unique calling as an event MC and speaker.
The "Ikigai" Concept @ 8:06
Dan explains the Japanese concept of "ikigai" - finding the intersection of what you're good at, what the world needs, what you can get paid for, and what you love. He shares how this framework has helped him identify his purpose as an event MC, where all four elements align.
Developing a Morning Routine @ 13:07
Dan discusses the importance of having a consistent morning routine to start the day on a positive note. He shares his "5G" routine focused on God, gym, growth, goals, and gratitude, and explains how this helps him maintain focus and energy throughout the day.
Embracing Opportunities and Saying "Yes" @ 20:00
Dan shares a personal story of how he went from being unemployed to becoming an advisor to the Prime Minister of Ireland, simply by saying "yes" to seemingly small opportunities that ultimately led to bigger things. He emphasizes the power of honoring even seemingly insignificant opportunities and how that can open doors.
Advice for Building a Personal Brand @ 33:31
Dan advises focusing on identifying and solving a specific problem for your target audience, rather than just promoting your skills or services. He emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding the needs of your ideal clients and creating a tailored solution, which will then naturally lead to building a successful personal brand.
Closing Thoughts @ 39:33
Dan encourages the audience to connect with others who are a few steps ahead and can guide and support their growth, emphasizing that there is no blueprint for success and that we all need to learn from each other.
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[@deborahchem]

Such an interesting concept. Ikigai. Thanks for sharing

[@IAmDanRam]

So grateful to have shared this moment with you Evan! Thanks for the brilliant questions and the opportunities to share some thoughts with you and your community :)

[@theartistpreneur]

My pleasure Dan! Thanks again for your time and 💎 💎 s