Inspiring Lives: Conversations That Matter
By Naseha Sameen, Naveen Samala & Venkata Sudhakar Nagandla
Born out of a desire to uplift, educate, and inspire during the pandemic, this book is a powerful extension of The Guiding Voice podcast – a platform that has touched millions across the globe.
“Inspiring Lives: Conversations That Matter” brings together real-life experiences, lessons, and wisdom from some of the most remarkable voices featured on TGV. These are not just interviews – they are mentoring moments, designed to ignite thought, action, and transformation.
From influencers and entrepreneurs to changemakers and leaders, the book profiles individuals who have defied odds and made meaningful contributions to society. Their stories embody resilience, passion, purpose, and growth – qualities that readers can learn from and apply in their own journeys.

The Guiding Voice: One of the Top Podcasts Globally
Listening to The Guiding Voice feels like a heart-to-heart with a mentor you didn’t know you needed. Each episode brings you face-to-face with thought leaders, inspiring changemakers, and real stories that spark growth, purpose, and possibility, long after the episode ends.
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“The Guiding Voice is more than just a podcast, it’s a source of inspiration and clarity in a noisy world. Every episode leaves me with practical takeaways and a renewed sense of purpose. Naveen’s thoughtful questions and the incredible stories shared by his guests have truly helped me grow both personally and professionally.”
— Radhika Mehra, Leadership Coach & Entrepreneur
Millions of Listeners.
1 Purpose-Driven Podcast.

Meet the Founder: Naveen Samala
From a modest upbringing to breaking glass ceilings in academia and corporate corridors, Naveen Samala is the heart and soul behind The Guiding Voice. A first‑generation post‑graduate with an MS and MBA, he’s now a Global Portfolio Manager for Business Transformation and so much more.
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Educator & Mentor: Guest faculty at BITS Pilani, Udemy instructor, career coach, CXO resume specialist.
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Certified Leader: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (ISI Bengaluru), GE-certified Black & Green Belts, Certified ScrumMaster.
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Communication Advocate: Toastmasters Competent Communicator, winner of area-level speech contests, and internal champion of public‑speaking programs.
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Podcast Visionary: Creator and co-host of the world’s only quadrilingual podcast—ranked in the global top 2.5% and winner of the Asia Podcast Award for Education.
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Global Connector: Introduced diverse voices—750+ guests from 75+ countries—on topics ranging from productivity and AI to social issues and entrepreneurship.
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Author & Thought‑Leader: Co-author of Inspiring Lives: Conversations That Matter, sharing real-world stories of grit, passion and success.

Get Featured on The Guiding Voice
Have a story that can inspire, inform, or ignite change?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, innovator, educator, author, or expert in, The Guiding Voice is your stage.
Join over 750+ global changemakers who have shared their journeys, lessons, and insights with a worldwide audience.
With listeners across 75+ countries and a growing community hungry for wisdom, your voice can make a difference.
Why Be a Guest?
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Share your story with a purpose-driven global audience
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Position yourself as a thought leader in your domain
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Amplify your message across platforms
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Inspire others with your journey and lived experiences
Who Can Apply?
We welcome guests from all walks of life—founders, CXOs, authors, coaches, creatives, social leaders, and anyone with a message that matters.
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