The Guiding Voice (TGV)
Inspiring Every Step of Your Journey
At The Guiding Voice (TGV), we believe that every voice has the power to uplift, educate, and transform. Founded by Naveen Samala, a passionate mentor and transformational leader, TGV is more than just a podcast—it’s a global platform for meaningful conversations that ignite change in people, processes, and mindsets.
Launched with the vision of enabling leaders, dreamers, and changemakers to share their wisdom with the world, TGV has become a trusted resource for professionals across 80+ countries and counting. From teen prodigies to octogenarian visionaries, we bring you raw, real, and relatable stories that empower you to live with purpose.
What Sets Us Apart?
🎯 500+ Episodes featuring top minds from diverse domains
🌍 Multilingual Reach – Available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada & Tamil
📅 Transformation Tuesdays – Focused on personal development & life skills
🚀 Tactical Thursdays – Covering cutting-edge tech, business & entrepreneurship
❤️ Special Weekend Episodes – Bold conversations on inclusion, culture & awareness
Whether you’re seeking career clarity, leadership wisdom, or life inspiration, The Guiding Voice offers the guidance you’ve been seeking—straight from those who’ve walked the path.
Join our global movement.
🎧 Listen. Learn. Transform.
Meet Your Hosts
Transforming Lives, One Conversation at a Time
Naveen Samala is a seasoned IT leader, Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and the driving force behind The Guiding Voice—one of the world’s few interview-based podcasts to cross 900+ episodes and reach listeners across 80+ countries.
With over two decades of experience in Business Transformation, Global Leadership, and Process Excellence, Naveen has led diverse teams across industries and geographies. But beyond his professional achievements lies his true passion: mentoring individuals, amplifying purpose-driven voices, and building platforms that enable collective growth.
A natural connector and charismatic storyteller, Naveen has:
Featured CXOs, social innovators, athletes, artists, and changemakers on his podcast
Created content in 5 languages, making knowledge accessible to a broader audience
Mentored hundreds of professionals globally, helping them discover and pursue their true potential
Known as the world’s only quintilingual podcaster, Naveen brings unmatched energy, empathy, and insight to every episode.
Whether he’s engaging with a young startup founder or a spiritual thought leader, his goal remains the same:
🎯 To spark transformation by sharing stories that matter.
“Everyone has a story worth telling. My mission is to bring those stories to light and inspire action, one voice at a time.”
Payal Mittal is a seasoned communication expert, content strategist, and a passionate storyteller who brings depth, warmth, and clarity to every conversation on The Guiding Voice – Hindi. With a strong background in journalism, branding, and public relations, Payal excels at crafting narratives that resonate and inspire.
As the co-host of TGV Hindi, she is on a mission to make transformational stories and practical wisdom accessible to Hindi-speaking audiences across the globe. Her empathetic interviewing style and thoughtful approach help guests open up and share powerful insights that leave a lasting impact.
When she’s not podcasting, Payal actively works with individuals and organizations to help them communicate with purpose and authenticity. She believes in the power of voice, not just as a medium of speech, but as a catalyst for change.
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