Our Time To Shine

I am joined today by my good friend and former colleague Jody
Ramsammy, who shares insights into his journey from growing up in
South Africa during challenging times to pursuing the American
dream.


He also talks about his transition from a successful corporate
career to launching his own business, Vivid Presents, focused on
creating immersive and inclusive experiential events.


Jody emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment,
even in our tech-driven world, and he discusses his mission to
make everyone feel like a VIP at his events and his commitment to
affordability and inclusivity.


He, in addition, shares his passion for writing and his upcoming
book Control Alt Delete, which delves into various life lessons
and experiences.


Throughout the conversation, Jody reflects on his diverse
influences and his journey from a hustle culture mindset to a
more balanced “thrive culture,” going on to discuss the impact of
culture on our lives and how he aims to help others through the
book and his experiential events.


I hope that you will join the conversation as we dive into Jody's
inspiring story and explore what's next now for him on the
horizon!


Episode Highlights: 


[0:13] - Gary pays tribute to his late uncle Alvin.


[1:45] - We learn that today's guest is Jody Ramsammy of Vivid
Presents.


[3:43] - Jody argues that emotions are fleeting and are not our
identity.


[5:53] - Jody shares his life journey from South Africa to
chasing the American dream.


[6:53] - Jody co-founded "The Presents" to reinvent arts and
entertainment events.


[8:50] - Jody explains the name Vivid Presents.


[10:17] - Jody shares how he always enhances events with
innovative and immersive elements.


[13:09] - Learn about how Jody fosters a comfortable and
inclusive atmosphere by offering affordable pizza and burgers.


[14:16] - Jody's mission stems from his experience with apartheid
and focuses on inclusivity and affordability.


[16:28] - Jody is expanding events globally, with current
locations in Vancouver.


[19:04] - Jody plans to expand to various locations, focusing on
the East Coast and Midwest.


[20:30] - Jody is developing immersive events that blend physical
and digital experiences.


[22:55] - Jody plans tech MVP, user testing, and a project
jokingly called Entropy.[


25:41] - Hear how Jody recognizes the cultural and technological
pressure to induce FOMO.


[26:15] - Jody explains how he came up with the #ourtimetoshine
hashtag.


[28:19] - Jody reveals how TV characters fueled his imagination
and aspirations.


[30:44] - Jody finds motivation in a quote about underdogs
overcoming disparities.


[32:26] - Jody emphasizes post-pandemic challenges for diverse
musicians.


[34:00] - After a life-changing realization, Jody began writing
Control Alt Delete.


[37:01] - Hear why Jody's book's upcoming Thanksgiving release is
symbolic to him.


[40:39] - What's next now for Jody?


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