Muk Venkataraman has been known as the kettlebell specialist for over a decade.  This Hong Kong native coached athletes and trainers all over the world for over a decade and is the first athlete from Asia to compete in Russia in the sport of kettlebell lifting, earning a silver medal at that event.  But Muk ain’t a pretty face, to quote him.  Recently, he has been sharing the one side of himself that he’s absolutely stoked about - being known as a comedian.  Creator of Gorilla Strong Kettlebell System, Muk Venkataraman catches more than cleans and snatches on a stand-up comedy stage.  Transitioning career identities in your 40s but as Muk says, don't take anything too seriously.  If you're not having fun with it, then don't do it.  Simple

In this episode, we talked about what stand up comedy means to him, insecurities and validation, using race and accents as material and resonating identities. 

Muk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muk_gorillastrong/

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Y’all, you gotta check out this jiu-jitsu based non-profit called Tap Cancer Out.  

Tap Cancer Out unites the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community and empowers competitors to fight for more than just points and medals—they fight for those who are in the fight of their lives—and they’re helping Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation change the lives of children with cancer and their families by funding critical research grants and family services.

If you’re in the US, you can get involved through jiu-jitsu tournaments either competing or volunteering, as well as fundraise for TCO.

If you’re out of the US, you can still fundraise to benefit TCO, and you can get any of their super cool merch like rash guards, tees, hoodies, bags, and more.  For 10% off, use my code AMB__TAN_FRIENDS

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