What It Really Means to Be a CEO in the Creator Economy
Harshil Thakker isn’t just another creator — he’s the CEO of Apeiron, a powerhouse brand that bridges the creator economy and nightlife. From shooting for global icons like Steve Aoki to building a business that sells out clubs on the regular, Harshil has mastered what it really means to be a boss in today’s culture.In this episode, we break down:The difference between calling yourself a CEO vs. actually being oneHow community leaders can outshine big brands when it comes to pulling people IRLThe divide between “Old Brown Money” and “New Brown Money” in our cultureWhy Harshil says, “I’m not in the nightlife business — I’m in the business of building emotion at scale”If you want to understand how creators are shaping the future of culture, business, and community, this is the episode for you.
5 Aug 2025
Sneaker Culture, Resellers & The Future of Nike — w/ Hass from My First Kicks
In this episode of Conversations with Chai, I sit down with Hass from My First Kicks to talk all things sneaker culture — from the first pair that got him hooked, to how the game has completely changed in 2025.We break down resellers, the hype machine, sneaker drops to watch, and why podcasting and clipping culture feels like the new hustle. This episode is for sneakerheads, culture lovers, and anyone who’s ever camped out for a pair they had to have.🔑 Episode Highlights & Timestamps:1:17 – What is My First Kicks?3:10 – Hass shares his first kicks story8:10 – How the sneaker market changed in 202013:12 – Why people hate resellers17:15 – Sneaker drops Hass is hyped for this year18:50 – What drives Hass’s sneaker-buying decisions25:29 – Clipping culture & the current podcast game30:30 – Why podcasting is no longer the meta38:10 – Immigrant mentality & building community40:36 – Quick Kick Picks: Hass picks sneakers for real-life scenarios42:10 – King of the Hill sneakers45:24 – Hass’s Sneaker Mount Rushmore47:37 – Has Nike’s time passed? The future of sneaker culture👟 Follow Hass: @myfirstkicks🔥 Follow Conversations with Chai: @lilbabyramram @chaibyihram (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MiQ--L5N4NE7t_XLxTRQ)
17 Jul 2025
We Build Eddin’s Dream Girl (Love Island Edition)
In this episode, DJ and professional chaos agent Eddin joins us to build his dream girl from scratch. From first date rules to red flags, DJ stigma to Love Island hypotheticals, we dive deep and keep it unfiltered.Timestamps3:05 – Why is Eddin single6:45 – What’s Eddin’s type7:50 – Is being a DJ a red flag10:40 – Would he date a bottle service girl15:22 – Defining the dream girl19:09 – Go-to first date rules21:00 – Eddin hates museums24:30 – Are movie dates bad30:02 – Meeting the family on the first date33:43 – Does Eddin believe in soulmates38:57 – This or That: Dating edition43:37 – Love Island final four segment54:34 – Why Brooklyn parties are better than Manhattan partiesSubscribe for new episodes every week.
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249,031
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
4.1 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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YouTube
82
Engagement
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