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Former IRS officer Ravi Kapoor joins Shobha Rana to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes in India’s government system. From conducting high-stakes raids on smuggling mafias to facing the moral dilemmas of working inside a corrupt bureaucracy, Ravi shares why he walked away from an elite IRS career after 11 years

This podcast is more than just a civil services story. It’s about pursuing passion over position, leaving stability to chase meaning, and understanding what success truly means

Whether you’re preparing for UPSC, feeling stuck in a job, or questioning your next move—this one’s for you

🎧 Topics Covered:

Life inside India’s IRS system
Tax raids and facing powerful people
Why many civil servants feel stuck
The truth about corruption in government
Switching from government job to entrepreneurship
Building moral clarity in a broken system

Redefining success and choosing purpose

Timestamps:

0:00 – Preview
2:22 – Introduction
4:12 – Ravi’s IRS Background and Decision to Leave
8:56 – Identifying Passion and Career Fit
12:40 – Why Passion Hurts (and Pays Off)!
14:04 – Transitioning from IRS to Entrepreneurship
17:48 – Practical Challenges of Starting a Venture
19:53 – Age and Experience in Entrepreneurship
22:00 – Dreaming Big and Personal Motivation
27:49 – Passion or Escape? What REALLY Drives You!
32:55 – Embracing your dark side
35:50 – System in India and corruption levels
37:28 – System abuse in India
40:47 – Collusion and tax evasion
42:56 – GST impact and scams
44:33 – Real estate and demonetization in India
55:09 – Smuggling Mafias and Operations
01:03:55 – PRO UPSC Preparation Strategies
01:07:27 – Mindset of UPSC Toppers
01:11:31 – Corruption in Civil Services
01:19:47 – Defining Morality and Disgust
01:22:33 – Ravi’s Definition of Success

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👇 About Shobha
Shobha Rana, is an Emotional Intelligence Coach, Spirituality coach, Live show host, Anchor, Motivational Speaker, Podcaster, Holistic Wellness Coach as well as an Entrepreneur. She has hosted 2000+ events in 35+ countries and has coached over 15,000 people to live their best lives. Shobha is also the founder of The Yogini Square and co-founder of The Creator Pad.

👇 Awards & Recognition
Exceptional Women of Excellence award at Women Economic Forum 2022
BW Best Anchor Corporate Events 2022
BW Businessworld 40 under 40
Asia Today's Best Holistic Wellness Coach in Asia
GTown Coach of the year 2021
Vegas most inspiring woman of the year 2021

👇 Connect with Shobha:
   / @shobharanaclips  
  / iamshobhara.  .
   / @iamshobharana  .

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👇 Our Vision
The Journey Within podcast is a platform for self-discovery, personal growth, spirituality & transformation through the compelling stories of our guests and host, that will lead to deep-rooted learning for youth. We explore the connection between our inner and outer worlds, its impact on shaping life's choices, habits, and overall well-being. We specialize in delivering general & spiritual-awakening content tailored for the youth, making profound wisdom accessible to all.

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Our podcast host, Shobha Rana, is a multi-award-winning live show host, Emotional Intelligence and mindfulness coach, holistic wellness & yoga coach, motivational speaker, author, & entrepreneur. Over the past 15 years, she has graced over 2000 global stages and panels across 33 countries. Shobha is the founder of The Yogini Square and co-founder of The Creator Pad.