Hitting Pause on The B-Side: Sri Kumar Reflects on Season 2
Most episodes are about a guest’s journey. But these special episodes are about taking a moment to step back and listen to the pattern forming beneath the conversations.
In this bonus episode of The B-Side with Sri, host and Connico President Sri Kumar takes a few minutes to reflect on the themes that have emerged so far in Season 2. This show connects leaders, creators, and builders – no matter their industry or the path that led them there.
The bonus is a reminder that the most meaningful insights rarely come from polished résumés or headline achievements, but from the quieter decisions that shape how we grow, adapt, and show up for others.
Top 3 takeaways
- The most powerful stories aren’t industry-specific. Although many of The B-Side guests come from aviation and adjacent fields, Sri remarks that the real substance of these conversations was never about technical expertise. The stories that resonate most are about curiosity, risk-taking, and how people choose to grow – themes that translate across every profession and stage of life.
- Growth often requires choosing the harder, less-certain path. On The B-Side, a pattern has emerged: meaningful progress is rarely linear. Guests consistently describe moments of uncertainty, fear, and self-questioning, followed by the courage to move forward anyway. Confidence is often built without knowing exactly what’s around the next corner.
- Your B-Side story matters more than you think. Sri emphasizes that these unseen chapters – the mistakes, pivots, and lessons learned – are often the most impactful. They shape how we influence others and find meaning in our work and lives.
“Behind every A-Side résumé or polished bio is a B-Side story that didn’t follow a straight line, but it’s ten times more interesting.”
- Sri Kumar
Writing your own B-Side
At its core, this bonus short is an invitation to pause, reflect, and recognize the value of the path you’re already on. As Season 2 continues, The B-Side with Sri remains focused on the stories beneath the surface that remind us that growing thoughtfully and staying human are what matter most.
Love this episode? Listen to other conversations like this with great minds in and outside aviation on The B-Side with Sri.
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