Ever feel like you're juggling too much? Dave Kang, founder of OctopusWay.com, joins us to share how he successfully manages up to eight different projects at once—without burning out. He opens up about the truth behind living an "Ikigai lifestyle," and why it’s not always as zen as it sounds. Dave also breaks down actionable frameworks that can help you find your rhythm, stay aligned with your purpose, and confidently take on more—while doing less. Episode sponsor: Go to porkbun.com/LAVIP to get a .PRO domain for only $1 for the first year at Porkbun Connect with us at wearelatech.com/podcast and on all social @WeAreLATech and @EspreeDevora. To connect further with the Los Angeles tech community go to WeAreLATech 'Experience' Club, wearelatech.club x.com/espreedevora instagram.com/espreedevora x.com/wearelatech https://www.instagram.com/wearelatech
Guest:
Dave Kang — Founder of
Octopus Way
, a movement that empowers creatives to live with clarity, curiosity, and flow.
🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:
🐙 How Dave Kang structures his life to manage 8+ projects
🔍 A peek into the current projects he's building
🎯 Why the Ikigai lifestyle isn’t as effortless as people think
🛠 Actionable tools for managing complexity and staying energized
💡 Tips to reclaim control and thrive as a multi-passionate creator
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“Mastering the Octopus Life with Dave Kang”
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Host,
Espree Devora
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Guest,
Dave Kang
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Resources Mentioned:
- Octopus Way, https://octopusway.com
- Dave Kang Substack, https://davekang.substack.com
- Life At A Glance Calendar, https://davekang.substack.com/p/octopus-project-2-life-at-a-glance-calendar
- Ikigai Ruined My Life, https://davekang.substack.com/p/ikigai-ruined-my-life
- Small Bets, https://smallbets.com
- New Orbit Marketing, https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-orbit-marketing
- Meetup, https://www.meetup.com
- Hillstone, https://hillstonerestaurant.com/locations/santamonica
- Rize, https://rizethaisushi.com
People Mentioned:
- Daniel Vassallo, https://dvassallo.com/
- Michael Karnjanaprakorn, https://mikekarnj.com/
- Greg Isenberg, https://www.gregisenberg.com/
- Jason Calacanis, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis
Credits:
- Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.com
- Story Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/
- Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/
- Team support by Janice Geronimo
- Music by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffman
Short Title: Octopus Life
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