A few days ago, while taking class, one of my students asked me,
“Sir, is it easy to be a digital marketer like you?”
That question made me smile.
I laughed softly and said,
“No, it’s not easy at all. I’m here today only because of a few amazing people who guided me when I was completely lost.”
That one question took me back to where it all began —
back to the days when I had no direction, no clarity, and no idea what my future would look like.
💭 The Days of Confusion
After completing school, I tried several courses — without any real interest or plan.
I was just searching for something that could give me purpose.
But nothing worked.
I wasted a lot of time and money, and still couldn’t find what I wanted.
I was frustrated, and honestly, scared about what would happen next.
Then one day, I met my Plus Two teacher, Mr. Binu Baby.
He listened to me carefully and said something simple that would completely change my life —
“Akhil, you should learn Digital Marketing.”
At that time, I thought digital marketing was about trading or online business.
But he explained it’s about helping brands grow using online platforms.
I asked him where I could learn it, and without hesitation, he said,
“Join Think Hub Academy. It’s the best place for you.”
He also gave me the number of Mr. Sathya Narayanan.
📞 The Call That Changed My Future
That same day, I called Sathya sir — I didn’t even wait for a minute.
Because I knew I needed to do something.
That call changed everything.
He explained what digital marketing truly is and told me to attend one week of class at Think Hub Academy before making any decision.
I agreed immediately — and that “yes” became the start of my new journey.
👨🏫 The Mentors Who Became Family
At Think Hub Academy, I met Mr. Sooraj Paranthaman, a kind and professional mentor who gave me confidence from day one.
I shared my story with him, and he simply said,
“You can do this, Akhil. We’ll help you get there.”
Along with him, Mr. Sathya Narayanan guided me like a big brother,
and Mr. Amal P K helped me understand digital marketing from a deeper, more practical level.
These three mentors — Sathya sir, Sooraj sir, and Amal sir — were not just teachers.
They were the pillars of my transformation.
💼 Learning from Real-World Experience
What made Think Hub Academy special was how real the learning was.
Every morning, I attended classes.
Every afternoon, I stayed back to watch how my mentors worked with live client projects.
They allowed me to join client meetings, handle real tasks, and experience real marketing challenges.
That’s where I learned what being a digital marketer truly means — solving problems, managing pressure, and thinking creatively.
Within the course period, I started working confidently, and before I even completed it,
Think Hub Academy gave me my first job in Kochi as a Digital Marketing Executive.
That moment changed everything for me.
🚀 My Career & Purpose Today
Today, I’m proud to say that I’m both a Digital Marketing Trainer and Freelancer.
I work with clients, handle campaigns, and most importantly — I teach students who are standing where I once stood: confused and unsure.
When I look at them, I see a reflection of my past.
And I remind myself why I started.
Because now, I can teach everyone who was once stuck like me —
to believe in themselves, to learn the right skills, and to build the life they dream of.
That’s my purpose now.
And I owe that purpose to Think Hub Academy, the place that not only changed my life but continues to turn many students’ dreams into dream lives.
🙏 My Gratitude
I’ll always be thankful to:
Mr. Binu Baby — for showing me the right path.
Mr. Sathya Narayanan, Mr. Sooraj Paranthaman, and Mr. Amal P K — for guiding me like family and helping me grow.
And most importantly, Think Hub Academy — for giving me a second chance at life, a career, and the power to inspire others.
