Before I stepped into being an entrepreneur, I was an athlete. Tennis and bodybuilding were my life. The lessons I learned from being an athlete helped shape me into an entrepreneur. Stepping Away From Tennis When I was in high-school, I was offered a full scholarship to...
In 1978, violent protests erupted in Iran. During that time, tensions were high among the citizens. My parents, who had two young children, had to make the difficult decision to leave everything they knew behind. Their friends, families, jobs. That year, at only nine years...
When I think of company culture, I think of the need for a positive and supportive work environment that helps everyone grow to their fullest potential. I didn't just land my position as a CEO out of nowhere; I worked my way from the ground...
I often get asked about my interest in lions. Some people might think that it is the whole "King of the Jungle" stereotype. The one that many in the business world like to portray. But the symbolic meaning of the lion goes beyond that. Those...
I've been in the health and wellness business for over 30 years. During this time, many of the people I have worked with have since retired while I have remained in the game. I was recently reminded of this fact while meeting with the son...
One of the most challenging experiences of my life was watching the declining health of my younger brother, Peter. Not only was he fighting cancer, but he was fighting an addiction to the medications prescribed to help him. My brother's passing and the pain he...
Coming from the Health and Wellness industry and sports world, I have personally seen how mental health is continuously pushed to the side, whereas physical health gets prioritized. Standing Up For Mental Health Take Naomi Osaka, the highest-paid female athlete of all time and the No. 2...