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S08E02: A Mafia Hit Man Saved My Life – From drug dealer to life and business coach

October 25, 2024 • Yankel Meislin, Jeremy Blain • Season 8 • Episode 2

Guest: Yankel Meislin
Life coach @ Ignite Your Flame Coaching LLC; Author

Yankel was a secular Jew growing up who was active in sports and his community until the temptations of the streets led him astray at 14. He became a drug dealer who, at the age of 19, was selling a high volume of narcotics to the extent that he hired his own gang-affiliated bodyguard.

After a family intervention, and realizing how precarious a situation he was in, Yankel decided to give his all to his recovery and spiritual rediscovery.

Today, Yankel works with men and young adults to discover their true identity and "ignite" a spark for his clients to truly be themselves and live what they consider to be their life's mission.

Charity: This episode is in aid of The Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, Yankel’s charity of choice, to which we have made a donation as a thank you. Find out more here: https://fcbrooklyn.com/