In this gripping episode, Sander and Jim sit down with Arjan Erkel, who shares his harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held hostage for 607 days in Dagestan. Arjan walks us through the terrifying moment of his abduction, the psychological battles he faced in captivity, and the resilience that helped him survive. He also discusses his remarkable mindset shift, the unexpected relationships he built with his captors, and how he reclaimed his life after being freed.

Beyond his personal story, Arjan sheds light on his work with Free a Girl, an organization dedicated to rescuing children from sexual exploitation. We also dive into what businesses and individuals can learn from his experiences—resilience, adaptability, and the power of taking small steps in difficult situations.

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The Free a Girl foundation, has already rescued over 8,000 children from sexual exploitation.

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📖 Book: Held Hostage – [Available on Amazon]
🌐 Website: ArjanErkel.com

🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjanerkel/

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