🎧 An Olami Mentorship Podcast with Rabbi Shlomo Landau and Abbey Wolin

You can have the degree, the hustle, and the ambition — but if you don't know how to build real relationships, you're leaving your biggest opportunities on the table. Networking isn't about collecting contacts. It's about showing up for people before you need anything from them.

In this episode of Jewish Grit, Jeffrey Meshel — real estate veteran, master networker, and author of One Phone Call Away — shares the mindset and habits that turned a messenger job at 13 into a billion-dollar career. From the story of a grieving banker that led to a board seat at Signature Bank, to why asking the first question in any room can change your trajectory, Jeffrey breaks down exactly how young professionals can start standing out, building trust, and creating opportunities.

You're starting out in your career, trying to figure out:

•⁠ ⁠Which skills to build

•⁠ ⁠Which doors to walk through

•⁠ ⁠Which bets are worth taking

In this episode of Jewish Grit, Howard Morgan — one of the earliest internet pioneers and a venture capitalist behind companies like LinkedIn and Uber — shares:

•⁠ ⁠How he learned to see around corners

•⁠ ⁠What it really takes to build a career with lasting impact

•⁠ ⁠The secret sauce to his success

Howard's story is a masterclass in staying ahead of the curve, and how to position yourself for the future — this episode is your roadmap to success.

You've worked hard, done everything right, and then something outside your control threatens to take it all away. What do you do next?

In this episode of Jewish Grit, Yael Simon, a philanthropic strategist who has helped deploy over $300 million for some of the world's most influential family offices, opens up about the career crisis that almost ended everything — and how it became the foundation for her most meaningful work. Whether you're navigating uncertainty, questioning your path, or trying to rebuild after a setback, Yael's journey is proof that the moments that break you can also be the ones that define you. She also shares what real mentorship looks like, why intelligent grit means knowing when to stop and recalibrate, and how to start trusting your gut — even when fear is louder than instinct.

You're early in your career, trying to figure out your path — and the fear of making the wrong move can feel paralyzing. What if the wrong move is actually the point?

In this episode of Jewish Grit, Arash Gohari, founder of 27 Capital, breaks down the exact mindset that took him from law school dropout to real estate fund manager. Arash fled Iran as a child and built his career from a payphone call and a borrowed $5,000. On this episode, he shares

✅ Why every failure is feedback

✅ How to know when to quit something and what to do next

✅ The one financial habit that gives you the freedom to finally bet on yourself

If you've ever felt stuck, scared, or unsure whether you have what it takes, this episode is for you.

You're starting out in your career, trying to figure out:

•⁠ ⁠Which skills to build

•⁠ ⁠Which doors to walk through

•⁠ ⁠Which bets are worth taking

In this episode of Jewish Grit, Howard Morgan — one of the earliest internet pioneers and a venture capitalist behind companies like LinkedIn and Uber — shares:

•⁠ ⁠How he learned to see around corners

•⁠ ⁠What it really takes to build a career with lasting impact

•⁠ ⁠The secret sauce to his success

Howard's story is a masterclass in staying ahead of the curve, and how to position yourself for the future — this episode is your roadmap to success.

huva Morris is the first female divorce mediator at the Beth Din of America, bringing legal training, Jewish law, and deep emotional sensitivity into one of the most difficult moments a family can face.

In this episode of Jewish Grit, Ahuva shares her journey from law school to the Beth Din, the challenges of carving out a new role as a woman in a traditional space, and the wisdom she has gained along the way: that every person is on their own path, with their own struggles, timeline, and measuring stick. Her story is about resilience, authenticity, and learning to cut out the noise so we can walk our own journey with compassion and confidence.

His Mom believed in him.

The banks didn’t.

His parents gave him their entire life savings.

The banks still said no.

So he got on a plane to New York — and refused to come back empty-handed.

That moment became the foundation of a 50-year career building some of the most iconic developments in the U.S.

This isn’t just a real estate story.

It’s about belief, resilience, and what happens when someone sees something in you before the world does.

Everyone wants success.

Very few know what to do after they get it.

In this episode, Harvey Pava breaks down the mindset required not just to win—but to stay in the game.

From learning the hard way about complacency, to building a life anchored in responsibility, faith, and consistency—this is a masterclass in long-term thinking.

This conversation isn’t about one big moment.

It’s about the habits and perspective that carry you through every phase.

✅ Why early success can be dangerous

✅ The discipline of showing up—especially when you don’t feel like it

✅ How to define success beyond money

✅ Staying grounded through family and values

✅ Why effort is your job—but results aren’t

If you’re chasing growth—in business, life, or yourself—this episode will reset how you think about success.

She thought she was losing weight.

She ended up gaining an entirely new career trajectory.

What started as a personal struggle turned into a complete career pivot — from law school ambitions to building a wellness brand with 12 locations, a national product line, and a loyal following.

But this isn’t a story about weight loss.

It’s about what happens when you stop overthinking — and just try.

No master plan.

No perfect timing.

Just one decision… followed by another.

In this episode:

✅ Why trying matters more than getting it “right”

✅ The mindset that kills second-guessing

✅ How to build something meaningful without a blueprint

✅ The real reason most people stay stuck

✅ Balancing ambition, motherhood, and self-doubt

He had everything, then it all collapsed.

Meet British-born financier Henry Stimler.

His story isn’t just about success — it’s about how he lost everything and built it all back again.

Henry arrived in New York with just $400 and no formal training, yet built a fast-moving financial empire in his 20s… only to see it collapse overnight in the 2008 financial crisis.

In this episode, Henry shares the life he led before, the mindset that carried him through the crash, the lessons that reshaped his definition of success, and why energy, humility, and relentless drive are still his greatest assets today.

What you’ll take away:

Why being “forged in the fire” is essential for growth

The danger of early success — and how to survive the fall

What actually makes someone stand out in a competitive industry

Why energy, presence, and attitude are your real “edge”

How success evolves from personal wins to building others