In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Yung Pueblo, a meditator and poet, about his transformational journey from chaos to wellness, the power of authenticity, and the concept of compassionate investing. We dive into his evolution from an unknown writer to a New York Times bestselling author and the role that meditation and Vipassana, an ancient Buddhist practice, played in reshaping his life and relationships.

He shares the amplified need for authenticity in our digital age, how his writings have resonated with millions, and his association with Substack, a platform bridging the gap between content creators and their audience.

Diego Perez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on social media through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 3 million people, and has sold over a million books worldwide which has also been translated into over 25 languages. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Check out his fourth book, The Way Forward. 

What we discuss:

(0:04:27) - From Aspiring Writer to #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

(0:05:45) - Diego's Transformational Journey from Chaos to Wellness

(0:09:52) - The Profound Impact of Meditation on Diego

(0:14:00) - The Meditation Method That Altered Diego's Life

(0:19:58) - Meditation’s Astonishing Benefits

(0:23:46) - Diego's Remarkable Life Transformation After the 10-Day Meditation Course

(0:27:03) - How to Begin Your Meditation Journey

(0:31:08) - The Remarkable Outcomes of a Consistent Meditation Practice

(0:35:46) - How Meditation Nurtured Diego's Connections and Relationships

(0:38:00) - Diego's Inspirational Journey to Find His Unique Voice

(0:46:10) - Embracing Authenticity and the Power of Words

(0:49:04) - Leveraging the Impact of Instagram for Sharing and Connection

(0:54:08) - The Profound Effects of Solitude and Its Relevance

(0:56:00) - The Positive Influence of Meditation on Diego's Energy

(1:00:40) - Reviewing Substack: A Platform for Writers and Creators

(1:09:08) - The Why Behind Diego's Entrepreneurial Journey with Wisdom Ventures

(1:09:08) - A Day in the Life of Diego: Balancing Passion, Work, and Well-Being

(1:15:02) - Diego’s 2-Hour Meditation Ritual

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Find more from Jen: 

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

Learn more from Yung Pueblo:

Substack: https://yungpueblo.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo/