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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 48 MIN

#31 Turning Negativity into Strength - Mari Mushku

from The Randall Osché Podcast · host Randall Osché

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Mari Mushku, founder of Mamali NYC, a Georgian bistro in New York City’s West Village. Mari opens up about how a rude customer tried to mock her accent, and how that moment turned into 3.5 million views, global support, and a thriving café built on courage and culture.What you’ll Learn:From Hate to Hope -  How one negative encounter turned into a viral wave of kindness.Betting on Herself -  The story behind using tuition money to start Mamali NYC.Finding Strength in Community -  Why people all over the world rallied behind her.Keeping Culture Alive -  Introducing Georgian food and heart to New York.Lessons in Resilience -  Why you don’t wait for the perfect time, you create it.Don’t miss this one. We talk about betting on yourself, turning adversity into opportunity, and building something beautiful from the ground up.Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Platform:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeFind Mari:InstagramTikTokWebsiteFind Randall:InstagramTikTokLinkedInWebsiteSubscribe to Our Newsletter for More Inspiring StoriesAbout The Randall Osché Podcast:Every episode is a conversation with remarkable people who share their unique stories, challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Through honest and insightful dialogue, we explore what shapes us, what moves us, and what we learn from the experiences along the way.Contact Us:Email:  [email protected] the ShowLink to “Buy Coffee”Link to HatSupport the show

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Mari Mushku, founder of Mamali NYC, a Georgian bistro in New York City’s West Village. Mari opens up about how a rude customer tried to mock her accent, and how that moment turned into 3.5 million views, global support, and a thriving café built on courage and culture. What you’ll Learn: From Hate to Hope - How one negative encounter turned into a viral wave of kindness. Betting on Herself - The story behind using tuition mo...

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