Nikita Tyomkin: From Secret Russian City to Global Youth Advocate on David's Saturday Night Sit Back

Send us Fan MailDavid’s Saturday Night Sit Back is thrilled to welcome Nikita Tyomkin (@nikita.tyomkin) to the podcast! Nikita's incredible journey takes him from growing up in a secret city in Russia to facing life-threatening challenges in Israel, serving in the IDF, becoming a lawyer, and now running a successful business in Austin, TX. Alongside his entrepreneurial endeavors, Nikita is dedicated to empowering at-risk youth around the world, having given lectures to over 20,000 young people.In this episode, Nikita and I discuss:(0:00) - Growing up in a secret city in Russia(4:47) - The biggest cultural differences between Israel and Russia(10:42) - Training in Muay Thai(14:08) - Experiencing terrorist attacks in his hometown(25:51) - Last chance programs for troubled teens(35:40) - Why his military unit was the best(42:53) - How Nikita found his true self(44:53) - Thriving in high-pressure environments: benefits and challenges(51:49) - Life after the army(1:03:04) - Pursuing a law degree(1:10:14) - Do Nikita’s parents know about his achievements?(1:13:38) - Starting his journey to help troubled youth(1:22:36) - Leaving the largest law firm in Israel(1:28:34) - What B7 Holdings does(1:35:07) - Future plans after scaling and selling the portfolio(1:41:31) - Why Nikita’s lectures are considered inappropriate for kids(1:47:00) - If you could go back in time...Nikita Tyomkinovercoming adversityIDF experienceRussian secret cityIsrael cultureMuay Thai trainingterrorist attacksyouth at risklaw school journeybusiness successentrepreneurial journeyempowering youthB7 Holdingshigh-pressure environmentsDavid’s Saturday Night Sit Back is thrilled to welcome Nikita Tyomkin (@nikita.tyomkin) to the podcast! Nikita's incredible journey takes him from growing up in a secret city in Russia to facing life-threatening challenges in Israel, serving in the IDF, becoming a lawyer, and now running a successful business in Austin, TX. Alongside his entrepreneurial endeavors, Nikita is dedicated to empowering at-risk youth around the world, having given lectures to over 20,000 young people.In this episode, Nikita and I discuss:0:00 - Growing up in a secret city in Russia4:47 - The biggest cultural differences between Israel and Russia10:42 - Training in Muay Thai14:08 - Experiencing terrorist attacks in his hometown25:51 - Last chance programs for troubled teens35:40 - Why his military unit was the best42:53 - How Nikita found his true self44:53 - Thriving in high-pressure environments: benefits and challenges51:49 - Life after the army1:03:04 - Pursuing a law degree1:10:14 - Do Nikita’s parents know about his achievements?1:13:38 - Starting his journey to help troubled youth1:22:36 - Leaving the largest law firm in Israel1:28:34 - What B7 Holdings does1:35:07 - Future plans after scaling and selling the portfolio1:41:31 - Why Nikita’s lectures are considered inappropriate for kids1:47:00 - If you could go back in time...Keywords:Nikita Tyomkinovercoming adversityIDF experienceRussian secret cityIsrael cultureMuay Thai trainingterrorist attacksyouth at risklaw school journeybusiness successentrepreneurial journeyempowering youthB7 Holdingshigh-pressure environmentsSupport the showhttps://www.dsnsb.com/