EPISODE · Oct 26, 2019 · 1H 30M
Sam Bakhtiar: The hardest challenges are MEANT to test your TRUE faith. His biggest scars & challenges he faces today. (Ep. 6)
from Pain to Power · host Kayla Cardona
How to find Sam Bakhtiar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambakhtiar/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_z9K2VaB3DNBxxyzkoIIjw Born in Iran, father leaving at age 3, raised by a single mom, refugees running from a war, escaping the country at 11 years old to chase a real chance. Not knowing any English and being new to America expecting the abundant, glam life he’s only seen in movies. Moving to a small town in Pennsylvania, full of abandoned buildings, gangs, drugs, and prostitutes, he was in for a rude awakening. Not fitting in, only minority in school, short, skinny brought tons of bullying and fights he never won. How bodybuilding and fitness changed his life and how it was his new found passion to help change 1,000s and 1,000s of lives. To now a multi millionaire, co founder of Camp Transformation Center, CEO of 1% nutrition, host of 1%ER Podcast, world class speaker, and one of the biggest influencers in the game today. MEET SAM BAKHTIAR. Sam gets really personal and opens up about his relationship with his mother, memories of his father, ex wife, his biggest scars, and the challenges he is facing today. An important message to the younger generation and what everyone that is going through hardships and pain today, needs to hear. A side of Sam you haven’t seen or heard before. Listen to hear more. Please, Like, Share, and Review. Instagram: @mskaylacardona https://www.instagram.com/mskaylacardona/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZHyCXpIhtQS1j2pGlVhpw (podcast videos coming soon, subscribe!) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mskaylacardona/?ref=bookmarks
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How to find Sam Bakhtiar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambakhtiar/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_z9K2VaB3DNBxxyzkoIIjw Born in Iran, father leaving at age 3, raised by a single mom, refugees running from a war, escaping the country at 11 years old to chase a real chance. Not knowing any English and being new to America expecting the abundant, glam life he’s only seen in movies. Moving to a small town in Pennsylvania, full of abandoned buildings, gangs, drugs, and prostitutes, he was in for a rude awakening. Not fitting in, only minority in school, short, skinny brought tons of bullying and fights he never won. How bodybuilding and fitness changed his life and how it was his new found passion to help change 1,000s and 1,000s of lives. To now a multi millionaire, co founder of Camp Transformation Center, CEO of 1% nutrition, host of 1%ER Podcast, world class speaker, and one of the biggest influencers in the game today. MEET SAM BAKHTIAR. Sam gets really personal and opens up about his relationship with his mother, memories of his father, ex wife, his biggest scars, and the challenges he is facing today. An important message to the younger generation and what everyone that is going through hardships and pain today, needs to hear. A side of Sam you haven’t seen or heard before. Listen to hear more. Please, Like, Share, and Review. Instagram: @mskaylacardona https://www.instagram.com/mskaylacardona/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZHyCXpIhtQS1j2pGlVhpw (podcast videos coming soon, subscribe!) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mskaylacardona/?ref=bookmarks
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