David Ghiyam became a self-made millionaire at 15 years old.

He took money he won from playing poker, invested it into the stock market, and was making — and losing — hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single day.

But the thrill was empty.

So when his uncle introduced him to the spiritual teachings of Kabbalah, everything changed.

He gave up everything to become a full-time volunteer and spiritual teacher.

Years later, with no money and no experience, he and his wife, MaryRuth, started a vitamin company from their tiny apartment…

Today, MaryRuth Organics is a billion-dollar brand.

Absolutely. Insane.

I’m BEYOND inspired by David, because he credits the rapid growth of MaryRuth Organics to the application of his spiritual practice.

I’m personally diving into his Kabbalah One online course and DEEPLY resonate with the teachings.

The people I love spending time with are the people that leverage their business growth as a vehicle for spiritual and personal growth… and that’s EXACTLY what Kabbalah teaches.

So not only am I grateful for having David on the show today (shoutout to Jennifer Hill for making this intro!) but I’m also incredibly grateful for David’s teachings and I’ll continue to be impacted by his work.

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Introduction to Beyond Curious and today's guest, David Ghiyam

In this episode, Brandon Fong interviews David Ghiyam, a spiritual entrepreneur and cofounder of Mary Ruth Organics. David shares his journey of scaling Mary Ruth Organics to a global health and wellness brand and integrating spiritual wisdom from Kabbalah into his business practices. David’s life lessons, drawn from his spiritual path and his experience building a unicorn company, offer powerful insights into aligning spirituality with entrepreneurship. Listeners can expect a deep dive into leveraging Kabbalah’s spiritual wisdom to grow businesses, managing life's challenges with spiritual tools, and David’s personal story of transformation from a teenage millionaire to a full-time volunteer teaching Kabbalah.

Timestamps and Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction to David Ghiyam

Brandon introduces David Ghiyam, cofounder of Mary Ruth Organics, and shares his excitement about the episode. He explains how David blends spiritual teachings with business success and expresses gratitude to Jennifer Hill for the introduction.

02:41 – David's Role at Mary Ruth Organics

Brandon details David’s impressive achievements, including scaling Mary Ruth Organics to unicorn status with over 500,000 points of distribution. David’s background in spirituality, Kabbalah, and business coaching is highlighted.

04:06 – Intersection of Spirituality and Business

Brandon discusses how David merges Kabbalah and business. He emphasizes David’s ability to build a billion-dollar brand while staying grounded in spiritual practices.

05:48 – David's Early Journey: From Poker to Spirituality

David reflects on his teenage years, playing poker and investing in the stock market. He recounts becoming a millionaire at 15 and how the influence of his uncle introduced him to Kabbalah, leading to a pivotal spiritual transformation.

10:06 – Transition to Full-Time Volunteer

David talks about shifting from wealth accumulation to becoming a full-time volunteer, teaching Kabbalah. He shares how this decision, driven by a desire for deeper fulfillment, changed the trajectory of his life.

13:54 – Building Mary Ruth Organics from Scratch

David explains the early days of starting Mary Ruth Organics with his wife, Mary Ruth, both of whom had no money. He describes the intense work and challenges they faced, including learning new business skills and managing financial hardships.

17:57 – Spiritual Lessons in Business: Overcoming Challenges

David shares a profound spiritual moment during a time of intense struggle, where he faced mounting debt and personal loss. He explains how he shifted his mindset from victimhood to abundance, ultimately leading to the creation of their first product, a liquid vitamin.

24:54 – Manifesting Success: The Gary Vee Story

David recounts an inspiring story of how Mary Ruth manifested a partnership with Gary Vee after years of visualizing it. The story highlights the power of belief and energy in manifesting business opportunities.

29:15 – The 24-Hour Rule

David introduces the 24-hour rule, where he takes immediate action on inspired ideas within 24 hours to counteract negative forces that might stall progress. He shares an example of how this rule helped create a $100 million product in the first year.

44:00 – Practical Spiritual Tools: "Pause, What a Pleasure"

David explains a key spiritual tool from Kabbalah called "Pause, What a Pleasure." He describes how it helps people respond to challenges with grace by pausing and reframing difficult situations as opportunities for growth.

50:05 – Navigating Personal Challenges: David’s Separation from Mary Ruth

David opens up about his personal journey, including his separation from Mary Ruth after 10 years of marriage. He shares how spirituality, communication, and mutual respect have helped them navigate this challenging time while continuing to co-parent and run a successful business.

Links & Resources:

• David Ghiyam’s LinkedIn Page
• Kabbalah One: David Ghiyam’s masterclass on applying Kabbalah to life and business.
• MaryRuth Organics: Explore the products and health-focused offerings from MaryRuth Organics.