194. From Near Death To New Purpose: The Transformation of Gary Pooni
EPISODE 194: From Near Death To New Purpose: The Transformation of Gary Pooni
In this moving episode, Gary Pooni, President of the Pooni Group and Dina Milani, COO of Pooni Group Marketing share their remarkable journey of transformation and purpose. After Gary's near death experience from a massive heart attack with a 0.01% survival rate, Gary and his company underwent a profound shift in priorities. He candidly discusses his brush with death, the moments of clarity that followed, and how this life-changing event led to the creation of the Pooni Group Foundation. Dina details how corporate success can be channeled into meaningful community impact including 23 scholarships to students, supporting Vancouver General Hospital cardiac division, and children's school meal programs.
Their conversation with Toni and Jenny dive deep into the importance of work-life balance, the true meaning of success, and how near-death experiences can reshape one's perspective on business and life. This episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs about balancing ambition with well-being, while showcasing how personal challenges can transform into powerful forces for positive change in the community. He imparts us with three essential life lessons of his own: 'Health is wealth', 'There's a lot that can be accomplished through kindness', and 'Always be nice to your mom'.
