How to open and run your first successful retreat center
Hicham Essadki AKA Sham
44 episodes
1 month ago
🌿 KOOM Martial Arts Retreat: A Soul’s Journey from Boardrooms to Sacred Dojos
Have you ever felt the call to leave behind the ”success” the world told you to want—and follow the whisper of your soul instead?
This is the story of Hicham Essadki—a man who walked away from a thriving career in real estate and luxury hospitality in the Silicon Valley to embark on a radical quest for truth. From the bustling streets of Marrakech to the mist-shrouded peaks of Shaolin temples, he immersed himself in the ancient arts of Sufi mysticism, Taoist philosophy, and martial discipline—not just as practice, but as a way of being.
Now, he’s poured every lesson into KOOM Retreat Center—a sanctuary in the heart of Morocco where martial arts, meditation, and self-discovery collide to awaken the warrior and the sage within.
✨ Why This Podcast Will Stir Your Soul
- From Profit to Purpose* Follow Hicham’s raw, unfiltered journey—from closing deals to closing his eyes in zazen, from boardrooms to barefoot training in Shaolin’s halls.
- Sacred Business: Learn how to build a retreat center that’s alive—a place where cashflow and consciousness coexist, where every brick is laid with intention.
- The Alchemy of Discipline: Discover how Sufi surrender and Taoist flow can transform not just your kicks and punches, but your life—and your ability to lead others.
- Wisdom of the Masters: Sit at the feet (virtually) of monks, mystics, and modern-day warriors who’ve walked this path before you.
🌅 Who Needs to Hear This?
✔ The Disillusioned Achiever – You’ve climbed the ladder, only to find it leaning against the wrong wall.
✔ The Secret Mystic – You crave a life where prayer and practice matter more than profit margins.
✔ The Visionary Healer – You dream of a space where others can shed their armor and remember who they truly are.
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s an invitation.
To build something that outlasts you.
To trade exhaustion for embodiment.
To let your scars become someone else’s map.
🔮 Start Listening Now**—and let your own journey begin.
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🌿 KOOM Martial Arts Retreat: A Soul’s Journey from Boardrooms to Sacred Dojos
Have you ever felt the call to leave behind the ”success” the world told you to want—and follow the whisper of your soul instead?
This is the story of Hicham Essadki—a man who walked away from a thriving career in real estate and luxury hospitality in the Silicon Valley to embark on a radical quest for truth. From the bustling streets of Marrakech to the mist-shrouded peaks of Shaolin temples, he immersed himself in the ancient arts of Sufi mysticism, Taoist philosophy, and martial discipline—not just as practice, but as a way of being.
Now, he’s poured every lesson into KOOM Retreat Center—a sanctuary in the heart of Morocco where martial arts, meditation, and self-discovery collide to awaken the warrior and the sage within.
✨ Why This Podcast Will Stir Your Soul
- From Profit to Purpose* Follow Hicham’s raw, unfiltered journey—from closing deals to closing his eyes in zazen, from boardrooms to barefoot training in Shaolin’s halls.
- Sacred Business: Learn how to build a retreat center that’s alive—a place where cashflow and consciousness coexist, where every brick is laid with intention.
- The Alchemy of Discipline: Discover how Sufi surrender and Taoist flow can transform not just your kicks and punches, but your life—and your ability to lead others.
- Wisdom of the Masters: Sit at the feet (virtually) of monks, mystics, and modern-day warriors who’ve walked this path before you.
🌅 Who Needs to Hear This?
✔ The Disillusioned Achiever – You’ve climbed the ladder, only to find it leaning against the wrong wall.
✔ The Secret Mystic – You crave a life where prayer and practice matter more than profit margins.
✔ The Visionary Healer – You dream of a space where others can shed their armor and remember who they truly are.
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s an invitation.
To build something that outlasts you.
To trade exhaustion for embodiment.
To let your scars become someone else’s map.
🔮 Start Listening Now**—and let your own journey begin.
The Unseen Madness - How chasing shadows leads you home
How to open and run your first successful retreat center
9 minutes
5 months ago
The Unseen Madness - How chasing shadows leads you home
Have you ever felt the quiet, gnawing madness of chasing what isn’t there? The next achievement, the next validation, the next *version* of yourself—always just out of reach? In this profound and soul-stirring episode, we explore how our obsession with the unseen is not a flaw, but a hidden invitation—one that leads us back to the raw, unfiltered truth of who we are.
Join us as we unravel:
- Why the restlessness you feel isn’t a curse, but a call to awaken
- How the present moment—your breath, your body, your frustrations—holds all the signs you need for real transformation
- What happens when you stop running and finally let reality teach you
Set against the backdrop of Koom Martial Arts Retreat in Marrakech, this episode is an ode to those who are done with distractions and ready to confront what’s real. Whether you’re a seeker longing for depth, a retreat facilitator crafting spaces for awakening, or simply someone who senses there’s more to life than the chase—this is your sign.
The dojo is open. Will you step in?
How to open and run your first successful retreat center
🌿 KOOM Martial Arts Retreat: A Soul’s Journey from Boardrooms to Sacred Dojos
Have you ever felt the call to leave behind the ”success” the world told you to want—and follow the whisper of your soul instead?
This is the story of Hicham Essadki—a man who walked away from a thriving career in real estate and luxury hospitality in the Silicon Valley to embark on a radical quest for truth. From the bustling streets of Marrakech to the mist-shrouded peaks of Shaolin temples, he immersed himself in the ancient arts of Sufi mysticism, Taoist philosophy, and martial discipline—not just as practice, but as a way of being.
Now, he’s poured every lesson into KOOM Retreat Center—a sanctuary in the heart of Morocco where martial arts, meditation, and self-discovery collide to awaken the warrior and the sage within.
✨ Why This Podcast Will Stir Your Soul
- From Profit to Purpose* Follow Hicham’s raw, unfiltered journey—from closing deals to closing his eyes in zazen, from boardrooms to barefoot training in Shaolin’s halls.
- Sacred Business: Learn how to build a retreat center that’s alive—a place where cashflow and consciousness coexist, where every brick is laid with intention.
- The Alchemy of Discipline: Discover how Sufi surrender and Taoist flow can transform not just your kicks and punches, but your life—and your ability to lead others.
- Wisdom of the Masters: Sit at the feet (virtually) of monks, mystics, and modern-day warriors who’ve walked this path before you.
🌅 Who Needs to Hear This?
✔ The Disillusioned Achiever – You’ve climbed the ladder, only to find it leaning against the wrong wall.
✔ The Secret Mystic – You crave a life where prayer and practice matter more than profit margins.
✔ The Visionary Healer – You dream of a space where others can shed their armor and remember who they truly are.
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s an invitation.
To build something that outlasts you.
To trade exhaustion for embodiment.
To let your scars become someone else’s map.
🔮 Start Listening Now**—and let your own journey begin.
