37: Peiman Raf on Immigration, Success, and Habit Building

Welcome to Episode 37 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman shares his story, sharing more about his past experiences from childhood to present day. We kick things off as Mason asks Peiman about his early childhood in Italy (2:22) before opening up about the challenges that came with moving to the states when he was six (6:32). Peiman speaks on how striving for success has added pressure and a heightened sense of responsibility throughout his life (11:51), before sharing more about his ambitions and struggles throughout high school (21:13). Mason asks Peiman about his college experiences (29:02) and initial career path (32:13), as Peiman opens up about why he moved back home to Los Angeles from New York shortly after starting a full time finance job coming out of school (33:32). Peiman shares how he joined the other founders to create Madhappy (39:18) and how he has worked to support his mental health since founding the company (44:35). The two talk about building habits (48:52), before the two wrap up as Mason asks Peiman about how he envisions his future, both personally and professionally, and his current concept of success (53:16). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com