Minority Trip Report S1E27 Joel Brierre: Haiti, the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and the Thoughtful Business of 5-MeO-DMT
Jan 3, 2024
49:23
Todays; episode is with Joel Brierre the CEO of Tandava Retreats and co-founder F.I.V.E. From his early life on the streets of Washington D.C. during the crack epidemic to his transformation into a leader in the psychedelic movement, Joel's story is a testament to resilience, personal growth, and the power of conscious leadership.
Key insights from the episode:
- Joel is the founder and CEO of Tandava Retreats, a psychedelic wellness company, and co-founder of F.I.V.E, a 5-MeO-DMT education and training platform. His work is centered around creating safe and effective protocols for the use of 5-MeO-DMT, a molecule he describes as unlike any other psychedelic.
- His early life was marked by addiction and involvement in criminal activities. However, a turning point came when he read Dan Millman's "Way of the Peaceful Warrior," which inspired him to take ownership of his life.
- Joel transformative journey was further catalyzed by yoga and psychedelics. Yoga provided him with a framework to navigate his experiences and understand his patterns, while psychedelics offered deep insights into his subconscious.
- His work with 5-MeO-DMT is driven by a lifelong interest in consciousness and the roots of existence. He believes that this molecule, by dissolving the sense of self, can help individuals experience their own wholeness and interconnectedness.
- Joel Haitian heritage and his experiences growing up in a multicultural environment have shaped his approach to life and leadership. He believes in the power of bridging different worlds and identities, and this perspective informs his work in the psychedelic space.
You can learn more about Joël here:
https://www.instagram.com/joel.brierre
https://www.instagram.com/five_meo.education
https://www.instagram.com/tandava_retreats
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