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What does it really take to rise from rock bottom and build something meaningful?

In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Michael Leung for a raw and deeply human conversation about grief, identity, resilience, and rebuilding after adversity. From immigrating to Canada at six years old to losing his mother to cancer during his teenage years, Michael shares how that devastating loss unraveled him, leading to years of anger, rebellion, and self-destruction before ultimately becoming the foundation for purpose.

Together, Amanda and Michael explore toxic friendships, heartbreak after a 12-year relationship ended, navigating partial blindness, and the mindset shifts that transformed pain into impact. What began as survival eventually evolved into innovation, including the creation of an affordable hearing device now helping seniors and individuals with disabilities. This episode is an honest reflection on humility, ownership, and the courage to evolve when life forces change.

💡 In this episode, listeners will discover:

🧳 How immigrating at a young age shaped resilience and identity
💔 The profound impact of losing a parent and how unprocessed grief can manifest as anger
🔥 Why destructive behaviors are often rooted in deeper emotional pain
🧠 How adversity can either harden someone or refine them
🍻 The turning point that led to sobriety and cutting toxic influences
🎧 How personal disability inspired the creation of an affordable hearing solution
📈 Why feedback, humility, and evolution are critical for growth
💡 The “aha” moment that redefined fulfillment and purpose

⏰ Timeline Summary

[5:45] Immigrating to Canada and adjusting to a new culture
[11:10] Losing his mother to cancer and the emotional shift that followed
[18:30] Falling into destructive patterns and feeling completely lost
[27:50] A major career setback that reignited feelings of injustice
[34:40] Being diagnosed with partial blindness and confronting uncertainty
[38:20] The creation of his hearing device and building a purpose-driven company

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