Mista Yu shares his journey from Brooklyn roots to becoming a podcaster, author, and ordained minister, revealing how near-death experiences and a search for purpose shaped his path.• Born in Brooklyn to a hardworking mother from the Virgin Islands and grandmother from Panama who instilled strong work ethics• Started podcasting during the pandemic when writing no longer provided emotional release from the constant negative news cycle• Survived an armed robbery with a gun pointed at his face, reinforcing his belief in having a greater purpose• Believes purpose isn't found in a single job but in what fulfills you even on difficult days• Developed a passion for cooking after seeing how food unites people across cultural and political differences• Currently hosts four podcast shows under the brand "They Call Me Mista Yu"• Preparing to launch high-performance coaching services and publish more books in 2025• Encourages men to find community and safe spaces to be vulnerable, emphasizing that everyone's struggles are significant but not uniqueConnect with Mista Yu at theycallmemrubuzzsprout.com to listen to his podcasts and follow his journey.Have a question for Mista Yu? Text the show and he’ll answer it personally.Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: