Koom Stories with Sham Essadki

🌿 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 bare