EFR 502: Love, Heal, and Inspire - The SunLife Organics Story with Khalil Rafati

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Chase Chewning

Healthcoach, Education, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Wellness, Fitness, Humanoptimization, Resiliency, Holistic, Highperformance, Coaching, Biohack, Health, Military, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Health & Fitness

5 • 927 Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2021

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

With a childhood defined by an almost endless barrage of abuse from the people closest to him, and an early adulthood filled with all manner of destructive coping mechanisms in response to those tragic early years, Khalil Rafati had a long road ahead of him to rewire his mind and direct his energy toward the good.

From a life of family trauma, homelessness, substance abuse, and at one point being a convicted felon, Khalil has completely transformed his life.

Today, Khalil is still addicted—only he has switched out the drugs and alcohol for superfoods and juices.

His passion for health led him to found SunLife Organics, a rapidly growing chain of health food cafés with locations in California, Texas, and Arizona. He shares his unique approach to service, which includes allowing his staff to offer items on the house if the customer has recently fallen on hard times.

“A lot of people come into SunLife not just for the human connection,” says Khalil. “A lot of people come into SunLife as a lighthouse in the storm.”

Beyond the smoothies, Khalil believes that SunLife’s customers come in to be loved, and his ultimate job is to shower them with the love, healing, and inspiration they crave.

Follow Khalil @khalilrafati

Follow SunLife Organics @sunlifeorganics

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Episode resources:

Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD on Organifi at http://organifi.com/everforward
Get his book I Forgot to Die https://amzn.to/2UzcXHq
Get his book Remembering to Live https://amzn.to/3znOjbG
Learn more about Khalil and SunLife Organics at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/502

Transcript

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0:00.0	Hi everybody I'm Kaleo Rifotti. I am the founder of Riviera Recovery. I'm the founder of Sun Life Organics.
0:06.0	I'm the founder of Malawi Choga, the author of the book I forgot to die and the author of the book Remembering to Live.
0:14.4	Today on Ever Forward radio, we talk about all that stuff
0:20.9	and a lot of heartache and pain and struggle and strife and gratitude and everything in between and kind of jumped all over the place a little bit but I mean it's authentic and it's real and it was amazing and I hope you guys enjoy it thank you
0:38.3	Summertime is here and you probably want to look your best Well what have I told you that your best
0:43.2	complexion starts on the inside? This is why I use and recommend and I'm proud to
0:49.1	support organifies glow. This refreshing blend supports your body's innate
0:54.3	collagen production and promotes brighter, radiant skin. Even boost hydration and
0:59.6	nourish your skin with 13 clinically studied super foods. It is back just in time for summertime. your out. Head to Organify.com slash Everford to snag yours and even save 20% with
1:16.0	checkout code Ever Forward. Welcome back everyone. This is your number one source for inspiring content from people who are putting
1:27.2	a purpose to their passion and truly living a life ever forward. Conversations and messages that will take your fitness,
1:35.6	nutrition, and mindset to the next level. I am your host, Chase Chuning. This is
1:42.4	Ever Forward Radio. Hey what's going on ever forward radio listeners. Thank you so much for tuning
1:58.0	back with me today here on the podcast. This one, wow I'm to keep this intro short because my guest here today,
2:05.4	Khalil Rifotti, he was pretty sure going off the top of my head here,
2:10.3	the longest interview I've had, but it felt like I could go another hour another two
2:15.5	hours this story is going to melt your heart and blow your mind he is truly
2:22.4	the definition of the American dream. I'm not going to give you any
2:26.5	spoilers here, but what Khalil has gone through in his personal life, the generation
2:31.2	before him, his mother, his parents, his family, is nothing short of a miracle.
2:36.2	The fact that he is even here alive, healthy, and well is amazing, but on top of that,
2:42.4	the accomplishments that he has had and the businesses he has created
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