💡 What does it take to turn unimaginable loss into lasting impact?
Meet Derick Kulibaba, a Montreal-based entrepreneur and founder of Seconds Out Boxing. After the heartbreaking loss of his first wife to suicide, Derick began a journey of healing, growth, and purpose — creating a boxing community that champions mental wellness, transformation, and support for others going through tough times.
In this episode, he opens up about:
✔️ Losing his first wife and the emotional aftermath
✔️ Creating Kuli Box and launching a new chapter
✔️ Founding Seconds Out Boxing and building community
✔️ Lessons from corporate life & redefining work-life balance
✔️ The importance of self-care, purpose, and letting go
⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Derick Kulibaba
01:42 Derick's Background and multiple areas where he made his mark
04:34 The Tragic Event: Derick's 1st wife commits suicide
07:30 The Birth of Kuli Box: A New Beginning
12:47 Transitioning from Tragedy to Triumph
16:46 Establishing Seconds Out Boxing Gym
19:22 Understanding Work-Life Balance
22:54 Knowing When to Move On
28:48 How Corporate Life Can Play Against Work Life Balance
33:52 Health, Wellness, and Alternative Medicine
37:24 Finding Purpose in Boxing
39:22 The Importance of Self-Care
40:23 Creating a Supportive Community Through Seconds Out Boxing
42:54 Seeing Corporate Life for what it is now that he's out
45:11 How To Reach Derick Kulibaba
48:09 Asking for your help
📌 Connect with Derick Kulibaba:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickkulibaba/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derickkulibaba/
Seconds Out Boxing: https://www.secondsoutboxing.ca/
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