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Inner Peace, Better HealthWings for Heroes: Resilience, Peace & Purpose with Lyubim KoganIn this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Lyubim Kogan—founder of Wings4Heroes, five-time immigrant, 9/11 survivor, Olympian, and financial leader. Lyubim shares how surviving catastrophe, building businesses, and supporting amputee veterans through flight therapy helped him reclaim peace and purpose. From post-war Ukraine to personal trauma, this episode dives into how uncertainty, service, and intuition can anchor the human spirit through chaos.
About the Guest:
Lyubim Kogan is the founder of Wings4Heroes, a nonprofit supporting wounded veterans through the transformative experience of flight. A former Winter Olympian, he su...2025-07-2428 min
Brandon Held - Life is CrazyEpisode 56: What Connects Olympic Ski Jumping, Wall Street, and Healing War Veterans with Lyubim KoganSend us a textLyubim Kogan shares his remarkable journey from Soviet-era Ukraine to becoming an Olympic ski jumper, financial executive, and founder of Wings for Heroes, a non-profit that helps amputee veterans through paragliding experiences. His story reveals how personal challenges—including immigration with just the clothes on his back, homelessness, and career setbacks—shaped his mission to serve veterans.• Escaped Soviet Union at 17 with only hours to pack, bringing just his ski jumping equipment• Received a scholarship to National Sports Academy in Lake Placid while learning English• Balanced NYU education with Olympic tr...2025-07-2253 min
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through AdversityHow to Lead When There’s No System, No Money, and No ApplauseAre you a grandparent suddenly raising your grandchildren, feeling overwhelmed by the lack of support, resources, or recognition for all you do? Do you find yourself exhausted, navigating complex family trauma, or wondering how to keep going when there’s no instruction manual—or applause—for your sacrifices? The daunting reality of kinship care can leave you feeling invisible, financially strained, and emotionally drained.I’m Laura Brazan, a grandparent who has walked this unexpected and challenging path. In this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' I’m joined by Lyubim Kogan—a five-time immigrant, W...2025-07-2257 min
The Men of the House PodcastNo Script, No Paycheck, Just Purpose: Lyubim Kogan on Keeping Promises & Lifting HeroesSend us a textn this powerful episode of The Men of the House Podcast, we sit down with Lyubim Kogan (pronounced Loo-beem)—a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern grad, 9/11 survivor, and the inspiring founder of Wings4Heroes.org, a nonprofit helping amputee veterans rediscover joy, purpose, and dignity through paragliding and adventure.Lyubim’s life reads like a global epic: from surviving the chaos of 9/11 and trading on Wall Street to delivering humanitarian aid in war zones and co-authoring a bestseller with Steve Forbes. He’s shared...2025-07-143h 16
Stories from Real LifeEp. 130 - Keeping Promises in Freefall: Lyubim Kogan’s Journey from Olympian to Hero’s WingsToday’s guest, Lyubim Kogan, is a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern grad, and 9/11 survivor. From Wall Street to war zones, Lyubim’s life has been anything but ordinary.He’s the founder of Wings4Heroes.org, where he helps amputee veterans rediscover joy and purpose through paragliding adventures. A bestselling co-author with Steve Forbes and speaker at the UN alongside Brian Tracy, Lyubim shares powerful lessons on resilience, service, and what it truly means to keep a promise — especially when the path ahead is uncertain.Want to be a guest on Stories from Rea...2025-07-041h 06
Find Joy with JoyanFrom Wall Street to Wounded Veterans: Rebuilding a Life After Everything Falls Apart with Lyubim KoganWhat happens when everything you’ve built crumbles — the money, the mission, and even your identity?In this powerful episode, Lyubim Kogan shares his extraordinary journey from high-stakes finance on Wall Street to launching Wings4Heroes, a mission that takes wounded veterans to the edge of cliffs, literally and metaphorically, to help them rediscover purpose.Lyubim opens up about surviving 9/11, being a five-time first-generation immigrant, losing it all more than once, and the promise that drove him to keep going when applause, systems, and resources were nowhere in sight.2025-06-2557 min
The Soul Mirror PodcastWings of Resilience: From Wall Street to Warzones with Lyubim KoganOn this powerful episode of The Soul Mirror, host Shreya speaks with Lyubim Kogan — a 9/11 survivor, Winter Olympian, Wall Street financier, and founder of Wings4Heroes. Lyubim shares his extraordinary path from surviving terror attacks and financial crises to launching paragliding missions that help veterans rediscover their worth beyond their wounds. His life is a testament to one central truth: when we follow the voice within, even when logic says run, we often land where we’re meant to soar. This conversation spans trauma, purpose, scarcity, and soul-led leadership.
About the Guest:
Lyubim Kogan is the foun...2025-06-2425 min
On-Air with Dr. PeteOlympian Skier & 9/11 Survivor to Changing Veterans Lives One Flight At A TimeSend us a textLyubim Kogan shares his incredible life story with Dr. Pete. A global leader, finance expert, best-selling co-author, 9/11 survivor, winter olympian AND the Founder of Wings4Heroes- Lyubim is a true hero and has built an amazing organization we can all be proud of. To learn more about Lyubim and wings4Heroes - please visit the website below:https://wings4heroes.org/2025-06-2032 min
At The End Of The DayReinventing Entrepreneurship: The Inspiring Journey of Lyubim Kogan from Wall Street to Wings for HeroesWhat if losing everything was the exact thing that would lead you to your true purpose?In this gripping episode of At the End of the Day, host Chris Raimo sits down with Lyubim Kogan, whose extraordinary entrepreneurial journey will completely redefine how you think about success, failure, and purpose.Arriving in the U.S. as a first-generation immigrant with Olympic skiing dreams, Lyubim’s path took a sharp turn, first into Wall Street’s high-pressure world, then through the devastating events of 9/11, and finally into homelessness. But it was...2025-06-1945 min
The Mindful JourneyThe Power of Promises & Service: A Mindful Conversation with Lyubim KoganIn this deeply moving episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Lyubim Kogan — five-time immigrant, Winter Olympian, 9/11 survivor, Wall Street leader turned humanitarian, and founder of Wings for Heroes. From surviving tragedy to building an organization that helps amputee veterans rediscover freedom through flight, Lyubim shares how promises — even the smallest ones — can change lives.
Lyubim recounts a powerful personal story of how honoring a simple dinner commitment led to saving a child’s life on a freezing Colorado night, emphasizing the unseen ripple effect of keeping our word. He opens up about the inceptio...2025-06-1635 min
Heal Podcast - Lily PatrascuHow To Rebuild A Life Of Purpose After You’ve Lost Everything – Lyubim Kogan and Lily Patrascu2025-06-1327 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoOlympian, 9/11 Survivor & Wings4Heroes Founder Lyubim KoganWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this inspiring episode, we talk with Lyubim Kogan—author, Winter Olympian, 9/11 survivor, NYU Stern graduate, and the visionary founder of Wings4Heroes.org, a nonprofit that helps amputee veterans regain purpose and confidence through paragliding and adventure therapy.A five-time first-generation immigrant, Lyubim’s life journey has taken him from Wall Street trading floors to global humanitarian missions, from surviving terror to standing on stage at the United Nations alongside icons like Brian Tracy. He co-authored Successonomics with Steve Forbes and now dedicates his life to uplifting woun...2025-06-0635 min
KAJ Business & Money LIVEHow to Lead When Everything Falls Apart | Lyubim Kogan on Purpose & ResilienceFrom 9/11 survivor to Winter Olympian and founder of Wings4Heroes, Lyubim Kogan reveals what it takes to lead without systems, money, or applause. Learn how to rebuild after crisis, honor promises, and find purpose—even in the toughest moments. Walk away believing, ‘If he can, so can I.’==========================================👤 *FEATURED GUEST*Lubim Kogan is a Winter Olympian, 9/11 World Trade Center survivor, and speaker at the United Nations Headquarters alongside Brian Tracy. After co-authoring a national bestseller with Steve Forbes, the path ahead in U.S. finance was wide open. But he walked away. In 2015, just after Crimea was annexed, he went to Ukrain...2025-06-0622 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEHow to Lead When Everything Falls Apart | Lyubim Kogan on Purpose & ResilienceFrom 9/11 survivor to Winter Olympian and founder of Wings4Heroes, Lyubim Kogan reveals what it takes to lead without systems, money, or applause. Learn how to rebuild after crisis, honor promises, and find purpose—even in the toughest moments. Walk away believing, ‘If he can, so can I.’==========================================👤 *FEATURED GUEST*Lubim Kogan is a Winter Olympian, 9/11 World Trade Center survivor, and speaker at the United Nations Headquarters alongside Brian Tracy. After co-authoring a national bestseller with Steve Forbes, the path ahead in U.S. finance was wide open. But he walked away. In 2015, just after Crimea was annexed, he went to U...2025-06-0622 min
Luxury Unplugged Podcast where Luxury meets SpiritualityOlympic Athlete Podcast: Resilience, Leadership & Mental Strength in Times of Crisis with Lyubim KoganIn this powerful episode of the Luxury Unplugged Podcast, Lyubim Kogan — high-performance athlete, Olympic-level mentor, and founder of healing-through-action initiatives — reveals how sports, discipline, and mindset became lifelines for trauma survivors, war veterans, and crisis leaders.🎧 Inside this episode:✔️ 3 leadership lessons for navigating crisis✔️ How self-improvement starts with the mind, not the goal✔️ Using discipline and rituals to build emotional strength✔️ One step at a time: the formula for spiritual & physical resilienceThis isn’t just a story of endurance — it’s a blueprint for leadership, healing, and identity transformation during life’s toughest storms. From...2025-06-0521 min
BizBlendFrom Homeless to Hero: Lyubim Kogan’s Journey Across Borders and Business BattlesIn this gripping episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Lyubim Kogan, a five-time immigrant and financial expert who rebuilt his life from scratch after fleeing post-Soviet Ukraine. From arriving in the U.S. with no socks and a dream to training for the Olympics, building a Wall Street career, surviving homelessness, and founding Wings4Heroes—this is a raw, no-fluff conversation about the real cost of entrepreneurship, resilience, and finding purpose through service. If you think you’re starting from nothing, this episode will challenge what “nothing” really means.
About the Guest – Lyubim Kogan
Lyubim Kog...2025-06-0543 min
WITneSSesFrom Wall Street to War Zones: Lyubim Kogan on Real Leadership Without Systems, Money, or ApplauseIn this powerful episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Lyubim Kogan, a global leader, finance expert, and bestselling co-author with Steve Forbes.
From thriving on Wall Street to leading through crisis in war-torn Ukraine, Lyubim shares how true leadership is born in darkness—without applause, systems, or even money.
You’ll hear how his journey through elite business circles and life-altering transitions shaped his understanding of purpose, fear, and faith.
With experience living in 5 different countries and working in high finance, Lyubim offers real wisdom on taking the nex...2025-05-2923 min
Bert talks w/ Lyubim Kogan, Stephani Victor, Laura Schaefer, Kelly CamaroteLyubim Kogan best selling author and 2014 recipient of the Quilly Award from the national academy of best selling authors for "Successonomics" he co-authored with the 2 time presidential candidate Steve Forbes of Forbes magazine. Lyubim is a winter Olympian and is a founder of iReallyski.org , a foundation that helps professional skier and snowboarders to recover from serious injuries, learn how to walk talk and get back to competing again
Kelly Camarote First Contact Manager in the firm's Pittsburgh and West Virginia offices. She comes to the firm with more than six years of experience as a broadcast journalist. At the firm’s...2014-12-111h 02