Mar 04 2025 68 mins
What if the darkest moments of your life were actually preparing you for your greatest success? In today’s episode, Danielle welcomes Khalil Rafati, the founder of SunLife Organics, a wellness empire built on healing and transformation.
Khalil’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary; he went from severe drug addiction and homelessness to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, author, and spiritual seeker.
We talk about the rock bottom moments that changed everything, the profound impact of spiritual awakenings, and how he built SunLife Organics from the ground up. Khalil opens up about his past, the struggles that nearly destroyed him, and the practices that keep him grounded today. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, on your own healing journey, or just looking for a story that will shift your perspective, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.
In this Episode:
- Khalil shares why he founded SunLife Organics and how his personal healing journey shaped the brand’s mission.
- Khalil describes the night he died and was revived—a turning point that ultimately led him to recovery.
- How juicing, superfoods, and spiritual practice helped Khalil reclaim his life and build a thriving business.
- The morning practices, movement, and mindset shifts that keep him aligned and focused.
- Khalil opens up about surrendering control, trusting intuition, and how his company continues to expand.
📍Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro and Welcome
02:15 The Power of Reinvention
08:30 Growing Up in Chaos
21:05 The Overdose That Changed Everything
34:40 Healing Through Entrepreneurship
46:15 The Importance of Daily Rituals
58:50 Trusting the Process and Letting Go
📲 Connect with Khalil:
- Khalil’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khalilrafati
- SunLife Organics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunlifeorganics
- Books:
- I Forgot to Die – https://sunlifeorganics.com/products/i-forgot-to-die-khalil-rafati
- Remembering to Live – https://sunlifeorganics.com/products/remembering-to-live-khalil-rafati
📲 Connect with Danielle:
- Instagram: danielle_onthedaily
- Website: https://daniellemccleerey.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCboQevIkx5CeH7cqTXjg0hQ
- Audio Podcast: https://daniellemccleerey.com/on-the-daily-podcast
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Thanks for listening, fam! 💛