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I chat with entrepreneur and author, Marek Zmysłowski about his Hollywoodesque story of becoming listed on Interpol’s Most Wanted and how he overcame corruption to get himself removed. Marek was born in a post-communist Poland with a real drive and determination to set his own course. His ambition saw him fall into sales, where he ended up making and losing lots of money. However, an opportunity presented itself to start working in Nigeria – and being a natural risk-taker, Marek took a leap of faith.You’ll hear how everything went well for several years – but then things started to go downhill after a disagreement with his business partner, to the point where, as he attempted to board a flight, Polish customs agents put him in custody. He later found out that he'd been placed on Interpol's Most Wanted and the rest is history.We also dip a little into Marek’s past and find out that he was bullied at school (and how he’s used this to drive his ambition), accusations of white saviourism, alongside how he now connects himself to a wider purpose through the MaYa Foundation, which he founded alongside his partner. I’ve dropped some information about the awesome work the Foundation is doing below, as well as a link to his website where you can get more details about Marek and his book, Chasing Black Unicorns.This is a conversation about standing up for what we believe in, realising and holding onto our personal values, being comfortable taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, and also not being afraid to challenge the status quo and live a life that we want to lead – not a life that others expect us to.A big thank you to Marek for sharing his story with us and being so open in the interview!Find out more about Marek:www.ChasingBlackUnicorns.comFind out about the MaYa Foundation:https://marekzmyslowski.com/maya-foundation/Join the Connections Untold community:InstagramFacebookOther episodes you may like:#21 Jordan T. Swift: If your dreams don’t scare you, what are you dreaming about?#6 Sue Fish: Challenging inequality, managing stress and finding fulfilment#4 Marion Hart: Our negative experiences don't define us#1 Sid Sottung: Addiction, recovery and transformation