Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with ALDINO SAMBAHO of Washington, DC

ALDINO SAMBAHO shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi ALDINO, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I wake up around 4:30 am every day, so my days start earlier than most people’s. The first thing I do is take my pre-workout supplements, grab a water bottle, and head out to the gym. I normally work out for 1 or 1.5 hours. Once I finish training, go back home, have my breakfast, and I am ready to go for the day. I also watch the news while having my breakfast.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Aldino Sambaho. I am originally from Angola, Africa. I am an Entrepreneur, Bodybuilder, & Media Personality. I am also the Owner/CEO at ALDINO SAMBAHO Enterprises LLC. ALDINO SAMBAHO Enterprises LLC Owns and operates a growing portfolio of companies spanning Media, Fashion, E-Commerce, nutritional supplements, and consumer products.

ALDINO SAMBAHO has cemented himself as one of the all-time most successful entrepreneurs and cultural icons. As Chairman and CEO of ALDINO SAMBAHO Enterprises LLC, he has a diverse portfolio of businesses and investments covering fashion, e-commerce, nutritional supplements, and media, and now, adding Bodybuilding/Fitness promotions to his list of businesses.

In 2013, ALDINO SAMBAHO founded A.S. Media Group Network, LLC, a Media Company that delivers Health and Fitness content.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
In November 2009, my father passed away, and I was going through a breakup with my then fiancée. That moment changed the way I see the world because I was depressed, and I had many suicidal thoughts. I had to redefine myself and find a purpose in life. I became homeless, emotionally down, and completely lost, and that’s when I found what I was seeking: MYSELF.

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power when he hit rock bottom — specifically during the period I was homeless in Washington, D.C. I just didn’t wake up one day and suddenly feel strong.

For years, I carried my pain quietly—expectations, failures, depression, personal battles, and the pressure to prove myself on and off the bodybuilding stage, in business, and in life in general. Life is tough, but we MUST move forward no matter what.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I am committed to building a legacy that inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs and athletes—no matter how long it takes. I am committed to building a legacy so strong that even if it takes a decade, two decades, or my entire life.

As an entrepreneur in the Media Industry, ALDINO SAMBAHO Enterprises LLC Owns and operates FreeMindFreeWorld.Org™. FreeMindFreeWorld.Org™ is a non-political and non-profit organization based in the United States, in Washington, DC. We focus on fighting democracy in Angola, Africa, and globally.

FreeMindFreeWorld.Org™ is an initiative dedicated to the struggle against corruption and to the defense of democracy in Angola, Africa, and the World.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand something most people spend their whole lives trying to avoid. I understand that the world sees the outcome,
But real warriors learn to love the process— especially the parts no one else understands.

I understand that life is meant to be hard, but we’re capable of navigating it despite all the obstacles.

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