Mohammed Widdi shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Mohammed, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: Have you ever been glad you didn’t act fast?
A valuable lesson life has taught me is never respond while you’re emotional. Even when something feels so unreasonable that a strong reaction seems justified, clarity of mind is essential. Approaching a situation from a higher-purpose mindset almost always leads to better outcomes.
There have been many moments where I chose to forfeit my own rights simply to prevent conflict within the same community. With time, you begin to see how doors open for you while the doors of those who act impulsively eventually close.
While swift action has its place in certain circumstances, my experience has shown that, more often than not, patience, composure, and deliberate thinking lead to far more meaningful results.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Mohammed Widdi, and everything I build revolves around one core philosophy: Build with Purpose. I’m the founder of Soul Detox, a spiritual wellness brand offering the leading Hijama/Wet Cupping Master Class Academy in the U.S. Our work centers on holistic healing and mindset transformation for individuals committed to elevating their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Beyond Soul Detox, I focus on wellness, creative strategy, and developing purpose-driven brands built on impact rather than ego.
What makes my story unique is that none of this was built from privilege; everything came from grinding, learning, failing, rebuilding, and staying committed to serving people. I’m obsessed with merging entrepreneurship and social impact, whether that’s helping someone feel better through hijama, helping a business tell their story, or creating systems that give back to the communities we operate in.
Right now, we’re expanding Soul Detox through our certificate programs; empowering professionals to integrate this healing spiritual practice into their own businesses. My mission has always been to create work that doesn’t just generate revenue, but generates meaning, impact, and real change in people’s lives.
At the end of the day, I’m a builder. A creator. Someone who believes that business can be spiritual, healing can be scalable, and purpose is the most valuable currency we have.
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?
A moment that shaped how I see the world happened when I was very young. I don’t remember my exact age, but I remember being small; looking up at the world, not fully understanding it yet. I was with my mother, and she got into a confrontation with someone who became aggressive toward her. I can still see it clearly, even after all these years.
In that moment, something clicked inside me. I remember thinking, “I can’t wait to grow up so I can be strong enough to protect her.” That feeling stayed lodged in my subconscious. It shaped how I move through life.
To this day, whenever I witness injustice; whether it’s towards someone I love or a stranger who’s innocent; that instinct comes out instantly. I become protective without thinking twice. I don’t tolerate bullying, aggression, or people using their power to harm others. If someone is being mistreated, I step in. At whatever cost.
That early moment defined me. It created the person I became: someone who stands up, someone who defends, someone who refuses to look away when someone else needs protection.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There were countless times when I wanted to give up. I lost count. When a person struggles, when life puts you through trials that test every fiber of your being, it’s never just you who feels it. Struggle has a domino effect. The people around you; the ones you love; feel the shockwaves too.
And that’s one of the hardest parts. You’re not only dealing with your own failures, your own setbacks, and the walls you keep running into, but you’re also carrying the weight of how your struggle affects the people connected to you. That pressure alone can break a person.
There were many moments I wanted to wave the white flag. But the reality is, I don’t think I ever truly had the option to give up. I felt cornered by life in a way that left only one path: forward. And when life gives you no options, that’s when real courage shows up. That’s when faith becomes your oxygen.
In the All-Creator’s infinite wisdom, sometimes He removes every exit so you have no choice except to take the leap…to jump off the cliff and trust. Because if we had easier alternatives, we would never choose the hard road. We would never grow into who we were meant to become.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
In a way, yes; but only partially. The public version of any person is who we try to be. It’s the version we put forward, shaped by intention, restraint, and humility. There are qualities in private that are valuable and admirable, but they’re not always projected publicly. And there are also flaws and weaknesses we’re working through; things that aren’t meant to be advertised, not out of hiding, but because growth is a private process.
Ironically, the version of me that people see publicly is actually a very watered-down version of who I really am. At face value, things can look differently than what they actually are. Sometimes, it’s the opposite.
Many people are wolf in sheep clothing.
In some cases, what you see publicly is a fraction of the depth, the experience, the character, and the truth that exists privately. Humility plays a role in that. People who carry humility often don’t feel the need to broadcast every part of themselves.
Some people put every emotion online. Others, like me, aren’t comfortable with that; it can feel ingenuine. Yet the irony is that the more you share, the more people feel they can relate to you. So what’s the right approach? God knows best.
For me, the version of myself that exists publicly is just a sample of who I truly am. There are certain things; trust, authenticity, loyalty, energy, integrity; that you simply cannot understand about a person until you experience them privately. Whether it’s in business, friendship, or marriage, the real depth of a person can only be known through personal interaction.
So is the public version of me real? Yes.
But is it the full me? Absolutely not.
The full version of anyone exists in the spaces where life is lived privately; not publicly.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Ironically, when we pass, it’s not just about the story people will tell about us; it’s ultimately about what the All-Creator will say. My entire perception of life is rooted in this: as long as you live by the commands of the All-Creator, everything else follows. What that looks like can differ from person to person, because life is layered, complex, and beyond our full understanding, and it’s meant to be that way.
As a human being, of course I love when people are happy with me. I love empowering others, making a difference in their lives, and being part of a strong, meaningful community. That’s a natural human desire; to feel connected, to feel valued, to feel surrounded by good people.
If there’s one story I’d hope people would share about me after I’m gone, it’s that I did everything I could for them. Not because I needed praise, and not because I needed to be thanked; but because I wanted their supplications to the All-Creator on my behalf. That, to me, is the most valuable “thank you” someone can offer after your death.
In the end, everything we do in this life comes down to one question:
Does it benefit me in the next life?
When God tells us to be good to people, to help people, to thank people; He’s reminding us that serving others is a form of gratitude to Him. So when you help someone, you’re not supposed to do it for recognition or applause. You do it with sincerity, even if they never thank you, because the intention is to please the All-Creator.
That’s the foundation I try to live by:
Do good for God’s sake, not for the people’s praise.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.GetSoulDetox.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mohammedwiddi
- Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/moe-widdi
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