All The Wiser

He knew he was loved by his mother, and because she loved him, Yusuf Dahl knew he was worth something. Growing up in a food insecure and financially unstable household in Milwaukee taught Yusuf what not to do in order to be a successful adult. Those lessons made him a profitable drug dealer. After landing in prison, however, Yusuf began applying himself in a new way. The investment in himself set him up for a future he never could have imagined, including a degree at Princeton, a real estate career, and a mission to make housing more affordable and available for everyone.In this episode:The right to affordable housing.The influence our parents and guardians have on us.How we view our community matters.The role demographics plays in the trajectory of your life.Learning to respond to challenges and adversity with optimism.Stay connected with Yusuf:Websites: www.yusufdahl.comwww.realestatelaballentown.comArticle: Strom Thurmond blocked me from renting a homeTwitter: @YusufDahlInstagram: @yusufdahlCharity Donatio