In episode 34 of the Success Series podcast, we welcome the multifaceted Shareef Malnik. Shareef is an attorney, investor, financier, and philanthropist with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector, notably as one of the nation's top restaurateurs. He helmed the award-winning steakhouse The Forge, now managed by strategic partner and international hospitality impresario David Grutman of Groot Hospitality, with Malnik continuing as a partner.

As Chairman and co-managing partner of Greyhawk Capital LLC, Shareef provides funding to small and mid-sized companies across the country, finding great reward in seeing these businesses thrive and grow.

His philanthropic contributions are vast, holding prestigious titles such as Chairman Emeritus of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Chairman of the InterContinental Make-A-Wish Ball, and Chairman of the Make-A-Wish Capital Campaign, raising over $70 million for the organization. Recognized for his civic contributions, he has received the Key to the City of Miami Beach four times, is an honorary police officer of Miami Beach, and has been awarded “Citizen of the Year” and "Innovator in Business" by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, among many other honors.

Shareef also dedicates his time to various boards, including the Police Athletic League, Community Police Relations Foundation, and Pikler Foundation’s Advisory Board. A passionate skier and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Shareef finds balance and purpose in spirituality, starting his day with prayer and the study of Kabbalah, which he credits for bringing profound meaning to his life.

Tune in to hear Shareef Malnik share his extraordinary journey, insights on business, philanthropy, and how spirituality has transformed his life.

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