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A Look Back at the Accomplishments of Thomas Despin

Published

6 years ago

April 12, 2020

‘Each and every accomplishment starts with a decision to try’ is a famous saying that emphasizes the importance of trying hard. Once you have established your purpose, it is important to analyze all business ideas with practicality and feasibility. Some of the most significant achievements have been made solely because someone didn’t stop trying to accomplish their purpose. Thomas Despin, the CEO of reconnect, has left a trail of accomplishments on his way to success. His accomplishments are a result of his perseverance, hard work and an understanding that making mistakes is essential to grow.

Thomas Despin is a french entrepreneur, born in 1991. He started his journey when he was just 18 years old. Whilst studying psychology he began ‘Redact-Or’, a copywriting freelance business that focused primarily on SEO optimized content. He managed to earn a huge profitable amount regardless of still being enrolled in university and volunteering simultaneously. Collectively he gained experience, a profit on his investments and passed all his university exams. The next step was the establishment of an event organizing company called ‘IdProd’. This company ran successfully for 3 years. It operated mainly in Bordeaux, France. The company targeted student associations and the nightlife. Their demand grew remarkably to 4 events a week. He learnt the skills of negation, marketing and bartending. This company proved to be really profitable in terms of both money and his reputation.

When Thomas Dispen was 23 years old, he embarked on his next adventure. He started cycling from France and travelled through 20 countries and covered an approximate of 12,000km. This journey helped him encounter over a 100 entrepreneurs. He learnt from their experiences and shared them with the world. He cycled for 14 months and completed his project. He made the journey feasible by spending only 7 euros a day and sleeping in his tent. After he accomplished his cycling goals, he was determined to begin his next chapter. He started ‘Big Deal Empire’ which was a drop shipping business that sold sportswear from China to France. This was so successful that just in a matter of 11 months, he earned $750,000. This helped him generate 25% profit and hence, at 25 he had established a 6-figure business. When he no longer felt the drive to go further with this project, he decided to create ‘Do You’ which was basically a motivational clothing brand that specifically targeted entrepreneurs. He created these t-shirts with what he believed was his inspiration back then, being “Do You”, “Hustle”, “Do More”, “1% Better” and “Dream Big”. These shirts are still available privately and most of their customers still maintain their loyalty.

Passion is an important ingredient to success, when Thomas Dispen discovered his passion rested elsewhere he decided to close the drop shopping business. This led to the establishment of Hustlers Villa. The Hustlers Villa is located in Ubud, Bali. This space is a dedication to entrepreneurs that work online and it helps provide a comfortable space that encourages them to work better. They have hosted 250 entrepreneurs so far and hosted 60 events. The Hustlers Villa continues to be in operation.

Thomas Despin’s latest venture is Reconnect, an eco-friendly sustainable resort located at Buka Buka Island, in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island has already set a firm foot in the tourism industry and has benefited the local communities with the vast employment opportunities. Investment in remote areas of Indonesia is a tedious process, but he strived to work with the government and the locals to gain their trust resulting in mutual benefit. The island aspires to conserve nature’s resources and has opened the gates for meaningful investment opportunities to multiple remote areas in Indonesia. He plans to continue working on developing eco-resorts and promoting impactful investments for the next 5 years.

Lifestyle

When the Body Speaks: How Maryna Bilousova Helps Clients Heal Beyond the Physical

Published

3 days ago

March 6, 2026

Michelle Langton

Our bodies hold onto what our minds try to forget until they speak up through tension, fatigue, or illness. It’s easy to overlook signs like tight shoulders, restlessness, or headaches. But often, these signals are connected to something deeper. Maryna Bilousova has built her work around helping people listen to what their bodies are really saying.

Like many of her clients, Maryna spent years in a high-stress environment, constantly pushing through. She knew how to perform, meet goals, and keep everything running. But peace was missing. Her body carried the weight of unspoken stress. That realization changed not only her life, it shaped how she supports others today as a transformation coach and subconscious pattern specialist.

Instead of focusing only on what’s visible, Maryna helps people look inward. She works with individuals who feel stuck in cycles they can’t explain, like burnout that does not go away or stress that feels out of proportion. Often, the root is not just a busy schedule. It’s emotional tension that’s been buried and ignored.

Looking Deeper Than Symptoms

Many people come to Maryna after trying traditional methods. They have done meditation apps, therapy sessions, or self-help routines. Still, something feels off. That’s where her work begins, not with fixing, but with listening.

She helps clients connect the dots between their physical symptoms and unresolved emotions. It’s not always about big trauma. Sometimes, it’s small moments that were never processed, guilt, grief, frustration, or shame. Over time, those emotions settle in the body.

Maryna recalls one client, a long-term cancer survivor, who returned years later with ovarian cysts. The physical fear was real, but so was the emotional weight she had been carrying from a past relationship full of betrayal and silence. Through their sessions, they uncovered and released that emotional residue. Weeks later, the cysts were gone. It was a reminder of how deeply the body can reflect our inner state.

Patterns That Keep Us Stuck

Maryna’s approach is not about chasing positivity or trying to fix everything at once. She focuses on patterns, how people speak to themselves, how they respond to stress, how they make decisions. Often, what feels like self-sabotage is actually an old belief playing out.

For example, someone who always avoids conflict might be carrying a belief that their needs don’t matter. Another who keeps overworking may feel that slowing down means they are falling behind. These beliefs often form early and show up in adulthood in ways that quietly run our lives.

Rather than offering surface-level solutions, Maryna holds space for clients to explore what’s really behind their choices. Her calm presence allows people to soften, reflect, and begin making changes that come from clarity, not pressure.

A Path Back to Yourself

The people Maryna works with are not looking for a quick fix. They want to feel lighter, clearer, and more like themselves again. Her clients often say that what changes is not just their mindset, it’s how they feel in their own skin. They start resting without guilt, setting boundaries without apology, and making choices that actually feel good.

Maryna believes that healing is not about doing more. It’s about slowing down enough to notice what your body and mind have been trying to say all along. When people start listening, they stop feeling like they have to fight themselves, and that’s when real change happens.

In a world that pushes us to ignore discomfort and keep going, Maryna offers something different: a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Because sometimes, healing does not start with doing, it starts with listening.