About Yung Pueblo
Diego Perez, widely known by his pen name Yung Pueblo, has emerged as a powerful voice for our times. Through Instagram and various social media platforms, he has captured the hearts and minds of millions with his profound insights on self- healing, self- love, relationships and the transformative power of self- discovery. As a New York Times bestselling author, meditator and poet, Pueblo has become a beacon of wisdom and inspiration for those seeking a path toward authentic living and emotional well-being. Proclaiming that misery has gone out of style, and the healing generation is here - Pueblo is the herald for a new pathway forward. He champions the idea that embracing the transformative power of self-awareness and personal growth is the key to healing. He imparts invaluable lessons that resonate deeply through his writing and speaking engagements.
His first book, Inward, initially self-published, quickly soared to the top of Amazon's bestseller list, capturing the hearts of readers worldwide. This early success served as a springboard for his subsequent works, including his third book, Lighter, which debuted as a #1 New York Times bestseller, solidifying his status as a literary powerhouse.
Yung Pueblo’s poetic trilogy, which includes Inward, Clarity and Connection, The Way Forward, is a testament to his mastery of the written word. Building upon his favorite themes, this final installment will guide readers further on their journey toward a life lived authentically, intuitively and in harmony with others. It is a profound exploration of self knowledge in times of turmoil, offering readers the tools they need to navigate the challenges of today and emerge stronger and more fulfilled.
In a world of uncertainty and unrest, Pueblo's voice shines through as a beacon of hope. Born in Ecuador, Diego Perez brings a unique perspective to his work, blending his fluency in Spanish and his Vipassana meditation practice; he embodies the teachings he shares with his audience.
In a thought-provoking talk, Pueblo guides audiences through the transformative journey of self-love and the art of letting go. This speech highlights the three pillars of self-love: radical honesty, self-acceptance and positive habit-building, and how these principles can lead to personal healing. Pueblo discusses the importance of releasing past traumas and how that connects to uplifting the mind and unlocking creativity. Audiences are introduced to practical tools such as meditation, therapy and journaling that can help connect with intuition and drive decision-making.
About Moderator Pico Iyer
Pico Iyer is the author of 16 books, translated into 23 languages, and dealing with subjects ranging from the XIVth Dalai Lama to Islamic mysticism and from globalism to the Cuban Revolution. They include such long-running sellers as Video Night in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk, The Global Soul and The Art of Stillness. His latest, The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise, has been a national bestseller, and he’s just completing his next work, on his first 32 years with a community of Benedictine monks in Big Sur. He has also written the introductions to more than 70 other books, the liner notes for many Leonard Cohen albums and Criterion Collection movies and a screenplay for Miramax. Since 1986 he has been a regular essayist for Time, The New York Times, Harper’s, The New York Review of Books and many others.
His four TED talks have received more than 11 million views, and he has been featured in program-length interviews with Oprah, Krista Tippett and Larry King, among others. Born in Oxford, England in 1957, Iyer was a King’s Scholar at Eton and was awarded a Congratulatory Double First at Oxford, where he received the highest marks of any student on English Literature at the university. He received a second master’s degree at Harvard and was recently a Ferris Professor at Princeton.