# EP 45: Stop Wishing, Start Working with Malek Sarage

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Podcast: [The Daily Dose Podcast w/ Firdose Khan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-dose-podcast-w-firdose-khan-7045807)
Published: 2025-09-16T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/khango/episodes/EP-45-Stop-Wishing--Start-Working-with-Malek-Sarage-e389a2j
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Duration seconds: 5310

## Resource

In this episode of Daily Dose, we sit down with fitness trainer Malek Sarage, whose journey began at KHANGO interning under Dr. Gersh. After completing two unpaid internships —one at the University of Houston and another at KHANGO —spanning over two years, Malek learned the power of discipline, patience, and commitment. He shares his fitness journey, the mental mindset required to push through challenges, and why he started his own brand, Aflex Movement, built around his motto: “Stop Wishing, Start Working.” We also talk about his role as a proud member of the KHANGO Manics and how that community fueled his growth as both a trainer and entrepreneur. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to turn their goals into action and stop waiting for the “right time.” Follow Malek: Website: https://www.aflexmovement.com/ IG: @malek.sarage and @aflexmovement KHANGO Gym - Book Your Class Now: ⁠ https://thekhangoway.com/⁠ KHANGO Supps - Get Your Stack: ⁠ https://shop.thekhangoway.com/collect... Use Code "KHANGO20" at checkout to get 20% off at LEGENDS: ⁠ https://www.legends.com/⁠ This Episode is brought to you by: Regal Pools: ⁠ https://www.regalpooldesign.com/⁠ Sebastian's Plumbing: ⁠ https://sebastiansplumbing.com/⁠ Thebe Warren (Real Estate): ⁠ https://thebewarren.com/⁠ Dr. Dian Ginsberg: ⁠ https://precisionfemcare.com/⁠

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