Yung Pueblo
Author, meditator and speaker
Yung Pueblo is the pen name of Diego Perez, a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who writes about self-healing and relationships.
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Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador
About Yung Pueblo
Diego Perez writes under the name Yung Pueblo, which means young people. He was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and the name reflects his Ecuadorian roots and his past in activism. His work grew from his practice of vipassana meditation, including many silent meditation courses. His writing centers on self-healing, healthy relationships and getting to know yourself. Lighter is one of his books, and his books have been translated into more than 25 languages. He was named one of the Time100 Creators of 2025. Perez is also a cofounder of the investment fund Wisdom Ventures, which aims to expand compassion, and he started Ready, a relationship app built around personal growth.