From Nothing to Six Figures a Month at 25 | Anthony Raimo

His Art is going to the Moon! Marco Santini: TEDx, the United Nations, Creativity, and the Art of Human Connection

In this episode of From the Ground Up with Esther, I sit down with Impact Artist, TEDx speaker, and community builder Marco Santini to explore how creativity, purpose, and human connection can transform a life and a career. Marco shares his journey from growing up in a creative household to building a global art career centered on bringing people together through interactive and collaborative artwork. We discuss the bold decision that led to his first TEDx Talk, the unexpected moment he was asked to speak at the United Nations, and the surreal experience of having one of his artworks selected to travel to the moon. Throughout the conversation, Marco reflects on entrepreneurship, overcoming self-doubt, defining success on your own terms, and why he believes there is more that unites us than divides us. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, creator, or someone pursuing a dream, this episode is filled with wisdom on taking action, creating opportunities, and staying connected to your purpose. In this episode, we discuss: • How a single email led to a TEDx opportunity • The power of creating your own opportunities • Speaking unexpectedly at the United Nations • Why connection is at the heart of great art • Entrepreneurship, creativity, and resilience • What success really means • The importance of staying pro-human in the age of AI • Marco's upcoming book and future projects • Having a piece of art sent to the moon About Marco Santini: Marco Santini is an Impact Artist based in the New York City area whose interactive artwork has been featured at TEDx events, the United Nations, Fortune 500 companies, schools, nonprofits, and communities around the world. Through collaborative art experiences, he helps people visualize shared values, strengthen connections, and celebrate what brings us together. Connect with Marco: Instagram: @marco_santini Website: marco-santini.com Follow From the Ground Up with Esther for conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and everyday people building something meaningful from the ground up. https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupwithesther/ #community # art #growth

Is God an Entrepreneur? with Pastor Andy Hayball

What does faith have to do with entrepreneurship, business, and purpose? In this episode of From the Ground Up, Esther sits down with Pastor Andy Havel for a deep conversation about God, entrepreneurship, kindness, purpose, church culture, and how faith can show up in everyday work and business.

Spanish Epi-Llegó a EE.UU. con Solo 5 Frases en Inglés | Pedro Falcón

En este episodio de From The Ground Up with Esther, converso con Pedro Falcón, músico, educador y líder comunitario venezolano que llegó a Estados Unidos hablando solo cinco frases en inglés y hoy está transformando la vida de niños a través de la música. Pedro comparte su historia de inmigración, cómo la música le abrió puertas académicas y profesionales, y el impacto que tiene Project Music en la comunidad latina de Connecticut. Hablamos sobre propósito, disciplina, becas universitarias, identidad cultural y lo que significa empezar desde cero en un nuevo país. Una conversación llena de inspiración, comunidad y crecimiento personal. Síguenos para más historias de personas que están construyendo sus vidas y sueños desde cero. https://www.instagram.com/pjfm33/ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupwithesther/

From Brain Injury to Purpose: Building Life From the Ground Up |The Story of Nick Sarracco

In this powerful episode of From the Ground Up with Esther, Esther sits down with Nick Sarraco, a nonverbal motivational speaker whose life challenges everything we think we know about limitations. At just two months old, Nick was diagnosed with a rare brain injury that took away his ability to speak and caused nerve damage in his hand. Despite this, he refused to let his circumstances define him. With the support of his family and a strong mindset, Nick built a life rooted in resilience, discipline, and purpose. Communicating through his phone, Nick now speaks to schools, teams, and communities, sharing a message that hits at the core: no obstacle is greater than your mindset. From becoming a professional wrestler to working in social media and now inspiring others through speaking, his journey is a living example of overcoming. This conversation explores identity, faith, perseverance, and what it truly means to build your life from the ground up. Key takeaway: You are not defined by your limitations—only by how you choose to respond to them. Connect with Nick : https://www.instagram.com/npsarracco/ Connect with Esther & Follow the podcast 💗  / fromthegroundupwithesther   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhXNXVWTjZwV0ZyREsybFpUNURjSVZXMEVzQXxBQ3Jtc0trbmx6cDJsSWk5VDE2eFU3bm8tcmZRZm9GQ3RZRDlVR3duaHlMejBrMlVTLUM5T010bFpzajN4emJaWXIwZkpGTkphcFNfaC1ES054OUliZUZYMHdNRjN3WldseV9tek53Ukt6dC0wQVVSdHdsYUc2QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffromthegroundupwithesther&v=JbGnRwbQ62w] 💗  / marysalfajores   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkQwOEV3d1FsNHNMRy04WndveGNNTm1pRURsUXxBQ3Jtc0tseFdVdGN1c0M3Tmk1bm5vb3RXbWhQQUVzajNZRHhMQmhRMXB5aXNpb1VnVUR6ZWpBTXNWQTNfd2ZtSERhY2Z6ZWhDWUlhQ0c2VVJBVHl2dVpuc20tMklfQzZnQU9SV2lORGtVaWJ1aTNFUEYwVk9vSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmarysalfajores&v=JbGnRwbQ62w] Don't forget to follow and leave us a comment!

From Nothing to Six Figures a Month at 25 | Anthony Raimo

25-year-old entrepreneur Anthony Ramo shares how he went from a difficult past to building multiple six-figure businesses through faith, discipline, and resilience. A real conversation about breaking cycles, finding purpose, and building a life from the ground up. Connect with Anthony https://www.instagram.com/anthony.raimo/ Connect with Esther & Follow the podcast 💗https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupwithesther💗https://www.instagram.com/marysalfajores #youngentrepreneur #success, #discipline and #faith