Meet Cesar Marin

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cesar Marin. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Cesar, thank you so much for joining us today and appreciate you talking about a sensitive topic. It’s unfortunately relevant to so many in the community as layoffs have been on the rise recently, and so we’d appreciate hearing your story and how you overcame being let go?

When I was laid off after nearly 25 years at CNN, it shook me. I had built my identity around my work, and suddenly that was gone. But instead of letting it break me, I treated it as a chance to reset.

I focused on my health and daily habits, leaning into mindfulness and microdosing helped me gain clarity.

I reframed the layoff as an opportunity to step into something new, not as the end of my story. This lead me to built Cultivating Wisdom to share my experience and guide others through transformation.

Getting laid off taught me presence, resilience, and reinvention. It showed me the value of living aligned with purpose, not just with a paycheck.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I got laid off from CNN after almost 25 years. Honestly? Best thing that ever happened to me.

Instead of scrambling for another job in news, I did something I’d never done—I stopped and asked myself what I actually wanted. That question changed everything.

Now I run Cultivating Wisdom. It’s part lifestyle brand, part community, but really it’s about helping people grow in ways that matter. I talk about
microdosing, personal transformation, and this idea I call Love You Wealth—basically, measuring your life by love and presence instead of just your bank account.

A lot of my work is with people over 50 who feel lost or like their best years are behind them. I host retreats, teach courses on microdosing, run a podcast, and we’ve got an apparel line too. It’s all about creating spaces where people can have real conversations without judgment.

Here’s what drives me: psychedelics aren’t some escape hatch from reality. They help you see reality more clearly—with more joy, more purpose. And you don’t have to be some wandering soul to explore them. You can be a CEO, a parent, a grandparent, and still do this work responsibly.

This year we’re relaunching the apparel, planning new retreats, and really pushing to make Cultivating Wisdom a movement for anyone who’s tired of sleepwalking through life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Resilience.
Getting laid off after nearly 25 years forced me to rebuild. Resilience came from staying grounded, practicing mindfulness, and refusing to let one chapter define my whole story. My advice: build daily habits that strengthen your mental and emotional core. That’s what carries you through the hard moments.

Storytelling.
My background at CNN taught me how to craft narratives that connect. That skill now helps me share my microdosing journey in a way people understand and trust. My advice: learn how to tell your story with clarity and honesty. Your story is your bridge to others.

Community-building.
None of this works alone. Cultivating Wisdom thrives because it creates connection—through retreats, courses, or even a T-shirt that sparks conversation. My advice: focus on service. Ask, “How can I support you?” before asking for help. That mindset will open every door.

Tell us what your ideal client would be like?

My ideal client is someone in midlife or beyond, often a high-performing professional, executive, or parent, who feels successful on the outside but restless on the inside. They’ve checked the boxes, but they know there’s more to life than titles and transactions.

The people I work best with share a few traits:

Curiosity. They’re open to new ways of thinking, including microdosing and plant medicine.

Courage. They’re willing to face their fears, habits, or patterns and do the real inner work.

Commitment. They want integration, not just an experience. They’re ready to apply what they learn to become better leaders, partners, and human beings.

The ideal client isn’t defined by age alone. It’s defined by a readiness to grow, to connect more deeply with themselves and others, and to embrace life with presence and wisdom.

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