Marco Perego-Saldaña’s life reads like a movie script—professional footballer in Italy turned visionary artist and filmmaker in the U.S. He opens up about how art became his way of healing and his mission to connect humanity.
In this conversation, Marco shares how he uses tools like visualization and intuition to fuel his creativity and talks about working with Martin Scorsese on his film, The Absence of Eden. He also reflects on themes of freedom, belonging, and the powerful role of community in both art
and life.
You’ll hear personal stories about his family life with Zoe Saldana and how their shared experiences inspire his work. If you’re curious about blending creativity with self-discovery, this is a must-listen.
Key Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction.
[00:07:05] Utilizing your intuition to guide you.
[00:10:25] Creativity as emotional release.
[00:12:41] What makes art such a powerful tool for healing?
[00:18:03] Finding freedom and happiness in belongingness
[00:20:27] What does freedom really mean?
[00:26:34] How can visualization turn dreams into reality?
[00:34:19] What do brainwaves reveal about peak creativity?
[00:39:24] Personal growth through creativity.
[00:41:18] Achieving healing through non-conventional methods.
[00:44:00] A chance meeting with impact.
[00:47:24] The power of knowing and understanding who you are deep down.
[00:50:45] Boldness in bringing up the question of humanity.
Memorable Quotes
"I believe we have an energy inside us, and this energy is your truth. If you connect with
this energy, anything can happen." — Marco Perego-Saldaña
"You can never kill the beast, but what you can do, you can domesticate it and know it's
there." — Marco Perego-Saldaña
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