BONUS: Cultivating Wisdom Founder on The Power of Passion & Authenticity On-Camera in a Digital Age

What happens when you move from working behind the camera to stepping in front of it — and finally talking about what matters most to you?In this episode of Unknown to Known, TV news veteran Jamie Maglietta sits down with Cesar Marin, founder of Cultivating Wisdom and a former CNN colleague, for an honest, unscripted conversation about visibility, entrepreneurship, and finding your voice online.Cesar has emerged as a thought leader in the psychedelic therapy space, where he focuses on education, harm reduction, and breaking stigma around plant medicine. What began as a casual catch-up turned into a meaningful discussion about what it takes to show up publicly, build confidence on camera, and navigate the shift from traditional media roles to independent thought leadership.Together, Jamie and Cesar explore the mindset, tools, and risks involved in building a mission-driven presence online — and why authenticity matters more than polish.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The freedom that comes with being on camera and speaking about what you care aboutMoving from behind the scenes to becoming the face of your messageHow technology has lowered the barrier to content creation and editingWhy tools and preparation build confidenceThe role of authenticity in connecting with an audienceWhy influence should be rooted in inspiration, not egoTaking creative and professional risks — and owning themBeing on camera creates freedom to explore your passionsKnowledge + tools make content creation more accessible than everEditing and production are easier with today’s technologyAuthenticity and confidence drive real connectionInfluencers should focus on impact, not attentionTaking risks and staying true to yourself matters“You can reach the world through your phone.”“Find a way to monetize that — find a way to show that off to the world.”“It’s very easy. It’s hands-on.”Unknown to Known is hosted by Jamie Maglietta — a veteran TV news producer with over 20 years of experience helping anchors, reporters, and experts deliver with impact. Today, she helps leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs show up with clarity, credibility, and confidence across podcasts, YouTube, social media, and television.