Rise and Tell with Sheekha

Are you ready to leave your corporate career and build a regenerative living community? 🌍✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, Marat Omarov, founder of The Ark in Costa Rica, shares his extraordinary transformation from a high-profile career to creating a modern regenerative village that redefines intentional living. Marat went from being recognized by the president of Kazakhstan for leading Expo 2017 to pursuing a purpose-driven life in Mexico and eventually building The Ark—a blueprint for a regenerative living community through fractional ownership and sustainable design. His story will inspire anyone contemplating a major life transition or dreaming of creating impact beyond traditional success. 👉 What you'll learn in this episode: ✅ How to overcome the fear of leaving corporate success for purpose-driven work ✅ The authentic journey of building a regenerative living community from scratch ✅ Why fractional ownership makes sustainable intentional living accessible ✅ Surviving two years of zero sales while building The Ark ✅ Practical insights on regenerative design and conscious community building ✅ The difference between ego-driven success and soul-aligned purpose ✅ How the pandemic revealed the need for intentional living communities 🌟 KEY MOMENTS: • Marat's pivotal decision to leave Kazakhstan after Expo 2017 • The scary but transformative move to Mexico for self-exploration • Building The Ark: combining regenerative design with fractional ownership • Facing collapse after collapse during 2022-2023 with zero sales • How perseverance and dedication transformed The Ark in 2024 • The importance of authenticity in business and personal growth • Listening to your true calling versus external success 🏡 ABOUT THE ARK: The Ark is a modern regenerative village in Costa Rica that serves as a real-world blueprint for intentional living. It combines regenerative design, fractional ownership models, and conscious community building to create a deeply human and profitable lifestyle that aligns with purpose rather than just performance. 💡 MARAT'S WISDOM: "Everything that was surrounding me, including my personal external success, was feeding my ego without nurturing my soul." "Your alignment with the universe is going to result in a better you—and a better world." If you've ever felt disconnected from your work, dreamed of building something meaningful, or wondered if there's more to life than climbing the corporate ladder, this conversation about regenerative living community and intentional living will resonate deeply with you. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more powerful conversations with founders, visionaries, and changemakers who are creating the blueprint for a better future. 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST **Rise & Tell** is where real stories meet personal growth. Host Sheekha Singh talks to creatives, founders, and change-makers about the pivotal moments that changed everything—from corporate careers to purpose-driven ventures, from fear to authenticity, and from success to significance. #riseandtellwithsheekha #maratomarov #theark #regenerativeliving