Join host Gary Lipovetsky on an exhilarating episode of RISE, as he engages in an inspiring conversation with guest Anthony Ricciardi. They take you on an enthralling journey through Anthony's life, from growing up in Toronto, to finding his way to the United States on a baseball scholarship. Discover the pivotal moments that led Anthony to embrace his true passion for art, ultimately leading him to quit his finance job at just 26 years old to pursue his artistic dreams. Explore Anthony's entrepreneurial approach to selling art, leveraging the power of social media, and attracting celebrity clients. Gain valuable insights into the painting process and how he sold an impressive $120k worth of art in just three days. As Anthony shares his remarkable story of success and growth, you'll be inspired to pursue your own passions and seize every opportunity life presents. Tune in now to be motivated and discover what's next for Anthony Ricciardi! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 1:34 Connecting with A-List celebrities 6:14 Pop ups around the world 7:36 Growing up in North York Toronto 12:03 Relationship with money 15:25 Getting a baseball scholarship in the U.S 23:27 Where is this work ethic from? 25:44 How to make a positive impact on children 28:57 College life in Montgomery, Alabama  35:49 Doubling down on my strengths / Opening a baseball school 39:13 Getting a finance job with no experience 45:20 Getting a $100k job offer   49:25 Quitting my job at 26 to become an artist 53:55 The pivotal moment 57:25 Selling $120k worth of art in 3 days 1:06:34 The painting process 1:09:05 Entrepreneurial approach to selling art 1:11:04 Selling $20k paintings 1:15:23 Leveraging the power of social media 1:19:28 Celebrity Clients 1:24:58 What´s next for Anthony Ricciardi? SOCIALS: GARY LIPOVETSKY https://www.instagram.com/garylipovet... GUEST SOCIALS: ANTHONY RICCIARDI https://www.instagram.com/ricciardipaints/ https://www.ricciardipaints.com/