Rise, Heal, and Grow (Episode 1) with Leah M. Hill featuring Grace Marchese

In this heartwarming and inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, host Leah M. Hill sits down with Grace Marchese — visionary artist, children’s book author-illustrator, and creator of The Mari Girls book series. Together, they explore the power of storytelling, imagination, and self-love through Grace’s enchanting work, which features extraordinary messaging and the most gorgeous artwork. Grace shares the mission behind Mari Girls LLC: to empower young girls around the world to embrace their uniqueness, stay curious, and dream in vibrant color. This episode is a celebration of healing through creativity and the magic that happens when children see themselves reflected in the pages of a book.