Unlock Your Divine Potential Through the Sacred Frequency of Gold - An Interview with Zack Zublena

April 07, 2025

Unlock Your Divine Potential Through the Sacred Frequency of Gold  - An Interview with Zack Zublena

Zack Zublena is a healing artist and a Lyran Starseed, a guardian of ancient wisdom who simplifies ascension, helps others discover their gifts, and connects them to their Higher Self through golden frequency- through Art. As an internationally recognized healer, transformational breathwork master, and art photographer, Zack specializes in creating transformative experiences.

Learn more at www.zackzublena.com

 

What if you could envision yourself in a whole new way—seeing your most radiant, divine self brought to life?

That’s exactly what Zack Zublena does with his Gold Ascension photo shoots. By painting his clients in shimmering gold and capturing their transformation through photography, Zack creates more than just breathtaking images—it’s a spiritual journey that helps people reconnect with their true essence.

In this conversation, Zack gets real about the experiences that shaped his unique path, from life-changing encounters with the Virgin Mary to transformative plant medicine ceremonies in the Amazon. He also shares the ancient wisdom behind his work and why gold has always been seen as a symbol of divinity and enlightenment. If you’re curious about how art, spirituality, and personal transformation collide, you’re in for something truly inspiring. To enjoy the conversation, keep reading or listen and subscribe for free on SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon Music, or YouTube.

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You come across someone in everyday life, strike up a conversation, and they ask, “What do you do?” What do you say to them?

Zack Zublena:Well, I would say first it’s a good question. Thank you for asking what I do like in a one-sentence thing. I paint people in gold, and I capture the essence with photography so they can awaken to their divine self. That’s in one sentence.

How do people react when they hear you paint people in gold? Do they sometimes misunderstand it?

Zack Zublena:Well, it’s actually the kind of pictures that, you know, you can see behind me where people can really step into what I call the zero point field. In Buddhism, it’s really when you reach such a high level of meditation that you can let go of everything, surrender, and release everything.

We can only step into that zero point field by being literally like nobody—no one. You can’t get in there with your ego. Like, if you think you’re somebody, you don’t have the key to that door.

Literally, you have to become so super, super ordinary that, in the end, you become extraordinary.

When you reach that field, the zero point field, we see those two people here really letting go. That’s where you are no one, nowhere, with no face. You forget your name, your age, even your weight. You don’t have a house, a wallet, a job, or even a name. And that’s where everything becomes possible.

So that’s really what we are doing—getting into that space where everything becomes magical, the zero point field, where everything becomes possible.

I know when we think “nude,” we’re like, “What? Nude? No the participants are not entirely nude, they are covered with either bathing suits or fabrics or whatever they are comfortable with. People are still wearing drapes or whatever beautiful ornaments they want to bring. We also have a lot of different options they can wear, like underwear, bathing suits, stuff like that. And some people decide to go the first way they were born—completely naked. It’s about how you feel you get closer to your soul and your higher self. If that’s it, then we’re going to do that too.

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Can you share a bit about your personal journey and how you awakened to consciousness, mindfulness, and spirituality? Did you grow up with any spiritual influence in your household? How did it unfold for you?

Zack Zublena: I was born in France. I grew up Catholic, but we didn’t really go to church or anything like that. I had my communion, my baptism, and after that, that was it. Eventually, we would go to church for Christmas Eve, maybe three or four times. But I was always very connected to Mother Mary.

My entire life, she’s been very present. One day, when I was in my early 30s, a friend of mine brought me to Bosnia, to Medjugorje. I don’t know if you’ve heard of that place where supposedly the Virgin Mary appeared to five people. That was about 35 or 40 years ago, and she still keeps talking to one lady. She literally talks to her every month, on the second of the month, and gives messages that are immediately translated into different languages. It’s all over YouTube.

At the time, I didn’t believe in it. I had zero faith in it—like, yeah, the Virgin Mary is going to appear. Even the Vatican didn’t recognize the miraculous events there for decades, despite a lot of miracles happening. They didn’t recognize those apparitions until just a few years ago.

But two or three years ago, because of all the miracles, they finally recognized the apparitions of Medjugorje. The lady’s name is Mirjana. She’s the one the Virgin Mary appears to every second of the month.

So, my friend brought me there. I didn’t believe in any of it. I wasn’t connected at all—nothing like I am now. Back then, it felt like I was thousands of years away from where I am spiritually today. I was about 33 or 34 years old and going through a very difficult relationship. It was draining. We were constantly breaking up and getting back together. I could never find the strength to truly get out of it.

My friend told me, “You know what? When your problem is too big for you, just give it to Mother Mary. She’s going to solve it for you.” I remember thinking, “Oh yeah, how magical is that?” But I thought, “You know what? It’s summer in Paris, and everything’s closed in August. I’ve got nothing to do.”

She said, “I’m going to Medjugorje next week. We’ll land in Dubrovnik, Croatia, take a bus for six hours to a mountain—it’s a bit of a journey. Then you’ll see how you feel about it. There’s an apparition happening on the second of the month.”

So, we went. We arrived at the apparition at 8 a.m. I remember being up in the mountain near a little church. We got there at 7:45. There were a lot of Italians because it’s right across from Italy, on the east coast. They just take the boat and cross over. Italians are very religious and very particular. They really believe.

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It felt like a Britney Spears concert—really crazy. Everyone was excited to see Mirjana and the apparition. You don’t see anything; only Mirjana can talk to her. If you watch on YouTube—and I’m happy to send you a link—you’ll see that Mirjana is clearly talking to someone. She cries and has this profound connection.

Sometimes the apparitions are outdoors; other times, they’re indoors in the church. In this case, it was indoors in a little church. At 7:55, I saw Mirjana come out of a shack with two huge bodyguards and go into the church where the apparition was supposed to happen. As she passed by, people tried to grab her, touch her—like she was the Pope. The Serbian bodyguards were like mountains, protecting her.

I was outside the church, about 10 feet away from the wall. At 8:01, something happened that changed my life forever. I felt like a shower of love, an inner shower of love. I started to cry—completely overcome by this incredible, profound love.

My friend, who was with me, didn’t feel anything. She asked, “Are you okay?” I said, “I don’t know what’s going on, but I think something is happening in the church.” That was my first encounter with something truly divine.

The second part of this story is equally important. My friend had been to Medjugorje many times and had made connections there. On that Sunday, we were invited to lunch with a local family she knew. It was a beautiful setup—a long table under the trees, with about 30 people, including brothers, sisters, kids playing, and dogs running around.

At the end of lunch, the owner of the house turned to me and asked, “Do you want to visit my factory?” I said, “Sure.” He told me it was just across the street.

We went over, and it turned out to be a warehouse in the countryside where he made statues of the Virgin Mary. He said, “I sell these to tourists when they come to visit Medjugorje.”

I was impressed by the factory, which produced statues in different sizes and poses, all very detailed. When we finished the tour, he said to me, “Pick one.”

I was surprised and hadn’t planned on bringing a statue of the Virgin Mary back to Paris. Still, I chose one—a good size, which is now in my bedroom. I asked him, “How much do I owe you?”

He said, “No, no, it’s a gift. It’s for you.”

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I hesitated because I had seen during lunch how hard life was for this family. It was clear that he supported everyone, including the children, and I didn’t feel right taking the statue for free. So, I insisted on paying.

But he got upset and said, “No, it’s a gift. You’re not paying for it.”

I finally accepted it, thanked him, and left with the statue. Later, my friend said, “I’ve known him for 10 years. He’s never given me anything. What’s going on?”

I didn’t know. But I prayed to the Virgin Mary and asked her to help me out of the toxic relationship I was in.

When I returned to Paris, something happened—something I can’t reveal in detail. But it was the last straw in that relationship. I knew then that it was over. I ended it and never saw that person again.

Afterward, I moved to the U.S. That was 16 or 17 years ago. The move was part of a larger journey of transformation for me. I started to connect more and more after that. I never really connected with Jesus before. For me, He was just the man on the cross. I didn’t feel any connection to Him. But my friend always told me, “The Mother is going to take you to her Son. That’s what she does. Don’t rush it.”

One day, I was in Woodland Hills, at church on a Sunday. I was thinking about my journey to Medjugorje, which had happened 20 years earlier. This was about five years ago.

I thought about the cross—the huge crucifix I brought back from Medjugorje. It was like going to Disneyland and bringing back a t-shirt or mug. I had the cross from Medjugorje, and I had the statue of the Virgin Mary that the man had given me. But I had never put that cross on the wall because I didn’t feel connected to it.

I kept it, though. I moved to the U.S. with the cross. I moved through different apartments—one-bedroom, two-bedroom, a house—and it was always in a drawer.

Then, five years ago, on that day in church, I thought, “Oh, I’m going to put the cross on the wall above my bed.” I didn’t know why.

The next day, I woke up, and something happened that I will never forget. I was showered with a feeling of peace. It wasn’t love—it was peace. I thought, “Oh wow, that’s the Prince of Peace. Okay, now I get it.”

I had appointments that day, but I canceled everything. I didn’t want to lose the feeling. I bathed in that peace for three or four hours. It was miraculous. I loved it.

Eventually, I had to leave, and when I came back, the feeling was gone. It never happened again. But it happened that one time, and it was a gift.

After that, I started connecting with Jesus more. I thought, “Maybe there’s more to this story.” I read Jesus: My Autobiography and became interested in the Bible. I got more and more connected to the Virgin Mary and began to discover the love, the heart, the purity of the soul, and the guidance of Jesus.

At the same time, I started painting people in gold, but I didn’t know why. This all happened together with my awakening. I started painting people in gold eight years ago with no idea why. I literally didn’t know why. I just thought it looked cool.

I’ve always been in love with the Italian Renaissance—artists like Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci. This summer, I visited Rome and the Sistine Chapel. That’s my thing. I love the beauty, the spirit, the elegance, the magic of it, and the revolutionary changes those artists brought to the world in the 17th century.

Art had never seen anything like it before, and nothing like it has happened again since.

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Even though I loved painting people in gold, I didn’t understand the deeper meaning behind it. I felt connected to the Italian Renaissance, but it wasn’t clear why.

Then, five years ago, I thought, “I need to know what I’m supposed to do on Earth. If there’s a mission, I want to make sure I’m on my path.”

I heard about ayahuasca and plant medicines. I had never done it before, but I decided to try. It turned out to be exactly what I needed to remove the veil and reconnect with myself.

My first experience in was amazing. The Virgin Mary appeared again, showering me with love. I felt peace from Jesus and, surprisingly, joy from Buddha. The laughing Buddha stared at me, and we laughed together. It was love, peace, and joy all at once.

I loved my first experience, but I didn’t receive a clear message. So, I did it again. On my third ceremony, which was in Santa Barbara, I met God—my version of God, because who really knows who God is?

God clearly told me, “You are a healer. Heal the world. I’ll give you a VIP pass.”After meeting God, I came back down to Earth from that encounter. Even though my physical body was in Santa Barbara, my internal journey took me to Brazil, in the Amazon jungle.

I touched the floor, and it was like something out of a Disney cartoon. Everything turned gold, white, and green. Butterflies started to fly. The grass became more vibrant and alive, rejuvenating before my eyes.

I touched a tree, and the same thing happened. The tree felt alive. Birds flew away as though excited by this energy.

When I put my hands in the river, the fish jumped out, and I could see a golden, shimmering light running through the water, healing everything it touched. It was incredible.

Next, I went into the ocean. I healed and cleaned the bottom of the ocean. It felt effortless, like everything was flowing naturally. I mingled with dolphins, sharks, and whales, healing and rejuvenating the marine life.

When I emerged from the ocean on the other side—in Africa—I did the same thing with land animals: lions, crocodiles, rhinos, giraffes, and so on.

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Then, I started digging into the Earth, going into the soil. It was easy—like being Superman. The soil opened as I moved deeper. Eventually, I reached what appeared to be the Earth’s heart.

It was a huge, dark-red, burgundy-colored heart, beating with incredible love for humanity.

The Earth spoke to me. She said, “I give you everything. I give you the animals you eat, the vegetables, the beets, the cherries, the tomatoes. I give you everything. And this is how you treat me?”

In that state, you don’t think—it’s all heart-driven. Immediately, I understood and said, “I got you.”

I came out of the soil and back into the sky, as far as I could, until I could see the Earth as a whole. I opened my hands, and waves of love came out, hitting the Earth. Every time I saw a crack, it would slowly disappear.

I remember laughing while lying down on the mattress during this experience. I felt like Neo from The Matrix when he realized he could dodge bullets.

It was a phenomenal experience. After that, I flew even higher until I could see the entire solar system. I did the same thing—healing and fixing the solar system.

If I rewind to before all of this, God had told me, “You are a healer. Heal the world. I give you a VIP pass.” At that point, it wasn’t about gold.

But then, I decided I needed to dig deeper. I’m double Mercury—I’m a Gemini rising Virgo—so I have this intense need to understand everything and get to the bottom of things. That’s when I went to the jungle for two weeks in the Amazon, in Putumayo.

You’re literally in the jungle this time. 

Zack Zublena:Exactly. I landed in Bogotá, took a bush flight, and went to Putumayo in the jungle of South Colombia.

I did five ceremonies there. In one of them, I had a conversation with Jesus. I went all the way up—what I thought was the last layer of white. But I realized that above the white layer, which is already very hard to reach, there’s another layer: gold.

This is where all the Ascended Masters reside.

I’m far from being an Ascended Master, so I wasn’t invited into the gold layer. But I had so much determination, willpower, and strength as a “warrior of light” that I managed to scratch the surface of the gold.

It was intense—like one of those cosmic movies where everything shakes, and it feels like you’re going to explode. My heart was shattering, but eventually, I managed to scratch the surface of the gold. I didn’t get inside, but I had gold under my nails. That was enough. With that gold, I immediately turned into an alchemist.

From then on, I could turn obscurity and darkness into light, hatred into love, and ignorance into knowledge. That was one of the most profound sessions I had. When I came back from the jungle, I started connecting with the Holy Spirit more deeply. The Holy Spirit has always been one of my favorites, along with the Virgin Mary.

I meditate around 5:30 in the morning, and often, I see a white dove. I started receiving messages. These messages confirmed that my mission was to awaken people to their divine selves by painting them in gold, so they could see their divine essence and the last layer—the Ascended Master layer.

It took about 10 ceremonies to really get there. Each ceremony involved shedding layers upon layers. Through that process, I awakened to my purpose and finally understood why I was painting people in gold. It’s truly my life mission. 

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What is the deeper meaning behind gold, and how has your research shaped your understanding of it?

Zack Zublena:I started to do the research, and I always believe that in order to understand why and where we are today, we need to see what, you know, what we’re doing, like yesterday or before yesterday or thousands of years ago. And then, I started to research Mesopotamia, for example.

It was very interesting because it’s difficult to talk about gold without talking about Mesopotamia, which is literally the cradle of civilization—currently, like Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and at the time, we’re talking 3500 BC, it extended to also Kuwait and Syria.

It was a huge region from where a lot of, like, amazing civilizations were born. It’s where literally humanity’s first major developments were made. We’re talking about the invention of the wheel. Like, imagine this—one day, one guy woke up and said, “Hmm, how about we make something round out of that chunk of whatever that is—stone or wood, I don’t know—and if we make two, we make two of the same diameter. Maybe we can make a cart and start rolling stuff around.”

I’m always, like, in awe when somebody came up with that. The invention of the wheel, planting of crops, mathematics, astronomy, even writing—that was later on used by the Egyptians. They also invented the time. They said, “Okay, we have 12 hours during the day, 12 hours at night. Let’s put some hours on it so we can define literally a society organized. Work time. Show up at 9, you leave at 5,” etc., etc. Very advanced, very advanced civilization.

And I found out that the Sumerians and the Akkadians, that literally dominated Mesopotamia from nearly 3100 BC to an entire time period—and when I say the entire time period, it’s really 3500 BC to 500 BC, so it’s a long time—those people were, like, major brains. And they considered and revered gold, not only for its rarity and its beauty but for its deep spiritual significance. For them, it was a material imbued with divine energy, and they considered gold as carrying the light of the gods, making it the perfect medium for connecting with the divine automatically.

So, wow, when I discovered this, I was like, “Okay, now I understand better.” And they associated gold with the divine and the sun, and to them, it was linked to the gods, like Shamash, also known as Utu, the sun god of truth and justice, and it was a preferred material for offerings also, and as for enlightenment, protection, and favors from the God.

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The Mesopotamians, they would actually, in burial practices, use gold to honor their high-status individuals, like priests and kings, believed to hold a closer connection to the gods. And they would adorn their deceased in gold because they would hope that way to secure a favorable reception in the afterlife.

And I’m like, “Wow, this is really interesting.” And then from that, I go to Hinduism, and then I was blown away. And I’m like, “Okay, I’m right on.” Then I understand my visions because Hinduism, 1500 BC, they figured out what the Western world is today craving. And let me tell you about this because I thought it was really, really interesting what I found out.

So, in Hinduism, gold is sacred, and it’s been for millennia a symbol of divine purity, wealth, prosperity, and spiritual significance, again often referred to—and it’s very beautiful—as mineral light. That’s how they call gold in the ancient text. Gold embodies—and that’s where we come to what the Western world is craving today—gold embodies three things.

And look it up because it’s crazy—awakening. We talk about 1500 BC. Awakening, knowledge, immortality. And today, what do we talk about? We talk about awakening, but I can forecast that in 20 years from now, if not before, we’re going to talk about immortality, and that’s going to be. This is coming right off. And I’m talking about, like, immortality—not being, like, Highlander immortal—but I’m thinking in 20 years from now, we’ll have all the components to be able to live up to 150 or 200 years, which is immortal compared to now. You know, of course, I think this is coming. Awakening, immortality, knowledge, and you can put those three words in whatever order you want. That’s what we want—immortality, knowledge, awakening… awakening, immortality, knowledge, whatever you want.

And if we go deep and we dig a little deeper in the vast and really fascinating literature of Hinduism, with the Vedas, the Puranas, the Upanishads, or even the epic story of Mahabharata or Ramayana, we find out that gold has been permanently featured as a material of both material and spiritual significance. So, I’m like here, “I mean, you don’t make this up.” And the Vedas—the word Veda means knowledge. The Vedas is the equivalent of the Bible, let’s say, okay, in Hinduism. The Vedas teach you how to live a good life, connect with the divine, and understand the universe. And in the Vedas, you have the Rig Veda, which are the hymns, the chants. You have 1,028 chants divided in 10 different books, okay. Then you have another book about the melodies and another book about the prayers, etc., etc.

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And the key component of the Rig Veda that I found out that blew me away is the notion of Hiranyagarbha. Hiranyagarbha in Sanskrit means the golden egg or the golden womb, which is literally the cosmic womb from which all creation originates. And the Rig Veda describes this as the beginning of everything, where, literally, the creation originates. So, in that context, gold represents the origin of creation, the light of knowledge, and, most importantly—and if people are watching this podcast and have to remember one thing from gold, I would love for this thing to be the following—is the purity of the soul. And I think, if we’re talking like a pure soul, like really, like, ascended master level soul, is gold. So this is, like, really powerful. And then I realized, “This is what I saw, and this is why I got this message, and this is why I’m doing this.”

And then I researched the Egyptians and also ancient Americas, for example, the Incas, the Mayans, the—you know—the Aztecs, the Toltecs before them, the Olmecs, the less known Olmecs that used to make those, like, stone heads—like 10 feet stone heads, like two or three tons, like really heavy, made out of volcanic stone. As of today, we do not know how they made those. In their regions, the Olmecs didn’t have that stone. They had to go and get it. We don’t know how they transported it, how they carved it, how they did what they did. It’s unbelievable.

The Zapotec created one of the very first writing systems in the Americas, and ten more civilizations. All those civilizations, the ancient Americas—I mean, they left a legacy of very advanced societal structures and magnificent, literally brilliant cultural achievements and significant contributions to history.

What do they tell us? They tell you three things: Gold is a manifestation of the divine—all of them. They tell you objects fashioned from it are a means of connecting to a supernatural world. And they tell you gold is an active agent in an ongoing engagement with powerful forces. So it’s like, in Columbia, actually, ritual specialists, they take their gold outside in the sun to recharge, as we do take our crystals outside in the full moon. So it’s really, like, the symbol behind it is extremely powerful.

And then I look specifically into the Incas and into Buddhism, and for example, the Incas’ gold was the literal sweat of the Sun. They called gold the sweat of the Sun, like literally, and it was a sacred metal considered to contain the power of the Sun. So Sapa Inca is not a name, it’s an emperor. They had 18 emperors, over a hundred years of Empire, and so Sapa Inca, whatever emperor, was actually their sun God. So Inti was the sun God, and he was represented as a human form with a gold disc. I’m sure you’ve seen it with a gold disc with which emanated, like, rays and flames. And so those in Sapa Inca, those emperors, they were their sun god, Inti, represented here on Earth. And get this—gold was the physical manifestation of this divine connection. I mean, it’s amazing.

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I’ve been worldwide, like, checking all those civilizations, and we don’t have three hours, and I’ve been talking a lot, but one more, last little thing. Archaeologists found Inca skulls in the 15th century with gold plates covering holes. Imagine—you take an Inca skull, gold plates covering holes cut out of the bone, suggesting an early form of brain surgery, 1500s.

So when you look at all those brilliant civilizations, we’re not talking about a bunch of woo-woo running around the fire. We’re talking about, like, brilliant minds. As of today, the Incas made Machu Picchu. We’re talking about 300 buildings, 7,000 feet on top of a mountain. We don’t know how they built it. The Olmecs—we don’t know how they built it.

If you look at Chichén Itzá, it’s a city in Mexico built by the Mayans. You have pyramids aligned with the movement of the Sun during the equinoxes, four times a year only. We don’t know how they did that. We’re not talking about Lemuria. That may have happened 200,000 years ago, and I believe it did, but we have no proof. We’re not talking about Atlantis that may have happened 10,000 years ago. We have no proof. I do believe it because of all the QHHT sessions—always canon—and all those people seeing the same things and reporting the same things.

We’re talking about tangible things. I mean, you take a flight, you go in the Andes—now, Machu Picchu is there. You go to Egypt—pyramids are there. You can visit Chichén Itzá. You can visit all those cities, like the city of Tikal, for example, in Guatemala. Same thing—we don’t understand how they built it. And when I see the wisdom, the intelligence, the power, those brilliant minds, I’m like, “I’m gonna follow those guys. I’m gonna go with that because, number one, it matches my vision. And number two, everything aligns and makes sense.”

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What is the experience like during one of your gold photo shoots, from start to finish?

Zack Zublena:When you book a gold photo shoot with me and the team, you’re stepping into more than just an artistic experience, as you may have noticed from the pictures you’ve seen. You’re truly embarking on a sacred journey of self-discovery and spiritual elevation. This is the core of what we do.

The process of painting your body in gold mirrors the Buddhist path of refinement. It’s the same concept. Just as gold is purified to reveal its true brilliance, this experience invites you to shed layers—limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns, and attachments—essentially releasing anything that doesn’t serve you. This reflects the essence of Buddhist philosophy.

Together, we uncover the luminous, golden essence within you—a reflection of your divine nature and higher self. Here’s how the experience unfolds:

We begin by creating a sacred space. This is where you can pause, breathe, and align with your intentions for this transformative experience. Through guided meditation and affirmations, we’ll work to define the title of the next chapter of your life. This involves two key steps. First, we get to know you deeply, including your life challenges, because understanding them is crucial for achieving a breakthrough. Second, we reframe and rewrite your story.

We’ll craft tailored mantras and affirmations designed to reignite your passion for the ideal version of yourself—if that’s what’s needed. Some people come in already feeling passionate about themselves, so the approach varies. It’s like installing an inner cheerleader—a new “software” in your subconscious mind. This process involves breathwork, something I specialize in as a transformational breathwork specialist. It’s completely customized for you, essentially creating a new operating system that supports your transformation.

We start with a simple but profound question: “If this was a magic wand, what would you like it to do?” The goal is to help you let go of anything that clouds your light. Much like refining gold, this preparation sets the tone for a powerful transformation.

As the gold paint is applied—layer by layer, either by me or my makeup artist—you begin to witness an external transformation that automatically mirrors your inner journey. The gold on your skin symbolizes the radiant Buddha nature present in each of us. It serves as a reminder that beneath life’s challenges, societal conditioning, and any upbringing that may have shaped us, you are already whole, pure, and enlightened.

This is a deep connection with yourself—an opportunity to embrace your divinity and truly see yourself as you are. Importantly, it’s not a one-time experience where you feel amazing for a single day and go back to feeling uninspired the rest of the year. This is about recognizing that this brilliance is who you are every single day. It’s a shift in perspective.

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Golden Ascension photos by Zack Zublena

During the photo shoot, you’ll embody the light and power of gold, moving through natural, empowering poses that we work on together. Each photograph captures more than your physical form; it captures the radiant energy of your essence. This is your moment to shine, fully embracing the golden being you are.

Afterward, we take time to reflect on the experience. Just as refining gold is a journey, so too is your personal transformation.

This isn’t just about creating art. It’s about reclaiming the light within you that has always been there. The goal is for you to leave feeling aligned, empowered, and deeply connected to your true golden essence. The photographs become an anchor to that transformative moment, one you will never forget.

Ultimately, this experience is about more than seeing yourself in gold. It’s about feeling the undeniable truth of your inner radiance. It’s a profound step toward embodying the luminous, enlightened self that has always existed within you. This is what I want people to understand before we begin working together. Through this process, you’ll not only see your external transformation but feel deeply connected to the truth of your inner brilliance. That’s what this experience is all about. 

You’re presenting at the Conscious Life Expo in February in Los Angeles. Can you share what you’ll be discussing there?

Zack Zublena:I’m going to be talking about the Gold Ascension. I call this photoshoot the Gold Ascension, and I’ll also be introducing my book, The Sacred Frequency of Gold, Humanity’s Blueprint for Awakening, Fulfill your Divine Potential. This book dives into the power of gold as understood by ancient civilizations. It also explores the Pleiadians’ gold, the Arcturians’ gold, and the Blue Avians’ gold, focusing on how gold functions as a conductor of energy.

Gold is a major conductor of energy, and as we know, everything is energy, frequency, and vibration. I’m really excited to introduce this book, as well as a coffee table book I’ve created from the photos.

The Conscious Life Expo is a truly amazing event. You meet so many fascinating, high-vibrational people. It’s a phenomenon. In my opinion, it’s the best Conscious Expo in the country. We’re lucky it’s in Los Angeles—it’s such a valuable experience for everyone who attends.

I also love that Bashar will be there. I had the chance to ask him questions about gold photography earlier this year, in February 2024, and his answers were incredibly insightful. I’ve shared them on my Instagram. His perspective on how gold photography helps people was very on-point and fascinating.

Overall, the event offers a lot of inspiration, discovery, and connection. I’m really looking forward to being a part of it!

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Golden Ascension photo by Zack Zublena

Have you thought about doing a live painting and photo shoot at the Conscious Life Expo, or would that experience be too sacred to do in front of others? 

Zack Zublena:I would absolutely do it! I’m actually planning to include a small demonstration during my lecture and 90-minute workshop. In the workshop, I’ll paint participants a little, probably just their faces, so they can feel the energy and power of the gold.

The challenge with doing a full-body gold photo shoot on-site is the practicality—people would need a shower afterward, which can be tricky in a hotel setting. However, painting just the face is much easier and still allows participants to experience the energy and vibe.

I’d also love to do something like this at my booth. A full-body gold photo shoot would be amazing, but for now, it’s about balancing the logistics and practicality. Painting the face at the booth or workshop is a step in that direction. 

What’s the best way for people to schedule a photo shoot with you or purchase prints of your images?

Zack Zublena:The best way is through my website, zzgallery.com. The prints, like the ones behind me, are designed to elevate the energy of any space. They carry a very strong energetic power.

On my site, you’ll find a collection called the Zero Point Field, which I mentioned earlier. It’s an amazing series of works. You’ll also find all the details about the Gold Ascension experience, where individuals are painted and photographed in gold.

These are two distinct offerings—one involves purchasing the prints, and the other is about participating in the Gold Ascension experience yourself.

Of course, I’d love to meet people in person at the Conscious Life Expo. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect directly and experience this work on a deeper level.

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You’ve got to check out Zack’s website. The photos are absolutely stunning and beyond, as he said, them just being a piece of artwork which they are beautiful, there is this whole underlying meaning and spiritual significance behind it. 

Zack, thank you for what you’re doing Like such a unique expression of spiritual work in the world. It’s so unique and it’s so beautiful. 

Zack Zublena:Thank you for letting me share my journey, David. I really appreciate the opportunity. The images are just one part of a much larger story, and it’s wonderful to be able to talk about it and share that deeper meaning.