Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrew Sartain.
Andrew, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Absolutely. I grew up in the South, in a conservative Christian environment, but even as a kid I questioned everything. I was obsessed with animals, nature, and understanding the systems around me—especially why they weren’t working for everyone. That curiosity eventually turned into a mission.
While studying Sustainable Business at the University of Oklahoma, I founded Earth Rebirth, a nonprofit that focused on food, energy, and water independence. We launched over 150 school and community gardens, raised more than $800,000, and created a blueprint for local sustainability that brought people together across age, background, and belief.
After COVID hit, I realized I needed to scale differently. I moved into the garden tech space, helping build and manage digital platforms that made sustainable living more accessible. That work led me into product strategy and analytics, and I eventually became Lead Product Manager at one of the top gardening apps in the U.S.
From there, my path took another shift—into media and social impact storytelling. I joined The Black Wall Street Times as Chief Marketing Officer, helping to scale their reach and influence in the fight for racial justice, civic education, and media equity. I helped triple engagement, lead national campaign strategies, and position the platform as a powerful voice for Black communities across America.
Whether through nonprofits, tech, or media, my mission has stayed the same: build tools and tell stories that empower people to take action—and believe they can change the world around them.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all. One of the biggest challenges I faced was trying to drive systemic change in a place where the system often resists it.
When I launched Earth Rebirth in Oklahoma, our mission was simple—empower schools and communities to grow their own food and understand sustainability firsthand. We built more than 150 school and community gardens, but the support from institutions was often minimal. We were stepping in to fill gaps that state funding, policy, and priorities continually overlooked. Schools were underfunded, overwhelmed, and often hesitant to commit to long-term change—even when it was in their students’ best interest.
We had principals who loved the idea but didn’t have staff to maintain the garden. Teachers who were passionate but already stretched too thin. And policies that made innovation harder, not easier. We had to build trust over and over again, showing that sustainability wasn’t just a feel-good project—it was a pathway to education, nutrition, and empowerment.
The lack of infrastructure forced us to be scrappy. I was writing grants at night, shooting videos on the weekend, and training volunteers during school hours. It was fulfilling, but exhausting—and there were definitely moments where I questioned whether it was sustainable for me, even if it was for the schools.
But in the struggle, we built something real. Every garden planted was a seed of change—not just for the students, but for the community around them.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
At my core, I’m a builder. Whether it’s building gardens, strategies, brands, or movements—I specialize in helping people and organizations align their purpose with tangible impact.
I wear a few hats. I’m the founder of Earth Rebirth, a nonprofit focused on sustainable solutions in food, energy, and water. I’m also a consultant, helping entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and creatives develop scalable systems and content strategies that convert mission into momentum. And I’m serving as Chief Marketing Officer for The Black Wall Street Times, helping amplify Black voices and grow the platform’s national presence through campaigns, media partnerships, and community storytelling.
What I’m most proud of is how I’ve been able to bridge very different worlds—grassroots activism, digital entrepreneurship, and national media. I’ve helped raise over $800,000 for community projects, built scalable content systems that 3x engagement for social justice media, and consulted for leaders across industries looking to increase impact without losing authenticity.
What sets me apart is my ability to blend strategy with soul. I don’t just talk sustainability or social change—I build ecosystems that make them practical and profitable. I can write a grant, design a growth campaign, produce a TikTok series, and coach a founder through a pivot—all with the same goal: helping mission-driven people dream bigger and act bigger.
At the end of the day, I’m here to help people transform their values into systems that actually work.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
That purpose without boundaries burns you out—and that real change doesn’t come from doing it all, but from doing what truly aligns.
Early in my journey, I thought impact meant saying “yes” to everything—every school, every idea, every opportunity to help. But I learned the hard way that saying yes to everything often means saying no to yourself. Burnout taught me that you can’t pour from an empty cup, and that sustainability has to start within before it can be scaled outward.
I also learned that systems don’t change just because the idea is good or the data is strong. They change because people connect with a story, see themselves in it, and are empowered with a role. That’s why I shifted from just building programs to also building platforms—platforms for education, for content, for conversation. Impact multiplies when you create something others can carry forward.
But the most personal lesson? You don’t need permission to start. Most of the meaningful progress I’ve made came from stepping out before everything was “ready.” Courage often looks like action in the face of uncertainty, not clarity.
Pricing:
- 1:1 Consulting & Strategy Session – $250/hour (sustainability, brand strategy, digital growth)
- Content Ecosystem Audit – $500 (includes SEO/social media analysis + 30-minute strategy call)
- 90-Day Growth Plan – $2,500 (includes full content calendar, KPI targets, and automation roadmap)
- Marketing & Systems Implementation (Monthly Retainer) – $1,500–$5,000/month depending on scope
- Workshops & Speaking Engagements – $1,000–$3,500 depending on location and audience size
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mrearthrebirth.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrearthrebirth
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrEarthRebirth
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsartain/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@mrearthrebirth
- Other: https://mrearthrebirth.substack.com
