Seriously Authentic

Welcome to Seriously Authentic Season 3! Larissa chats with Kyle, social media manager at HOKA and ultra-marathon runner. Kyle talks about his unlikely journey to discovering his love for running despite being told from a young age not to pursue it, why his thoughts on if he considers himself a competitive person have changed, what it was like to support his wife during her ultra and just how good...

This week Larissa chats with Molly McGlynn an award-winning writer and director. Molly’s second feature film Fitting in (fka Bloody Hell), starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, had its World Premiere at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section in March 2023. Molly has TV credits on Wonder Years and Big Door Prize. She also hosts a podcast called Hello My Mom is Dead with Molly McGlynn. Laris...

(VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) This week, Larissa sits down to tell some of her latest boundaries stories that she’s never shared before alongside her sister Serena. Larissa & Serena chat: Larissa’s boundary storytime What it means to grey rock How being boring is a helpful way to make people loose interest in you How triggering boundaries are Having boundaries with people we...

This week Larissa speaks with Mimi Munoz, Cannes Silver Lion recipient and Executive Producer. Mimi is a first-generation Vietnamese-American daughter of refugees. Mimi has produced award-winning social impact films “The Myth” and “Call it Covid.” Mimi is the Global Creative Producer for Wieden + Kennedy. Mimi tells stories of people and marginalized communities. She is an advisor for Asiancy, Wie...

(VIDEO PODCAST SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) This week, join Larissa on her first solo and video episode. Larissa Seriously Authentic Host goes in-depth on her current struggles with social media. Larissa chats: Planning more lifestyle and vlog content Her feed used to be hyper-curated How interning at Seventeen Magazine influenced Larissa's idea social media The idea that constructing an image on so...

This week, Larissa speaks with Marijke McCandless, mindfulness Life Coach, and author. Marijke McCandless is a mindfulness life coach. Marijke’s second book, Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present,  is a unique and playful guide for anyone feeling disconnected from their vitality and uninspired to make a change. It is coming out in July. She leads a popular online writing practice c...

This week, Larissa speaks with Sam Mirpoorian , an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker. Sam explores societal themes at the intersection of time, isolation, health, and science. Sam has been busy promoting his first documentary feature, Greener Pastures, which follows 4 farmers across the Midwest. It documents their day-to-day lives on small multigenerational farms over the course of 5 years....

This week, Larissa speaks with Lauren Yoshiko, the cannabis author and journalist. Lauren Yoshiko is a cannabis journalist who just published her first book, Green Scenes: A Guide to Legal Cannabis Destinations, in the US. Lauren got her start writing about weed under a fake name at Portland alt-weekly Willamette Week in 2014. Lauren was afraid she would lose her finance day job if anyone found ou...

This week, Larissa speaks with Simone Jackson, Global Brand Manager of Spotify and Forbes 30 Under 30 2024, Marketing & Advertising Recipient. Simone Jackson leads global marketing initiatives and brand campaigns for Spotify, including this year's Spotify Wrapped. She was recently awarded Forbes 30 Under 30, 2024 Marketing & Advertising. As a former D1 athlete, Simone has gone on to ac...

This week, Larissa speaks with Jon Chema, cinematographer. Jon Chema is a cinematographer who grew up working on Country Music videos. He started out pre-med and transitioned into film, working his way up on sets and camera departments. His love for film took him to LA. He has worked with artists such as the Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Toyota, as well as house-name brands like Apple. Jon is a member of...

This week, Larissa speaks with Caydie McCumber, photographer and LinkedIn Vigilante. Caydie McCumber is a Top Voice on Linked-In (15K + followers) and a freelance photographer /director with a focus on active and healthy content. Caydie is an industry expert with 15 + years as a commercial photographer/ director. She is not afraid to advocate for her community, weighing in on issues ranging from f...

Larissa asked her sister Serena to be a guest co-host in this extra special episode to wrap up season 1. Larissa is the one in the hot seat getting vulnerable. She talks to Serena about her big move and why her New Year's resolution is to keep her manifestations private. If you are considering a big life change, this episode is for you. In this conversation Larissa & Serena cover: Larissa...

River is an artist, actor, and hopeful romantic. River is not afraid to welcome love in but also to let it go. If you are at a crossroads in love, this episode is for you. In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with  River Gallo, River (they/them) is a GLAAD award-winning Salvadoran-American filmmaker, actor, writer, model, and intersex activist from New Jersey. River wrote, produc...

Darryl is an expert at advocating for his brands and pioritzing the work over success, hear how he got there. In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with  Darryl Brown, Darryl is a fashion designer, founder & Creative Director of Darryl Brown and Midwest Kids clothing brands. Darryl’s brands are a modern take on the heritage of blue-collar workwear and are directly influenced b...

Charlie uses sensitivity as their greatest superpower, if you want to learn how to communicate with your intimate partner, this episode is for you.  In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with Charlie Henderson. Charlie is an intimacy and empowerment coach. Charlie supports their clients in experiencing an authentic relationship with themselves, true liberation of the body, and the...

Torii is dedicated to being authentic in every room. No matter what the stakes are, hear their story here.  In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with Torii Wolf singer/songwriter. Torii’s music is centered on the human experience. Their music transcends genre, gender, time, space, and different planes of existence. Torii’s music seeks to create a bridge for the listener to connec...

Harry wants to change the film industry one relationship at a time, listen to his plan here. In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with Harry Heng, a successful 1st AC who has worked with the most successful directors on Oppenheimer, Nope, Ad Astra and so many more.  Harry is a born leader who is interested in creating standardization and healthier relationships within the film in...

Caley has mastered the art of sharing vulnerably and deeply on the internet. Hear how she got there. In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with Embodiment Coach Caley Alyssa, founder of Caley Alyssa App, the Academy of Yogic Sleep. Caley guides women to become stewards of their health, wealth, and magnetism through mindset and strategy practices. Founder of Caley Alyssa App, which...

Amir loves himself fully, deeply, and, above all, unapologetically. Hear how he does it. In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with Amir Armstrong, co-founder of the Deadstock Run Club organized by Deadstock Coffee. Deadstock Run Club is a community-based run club that meets weekly on Tuesday evenings in Chinatown in the heart of Portland, OR. Amir and his co-founder's goal i...

Leah refines what it means to start a non-profit and how it helped her find her inner confidence. Here is her story.  In this episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with award-winning philanthropist and founder Leah Tavares. Leah Tavares, founder of Other 1s Foundation, a non-profit established in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Other 1s donates new & used Air Force 1s to those...

Haile is living for their inner child first and foremost. Find out how and why. In this first episode of Seriously Authentic, Larissa speaks with bodyworker, ceremonialist, and musician Haile Meirow. Haile runs a private practice of healing arts out of Portland, Oregon.  Haile recently released 7 Ways to Medicine, a meditation album, in collaboration with Thomas Worm’s book sharing the same name....

Premieres Nov 2nd, 2023. The biggest regret dying people have is that they didn't have the courage to live an authentic life for themselves. Larissa is on a mission to change that one person at a time. You've heard "authentic" thrown around as a buzzword. Join Larissa as she asks the burning questions to founders, directors, entrepreneurs, musicians, and activists, teasing out...