My Most Authentic Life

What happens when your mind turns against you for nearly a decade? Before becoming a peak performance coach, entrepreneur, investor, and mental health advocate, Alex Wisch spent years navigating severe depression, financial collapse, isolation, and the slow unraveling of identity that can happen when life stops moving in the direction you imagined. This conversation explores what it means to rebui...

What happens when you finally let go of the pressure to become something? Chris Connell, an actor who has spent years navigating rejection, reinvention, and the pursuit of success, found clarity in an unexpected place. Not through booking roles or hitting milestones, but at his lowest point, questioning his worth and everything he thought he needed to become. In this conversation, we explore the t...

How far would you go for something that isn’t guaranteed to work? René Escobar Jr., a Canadian-Panamanian actor who stepped away from a traditional path in criminology, has spent years navigating what it means to pursue a career built on uncertainty. From early confidence to facing constant rejection, his journey sits at the intersection of obsession, sacrifice, and the tension of choosing somethi...

Recorded on location at Podcast Movement Evolutions during SXSW in Austin, this conversation explores what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start choosing differently. Jason Moore, host of the Zero To Travel podcast, has spent over a decade living an unconventional path. From constant travel and unexpected jobs to building one of the most recognized travel podcasts, his journey ref...

What happens when change stops being a choice and becomes survival? In media, in business, and in life, the old model no longer holds. Stability feels temporary. Careers shift. Entire industries move faster than expected. The question is no longer whether change is coming. It is whether we are prepared to meet it. This conversation with media cartographer Evan Shapiro explores what “change or die”...

Recorded on location at Web Summit in Lisbon, this special explores what happens when a week built around innovation reveals something more personal. The energy, the conversations, and the quiet moments in between point to a simple truth. You are never as far behind as you think. It is never too late to choose yourself. This conversation with Ben Girardet traces themes of fear, clarity, reinventio...

This is the third and final Moment in our series with Bryce North. This Moment dives into the mindset shift that every creator, founder, and builder faces. Bryce shares why fear, rejection, and repetition are part of the path, and why your first fifty attempts might fail before the next one finally hits. A raw reflection on momentum, trust, content, and the power of showing up even when it feels u...

A short reflection from My Most Authentic Life. Hit record. Press post. Let it live. It does not need to be perfect to matter. Showing up is the real work. Watch the full moment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWx3QZQQB0g&t=38s My Most Authentic Life Distributed by: Genuina Media Follow Fede Around the Web: Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargas YouTube: My Most Authentic Life Ch...

This Moment dives into why vulnerability works. Why the polished, unapproachable founder is fading, and why real stories create trust, connection, and visibility. Bryce North shares why audiences have stronger radar than ever for hype and sales tactics. When someone shares something real and human, it signals care, credibility, and leadership. Founders are not boring — they just need to articulate...

Sometimes the most honest move is to stop editing yourself and just press post. No perfect angle. No overthinking. Just you, showing up. A quick reflection from My Most Authentic Life. Listen for more stories and moments at: My Most Authentic Life My Most Authentic Life Distributed by: Genuina Media Follow Fede Around the Web: Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargas YouTube: My Most Aut...

In just four hours, Bryce North lost his startup, his team, his relationship, even his bike. That collapse became the start of real growth. This Moment captures a defining founder story. Proof that vulnerability, not polish, builds real trust. A raw story of loss, resilience, and rebuilding from zero. Bryce, founder of Don’t Be A Little Pitch , shares how hitting rock bottom opened unexpected door...

What does it mean to truly belong when your identity feels caught between worlds? For first-generation immigrants and anyone navigating cultural duality, that tension can shape everything — from family to career to community. Today’s guest, Julian Ritchie , is a first-generation Colombian Canadian and founder of Listo Calisto , an organization connecting and empowering Latin creatives across Canad...

What happens when adventure becomes more than a journey, when it forges trust, sharpens resilience, and deepens your connection to others? Erik Hatterscheidt , the founder of Freshline Moto Expedition Club , leads a global community of motorcycle explorers on epic, purpose-driven expeditions. Born from a love of the untamed and built on core values like Own Your Shit , Serve the Mission , Persist...

What happens when the thing you love becomes the thing that nearly destroys you? That’s the tension at the heart of Darren Hickman’s story. Darren grew up surrounded by creativity and independence, eventually building a career in advertising and launching ventures in organic skincare and renewable tech. But behind the passion and drive was an obsession that nearly cost him everything — his health,...

What happens when you finally hit your biggest milestone and instead of feeling free, you feel more pressure than ever? That’s the untold story behind startup success. This episode will change the way you think about success — and what comes after it. Today’s guest, Phil Lehoux, CEO and cofounder of Missive, built a thriving SaaS company from the ground up. But reaching $100K months didn’t bring t...

How do you explore new ground while staying rooted in what matters most? Tim Truax is an explorationist and the founder of PodSummit , Canada’s premier podcasting event. His vision centers on curiosity meeting connection, creating immersive communities where people feel like they belong. In this episode of My Most Authentic Life , Tim shares how he navigated reinvention, resilience, and the messy...

A short moment from My Most Authentic Life . Bryce North on why the messy parts of the founder journey are what truly build trust. Watch the full video episode: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MyMostAuthenticLife My Most Authentic Life Distributed by: Genuina Media Follow Fede Around the Web: Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargas YouTube: My Most Authentic Life Channel Website: www.mymost...

Welcome to My Most Authentic Life Host Fede Vargas speaks with Ash Amin, co-host of Toronto Talks AI and founder of Curious Media, about how reinvention often begins with curiosity. Ash opens up about the personal roots behind his journey — from a small town in Ontario to building tech-driven communities in one of the world’s most diverse cities. This episode explores how AI isn’t just a tool — it...

Welcome to My Most Authentic Life Host Fede Vargas sits down with Bryce North, founder and CEO of Don’t Be A Little Pitch, to explore how the hardest moments can bring the most clarity. After losing his startup, his team, and nearly everything he had built, Bryce rebuilt a business rooted in trust, emotional storytelling, and a deep commitment to showing up when it matters most. This episode explo...

Join host Fede Vargas for a focused check-in as My Most Authentic Life returns with a limited seven-episode run. After more than 100 episodes, the podcast steps forward with the same emotional depth and storytelling heart, now shared with more clarity and intention. These upcoming episodes continue to explore the pivots, reinventions, and inner shifts that shape meaningful lives. This isn’t a new...

Join host Fede Vargas for a quick hello and heartfelt update as My Most Authentic Life moves forward after surpassing 100 episodes. This check-in reflects on the upcoming transition to video, lessons learned from earlier creative attempts, and the emotional center that continues to guide the podcast’s next phase. More than a format change, this is a moment of creative alignment—rooted in human con...

Join host Fede Vargas for an honest and powerful conversation with Josh MacKinnon, founder and CEO of Do Good, a content company dedicated to authenticity and social impact. In this episode of Super Allies , Josh reflects on growing up closeted in a small town, coming out at 19, and how his view of allyship evolved through lived experience, travel, and leadership. Together, they unpack the deeper...

Join host Fede Vargas for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Mark Clayton, former NFL wide receiver turned entrepreneur. Mark opens up about the abrupt end to his football career, the slow and emotional process of letting go, and how faith and creativity helped him rebuild a new path. From childhood pivots to business breakthroughs, Mark’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, rei...

Join host Fede Vargas for an inspiring conversation with Dinah Chapman, a bold entrepreneur and mother who walked away from the corporate grind to build a thriving business and a life on her own terms. From selling everything to travel the world, to launching Little Trouble , Dinah shares her journey of taking big leaps, trusting her instincts, and redefining what success and balance truly mean. L...

Fede explores the meaning of living in the hyphen, the messy and expansive space between cultures, identities, and expectations, with guest Fernando Hurtado . Fernando is the founder of In The Hyphen , a YouTube channel dedicated to telling deeply researched, visually compelling stories about U.S. Latinos. After years as a journalist at NBC Universal covering major events like the Olympics, he too...