My Most Authentic Life

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.

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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 doors. By embracing vulnerability and storytelling, he turned total loss into the foundation for growth. This conversation explores resilience, entrepreneurship, startup collapse, and the power of trust in leadership.

Listen for a glimpse into how storytelling can shape your next chapter.
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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 Canada’s media industry. His journey explores identity, cultural reconnection, and the power of community.

In this episode, we dive into Julian’s personal search for belonging, the inspiration behind The Latin Forum, and the growing opportunities for Latin creatives in Canada and beyond. It’s a conversation about identity, culture, and building something bigger than yourself.

You’ll learn:

How growing up “Latino light” shaped Julian’s identity journey

Why language and cultural loss impact belonging — and how to reclaim both

The origin story of Listo Calisto and The Latin Forum

The untapped opportunities for Latin creatives in Canada’s media industry

Why community-driven collaboration is the key to long-term success

This is a masterclass in belonging, identity, and building spaces where creatives can thrive.

Listo Calisto: https://listocalisto.com
Julian Ritchie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianritchie
Watch the full video conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mymostauthenticlife

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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 with Purpose, and Leave It Better, Freshline is more than a club. It is a space for transformation, connection, and leadership through shared challenge.

This episode goes beyond the thrill of riding. It explores how immersive challenges in remote terrain can spark emotional growth, build trust, and create deeper connections with ourselves and others.

If you have been craving growth through discomfort or connection through bold action, this episode will resonate deeply.

You’ll learn:

How Freshline’s values cultivate trust through vulnerability and shared responsibility

Why facing the unknown side by side builds deeper human bonds

Stories from Erik’s personal path to leading expeditions and building community

What “Leave It Better” means in exploration, leadership, and life

How physical challenges unlock emotional depth and transformation

This episode is a masterclass in leading through adventure. It is an invitation to grow, connect, and transform.

Links
Freshline Moto Expedition Club
Erik Hatterscheidt on LinkedIn
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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, his relationships, and his sense of purpose.

In this conversation, Darren shares how sunlight became more than just energy for him. It became a guide — in his business, his creativity, and his personal reinvention. This episode is about clarity, obsession, and finding new meaning when the drive to succeed goes too far.

For founders and creatives alike, it’s a story of resilience, curiosity, and the courage to start again.

You’ll learn:

Why obsession can fuel innovation but also threaten balance

The hidden toll of entrepreneurial drive when left unchecked

How clarity and curiosity can reshape a career path

Why independence and creativity are worth protecting

How sunlight became both a metaphor and a mission in Darren’s work

This is a masterclass in turning obsession into clarity and transforming setbacks into new beginnings.

Card On Guard: https://cardonguard.com
Darren Hickman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenhickman
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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 the relief he expected. Instead, it left him with exhaustion, hidden struggles, and the need to rebuild trust in himself.

For founders and creatives alike, this conversation is about redefining success, choosing resilience over control, and learning how curiosity fuels personal growth in business, life, and parenting.

You’ll learn:

Why startup milestones can leave you feeling empty instead of fulfilled

The hidden pressures that come with bootstrapped success

How to rebuild trust with yourself after setbacks

Why resilience matters more than control in business and life

How to redefine success on your own terms and lead with authenticity

This is a masterclass in how to stop chasing milestones and start living with more clarity, curiosity, and resilience.

Links
Missive: https://missiveapp.com
Phil Lehoux on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plehoux/
Watch the full video conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmA3MK0wEwg&t=189s

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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 middle while balancing family, career, and passion. He opens up about the lessons behind building PodSummit, the challenges of creating something that feels more like a reunion than a conference, and the power of staying grounded while exploring new possibilities.

You’ll learn:

How curiosity fuels connection, creativity, and personal growth

Why managing multiple personal identities requires thoughtful compartmentalization

How to design authentic community experiences that resonate

Why reinvention can be subtle and intentional rather than dramatic

What it takes to spark a movement rooted in belonging and collaboration

This is a masterclass in creating spaces where heart, purpose, and creativity converge.

PodSummit
Tim Truax on LinkedIn
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A short moment from My Most Authentic Life. Bryce North on why the messy parts of the founder journey are what truly build trust.

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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’s a lens through which we can rediscover healing, purpose, and the power of showing up fully. Through honest reflection and real-world insight, Ash shares how grief, growth, and friendship helped him reshape his story and create spaces where others can do the same.

What You’ll Learn

How loss can catalyze creative reinvention

The importance of staying curious — especially when starting over

Why AI can be a tool for connection, not just efficiency

What it takes to build inclusive spaces in tech and media

How to balance ambition with vulnerability

Episode Highlights
[00:00] Starting with curiosity and emotional honesty
[03:30] Ash’s small-town upbringing and early identity questions
[06:00] Discovering diversity and self-acceptance at university
[08:45] Moving abroad and expanding perspective
[11:30] The quiet grief of losing a friend and its long tail
[14:20] How curiosity became a healing response
[18:10] Starting Toronto Talks AI as a space for real conversation
[22:00] Why AI and creativity aren’t opposites
[26:00] The rise of Curious Media and rethinking what media can do
[29:30] Letting go of the need to prove something
[33:00] Redefining success through service and presence

About the Guest
Ash Amin is the co-host of Toronto Talks AI and founder of Curious Media, a storytelling platform that uses technology to explore growth, healing, and community. A creative entrepreneur and technologist, Ash has led AI-driven campaigns and cultural content across North America, while staying grounded in his belief that curiosity is the first step toward real connection.

Follow Ash Amin
Instagram: @ashamin.jpg
LinkedIn: Ash Amin
Toronto Talks AI: @torontotalksai

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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 explores the shift from chasing validation to building credibility. Bryce shares how rock bottom became a turning point, how vulnerability transformed his leadership style, and why story is not about being the hero but helping others shine. It’s a conversation for anyone navigating change, rebuilding after a setback, or rethinking what it means to grow.

What You’ll Learn

Why founders aren't bad storytellers — they're just not collecting the right stories

How vulnerability becomes a trust-building advantage

Two key principles that shape credibility

What makes a story emotionally resonant and sticky

Why people buy better versions of themselves

How to stay consistent even when no one is watching

Episode Highlights
[00:00] Why rough edges build trust
[03:00] Bryce’s four-hour unraveling: betrayal, breakup, and collapse
[06:00] Rebuilding through emotional storytelling
[07:30] Two rules for building authentic trust
[10:00] Storytelling as a tool for leadership and credibility
[13:00] The difference between trust generation and lead generation
[20:00] Inside the Media Mastery Framework
[24:00] Why most PR strategies fall flat
[27:00] How emotional origin stories give brands staying power
[30:00] Building credibility through others' transformation stories
[33:00] What it means to keep going when no one is watching

About the Guest
Bryce North is the founder and CEO of Don’t Be A Little Pitch, a modern PR and storytelling company that helps founders and creatives build trust through emotionally resonant narratives. After losing his first startup, Bryce rebuilt from the ground up and now teaches others how to become the trusted source in their space using his Media Mastery Framework.

Follow Bryce North
Instagram: @brycenorth
LinkedIn: Bryce North
Website: dontbealittlepitch.com
Instagram (Company): @dontbealittlepitch

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