Seriously Authentic

By Larissa Victoria

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. Join Larissa as she ask... more

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March 14, 2024Caydie McCumber: What it’s like to let go of the identity you’ve always known
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 fair compensation to still-ingrained sexism in the creative industry. Caydie speaks to what it’s like to ride the highs and lows of the freelance industry from an honest and brave POV.

Larissa & Caydie chat:
What was it like growing up with 3 brothers and wanting to feel just as capable as the “boys”

How being homeschooled set Caydie up to be a freelance creative

Growing up poor, and how that motivated Caydie to better her situation

How Caydie was outspoken to her father as a child

How it’s easier to stick up for other people than to advocate for yourself

The impossibility of taking care of everyone’s needs

What it’s like to deal with friend clingy-ness

What it’s like to be a LinkedIn “Top Voice’

How Caydie sharing online has attracted clients and lost others

Caydie’s internet presence is a “persona” and not exactly who she is in her day-to-day

Caydie talks about calling out a billion dollar brand in her DMs

Caydie’s manifestations and how she is calling in being seen as capable

How hard it is to say no to work when you plan a vacation

The moment Caydie wanted to give up and walk away from photography

How picking a niche transformed Caydie’s business

Releasing the identity of being a photographer and focusing on human connection

Caydie’s new reframe around her romantic partnership of accepting the realities

Caydie’s Creative Supper Monthly dinner series
Follow Caydie:
Apply for the Creative’s Supper Club Bi-Monthly in-person LA dinner series

@caydiemccumber (LinkedIn + IG)

Learn more about Caydie at caydiemccumber.com
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Work with me (1:1 Coaching)
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January 04, 2024LIFE UPDATE: Moving & Manifestation
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’s big move
The first time Larissa made a big move during a breakup
Love-hate relationship with change
Keeping your manifestations private
Saying vs doing
Being a planner vs doer, and how some of us find it easy to take risks and others don’t
How being authentic is a big responsibility
How being a visionary means people won’t understand you
The power of patience
Larissa’s 5 years wellness journey and her takeaways
Not taking the people you love for granted and giving compliments
How people are our biggest mirrors
The biggest thing Larissa overcame this year
How Serena rescued two stray dogs
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December 28, 2023River Gallo: Love, Breakups, Miracles and Resurrection
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, produced, and co-starred in Ponyboi, the feature film will premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in the US Dramatic Competition section. They were also the subject of the critically acclaimed feature documentary EVERY BODY directed by Academy-award nominated director Julie Cohen.
In this conversation River & Larissa cover:
Love and letting go
River’s experience dating as an intersex, trans, non-binary human
River goes over their past of letting people in whose intentions are to use or objectify them
River speaks to what they have come up against in dating, including internalized homophobia, and how they feel they’ve been a “stomping ground for men to figure their shit out”
River breaks down what they are looking for sustainability in love to be liberated and free
Accepting someone fully allows you to discover your own desires
How what we think we want is not actually what we want
How ending a relationship is ultimately about loving yourself
The saddest part of a breakup is that you are breaking up with a part of yourself
Breakups trigger grief for River around who they were as well as an acceptance of the person that they are becoming
River’s thoughts on scarcity in dating
Maintaining hope and manifestation
River explains how dating makes them crave a long-term partner and how they are expanded by dating multiple people and learning what kind of partner they really want
Why sustainability in dating is so sexy
River breaks down how the people they date are a mirror of their own complicated relationship with themselves
River used to be a hopeless romantic but is now a hopeful romantic
River is curious about how to elapse time to skip the heartbreak
Growth can happen in quantum leaps
River speaks to how society wants us to get over grief and how we all need to honor it more, because we are changed forever
Being open to new beginnings in love

Follow River:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivergallo/
Ponyboi Sundance World Premiere Screening:

https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/656a0128fac9f44bfdc04033

River: https://www.rivergallo.com/about
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December 21, 2023Darryl Brown: How To Be A Founder That Goes Beyond Success To Legacy
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 by Darryl’s experience growing up and living in the Midwest. Darryl has partnered with brands such as Hollister, adidas, Mountain Dew and many more.

In this conversation Darryl & Larissa cover:
Growing up in Toledo, Ohio
Darryl’s workwear blue-collar background
Darryl speaks about how he has always been a visionary and had big dreams
How Darryl’s faith plays a big role in his business and how he got to where he is
Darryl speaks about his fear of failure
Darryl breaks down how, as a founder, you are your own brand a.k.a “walking billboard”
How being a founder is over glorified and is actually hard work and a lot of grinding
How leaving your 9-5 and starting your own business is trading one comfort zone for another
Darryl breaks down how the way he conducts himself is vital to his company's success
Darryl talks about how he is not interested in fame but is inserted in the work
Darryl’s experience standing up and advocating for himself to big brands
Darryl talks about gratitude he has for partnerships with Budlight, Mountain Dew, adidas
Letting go of people who feel unauthentic
Darryl talks about his newfound authentic love

Follow Darryl:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knarlydb/

Darryl’s Brands:
Midwest Kids: https://www.wemidwestkids.com/
Darryl Brown: https://darrylbrown.com/

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Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”
Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board
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December 14, 2023Charlie Henderson: How To Talk About Intimacy
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 fullest expression of their desires. Charlie’s teachings draw on the ancient traditions of Tantra, Yoga, and Taoism and blend them with Western neuroscience, psychology, and trauma healing.

In this conversation Charlie & Larissa cover:
Charlie’s formative childhood memories
Charlie’s deep relationship with their sister and how they learned how to practice boundaries first with their sister
Charlie explains the first boundary they put in place around being “too sensitive”
Charlie talks about retiring from their 20-year dance career
How Charlie’s time in college started them down the path of getting interested in intimacy and an intuitive relationship with their body
Charlie speaks to their biggest hangup around intimacy and pleasure
How everyone experiences seasons in sexuality
Charlie talks about how they used to just want to be a generic life coach and how that shifted for them
What it was like to step into the title of sex and intimacy coach
How Charlie balances family and business
Charlie speaks about how their people-pleaser had to die to embrace being an intimacy and empowerment coach
Charlie speaks to how we all are performative in relationships, and outside of it
Charlie shares a hack to have better intimacy with your partner, which involves giving less
Charlie shares how they set clear boundaries at the beginning of dating
Charlie recounts a hot dating experience
Charlie breaks down how jealousy and judgment can be teachers to shed light on our desires
Charlie breaks down what they see as authentic jealousy vs. taught jealous

Follow Charlie:
Coaching: https://charlie-henderson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliehenderson_coaching/?hl=en

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Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”
Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board
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58min
December 07, 2023Torii Wolfe : How To Be A Soft Warrior
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 connect to their inner spiritual world. Torii recently released a new album, Below The Mouth you can find on all platforms.

In this conversation Torii & Larissa cover:
Torii’s connection with their grandmother
Torii’s relationship with spirituality
Balancing a to-do list with creating and how those are often at odds
How Toriii feels most “human” and on a set routine in a relationship
What a day alone looks like for Torii
Torii feels most creative when they are sleepless
What it is like for Torii to channel
How Torii started building worlds to feel safer as a child
How Torii defines their music as soft warrior vibes, and what that means
The pressure Torii has experienced to the label of “female artist” despite it being completely misaligned with their gender identity
What it is like for Torii as a queer, nonbinary artist
Torii emphasizes the power of empathy and seeing others as babies
Getting top surgery
Torii speaks to wanting to be famous
How Torii views self-worth being tied to money
How much time Torii spends on the business end of things vs time making music
How entrepreneurs see every purchase as tying back to their business

Follow Torii:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0gQUFEKXImWBs4OV2oLJPv
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/?hl=en

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Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”
Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board

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November 30, 2023Harry Heng: How To Keep Your Humanity In Hollywood
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 industry.
Harry also mentors folks interested in breaking into the film industry, sharing his knowledge, wisdom, and skill with the next generation. He is dedicated to creating more awareness of genuine and compassionate leadership in the film industry.
In this conversation Harry & Larissa cover:
The 6th-grade teacher that changed the trajectory of Harry’s life
The moment Harry realized he was smart for the first time
How Harry got his start in Hollywood
What the 2 years Harry worked for free were like
Harry speaks on how he was motivated to do whatever it took to buy his parents a liquor store
Harry speaks about his current goal to reclaim his confidence and courage
Harry talks about the feelings surrounding his divorce
How Harry believes he’s passed up career opportunities and his regret over letting them pass by
Harry breaks down how he feels imposter syndrome and how he sees other people struggling within the film industry
How Harry defines being authentic as being the same person in every room
Harry talks about the scarcity that exists in the freelance world
Harry’s take on creating a healthier film industry standardization
How to create better leadership in the Hollywood industry

Follow Harry:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryheng/
Check out films Harry has worked on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryheng/
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Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”
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November 23, 2023Caley Alyssa: The Power Of Being Vulnerable On The Internet
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 features physical movement, yoga, yoga Nidra, breath work, and meditation. Caley is a yoga nidra expert. She launched her first yoga nidra teacher training certification program in 2023: Academy of Yogic Sleep.
In this conversation Caley & Larissa cover:
Caley defines her mission to help women succeed in all areas of life
Caley speaks about how her ex-boyfriend is her biggest teacher in life and helped her reconnect with her intuition
How Caley learns her greatest lessons in relationships and her story of meeting the love of her life, Ben
Being perpetually in a relationship and choosing not to repeat the same negative patterns
The importance of asking for consent when sharing about your romantic partner online
How having hard conversations is a maker of growth and creates intimacy
How good sex is tied to career success
How to build non-sexual intimacy and increase libido
How women/femmes fall into the caretaker people-pleaser role
Treating romantic relationships like jobs and creating internal review systems
The outdated stigma around being in the service industry and wanting to make money
How Caley used to be most afraid of failing and how she redirected that energy into inspiration
The power of being honest and vulnerable and how it connects you to others
Caley’s relationship with her life coach
How rare it is to experience a positive and loving goodbye
The Academy of Yogic Sleep
How not wearing makeup 24/7 is feeling most authentic to Caley

Try the Caley Alyssa app: https://www.caleyalyssa.com/caley-alyssa-app
Follow Caley:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleyalyssa/?hl=en
Learn about the Academy of Yogic Sleep: https://www.academyofyogicsleep.org/

Work with Caley: https://www.caleyalyssa.com/30-day-intensive-embodiment-immersion
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1h 15min
November 16, 2023Amir Armstrong: How Self-Love Is Your Legacy
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 is to foster community while getting people active. Deadstock Run Club has partnered with fitness brands like Nike, New Balance, and more.
In this conversation Amir & Larissa cover:
Amir’s early childhood
Amir’s grandma’s influence and her legacy of helping other people out
Meeting Ian Williams and connecting with Deadstock Coffee Community
Moving from Philly to Portland, the culture shock, and being new to a city
Deadstock’s Run Club’s mission to make running accessible to everyone
Amir’s experience working with household brand names
How advertising can be opportunistic while also creating impactful change
Amir defines what starving his ego means to him
How Amir embraces self-love
How self-care is a form of productivity, and how counter-intuitive that is
The number one thing holding people back from going after their dreams is self-comparison
Amir defines what he calls an “Off the porch moment,” aka going after what you want
How sometimes some things inside of us have to die so we can start anew
How Deadstock Run Club was a healing space for people at the beginning of the pandemic
How Amir is practicing seeing asking for help as a strength
How Amir is redefining his relationship with grief
Follow Deadstock Run Club here: https://www.instagram.com/deadstockrunclub/
Follow Amir:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_am.1r_/

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Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”
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 is to foster community while getting people active. Deadstock Run Club has partnered with fitness brands like Nike, New Balance, and more.
In this conversation Amir & Larissa cover:
Amir’s early childhood
Amir’s grandma’s influence and her legacy of helping other people out
Meeting Ian Williams and connecting with Deadstock Coffee Community
Moving from Philly to Portland, the culture shock, and being new to a city
Deadstock’s Run Club’s mission to make running accessible to everyone
Amir’s experience wo
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November 09, 2023Leah Tavares: How Giving Back Gives You Confidence
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 in need. She has donated hundreds of pairs of Air Force 1s nationally and globally. Other 1s mission, in Leah’s words, is to “strengthen our give-back mentality together and make every season giving season.” Leah was recently awarded AdAge’s Leading Women Rising Stars of 2023 for her philanthropic work and contributions to marketing and advertising.
In this conversation Leah & Larissa cover:
Leah’s early childhood in Boston
Cape Verdean culture
How Leah’s mom is her biggest influence
How being kind and emotionally connected is a superpower
What it means to be a good person
How Other 1s was founded
What it takes to be seen as the face of a non-profit
How to make giving back cool
How to give back on your own terms
Re-writing the AF1 narrative
Haters & doubters
How AF1’s empower us
The fear of not doing enough
Other1s marketing strategy
Other1s big vision

Learn more about Other1s here: https://www.other1sfoundation.org/
Follow Leah:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahraetavares/?hl=en
Donate to Other1s: https://account.venmo.com/u/other1sfoundation

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=en
Book a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHa
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FAQs about Seriously Authentic:

How many episodes does Seriously Authentic have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.