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 a cup of noodles can taste when you're running a hundred miles. Follow Kyle here: IG: @upwardprogress LinkedIn: Kyle McCall Follow Larissa here: IG: @larissavictoria LinkedIn: Larissa Board Find SA on IG at @seriouslyauthenticpodcast

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. Larissa & Molly chat: What Molly was like in middle school Molly’s Irish heritage and growing up the youngest of 5 girls in Pleasantville New Jersey How weird it is to have divorced parents A gut sense of not being like her peers Not being able to articulate the sense of uneasiness around her Making amends to our bodies after abandoning them Working out and mental health Molly’s sober journey How everyone suffers from some “-ism” Going on a silent retreat How intimidating meditating is When people think they know you, but they don’t, and how weird that is Alchemizing hardship Hello My Mom is Dead podcast Grief and the absurd How intense people are about labels and how it’s pointless Stopping pretending we are all fine Follow Molly: @MollyMaryMcGlynn (IG) Learn more about Molly at: mollymarymcglynn.com Listen to Hello my Mom is Dead podcast Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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, Wieden + Kennedy’s Asian ERG. Mimi and her work have been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Ad Age, and Adweek. Larissa & Mimi chat: Being a kid, being shy, and keeping your head down Wanting to make her parents proud more than anything else Growing up in a family that was in survival mode Mimi feeling it was necessary for her to experience being shy and withdrawn as a kid because her story resonates with people today How important it is for her to show her two daughters how to love themselves and embrace all the things that make them unique How Mimi moves through the world so unapologetically Making Call it Covid regardless of the consequences to help her community The angry late-night phone call that led to Call it Covid How exhausting it is to try and be everything for someone else Advocating for others and how Mimi’s love language is words of affirmation Imposter syndrome and how Mimi was approached to work at Wieden + Kennedy Trying hard to replicate what success looked like in the workplace, and how that never worked because she didn’t look like them or have their experience Fashion insecurities and role models Not apologizing for how you feel Elevating more voices not just celebrities Mimi’s Superpower and her new podcast “Hi Love with Mimi” Letting go of needing to give all parts of yourself to friendships Follow Mimi: @mimitieuvo (IG) Mimi Munoz (LinkedIn) Check out Mimi’s films callitcovid.com Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

(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 social media would make her cool Workaholism & social media Life coaching and how it changed Larissa’s relationship with social media Comparing yourself to your hypothetical self The emotional roller coaster that is social media The feeling of being “okay” but just feeling bleh General anxiety Status & capitalism Having boundaries in the friend circle Realizing different friends don’t fit into your life anymore How hard it is to have boundaries is hard as an adult It’s okay not to have all the answers Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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 called Write Now Mind, which has been called out by media icons such as Arianna Huffington. She also leads guided awareness practice sessions, called Juicy Practices for Getting Present, plus other immersion experiences in meditation, writing, and enlivenment. Larissa & Marijke chat: The challenges Marijke faced in her 36-year marriage How she and her husband choose to get to know one another on a deeper level Experiencing childhood sexual trauma Shame and facing the parts of our lives that had unknowingly affected us What it felt like to talk about shame and secrets for the first time Writing a memoir under a pen name Why Marijke chose to write under a pen name and not her real name Feeling it was unfair to have her story affect her family How her pen name allowed her not to feel her identity was forever attached to victimhood Dealing with perfectionism as a writer When Marijke hit rock bottom at a silent retreat Marijke’s freeing moment of realizing she is inadequate and will always be Her book Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present Why use “naked” in the title of a self-help book Using nakedness as a metaphor for what it’s like to shed outdated identities Shaking up stigmas around body image and ageism How the self-help world can feel so serious and stuffy Adding more play to self-help The importance of not taking your job too seriously Follow Marijke: @MarijkeMcCandless (IG / LinkedIn) Learn more about Marijke at: marijkemccandless.com Check out Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present Link to Inner Striptease Starter kit Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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. The film is about mental health, industry nation, food production, and climate change. Sam started out doing everything: producing, directing, and driving hundreds of miles. Along the way, he got funding and support from Emmy-nominated producers. Greener Pastures was acquired by PBS and is now being screened. Larissa & Sam chat: Growing up under pressure to excel, influenced by his father's Iranian heritage His father, a tech supervisor, exposing Sam to technology and filming everything with a camcorder, which kickstarted Sam’s love for hands-on storytelling Whether it was worth it to have a childhood so focused on the hustle and grind Sam championing mental health during the making of Greener Pastures Mental health’s connection to shame and secrecy The importance of “just listening” The 5 years making greener pastures, crashing on farmers’ couches, starting with no money Thinking Greener Pastures was never going to get finished When a mentor told Sam his characters were not compelling Driving across the Midwest alone: Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin Social sacrifice, not seeing friends or dating Submitting Greener Pastures to 18 film festivals, rejected by all of them Starting with no money to linking up with David & Linda Cornfield Emmy Award-Winning Producers and getting funding money Sam’s pitching story, and being honest that he was 25 years old, had no producer, and was shooting sorority videos on the weekends Self-comparison on social media Future filmmaking dreams. Top of the list, making a high school basketball story Letting go of over-promising under-delivering Feeling like an adult for the first time Follow Sam: @WorkofSam (IG) Check out Greener Pastures Screen Greener Pastures on PBS Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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 out. After weed was legalized in Oregon, Lauren was on the front lines of reporting about weed before it was mainstream and went on to cover all facets of legal cannabis. She has been published in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast, Thrillist, and Broccoli Magazine. Larissa & Lauren chat: Growing up in a small town playing dress up with her little sister and needing to create your own fun Being 5th generation Japanese American in a majority white small town Lauren wanted to be "popular" in student body government, ran for homecoming queen Having friends with different political views taught Lauren not to be afraid of having disagreements with friends and respecting her friend's different POVs The feeling of being culturally "white" with zero sense of Asian identity outside of the bi-annual trip to an Asian food store Smoking weed, allowed Lauren to be more introspective Moving out of Roseburg to Santa Cruz for college and feeling so un-asian for the first time and wanting to fit in to the western expectations of beauty and be blonde Lauren lived with her Grandma after college, and realizing she has a legacy of Japanese American life in Portland, OR Labels and nationalism are overrated and create division Lauren recounts how scary it is to be a woman who is outspoken about the weed industry; a lot of women don't talk about smoking weed Lauren has bonded more with people because of shared interests & and not solely shared heritage In 2014, Lauren shared writing about weed under a fake name for Willamette Week while still working a day job The mentorship & master class in editing Lauren received at Broccoli Mag and the evolution of Sticky Bits News The red tape around cannabis advertising and marketing Lauren's book Green Scenes, the first-ever travel guide to cool, ethically-operated legal cannabis destinations across the US Lauren talks about the reward of telling people's stories, from family weed lounges in Boston to horse healing and weed Follow Lauren: @laurenyoshiko (IG / LinkedIn) Sign up for Sticky Bits News Check out Green Scenes: A Guide to Legal Cannabis Destinations in the US Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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 acquire a roster of Advertising awards from industry heads like ADCOLOR to the American Advertising Federation. Simone spends her free time as a mentor at 4A and Spotify's PULSE Fellowship Program, a 1-year creative development program for Black professionals. Larissa & Simone chat: Simone talks about how she had a “resume at 9” and was born ambitious Simone’s parents encouraged her to try new things How being a motivated “can do” kid can cause perfectionism Being a D1 track athlete and how those were “the best years” of Simone’s life Not being afraid to own ambition and confidence How the question “What do you do for fun?” can be embarrassing if you are solely goal focused and don’t have outside interests Simone shares how she even thought about monetizing her hobby. Then took a step back, and reframed that mindset to leave the business hat off and just do it because she loved it How asking the question: “What did you love you when you were a kid?” is a way to unlock your authenticity Being off IG allows Simone to not justify what she wants and desires through the lens of others The surprise of realizing who is not staying in touch when you're off IG How easy it is to put off building community when you won’t be in a place for long, but how rewarding it can be to find community no matter how short or long your stay there What it is like to receive more public attention for 30 Under 30, and how people suddenly come out of the woodwork to reconnect Simone talks about the duality of being a private person with a public persona Good leadership is knowing you are not alone in decision-making, you need to let people in, and consult people Leadership is encouraging people to show up as themselves The connection between being authentic and having boundaries How assumptions are part of people-pleasing How Simone encourages getting feedback from the people she cares about and wants to have an open dialogue about how people perceive her Letting go of the pressure to do “everything that I thought I was going to do” How Simone is enjoying binging reality TV Follow Simone: Simoneljackson (Linkedin) Learn more about Simone at www.simonelynelle.com Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn + IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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 IATSE 600 (International Cinematographers Guild). Larissa & Jon chat: Growing up in the midwest (Flint, Michigan) Deciding to become a Dr & start Pre Med then hating it Moving to Nashville and realizing working in film could provide a sustainable income Getting into the industry, working at internships, camera houses, and with friends The dichotomy of working as a cinematographer—using both the right and left brain How it’s more than shooting. It’s managing people During the first year living in LA not booking any local LA jobs The freelancer mentality of “working even on vacation.” Getting to the place in your career where you can say no COVID forcing a pause & Experiencing social burnout Learning how to appreciate life off-set The creative challenges of being a cinematographer The process of constantly checking the ego Why day rates are so high Taylor Swift is the definition of authenticity Perfectionism & perspective Scrappy films and short music videos vs. 6-month Marvel movies Letting go of posting constantly to social media as a creative Follow Jon: @jchema (IG) Learn more about Jon at jonchema.com Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

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 Follow Larissa: Sign up for Seriously Authentic Newsletter with resources, tips, insights on how to be your most authentic self to achieve your dream life. @larissavictoria (LinkedIn IG) Work with me (1:1 Coaching) Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears” Talent Advisor Serena Board

(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’re not close with The pain/trauma around boundaries How vulnerable having boundaries is How boundaries make us less open Being afraid of what people will think of us when we put up boundaries People who forget/don’t acknowledge boundaries Serena’s favorite boundary Boundary alter egos Follow and connect with all things @SeriouslyAuthentic across Instagram and YouTube. STREAM SERIOUSLY AUTHENTIC: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Follow Larissa: @larissavictora Follow Serena: @serenaboard Talent Advisor: Serena Board Original music by Haile Meirow “inside your tears”

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 breakupLove-hate relationship with changeKeeping your manifestations privateSaying vs doingBeing a planner vs doer, and how some of us find it easy to take risks and others don’tHow being authentic is a big responsibility How being a visionary means people won’t understand youThe power of patience Larissa’s  5 years wellness journey and her takeawaysNot taking the people you love for granted and giving compliments How people are  our biggest mirrors The biggest thing Larissa overcame this yearHow Serena rescued two stray dogs Follow Serena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenaboard/Follow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board

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 goRiver’s experience dating as an intersex, trans, non-binary humanRiver goes over their past of letting people in whose intentions are to use or objectify themRiver 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 freeAccepting someone fully allows you to discover your own desires How what we think we want is not actually what we wantHow ending a relationship is ultimately about loving yourselfThe saddest part of a breakup is that you are breaking up with a part of yourselfBreakups trigger grief for River around who they were as well as an acceptance of the person that they are becomingRiver’s thoughts on scarcity in datingMaintaining 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 wantWhy sustainability in dating is so sexyRiver breaks down how the people they date are a mirror of their own complicated relationship with themselvesRiver used to be a hopeless romantic but is now a hopeful romanticRiver is curious about how to elapse time to skip the heartbreakGrowth can happen in quantum leapsRiver speaks to how society wants us to get over grief and how we all need to honor it more, because we are changed foreverBeing open to new beginnings in loveFollow River: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivergallo/Ponyboi Sundance World Premiere Screening: https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/656a0128fac9f44bfdc04033River:  https://www.rivergallo.com/aboutFollow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board

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 backgroundDarryl speaks about how he has always been a visionary and had big dreamsHow Darryl’s faith plays a big role in his business and how he got to where he isDarryl speaks about his fear of failureDarryl 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 grindingHow leaving your 9-5 and starting your own business is trading one comfort zone for anotherDarryl breaks down how the way he conducts himself is vital to his company's successDarryl talks about how he is not interested in fame but is inserted in the workDarryl’s experience standing up and advocating for himself to big brandsDarryl talks about gratitude he has for partnerships with Budlight, Mountain Dew, adidas Letting go of people who feel unauthenticDarryl 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/Follow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board

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 sexualityCharlie talks about how they used to just want to be a generic life coach and how that shifted for themWhat 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 coachCharlie 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 lessCharlie shares how they set clear boundaries at the beginning of datingCharlie recounts a hot dating experienceCharlie 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 jealousFollow Charlie: Coaching: https://charlie-henderson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliehenderson_coaching/?hl=enFollow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board

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 grandmotherTorii’s relationship with spirituality Balancing a to-do list with creating and how those are often at oddsHow Toriii feels most “human” and on a set routine  in a relationshipWhat a day alone looks like for ToriiTorii feels most creative when they are sleeplessWhat it is like for Torii to channelHow 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 babiesGetting top surgeryTorii speaks to wanting to be famous How Torii views self-worth being tied to moneyHow much time Torii spends on the business end of things vs time making musicHow entrepreneurs see every purchase as tying back to their business Follow Torii:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0gQUFEKXImWBs4OV2oLJPvInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/?hl=enFollow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”Talent manager / content editor: Serena BoardWe use the podcast editing service, Next Day Podcast

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 lifeThe moment Harry realized he was smart for the first timeHow Harry got his start in HollywoodWhat the 2 years Harry worked for free were likeHarry 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 courageHarry talks about the feelings surrounding his divorce How Harry believes he’s passed up career opportunities and his regret over letting them pass byHarry breaks down how he feels imposter syndrome and how he sees other people struggling within the film industryHow Harry defines being authentic as being the same person in every roomHarry talks about the scarcity that exists in the freelance world Harry’s take on creating a healthier film industry standardizationHow to create better leadership in the Hollywood industryFollow Harry:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryheng/Check out films Harry has worked on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryheng/Follow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”Talent manager / content editor: Serena Board

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 lifeCaley 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, BenBeing perpetually in a relationship and choosing not to repeat the same negative patternsThe importance of asking for consent when sharing about your romantic partner onlineHow 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 roleTreating romantic relationships like jobs and creating internal review systemsThe outdated stigma around being in the service industry and wanting to make moneyHow Caley used to be most afraid of failing and how she redirected that energy into inspirationThe power of being honest and vulnerable and how it connects you to othersCaley’s relationship with her life coachHow rare it is to experience a positive and loving goodbyeThe Academy of Yogic SleepHow not wearing makeup 24/7 is feeling most authentic to CaleyTry the Caley Alyssa app: https://www.caleyalyssa.com/caley-alyssa-appFollow Caley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleyalyssa/?hl=enLearn about the Academy of Yogic Sleep: https://www.academyofyogicsleep.org/Work with Caley: https://www.caleyalyssa.com/30-day-intensive-embodiment-immersionFollow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/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 childhoodAmir’s grandma’s influence and her legacy of helping other people outMeeting Ian Williams and connecting with Deadstock Coffee CommunityMoving from Philly to Portland, the culture shock, and being new to a cityDeadstock’s Run Club’s mission to make running accessible to everyone Amir’s experience working with household brand namesHow advertising can be opportunistic while also creating impactful changeAmir defines what starving his ego means to himHow Amir embraces self-loveHow 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 wantHow sometimes some things inside of us have to die so we can start anewHow Deadstock Run Club was a healing space for people at the beginning of the pandemicHow Amir is practicing seeing asking for help as a strengthHow 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_/Follow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/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 childhoodAmir’s grandma’s influence and her legacy of helping other people outMeeting Ian Williams and connecting with Deadstock Coffee CommunityMoving from Philly to Portland, the culture shock, and being new to a cityDeadstock’s Run Club’s mission to make running accessible to everyone Amir’s experience wo

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 cultureHow Leah’s mom is her biggest influenceHow being kind and emotionally connected is a superpowerWhat it means to be a good personHow Other 1s was founded What it takes to be seen as the face of a non-profitHow to make giving back cool How to give back on your own termsRe-writing the AF1 narrative Haters & doubtersHow AF1’s empower us The fear of not doing enough Other1s marketing strategyOther1s big visionLearn more about Other1s here: https://www.other1sfoundation.org/Follow Leah:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahraetavares/?hl=enDonate to Other1s: https://account.venmo.com/u/other1sfoundationFollow Larissa:Subscribe to bi-weekly my newsletter, Seriously Authentic: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6345b7fedc1a7e7fee60a1f1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissavictoria/?hl=enBook a free discovery call: https://o555h5sa51b.typeform.com/to/Ml9LPYHaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-board-0b78b252/Seriously Authentic Music by: Haile Meirow “Ghosts”