Ever looked in the mirror and asked, “What the hell happened to me?”

Yeah — me too. Except my version included getting fired (twice) in 18 months, divorced, and nearly becoming a hood ornament on a garbage truck.

This episode is the wake-up call — the one I wish I didn’t need. I’m pulling the curtain back on the crash that forced me to confront the truth: I was lost and had no way to figure it out on my own. Chasing someone else’s idea of success. And it nearly cost me everything.

Here’s what you’ll get in this no-holds-barred first episode of Mork Unfiltered:

• The full story of how I burned it all down — and why it was the best thing that ever happened
• The near-death moment that slapped me awake
• How I asked for help and the coaching journey that helped me find my true north
• A dead-simple Japanese tool (Ikigai) to help YOU figure out your purpose and direction in life

In case you’re wondering who the hell I am…

I’ve lived in 11 countries, survived 33 moves, coached execs on 5 continents, and lived through a near civil war in a country 6,000 miles from home. I’ve launched billion-dollar products at Google, scaled startups from zero to rocketship, and gotten my ass handed to me more times than I care to count.

I’ve seen the top. I’ve hit the bottom. And I’ve rebuilt something real.

This episode is your invitation to stop the noise, ask better questions, and take the first step toward a life that actually matters.

The best part? None of this is rocket science. Not of this requires a fancy degree nor tons of money. It just requires you to go deep inside yourself, ask some uncomfortable questions and get real.

Ready? Let's go!

Let’s be real—hiring the right people can make or break your company. Get it right, and you’ve got a rocket ship. Get it wrong, and you’re burning time, money, and energy you can’t get back.

In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, I sit down with Alfredo Vaamonde, a three-time founder and co-founder of Papa (the health-tech unicorn tackling loneliness), to talk about his latest venture: Mission Hires.

Alfredo’s company is rewriting the rules of recruiting using AI to match companies and nonprofits with talent that truly aligns with their mission and values—not just candidates chasing the next shiny startup.

We get into:

• Why most hiring processes are broken and what it’s costing companies
• How AI is transforming the way we find, screen, and engage top talent
• Why mission-driven hiring is the key to resilience and retention
• Alfredo’s personal journey as a founder—from Venezuela to scaling a unicorn
• The loneliness of entrepreneurship, and how to cope when the grind gets real

Whether you’re a founder scaling your team, a leader trying to find better hires, or a candidate frustrated by today’s broken recruiting process, this episode is going to change the way you think about hiring.

What would make you walk away from a stable corporate career with no backup plan?

For Tara LaFon Gooch, it was the realization that she was living a version of success that wasn’t hers. Once afraid to even speak up on a Zoom call, Tara went on to become a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, CEO, and creator of the GRASP Method — a framework for building confidence from the inside out.

In this candid conversation, we dive into:

• The day she put public speaking at the center of her vision board — despite being terrified of it.
• Why redefining success was the first step toward real freedom.
• How small daily acts of giving can completely shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance.
• The neuroscience behind manifestation — and why action is just as critical as vision.

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing someone else’s dream, this episode will help you take back the pen and write your own story.