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 connection, lived experience, and good stories. As this new chapter unfolds, Fede also reminds listeners that May is Mental Health Awareness Month—an ideal time to revisit the archive of courageous, healing conversations.

What You’ll Learn:

Why My Most Authentic Life is evolving into video

The importance of timing and staying grounded in purpose

How emotional storytelling drives meaningful connection

A reminder to revisit past episodes centered on mental health

The value of reflection and intentional change

About the Guest:
Fede Vargas is the founder and host of My Most Authentic Life, a podcast that explores life’s big changes and unconventional paths. With over 100 episodes, Fede has built a platform rooted in authenticity, emotional storytelling, and real human connection. As the show evolves, Fede continues to spotlight stories that inspire courage, creativity, and personal growth.

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Follow Fede Around the Web:

• Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargas
• YouTube: My Most Authentic Life Channel
• Website: www.mymostauthenticlife.com
• LinkedIn: Fede Vargas and My Most Authentic Life

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 layers of super allyship. Not just standing with others in big moments, but showing up consistently, especially online and in daily life. From community to career, from Toronto to Australia to Vancouver, Josh’s story is about choosing to be visible, vocal, and values-driven.

What You’ll Learn:

How marginalized communities can be allies to one another

The impact of diverse environments on identity and empathy

The shift from in-person to digital allyship, and why both matter

What it means to lead with realism, optimism, and compassion

Why voting is one of the most powerful acts of allyship

Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Welcome to Super Allies and the evolving meaning of allyship
[02:00] Josh shares his 3 pillars of super allyship: acceptance, support, advocacy
[06:00] Coming out at 19 and learning the value of support
[08:00] Why marginalized groups must show up for one another
[09:00] How Toronto reshaped Josh’s understanding of community
[12:00] From real-world gatherings to digital support
[15:00] Silent support vs. speaking up in online spaces
[17:00] Collective adversity and the power of unity
[20:00] Career growth, support networks, and allyship at work
[22:00] Lessons from Australia, the US, and across Canada
[24:00] Grounded optimism and leading through hard times
[26:00] Voting as an everyday act of super allyship
[27:00] Rapid fire: feeling valued, hard truths, and staying authentic

About the Guest:
Josh MacKinnon is the founder and CEO of Do Good, a content company rooted in impact, storytelling, and authenticity. With a career in marketing and communications, Josh has led teams across industries while championing values of inclusion, empathy, and advocacy. He brings a global perspective to allyship and believes in showing up through action, both in person and online.

Connect with Josh:
Learn more about Josh MacKinnon’s work and explore Do Good, a content company rooted in authenticity and impact:
🔗 heyfamm.com/services/do-good-a-content-company

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Follow Fede Around the Web:

• Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargas
• YouTube: My Most Authentic Life Channel
• Website: www.mymostauthenticlife.com
• LinkedIn: Fede Vargas and My Most Authentic Life

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, reinvention, and purpose-driven living.

Listeners will hear Mark reflect on his early life transitions, the highs and lows of NFL fame, and the driving vision behind his creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. This episode offers raw honesty, unexpected wisdom, and a moving reminder that transformation often begins where comfort ends.

What You’ll Learn:

How to navigate grief and identity loss after a major life change

Why emotional resilience is essential for long-term growth

The realities of NFL life that fans don’t always see

How Mark turned a personal need into a purpose-driven product

The role of faith, community, and hope in building something new

Episode Highlights:
[00:00] — Fede’s reflection on transformation and letting go
[02:00] — Mark’s injury and the moment that ended his NFL career
[06:00] — Grieving the game and seeking stability through faith and counseling
[07:00] — Early life pivots: from Oklahoma to Texas, and life without his father
[10:00] — Becoming a quiet leader and teammate
[11:00] — Choosing basketball over football, then returning to football
[13:00] — The wake-up call that shifted Mark’s mindset
[14:00] — The truth about life inside the NFL, beyond the spotlight
[17:00] — Letting go of the identity tied to football
[19:00] — The spark that led to Mark’s next chapter as a builder and creator
[23:00] — The emotional moment that confirmed he was on the right path
[24:00] — Building community and valuing others’ perspectives
[26:00] — Reflections on faith, family, and staying hopeful
[27:00] — Rapid fire: self-discovery, truth, and authenticity

About the Guest:
Mark Clayton is a former NFL wide receiver, drafted in the first round and known for his standout performances with the Ravens and Rams. After a career-ending injury, Mark transitioned into entrepreneurship and creative leadership, applying lessons from the field to life beyond football. His journey is fueled by faith, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of reinvention.

Connect with Mark:
Follow Mark on Instagram at @clayton.mc
Explore his brand at livvaudio.com

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Follow Fede Around the Web:

• Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargas
• YouTube: My Most Authentic Life Channel
• Website: www.mymostauthenticlife.com
• LinkedIn: Fede Vargas and My Most Authentic Life