050: Building My Most Authentic Life with Fede Vargas

Is it time to redefine what success looks like for you?

Many of us reach a point where we feel the need to reassess our paths and find true alignment in our lives.

In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Fede Vargas, founder of the platform and podcast My Most Authentic Life. Fede shares his journey from a 15-year career in sales and distribution in the media and entertainment industry to becoming a leader in personal growth podcasting. 

Through discussing his experiences at various podcasting events like PodSummit YYC 2024, Fede emphasizes the importance of community and authenticity in redefining success. He provides insights into the vulnerabilities of personal growth, the significance of mentorship, and how podcasting serves as a powerful tool for connection and influence. 

You will learn about Fede’s take on living an authentic life, the challenges and rewards of taking unconventional paths, and the role of continuous learning and failing as key elements in personal and professional development.

 

Listen in as we talk about:

03:09 Fede’s story

05:05 Getting in the room at community building events

07:11 Unconventional paths and redefining success

11:14 Building My Most Authentic Life 

15:02 Misconceptions of unconventional paths

17:25 Leaning into the unknown

20:41 Authenticity and vulnerability

22:00 Authenticity – the power of alignment

23:08 Podcasting and leadership

28:22 Impact and influence through podcasting

30:18 Life changes and mental health

34:22 The impact of mentorship

37:20 What Fede is most proud of

38:39 Fede answers some rapid-fire questions

40:17 Words of wisdom

 

Connect with Fede:

• Website: https://www.mymostauthenticlife.com/
• LinkedIn: Fede Vargas – My Most Authentic Life 
• Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife
• TikTok: @mymostauthenticlife
• Podcast: My Most Authentic Life

 

Shared by Fede:

• Podcast: School of Greatness with host Lewis Howes
  • Episode 789: Learning to Lead with John Maxwell 
• Podcast: How to Be a Better Human with host Chris Duffy 
  • Episode: How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t with James Clear

 

Connect with Tiana:

• Website: https://tianafech.com
• LinkedIn: Tiana Fech
• Instagram: @tianafech 
• Facebook: @tianafech 
• Book: Online Course Creat