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In this raw and insightful conversation with Alfredo Vaamonde, we break down the future of hiring and why building mission-driven teams matters more than ever. From his experience scaling Papa to unicorn status, to his new company Mission Hires, Alfredo shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, growth, and resilience. This episode is packed with practical insights for founders, leaders, and anyone curious about the intersection of purpose, AI, and the future of work.

Alfredo Vaamonde is a three-time healthcare founder and entrepreneur. Born in Venezuela and raised in South Florida, Alfredo has dedicated his career to solving meaningful problems—from tackling loneliness at Papa to reinventing how companies hire with Mission Hires. With deep experience in healthcare, tech, and now recruiting, Alfredo brings a unique perspective on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, AI innovation, and what it really takes to scale companies that matter.

Alfredo Vaamonde

Founder & CEO of Mission Hires | Co-founder of Papa (health-tech unicorn)

Hiring is broken—and Alfredo Vaamonde is here to fix it. In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, we dive into how Mission Hires is using AI to connect companies with mission-driven talent, and what founders can learn about building resilient teams.

MUF #9 The Future of Hiring: How Alfredo Vaamonde and Mission Hires Are Redefining Talent with AI

Hiring is broken. Alfredo Vaamonde is fixing it. Discover how Mission Hires is using AI to match mission-driven talent with companies that actually give a damn.

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Mork Unfiltered is where authenticity meets transformation. No fluff, no unicorn fairytales, just real, unfiltered conversations about what it truly takes to lead, grow, and reinvent yourself. Hosted by Patrick Mork, serial entrepreneur, three-time CMO, best-selling author, and leadership coach. 

This podcast goes beyond the polished success stories to explore the personal challenges that leaders and high achievers rarely discuss.

It brings raw honesty to topics like loneliness, depression, failure, and fear—alongside the resilience, purpose, and grit it takes to overcome them. 

Through unscripted interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders, as well as Mork's own reflections, this show will delve into the messy middle of success. Whether you’re building a business, rethinking your career, or seeking personal growth, Mork Unfiltered offers real stories, practical tools, and a candid look at what it means to live and lead authentically.

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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: <ul><li>Why most hiring processes are broken and what it’s costing companies</li><li>How AI is transforming the way we find, screen, and engage top talent</li><li>Why mission-driven hiring is the key to resilience and retention</li><li>Alfredo’s personal journey as a founder—from Venezuela to scaling a unicorn</li><li>The loneliness of entrepreneurship, and how to cope when the grind gets real</li></ul> 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: <ul><li>The day she put public speaking at the center of her vision board — despite being terrified of it.</li><li>Why redefining success was the first step toward real freedom.</li><li>How small daily acts of giving can completely shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance.</li><li>The neuroscience behind manifestation — and why action is just as critical as vision.</li></ul> 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.

Tara LaFon Gooch is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of a personal branding agency who helps people build confidence from the inside out. Once afraid to speak up and raised in poverty, Tara transformed her life by redefining success on her own terms and creating the GRASP Method — a powerful framework for gaining clarity, owning your voice, and leading with bold, purpose-driven confidence. Today, she inspires audiences worldwide to stop shrinking, start standing out, and live with intention.

Tara LaFon Gooch

TEDx Speaker | Bestselling Author | CEO & Personal Branding Expert | Creator of the GRASP Method

From poverty and fear of public speaking to bestselling author and TEDx speaker — Tara LaFon Gooch shares how a vision board, bold action, and daily giving transformed her life.

MUF #8 Beyond the Scarcity Mindset: A Fear-Killing Conversation with Tara LaFon Gooch

From corporate burnout to TEDx stage — hear how Tara LaFon Gooch used a vision board, bold action, and daily giving to transform her life.

What happens when everything you’ve worked for—fame, fortune, identity—comes crashing down? In this raw and powerful episode, former NFL offensive lineman Marques Ogden joins Patrick Mork to share his extraordinary story of success, failure, and reinvention. From signing a million-dollar contract in the NFL to scrubbing toilets for $8/hour, Marques opens up about the bankruptcy that destroyed his business, the ego that almost killed his future, and the mindset shift that saved his life. Now a sought-after speaker and coach to Fortune 500 companies, Marques gets brutally honest about the toxic side of success, the struggle of rebuilding from nothing, and why true leadership begins when the mask comes off. If you’re building, rebuilding, or rethinking what success really means—this episode will move you, challenge you, and change the way you lead.

Marques Ogden is a former NFL offensive lineman turned keynote speaker, bestselling author, and business coach. After retiring from the league, he built a multi-million dollar construction company—only to lose everything in a matter of months. Facing bankruptcy, depression, and the collapse of his identity, Marques hit rock bottom working as a night shift janitor for $8 an hour.

But his story didn’t end there.

With relentless grit, a redefined sense of purpose, and a deep desire to serve others, Marques rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he’s a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, host of the Get Authentic podcast, and a powerful voice on resilience, leadership, and reinvention. His mission is clear: help others avoid the mistakes he made and empower them to rise stronger than ever before.

Marques Ogden

Former NFL Player | Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Business Coach | Host of the "Get Authentic" Podcast

Former NFL player Marques Ogden shares his raw journey from millionaire to rock bottom—and how losing everything led him to real purpose, resilience, and reinvention. A must-listen for anyone chasing success or rebuilding from failure.

MUF #7 Why Rapid Success Kills with Former NFL player Marques Ogden

🏈 From NFL star to rock bottom—and back.
Marques Ogden had it all: a pro football career, an 8-figure business, and a powerful name. Then he lost everything. In this powerful episode, he shares how hitting rock bottom taught him the real meaning of leadership, resilience, and purpose.

💥 This isn’t just a comeback story—it’s a masterclass in reinvention.
🎧 Listen now: Fall. Rise. Lead.

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Mork Unfiltered: Success is a Lie! – A Conversation with Barbara Martin Coppola Welcome to Mork Unfiltered, folks! In this inspiring episode, Patrick Mork sits down with Barbara Martin Coppola, a truly global and purpose-driven leader. As the former CEO of Decathlon, and with extensive experience in senior leadership roles at IKEA, Google, Grubhub, and Samsung, Barbara has spearheaded bold transformations across three continents. Dive into a candid conversation where Barbara shares her unique insights on:<ul><li>The Power of Purpose: Discover why leading with an authentic mission is paramount, going beyond financial goals to drive profound impact.</li><li>Global Identity in Leadership: How her diverse cultural background (French, American, Spanish) and international career shaped her adaptable and effective leadership style.</li><li>Balancing Career &amp; Family: Practical strategies and personal reflections on prioritizing motherhood while excelling in demanding executive roles.</li><li>Navigating Self-Doubt &amp; Building Resilience: Learn Barbara's techniques for overcoming challenges, embracing new industries, and fostering resilience within herself and her organizations.</li><li>Authenticity &amp; Values-Driven Change: The critical importance of instilling core values and fostering genuine engagement to drive large-scale transformation.</li></ul> Barbara, a proud INSEAD graduate and board member, reveals how she strives to leave a proud legacy and believes that with purpose, the impossible is truly possible. This episode is a masterclass in human-centric leadership and a must-listen for anyone aiming to make a significant difference in the world.

Barbara Martin Coppola is a globally recognized and purpose-driven leader with a remarkable career spanning continents and industries. She is the former CEO of Decathlon, where she spearheaded significant transformations in digital innovation, sustainability, and impact. Prior to Decathlon, Barbara held senior leadership positions at industry giants like IKEA, Google, Grubhub, and Samsung, consistently shaping the future of consumer and tech sectors. A proud INSEAD graduate and board member, Barbara is celebrated for her human-centric approach to leadership, her ability to balance a high-impact career with personal values, and her deep commitment to fostering positive change.

Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Business,’ she was appointed a Chevalier (Knight) of the French National Order of Merit by the President of France.

Born Spanish, American, and French, Barbara represents the very essence of global leadership and values-driven change.


Barbara Martin Coppola

Former CEO of Decathlon | Global Purpose-Driven Leader | Senior Leadership at IKEA | Google & Samsung | INSEAD Board Member

Former Decathlon CEO Barbara Martin Coppola joins Patrick Mork to challenge our toxic definition of success and reveal what true purpose-driven leadership means.

MUF #6 Why Purpose Beats Profits with former CEO of Decathlon

Why Purpose Beats Profits with former CEO of Decathlon, Barbara Martin Coppola

💥 Why do we keep chasing success as if it’s about titles, money, or status — only to feel empty when we get there?

In this bold conversation, I sit down with Barbara Martin Coppola — former CEO of Decathlon, ex-Google and IKEA leader, and one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business — to rip apart some of the myths we’ve been sold about “achievement.”

🔥 Barbara’s career spans three continents and some of the world’s biggest brands… but her real story is about questioning toxic work cultures, setting boundaries, prioritizing family over hustle, and defining success on her own terms.

👉 If you’re tired of chasing a moving target that leaves you exhausted and unfulfilled, listen in. This episode is about reclaiming your purpose, rejecting superficial definitions of success, and leading a life that actually matters.

In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, Patrick Mork sits down with Leela Srinivasan, CEO of Parity and marketing veteran of companies like LinkedIn, SurveyMonkey, and OpenTable. Leela’s career has been anything but linear—from sales in Fort Lauderdale to consulting at Bain, to now leading a mission-driven organization focused on gender equity in sports. Leela opens up about what it really means to lead with values, how purpose guided her biggest career moves, and why knowing when to leap is more important than following a perfect plan. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or looking to reconnect with your “why,” this episode offers real, grounded wisdom from someone who’s walked the talk.

Today’s guest has had a fascinating journey—from sales in New England to consulting at Bain & Company to leading marketing at LinkedIn, OpenTable, Lever, and SurveyMonkey. Now she’s CEO of Parity, an organization on a mission to close the gender gap in professional sports.

But beyond the resume, this is a story of values, purpose, and knowing when to take the leap. Leela Srinivasan is not only a powerhouse executive—she’s also a mom of three, a four-time marathoner, and a champion of mission-driven work.  Check out our fascinating conversation on Mork Unfiltered!

Leela Srinivasan

CEO of Parity | Board Member at Upwork | 3x CMO

Marketing executive turned CEO Leela Srinivasan shares how aligning with your core values can guide powerful career transitions. A must-listen for leaders looking for more than just a paycheck and a pat on the back.

MUF #5 Living Your Values: Leela Srinivasan’s Leap into Purpose-Driven Leadership

Leela Srinivasan on Leading with Values and Finding Purpose in Your Career

Career chief marketing officer turned purpose-driven CEO. Leela Srinivasan shares how aligning with your values can lead to your most powerful career moves yet. Don’t miss this inspiring episode of Mork Unfiltered with Patrick Mork.


Before he led billion-dollar ships through hurricanes—both literal and economic—Adam Goldstein was flat on the floor of his Princeton dorm, battling chronic pain and just trying to get through the day. In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, we explore how early adversity shaped Adam’s capacity to navigate crisis after crisis in one of the world’s most unforgiving industries. From leading Royal Caribbean through 9/11, the 2008 crash, and the complete shutdown of cruising during COVID, Adam’s story is a deep dive into what it really means to be resilient. What you'll get: <ul><li>The untold story of chronic pain and grit at Princeton</li></ul> <ul><li>How adversity prepared Adam to lead through 3 global crises</li></ul> <ul><li>The mindset it takes to lead when the industry you love becomes the face of a global pandemic</li></ul> <ul><li>Why real leaders don’t avoid storms—they prepare for them</li></ul> This is a conversation about resilience—not as a soundbite, but as a survival strategy. Did you know Resilience is a muscle? That's right and you can train and develop it to make it stronger. Download Mork's Guide to Resilience to get started right <a href="Did you know Resilience is a muscle? That's right and you can train and develop it to make it stronger. Download Morks Guide to Resilience to get started right here! https://go.patrickmork.com/resilience-a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!

Today’s guest has sailed through more storms—literal and metaphorical—than most of us could imagine.

Adam Goldstein spent over 30 years at the helm of Royal Caribbean, helping build an industry from the ground up and guiding it through the most turbulent waters of our time: 9/11, the 2008 crash, and a complete global shutdown during COVID.

But what gave Adam the grit to lead through chaos wasn’t found on a ship—it started flat on the floor of a Princeton dorm, battling chronic back pain and learning what real resilience means.

Today, Adam brings that same spirit to climate tech, global policy, and purpose-driven leadership. He’s not just navigating the future—he’s charting a new course for it.

Adam Goldstein

Veteran Cruise President Who Turned Pain into Purpose and Storms into Strategy

In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, cruise industry veteran Adam Goldstein shares how early battles with chronic pain forged the resilience he needed to steer through the fiercest storms in business—and life.

MUF #4 Weathering the Storm: Adam Goldstein on Building Resilience at Sea and in Life

Adam Goldstein on Resilience: From Pain at Princeton to Navigating Global Storms at Royal Caribbean

Before he captained a cruise empire, Adam Goldstein had to study lying flat on his back at Princeton fighting excruciating back pain for months on end.

This week on Mork Unfiltered: the raw truth about resilience, leadership, and what it takes to navigate storm after storm without losing your compass.

We'll dive deep into how pain and struggle are always the necessary anchor we need to build resilience and become the best versions of ourselves.  Strap on those life jackets and start rowing....

Are you stressed out, anxious or feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this powerful solo episode, keynote speaker, 2x founder, executive coach and best-selling author Patrick Mork shares the real reason we often feel stuck: we don’t have a reliable way to make aligned decisions. Patrick opens up about a life-defining choice—leaving his career in Silicon Valley to move to Chile—and how a values-based tool helped him find clarity in chaos. You’ll learn how to uncover your top 5 core values and use them to guide even the most difficult decisions in work and life. 🔹 Discover the root cause of indecision, stress and burn out 🔹 Learn a FREE tool to identify your core values and make better decisions 🔹 Get a clear framework for making decisions with purpose and confidence This episode is your crash course in cutting through confusion, getting unstuck and reducing burnout—for good.

Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck? Discover the surprising root cause behind your stress—and the powerful values-based tool that can help you make clear, confident decisions in life and leadership.

MUF #3: The REAL reason you're Burnt Out—And the Tool That’ll Fix that!

The Real Reason You’re Burnt Out (And the Simple Tool to Fix It Fast)

Discover how values shape our lives and career choices with insights from a former Silicon Valley and Google Chief Marketing Officer turned executive coach. Learn to align personal and professional values for less stress and more clarity.Struggling to make a big decision? 😫
It’s not because you’re indecisive—it’s because you’re missing the right tool.

In this punchy solo episode, Patrick Mork shares how a simple values-based exercise helped him make one of the biggest decisions of his life—and how it can do the same for you. 🎯

🎧 Listen now and get unstuck.

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