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!

In this episode of Mork Unfiltered, I sit down with Andrew Parker, founder and CEO of Papa, to explore one powerful question: Why is connection the cure?

What started as a way to support his grandfather has become a national platform delivering millions of visits and tackling loneliness as a true healthcare challenge. Andrew shares the personal stories that inspired Papa, the messy middle of building a purpose-driven company, and why companionship is more than kindness—it’s medicine.

If you’ve ever wondered how human connection can change lives, this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical lessons in resilience, leadership, and purpose.

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.

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.

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:

• The Power of Purpose: Discover why leading with an authentic mission is paramount, going beyond financial goals to drive profound impact.
• Global Identity in Leadership: How her diverse cultural background (French, American, Spanish) and international career shaped her adaptable and effective leadership style.
• Balancing Career & Family: Practical strategies and personal reflections on prioritizing motherhood while excelling in demanding executive roles.
• Navigating Self-Doubt & Building Resilience: Learn Barbara's techniques for overcoming challenges, embracing new industries, and fostering resilience within herself and her organizations.
• Authenticity & Values-Driven Change: The critical importance of instilling core values and fostering genuine engagement to drive large-scale transformation.

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.

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.

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:

• The untold story of chronic pain and grit at Princeton

• How adversity prepared Adam to lead through 3 global crises

• The mindset it takes to lead when the industry you love becomes the face of a global pandemic

• Why real leaders don’t avoid storms—they prepare for them

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 here!