HACK MOJO

This podcast is all about performance. Performance as the result of how we live, think, move, breathe, and speak.

Actor, filmmaker, and performance coach Darren McStay interviews top performers and practitioners from the worlds of creative arts, science, sport, business, and communication to unlock the secrets to living your best life.

We’ll hear from people at every stage of their journey, sharing real stories and practical insights so we can all learn to gain, train, and maintain our inner flame.

Welcome to Hack Mojo.

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Episodes

18 hours ago

In this episode of Hack Mojo, Darren sits down with André Noël Chaker, author, lawyer, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, musician and one of Finland’s most respected communicators.
From his turbulent childhood in Montreal to becoming a leading voice in Finnish leadership and rhetoric, André shares the real story behind his positivity, resilience and what Darren calls his “unfuckwithable energy.”
They explore how formative adversity shaped his drive, why gratitude and movement fuel his mindset, the truth about Nordic culture and depression, the communication strengths of Finland, and the role of courage as a daily practice.
André also reveals the origins of Rhetorich, his AI powered platform designed to transform human communication at scale.
This conversation looks at human performance, courage, communication, culture, community and the spark that keeps our inner flame burning.

Monday Nov 10, 2025

In this first episode of Hack Mojo, Darren speaks with actor, voiceover artist, and public speaking coach Rebecca Ward. Together they explore the power of positivity, resilience, and creative flow, from navigating rejection in the arts to rediscovering passion through movement, mindfulness, and self-expression. Rebecca shares her insights on mental fitness, therapy, performance preparation, and how acting tools can help anyone show up more confidently in life and work.
 Learn to speak with Clarity, Confidence & Ease.
Learn more about Rebecca, check out her workshops and upcoming theatre production below.
Rebecca's website
Action Workshops
Snow Queen theatre show

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