Ep. 88: Losing Identity, Gaining Purpose, & Building a Life of Service | Michael Tecku

Purpose

June 20, 2025

Episode 88: You don’t have to know where you’re going. Just follow what makes you feel alive.

In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda Powers sits down with entrepreneur and wellness innovator Mike Tecku, the founder of Momentum Shake, to explore what it really means to rebuild your life after grief, burnout, and success that no longer feels fulfilling. Together, they try to answer, “What happens when you build everything… and still feel lost?”

Mike discusses how he went from being a couch-surfing musician to multi-million dollar founder—and why he left retirement to build a product that could truly help others slow down (or even reverse) the aging process. From identity loss to wellness philosophy, from entrepreneurship to emotional clarity, this is a raw, powerful episode on the difference between chasing validation and building with intention.

This episode is a roadmap for anyone feeling directionless after success, craving more from life, or wondering if it’s possible to start over again.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Navigating Grief and Identity Loss

02:49 – The Journey to Purpose-Driven Living

05:50 – The Entrepreneurial Spirit

08:31 – The Shift from Musician to Entrepreneur

11:29 – Finding Freedom in Growth

14:01 – The Philosophy of ‘Get Free First’

25:30 – The Hierarchy of Needs and Freedom

29:54 – Health, Motivation, and the Birth of Momentum Shake

33:00 – What Makes Momentum Shake Different

38:29 – Why You Should Start Drinking Momentum Shake