Tombo Baldwin is back with Part 2 of “I Am Who I Am”—this time to sharpen the point he felt he didn’t fully land in the earlier episode. Over a mug of post-holiday hot chocolate (heavy eggnog… because of course), Tombo breaks down what authentic living really looks like: being the same person in private as you are in public—no masks, no performance, no double life.
He talks about how authenticity grows when you stop trying to impress people, stop hiding parts of yourself, and get comfortable saying: “This is who I am… flaws and all.” From leaving behind old identities that no longer serve you, to recognizing the “taint” life can layer on top of your genuine self, Tombo challenges you to dig back down to the real you—the one that existed before all the noise, the striving, and the approval-chasing.
A big theme is quiet + self-reflection: asking yourself “Who is the genuine me?” and learning to recognize the difference between your true inner voice and that old critical “background tape” that tries to shame you. Tombo also leans hard into forgiveness, especially self-forgiveness, as the tool that helps you rewrite your story and release impossible standards that keep you stuck.
He wraps with a powerful real-life moment: a realtor named Ed once looked him in the eye and said, “Don’t miss out on the joy of being a father.” Tombo calls that a life-changing agreement—proof that the words you accept can shape your future. The takeaway is simple: find the memories, words, and moments that align with the genuine you—agree with those—then reject everything else.
Bottom line: when you reconnect with your genuine self and live in congruence, you stop chasing a life you think you should want—and start building the life you actually want.
What you agree with gains permission to operate in your life.
