Travelling the world, eating food.
Exploring the world. One bite at a time.
Serial entrepreneur, travel influencer, and content creator with 120M+ lifetime video views across all channels. At the heart of everything he does is a shared mission: Exploring cultures. Connecting people.
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“I've traveled far enough to know that the best part of any place isn't what's on the plate. It's who's sitting across from you, the stories they tell, and the memories you never planned on making.”
120M+ lifetime video views
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Michael turns curiosity into opportunity.
From fashion to food, bourbon to real estate, and now global content creation, Michael Motamedi has built a career defined by bold moves and creative vision. Every venture is driven by the same passion: exploring cultures and bringing people together.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, his journey has taken him from the runways of Toronto to the bourbon distilleries of Louisville, from MasterChef Canada to the streets of Tokyo, Santorini, and beyond, always with his family by his side.
The Timeline
From Los Angeles to the world, every chapter defined by bold moves and creative vision.
The Beginning
From L.A. to the World
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Michael traveled extensively through Europe before settling for a time in Sweden. He then made his way to Toronto where he attended York University to study philosophy in preparation for a law degree. His legal aspirations would soon take a back seat, as Michael's entrepreneurial spirit took hold.
Fashion & Style
Style & Beyond
Michael conceived and co-founded The Baffi Collection, a men's accessory brand best known for inventing stylish wooden pocket squares crafted by artisans in Ontario. The brand grew to include a men's luxury accessories boutique in the prestigious Fairmont Hotel, Toronto.
MasterChef Canada
Culinary Passion
During his time as a stylish and outspoken contestant on MasterChef Canada, Michael's culinary skills and creative talents were on full display. It was his love of cooking and inherent desire to innovate that would lead him to create The Ultimate Cutting Board, a prep station handmade in Canada that was hailed as a godsend for the home cook.
Rabbit Hole Spirits
In High Spirits
In 2016, he turned his attention to the spirits industry, becoming a shareholder in Rabbit Hole Spirits, a bourbon distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. As the Chief Marketing Officer and the company's first-ever hire, Michael's unrelenting drive and ability to think outside the box were instrumental in growing the brand. In just a few years, Rabbit Hole became one of the fastest-growing bourbon brands in the world, attracting the likes of Pernod Ricard.
Family & Travel
Eat, Travel, Love
Now travelling the world with his wife and daughter, Michael documents every day from strange foods to mesmerizing moments. With his audience and video views growing steadily, now with over 120M+ lifetime video views across all channels, you can follow the journey on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. When he's not travelling the world getting to know new cultures, he's focused on being a great father, a fantastic husband, and making meaningful moments for his family.
Tin Papi
A Company in the Making
After years of tinned fish recipes and a 30-day challenge, Michael is trying to build his own tinned fish company. From finding a cannery in Spain to testing his first recipes, he’s sharing the experiments, surprises, and unknowns in real time.
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Philosophy
"I am a true believer that all decisions should be made with two individuals in mind. Will my younger self be proud, and will my future self be thankful?"
Michael Motamedi
Life in Frames
Travelling the world with his wife and daughter, documenting every day from strange foods to mesmerizing moments. With 120M+ lifetime video views across all channels. Follow the journey across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Collaborations, brand partnerships, speaking engagements
Let's Create Something
Extraordinary Together
Whether it's a collaboration, a speaking engagement, a brand partnership, or just to say hi, Michael would love to hear from you. Drop a message and he'll get back to you as soon as he lands in the next city.