Conversations with Sekani

After years in corporate leadership, Glenn Aparicio made a shift toward conscious living and purposeful work. In this conversation, he shares insights on personal healing, authentic leadership, and creating positive impact. Glenn discusses: • Early influences and corporate career path • The turning point toward conscious leadership • Healing, self-awareness & navigating life transitions • Building...

High-pressure tech careers often lead to hidden burnout. Tobi Akinola — co-founder of Review and cloud architecture veteran — shares his personal journey and the privacy-first emotional intelligence platform built to help people catch stress before it spirals. In this insightful conversation, Tobi discusses: • Entrepreneurial family roots and early startup attempts • The cost of over-identifying w...

What happens when a lifelong performer steps into her true spiritual voice? Sandra Bargman — actor, speaker, ordained interfaith minister, and host of *The Edge of Everyday* podcast — shares her journey of creativity, healing, and helping others find their authentic voice. In this inspiring conversation, Sandra discusses: ​ Her childhood love of performing and early spiritual sensitivity ​ Navigat...

From submarine veteran to founder and executive coach, Corey Jefferson shares how loss, grief, and burnout led him to create The COPE Method — a powerful framework for stress, difficult conversations, relationships, and leadership. In this raw and practical conversation, Corey discusses: • Introverted childhood, military service & leadership lessons • Navigating grief after losing his sister • Bur...

What really happens behind the scenes in HR? Nathaniel (Nate) — HR professional, author of *The 91st Day*, and new dad — pulls back the curtain on workplace chaos, toxic cultures, and how to make work suck less. In this honest conversation, Nate discusses: • Entering corporate life and the harsh realities of the 90-day probation period • Why many people quit after the honeymoon phase ends • Toxic...

Chasing external success left Michael Tiero unfulfilled. Now a transformational guide and relationship mentor, he helps people reconnect with themselves through conscious relationships, emotional healing, and authentic living. In this deep conversation, Michael discusses: • Growing up and the societal definition of success he once chased • Lessons from a 28-year marriage and divorce • Letting go o...

Aging isn’t inevitable decline — it’s something we can actively shape. Karl Stellin — NSM Master Trainer, Neurological Wellness Specialist, and founder of Neuromotto Training — shares how to move better, think sharper, and age stronger. In this empowering conversation, Karl discusses: • Transition from professional musician to fitness & neurological training • His personal health wake-up call and...

High achievers often ignore burnout until it’s too late. Tomide Akinola — engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Review — shares his personal burnout journey and the proactive emotional intelligence tool he built to help others. In this insightful conversation, Tomide discusses: ​ Growing up in an entrepreneurial family and early startup experiences ​ The hidden warning signs of burnout he miss...

Labels like ADHD, ODD, and anxiety don’t have to define your child. Bonnie Lliotta — transformational speaker, best-selling author, and co-founder of Creating Champions for Life — shares a relationship-centered approach that achieves 90% behavioral transformation success. In this eye-opening conversation, Bonnie discusses: ​ Her own challenging childhood and path to personal development ​ Why puni...

Tired of being the hardest-working, lowest-paid person in your own business? Louis Swart — entrepreneur, business coach, and founder of Ion Bridge (human + AI virtual assistants) — reveals how to scale sustainably. In this high-value conversation, Louis shares: • Starting businesses by solving real problems in Africa • 35+ years of building, scaling, and selling companies • Leading teams of 450+ a...

From freezing on stage with Sonny & Cher to helping professionals overcome performance anxiety, David Fish shares powerful tools from Zen practice and mindfulness. In this practical conversation, David discusses: ​ Early battles with stage fright as a musician and professor ​ How "Only Go Straight, Don't Know Mind" transforms anxiety ​ Why performance anxiety is normal and how to work with it ​ Mi...

From a chaotic childhood and interviewing rock legends to navigating profound loss and bullying in her career, Nancy Dunham shares the “bonus tracks” of life — the hidden wisdom between the lines. In this heartfelt conversation, Nancy discusses: • Growing up with a critically ill parent and feeling like the “happy accident” • Lessons from interviewing hundreds of musicians and artists • Kindness f...

What if you could remember almost every day of your life since age 6 — including emotions and details? Frank Healy, licensed professional counselor, life coach, and one of only about 100 people worldwide with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM), shares his extraordinary gift and how it shaped his work helping people heal emotional wounds. In this fascinating episode of Conversations wit...

What happens when a lawyer experiences undeniable spiritual phenomena? Jason Zuk — attorney, psychic medium, and host of the award-winning *The Social Psychic* podcast — shares how his grandfather’s passing opened a profound intuitive journey. In this fascinating conversation, Jason discusses: • The orb-filled hotel room experience that changed everything • Balancing a successful legal career with...

From nearly 40 years teaching golf to navigating terminal cancer diagnosis and caring for his wife through ALS, Mike Riso shares how meditation and deep trust in intuition helped him find peace and joy amid unimaginable loss. In this profound conversation, Mike discusses: • Early lessons in honesty, simplicity, and service • The power of simplifying life and golf instruction • Caregiving for his w...

Your 20s are full of pressure, people-pleasing, and figuring out who you really are. Dr. Ellen Albertson — psychologist, registered dietitian, wellness coach, and author of *Rock Your Midlife* — shares wisdom to help you navigate it all with more self-compassion and clarity. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Ellen discusses: ​ Why many women shrink to fit in and lose touch with themselves ​ The...

Working hard but feeling exhausted, time-poor, and stressed in your 20s? Patrick Harrison — former PwC accountant turned high-performance coach — shares how a late-night realization in the office led him to completely transform his life. He left corporate life to help ambitious people achieve more while protecting their energy and well-being. In this episode, he reveals why stress + rest = growth,...

Why do patients follow doctor’s orders, take their meds, and still end up back in the hospital? Joel Polley — registered nurse with 20 years in ICU and emergency medicine — shares eye-opening insights from behind the scenes. In this eye-opening conversation, Joel discusses: • What he witnessed in the conventional healthcare system • The limitations of treating symptoms instead of root causes • His...

At 31, Jessica Taylor’s life changed forever after a devastating brain injury that erased her memory and forced her to relearn everything — from basic skills to her own identity. In this extraordinary conversation, Jessica shares: • The accident that wiped her slate clean and the miracles that followed • Rebuilding her life from zero while navigating an altered state of consciousness • Profound sp...

Navigating work, leadership, and career growth in a rapidly changing world with AI and constant disruption? Amy El Roi Lati, HR and organizational development expert with 15+ years across corporate, government, and higher education, shares practical wisdom. In this insightful conversation, Amy discusses: • Early career pivots from journalism to PR/marketing • What young professionals misunderstand...

Struggling with stress, anxiety, burnout, or inner noise? Tom Taus — meditation teacher, breathwork facilitator, and coach with 13+ years of Vedic meditation practice — shares how simple, powerful techniques can bring clarity and calm. In this practical conversation for people in their 20s, Tom reveals: • How Vedic meditation differs from mindfulness and why it’s so effective • The role of breathw...

From rock bottom addiction, broken relationships, and inner chaos to redemption, purpose, and freedom — Herman shares his powerful testimony of transformation. In this raw conversation for people in their 20s, Herman opens up about: • The cycle of addiction, pain, and self-destruction • The turning point that led him to surrender and seek healing • Rebuilding life after hitting rock bottom • Pract...

It’s never too late to chase your dreams. Zulma Williams — licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, breast cancer survivor, and the “Swearing Therapist” — shares her powerful story of resilience and late-blooming success. In this inspiring conversation, Zulma discusses: ​ Immigrating from Argentina and starting over in her 30s ​ Going back to school in her 40s and 50s while facing major...

Tired of the conventional path? Anders left the tech world to build Heartland Retreat — an off-grid learning community co-created with over 500 volunteers — and developed “My Heart’s Purpose,” a 9-month system to help people find their true north. In this inspiring conversation for people in their 20s, Anders shares: ​ Why he knew a traditional job wasn’t for him from age 18 ​ Stepping away from c...

Passionate leaders and educators often burn out while trying to serve others. Dr. Meghan Sweet — transformational leader, educator, and founder of Your 3 I’s — shares how to lead from the inside out with balance, resilience, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sweet discusses: ​ Her 30+ years in education & non-profit leadership ​ Why self-love and rest are non-negotiable for sustainab...