Joy Okolobi
Conversations with Sekani
Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident
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Joy Okolobi
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Oct 4, 2026
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Episodes
Attorney & Psychic Medium: Orbs, Intuition & Life After Death — Jason Zuk Ciafalo | Ep 142 06.07.2026 31:21
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...
Golf Pro to Peace Teacher: Facing Cancer, ALS Loss & Finding Joy —Mike Riso | Ep 141 06.07.2026 24:22
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...
Midlife Whisperer on Burnout, Self-Doubt & Rocking Your 20s | Dr. Ellen Albertson | Ep 140 06.07.2026 24:43
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...
High-Performance Without Burnout: Sleep, Discipline & Purpose in Your 20s —Patrick Harrison | Ep 139 06.07.2026 33:40
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,...
ICU Nurse Reveals Why Pills Don’t Fix Chronic Disease | BP Triangle Method — Joel Polley | Ep 138 06.07.2026 24:17
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...
Brain Injury Erased My Memory: Relearning Life & Finding My True Self | Jessica Taylor | Ep 137 03.07.2026 40:31
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...
HR Leader on AI, Burnout & Career Pivots in Your 20s —Amy El Roi | EP 135 03.07.2026 19:36
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...
Vedic Meditation & Breathwork: Regulate Nervous System & Heal from Burnout | Tam Taouss | Ep 134 03.07.2026 21:46
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 Brokenness to Purpose: Overcoming Addiction & Finding Freedom —Herman Petrick | Ep 133 03.07.2026 29:02
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...
Started College at 42, Master’s at 50 & Beat Cancer: The Swearing Therapist —Zulma Williams | Ep 138 03.07.2026 28:47
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...
From Tech Entrepreneur to Off-Grid Regenerative Community Builder | Anders Gustavsson | Ep 132 03.07.2026 42:28
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...
Inside-Out Leadership: Burnout, Rest & Transformation for Educators | Dr. Meghan Sweet | Ep 136 03.07.2026 19:20
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...
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Pain Management Doctor: Burnout, Resilience & True Healing in Your 20s | Dr. Todd Joye | Ep 131 22.06.2026 30:48
High-achieving but constantly burned out and heading toward health collapse? Dr. Todd Joye — board-certified anesthesiologist, interventional pain management specialist, and founder of InterveneMD — shares his journey from treating chronic pain patients to addressing the root causes of suffering. In this insightful episode of Conversations with Sekani, he discusses the real impact of stress, lifes...
From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Addiction, Fatherhood & Purpose in Your 20s | Michael Hunt | Ep 130 22.06.2026 23:53
Hitting rock bottom with addiction, losing custody of his children, and feeling completely broken — Michael Hunt shares his raw and powerful story of recovery, redemption, and rebuilding his life. In this honest episode of Conversations with Sekani, he opens up about the mindset shifts, faith, discipline, and daily habits that helped him regain custody, repair relationships, and find true purpose....
Successful But Stuck? Leadership Coach on Burnout, Boundaries & Breaking Free —Carla Coates | Ep 129 22.06.2026 24:14
Look successful on the outside but feel stuck, burnt out, or unfulfilled on the inside? Leadership coach Carla helps high-achievers navigate exactly that — moving from autopilot to purposeful living. In this honest conversation for people in their 20s, Carla shares: • What “successful but stuck” really looks like (and why guilt often keeps you there) • The hidden role of poor boundaries in causing...
Conscious Reinvention: From Crisis & Grief to Embodied Leadership — Nuria Gimenez | Ep 128 22.06.2026 21:08
Feeling stuck in self-doubt, grief, or life transitions? Nuria Bosch — multilingual speaker, embodiment practitioner, and women’s empowerment coach — shares how conscious reinvention through nervous system awareness and embodied practices can transform pain into power. In this deep conversation for women (and men) in their 20s, Nuria reveals: • What conscious reinvention really means and how crisi...
From Childhood Trauma & Suicidal Night to Faith-Based Card Game Founder — Jai Roza | Ep 127 22.06.2026 29:40
From childhood molestation, spiritual confusion, and a planned suicide night to rediscovering God and founding Eden’s Conflict — Jai Rosa shares his raw journey of losing and reclaiming faith. In this powerful conversation for people in their 20s, Jai reveals: • How trauma and duality led him away from God • The dramatic divine intervention that stopped his suicide • Hearing God’s voice in an unfo...
From Struggle to Purpose: Resilience, Identity & Growth in Your 20s — Elias Martin | Ep 126 22.06.2026 31:46
Growing up facing challenges and feeling lost in your 20s? Elias shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and discovering his purpose. In this grounded episode of Conversations with Sekani, he opens up about key life lessons, mindset shifts, and practical wisdom that helped him move forward with clarity and strength. This conversation offers inspiration and real to...
From Trauma to Transformation: Healing, Self-Worth & Stepping Into Power — Khalise White | Ep 125 22.06.2026 17:12
Carrying the weight of trauma, low self-worth, and repeating painful cycles? Khalise shares her raw and courageous journey of healing, breaking free from survival mode, and reclaiming her voice and power. In this honest episode of Conversations with Sekani, she opens up about her personal story, the inner work that changed everything, and practical tools for emotional resilience and authentic livi...
Domestic Violence Survivor to Kingdom Entrepreneur: Healing & Rebuilding | Rita Cartwright | Ep 124 22.06.2026 44:32
Surviving two abusive relationships, domestic violence, and heartbreak — Rita Cartwright surrendered control to God and rebuilt her life from the ground up. In this powerful and faith-filled episode of Conversations with Sekani, the attorney, digital marketer, nonprofit founder of Go Beyond the Limit, and kingdom-minded entrepreneur shares how she earned her marketing degree at 45, launched her bu...
Atheist Lawyer to Christian Author After Near-Death: Bible Investigation — Matthew McWhorter| Ep 123 22.06.2026 24:36
From successful atheist trial attorney to devoted Christian author — Matthew Marker’s life changed forever after surviving cancer and a massive heart attack. In this powerful conversation for people in their 20s, Matthew shares: • His near-death medical crisis that forced him to confront life’s big questions • The moment he realized he’d never read the Bible books he was named after (Matthew & Mar...
45 Years in IT Leadership to Author & Explorer: Lessons from Lewis & Clark — Jeff Ton | Ep 122 21.06.2026 26:19
After 45 years as a CIO and IT leader, Jeff Ton walked away from corporate life to become an author, speaker, and explorer — retracing the Lewis & Clark Trail with his wife in a profound journey of love, legacy, and leadership. In this insightful conversation for people in their 20s, Jeff shares: • Transitioning from high-stakes tech leadership to purposeful exploration • Leadership lessons drawn...
Left 20-Year Law Career at 47 to Build AI Esquire: Late-Start Entrepreneurship—Eric Hoffman | Ep121 21.06.2026 23:58
What if your biggest career success is actually preparation for something greater? Eric Hoffman, former trial attorney with 20 years in the courtroom, walked away from a stable legal career at 47 to found AI Esquire — an AI-powered legal tech company solving real problems for solo and small law firms. In this inspiring episode for people in their 20s (and beyond), Eric shares: • Why fulfillment >...
Healing Generational Trauma & Finding Your Voice in Your 20s — Tamara Fyke | Ep 120 21.06.2026 20:39
Struggling with family patterns, self-doubt, or finding your authentic voice? Tamara shares her powerful personal journey of breaking cycles, emotional healing, and stepping into confidence during her 20s. In this honest conversation, Tamara opens up about: • Navigating generational trauma and its impact on identity • The courage it takes to speak up and set boundaries • Lessons from setbacks, sel...
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