Emi Lokan

The Curator

Emi Lokan (a Yoruba phrase which translates to English as “My Turn”) is an avant-garde anthropological examination which aims to assist followers in self-development, strategising and critical-thinking by means of chronicling the biographical journeys of people from multiple walks of life and the instrumental decisions they made to bring them to the points they are at thus far. It intends to serve as a hub for content curated for individuals who are looking to ‘level up’ by exploring the mindsets and the degree of intentionality which is required to progress in different fields.

Episodes

  1. 25 Jan

    Full Interview: Aron (Aux In) Reflects On Identity, Psychology, Youth Work & Music

    In this full interview on Emi Lokan, Aron (Aux In) sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, psychology, education, and purpose. Aron reflects on seeing himself as a creative facilitator, his journey through studying psychology, and how that knowledge shaped his work with young people — not as a career path, but as a way of understanding human behaviour. He speaks openly about working in SEN schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), explaining why all behaviour is communication and what real support looks like behind the scenes. The conversation also touches on Aron’s experience as a pupil at Frederick Bremer School during the filming of Educating East End, the impact of environment and representation on young people, and the influence of figures from UK culture such as TightRoadBaby. Beyond education, Aron discusses falling out of love with psychology at university, the effects of studying during COVID, debates around trauma vs desire in human behaviour, and why psychology remains a “soft science” shaped by lived experience as much as theory. We also discuss Silat, a non-sport martial art designed for real-world self-defence, discipline, and restraint — offering a physical counterpart to the psychological themes explored throughout the episode. This is a candid, grounded conversation about growth, responsibility, and finding purpose without chasing labels.

    1hr 24min
  2. 24/04/2025

    Full Interview: Elliot Kelly Details His Journey From Electrician to Entrepreneur

    Dive into this inspiring episode of Emi Lokan, featuring Elliot Kelly, a former electrician from Essex who dared to follow his entrepreneurial dreams. In this candid interview, Elliot shares: -How he moved from tradesman to entrepreneur -The emotional and practical challenges of leaving job security behind -Key habits, tools, and books that shaped his success -Advice for fellow tradesmen thinking about starting their own venture -Essential mindset shifts for anyone taking a leap of faith 00:00 Intro 02:51 Welcome to Emi Lokan 05:35 Meet Elliot Kelly 10:40 From Electrician to Visionary 13:00 Strategic Content & Promotion 37:28 The Big Leap: Electrician to Entrepreneur 38:42 What Entrepreneurship Really Requires 51:42 Books That Changed His Mindset 57:20 How He Educates Himself 1:05:11 Advice for Tradesmen Eyeing Entrepreneurship 1:07:21 Life Lessons and Final Advice 1:08:01 Final Reflections and Host Wrap-up 1:08:26 Gratitude and Goodbyes 1:08:34 Outro Community Guidelines To ensure that interactions are conducive to the development of the platform, there are a few guidelines with regards to moderation of comments. 1. Thoughtful discussion is encouraged but try to communicate opinions as respectfully as possible. Comments deemed as personal attacks, hate speech or inflammatory are liable to removal. 2. Feedback: Critique is welcome, but any comments deemed slanderous, defamatory or libellous are liable to removal. 3. Spam and Promotion: Comments that promote spam, irrelevant links, or self-promotion will be deleted. Please keep the focus on the content at hand. 4. No Offensive Content: Any comments which the administrators deem as harassment or discriminatory is liable to removal. 5. Privacy Matters: Please respect everyone's privacy. Do not share personal information about others in the comments. 6. Moderation: The administrators of the platform reserve the right to moderate, hide, or delete any comment. Repeat offenders may be banned. By participating in the conversation, you're helping create a space where everyone can enjoy and engage with the content in a positive way. Thank you for being a part of our community!

    1hr 10min

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Emi Lokan (a Yoruba phrase which translates to English as “My Turn”) is an avant-garde anthropological examination which aims to assist followers in self-development, strategising and critical-thinking by means of chronicling the biographical journeys of people from multiple walks of life and the instrumental decisions they made to bring them to the points they are at thus far. It intends to serve as a hub for content curated for individuals who are looking to ‘level up’ by exploring the mindsets and the degree of intentionality which is required to progress in different fields.