Conversations with Sekani

Joy Okolobi
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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

  1. 1d ago

    Real Talk for Your 20s: Growth, Clarity & Life Lessons | Elke Scholz

    In this episode of Conversations with Sekani, Ellen Scholz joins the conversation for an honest and insightful discussion about navigating life in your 20s. Through open dialogue, Ellen shares reflections on personal growth, the pressure to figure everything out, and the lessons that help young adults move forward with more clarity and confidence. This conversation explores: • Experiences and lessons from her own path • Common challenges young people face in their 20s • Practical mindset shifts for growth and decision-making • Advice on staying grounded while building a meaningful life • Honest takes on purpose, resilience, and self-awareness If you’re in your 20s feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next steps, or searching for clearer direction, this episode offers grounded perspective and encouragement. Timestamps below ⬇️ #EllenScholz #ConversationsWithSekani #20sAdvice #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #SelfDiscovery Connect with Elke Scholz Website: http://www.lovingyourlifebook.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/elkescholztherapist If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Ellen Scholz 1:40 - Looking Back at Her 20s 8:15 - Early Challenges & Lessons Learned 15:30 - Navigating Uncertainty & Pressure 23:10 - Finding Clarity Around Purpose 31:45 - Mindset Shifts That Helped 40:20 - Practical Advice for Young Adults 48:50 - Staying True to Yourself 57:15 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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    Finding Your Voice & Purpose in Your 20s: Real Talk with Jocelynn Flowers

    In this episode of Conversations with Sekani, Jocelyn Flowers joins the conversation for an honest discussion about navigating life in your 20s — the pressure to figure everything out, the search for purpose, and the lessons that come from real experience. Through open and grounded dialogue, Jocelyn shares insights on personal growth, self-awareness, and what it takes to move forward with more clarity and confidence during this pivotal decade. This conversation explores: • Reflections on life and challenges in the 20s • Lessons around identity, purpose, and decision-making • Practical mindset shifts for growth • Advice for young adults feeling overwhelmed or uncertain • Honest takes on building a meaningful path forward If you’re in your 20s trying to make sense of career, identity, or next steps, this episode offers relatable perspective and encouragement. Timestamps below ⬇️ #JocelynFlowers #ConversationsWithSekani #20sAdvice #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #SelfDiscovery Connect with Jocelynn Flowers Website: https://www.jflowersmarketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynn-flowers/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jocelyn Flowers 1:40 - Looking Back at Her 20s 8:15 - Early Challenges & Lessons 15:30 - Navigating Uncertainty & Pressure 23:10 - Finding Clarity Around Purpose 31:45 - Mindset Shifts That Helped 40:20 - Practical Advice for Young Adults 48:50 - Staying True to Yourself 57:15 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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    Real Talk for Your 20s: Lessons on Growth, Purpose & Clarity | Jeremy Doran

    In this episode of Conversations with Sekani, Jeremy joins the conversation to share honest insights for young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, identity, and purpose. Through real dialogue, Jeremy reflects on the challenges and lessons of early adulthood — the pressure to figure everything out, the importance of self-awareness, and what it takes to move forward with greater clarity and confidence. This conversation explores: • Experiences and lessons from his own path • Common struggles young people face in their 20s • Practical mindset shifts for growth and decision-making • Advice on staying grounded while building a meaningful life • Honest reflections on purpose, resilience, and personal development If you’re in your 20s feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next steps, or searching for clearer direction, this episode offers grounded perspective and encouragement. Timestamps below ⬇️ #Jeremy #ConversationsWithSekani #20sAdvice #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #CareerClarity Connect with Jeremy Doran Website:http://www.neuroconversantleadership.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydoranspeaks/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeremydoranspeaks If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jeremy 1:40 - Looking Back at His 20s 8:15 - Early Challenges & Lessons Learned 15:30 - Navigating Uncertainty & Pressure 23:10 - Mindset Shifts That Made a Difference 31:45 - Building Clarity Around Purpose 40:20 - Practical Advice for Young Adults 48:50 - Staying Grounded While Growing 57:15 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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    Career Coach: Stop the Scattergun Job Hunt & Land Your Dream Role | Jane ferre

    Jane Ferre is a career coach with over 20 years of experience in senior human resources and talent leadership. Having held leadership roles at organizations including British Airways and Leon Restaurants, she has helped countless professionals build successful careers from both sides of the hiring process. After experiencing redundancy twice in one year, Jane turned one of life’s biggest setbacks into a new purpose — helping others land their dream role with confidence. Today she equips job seekers with the practical tools and mindsets they need to navigate today’s competitive job market. In this practical and encouraging conversation, Jane shares: • What her 20s looked like and how she said yes to opportunities • Lessons from working at Disneyland Paris and traveling young • The biggest misconception job seekers have about recruitment • Why the “scattergun” approach to job applications fails • How to get clear on the type of role and culture that suits you • Practical advice for standing out in a competitive market If you’re in your 20s job hunting, feeling overwhelmed by applications, or unsure how to approach your career, this episode delivers clear, real-world guidance. Timestamps below ⬇️ #CareerCoach #JaneFerre #JobHunting #CareerAdvice #BritishAirways #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Jane Ferre Website: https://www.janeferre.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeferre/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jane Ferre 1:40 - Life in Her 20s & Saying Yes to Opportunities 8:15 - Disneyland Paris & Early Career Adventures 15:30 - Building a 20-Year Career at British Airways 23:10 - Experiencing Redundancy Twice 31:45 - The Biggest Mistake Job Seekers Make 40:20 - Why the Scattergun Approach Fails 48:50 - Getting Clear on Role, Industry & Culture 57:15 - Final Advice for Landing Your Dream Role

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    From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Turning What If into Way to Go | Serena Diamond

    Serena Diamond is the CEO and founder of Diamond Solutions Group, a leadership consultant and transformation executive with over 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate change. She has partnered with global companies like Accenture, IBM, and PepsiCo to turn ambitious ideas into successful outcomes. After decades in the corporate world, Serena took a leap of faith into entrepreneurship. Today she helps businesses and the people behind them embrace change, unlock potential, and redefine success on their own terms. In this empowering conversation, Serena shares: • What life looked like in her 20s and the conventional path she followed • Why she left corporate life to start Diamond Solutions Group • The real reason people resist change (it’s almost always fear) • How to turn “what if” visions into “way to go” results • Lessons from both personal and professional challenges • Advice for young people defining success on their own terms If you’re in your 20s navigating career decisions, feeling pressure to follow the traditional path, or wondering how to lead through change, this episode offers clear and practical wisdom. Timestamps below ⬇️ #SerenaDiamond #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Entrepreneurship #DiamondSolutions #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Serena Diamond Website:h ttps://www.diamondsolutionsgroupllc.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarena-diamond/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Serena Diamond 1:40 - Life in Her 20s & Following the Expected Path 8:15 - What Success Meant Back Then 15:30 - Leaving Corporate & Starting Her Own Company 23:10 - Why People Resist Change 31:45 - Turning “What If” into “Way to Go” 40:20 - Lessons from Personal & Professional Challenges 48:50 - Redefining Success on Your Own Terms 57:15 - Final Advice for Young Leaders

  6. 1d ago

    Return to Ease: Stress, Change & Preparing for the Future | Tom Meyers

    Tom Meyers is an osteopath, body-centered stress coach, futurist, author, and founder of the Reaset Approach based in Brussels, Belgium. He has dedicated his career to helping people navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and prepare for the future with confidence. After overcoming personal setbacks — including a failed business and being told he would never amount to much — Tom rebuilt his life by focusing on what he calls his “DNA for the future.” Today he inspires individuals and organizations to flourish in a rapidly changing world by combining insights from health, human potential, and future thinking. In this insightful conversation, Tom shares: • What the Reaset Approach really means (Return to Ease) • Why living in constant stress or constant relaxation is unhealthy • How our biology is wired for survival (and why ease feels unfamiliar) • Why so many young people feel anxious about the future • How future thinking can give us agency and direction • Practical ways to adapt and manage change in a fast-moving world If you’re in your 20s feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, overthinking the future, or struggling to find calm, this episode offers a grounded and empowering perspective. Timestamps below ⬇️ #ReasetApproach #StressCoach #FutureThinking #TomMaras #MentalWellbeing #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Tom Meyers Website: https://www.futurizeyourself.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meyerstom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurizeyourself If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Tom Maras 1:40 - What the Reaset Approach Means 8:15 - Why Ease Is the Ideal State 15:30 - Why Young People Fear Feeling Good 23:10 - How Stress Is Wired Into Our Biology 31:45 - The Importance of Future Thinking 40:20 - Building Agency Over Your Future 48:50 - Practical Ways to Return to Ease 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Adapting to Change

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    Creativity Is for Everyone: From Aerial Artist to Therapist | Mari Reisberg

    Mari Reisberg is a licensed professional counselor, performer, creativity coach, and host of the Sustaining Creativity podcast. With a unique background spanning the performing arts and mental health, she has spent more than 25 years helping people reconnect with their creativity. From working as a trapeze artist and aerial dancer to becoming a therapist and educator, Mari believes creativity isn’t reserved for artists — it’s something everyone can use to navigate life’s challenges, build confidence, reduce stress, and find greater joy. In this uplifting conversation, Mari shares: • Who she was in her 20s and her Broadway dreams • The challenges of pursuing acting in New York • How she discovered creative arts therapies • Why so many people lose touch with their creativity • Everyday ways we are already creative without realizing it • How creativity supports mental well-being and confidence If you’re in your 20s feeling stuck, disconnected from your creative side, or searching for more joy and self-expression, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement. Mari’s work bridges performance, psychology, and everyday creativity. Timestamps below ⬇️ #CreativityCoach #MariReisberg #SustainingCreativity #MentalHealth #CreativeArts #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Mari Reisberg Website:https://sustainingcreativity.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Mari Reisberg 1:40 - Life in Her 20s: Broadway Dreams & New York 8:15 - The Reality of Pursuing Acting 15:30 - Discovering Creative Arts Therapies 23:10 - Combining Performing Arts with Mental Health 31:45 - Why People Lose Touch with Creativity 40:20 - Everyday Creativity You Already Practice 48:50 - Creativity as a Tool for Confidence & Joy 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Sustaining Creativity

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    Performing Strength for Too Long: Trauma, Recovery & Real Life | Lisa lacy

    Lisa Lacy is a writer, trauma educator, and author of the upcoming memoir *Notes from a Certified Mad Woman*. After more than three decades working in corporate, education, healthcare, consulting, performance, and storytelling, she now writes and speaks about trauma, addiction, identity, recovery, and the hidden cost of performing strength for too long. In this raw, honest, and deeply human conversation, Lisa shares: • What her 20s looked like when she thought she had it all figured out • The danger of choosing partners who mirror family chaos • High-functioning survival vs actually living • Why brutal self-honesty is the first step to change • Lessons from addiction, toxic relationships, and near-death health crises • How she finally stopped performing and started telling the truth If you’re in your 20s (or any age) feeling the pressure to look polished while struggling inside, this episode will make you feel less alone and more understood. Lisa’s work is about honesty, humor, and helping people reclaim their real selves. Timestamps below ⬇️ #LisaLacy #TraumaRecovery #NotesFromACertifiedMadWoman #HighFunctioning #MentalHealth #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Lisa Lacy Website: https://www.lisalacy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalacycalm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_lacy_writes If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Lisa Lacy 1:40 - Life in Her 20s: Thinking She Had It All Figured Out 8:15 - Becoming a Young Mother & Choosing Corporate 15:30 - Choosing Partners & the Cost of Ignoring Red Flags 23:10 - High-Functioning Survival vs Actually Living 31:45 - Addiction, Trauma Bonds & Hitting Rock Bottom 40:20 - The Power of Brutal Self-Honesty 48:50 - Midlife Pivot & Choosing to Tell the Truth 57:15 - Final Thoughts on Feeling Less Alone

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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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  • Creator
    Joy Okolobi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    236
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joy Okolobi
  • Show Website
    Conversations with Sekani