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

    From Lost in 20s to Maple Empire: Reconnect with Nature & Find Purpose | Matthew Gardner | Ep 76

    Feeling lost, disconnected, or stuck in your 20s? Matthew Gardner went from an unruly kid and post-university frustration to traveling the world, living as a yachtie, and eventually building The Maple Brothers — a maple-powered snack brand on a mission to get kids (and families) back outside and reconnect with nature. In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Sekani, Matthew shares how exploration changed him, why kids today are so disconnected from the outdoors, and how to build a purposeful life and business that actually matters. Packed with lessons on identity, discipline, meaningful living, and turning personal shifts into real impact. **Key Highlights:** ​ Feeling lost after university and the power of exploration ​ How the outdoors transformed his view of success ​ The deeper mission behind The Maple Brothers ​ Balancing business with purpose and family reconnection ​ Practical advice for young adults seeking direction and meaning Connect with Matthew Gardner Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/themaplebrothersusa?igsh=ZTVhMXF6aHF4a2M2 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 0:38 - Matt Gardner Background & CPA Journey 2:15 - Why Traditional Accounting is Broken 5:10 - Founding Hiline & Modern Financial Operations 8:45 - Money Mindset in Your 20s 12:30 - Common Financial Traps to Avoid 15:20 - Building Systems for Clarity & Freedom 18:40 - Advice for Young Adults Taking Control of Money 21:15 - Practical Tools & Mindset Shifts 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    35 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Mental Health Contagion: Supporting Loved Ones Without Losing Yourself — Yvette Murray | Ep 75

    Watching someone you love struggle with mental health can silently destroy your own well-being. Yvette Murray — psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and author of *The Mental Health Contagion* — shares powerful insights on the emotional toll of supporting loved ones through mental health challenges. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, protect your own mental health, avoid codependency, and show up with compassion without losing yourself. This episode is essential for young adults in their 20s navigating family struggles, friendships, or relationships with mental health challenges. **Key Highlights:** • The hidden emotional impact on caregivers and supporters • Why mental health struggles are “contagious” to those closest • Setting boundaries while still showing love and support • Practical tools for protecting your own well-being • Real talk on compassion, guilt, and sustainable caregiving Connect with Yvette Murray Website:https://mentalhealthtrainer.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yvettemmurray/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemurray/ 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 0:38 - Yvette Murray Background & Mental Health Advocacy 2:15 - What is The Mental Health Contagion? 5:10 - The Emotional Toll on Supporters 8:45 - Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones 12:30 - Avoiding Codependency & Burnout 15:20 - Practical Tools for Caregivers in Their 20s 18:40 - Compassion Without Losing Yourself 21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Supporting Others 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    25 min

  3. 1D AGO

    People-Pleasing to Powerful: Boundaries, Self-Worth & Reclaiming Your Voice —Jennifer Gill | Ep 74

    Constantly saying yes when you mean no, feeling drained, or struggling with self-worth in your 20s? Jennifer shares her honest journey of breaking free from people-pleasing, setting strong boundaries, and stepping into her power. In this empowering episode, she reveals how she rewired her mindset, stopped abandoning herself, and created a life aligned with her values. Perfect for young adults ready to stop shrinking, own their voice, and build authentic relationships with clarity and confidence. **Key Highlights:** • The hidden costs of chronic people-pleasing • Learning to set boundaries without guilt • Rebuilding self-worth after years of putting others first • Practical tools for saying no and protecting your energy • Turning personal healing into a foundation for purpose Connect with Jennifer Gill Podcast:https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/17651564921445399f595545b 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 0:38 - Jennifer’s Background & Journey 2:15 - The People-Pleasing Trap in Her 20s 5:10 - Recognizing the Cost of Saying Yes 8:45 - The Turning Point: Reclaiming Her Voice 12:30 - Setting Boundaries Without Guilt 15:20 - Rebuilding Self-Worth & Confidence 18:40 - Practical Tools for Daily Life 21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    13 min

  4. 1D AGO

    People-Pleasing to Powerful Living: Boundaries, Self-Worth & Identity—Kate Hendrickson | Ep 73

    Constantly saying yes when you mean no, struggling with boundaries, or feeling drained in your 20s? Kate Hendrickson shares her honest journey of breaking free from people-pleasing, reclaiming her voice, and building a life rooted in self-worth and authenticity. In this empowering episode, she reveals how she rewired her mindset, set healthy boundaries, and stopped abandoning herself. Perfect for young adults ready to move from exhaustion and guilt to confidence, clarity, and ownership of their energy and decisions. **Key Highlights:** • The hidden costs of chronic people-pleasing • Learning to set boundaries without guilt or fear of rejection • Rebuilding self-worth after years of putting others first • Practical tools for saying no and protecting your peace • Turning personal healing into authentic, powerful living Connect with Kate Hendrickson Website:https://www.kate-hendrickson.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kwhendrickson/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hendrickson-fl02/ 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 0:38 - Kate Hendrickson Background & Journey 2:15 - The People-Pleasing Trap in Her 20s 5:10 - Recognizing the Cost of Always Saying Yes 8:45 - The Turning Point: Reclaiming Her Voice 12:30 - Setting Boundaries Without Guilt 15:20 - Rebuilding Self-Worth & Confidence 18:40 - Practical Tools for Daily Life 21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    20 min

  5. 1D AGO

    From Broke to 7-Figure Business: Sales, Discipline & Purpose in Your 20s — Gabe Johnson | Ep 72

    Broke, directionless, and stuck in your 20s? Gabe shares his raw journey from financial rock bottom to building a 7-figure business. He reveals the mindset shifts, sales strategies, daily discipline habits, and tough decisions that turned his life around. This episode is packed with practical tools for young adults ready to stop making excuses, take ownership, and create real wealth and purpose. **Key Highlights:** • Going from broke to 7 figures in business • The power of sales skills and consistent action • Discipline habits that separate winners from dreamers • Overcoming fear, rejection, and self-doubt • Building a purposeful life through entrepreneurship Connect with Gabe Johnson Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_gabe__johnson_?igsh=aHducDdzaDdiNHJ5 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 0:38 - Gabe’s Background & Early Struggles 2:15 - Rock Bottom Moments in His 20s 5:10 - The Shift to Sales & Entrepreneurship 8:45 - Building Discipline and Consistency 12:30 - Key Mindset Changes That Changed Everything 15:20 - Practical Sales & Business Tools 18:40 - Overcoming Rejection & Self-Doubt 21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Building Their Future 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    20 min

  6. 1D AGO

    ADHD Is Over: Filmmaker’s Radical Take on Focus, Parenting & Purpose | Roman Wyden | Ep 71

    Struggling with focus, labels, or feeling like something’s “wrong” with you in your 20s? Award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and life coach Roman Widen shares his powerful journey and why he believes “ADHD is Over.” After his son’s diagnosis, Roman began questioning traditional narratives and created a project (podcast, documentary, upcoming book) exploring alternative ways to rewire the brain, reduce stress, and help children (and adults) thrive. This episode delivers mindset shifts, practical tools for better focus, and encouragement to stop accepting limitations and start owning your potential. **Key Highlights:** • Roman’s creative career from documentaries to commercial work • His son’s ADHD diagnosis and the journey that followed • Why he believes ADHD is not a life sentence • Practical ways to rewire habits and improve focus • Empowering the next generation through better understanding Connect with Roman Wyden Website:http://www.adhdisover.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adhd_is_over/ Twitter: https://x.com/ADHDisOver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd_is_over/ 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 0:38 - Roman Widen Background: Filmmaker & Life Coach 2:15 - Creative Career & Major Projects 5:10 - His Son’s ADHD Diagnosis 8:45 - Why He Started “ADHD is Over” 12:30 - Challenging Traditional Narratives 15:20 - Rewiring the Brain & Building Focus 18:40 - Parenting & Supporting the Next Generation 21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    30 min

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    Beyond Conventional Medicine:Vibrational Remedies Can Regenerate Your Body — Dr. Adam Suzman | Ep 70

    What if true healing goes far beyond pills and symptoms? Dr. Adam Suzman, founder of Beyond Medicine and creator of groundbreaking vibrational remedies like Turritopsin™ (The Life Molecule), shares a revolutionary approach to health, regeneration, and human potential. In this eye-opening conversation, Adam explores: • His 20+ years as a homeopath and the shift to transformational medicine • How vibrational remedies using plant, mineral, and mantra frequencies can liberate the body from negative patterns • The science and spirituality behind regeneration, consciousness, and breaking repetitive cycles • Practical insights for people in their 20s navigating health, purpose, and personal growth • Why combining ancient wisdom with modern innovation creates deeper healing Perfect for anyone interested in holistic health, spiritual awakening, or alternative approaches to wellness. Dr. Adam Suzman is a Cape Town-based homeopath, Buddhist practitioner, author, and innovator behind Beyond Medicine. His remedies are used in multiple countries and focus on true transformation rather than symptom management. #BeyondMedicine #HolisticHealing #VibrationalMedicine #Homeopathy #Consciousness #Regeneration Connect with Adam Suzman Website: https://immortalwellness.net/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/immortalwellness.shop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IW.immortalwellness 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 Dr. Adam Suzman 2:40 - The Limitations of Conventional Medicine 9:15 - Adam’s Journey into Homeopathy & Beyond 17:30 - Discovering Vibrational Remedies & Frequencies 26:45 - Turritopsin: The Life Molecule & Regeneration 35:20 - Mantras, Plants & Minerals in Healing 44:10 - Breaking Negative Patterns Through Consciousness 53:50 - Spirituality, Buddhism & Inner Work 1:02:30 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s on Health & Purpose 1:11:45 - Final Thoughts on Human Potential & Transformation

    37 min

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    Somatic Practitioner: Listen to Your Body, Heal & Find Presence in Your 20s —Little Lindsay|Ep 69

    Constantly pushing through burnout, ignoring signals from your body, or feeling disconnected in your 20s? Little Lindsay — somatic practitioner, founder of S Lingua, runner, and weightlifter — shares how she moved from forcing her body to truly listening to it. Learn why your body’s discomfort is often a message, not something to override, and discover practical somatic tools for presence, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with yourself. This episode gives young adults real strategies to reduce overwhelm, build body awareness, and live with more clarity and ease. **Key Highlights:** • Shifting from pushing the body (as a runner/weightlifter) to listening deeply • How the body communicates through signals and discomfort • Why productivity is often used to avoid difficult feelings • Simple presence practices anyone can start today • The power of slowing down and creating space for possibility Connect with Little Lindsay Website:https://somalingua.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-little1/ 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 0:38 - Little Lindsay Background & Somatic Journey 2:15 - From Pushing the Body to Listening 5:10 - Understanding Body Signals & Discomfort 8:45 - Productivity as Emotional Avoidance 12:30 - The Power of Presence & Slowing Down 15:20 - Practical Somatic Tools for Daily Life 18:40 - Creating Space for Possibility 21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s 23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

    24 min
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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
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joy Okolobi
  • Show Website
    Conversations with Sekani