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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The Real You: Seeing Through Conditioning for Lasting Change | Andrew Parr
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 25:55
Most self-help focuses on fixing yourself. Andrew Parr — therapist, trainer, and author of *The Real You* — offers a radical alternative: seeing through the unconscious conditioning that shapes us.
With over 33 years and 20,000+ sessions of experience, Andrew shares:
• His personal journey from punk rock to deep therapy work
• How childhood experiences create emotional & neurological conditioning
• Why many people stay stuck despite insight
• The path to uncovering your authentic self
If you’re in your 20s feeling conditioned by past experiences or ready for real transformation, this episode delivers clarity and powerful insights.
Andrew trains practitioners and challenges traditional ideas about therapy and personal development.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Andrew Parr
1:40 - Early Life, Adoption & Formative Experiences
Indigenous Healing, Heartbreak & Emotional Freedom | Ben Oofana
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 52:15
Heartbreak, trauma, and unhealthy patterns can trap us — but deep healing is possible. Ben Oofana — healer, teacher, and practitioner of indigenous traditions — shares his journey from personal pain to helping others release emotional wounds.
In this profound conversation, Ben discusses:
• Early fascination with indigenous cultures and vision quests
• Meditation, trauma release & the body’s healing intelligence
• Healing heartbreak and breaking unhealthy relationship patterns
• Vision quests, mentors, and indigenous healing practices
• Practical insights for emotional freedom in your 20s
If you’re navigating heartbreak, trauma, or seeking deeper emotional healing, this episode offers ancient wisdom and real transformation tools.
Ben Oofana has spent decades bridging indigenous practices with modern healing.
Retired Educator’s Wisdom: Gen Alpha, Consciousness & Tools for Young Adults | Queen D. Michelle
Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Duration 31:17
From traditional education to conscious evolution, Queen D. Michelle — retired educator, author, and creator of a social-emotional learning curriculum — shares insights on navigating a rapidly changing world.
In this insightful conversation, Queen discusses:
• Her journey from traditional teaching to conscious curriculum design
• The unique challenges and strengths of Gen Alpha
• Tools for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and conscious decision-making
From $70K Debt to Financial Freedom: Money Lessons for Your 20s | Dr. Paris Woods | Ep 78
Sunday, May 31, 2026 • Duration 18:07
Drowning in student loans or feeling financially lost in your 20s? Dr. Paris Woods — Harvard-educated author of *The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom* and *The Student’s Guide to Financial Freedom* — shares her powerful journey from $70K+ in debt to building real wealth. She breaks down practical strategies for financial clarity, mindset shifts around money, retiring early, and creating freedom on your own terms. This episode delivers actionable tools for young adults ready to take ownership of their finances and future.
**Key Highlights:**
Going from heavy debt to financial independence
Why the traditional money system is broken for many
Tailored advice for students and young adults
Building wealth with intention and clarity
Mindset shifts that changed everything
Connect with Dr Paris Woods
Books: *The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom* & *The Student’s Guide to Financial Freedom*
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome
0:38 - Dr. Paris Woods Background & Debt Journey
2:15 - The Turning Point Toward Financial Freedom
Podcasting Mentor: Launch Your Show, Attract Clients & Build Authority —Anja Lordanić | Ep 77
Sunday, May 31, 2026 • Duration 24:23
Want to start a podcast but don’t know where to begin — or how to make it actually bring clients and impact? Anja Lordanić — podcasting mentor, translator, and host of *Say Yes to Podcasting* based in Croatia — shares her practical roadmap for solopreneurs and small business owners. From launching her own show to helping others turn podcasting into a powerful business tool, Anja breaks down mindset, strategy, and systems for consistent growth. This episode is packed with actionable advice for young adults in their 20s ready to build authority, connect authentically, and create content that serves both their business and their purpose.
**Key Highlights:**
• Why podcasting is one of the best tools for solopreneurs
• Common mistakes new podcasters make and how to avoid them
• Turning your podcast into a client-attracting system
• Balancing authenticity with strategy
• Lessons from building a podcasting business internationally
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From Lost in 20s to Maple Empire: Reconnect with Nature & Find Purpose | Matthew Gardner | Ep 76
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 35:20
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
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Mental Health Contagion: Supporting Loved Ones Without Losing Yourself — Yvette Murray | Ep 75
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 25:11
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
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People-Pleasing to Powerful: Boundaries, Self-Worth & Reclaiming Your Voice —Jennifer Gill | Ep 74
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 12:59
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
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People-Pleasing to Powerful Living: Boundaries, Self-Worth & Identity—Kate Hendrickson | Ep 73
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 19:59
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
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From Broke to 7-Figure Business: Sales, Discipline & Purpose in Your 20s — Gabe Johnson | Ep 72
Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 20:02
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
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Ben Oofana
1:40 - Early Life & Fascination with Indigenous Cultures
8:15 - Vision Quests, Mentors & Traditional Healing
15:30 - Trauma, Dissociation & Deep Emotional Work
23:10 - Meditation Practices for Releasing Pain
31:45 - Healing Heartbreak & Unhealthy Patterns
40:20 - The Body’s Innate Healing Intelligence
48:50 - Advice for Young Adults Seeking Freedom
57:15 - Final Thoughts on Healing & Transformation
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Queen D. Michelle
1:40 - Traditional Education vs Conscious Evolution
8:15 - Gen Alpha: The Largest Generation & Their Unique Needs
15:30 - Creating 52 Insights — Conscious Curriculum for Youth
23:10 - Nervous System Regulation & Self-Awareness Tools
31:45 - Why Unconscious Can’t Teach Consciousness
40:20 - Navigating the Shift in Human Consciousness
48:50 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s
57:15 - Final Thoughts on Tools for the Next Generation
5:10 - Why the Money System Feels Broken
8:45 - Advice for Students & Young Adults in Their 20s
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
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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
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
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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
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
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