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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.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#TheRealYou #Conditioning #PersonalTransformation #TherapyInsights #SelfAwareness #EmotionalHealing

Connect with Andrew Parr

Website:https://andrewparr.org/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-parr-54230118/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrewparr.realyou/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Andrew Parr

1:40 - Early Life, Adoption & Formative Experiences

8:15 - From Punk Rock to Therapy Training

15:30 - Understanding Emotional & Neurological Conditioning

23:10 - Why People Stay Stuck Despite Insight

31:45 - The Real You: Seeing Through Patterns

40:20 - Practical Ways to Challenge Conditioning

48:50 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Authenticity & Freedom

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.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#EmotionalHealing #IndigenousWisdom #HeartbreakRecovery #TraumaRelease #MeditationHealing #VisionQuest

Connect with Ben Oofana

Website:https://benoofana.com/

Meditation and Training website:https://teachmetomeditate.com/

Breakup first aid website:https://breakupfirstaid.com/

A more focused program:https://healmyheartache.com/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@benoofana

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/benoofana/

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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

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

• Why unconscious teachers can’t effectively teach consciousness

• Preparing young adults for the shift in human consciousness

If you’re in your 20s seeking clarity, tools, or deeper self-understanding, this episode offers practical wisdom from decades of experience.

Queen is dedicated to helping generations navigate identity, healing, and intentional living.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#ConsciousEducation #GenAlpha #SocialEmotionalLearning #Mindfulness #ConsciousLiving #EducatorWisdom

Connect with Queen D Michelle

Website: https://www.fulaamerican.org/

Twitter: https://x.com/1Light1Luv

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/considerations2020/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cots/

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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

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

5:10 - Why the Money System Feels Broken

8:45 - Advice for Students & Young Adults in Their 20s

12:30 - Building Wealth with Intention

15:20 - Mindset Shifts for Financial Clarity

18:40 - Practical Tools You Can Use Today

21:15 - Retiring Early & Living on Your Terms

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

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

Connect with Anja Lordanic

Website: https://sayyestopodcasting.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjalordanic/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Anja Lordanić Background & Podcasting Journey

2:15 - Why Podcasting for Solopreneurs

5:10 - Common Launch Mistakes to Avoid

8:45 - Turning Your Podcast into a Business Tool

12:30 - Attracting High-Quality Clients

15:20 - Authenticity vs Strategy

18:40 - Advice for Young Podcasters in Their 20s

21:15 - Practical Systems & Mindset

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

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

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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

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/

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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

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

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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

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/

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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

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

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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

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/

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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

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

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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

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/

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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

What if the system designed to resolve conflict is actually making it worse? Dave Albrechta — lawyer with years in employment litigation — began questioning whether traditional legal approaches truly deliver justice or just escalate division.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dave discusses:

• ​ Growing up around the legal field and early views on justice
• ​ The disconnect between what clients want and what the system provides
• ​ How adversarial approaches often deepen wounds instead of healing them
• ​ Better ways to handle conflict through communication and understanding
• ​ Lessons for young professionals navigating disputes

If you’re interested in conflict resolution, leadership, or rethinking how we solve problems, this episode offers fresh perspective.

Dave is exploring healthier, more human-centered approaches to conflict.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#ConflictResolution #LegalSystem #EmploymentLaw #HealthyConflict #CommunicationSkills #AlternativeDispute

Connect with Dave Albrechta

Website: https://www.aspengrovelaw.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-albrechta-9313ab11/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dave Albrechta

1:40 - Early Life in a Legal Family & Views on Justice

8:15 - Practicing Law & Noticing the System’s Limits

15:30 - The Gap Between Client Needs and Legal Outcomes

23:10 - Becoming a Father & Seeing Conflict Differently

31:45 - Why Adversarial Approaches Often Fail

40:20 - Healthier Tools for Resolving Disputes

48:50 - Advice for Young Professionals Handling Conflict

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Better Ways Forward

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or chasing everyone else’s expectations in your 20s? Ashley Dawn shares her honest journey of rebuilding through wellness, self-discovery, and realignment. She opens up about the pressures of young adulthood, learning to prioritize her own needs, and creating a life that feels good from the inside out. This episode delivers practical tools for nervous system regulation, setting boundaries, and stepping into purposeful living with more clarity and confidence.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Navigating overwhelm and external expectations in your 20s
• ​ The power of slowing down and listening to your body
• ​ Rebuilding self-worth after people-pleasing and burnout
• ​ Simple daily practices for alignment and inner peace
• ​ Turning personal healing into a foundation for purpose

Connect with Ashleydawn Sheppard

Website:https://www.getintoyourheadtraining.com/trauma-model-therapy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydawn-sheppard/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/getintoyourheadtraining/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Ashley Dawn Background & Journey

2:15 - Feeling Overwhelmed in Your 20s

5:10 - Breaking Free from External Expectations

8:45 - The Shift Toward Self-Prioritization

12:30 - Nervous System Regulation & Daily Practices

15:20 - Rebuilding Self-Worth & Inner Alignment

18:40 - Finding Purpose Through Healing

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

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Steve Barton is a high-performance executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten® — a powerful, patented awareness-based framework that has helped hundreds of leaders, entrepreneurs, and parents achieve clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.

In this insightful conversation, Steve shares:

• ​ His 40+ years of experience turning real-world business challenges into coaching wisdom
• ​ How The Game of Ten® helps you remove limiting beliefs and operate from presence and power
• ​ Practical tools for better leadership, stronger relationships, health & wellbeing, and legacy building
• ​ Why awareness is the ultimate performance multiplier
• ​ Advice for ambitious young adults navigating career, purpose, and inner peace

If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high-achiever feeling stuck despite success, this episode delivers transformative mindset shifts you can apply immediately.

Steve Barton is the author of *The Father, the Son, and the Aha Moment* and founder of Steve Barton Coaching. He has worked with CEOs, business owners, and professionals seeking next-level performance and balance.

Connect with Steve Barton

Website: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-steve-barton/

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Timestamps below ⬇️

#HighPerformance #Mindset #Leadership #TheGameOfTen #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalDevelopment

Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Steve Barton

3:45 - Steve’s Journey: From Business Owner to High-Performance Coach

14:20 - The Birth of The Game of Ten® Framework

23:10 - How Awareness Changes Everything Under Pressure

32:50 - Removing Limiting Beliefs & Playing at a True 10

42:15 - Balancing Wealth, Health, Relationships & Legacy

51:40 - Tools for Leaders, Entrepreneurs & Parents

1:01:25 - Advice for Ambitious Young Adults in Their 20s/30s

1:10:50 - The Aha Moment & Final Wisdom

From chasing society’s version of success in China to a full spiritual awakening in the US — Helen Ye Plehn’s story is a powerful reminder that anxiety and depression can be wake-up calls from your soul.

In this deep conversation, Helen shares:

• Her journey from PhD student battling severe anxiety/depression to healing through meditation and spirituality

• The spontaneous Kundalini awakening that opened her third eye and ability to see auras

• How she created the Aura Color Wheel — a system to discover your soul’s gifts, wounds, and life purpose

• Why understanding your unique soul aura helps you escape imposter syndrome and live in alignment

• Practical advice for people in their 20s trying to figure out who they really are

If you’re feeling lost, misaligned, or searching for your true purpose, this episode offers clarity, hope, and powerful tools for self-discovery.

Helen Ye Plehn is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty, author of *The Aura Color Wheel*, intuitive artist, spiritual teacher, and creator of a system that has helped over 30,000 people understand their soul energy.

Connect with Helen Plehn

Website: https://helencreatesbeauty.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenplehn/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helencreatesbeauty

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Helen Plehn

1:25 - Helen’s 20s: The “Perfect” Life That Led to Anxiety & Depression

5:45 - The Wake-Up Call & Beginning of Self-Healing

8:20 - Meditation, Yoga & Dropping Medications

12:10 - Studying Astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys & More

15:55 - Spontaneous Kundalini Awakening & Opening the Third Eye

22:40 - Seeing Auras & Understanding Soul Energy

28:15 - Introducing the Aura Color Wheel System

35:50 - Soul Gifts, Wounds & Lessons – Why This Changes Everything

44:30 - No Positive/Negative Energy – Only Light & Evolution

52:10 - Advice for People in Their 20s Feeling Lost

1:01:45 - Final Thoughts on Alignment, Creativity & Fulfillment

From building a million-dollar preschool business to writing a no-filter memoir, Jessica Danel — bold entrepreneur, mom of three, and host of *Jess Saying* — shares her unapologetic journey through small-town chaos, motherhood curveballs, and life’s wildest moments. In this raw and hilarious episode, she talks about turning pain into power, ditching perfectionism, and owning your story with humor and heart. Perfect for young adults in their 20s who want real talk on resilience, entrepreneurship, identity, and living authentically without apology.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Building and scaling a successful childcare business from the ground up
• ​ The raw realities of motherhood and small-town life
• ​ Writing *Bucket List from a Redneck Girl* — turning scars into stories
• ​ Why honesty and humor are powerful tools for healing and connection
• ​ Lessons on grit, reinvention, and showing up as your full self

Connect with Jessica Danel:

Website: https://jesssaying.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-danel-mba-88970283/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdanel/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Jessica Danel Background & Entrepreneurial Journey

2:15 - Building a Million-Dollar Preschool Business

5:10 - Motherhood, Small-Town Life & Real Challenges

8:45 - Writing Her No-Filter Memoir

12:30 - Turning Pain into Powerful Stories

15:20 - The Power of Humor and Honesty

18:40 - Lessons on Resilience & Authenticity

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Want to start or grow a podcast that actually ranks and makes money in your 20s? Roy Coughlan — aka The Podfather, serial entrepreneur with 20+ companies across 5 countries, and a top podcast coach — shares his no-BS blueprint. From hustling as a kid in Ireland to multiple top 0.5% global podcasts, Roy reveals the real systems, mindset, and long-game strategies that separate successful podcasters from those who quit. Learn practical tools for consistency, audience growth, monetization, and building a business around your voice — perfect for young adults ready to own their path and create real impact.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Starting to hustle young and lessons from early entrepreneurship
• ​ Why most new podcasters fail and how to avoid it
• ​ Systems that helped him hit top 0.5% globally multiple times
• ​ The power of playing the long game in content and business
• ​ Advice for 20-somethings building something meaningful

Connect with Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

website : https://roycoughlan.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roycoughlan/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Roy Coughlan Background & Early Hustle

2:15 - Mindset in His 20s & Entrepreneurship

5:10 - Transition to Podcasting & Coaching

8:45 - Why Most Podcasts Fail

12:30 - Systems for Top 0.5% Growth

15:20 - Playing the Long Game in Business

18:40 - Practical Advice for Young Podcasters

21:15 - Building Multiple Successful Shows

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

What if you achieved everything society told you would make you happy — law school, career, family, the “American Dream” — only to feel completely empty inside?

In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Adam Tumbling (former attorney and host of Act Out Podcast) shares his powerful journey from emotional numbness and complex PTSD to true self-compassion and purpose. He opens up about suppressing emotions as a man, battling ADHD, rewiring his brain, and why vulnerability is the ultimate strength.

If you’re in your 20s-30s feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like success isn’t fulfilling, this episode will challenge how you think about mental health, masculinity, discipline, and building a meaningful life.

Adam’s framework: Make a Life • Make a Living • Make a Difference is a game-changer.

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Connect with Adam Tomlin

website:https://www.theactoutpodcast.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-tomlin26/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:58 - The “Successful but Empty” Phase (Black Hole Feeling)

2:28 - Why Men Suppress Emotions + Childhood Roots

6:18 - Hollywood’s Toxic Masculinity Influence

8:37 - Rewiring Your Brain After CPTSD

11:30 - ADHD, Emotional Intensity & Overreactions

15:59 - Make a Life, Make a Living, Make a Difference Framework

18:31 - Self-Compassion vs Self-Judgment Discipline

21:50 - Why People Feel Stuck in Survival Mode

23:40 - Message to Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed or Failing

26:37 - Rapid Fire: Happiness, Freedom, Strength & Changing the World

27:20 - Where to Find Adam & Final Thoughts

What if you chased status and “success” straight out of college… only to later walk away from a massively successful family business to chase your real calling?

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Sekani, Forth Hefner — executive coach specializing in commercial real estate leadership teams — shares his unfiltered journey. From joining the family business in 2008 and scaling it sevenfold, to selling his majority stake, dealing with grief, family dynamics, and finally finding fulfillment in leadership coaching.

Forth drops raw gems on:

• Why he initially chose jobs for the “big tower + business cards” flex

• The “too stupid to quit” mindset that built a 7X company

• Navigating family business challenges without ruining relationships

• The liberating feeling of letting go of a legacy business

• Why entrepreneurship feels exciting at first but tests your soul later

Perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, family business owners, and anyone in their 20s-30s thinking about pivoting to purpose-driven work.

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💬 Comment: Would you join your family business? Why or why not?

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Connect with Forth Heffner

Website:https://thefacultyresource.com/

LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/forthheffner/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Forth Hefner

0:58 - Why He Chose Corporate Jobs for Status & Ego

2:20 - Pivoting Into the Family Business

3:45 - The “Too Stupid to Quit” Mindset Behind 7X Growth

6:10 - Challenges of Building & Living with Family (Brother + Father)

8:55 - Compartmentalization, Trust & Leadership Lessons

11:20 - The Emotional Decision to Sell His Majority Stake

13:40 - Grief, Legacy & Finding Freedom After the Exit

15:30 - Realizing Coaching Was His True Calling

18:05 - Visionary Personality vs Execution Reality

20:15 - Why Commercial Real Estate Leadership is Unique

23:10 - Scaling Teams with Performance + Human Connection

25:45 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs & Leaders

28:20 - Rapid Fire & Final Thoughts

What if everything you’ve been told about health — early workouts, late-night eating, “calories in vs out” — is quietly destroying your energy, hormones, and ability to lose weight?

In this eye-opening episode of Conversations with Sekani, Jason Yun (former fitness studio owner and nutrition coach) shares his powerful transformation. After burning out with low energy, poor sleep, and failing client results despite “doing everything right,” he discovered circadian biology — the science of light, sleep, daily rhythms, and how they control everything from fat loss to hormones.

Jason breaks down:

• Why light environment > food & workouts

• The dangers of blue light, late eating, and early bootcamps

• How sunrise viewing and proper rhythms fix energy naturally

• Why people with darker skin need more sunlight

• Sunlight’s role in vitamin D, insulin, and real recovery

If you’re struggling with stubborn weight, constant fatigue, poor sleep, or feeling “off” no matter what you try — this conversation will completely rewire how you think about health.

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💬 Comment: What time do you usually see sunrise?

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Connect with Jason Yun

Website:https://www.improvementwarriorfitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sun.yun.jason/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonyun3010/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/yuntraining

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Jason Yun

1:28 - From Fitness Coach to Frustration: Why Traditional Methods Failed

3:45 - Jason’s Personal Health Collapse (Low Energy, Sleep Issues)

6:10 - Discovering Circadian Biology & Dr. Jack Kruse

8:55 - Why Light Environment Beats Diet & Exercise

11:40 - Blue Light, Cortisol, Melatonin & Destroyed Recovery

15:20 - Morning Sunlight, Sunrise Viewing & Hormone Reset

18:30 - Skin Types, Sun Exposure & Vitamin D Truths (Fitzpatrick Scale)

21:15 - Practical Tips: Building Your Solar Callus & Fixing Night Owl Habits

23:40 - Why Sleep is King & Consistency Over Motivation

26:10 - Rapid Fire: Health, Energy & Life-Changing Advice

27:45 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jason

What if the key to peace, purpose, and manifestation isn’t in chasing the future or replaying the past — but in mastering this exact moment?

In this transformative episode of Conversations with Sekani, Billy Mandarino — author, speaker, and creator of the Nowist philosophy — shares his raw journey. From a promising pole vault career-ending injury, a harsh modeling contract in New York that broke him, to battling anxiety, trauma, and overthinking… Billy discovered how to break free by living fully in the present.

He reveals:

• Why most people in their 20s are “driving forward while staring in the rearview mirror”

• The power of “thinking from the end” (inspired by Neville Goddard)

• How to use imagination, breath, and presence to rewire anxiety and attract what you want

• Practical ways to become a Nowist and stop living in fear or future anxiety

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or constantly anxious about your future — this conversation will shift how you experience life starting today.

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💬 Comment: What’s one thing that pulls you out of the present moment?

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Connect with Billy Mandarino

Website:https://www.billymandarino.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_nowist?igsh=MXZnaml3a290NjlhbA==

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Billy Mandarino

1:20 - Billy’s 20s: Pole Vault Injury, Modeling Trauma & Anxiety

5:45 - The Rearview Mirror Analogy (Why You’re Crashing Through Life)

8:30 - Discovering the Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle, Neville Goddard & More)

12:10 - What It Really Means to Be a “Nowist”

15:45 - Thinking FROM the End vs Thinking ABOUT the End (Manifestation Shift)

20:20 - Using Imagination & Senses to Live in the Present

24:10 - Overcoming Overthinking & Daily Practices for Presence

27:50 - Advice for Young People Feeling Anxious About the Future

31:15 - Rapid Fire & Final Thoughts

Success on paper doesn’t always mean fulfillment inside. Diane Lampe — best-selling author, leadership mentor, and founder of Lampe Company — rose from the bottom of corporate America to executive leadership, only to realize she wanted more.

In this inspiring conversation, Diane discusses:

• Growing up with hardworking parents and her early drive for “something bigger”

• Navigating corporate America without a degree through hard work and mindset

• The Tony Robbins moment that changed everything

• Reinventing her life and helping others unlock their potential

• Mindset shifts for young adults seeking real success

If you’re in your 20s questioning your path or feeling unfulfilled despite achievements, this episode is packed with wisdom.

Diane helps leaders become the best version of themselves.

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#LeadershipMentor #PersonalReinvention #CorporateToPurpose #MindsetShift #WomenInLeadership #Fulfillment

Connect with Diane Lampe

Website:https://dianelampe.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dianelampeco

Twitter:https://www.x.com/DianeLampe

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianelampe/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Diane Lampe

1:40 - Childhood, Family & Early Drive for More

8:15 - Corporate Climb Without a Degree

15:30 - The Late-Night Infomercial That Changed Everything

23:10 - Reinventing Life After Corporate Success

31:45 - Mindset, Self-Talk & Showing Up as Your Best Self

40:20 - Helping Others Unlock Potential & Leadership

48:50 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Gratitude & Purpose

What if everything you’re doing — gym, clean eating, hustling in your 20s — is being completely undone by one overlooked habit?

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Sekani, Cole (certified personal trainer and founder of Night Nutrition) shares his heartbreaking story. After losing his dad to a sudden heart attack — despite him being extremely fit and dedicated — Cole discovered the life-changing science of sleep and recovery.

He explains:

• ​Why poor sleep dramatically raises heart attack risk (especially after 45)
• ​How sacrificing sleep in your 20s catches up later
• ​Practical ways to build better sleep habits without being perfect
• ​Why recovery is more important than most people realize
• ​Lessons from building a supplement company focused on nighttime nutrition

If you’re grinding hard but still feel tired, wired at night, or not seeing results from your workouts — this conversation will completely shift how you approach health and longevity.

Connect with Cole Aceret

Website:https://night-nutrition.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleaceret/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Cole

1:20 - Life in Your 20s: Fitness, Hustle & Building a Business

4:10 - The Heartbreaking Loss of His Dad & The Wake-Up Call

7:45 - Reading “Why We Sleep” & The 200% Increased Risk Statistic

11:20 - Why Sleep is the Ultimate Cheat Code in Your 20s

14:30 - Founding Night Nutrition: Supplements for Better Recovery

18:05 - Common Sleep Mistakes Young People Make (Caffeine, Late Workouts)

22:10 - Practical Habits: Consistent Bedtime, Wind-Down Routines & Blue Light

26:40 - Workout Timing, Body Temperature & Preparing for Great Sleep

30:15 - Advice for 20s: Prioritizing Recovery Over Grinding

33:50 - Rapid Fire & Final Thoughts

What if your roughest 20s — homelessness, cancer, failed dreams, and setbacks — became the foundation for an extraordinary life of purpose, businesses, and impact?

In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Sekani, Brandy Von Holton (former international heavyweight fighter, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Von Holton Ranch) shares her raw story. From surviving a tough childhood and battling cancer right after college, to chasing Olympic dreams, building multiple businesses, creating United States Mounted Archery and Country Tough Trail Versatility, and now running an award-winning ranch while hosting retreats.

Brandy opens up about:

• ​ Why nobody is coming to save you — you have to save yourself
• ​ The power of passion vs. “busy” work
• ​ Turning pain into purpose and divorcing your old story
• ​ Practical money lessons for your 20s (stop blowing cash on junk)
• ​ Building organizations, speaking, coaching, and living boldly

If you’re in your 20s feeling lost, overwhelmed by setbacks, or wondering if your past defines you — this conversation proves reinvention is always possible.

Connect with Brandy Von Holten

Website:https://www.brandyvonholten.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-von-holten-7a32939a/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brandy_von_holten/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@brandyvonholten

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Brandy Von Holton

1:35 - Her 20s: Homelessness, College Struggles & Cancer Diagnosis

5:10 - Fighting for the Olympics, Moving on Faith & Meeting Her Husband

9:45 - The Police Officer Warrant Story & Becoming a Teacher

13:20 - Current Life: Running Von Holton Ranch & Daily Reality

17:30 - Founding United States Mounted Archery & Country Tough Trail Versatility

22:05 - Passionate Work vs Busy Work Mindset Shift

26:40 - Future Impact: Book, Horse Expo & Helping Others Heal

30:15 - Candid 20s Advice: Stop Wasting Money on Food & Junk

32:50 - Where to Find Brandy & Final Thoughts

Are you constantly pouring into others while losing yourself? Rev. Rachel Harrison — spiritual coach, author, and host of *Recover Your Soul* — shares her powerful journey from alcoholism, severe codependency, and people-pleasing to full soul recovery. In this raw conversation, she explains how addiction and codependency showed up in her life, the moment of grace that changed everything at 48, and why the 20s are the perfect time to stop abandoning yourself. Learn practical tools for nervous system regulation, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with your authentic self.

**Key Highlights:**

• Her turning point in 2018 and why she wishes she had done the work younger

• Codependency explained: Giving your power away and losing yourself

• The difference between supporting vs. enabling

• Healing from people-pleasing and control patterns

• Spirituality as the foundation for true freedom and wholeness

Connect with Rev Rachel

Website:https://www.doctoroo.health/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rachel.wellner.9/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-wellner-md-mph-facs-858b5a6a/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/rbwellner

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Rev. Rachel Harrison Background

2:15 - Her Addiction & Codependency Story

5:10 - The 2018 Turning Point

8:45 - Codependency Explained

12:30 - People-Pleasing & Giving Power Away

15:20 - Al-Anon & Spiritual Recovery

18:40 - Tools for Self-Love & Boundaries

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Built the “perfect” external life — high-paying C-suite job, beautiful home, family — but felt empty inside? Nandita Mahadevan shares her honest journey from corporate executive to founder of SolWomen, helping women reclaim health, identity, and purpose during midlife transitions. Learn how she recognized the illusion of success, navigated perimenopause, prioritized self-love, and balanced productivity with joy. This episode offers young adults powerful early lessons on avoiding burnout, listening to your inner voice, and building a fulfilling life before it’s too late.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​The illusion of the “perfect” life and internal emptiness
• ​Perimenopause as a wake-up call and major life reset
• ​Why women often put themselves last and how to change that
• ​Balancing business, family, and self-care with intention
• ​Practical daily tools: Morning rituals, scheduled breaks, and non-negotiables

Connect with Nandita Mahadevan

Website:https://www.solwomen.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandita-mahadevan-b965b18?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nmahadevan?igsh=YWNvNmIwdHpqY2ds&utm_source=qr

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Nandita Mahadevan Background & Corporate Journey

2:15 - The Illusion of the Perfect Life

5:10 - Feeling Empty Despite External Success

8:45 - Perimenopause as a Major Turning Point

12:30 - Prioritizing Self-Love & Joy

15:20 - Balancing Productivity with Fun & Family

18:40 - Practical Tools for Daily Self-Care

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Struggling with communication, personal branding, or standing out in your career in your 20s? Conor Cunneen — aka Irishman Speaks, keynote speaker, business humorist, and former marketing VP — shares how to use humor strategically to build warmth, approachability, likability, and trust (the WALT Effect). From his wild-haired ambitious 20s in Ireland to becoming Chicago’s Humorist Speaker of the Year, Conor reveals neuroscience-backed ways humor improves performance, why connection beats being funny, and practical tools young adults can use to improve communication, sales, leadership, and personal brand.

**Key Highlights:**

• What young Conor was chasing in his 20s

• The WALT Effect: Warmth, Approachability, Likability, Trust

• Why you should focus on smiles instead of trying to be funny

• Building your personal brand: “What do you want to be famous for?”

• Humor as a tool for better business outcomes and real connection

Connect with Conor Cunneen

Website:https://irishmanspeaks.com/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/irishmanspeaks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishmanspeaks/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@irishmanspeaks-AddingHumor

Twitter:https://twitter.com/IrishmanSpeaks

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Conor Cunneen Background & His 20s

2:15 - What Young Conor Was Chasing

5:10 - The Importance of Personal Brand

8:45 - The WALT Effect: Warmth, Approachability, Likability, Trust

12:30 - Why Focus on Smiles Instead of Being Funny

15:20 - Neuroscience of Humor & Connection

18:40 - Practical Tips for Communication & Productivity

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Building Their Career

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Overwhelmed by responsibilities, stuck in a victim mindset, or feeling like life is happening to you in your 20s? Debbie Weiss shares her raw story of becoming a full-time caregiver for her disabled father at just 21, facing a nervous breakdown, infertility struggles, and decades of people-pleasing before a major life reset. Learn how she broke free from self-pity, took ownership of her life, and turned heavy early burdens into strength. This episode is filled with practical mindset shifts and tools for young adults ready to stop surviving and start intentionally building their future.

**Key Highlights:**

• Becoming a caregiver at 21 and the hidden toll it took

• The nervous breakdown that forced her to confront her patterns

• How victim mentality quietly controlled her life for decades

• The powerful shift from “why me” to ownership

• Small intentional decisions that create massive change

Connect with Debbie Weis

Website:https://www.debbierweiss.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieweiss/

Instagram :https://instagram.com/debbie.r.weiss

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Debbie Weiss Background & Early Responsibilities

2:15 - Caregiving at 21 & The Nervous Breakdown

5:10 - Victim Mentality & Feeling Overwhelmed

8:45 - The Heavy Load Most 20-Somethings Don’t Face

12:30 - The Major Shift from Victim to Ownership

15:20 - Small Intentional Changes That Transform Life

18:40 - Lessons from Loss & Reinvention

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Taking Control Early

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Tired of being taken advantage of, people-pleasing, or wondering why being “nice” isn’t helping you succeed in your 20s? Danny Goldberg — serial entrepreneur, performance strategist, and author — delivers a powerful wake-up call: respect beats being liked. From leaving corporate America to building an 8-figure business, Danny shares hard-earned lessons on setting strong boundaries, strategic assertiveness, and protecting your time and energy. Learn practical tools to stop saying yes when you mean no, enforce non-negotiables, and build self-respect that transforms your career, relationships, and life.

**Key Highlights:**

• The hidden costs of being the “nice guy/girl”

• Strategic assertiveness vs aggression

• Setting boundaries without burning bridges

• Lessons from fatherhood on enforcing respect with love

• The “A Little Bit of [__]” mindset — edge with integrity

Connect with Danny Goldberg

Website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymgoldberg/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymgoldberg/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Danny Goldberg Background & Corporate to Entrepreneur Journey

2:15 - The “Nice Guy” Trap & Its Hidden Costs

5:10 - Why Respect Beats Being Liked

8:45 - Strategic Assertiveness in Work & Life

12:30 - Setting Boundaries Without Guilt

15:20 - Lessons from Fatherhood on Respect

18:40 - Mindset Shifts for Young Adults

21:15 - Practical Advice on Saying No

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

You read the books, journal, understand your patterns… but still can’t change? Cecilia Baum Mandryk — former geologist turned coach specializing in nervous system regulation and habit change — explains the “Post-Insight Plateau”: that frustrating gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. In this episode, she shares how she went from checking all the “right” boxes in her 20s (great job in oil & gas, expat life) to feeling unfulfilled, and the exact process she used to break free. Learn practical tools for moving from awareness to real action, nervous system regulation, and building a life that truly excites you.

**Key Highlights:**

• The illusion of the “perfect” 20s checklist life

• Why awareness without action leads to the Post-Insight Plateau

• Sunday brain vs Tuesday brain — why change feels impossible

• Nervous system regulation and habit change strategies

• How to explore what you really want instead of what others expect

Connect with Cecelia Baum Mandryk

Website:https://ceceliabaummandryk.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecelia-baum-mandryk/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Cecilia’s Background: From Geologist to Coach

2:15 - Life in Her 20s: The “Perfect” Checklist Life

5:10 - Realizing the Boxes Didn’t Bring Happiness

8:45 - The Post-Insight Plateau Explained

12:30 - Sunday Brain vs Tuesday Brain

15:20 - Nervous System Regulation & Habit Change

18:40 - How to Move from Awareness to Action

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Exploring Their Path

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Your small daily actions can create ripples that last generations. US Navy submariner, pastor, businessman, and author David Petrash shares powerful lessons from serving on nuclear submarines for months underwater with no outside contact. Learn how high-stakes leadership in extreme environments built his resilience, why the decisions you make in your 20s matter so much, and how faith, character, and consistent actions create lasting impact. This episode delivers gritty wisdom and practical tools for young adults ready to lead with purpose and own their ripple effect.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Life on nuclear submarines — months underwater with recycled air and no sunlight
• ​ Leading multi-billion dollar missions with diverse teams in closed environments
• ​ The massive importance of decisions made in your 20s
• ​ The Ripple of Faith concept and long-term impact of small actions
• ​ Transition from military to ministry and business

Connect with David Petrash

Website: https://www.rippleoffaith.com/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - David Petrash Background: Submariner, Pastor & Author

2:15 - Life Underwater on Nuclear Submarines

5:10 - High-Stakes Leadership Lessons from the Military

8:45 - The Ripple Effect of Daily Actions

12:30 - Decisions That Shape Your 20s

15:20 - Faith, Resilience & Long-Term Impact

18:40 - Advice for Young Adults Navigating Challenges

21:15 - Practical Tools for Leadership & Purpose

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Struggling with self-doubt, comparison, or finding your authentic voice in your 20s? Ana Denis — communications trainer, TEDx organizer, author of *Reinvento*, and former Google/YouTube marketing professional — shares her journey from a lonely introverted bookworm in Russia to building a global career across cultures. Learn why human connection beats algorithms, the danger of social media comparison, the power of silence for self-discovery, and practical strategies to communicate your identity with clarity during big life transitions and reinventions.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Transitioning from extreme introvert to confident communicator
• ​ Big moves (Russia to Moscow to Netherlands) and identity shifts
• ​ Why skills alone aren’t enough — human connection is everything
• ​ The pressure of visibility and the trap of seeking external validation
• ​ The importance of silence and soul-searching during reinvention

Connect with Ana Denis

Website:https://anadenis.com/

​LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-denis

​YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIAZJzumdHkVbD5913kBQDA

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Ana Denis Background: From Russia to Global Communicator

2:15 - Introvert Roots & Early Communication Struggles

5:10 - Big Move to Moscow & Identity Shift

8:45 - Corporate Career at Google & YouTube

12:30 - Why Human Connection Beats Algorithms

15:20 - Social Media Comparison & Seeking Validation

18:40 - The Power of Silence & Self-Discovery

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Finding Their Voice

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

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What if the key to heart health starts in your gut? Dr. Bilal Hamed — interventional cardiologist and founder of Laya Health — left conventional medicine to tackle misinformation and help people understand the powerful gut-heart connection.

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Hamed discusses:

• Immigrant family roots, resilience & unconventional path to medicine

• Suspended in high school for standing up — and still becoming class president

• Why he started Laya Health to bridge science and real wellness

• Challenging hype in supplements and heart health advice

• Lessons on persistence, questioning the system, and true prevention

If you care about heart health, gut microbiome, or seeing through industry hype, this episode is packed with truth and practical insight.

Dr. Bilal Hamed is on a mission to make evidence-based health accessible.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#HeartHealth #GutMicrobiome #Cardiologist #LayaHealth #HealthMisinformation #PreventiveMedicine

Connect with Bilal Hamed

Website: https://lylahhealth.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilal-ahmed-md-mba-305372279/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brwnmgk/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Bilal Hamed

1:40 - Immigrant Family Story & Early Resilience

8:15 - High School Rebellion & Becoming Class President

15:30 - Path to Cardiology & Questioning the System

23:10 - Starting Laya Health & Gut-Heart Connection

31:45 - Industry Misinformation & Evidence-Based Approach

40:20 - Challenges in Supplements & True Prevention

48:50 - Advice for Young Adults Pursuing Purpose

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Science, Faith & Health

Decisions you make in your 20s can shape the rest of your life. Carl Grant — Army veteran, Christian business leader, author, and founder of Bridges of Faith — shares his powerful story of going from atheist chasing success to a radical conversion at age 24 that changed everything. From military service and graduate school to integrating faith into business, family, and cross-cultural dialogue, Carl reveals why the 20s are the most formative decade and how to live the abundant life instead of just chasing the “easy” one. Packed with real lessons on identity, decision-making, resilience, and purpose.

**Key Highlights:**

• Radical conversion from atheist to believer at 24

• The massive impact of decisions made in your 20s

• Integrating faith into work, marriage, and leadership

• Building bridges across cultures (Muslim-Christian dialogue)

• Living the abundant life with clarity and ownership

Connect with Carl Grant

website:https://linktr.ee/carlgrant

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgrant

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carl.grant.iii

YouTube:https://youtube.com/@carlgrantiii

Twitter:https://www.x.com/carlgrant

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Carl Grant Background: Army Veteran & Business Leader

2:15 - The Most Formative Decade – Your 20s

5:10 - Radical Conversion at Age 24

8:45 - From Atheist to Full-On Believer

12:30 - Faith at Work, Home & Across Cultures

15:20 - Living the Abundant Life vs Easy Life

18:40 - Key Decisions That Shaped His Life

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contact

Diagnosed with epilepsy at 13 and facing uncontrollable seizures, shoulder dislocations, and medical dismissal in her 20s — Jane Rogers refused to let it define her in silence. In this honest and often humorous episode, the author of *Laughing Through the Storm* shares how she built mental and physical strength, navigated stigma and uncertainty, and found the courage to speak openly. Learn powerful lessons on resilience, identity, and using humor as medicine during life’s hardest seasons — perfect for young adults dealing with hidden challenges, chronic conditions, or feeling silenced by their struggles.

**Key Highlights:**

• Epilepsy diagnosis at 13 and the chaos it brought in her early 20s

• 75 shoulder dislocations in 18 months and fighting for proper medical care

• The stigma of invisible disabilities and choosing to stop hiding

• Finding humor and strength through unpredictable seizures

• The healing power of sharing your story openly

Connect with Jane Rogers

Website :https://laughingthroughthestorm.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-rogers-46684842/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laughingthroughthestorm

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Jane Rogers Background & Epilepsy Diagnosis at 13

2:15 - Life in Her Early 20s: Seizures & Shoulder Dislocations

5:10 - Fighting Doctors & Building Inner Strength

8:45 - The Stigma of Invisible Disabilities

12:30 - Choosing to Stop Hiding & Speak Openly

15:20 - Using Humor to Navigate Hardship

18:40 - The Healing Power of Sharing Your Story

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Facing Challenges

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Feeling like you’re living a version of yourself shaped by conditioning, trauma, or expectations in your 20s? Lauretta Zucchetti — transformational life coach, speaker, and author with a background in transpersonal psychology and international sales leadership — shares her powerful journey from childhood abuse and survival mode to corporate success and deep personal reinvention. Learn how to identify unconscious patterns, stop abandoning yourself, rebuild self-worth, and consciously choose who you want to become. This episode is packed with real tools for young adults ready to break free from old stories and create an authentic, purposeful life.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Childhood trauma, abandonment, and early conditioning around self-worth
• ​ High-achieving in sales while still feeling “not enough”
• ​ The power of unlearning who you were taught to be
• ​ Why women often pour into others but neglect themselves
• ​ Practical steps for identity reset and conscious living

Connect with Lauretta Zucchetti

Website:https://laurettazucchetti.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurettazucchetti/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lauretta_reinvention_mentor/

Twitter:https://x.com/laurettacoach

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Lauretta Zucchetti Background & Early Life

2:15 - Childhood Trauma & Conditioning

5:10 - Corporate Success While Feeling “Not Enough”

8:45 - The Turning Point: Loss & Self-Discovery

12:30 - Unlearning Who You Were Taught to Be

15:20 - Self-Worth, Identity & Pouring Into Yourself

18:40 - Practical Tools for Reinvention in Your 20s

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Breaking Patterns

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Feeling pressure to perform, questioning your creativity, or struggling with body image and identity in your 20s? Joanne Stewart — experienced yoga teacher, founder of Garden of Yoga, and co-host of the Flow Artist podcast — shares her journey from art school burnout and harsh criticism to discovering yoga as a tool for self-acceptance and calm. Learn how she makes yoga truly accessible for all bodies and abilities, why creativity is for everyone, and practical ways young adults can use movement and mindfulness to reconnect with themselves and reduce stress.

**Key Highlights:**

• Art school pressure that killed her love for creativity

• Discovering yoga as a way to calm the mind and heal the body

• Making yoga inclusive and adaptable for every body

• Creativity as a state of mind, not just “being good at art”

• Using movement and mindfulness for self-discovery in your 20s

Connect With Joanne Stewart

Website:https://gardenofyoga.com.au/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardenofyoga/

Twitter:https://x.com/josgardenofyoga

TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@garden.of.yoga

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - JoStewart Background & Yoga Journey

2:15 - Art School Experience & Creative Burnout

5:10 - Discovering Yoga in Her Early 20s

8:45 - Making Yoga Accessible for All Bodies

12:30 - Creativity as a State of Mind

15:20 - Body Image, Identity & Self-Acceptance

18:40 - Practical Tools for Young Adults

21:15 - Mindfulness, Movement & Healing

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Feeling lost in your identity, carrying childhood trauma, or struggling to rewrite your story in your 20s? Licensed therapist, storyteller, and author Johnzelle (Jonzelle Anderson) shares his raw journey through mental health challenges, race, relationships, and finding himself. In this powerful episode, he explains how storytelling (including his music-structured memoir *Mixtape*) became a tool for healing, why the 20s are such a chaotic yet transformative decade, and practical ways to break survival patterns, reframe limiting beliefs, and own your narrative.

**Key Highlights:**

• The dynamic and often chaotic nature of your 20s

• Survival mindset and the fear that “if I slow down, everything falls apart”

• How therapy and storytelling connect for deep healing

• Using music and narrative to process trauma and identity

• Rewriting your story without changing the facts

Connect with Johnzelle Anderson

Website:https://www.johnzelle.co/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Johnz3elle Background: Therapist & Author

2:15 - What Life in Your 20s Really Feels Like

5:10 - Survival Mindset & Limiting Beliefs

8:45 - Therapy Meets Storytelling

12:30 - The Mixtape Memoir Concept

15:20 - Mental Health, Race & Identity

18:40 - Rewriting Your Story in Your 20s

21:15 - Practical Advice for Young Adults

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Struggling with consistency, motivation, or building sustainable fitness habits in your 20s? Tai Erasmus — elite fitness and nutrition coach with over 30 years of experience training athletes, Hollywood actors, and everyday people — shares his journey from Olympic-level target shooting to transforming clients worldwide. Learn why discipline beats motivation, how to get crystal clear on your goals, the power of small consistent actions, and practical strategies to build a body and mindset that supports the life you want. No fluff — just real-world tools for grit, ownership, and long-term results.

**Key Highlights:**

• His disciplined 20s balancing competitive shooting and early fitness career

• What separates people who get results from those who don’t

• Getting clear on your “what” and “why” before starting

• Why passion and enjoyment are key to long-term consistency

• How the fitness industry has evolved and advice for young adults today

Connect with Tai Erasmus

Website:https://taierasmus.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fit2winsolutions/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Tai Erasmus Background & 30+ Years in Fitness

2:15 - His 20s: Olympic Shooting & Early Career

5:10 - Discipline vs Motivation in Building Habits

8:45 - What Separates Those Who Succeed

12:30 - Getting Clear on Your What & Why

15:20 - Enjoyment & Passion for Long-Term Consistency

18:40 - Evolution of the Fitness Industry

21:15 - Practical Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

From the streets of East Los Angeles, raised by a single mother as a first-generation American, to becoming a Flight Planning Engineer supporting NASA’s International Space Station and Moon to Mars programs — Irene Chan’s story is proof that your background doesn’t define your ceiling.

With over 20 years in aerospace, Irene shares her powerful non-traditional path: falling in love with flight, facing academic probation and job termination, and pushing through with resilience, mentorship, and curiosity.

In this inspiring episode, she reveals:

• ​ What a Flight Planning Engineer actually does on real space missions
• ​ How love became her unexpected motivation into engineering
• ​ Overcoming barriers as someone from an underserved community in STEM
• ​ The excitement and complexity of working with international partners on Moon to Mars
• ​ Practical advice for young people who feel “NASA isn’t for someone like me”

This conversation is for dreamers, first-gen students, and anyone needing proof that persistence beats perfection.

Irene Chan is a NASA Flight Planning Engineer with deep experience in space operations and mission coordination.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#NASA #WomenInSTEM #SpaceEngineering #InspiringJourney #MoonToMars #FirstGenSuccess

Connect with Irene Chan

Website:https://ireneschan.com/

LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneschan

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ireneschan

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro: Welcome Irene Chan

1:45 - From East LA to Aerospace: A Love Story

6:30 - Not Knowing What Engineering Was – What Drew Her In

11:20 - Academic Probation, Job Termination & Pushing Through Failure

18:45 - The Role of Community & Mentorship

25:10 - What Does a NASA Flight Planning Engineer Actually Do?

31:50 - Misconceptions About Space Mission Planning

37:40 - Coordinating with International Partners on ISS

44:15 - What Excites Her Most About Moon to Mars Program

50:30 - Barriers Faced Entering Aerospace from Underserved Backgrounds

57:10 - Unique Strengths Non-Traditional Students Bring to STEM

1:03:45 - Message to Young People Who Think “NASA Isn’t For Me”

1:10:20 - Practical Steps from STEM Dreams to Real Careers

1:17:50 - Biggest Failure & Lessons Learned

1:24:30 - Continuing Growth After 20+ Years in Aerospace

1:30:15 - What Success Means Now

1:35:40 - Rapid Fire Questions

1:40:20 - Outro & Final Words

Trapped in the Las Vegas party scene and slowly losing control for over a decade? Ryan Penley hit rock bottom, lost everything, and fought his way to 6 years of sobriety. In this raw and honest episode, he breaks down the “frog in boiling water” effect of gradual addiction, the moment everything changed, and the small daily habits, accountability, and faith that saved his life. Perfect for young adults in their 20s battling hidden struggles, feeling stuck, or thinking they’re “too far gone.” Walk away with real, practical tools you can start using today to take ownership of your life.

**Key Highlights:**

• The slow, unnoticed slide into addiction and how opioids accelerated it

• Rock bottom moment that became his turning point

• Small consistent habits (like writing 100 words a day) that rebuilt his life

• The role of faith, humility, and community in long-term recovery

• Turning personal pain into purpose by helping others

Connect with Ryan Penley

Website:http://www.ryanpenley.org/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/myrockbottomrecovery

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Ryan Penley’s Background & Vegas Nightlife

2:15 - The Gradual Descent into Addiction

5:10 - Rock Bottom Moment & Wake-Up Call

8:45 - Starting Recovery with Small Daily Steps

12:30 - Faith, Humility & Accountability

15:20 - Writing *Manup Sober* & Building New Habits

18:40 - Turning Pain into Purpose & Helping Others

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Battling Addiction

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Constantly exhausted, people-pleasing, and feeling lost in your 20s? Jody Brooks — coach, workplace well-being consultant, and burnout survivor — shares her powerful story of severe mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and a full breakdown in her 20s. She reveals how trying to fit in and please everyone nearly destroyed her, and how discovering her core values, setting boundaries, and choosing authenticity changed everything. Packed with practical tools for young adults to stop living for others, reduce overwhelm, and build a life that actually feels like theirs.

**Key Highlights:**

• Mental health struggles and breakdown in her 20s

• The hidden cost of people-pleasing and trying to “fit in”

• Why your 20s are critical for identity formation

• Discovering core values as your foundation

• Practical advice: It’s okay not to belong everywhere

Connect with Jody Brooks

Website: https://authenticcoaching.me/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-brooks-coach/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bgwt7%2FOmGTXSdF3rHeVDuYw%3D%3D

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_authenticcoach/

Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Jodi Brooks Background & Journey

2:15 - Mental Health Struggles in Her 20s

5:10 - The Pressure to Fit In & People-Pleasing

8:45 - Breaking Down & Beginning Self-Discovery

12:30 - The Power of Core Values

15:20 - It’s Okay Not to Belong Everywhere

18:40 - Moving from Burnout to Authentic Living

21:15 - Practical Advice for Young Adults

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

High-achieving but constantly exhausted in your 20s? Lakisha Mosley, founder of Soft Simple CEO, reveals why strategy alone fails and how **capacity** is the real problem for driven women. Learn how to regulate your nervous system, protect your energy, schedule rest as a strategy, and build profitable businesses without sacrificing your peace. This episode delivers practical mindset shifts and tools for young adults who want real success with clarity, ownership, and long-term sustainability — not hustle until you break.

**Key Highlights:**

• Why capacity, not strategy, determines sustainable success

• How high-achieving women confuse exhaustion with proof of worth

• Rest as a strategy (not a reward) — including CEO rest days

• Nervous system regulation and protecting your energy

• Building softness as a leadership strength

Connect with Lakisha Mosley

Website: https://lakishamosley.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakishammosley/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lakishammosley/?hl=en

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Lakisha Monley Background & Soft Simple CEO

2:15 - Strategy vs Capacity: Why Most High-Achievers Burn Out

5:10 - How Exhaustion Became a Badge of Honor

8:45 - Nervous System Regulation & Protecting Energy

12:30 - Rest as a Strategy, Not a Reward

15:20 - Building Sustainable Success with Softness

18:40 - Practical Tools for Young Leaders in Their 20s

21:15 - Mindset Shifts for Long-Term Peace & Profit

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

High achievers with ADHD often struggle with overwhelm and burnout. Warren Williams — creator of Energetic Alchemy and the Alpha Alignment System — helps leaders shift from hustle and pressure to clarity, focus, and sustainable success through nervous system regulation and embodied growth.

In this insightful conversation, Warren discusses:

• Martial arts, spirituality, and early path to personal development

• Challenges of neurodivergence in high-performance environments

• Energetic Alchemy and transforming overwhelm into aligned power

• Practical tools for nervous system regulation and blind-spot work

• Leading from purpose instead of pressure

If you’re a high performer, entrepreneur, or navigating ADHD, this episode delivers powerful strategies for lasting transformation.

Warren combines leadership, energetics, and somatic work to help people thrive.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#EnergeticAlchemy #ADHDLeadership #NervousSystemRegulation #HighPerformance #AlphaAlignment #EmbodiedLeadership

Connect with Warren Williams

Website:https://warrenwilliamscoaching.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/warrenwmastery/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Warren Williams

1:40 - Martial Arts, Spirituality & Early Personal Growth

8:15 - Neurodivergence, Challenges & High-Achiever Patterns

15:30 - Creating Energetic Alchemy & Alpha Alignment

23:10 - Nervous System Regulation for Sustainable Success

31:45 - Blind Spots, Growth & Leadership from Purpose

40:20 - Tools for High Performers & ADHD Leaders

48:50 - Advice for Young High Achievers in Their 20s

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Energy, Alignment & Transformation

Feeling voiceless, unworthy, or stuck in toxic patterns from childhood wounds in your 20s? Aggie Park shares her powerful journey from abandonment, bullying, toxic relationships, and feeling like a mistake — to becoming Miss California Royal United Universe and host of *Unspoken with Aggie Park*. Discover how God redeems pain, the power of faith in turning brokenness into purpose, and practical lessons on reclaiming your voice, breaking cycles, and trusting that your story matters. This episode is filled with raw honesty and real tools for young adults ready to move from shame to strength and silence to impact.

**Key Highlights:**

• Childhood abandonment and feeling unwanted by her own mother

• Bullying in Germany for being Asian and “different”

• Toxic relationships that deepened her wounds

• The miracle turnaround that led her back to the U.S. and faith

• From voiceless to pageant queen and podcast host — redeeming her story

Connect With Aggie Park

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/un_spokenpod?igsh=dGl5NGtteXc1OXJx

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Aggie Park’s Early Life & Childhood Wounds

2:15 - Abandonment, Bullying & Feeling Unwanted

5:10 - Toxic Relationships & Rock Bottom Moments

8:45 - The Miracle Turnaround & Faith Journey

12:30 - From Voiceless to Finding Her Voice

15:20 - Becoming Miss California & Reclaiming Identity

18:40 - How God Redeems Pain into Purpose

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Healing in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Feeling silenced at work, scared to share ideas, or stuck in environments that kill creativity in your 20s? Vanya Boardman — leadership expert, co-founder of Play Inova, and co-author of *The Innovation Imperative* — reveals why even brilliant people disengage and withhold their best ideas. Learn how psychological safety (or the lack of it) stifles innovation, why play is a powerful tool for problem-solving and connection, and practical strategies to speak up boldly, embrace failure, and create environments where ideas thrive. Perfect for young adults who want to own their voice, build real impact, and navigate career growth with confidence and clarity.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Why smart people self-silence and how fear kills innovation
• ​ Building psychological safety through anonymous feedback and “wall of grievances”
• ​ The power of play (Lego, Play-Doh, games) for better retention, collaboration, and breakthrough thinking
• ​ Advice for young professionals: Document ideas, seek startup cultures, and don’t wait to be invited
• ​ Balancing experience with fresh perspectives from younger generations

Connect with Vanya Boardman

Website:https://www.playinnove.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanya-boardman/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/playinnove

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Playinnove

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Vanya Borbin Background & Innovation Journey

2:15 - Why Smart People Go Quiet at Work

5:10 - Psychological Safety and Fear of Speaking Up

8:45 - The Power of Play in Workplace Innovation

12:30 - Tools for Creating Safe Spaces for Ideas

15:20 - Advice for Young Adults: Document & Speak Up

18:40 - Startups vs Traditional Environments

21:15 - Embracing Failure and Fresh Perspectives

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Struggling with self-doubt, emotional control, or figuring out how to lead in life and career in your 20s? US Marine officer, award-winning author, and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi shares powerful lessons on knowing yourself deeply, building emotional intelligence, and leading with authenticity — both at work and at home. Learn why presence beats perfection in parenting/mentorship, how to create safe spaces for emotions (especially as a man), practical habits like daily journaling and the Yale Mood Meter, and how to turn failure into resilience. Ideal for young adults who want grit, clarity, ownership, and real tools to navigate life with confidence.

**Key Highlights:**

• Self-knowledge as the foundation of authentic leadership

• The 4 trauma responses and why emotional naming matters

• Building trust with the next generation through presence and shared activities

• Daily 10-minute self-care routine (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual)

• Turning setbacks and failure into strength and growth opportunities

Connect with Olaolu Ogunyemi

Website:https://parent-child-connect.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/Olaolu_Ogunyemi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olaolu.ogunyemi/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaolu-ogunyemi-465ba453

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Olaolu Ogunyemi Background: US Marine Officer & Leadership Mentor

2:15 - Self-Knowledge and Authentic Leadership

5:10 - Leading at Home and Being a Present Father

8:45 - Emotional Intelligence and Naming Feelings

12:30 - Creating Safe Spaces for Emotions

15:20 - Resilience, Failure & Bouncing Back Stronger

18:40 - Daily Habits for Self-Leadership (Journaling & Self-Care)

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts