Feeling stuck in your 20s, chasing success but lacking direction or health? Victor Dedaj — best-selling author, certified Success Principles trainer (Jack Canfield), naturopathic practitioner, and holistic health coach — shares his journey from the Bronx to corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and helping thousands transform their lives. In this motivating episode, he breaks down mindset shifts, practical habits for success, wellness, and living with purpose. Perfect for young adults ready to take ownership, build discipline, and create a meaningful life.

**Key Highlights:**

• Growing up in the Bronx and early lessons on resilience

• Transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship and coaching

• Applying Jack Canfield’s Success Principles in real life

• Holistic health, wellness, and balancing body & mind

• Advice for young adults building success and purpose

Connect with Victor Dedaj

Website:https://www.victordedaj.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Victor Dedaj Background & Bronx Roots

5:10 - Corporate Career to Entrepreneurship

9:20 - Discovering Jack Canfield’s Success Principles

13:45 - Mindset Shifts for Personal Growth

18:30 - Holistic Health & Wellness Journey

23:10 - Practical Habits for Success in Your 20s

28:40 - Balancing Ambition with Well-Being

33:15 - Advice for Young Adults Seeking Purpose

38:05 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

From planning to become an attorney to embracing motherhood and eventually becoming a full-time author of the beloved Carrington series, Suzy Gooch shares her heartfelt journey. In this warm and inspiring episode of Conversations with Sekani, she talks about the dreams she had in her 20s, the power of family and friendship, strong women supporting each other, and how she turned her love for storytelling into a meaningful second chapter. Perfect for young adults navigating purpose, family, creativity, and life’s unexpected paths.

**Key Highlights:**

• Dreams in her 20s: Law school vs. motherhood

• The importance of family as her foundation

• Strong female friendships and community

• Transitioning from educator to novelist

• Writing powerful stories about strong women and second chances

Connect with Susan Gooch

Website:https://www.susangooch.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Suzy Gooch Background & Dreams in Her 20s

5:10 - Motherhood, Family & Putting Law School on Hold

9:20 - The Importance of Strong Female Friendships

13:45 - Transitioning to Full-Time Writing

18:30 - Themes of Strong Women & Second Chances

23:10 - Lessons from Her Journey

28:40 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

33:15 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Navigating constant moves, starting over, and building a business as a military spouse? Keri Doan — founder of Waiting on West — shares her journey of supporting entrepreneurs while managing the challenges of military life. She talks about turning her experience into a thriving virtual assistance business, helping small businesses with systems, visibility, and growth. This episode offers practical advice for young adults (especially military spouses) on resilience, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and creating sustainable income on your own terms.

**Key Highlights:**

• Life as a military spouse and the pressure of frequent moves

• Starting and growing Waiting on West as a Virtual Assistant

• Helping small businesses with strategy, systems, and visibility

• Balancing entrepreneurship with family and military life

• Advice for young adults building businesses in uncertain seasons

Connect with Kerri Doan

Website:https://waitingonwest.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-doan-662962329/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Keri Doan Background & Military Spouse Life

2:15 - Challenges of Frequent Moves & Starting Over

5:10 - Founding Waiting on West

8:45 - Supporting Small Businesses as a Virtual Assistant

12:30 - Balancing Business, Family & Military Life

15:20 - Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs in Their 20s

18:40 - Systems, Visibility & Sustainable Growth

21:15 - Mindset for Resilience & Adaptability

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and deep shame while appearing “fine” on the outside — Katie Baker shares her raw journey of transformation. In this powerful episode of Conversations with Sekani, she opens up about her healing process, the role of therapeutic psychedelics, inner work, and finally reclaiming her worth. Katie’s story offers hope and practical insights for young adults carrying hidden trauma, breaking free from survival mode, and turning pain into purpose.

**Key Highlights:**

• Growing up with childhood abuse and emotional suppression

• Battling addiction while maintaining a “normal” life

• The turning point and path to deep healing

• Therapeutic psychedelics and integrative healing practices

• Releasing shame and stepping into self-love and authenticity

Connect with Katie Baker

Website:https://www.peaceandfirehealing.com/universebook

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/peaceandfirehealing/#

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Katie Baker Background & Early Life

5:10 - Childhood Trauma & Abuse

9:20 - Addiction & Hiding Pain

14:30 - The Turning Point & Beginning of Healing

19:45 - Therapeutic Psychedelics & Inner Work

25:10 - Releasing Shame & Reclaiming Self-Worth

30:40 - Advice for Young Adults Healing in Their 20s

35:20 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Growing up with an alcoholic, rage-filled father, witnessing violence, and losing her mother to suicide at 16 — Rosemary Fischer was emancipated as a teenager and forced to become her own protector. In this raw and inspiring episode of Conversations with Sekani, she shares how she broke generational cycles of trauma, alcoholism, and shame, found faith, and now helps others move from brokenness to wholeness as an author, speaker, and freedom coach. Packed with powerful lessons on identity, resilience, and choosing freedom.

**Key Highlights:**

• Dysfunctional upbringing filled with fear and violence

• Mother’s suicide and emancipation at 16

• Breaking generational curses and patterns

• The power of faith and choosing a new identity

• Practical wisdom for healing and living free

Connect with Rosemary Fischer

Website:https://www.rosemaryfisher.com/

Instagram:https://instagram.com/rosemfisher

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnynxNZkz87-Dr3QK5ySNVg

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Childhood & Dysfunctional Upbringing

5:30 - Violence, Fear & Becoming a Protector

9:10 - Mother’s Suicide & Emancipation at 16

13:45 - Breaking Generational Cycles

18:20 - Finding Faith & New Identity

23:10 - Healing from Trauma & Shame

28:40 - Advice for Young Adults Overcoming Hard Starts

33:15 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Struggling with fatigue, mood swings, irregular cycles, or feeling “off” despite doing everything right in your 20s? Dr. Kate — hormone and wellness expert — breaks down how modern lifestyles disrupt hormones and what young women can do to restore balance naturally. In this practical episode, she shares the most common root causes, simple daily habits, nutrition strategies, and mindset shifts to boost energy, stabilize mood, and take control of your health before bigger issues arise.

**Key Highlights:**

• Why so many women in their 20s experience hormone imbalances

• The connection between stress, sleep, and hormonal health

• Practical tools for better energy and mood regulation

• Nutrition and lifestyle changes that make a real difference

• Listening to your body and building long-term wellness

Connect with Dr Kate Davis

Website:https://drkatedavis.com/home

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Dr. Kate Background & Expertise

2:15 - Common Hormone Issues in Your 20s

5:10 - Why So Many Young Women Feel Off

8:45 - The Role of Stress & Nervous System

12:30 - Nutrition & Lifestyle for Hormone Balance

15:20 - Practical Daily Habits for Energy & Mood

18:40 - Listening to Your Body’s Signals

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Building Wellness

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Built a successful career but still felt empty and burned out? Catherine Crestani — spiritual coach, intuitive channel, author, and founder of Willow Healing — shares her transformative journey from speech pathologist to soul activator. In this deep conversation, she explores how modern life disconnects us from our inner authority, the power of spiritual awakening, and how to reclaim your energy, voice, and alignment. Perfect for young adults in their 20s seeking clarity, healing, and a more authentic, soul-led life.

**Key Highlights:**

• Transition from traditional career to spiritual awakening

• Healing burnout and reconnecting with your inner wisdom

• Inner authority vs external validation

• The role of consciousness and embodiment in personal growth

• Practical tools for soul alignment and energetic healing

Connect with Catherine Crestani

Website:http://willowhealing.org/

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Catherine Crestani Background & Career Shift

2:15 - Burnout & The Call to Spiritual Awakening

5:10 - Reclaiming Inner Authority

8:45 - Modern Disconnection vs Soul Alignment

12:30 - Tools for Energetic Healing & Embodiment

15:20 - Consciousness & Personal Transformation

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

21:15 - Living a Soul-Led Life

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

What if the foundation of America is built on a doctrine most people have never heard of — one that still shapes race, land, and identity today? Mark Charles — Navajo leader, speaker, author of *Unsettling Truths*, and former independent presidential candidate — delivers a powerful conversation on the Doctrine of Discovery, the hidden history of America, and the hard work of truth-telling and reconciliation. This episode challenges young adults to confront uncomfortable truths, understand their role in healing generational wounds, and build a more just future with clarity and courage.

**Key Highlights:**

• The Doctrine of Discovery and its ongoing impact on Native peoples

• Why true reconciliation requires facing history honestly

• Navigating identity as a person of mixed heritage (Navajo & Dutch)

• Faith, politics, and speaking truth to power

• Advice for young adults seeking purpose and justice

Connect with Mark Charles Powers

Website:https://markcharlespowers.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-charles-powers-599168169/

Twitter:https://x.com/MarkChasPowers

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Mark Charles Background & Navajo Heritage

2:15 - The Doctrine of Discovery Explained

5:10 - Hidden History & Its Lasting Impact

8:45 - Faith, Politics & Speaking Truth

12:30 - Reconciliation vs. Superficial Apologies

15:20 - Identity & Mixed Heritage Lessons

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

21:15 - Building a Just Future

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Feeling stuck in people-pleasing, emotional numbness, or survival mode in your 20s? Devin — licensed social worker, somatic practitioner, bodyworker, and trauma-informed coach — shares his powerful journey of breaking free from suppression, shame, and external expectations. In this deep and practical episode, he explains how trauma lives in the body, why traditional therapy sometimes falls short, and how integrating psychology, somatic work, mindfulness, and spirituality can help you reclaim self-trust and live authentically.

Perfect for young adults ready to move beyond survival patterns and step into real freedom, self-expression, and purpose.

**Key Highlights:**

• Growing up feeling different and suppressing parts of himself

• The “black hole” of external success without inner peace

• Why symptoms are signals, not problems

• The body-mind-spirit connection in healing

• Practical tools for presence, self-trust, and authenticity

Connect with Devin Scott

Website:https://findyourmeaning.coach/

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

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/devinscott.nyc/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Early Years & Childhood Experiences

5:20 - Feeling Different & Suppressing Parts of Himself

9:10 - Life in His 20s: External Success vs Internal Emptiness

13:45 - The Turning Point & Beginning of Healing

18:30 - Why Traditional Therapy Sometimes Falls Short

23:10 - Understanding Trauma & The Body-Mind Connection

28:40 - Symptoms as Signals, Not Problems

33:15 - Practical Tools for Presence & Self-Trust

38:50 - Authenticity, People-Pleasing & Reclaiming Your Voice

44:20 - Ancient Wisdom & Modern Healing Practices

49:10 - Rapid Fire Questions

53:40 - Final Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s

57:20 - Closing Takeaways & Where to Find Devin

Feeling lost, overwhelmed by decisions, or searching for real wisdom in your 20s? Louie Larimer — author, attorney, mediator, strategic advisor, and host of *Searching for Wisdom* — shares thoughtful insights drawn from decades of legal experience, conflict resolution, and life reflection. In this grounded conversation, he explores how to navigate uncertainty, make better decisions, build emotional intelligence, and live with greater clarity and purpose. Perfect for young adults seeking practical wisdom beyond surface-level advice.

**Key Highlights:**

• Louie’s journey as an attorney, mediator, and wisdom seeker

• Lessons from mediating conflicts and advising others

• The importance of self-reflection and asking better questions

• Navigating life’s big decisions in your 20s

• Building wisdom through experience and intentional living

Connect with Louie Larimer

Website:https://louielarimer.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Louie Larimer Background & Searching for Wisdom

2:15 - Life as Attorney, Mediator & Advisor

5:10 - Lessons from Conflict Resolution

8:45 - Navigating Uncertainty in Your 20s

12:30 - Building Emotional Intelligence & Wisdom

15:20 - Asking Better Questions in Life

18:40 - Practical Advice for Young Adults

21:15 - Mindset for Clarity & Purpose

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts