Cheyenne Heflin is a motivational speaker, advocate, and counseling trainee who is passionate about helping people navigate adversity with resilience, humor, and hope. As a cancer survivor, above-knee amputee, and someone living with chronic illness, she has faced life-changing challenges that could have defined her story — but instead they’ve become the foundation of her purpose.

Through a blend of personal experience and professional counseling training, she helps people rediscover their identity when trauma, illness, or hardship tries to take it away.

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Cheyenne shares:

• Being diagnosed with osteosarcoma as a teenager

• Choosing amputation and adjusting to a new body

• Building her entire identity around becoming an oncologist

• The breakdown when that path no longer fit

• Going to therapy and reclaiming her authentic self

• How authenticity became the key to her purpose

If you’re in your 20s navigating trauma, identity loss, or feeling like your past is still defining you, this episode offers real hope and a path back to yourself.

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#CheyenneHethlin #CancerSurvivor #Amputee #Identity #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect With Cheyenne Heflin

Website: https://www.cheyenneheflin.com/

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Cheyenne Hethlin

1:40 - Diagnosis with Osteosarcoma at 13/14

8:15 - The Decision to Amputate

15:30 - Adjusting to Life as an Amputee

23:10 - Building Identity Around Becoming an Oncologist

31:45 - When That Path Fell Apart

40:20 - Therapy, COVID & Rediscovering Herself

48:50 - Learning Authenticity in Counseling School

57:15 - Final Advice on Reclaiming Your Identity

Jihane is a coach, therapist, and energy healer based in Paris who helps people identify and overcome the invisible patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Drawing from over a decade of experience, she combines coaching, therapeutic techniques, and holistic practices to help individuals better understand themselves, navigate life challenges, and create meaningful personal transformation.

Her work focuses on helping people break recurring patterns, build stronger relationships, and live more intentionally.

In this insightful conversation, Jihanne shares:

• Life as a Moroccan student in France during her 20s

• How personal struggles sparked her interest in coaching

• Why we keep repeating the same patterns without realizing it

• Combining multiple approaches for deeper transformation

• How to start creating change when you feel stuck

• Understanding fear of loss and why people stay in toxic situations

If you’re in your 20s feeling stuck in the same cycles — in relationships, career, or life — this episode will help you see the patterns and begin shifting them.

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#JihanneLarai #BreakingPatterns #PersonalTransformation #EnergyHealing #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Jihane Laraichi

Website:https://healer.luminara.care/jihane-laraichi

Cancer support:https://www.jihanelaraichi.com/en/cancer-healing

Cancer support group chat :https://chat.whatsapp.com/FleLZe47sYCFUjikpjehrz

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jihanne Larai

1:40 - Life in Her 20s as a Student in France

8:15 - What Sparked Her Interest in Coaching

15:30 - Why We Repeat the Same Patterns

23:10 - Combining Coaching, Therapy & Energy Work

31:45 - How to Begin When You Feel Stuck

40:20 - Fear of Loss & Staying in Toxic Situations

48:50 - Creating Meaningful Personal Change

57:15 - Final Advice on Living More Intentionally

Dr. Adam Kleinberg is a clinician with more than 30 years of experience working across six countries, specializing in men’s health, performance, and sexual function. He is the creator of Sexual Genius, a holistic framework that views sexual health as a window into a person’s overall well-being rather than an isolated issue.

Instead of relying on quick fixes, Dr. Kleinberg helps men improve their health by addressing the deeper factors that influence energy, resilience, relationships, and long-term performance.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Kleinberg shares:

• His unconventional path from acting and Wall Street to health

• The four pillars of wellness he lives by

• Why sexual health reflects overall well-being

• How plant-based eating, fitness, meditation, and chiropractic care connect

• Addressing the root causes of performance issues

• Practical advice for building lasting vitality

If you’re a young man (or anyone) interested in real, sustainable health instead of temporary solutions, this episode offers a clear and holistic perspective.

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#AdamKleinberg #MensHealth #SexualGenius #HolisticHealth #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Dr Adam Kleinberg

Website:https://sexualgenius.com/

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

Twitter:https://x.com/sexual__genius

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Adam Kleinberg

1:40 - Life in His 20s & Career Exploration

8:15 - What Drew Him to Health & Helping People

15:30 - The Four Pillars of Wellness

23:10 - Plant-Based Diet & Blood Flow

31:45 - Meditation, Fitness & Nervous System Health

40:20 - Sexual Health as a Window into Overall Well-Being

48:50 - Moving Beyond Quick Fixes

57:15 - Final Advice on Long-Term Performance & Vitality

Dan McQueen is a keynote speaker, former Hootsuite learning leader, and thought leader on navigating change. At just 28 years old, his life changed overnight when a routine eye appointment led to the discovery of a catastrophic brain hemorrhage.

He underwent two emergency brain surgeries, spent weeks in a coma, and had to relearn how to walk, talk, and smile. Rather than letting that experience define him, Dan transformed it into a powerful message about confidence, resilience, and learning to navigate uncertainty.

Today, he helps leaders and organizations build change-confident teams by moving from the mindset of “why me” to “try me.”

In this powerful conversation, Dan shares:

• Life in London before the sudden medical crisis

• The moment everything changed on the tube

• Surviving brain surgery, a coma, and long recovery

• Why workplaces need more agency, not just resilience

• How to shift from “why me” to “try me”

• Practical lessons on reclaiming control after life-altering change

If you’re in your 20s facing unexpected challenges or struggling with uncertainty, this episode offers real hope and a stronger mindset for whatever comes next.

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#DanMcQueen #Resilience #NavigatingChange #BrainInjurySurvivor #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Dan McQueen

Website:http://www.macqueendan.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dan McQueen

1:40 - Life in His 20s in London

8:15 - The Sudden Onset of Severe Headaches

15:30 - Blindness on the Tube & Seeking Help

23:10 - Diagnosis, Brain Surgery & the Coma

31:45 - Waking Up and Facing a New Reality

40:20 - Why Agency Matters More Than Resilience

48:50 - Moving from “Why Me” to “Try Me”

57:15 - Final Advice on Navigating Uncertainty

Joan Denizot is the founder of Body Ready and Z Bikes, an entrepreneur, advocate, and innovator who is passionate about helping people move, live, and travel with confidence. Drawing from her own lived experiences, she has dedicated her career to creating more inclusive products and empowering others to embrace their bodies without shame or limitation.

Her work is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t about fitting into the world — it’s about creating a world where everyone belongs.

In this honest and empowering conversation, Joan shares:

• Life in her 20s as a young mother and chef

• Facing body shaming and learning to reclaim confidence

• Founding Z Bikes for larger riders who were left out

• Creating Body Ready to make movement and clothing more inclusive

• Challenging the idea of who “belongs” in fitness and adventure

• Practical ways to practice real self-love

If you’re a young woman struggling with body image, feeling excluded from wellness spaces, or wanting to build genuine self-acceptance, this episode will speak directly to you.

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#JoanDort #BodyReady #BodyConfidence #InclusiveFitness #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Joan Denizot

Website:https://www.bodyready.org/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-denizot?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Joan Dort

1:40 - Life in Her 20s as a Young Mother

8:15 - Facing Body Shaming & Reclaiming Confidence

15:30 - Founding Z Bikes for Larger Riders

23:10 - Creating Body Ready for Inclusive Movement

31:45 - Challenging Who Belongs in Fitness

40:20 - Living Fully in a Body That’s Different

48:50 - Practical Ways to Build Self-Love

57:15 - Final Advice on Confidence & Belonging

Dr. Cynthia Koi (Cynthia Coy) is the founder and CEO of Uncaged Solutions, a leadership development and executive coaching firm helping high-achieving women move from overwhelm to overflow. A retired US Air Force officer, certified John Maxwell coach, and leadership strategist, she equips executives with the mindset, communication, and emotional intelligence needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

In this empowering conversation, Dr. Cynthia shares:

• Starting her Air Force career at 21 with major responsibility

• Lessons from 20 years of military leadership

• The core values of integrity, service, and excellence

• How experience became her greatest teacher

• Helping high-achieving women move from overwhelm to overflow

• Practical insights on discipline, resilience, and saying no

If you’re a young woman navigating ambition, leadership pressure, or the struggle to balance everything, this episode offers clear and grounded guidance.

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#CynthiaCoy #DrCynthiaKoi #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Cynthia Coy

Website:https://www.uncagedsolutions.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dr. Cynthia

1:40 - Early 20s & Joining the Air Force

8:15 - Learning Leadership on the Job

15:30 - Core Values: Integrity, Service & Excellence

23:10 - Lessons on Discipline & Responsibility

31:45 - From Military Career to Leadership Coaching

40:20 - Helping Women Move from Overwhelm to Overflow

48:50 - Setting Boundaries & Leading with Clarity

57:15 - Final Advice for Emerging Leaders

Ben Wilson is a London-based personal trainer, author, and health coach with over 20 years of experience helping people improve their health, fitness, and overall well-being. While many people know what they should do to become healthier, Ben is passionate about exploring the deeper questions: Why do some people successfully change their habits while others still struggle?

Through his work, book, and media appearances, he helps people understand the psychology behind lasting transformation rather than relying on quick fixes.

In this practical conversation, Ben shares:

• Switching from a chemistry degree to personal training in his 20s

• Why most people already know what they “should” do

• The real reasons people fall off their fitness plans

• Building flexibility instead of relying only on willpower

• Creating Plan A, Plan B, and tools for when life gets stressful

• How to train yourself so change becomes natural over time

If you’re in your 20s (or any age) tired of starting and stopping fitness goals, this episode will help you understand what actually creates lasting change.

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#BenWilson #FitnessPsychology #HabitChange #PersonalTraining #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Ben Wilson

Website:https://benwilsonuk.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Ben Wilson

1:40 - Life in His 20s & Career Switch

8:15 - Why Knowing Isn’t Enough

15:30 - Why Most People Fall Off Their Plans

23:10 - Willpower vs Sustainable Change

31:45 - Building Flexibility & Backup Plans

40:20 - Training Yourself for Real Life

48:50 - Making Healthy Habits Feel Natural

57:15 - Final Advice on Lasting Transformation

Wednesday Reim is an expressive art therapist, author, educator, and doctoral researcher whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, creativity, and healing. As a board-certified art therapist and licensed counselor, they specialize in helping people recover from complex trauma, eating disorders, and body disconnection through somatic art therapy and creative expression.

Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Wednesday is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and discover that healing can happen not just through words, but through art, movement, and creativity.

In this insightful conversation, Wednesday shares:

• What life looked like in their 20s while feeling lost

• Finding direction through art, writing, and mentorship

• Why creative expression is a powerful tool for emotional healing

• How art therapy helps process trauma stored in the body

• Practical ways to reconnect mind and body daily

• The importance of still being a “work in progress” even later in life

If you’re in your 20s (or any age) dealing with trauma, body disconnection, or the pressure to have it all figured out, this episode offers a creative and compassionate path forward.

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#WednesdayReim #ArtTherapy #TraumaHealing #ExpressiveArts #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Wednesdae Reim

Website:http://www.wednesdae.org/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Wednesday Reim

1:40 - Feeling Lost in Their 20s

8:15 - Finding Direction Through Art & Mentorship

15:30 - Why Creative Expression Heals

23:10 - Art Therapy for Trauma & Body Image

31:45 - Combining Art with Somatic Practices

40:20 - Daily Habits to Reconnect Mind & Body

48:50 - Still Figuring Life Out at 40

57:15 - Final Advice on Healing Through Creativity

Noreen Noble is a self-trust coach, speaker, and author who helps women reconnect with themselves and build lives rooted in confidence, clarity, and joy. After spending more than two decades in corporate America, she realized that while she was helping companies grow, her true passion was helping people thrive.

Through a deeply personal journey shaped by loss, cancer, pain, and self-discovery, Noreen found that the greatest transformation happens when we stop looking outside ourselves for validation and start trusting the wisdom within.

In this honest and empowering conversation, Noreen shares:

• ​Climbing the corporate ladder while raising a family
• ​Realizing external success wasn’t bringing happiness
• ​Being diagnosed with cancer and making peace with her body
• ​Discovering somatic coaching and listening to the body
• ​Why self-trust is the foundation of real confidence
• ​Practical ways to reconnect with your inner wisdom

If you’re in your 20s (or any age) outsourcing your joy to circumstances or struggling to trust yourself, this episode offers powerful perspective and practical tools.

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#SelfTrust #SomaticCoaching #CancerSurvivor #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Noreen Noble

Website: http://noreennoble.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noreen-noble-b510206/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Noreen Noble

1:40 - Life in Her 20s & Climbing the Corporate Ladder

8:15 - Marriage, Motherhood & Still Feeling Unhappy

15:30 - Discovering Life Coaching

23:10 - Cancer Diagnosis & Choosing Her Mindset

31:45 - Making Peace with Her Body

40:20 - What Somatic Coaching Really Means

48:50 - Practical Ways to Build Self-Trust

57:15 - Final Advice on Trusting Yourself

Janette Burke is a women’s empowerment speaker, media personality, and television/podcast host who has reached more than 15 million women over 15 seasons of her own show. While many know her for her work in media, her most powerful message comes from her own life.

When her mother’s health changed, she found herself balancing caregiving while rebuilding her business around a 20-hour work week. That experience forced her to rethink success, identity, and what it really means to keep showing up when life asks more of you.

Today, Janette encourages women to embrace reinvention, resilience, and the courage to create a life that reflects who they are — not just what others expect of them.

In this inspiring conversation, Janette shares:

• What her ambitious 20s looked like as a young entrepreneur

• Building and evolving a PR firm into a media career

• Discovering her passion for being in front of the camera

• Balancing caregiving while running a business

• Rethinking success and identity during major life changes

• Encouraging women to reinvent themselves with courage

If you’re in your 20s (or any stage) navigating ambition, unexpected responsibility, or the need to redefine success, this episode offers real perspective and encouragement.

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#JanetteBark #WomensEmpowerment #Reinvention #MediaPersonality #ConversationsWithSekani

Connect with Janette Burke

Website:http://www.janetteburke.com/

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Janette Bark

1:40 - Life & Ambition in Her 20s

8:15 - Starting a PR Firm Young

15:30 - Discovering She Belonged in Front of the Camera

23:10 - Building a Media Career & Reaching Millions

31:45 - Caregiving & Rebuilding Around a 20-Hour Week

40:20 - Rethinking Success and Identity

48:50 - Encouraging Women to Reinvent Themselves

57:15 - Final Advice on Resilience & Showing Up