Constantly distracted, scrolling, and feeling mentally drained in your 20s? Colin Corby — TEDx speaker, technologist with 30+ years in the industry, endurance athlete, and creator of The Digital Detox Coach — shares how technology is reshaping our focus, emotions, and identity. From his early career in telecom during the digital revolution to completing multiple Ironman triathlons, Colin reveals practical ways to build a healthier relationship with tech, reclaim your attention, and stay truly human in a hyper-connected world.

**Key Highlights:**

• How technology hijacks psychology and creates addictive habits

• The collision between tech and human identity

• Why digital detox is an “online off switch” — not going cold turkey

• Practical micro-habits to regain focus and presence

• Advice for young adults navigating ambition and constant connectivity

Connect with Colin Corby

Website:https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com/

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Colin Corby Background & Early Tech Career

2:15 - Life in His 20s & Ambition

5:10 - The Collision Between Technology & Psychology

8:45 - Why We’re Addicted to Our Phones

12:30 - What Digital Detox Really Means

15:20 - Practical Habits to Reclaim Focus

18:40 - Staying Human in a Hyper-Connected World

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

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Overwhelmed by racing thoughts, mental noise, and past addiction in your 20s? Brittany Peeler — mind-body coach, yoga instructor, and host of *Leveling Up with Brittany* — shares her powerful journey from active addiction and blackout drinking to full recovery and crystal-clear vision. In this honest episode, she reveals how she reclaimed control of her life, built a strong mindset, and now helps others quiet mental chaos through practical tools and presence practices. Perfect for young adults seeking mental clarity, emotional freedom, and purposeful living.

**Key Highlights:**

• Her story of active addiction and blackout drinking

• The turning point that put her back in the driver’s seat

• How to quiet mental noise and build daily presence

• Creating a clear vision board and living intentionally

• Practical tools for recovery, mindset, and leveling up

Connect with Brittany Peeler

Website:https://www.instagram.com/brittany_peeler

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Brittany Peeler Background & Journey

2:15 - Active Addiction & Blackout Drinking

5:10 - The Turning Point & Taking Control

8:45 - Quieting Mental Noise

12:30 - Daily Presence & Vision Board Practice

15:20 - Mind-Body Tools for Recovery

18:40 - Lessons on Leveling Up in Your 20s

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Losing a child to addiction is every parent’s worst nightmare. Katie Rizzo shares the heartbreaking yet hopeful story of losing her firstborn son Nicholas, and how she transformed unimaginable grief into purpose. In this deeply moving episode, she discusses her memoir *The Trimesters of Grief*, the stages of healing, finding light after darkness, and how young adults can support loved ones through loss or navigate their own pain. This conversation offers raw honesty, compassion, and practical tools for resilience and hope.

**Key Highlights:**

• The sudden loss of her son to opioid addiction

• Writing *The Trimesters of Grief* as a hybrid memoir and guide

• Navigating the complex emotions of parental grief

• Finding purpose and helping others through loss

• Advice for young adults facing grief or supporting others

Connect with Katie Rizzo

Website:https://katierizzo.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rizzo-098978280/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katierizzo007/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Katie Rizzo Background & Her Son’s Story

2:15 - The Day Everything Changed

5:10 - Writing The Trimesters of Grief

8:45 - Navigating Parental Grief & Loss

12:30 - Healing Stages and Finding Hope

15:20 - Turning Pain into Purpose

18:40 - Advice for Young Adults Facing Grief

21:15 - Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Just graduated or early in your career but feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure how to stand out? Brianne Rush — founder of The Independence Lab and career transition expert — shares how she helps young professionals move from confusion to confidence. Learn why soft skills and emotional intelligence often matter more than technical skills, how to reframe limited experience in interviews, build real confidence, and navigate the college-to-career leap with clarity and ownership. This episode is packed with practical tools for young adults ready to take control of their career and future.

**Key Highlights:**

• The biggest challenges recent grads face in the job market

• Why emotional intelligence and communication are game-changers

• Reframing “limited experience” in interviews

• Building confidence and authentic personal branding

• Practical advice for finding direction in your 20s

Connect with Brianne Rush

Website:https://theindependencelab.com/

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Brianne Rush Background & The Independence Lab

2:15 - Common Struggles for Recent Grads

5:10 - Why Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence Matter

8:45 - Reframing Limited Experience in Interviews

12:30 - Building Real Confidence in Your 20s

15:20 - Career Transition Tools & Mindset Shifts

18:40 - Advice for Young Adults Navigating Uncertainty

21:15 - Practical Steps to Gain Clarity

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Struggling to share your story, build your personal brand, or turn your knowledge into something lasting in your 20s? Robert A. Lane — audiobook coach, producer, and former entertainment industry veteran with 30+ years at major studios like 20th Century Fox — shares how he helps non-fiction authors narrate their own books through his “True Is Your Book, Your Voice” program. Learn why recording your own audiobook is one of the most powerful ways to own your message, build authority, and connect deeply with your audience. This episode delivers practical tools for clarity, confidence, and turning personal experiences into impactful content.

**Key Highlights:**

• Transition from traditional entertainment production to audiobook coaching

• Why narrating your own book creates a deeper connection

• Overcoming fear of recording your voice

• The power of storytelling and authenticity in the digital age

• Practical advice for young adults ready to share their message

Connect with Robert A Lane

Website:https://www.robertlanecoaching.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-lane/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Robert A. Lane Background & Entertainment Career

2:15 - Transition to Audiobook Coaching

5:10 - Why Narrate Your Own Book

8:45 - Overcoming Fear of Your Voice

12:30 - The Power of Authenticity & Storytelling

15:20 - Tools for Young Adults Building Their Message

18:40 - Advice on Owning Your Story

21:15 - Practical Steps to Get Started

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

From leading an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band across 75 shows — including the iconic Whisky a Go Go — to turning her journey into the documentary memoir *Rise Up and Rock*, Natasha shares her raw story of navigating music, reinvention, spirituality, and feminine power in male-dominated spaces. In this inspiring episode, she opens up about resilience, reclaiming your voice, and rising after setbacks. Perfect for young adults in their 20s figuring out identity, purpose, and how to step into their power unapologetically.

**Key Highlights:**

• Leading an all-female rock band and performing at legendary venues

• The challenges of being a woman in rock & roll

• Turning personal struggles into the story *Rise Up and Rock*

• Spirituality, healing, and feminine leadership

• Advice on fear, self-doubt, and stepping into your power

Connect with Natasha Neece

Website:https://livinglovingled.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/living.loving.led

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Natasha Nie Background & Led Zeppelin Tribute Band

2:15 - Performing at Whisky a Go Go & 75 Shows

5:10 - Challenges as a Woman in Rock

8:45 - Spirituality, Healing & Reinvention

12:30 - Creating *Rise Up and Rock*

15:20 - Feminine Power & Leadership

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

21:15 - Rapid Fire & Final Thoughts

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Drowning in debt, feeling financially lost, or unsure how to build real stability in your 20s? Karlesha V. Hewitt — attorney, financial literacy educator, and founder of WisdomChild Consulting & Money Talks Academy — shares her powerful journey of paying off nearly $60,000 in debt in just two years.

In this eye-opening episode of Conversations with Sekani, she reveals the money mistakes many young adults make, why a good credit score doesn’t equal financial health, and practical habits to build wealth, confidence, and long-term freedom. Perfect for anyone ready to take ownership of their money and future.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ How she accumulated $60K in debt despite being responsible
• ​ The mindset shift that changed everything
• ​ Common financial myths young people believe
• ​ Practical habits for budgeting, saving, and growing money
• ​ Why financial literacy is essential for every young adult

Connect with Karlesha Hewitt

Website:https://www.wisdomchildconsulting.com/

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

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Early Years & Childhood Money Lessons

5:20 - Family Influence & Money Conversations Growing Up

8:10 - What Success Looked Like as a Teen

11:30 - Entering Her 20s: Career Path & Financial Habits

15:45 - How She Accumulated $60K in Debt

19:20 - The Turning Point & Mindset Shift

23:10 - Biggest Money Mistakes in Her 20s

26:50 - What She's Doing Now: WisdomChild Consulting

30:40 - Common Money Struggles Across Different Groups

34:15 - Biggest Financial Myths Young People Believe

38:05 - Practical Habits for Building Wealth

42:30 - Advice for Young Adults Feeling Overwhelmed by Debt

46:20 - Future Vision & Legacy

49:10 - Rapid Fire Questions

52:40 - Final Advice & Closing Takeaways

Diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease at just 30 — with two babies at home — Jenna Schutt faced chemo, a stem cell transplant, and the fight for her life. In this powerful episode, the former cardiac RN and stem cell transplant survivor shares how she developed “The Joy Reflex” — a mindset and neuroplasticity practice that helped her choose hope over fear. Learn how she rewired her brain during the hardest seasons and practical tools for young adults to build resilience, train joy, and keep showing up even when life feels overwhelming.

**Key Highlights:**

• Receiving a rare incurable diagnosis with young children

• The emotional and spiritual battle during treatment

• What “The Joy Reflex” really means and how to practice it

• Using neuroplasticity and faith to rewire your response to hardship

• Turning survival into a message of hope and strength

Connect with Jenna Schutt

Website:http://jennaschutt.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-schutt032624/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jenna._schutt._/?hl=en

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

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Jenna Schutt Background & Diagnosis

2:15 - Life with Two Babies During Treatment

5:10 - The Fight: Chemo, Stem Cell Transplant & Fear

8:45 - Discovering The Joy Reflex

12:30 - Neuroplasticity & Rewiring Your Mind

15:20 - Faith, Hope & Choosing Joy Daily

18:40 - Lessons from Survivorship

21:15 - Advice for Young Adults Facing Hard Seasons

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

Feeling stuck in uncertainty, career transitions, or major life changes in your 20s? Dr. Khutso Madubanya — change strategist, leadership expert, and founder of Dance With Change — shares powerful frameworks for navigating disruption with clarity and confidence. In this insightful episode, she breaks down her P.I.V.O.T. method and how to lead yourself and others through change without losing direction. Perfect for young adults ready to build resilience, make better decisions during chaos, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

**Key Highlights:**

• ​ Why change is constant and how to stop fearing it
• ​ The P.I.V.O.T. framework for personal and professional transitions
• ​ Leadership lessons for thriving in uncertain times
• ​ Mindset shifts to turn disruption into growth
• ​ Practical tools for young adults navigating big life pivots

Connect with Khutso Madubanya

Website: https://www.dancewithchange.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khutso-madubanya/

Instagram:https://instagram.com/dancewithchange

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:38 - Dr. Khutso Madubanya Background & Change Strategy

2:15 - Why Change Feels So Hard in Your 20s

5:10 - The P.I.V.O.T. Framework Explained

8:45 - Leadership Through Uncertainty

12:30 - Personal Pivots & Career Transitions

15:20 - Mindset Shifts for Resilience

18:40 - Practical Tools for Navigating Change

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

23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts

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