In this powerful new episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast, Sekou breaks down the latest courtroom drama as Sean “Diddy” Combs is found not guilty on three of five major charges—including racketeering and conspiracy. We also unpack the DOJ’s final Epstein report: no blackmail list, no client list, and a controversial conclusion.

Then, we sit down with Marjhorie Peraza, the fearless Venezuelan immigrant behind Take a Sushi, the viral Latin-Asian fusion restaurant taking Orlando by storm. From earning $8/hour to launching a sushi food truck with just $26K saved in a can, Marjhorie shares her journey of building a restaurant empire without loans, mentors, or restaurant experience—just hustle, heart, and vision.

Topics Covered:

• The surprising verdict in the Diddy trial
• DOJ says no Epstein client list—what now?
• ICE agents under fire and TPS status repeals
• How Marjhorie built a 3-food-truck business from home
• The immigrant entrepreneur mindset
• Balancing motherhood and business
• Franchising dreams: Take a Sushi goes national

If you’re chasing a dream, this episode will remind you: you don’t need to start with everything—you just need to start.

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Whether you're passionate about immigration reform, national security, or building wealth through real estate, this episode delivers critical insight with heart and authenticity.

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What do immigration detention in the Everglades and elite athleticism have in common? Both are front and center in this powerful, jam-packed episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast.

Sekou breaks down the controversial new “Alligator Alcatraz” — Florida’s latest immigration detention center surrounded by literal gators — and unpacks the political and humanitarian implications. Then, we shift gears into one of the most transparent, powerful interviews yet with former Olympic-level hurdler, mindset coach, and fitness competitor Ivana Hudson.

Yvana Hepburn opens up about: 

• Navigating the end of an Olympic dream after a career-ending car accident
• Transitioning from elite athlete to speaker, coach, and bodybuilding champion
• Mental health, faith, purpose, and the pursuit of true joy
• The dangers of hustle culture and the underrated power of rest
• Why confidence isn’t just earned — it’s built, tested, and refined in the fire

Time Stamps

• 00:00 Welcome & Opening
• 01:12 Alligator Alcatraz: Florida’s Gator-Surrounded Detention Center?
• 08:45 Breaking Down the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB)
• 13:38 Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Fallout
• 20:21 Meet Yvana Hepburn: From Olympic Hurdler to Bodybuilding Champ
• 27:45 The Transition: When Identity Meets Purpose
• 33:02 Resilience, Confidence, and Reinvention After Rock Bottom
• 41:56 Faith, Feminine Power & Walking in Your Calling
• 49:20 Purpose Periodization: Yvana’s Framework for Rebirth
• 55:41 Hustle vs. Rest: The Hidden Cost of Constant Grind
• 01:04:50 Being Seen, Belonging & Owning Your Platform
• 01:10:18 Final Word: Grow Deeper. Soar Anyway.

Whether you're passionate about immigration reform, national security, or building wealth through real estate, this episode delivers critical insight with heart and authenticity.

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In this powerful episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast, Sekou breaks down the latest U.S. airstrikes on Iran and unpacks the legal, political, and immigration implications behind it. From constitutional authority and presidential war powers to student visa crackdowns and ICE’s billion-dollar budget increase—this is law and policy in real-time.

Then, we sit down with real estate broker and community leader Lorena Ortega, a proud Ecuadorian immigrant and powerhouse businesswoman. Lorena shares her journey from cashier to CEO, helping hundreds of families—especially first-time home buyers and immigrants—build generational wealth through real estate, down payment assistance, and financial literacy.

You’ll learn:

• How the Iran airstrike could impact immigration and student visas
• What “extreme vetting” really means for visa applicants
• Why ICE raids are back—and what California is doing about it
• How to buy a home with as little as $1,000 down
• The truth about grants, down payment assistance, and real estate myths
• Why Lorena believes education is still the #1 key to success for immigrants and entrepreneurs 

TIME STAMPS

• 0:00 – Intro & U.S. Airstrikes on Iran
• 3:00 – Presidential War Powers vs Congress
• 6:00 – Immigration Impact: Consular Processing & Travel Bans
• 10:00 – Extreme Vetting on Student Visas
• 13:00 – ICE Raids & Budget Increase
• 16:00 – California’s New Law on ICE Identification
• 18:00 – Meet Guest Lorena Ortega: Real Estate Broker & Immigrant Success
• 20:00 – Buying a Home with $1,000 Down: Breaking Down Assistance Programs
• 24:00 – Lorena’s Journey: From Cashier to CEO
• 29:00 – Challenges of Being a Broker & Business Owner
• 33:00 – Financial Literacy for First-Time Buyers & Immigrants
• 36:00 – How to Choose the Right Realtor & Build a Great Team
• 39:00 – Immigration Reflections, American Dream & Giving Back

Whether you're passionate about immigration reform, national security, or building wealth through real estate, this episode delivers critical insight with heart and authenticity.

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In this power-packed episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast, Attorney Sekou dives into the legal firestorm surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs — breaking down what racketeering, sex trafficking, and coercion actually mean in this case, and why some people are calling it all just "domestic drama." But there's a bigger twist: Trump’s potential pardon.

Then, we pivot to the chaotic immigration landscape, including the dramatic return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and how visa overstayers are now squarely in ICE's crosshairs — with help from the IRS.

Sekou then sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Thomas Ward, the visionary behind Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa. From nearly going broke fixing a food truck engine to building a multicultural BBQ brand, Thomas shares how getting fired by his father shaped his resilience, how he hires for loyalty, and the one superpower every founder needs to survive tough seasons.

This episode weaves together legal commentary, business grit, and hard truths about entrepreneurship in America today.

Key Topics Covered:

• What’s really at stake in the Diddy trial (and why it’s not just about sex)
• Trump’s controversial role in possible pardons
• Immigration tensions: visa overstays, trafficking charges, and ICE-IRS collaboration
• How Thomas Ward built a BBQ brand rooted in Caribbean flavor
• The emotional cost of being a founder
• How branding, culture, and resilience make or break a business

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Connect with our Guest Thomas Ward at: https://www.instagram.com/PIGFLOYDS/  

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In this power-packed episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast, Attorney Sekou dives deep into one of the most pressing legal controversies of the week: the DHS's new task force targeting
F-1 student visa holders via social media monitoring. From the chilling reality of deportation through Instagram posts to the broader implications for international students and due process, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone navigating the immigration system.

But it's not all serious talk — Sekou also celebrates a major Florida Gators win and sits down with Florida Magician of the Year, Jeremy Michelson, for a dazzling and heartfelt conversation about building a career in magic, entrepreneurship, cultural identity, and why every performance is an act of possibility. You’ll hear about his mentorship with the legendary Johnny Thompson, the truth about TikTok "magicians," and the rigorous mindset behind mastering illusion. Oh — and he reads Sekou’s mind live on air.

Topics in this episode include:
* DHS surveillance of F-1 visa holders on Instagram
* The controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego
* The real cost of U.S.–China trade tensions
* The artistry, psychology, and business behind professional magic
* What immigrant artists should never tone down
* How Jeremy turned sleight of hand into a global brand

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Website:  https://www.jeremymichelson.com) 
IG @JeremyMagicTV

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