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The Essence of You Podcast

The Essence of You Podcast

著者: Steph Lokelani
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概要

Who are you when you take away the job title, the roles, the labels, and just be?

Through intimate, unscripted conversations with host, Steph Lokelani, The Essence of You Podcast dives deep into the core of the human experience with people from all walks of life.

New episodes release every Friday, with guests whose stories are as unique as the outfits they choose to wear, because yes, this is both a video AND audio podcast.

Do you have a story to share? I'd love to hear it. Tell me a little bit about you and let's get you in an episode! https://irlfilms.com/theessenceofyou

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  • From Near-Drowning to Choosing Joy: Single Mom of 7 on Reinventing Your Life | The Essence of You
    2026/04/17

    What does it take to stop just surviving and start truly living? In this episode of The Essence of You, host Steph Lokelani sits down with Mindy Love - entrepreneur, community builder, and single mother of seven - for a deeply honest and joyful conversation about life after hardship, the power of thinking differently, and what it really means to know yourself.

    Mindy shares the near-drowning experience on the Boise River that forced her to ask: What do I actually want to do with my life? From a difficult upbringing, to marrying young and raising seven children, to finding herself on the other side, Mindy's story is one of radical self-awareness, resilience, and choosing joy on purpose.

    Steph and Mindy cover everything from the life-changing lessons of improv comedy, to morning routines, bachata dancing, solo travel in Europe, the realities of social media vs. real life, raising self-sufficient kids, entrepreneurship, and the mindset shift that makes all the difference.

    If you've ever felt like you don't fit in one box, this episode is for you.

    Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a comment on what resonated with you the most, and let Steph know if you'd like to be a future guest!

    In this episode, you'll hear about:

    - How improv comedy helped Mindy come out of her shell and find her people - The near-drowning accident that changed everything and the peace she found underwater - Why Steph believes having a "backup plan" means not believing in yourself - Morning routines, intentional scheduling, and self-care for the chronically busy - Raising seven kids as a single mom and Mindy's unique "zone of ownership" system for the home - Why Mindy thinks differently about money, happiness, and what it means to truly live - The work-life balance lessons Mindy learned traveling through Amsterdam, Paris, and Spain - Navigating social media, comparison culture, and sharing your real story - The deep question: Who are you at your core, when all the labels fall away?

    About Mindy Love:

    Mindy Love is a multifaceted woman who is passionate about empowering others to step into their full potential. She sees the world through a unique lens and loves sharing her ideas, thoughts, and encouragement in a way that inspires real change.

    With a degree in English and Anthropology, her path has been anything but traditional—she’s held many roles over the years, from cosmetologist to ESL teacher to business owner, and is also a licensed real estate professional in Idaho. A lifelong learner and world traveler, she brings curiosity and perspective into everything she does.

    No matter where life has taken her, she always comes back to storytelling—whether that was writing for a small-town newspaper, sharing positive community stories, or studying and speaking on radio in college.

    She’s also a single mom of seven, determined to create a life she truly loves, and finds joy in reading, writing, dancing, and anything that connects her to freedom—especially horses.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Cold Open: "I just want to create a fun, happy life that works for me" 00:55 – Welcome & Introduction: Meet Mindy Love 01:51 – Why Mindy Got Into Improv Comedy 04:57 – Thinking Differently: Mindy's Unique Perspective on Life 06:23 – The Near-Drowning Experience on the Boise River 09:17 – 45 Days of Recovery and the Question That Changed Everything 10:37 – Shifts Mindy Made: Morning Routines and Intentional Time 11:51 – Dancing as Joy: Bachata, Swing, and Finding Your Happy Place 15:00 – After Divorce: Solo Trip to Florida and Starting Over 18:00 – Prioritizing Fun and Scheduling Joy Into Your Week 20:30 – Community, Loneliness, and What We Really Need from Each Other 24:30 – Kids, Screen Time, and Getting Off Electronics 26:50 – Social Media, the Highlight Reel, and Showing Your Real Life 27:20 – What Experience Most Shaped Who You Are Today (Childhood & Faith) 33:00 – Curiosity, Empathy, and Understanding Both Sides 36:00 – Giving Grace to Strangers and Staying in a Good Mood 40:00 – Self-Care When You Only Have 15 Minutes a Day 44:00 – Progress Over Perfection and Tiny Improvements 45:40 – Travel and European Work-Life Balance (Amsterdam, Paris, Spain) 49:50 – Growing Up in Hawaii and the Healing Power of the Ocean 54:00 – Parenting Seven Kids as a Single Mom: Survival Mode to Thriving 57:00 – The "Zone of Ownership" System for Running a Household 59:00 – Mental Health, Motherhood, and Teaching Kids Life Skills 01:01:00 – Entrepreneurship, Ideas, and Passive Streams of Income 01:03:47 – Closing Question: Who Are You at Your Core? 01:05:43 – Final Words of Encouragement from Mindy

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  • Word Vomit - Art, Authenticity & Building Community | The Essence of You Podcast
    2026/04/10
    Welcome to the very first episode of The Essence of You Podcast, recorded live on Pi Day (March 14th) in front of a real audience in Boise, Idaho! Host Steph Lokelani sits down with three incredible guests: Karma Metzler Fitzgerald (Community Leader), Reham Aarti (Arab American Mosaic Artist), and Mike Krause (Executive Coach & Mental Performance Strategist). Together, they dive deep into what it means to live authentically, lead with purpose, and show up for the people around you, even when burnout, imposter syndrome, and a chaotic world are telling you to stay home. From a 400-pound mosaic, to running for state office on impulse, to finding life on the stage, these are stories of saying "yes" before you feel ready. The conversation ranges from the collapse of civic community and the broken nonprofit funding model, to matriarchal leadership, joy as resistance, and why knowing your own values is the antidote to exhaustion. Raw, real, funny, and deeply human. This is the Essence of You. Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a comment on what resonated with you the most, and let Steph know if you'd like to be a guest! Guest Bios: Karma Metzler Fitzgerald currently identifies as exhausted. Life just keeps… lifing… so her priority is resting when possible and finding joy in the beautiful and sacred ordinary. Karma grew up a few blocks away in a working class family here in Boise, while splitting time with her farm family a few hours down the road in Buhl. She’s a typical Idaho girl – playing in the mud all day and attending the grand ball at night. Along the twisted road of adulthood, she’s worked everywhere from the governor’s office to the family kitchen. The constant has always been words and a passion for stringing them together in such a way that those words change a moment or a lifetime. In Lincoln County, where she lived for thirty years, she co-created a community supported child care program for every child from birth to graduation. Karma also developed a rural public transportation program to get residents where they need to be at low or no cost. These days, Karma’s fully embracing her crone era. She leads with fierce compassion seeking ways to connect people to the resources they need to thrive. Now back in Boise she is content to create a pollinator pathway in her neighborhood, muck about in her worm bins, and putter in her yard and garden. She does this while looking for opportunities to lead, build connection, and, on occasion, stir up some trouble. Reham Aarti is an Arab American mosaic artist, activist, author, and mother of two whose work celebrates resilience, cultural identity, and community. Over a 29-year career, she has created mosaic installations across the United States and internationally. Reham is deeply committed to using art as a tool for connection and healing, including founding a 17-year program bringing mosaic workshops to children at St. Luke’s Hospital. Through public art, community murals, and educational outreach, she works to create spaces where creativity, compassion, and belonging can thrive. Mike Krause is an executive coach and mental performance strategist with Global Bound, LLC, where he partners with executives and emerging leaders to enhance performance, support sustainable growth, and strengthen holistic wellbeing both inside and outside the workplace. He brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, including 4½ years with the United States Department of State in Southern and Central Africa, where his work focused on public health initiatives and cross-cultural leadership. Mike serves as an executive coach for the Idaho Leads program and is the developer and lead facilitator of the Ascending Leaders initiative through the Idaho Community Foundation. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology, while co-hosting a weekly podcast and traveling throughout the country speaking on leadership, workplace culture, and mental fitness practices. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Pi Day Origin Story 01:00 – Introducing the Podcast 02:30 – Guest Introductions 04:50 – Reham's Mosaic Art 16:30 – Karma's Journey: Journalism, Farming & Running for State Office 24:00 – Karma on Community & Leading Change 37:30 – Reham on Public Art & Volunteers 41:15 – Mike's Journey: From Meridian to Chicago and back 57:00 – Steph's Story: Filmmaking & Nonprofits 59:00 – Balancing Compassion Fatigue & Joy as Resistance 01:03:45 – Women as Community Glue & Matriarchal Leadership 01:06:00 – Imposter Syndrome: Wearing a Mask vs. Knowing Who You Are 01:17:00 – Audience Q&A: Burnout, Nonprofits & Getting Involved 01:20:00 – The Broken Nonprofit Funding Model 01:22:30 – Creating Sanctuary & Rebuilding Local Community 01:26:00 – "Bowling Alone": How Civic Disconnection Threatens Democracy 01:30:00 – Know Your Values, Get Out of Your Head & Lead with Stewardship 01:...
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