The Essence of You.

A podcast that explores who we are beyond our labels.

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!

We Are Not Each Other's Enemy: Adrienne Evans on Democracy

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 07/03/2026

From growing up in rural Idaho to a life-changing visit to Auschwitz, Adrienne shares hard-won wisdom from 17+ years leading UVI and over 107,000 conversations across 13 states.

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The Wound, The Field & Girls on the Mat with Jamie Lange

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 06/26/2026

Jamie Lange has spent her career sitting in two different rooms - the therapy chair and the yoga mat - and on this episode of The Essence of You, she brings the wisdom from both into one of the most layered, tender, and funny conversations.

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I Get Paid to Cuss at Cops: Jen Potcher on Acting & Female Film Slayers

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 06/19/2026

Jen Potcher, talks about founding Female Film Slayers, a Boise-based community of women in film born out of a need for connection, safety, and support in an industry that can be tough on women both in front of and behind the camera.

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Stop Living on Auto-Pilot with Karolee Lovan

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 06/05/2026

What if the behaviors holding you back aren't flaws to fix, but patterns to understand? In this episode, guest Karolee Lovan will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about habits, change, and who you are at your core.

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