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!

Celia Espinoza on Cultural Identity & Finding Her Way Home

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 07/10/2026

Steph & Celia explore what it means to feel disconnected from your heritage while living far from your roots, and how food, music, family rituals, and even a spontaneous trip to Mexico City or Hawaii can reconnect you to where you come from.

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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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Succession & Legacy in Leadership: Everyone Has a Story to Tell

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 05/22/2026

In this special live episode of The Essence of You, host Steph Lokelani hands the mic to executive coach and mental performance strategist Mike Krause for a full podcast takeover about leadership and succession.

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The Creative Human: Art, Soul Purpose, and AI Manipulation

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 05/15/2026

Steph Lokelani sits down with her friend, Tiffany Eller, for a warm, wide-ranging, and deep conversation that covers theater debuts, dream interpretation, personal mission statements, soul contracts, and AI.

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