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!

Theater Made Me Who I Am: Tim Chappell on Directing & Reconnecting

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 10/23/2026

Steph Lokelani reconnects with Tim Chappell, who she walked with at their high school graduation ceremony and who was the drama club VP while Steph was the President, for their first real conversation since graduating from Decatur High School.

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Lindsay Klein on Young Moms, Breaking Poverty & Midlife Loneliness

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 10/09/2026

Steph Lokelani sits down with Lindsay Klein, Director of Booth Programs for the Salvation Army’s Boise Corps, for a warm conversation about community care, breaking cycles of poverty, and the quiet loneliness of midlife.

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Word Vomit - Art, Authenticity & Building Community

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 04/10/2026

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!

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