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!

ZERO Wan-Kenobi on Healing, Hip-Hop & Rap America

ZERO Wan-Kenobi on Healing, Hip-Hop & Rap America

ZERO Wan-Kenobi on Healing, Hip-Hop & Rap AmericaSteph Lokelani
Published on: 08/15/2026

In this episode of The Essence of You Podcast, host Steph Lokelani sits down with Boise hip-hop artist and community builder Cornell Johnson, known on stage as ZERO Wan-Kenobi.

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Alicia's Angels: How Mindfulness Is Changing Cancer Care

Alicia's Angels: How Mindfulness Is Changing Cancer Care

Alicia's Angels: How Mindfulness Is Changing Cancer CareSteph Lokelani
Published on: 07/31/2026

Art Burns shares the story of Alicia, the client whose journey inspired the nonprofit, Alicia's Angels, and unpacks how mindfulness helps cancer patients and their families soften anger into acceptance and release the "cancer as identity" trap.

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