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!

Leaving Religion and Redefining Purpose with Sharmaine McWhite

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 08/28/2026

Sharmaine, a multi-hyphenate creative, real estate agent, and content creator, opens up about growing up in a strict independent Baptist household that took her family from North Carolina to Alaska.

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The Girl Who Was Always Smiling: Nichole Stull on Story & Self-Worth

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 08/07/2026

"You can't be triggered if you're not cocked." That's the kind of line Nichole Stull drops mid-conversation - half punchline, half life philosophy. This conversation moves fast and goes deep.

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Alicia's Angels: How Mindfulness Is Changing Cancer Care

Steph 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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Breaking Chains & Finding Your Core

Steph Lokelani

Published on: 06/12/2026

Whether you are in the thick of your healing journey, wondering if it is worth it, or looking for proof that you can come out the other side stronger, this episode is for you.

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