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The Water Trough- We can't make you drink, but we will make you think!From Modeling to Mentorship: Yemi Sekoni's JourneyHave you ever battled imposter syndrome or chased a dream that seemed impossible? Join us as Yemi Sekoni shares her powerful story of resilience and passion in the evolving fashion industry. Don't miss this episode! #Entrepreneurship #FashionIndustry
2024-12-0531 min
The Keep It Cute ShowThe Keep It Cute Show - "World Sickle Cell Day" - Season 2 Episode 3June 20, 2024The Keep It Cute ShowSeason 2 Episode 3 - "World Sickle Cell Day"In this episode, DaKiya and Sabrina welcome Ijeoma Azubuko and Yemisi Sekoni to talk about the impact of Sickle Cell Disease in honor of World Sickle Cell Day.CONTACT USthekeepitcuteshow@gmail.comIG - @thekeepitcuteshow
2024-06-211h 06
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful"Let's Combat Step Therapy with Precision Medicine!" with Daneen Sekoni, VP of Policy and Advocacy at Cancer Support CommunityWelcome to another episode of the "Your. Voice. Your Health." podcast series, where we amplify the voices of experts and advocates in the realm of step therapy and utilization management. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of patient advocacy and learn about precision medicine. Our guest, Daneen Sekoni, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Cancer Support Community, shares some invaluable insights about overcoming healthcare obstacles. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion that promises to empower patients and caregivers alike in their healthcare journey!
2024-06-1938 min
New Mommy at 40 PodcastPart 1: A Tale of Two Black Mothers: How They Fought for Their Own & Babies' Lives During & After Labor-An Inside Look Into Black Maternal Health in the U.S.This Black History Month and Valentines' Day, I want to put the spotlight on something that's very important to me, Black Maternal Health. I'm releasing two episodes today, dedicated that very topic. Maternal health has long been a concern in America for women of all color. The CDC has found that about 700 women die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. Every year, however, black women fare the worst dying two and a half times more often than white or hispanic women.
Part 1 is the story of Daneen Sekoni. After enduring 20 years of fertility issues, Daneen and h...
2023-02-1451 min
LeverAGELoneliness as a Public Policy IssueLoneliness affects more than one-third of adults, and as we age, experiencing loneliness can increase our risk of adverse emotional and physical health outcomes. Programmatic interventions to decrease loneliness and isolation are growing, but what policy solutions are there to tackle this problem? Daneen Sekoni from the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness joins ASA’s Leanne Clark-Shirley to frame loneliness as a policy issue and talk about about the importance of building a comprehensive, coordinated public/private strategy that supports social connectedness for older Americans.To learn more:CESIL’s Virtual Advocacy Day...
2022-06-1012 min
Pause Reset UnpluggedEpisode Six
Yemi Sekoni, MBA, President of Donahue Models & Talent, LLC, Fashion Show Producer, Business Coach
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H. Jackson Brown Jr. stated "Love your work, then you will find pleasure in mastering it." Yemi shares her journey and love for the fashion and entertainment industry.If you are interested in being a guest on the Pause Reset Brunch podcast, please visit www.naturalandting.com#PauseResetBrunch #NaturalAndTingLLC #Fashion #BusinessCoach #DonahueModels&TalentLLC #RIFashion #Nigerian #UK #Jamaican #FashionWeekRI
2022-03-1500 min
New Mommy at 40 PodcastHow Faith, Intuition & Advocacy Saved Her Life: Black Maternal Health in America Pt. 1After enduring 20 years of fertility issues, Daneen Sekoni and her supportive husband, welcomed two beautiful babies in 2 years! However, both pregnancies and deliveries resulted in complications that nearly cut short her long awaited new role as a mother. As a senior policy director in health care, she shockingly found herself in the company of other mothers of color, who find themselves caring for a new life, while advocating to save their own. Join us to hear her story of how a mix of her faith in God, intuition, out of the box thinking in her health care and support circle...
2022-02-2859 min
EWN - Engineering With NaturePlants as Eco-Engineers and Drivers of Community ResilienceImagine if we could use plants to help solve complex engineering problems, while enhancing natural ecosystems. And what if we could use plants – and the process of planting – to restore damaged ecosystems, and in the process, build community resilience? Our guests are doing just that, and a lot more! In this episode, host Sarah Thorne and Jeff King, Deputy Lead of the Engineering With Nature® Program at the US Army Corps of Engineers, are joined by Tosin Sekoni, Research Ecologist, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Art Froehlich, CEO of AgriView, and partner in The Communities for Life Network. They’re talki...
2022-02-0142 min
Overcoming Battles with Betty SpeaksOvercoming Battles (Ep - 1910) Yemi SekoniOvercoming Battles (Ep - 1910) Yemi Sekoni
2021-05-2630 min
Learning with Young LeadersSwitching of Podcast Host!We're almost 20 episodes in! We decided to have a change of podcast host and I (Marcus) will be handing over the reins to Bryan. Don't worry, everything will remain the same and Bryan will continue to bring you insightful conversations with amazing guests. For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1805 min
Learning with Young LeadersTranscending Borders To Pursue Dreams | Ruperto | EP 19"Everybody could be a leader in their own environment, with their energy, with their motivation…” This episode’s guest is Ruperto, Innovation Account Executive & Startup Scout at Startupbootcamp. Ruperto shared about his international exposure, interesting startup trends, what it means to be a leader, and much more! For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0427 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe Uniqueness of Generation Z | Jake | EP 18"While everyone else goes down, we need to put our foot on the gas pedal and speed up because now's the time to do it. Now's the time to get ahead.” This episode’s guest is Jake, Founder of Trndsttrs, a Gen Z ad agency that helps brands understand and reach Generation Z consumers. Jake shares about his entrepreneurial journey, what is unique about Gen Z, the different phases of personal and business development, and much more! For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and sub...
2020-10-2137 min
Learning with Young LeadersBeing Comfortable In Uncomfortable Situations | Pablo | EP 17“The people who say that they can do something and the people who say they can't do something have one thing in common, and that's that they're both typically right” This episode’s guest is Pablo, Co-Founder of Arextech, a Canadian Proptech start-up. Pablo shares about his international exposure, how he manages uncomfortable situations, why it’s important to stay true to yourself, and much more! For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast! Hosted on Acast...
2020-10-0737 min
Learning with Young LeadersFrom Side Hustle To Full-Time Entrepreneurs | Ethan & Travis | EP 16"When we first started doing this, the most common response we got was "are you sure this is the route you want to go down?" This episode’s guests are Ethan and Travis, Co-Founders of Collaro, a custom menswear brand. Ethan and Travis shared about their journey of turning Collaro from a side hustle into a full-time business, how they set themselves up for success, some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and much more! For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podc...
2020-09-2329 min
Learning with Young LeadersBehind The Mic: The Beauty of Podcasting | Marcus | Podcast Host15 episodes down! Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far, it's been heartwarming to receive encouraging messages about how the podcast has provided you with interesting insights. I've decided to record this episode to share with you the 3 key lessons I took away from my podcasting journey thus far and how it can apply to you. The 3 lessons are "The Power of Listening", "The Importance of Prep Work" and "The Beauty of The Internet (And Podcasting)".For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, r...
2020-09-0914 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe Best Approach to Developing Soft Skills | Felix | EP 15"What really allows you to master soft skills is through constant practice and putting it in context where you can apply them". This episode’s guest is Felix, Founder of Skilio, an edtech startup that measures and tracks soft skill development in youth. Felix talks about the importance of soft skills, how you can develop your soft skills, some useful habits that he employs, and much more! For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast!
2020-09-0224 min
Learning with Young LeadersA Masterclass On Mindset & Entrepreneurship | Melvin | EP 14"Value does not come from experience, value comes from results. No one really cares about the level of experience, they only care about your ability to produce results".This episode’s guest is Melvin, Co-Founder of Enlightened Profits, uplifting the business community by providing transformational solutions for entrepreneurs. Melvin shares about his personal entrepreneurship journey, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, how you can build up your personal value, and much more!For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast!
2020-08-261h 01
Learning with Young LeadersThe Impact of Business Strategy | Zachary | EP 13"Fail fast, fail quickly, so that you can succeed even faster".This episode’s guest is Zachary, Chief Strategist of Underdog Strategy, where he enjoys helping underdog businesses take on the Goliaths in their industry. Zachary talks about the concept of strategy, some strategies startups and smaller companies can adopt, how to learn more about strategy, and much more!For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2020-08-1936 min
Learning with Young LeadersAdopting A Different Perspective | Thaddaeus | EP 12"Aim bigger - that will really drive you to take bigger steps, to make bigger deals, and think differently".This episode’s guest is Thaddaeus, Founder of The Bullish Agency, where they help stock market coaches grow and scale their businesses. Thaddaeus shares about how he got interested in entrepreneurship, how he managed to find his passion, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and much more!For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast! Hosted on...
2020-08-1229 min
Learning with Young LeadersCreating Your Personal Message | Darryl | EP 11“Every one of us, we have past trauma, past wounds, doesn't mean we're weak. Neither does it mean we're very strong, very brave. It just means that there's something needed to be done before we go out there and do what we are meant to be doing”This episode’s guest is Darryl, Founder of Calibrating Your Inner GPS. Darryl shared how he found purpose in his life, how all of us can find our own story and message, some basic resources for you to get started today, and much more!For more information, check out se...
2020-08-0529 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe First Step to Success: Self-Awareness | Darius | EP 10“Success leaves clues. You just have to follow these clues, follow the footsteps that people have already set for you”.This episode’s guest is Darius, a social media branding expert. Darius talks about his journey in the world of social media, why gaining self-awareness is important, how you can build up your own personal brand, and much more!For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. Do rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast if you enjoyed it too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
2020-07-2952 min
Learning with Young LeadersCultivating The Right Mindset | Charlotte | EP 09“Have a good attitude in life - to be a doer and not a thinker. It's important to cultivate a learning mindset because no matter how good you are, at the end of the day, there's going to be someone that's consecutively better than you”.This episode features Charlotte, a Cloud Consulting Analyst at Accenture. Charlotte talks about how she discovered her passion for the technology scene by attending countless events, how you can leverage on your skill-sets to build resourcefulness for yourself, tips to set yourself up for success, and much more!For more info...
2020-07-2240 min
Learning with Young LeadersCharting Your Path | Leslie | EP 08"Reminding yourself of all these small, small, positive changes - that helps keep it going". Today’s guest is Leslie, INSEAD MBA graduate and Co-Founder of Cicil, a startup focused on providing financial access to the underserved Indonesian university student segment. Leslie talks about how he managed to enter the Finance industry with an Engineering degree, the lessons he learned through his startup journey, how he deals with his emotions when things aren’t going smoothly, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1722 min
Learning with Young LeadersLife of A Quantitative Trader | King Ian | EP 07"The number one thing you need to ask yourself is, why you are doing this". King Ian is currently a Trading Analyst at Grasshopper. Listen in as he shares about how he chanced upon his current interests, the importance of understanding the reasons behind your actions, how you can enter the Quantitative Finance industry, and much more!For more information, check out sekonioriginal.com/podcast. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast!
2020-07-0821 min
Learning with Young LeadersWhere Passion Meets Profession | Min | EP 06"There's really no overnight success, accumulation is the key". In this episode, we speak to Min, co-founder of The Acai Duo, an Acai business she started during this COVID period. As the owner of 2 other businesses, Min talks about how she turns her hobbies into businesses, how she learned to manage companies, why patience is important, and much more! For more information, visit sekonioriginal.com/podcast. To connect with like-minded individuals, join our "Learning with Young Leaders" LinkedIn group. Do leave us a review to let us know your thoughts on the podcast as well :) Hosted o...
2020-07-0128 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe Entrepreneurial Spirit | Earnest | EP 05“The frustrating thing is, even though we were as careful as possible, we still fell prey to very common startup mistakes”. Today, we hear from Earnest, a serial entrepreneur who is currently the co-founder of Version 22, a digital transformation consultancy. Earnest brings us through his entrepreneurship journey, what he learned from his previous ventures, how to stay focused on your taskings, and much more! For the show notes to this episode, visit sekonioriginal.com/podcast. Do leave a review on your thoughts about the podcast so we can bring you better content! Host...
2020-06-2427 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe Power of Mentorship | Benjamin | EP 04“Mentorship is like a relationship". This is Part II of the interview with Benjamin, a Private Equity professional and founder of Kinobi, a digital mentoring career platform. Benjamin talks about his passion for mentoring, how he improved as a leader, what you can do to get yourself a mentor, and much more! For the show notes to this episode, visit sekonioriginal.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2223 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe Truth Behind Every Successful Startup | Cheng Heng | EP 01"An idea that you have is not really worth anything until you execute it". For our very first episode, we have Cheng Heng, founder of HelloHolo, a Mixed Reality startup and Axension Studios, a web development agency. Listen in as he talks about how he flourished in a nascent Mixed Reality space, the importance of knowing your inner drive, important tips for aspiring entrepreneurs to take note of, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1728 min
Learning with Young LeadersCreating Your Own Opportunities | Regine | EP 02“For me, every opportunity is a good opportunity”. Regine is a Business Analyst at McKinsey and Founder of Generation Z, a non-profit enterprise which seeks to create opportunities for the younger generation. In this episode, Regine shares the lessons she learned from working in countless part-time jobs, how she managed to secure opportunities for herself, why we shouldn’t be afraid to ask for chances, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1735 min
Learning with Young LeadersThe Process of Self-Discovery | Benjamin | EP 03“You just need to believe in whatever you have and just go for it". Marcus speaks to Benjamin, a Private Equity professional and founder of Kinobi, a digital mentoring career platform. In Part I of his interview, Benjamin describes how his change of perspective granted him renewed confidence, why giving is more important than taking, how he managed to enter the private equity industry, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1725 minLearning with Young LeadersWhy You Should Be "Learning With Young Leaders"Sneak peek! In this pre-launch series, Bryan and Marcus tells us why you don't want to miss out on this podcast. With interviews lined up with intriguing young leaders, there is something new for you to learn every episode! For more information, visit www.sekonioriginal.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1104 min