...because someone else's story might hold the lessons you didn't know you were missing. The show for purpose-driven individuals who are ready to grow through what others have gone through, so you can show up wiser, more empowered, and better equipped for your life and the people you feel called to serve. Join Sione and Alana as they sit down with people from all walks of life to unpack the transformational experiences that shaped them and the life lessons they've learned along the…
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In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Eunice Atuejide to explore what it truly means to choose joy, lead with love, and live fully no matter what the circumstances. Eunice is a lawyer, mother, transformational coach, public speaker, former Nigerian presidential candidate, and the author of Happiness is Free!!! Her life has been impacted by profound hardship,…
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with author Darius Cache to explore his journey of transformation, accountability, and conflict resolution. Darius has faced enormous challenges, including time in jail, struggles with substance use, and navigating difficult environments. He shares how he got sober, changed his surroundings, and committed to helping others make…
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with author Darrow Kirkpatrick to explore the life lessons behind his powerful memoir, Two Sticks, One Path: A Journey Beyond Fear on the Colorado Trail. Darrow is an early-retired civil and software engineer with a lifelong passion for outdoor adventure. Over six years, he section-hiked the rugged, almost 500-mile Colorado…
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we're joined by Jamal Henry, a first-time homeowner at 23, investor, and author of Keys to Your 20s: The Ultimate Homebuyer Playbook for Young Adults. Jamal's journey began with the same questions many young adults face: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I navigate life on my own? His search for answers led him deep into personal development, studying…
What would you do if a car accident left you with a scar across your face? That's exactly what happened to Peculiar Medinus, a Nigerian author, career coach, and former journalist, and it led her to ask one life-changing question: "What does ugly mean to you?" In this conversation, Peculiar shares the lessons and experiences that shaped her journey and how she came to see beauty from God's…
What if the way we think about addiction is part of the problem? In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons , we're joined by Jeff Jones , coach, creator of The Family Recovery Solution , and former addiction professional. Jeff grew up in a family impacted by addiction and later worked inside the system designed to treat it—only to discover its deep limitations, stigmas, and blind spots. His…
What does true health, wealh, and wellness really look like? In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Boomer Anderson, CEO of Smarter Not Harder, Inc., and executive director of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice. After receiving an unexpected heart-disease diagnosis in his early thirties, despite doing everything "right", Boomer discovered more about what…
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana sit down with Sue Erhart, author of Lose Your Critic for Good and the creator of Practical Spirituality, to uncover what it takes to quiet our inner critics and live a life that is full of more joy and empowerment. Sue is someone who shares practical tools and wisdom for creating your best life, and in this episode, she shares the…
Setbacks are something we all face, but there are some people who just know how to use those setbacks to grow and become even better versions of themselves. One person who embodies this ability to turn setbacks into growth is Dr. Jean-Guilmond Orelien, also known as Sammy. Sammy is the author of Turning Water into Butter: Living the Power Within, and he has dedicated his life to advancing…
Most people don't get what they want because they are too attached to how they think it should happen. Letting go of the "how" doesn't mean giving up. What it does mean is finally getting out of your own way. In this episode, Alana talks with Susi Kos, entrepreneur and author of Super Synchronicity . In their discussion, Susi talks about how she turned self-doubt, rock-bottom moments, and "crazy"…
