Recounting Life Lessons
The show that has Sione and Alana Uyema recounting and sharing success principles and life lessons from life's adventures and experiences. Recounting Life Lessons is the place to be for people who want to feel more empowered in their lives, relationships, and in their roles as leaders. Whether you are leading thousands, leading those in your home, or simply want to be better at leading yourself, the lessons from life's experiences can make all the difference, when it comes to our abilities to make progress on purpose. Life can be an amazing teacher if we're paying attention. One way to pay attention is to recount the lessons from our lives, and the lives of those around us, and then take action to apply those lessons in our lives. It's time to say goodbye to the hustle mentality and burnout and embrace growing and enjoying success in more empowering and sustainable ways. Some of our favorite topics to discuss on Recounting Life Lessons include mindset, productivity, success, leadership, finances, faith, personal development, relationships, overcoming limiting beliefs, reaching one's potential, and something we like to call The Empowered Hero Lifestyle. What started off as a place to dive a little deeper into the life lessons we were sharing on our YouTube videos has evolved into a weekly show for leadership, personal development, and conversations to empower us to be better human beings. In each episode, we recount the lessons that our experiences as leaders, business owners, a married couple, relationships, love of growth, and everything in between has taught us. Whether we are diving into a discussion about a life lesson together, with a guest, or in a solo episode, you can expect a lesson along with some ideas and examples of ways to apply it to your own life. The opportunities for learning and growth are infinite, just like each of our potentials. But its potential is only as powerful as its application.
Episodes
Mistakes can end up being our greatest catalysts for growth.
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Alana sits down with Trish Saemann—truth-teller, no-fluff marketer, founder of GoBeyondSEO.com, co-host of the Break Even Better podcast, and author of Get More Clients You Love.
With a refreshing mix of transparency and hard-won wisdom, Trish shares some of the behind-the-scenes experiences that helped her grow both as a busin...
Limiting thoughts and doubts aren't based in truth Read more
In this powerful episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Sione and Alana are joined by Robert Cassidy, a lifelong seeker of wisdom who has worked with everyone from Hollywood elites to Zen monks. Through years of spiritual exploration and personal growth, Robert discovered that the most valuable answers don't come from outside of us—they come from within.
He's the author of The Self-Discovery Journal, a transformative guide designed to...
What if the key to future-proofing your career and personal growth isn't about mastering more, but in learning how to adapt?
In this episode, Sione and Alana sit down with Becky Heidesch, a career strategist, author, and creator of the S.T.E.E.P. Method—a practical and powerful framework for navigating career growth, transitions, and self-development in a world that's constantly changing.
Whether you're starting something new, cons...
What if the key to personal peace and professional success is hidden behind unresolved resentment?
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Kory Livingstone—musician, author, and coach—who shares his deeply personal journey of forgiveness, emotional healing, and growth. Kory opens up about the strained relationship with his father, the walls that were built from years of pain, and the breakthrough that happened when...
Find out why Authentic Intelligence matters more than ever...
Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly, transforming the way we work, think, and interact. But while A.I. can process vast amounts of data, it can't replace human wisdom, intuition, or emotional intelligence—the things that truly drive success and leadership.
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Dr. Jan Schwartz, a forensic researcher, psych...
What if the key to your biggest transformation was simply listening?
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with best-selling author, Marko Petrovic, who shares his extraordinary journey of trusting intuition, embracing stillness, and surrendering to life's calling. From running a 40-acre farm in Australia to selling everything and moving to Mexico for 9 months of complete silence, Marko's story is a powerful testa...
Are limiting beliefs and self-doubt holding you back? Have you ever felt like you didn't belong or questioned your own worth? You're not alone.
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, Hailima Yates—mindset coach, transformational speaker, and author of Dissolving the Anchor—shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming feelings of unworthiness, battling suicidal thoughts, and ultimately transforming her mindset to reclaim he...
Have you ever been told that your dreams were impossible? That what you want just isn’t for you? Well, today’s guest, Kofi Douhadji, knows exactly what that feels like—but instead of accepting limitations, he used them as a launchpad for success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or needed a mindset shift to push forward, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we sit down with Kof...
What if illness isn't just something to fight—but a message from our body calling you to heal?
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Ayla Shepherd, trauma-informed therapist, midlife transformation coach, and author of The Truth Trip.
After receiving a shocking cancer diagnosis, Ayla had to make a life-changing decision: follow the conventional medical path alone or uncover the deeper emotional and psycholog...
Are your own psychological biases secretly working against you when it comes to money? In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with John Joseph De Goey—a portfolio manager, author, and financial expert—to uncover the hidden forces shaping our financial decisions.
In this episode, we'll explore how our biases shape our money decisions, why awareness of these psychological quirks is a game-changer, and how mastering ...
This conversation with Craig Williamson goes beyond surface-level discussions about addiction. It’s a deeply human exploration of what it means to navigate life’s hardest challenges while finding ways to grow and inspire others. Whether you’ve been personally affected by addiction or are seeking actionable insights for personal development, this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, Sione and Alana sit down with Brian Curtis, entrepreneur and author of There Is Only One Heart, to explore the profound lessons he’s learned from over 25 years of white-water rafting. Brian shares the harrowing story of a near-death experience when he was anchored to the riverbank and stuck underwater, a moment that taught him the importance of surrender and going with the flow.
Through engaging anecdotes, Brian re...
Sometimes the things we are reluctant to participate in end up laying a foundation for our success in the future.
In this episode, Sione and Alana sit down with Julie Cropp Gareleck, the author of Dare to Become and CEO and founder of Junction Creative.
They discuss leadership, motherhood, the pros and cons of having a family business, the benefits of journaling, entrepreneurship, and more.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, yo...
One of the most beautiful aspects of life and human connection is the fact that no two people are alike. We are all unique and come with our own perspetives through which we see the world.
And while it can variety and art and diversity to our experiences, it is also at the root of division, frustration, hurt feelings, assumptions, and misunderstandings.
In this episode, Sione and Alana sit down with Dr. Kyle Reyes to explore insigh...
In this episode, Sione and Alana delve into the concept of sunk cost bias and determining when it's time to move on and stop investing in a project, goal, or environment that is no longer serving you.
Why it can be so challenging to leave environments that no longer empower us?
One of the greatest challenges may be the people we'll be leaving behind or impacted by our deciosion to go.
What about our physical enviornments, the time ...
In this episode Alana explores the profound connection between our focus and the joy we experience in our lives.
Inspired by a quote from Russell M. Nelson, she delves into a heartwarming and insightful story from a recent experience teaching young children about forgiveness.
Listen as she talks about how holding onto anger and frustration can prevent us from embracing the joy that surrounds us.
Through the lens of a determined ...
The environment we place ourselves in impact our frame of mind.
We can use willpower, energy, and discipline to control what we think about and how we think, but we can make things easier on ourselves. All we have to do is put ourselves in environments that align with the frame of mind we want to be in.
In this episode, Alana shares an experience that helped her realize the different ways that the environment influences our ability...
When does the pursuit for excellence become disempowering and disabling?
Expecting perfection from ourselves and others can seem like a worthy pursuit, but it doesn't always yield the best results.
Listen and learn about the 4 things you can focus on to get unstuck and feel empowered when perfectionism is preventing you from making progress.
In this episode, Sione and Alana discuss the myths and misconceptions about perfectionism. ...
This one is for any perfectionists out there who often find themselves stuck in inaction... especially when you actually know what needs to be done.
In this episode, Alana shares a mindset shift that was inspired by an ultra-marathon runner and the word "imperfect". This little shift allowed her to move into a place of more confidence and empowerment. It can do the same for you.
Are you feeling stuck? Have you avoided taking action...
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