Can two tech professionals find meaning after burnout and build a spiritual sanctuary from scratch?
This isn’t just a story about reinvention—it’s about awakening.

In this powerful kickoff episode of Naveem Connect, co-hosts Jean and Humphrey share their deeply personal journeys from corporate burnout and life upheaval to launching Naveem—a community-rooted platform merging spirituality, wellness, and authentic human connection.

Discover how a spiritual bath in Thailand and a chance encounter with a yoga video led to two very different but deeply aligned spiritual awakenings. Through vulnerability and shared insight, they explore why growth isn’t linear, and why real transformation begins within.

Key Takeaways:

• ✔️ Spirituality often finds you in your darkest moments
• ✔️Growth isn’t about fixing yourself - it’s about uncovering what’s already inside
• ✔️ How Naveem became a digital village for seekers, healers, and mindful creators

What Next:
Follow, rate, and share this episode to support the journey—and help more people reconnect with their inner strength.

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⏳ Timestamps & Key Sections:
0:00 - 1:00 — Introduction
Hosts Jean and Humphrey introduce the podcast and share what to expect in this episode.
1:00 - 4:30 — How They Met + Early Startup Life
They talk about their tech background, startup intensity, and how it impacted their lives.
4:30 - 8:30 — Acquisition & Spiritual Crisis
Discussing the emotional toll of their company being acquired and the beginnings of personal crises.
8:30 - 13:00 — Spiritual Turning Points (Thailand + Yoga Initiation)
Jean shares her experience with a spiritual bath in Thailand, and Humphrey talks about finding meditation and yoga during his divorce.
13:00 - 17:00 — Personal Realizations and Shifts
They reflect on how spirituality became a stabilizing force and how their worldviews evolved.
17:00 - 21:00 — Defining Spirituality & Human Imperfection
Exploring what spirituality means to them today and how it's grounded in self-awareness and empathy.
21:00 - 25:00 — Why They Created Naveem
The inspiration behind the platform, including Covid reflections, the need for community, and their personal values.
25:00 - 29:00 — Holistic Vision: Marketplace + Community
Describing how Naveem aims to connect seekers with coaches, healers, and spiritual tools ethically.
29:00 - 33:00 — Core Values of Naveem
Gratitude, Respect, Authenticity, Connection, and Empowerment — and how these guide the platform’s mission.
33:00 - End (~36:00) — Closing Thoughts + Next Episode Tease
Encouragement for the listener's personal journey, preview of the next guest, and heartfelt sign-off.

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General Disclaimer.
Our NaveemConnect Podcast is an advertisement and is provided and delivered to you for entertainment purposes only. This Naveem-sponsored podcast features interviews with independent practitioners who offer their third-party services through Naveem's online marketplace. The featured practitioners are not employees, agents, or representatives of Naveem, and Naveem does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any services, claims, or representations made by any featured practitioners are not employees, agents, or representatives of Naveem, and Naveem does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any services, claims, or representations made by any featured practitioner. Our podcast also includes limited presentations of promotional information regarding the numerous amenities and offerings available to users of our Naveem platform.

Are you stuck in a cycle of anxiety and overwhelm, disconnected from your inner wisdom? In this episode, Stefanie shares her powerful journey from anxious mom to energetic intuitive, revealing how meditation cracked open her reality and awakened abilities she never saw coming. Discover how to transform struggle into strength and reconnect with your innate power.

In this transformative episode, Stefanie reveals how she broke free from overwhelming anxiety through meditation and energy work. You'll learn practical tools for grounding, developing intuition, and creating energetic hygiene practices that take just minutes a day. Whether you're a busy parent or professional seeking clarity, this conversation offers accessible pathways to deeper self-awareness and authentic living.

• Start with 5-minute guided meditations to quiet your racing mind
• Practice daily grounding to reconnect your spirit with your body
• Use simple 3-breath resets between activities for instant calm
• Trust your intuitive hits - they're more accurate than you think
• Transform parenting challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth

Stefanie is the founder of Energy Alliance, an energetic intuitive who specializes in guiding individuals to deeper self-awareness through energy work, tarot, and meditation. She helps overwhelmed parents and professionals reclaim their personal power and trust their inner wisdom.

Ready to explore your own energetic awareness? Follow, rate, and share this episode to help others discover their intuitive gifts. Visit naveen.com for more transformative conversations that bridge spirituality and real life.

General Disclaimer.
Our NaveemConnect Podcast is an advertisement and is provided and delivered to you for entertainment purposes only. This Naveem-sponsored podcast features interviews with independent practitioners who offer their third-party services through Naveem's online marketplace. The featured practitioners are not employees, agents, or representatives of Naveem, and Naveem does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any services, claims, or representations made by any featured practitioners are not employees, agents, or representatives of Naveem, and Naveem does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any services, claims, or representations made by any featured practitioner. Our podcast also includes limited presentations of promotional information regarding the numerous amenities and offerings available to users of our Naveem platform.

What if an ancient spiritual tradition held the key to navigating life’s biggest uncertainties? In this episode of Naveen Connect, we take an enlightening deep dive into Yoruba and Ifa spirituality—one of the most sophisticated spiritual frameworks ever developed.

Join hosts Jean and Humphrey as they explore the divine hierarchy, core principles, and the unique way Yoruba traditions view humanity’s relationship with the divine. With expert insights from Baba Jean Jerome Baudry, a practicing baba and priest, and Dr. Ayodeji Ogunnaike, an Assistant Professor of African Religions at McGill University, this episode unpacks how Ifa divination offers practical guidance, holistic wisdom, and a unique two-way communication system with the spiritual realm.

• The four pillars of Ifa spirituality and how they shape human destiny
• How Yoruba traditions differ from other religions, offering direct dialogue with the divine
• Debunking misconceptions about sacrifices and the misunderstood role of the Orisha
• How ancient spiritual wisdom applies to modern challenges, from personal growth to collective well-being

• Baba Jean Jerome Baudry – Co-founder of the Consejo Cultural Garuba de Canada, dedicated to preserving Yoruba spirituality
• Dr. Ayodeji Ogunnaike – Assistant Professor at McGill University with extensive research in Ifa divination

• [00:00:06] – Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
• [00:01:46] – Core Pillars of Ifa and Orisha Spirituality
• [00:04:21] – Differences from Other Spiritual Systems
• [00:07:18] – Global Spread and Adaptation of Yoruba Traditions
• [00:11:16] – Orisha and Olodumare: Cosmic Structure
• [00:19:06] – Misconceptions about Ifa and Orisha Traditions
• [00:25:47] – Sacrifice (Ebo) in Ifa: Misunderstood Practice
• [00:33:02] – Media Misrepresentation and Cultural Bias
• [00:41:07] – Conceptual Breakdown: Ori, Orisha, and Destiny
• [00:47:48] – Modern Relevance: Ethical Guidance and Divination
• [00:57:23] – Real-Life Examples of Ifa’s Impact
• [01:04:00] – Closing Reflections and What’s Ahead

Follow, rate, and share this episode to stay connected with transformative wisdom. Part two is coming soon!

This Naveen Connect Podcast is an advertisement and is provided for entertainment purposes only. The podcast features interviews with independent practitioners who offer their third-party services through Naveen’s online marketplace. The featured practitioners are not employees, agents, or representatives of Naveen, and Naveen does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any services, claims, or representations made by any featured practitioner.