What do immigration detention in the Everglades and elite athleticism have in common? Both are front and center in this powerful, jam-packed episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast.
Sekou breaks down the controversial new “Alligator Alcatraz” — Florida’s latest immigration detention center surrounded by literal gators — and unpacks the political and humanitarian implications. Then, we shift gears into one of the most transparent, powerful interviews yet with former Olympic-level hurdler, mindset coach, and fitness competitor Ivana Hudson.
Yvana Hepburn opens up about:
- Navigating the end of an Olympic dream after a career-ending car accident
- Transitioning from elite athlete to speaker, coach, and bodybuilding champion
- Mental health, faith, purpose, and the pursuit of true joy
- The dangers of hustle culture and the underrated power of rest
- Why confidence isn’t just earned — it’s built, tested, and refined in the fire
Time Stamps - 00:00 Welcome & Opening
- 01:12 Alligator Alcatraz: Florida’s Gator-Surrounded Detention Center?
- 08:45 Breaking Down the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB)
- 13:38 Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Fallout
- 20:21 Meet Yvana Hepburn: From Olympic Hurdler to Bodybuilding Champ
- 27:45 The Transition: When Identity Meets Purpose
- 33:02 Resilience, Confidence, and Reinvention After Rock Bottom
- 41:56 Faith, Feminine Power & Walking in Your Calling
- 49:20 Purpose Periodization: Yvana’s Framework for Rebirth
- 55:41 Hustle vs. Rest: The Hidden Cost of Constant Grind
- 01:04:50 Being Seen, Belonging & Owning Your Platform
- 01:10:18 Final Word: Grow Deeper. Soar Anyway.
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