E21 Using Intuition to Guide Us Towards Our Purpose with Derek Okley

Derek Okley is an educator, business strategist, coach, and author who uses podcasting as a means to empower individuals and showcase the incredible work being done by ordinary people in their communities. He was initially inspired to pursue a career in education after witnessing the positive impact of his mentor in the special education department at a school in Brooklyn. This led him to work in a dropout prevention program where he absorbed valuable lessons and experiences. Seeking new challenges, Derek ventured into applying the knowledge he had acquired and spent several years teaching in East New York, Brooklyn.

In this episode Derek shares his journey of following intuition, embracing change, and finding success in unexpected places.  Derek let's his curiosity lead him to making connections that lead him to finding her purpose.  He got into podcasting in the early days, and now teaches kids to podcast.  We talk about so many different things in this episode, but most of all I appreciate Derek's energy and motivational way of speaking.  Tune in to hear his whole story and all of the wisdom he shares!


Topics in this episode:

• Working with kids at schools in Brooklyn
• Leading with curiosity
• Learning how to sew
• Attending the Fashion Institute of Technology
• Not worrying about what others think
• Personal Growth and Learning from Experience
• Taking a job not for pay but for alignment
• Finding community in running
• Using podcasting to tell peoples stories

Connect with Derek:

• Derek's website
• Follow Derek on IG
• Behind the Wheel Podcast
• Download Derek's Book "Mine Ur Own Business"

Connect with me:

• Subscribe to my Substack
• Follow me on IG
• pleasantpodcasts.com
• If you would like to start your own podcast you can download my free Podcast Launch Roadmap to help you get started