Refine and Shine with Angelina Rivera

In this compelling episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Simone Knego, international speaker, empowerment coach, and author of Real Confidence, to uncover the real reason so many women still struggle with confidence.Spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re broken, behind, or lacking something.Simone breaks down why confidence is not something you’re born with, but a skill you build through daily self-respect, intentional choices, and honest self-talk. She shares her powerful REAL Method—Respect Yourself, Embrace Your Failures, Ask Yourself What You Want, and Live Without Limits—and explains how women unknowingly block their own confidence by ignoring boundaries, fearing failure, and putting themselves last.This conversation goes deep into leadership beyond titles, motherhood as a training ground for resilience, the danger of comparison, and why changing how you see yourself is the fastest way to experience real, lasting confidence.If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I still feel stuck?” or “What’s wrong with me?”, this episode will shift everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:The real reason confidence feels out of reach for so many womenWhy confidence is a skill you practice, not a trait you’re born withSimone’s REAL Method and how to apply it in daily lifeHow lack of self-respect quietly erodes confidenceWhy failure is part of success, not a stop signHow to quiet negative self-talk and the “what if” voiceWhat “Kitchen Table Leadership” really meansHow motherhood shapes resilience and leadershipWhy self-care is not selfish and is essential for confidenceThe power of asking for help instead of doing everything aloneHow small daily actions create unshakable beliefKey Takeaway:You don’t need to become someone new. You need to stop seeing yourself through limiting beliefs.📘 About the GuestSimone Knego is an international speaker, empowerment coach, and award-winning author who helps women overcome self-doubt and step into their full potential. She is the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and the upcoming book Real Confidence.Simone is also the co-host of the globally ranked Her Unshakable Confidence Podcast, where she shares real conversations and practical tools to help women build confidence from the inside out.🔗 Connect with Simone Knego🌐 Website: https://simoneknego.com📘 Book: https://realconfidencebook.com🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the thing holding you back from growth, clients, and confidence isn’t strategy—but fear of being seen?In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with women’s visibility and confidence coach Louise Kirk to unpack why so many women struggle with being visible and how authenticity, connection, and trust change everything.Louise bravely shares her deeply personal story of being unknowingly caught in a drug-smuggling situation at 18 that led to six months in a Dutch prison—and the shame, fear of judgment, and invisibility that followed her for years. That experience ultimately became the foundation of her work today, helping women release fear, stop hiding, and show up fully in life and business.Together, Angelina and Louise explore the difference between chasing followers and building real trust, why borrowed trust accelerates growth, how storytelling builds credibility, and why fear is not a permanent identity. This episode is a must-listen for women who feel called to be seen but are afraid of judgment, rejection, or not being “ready enough.”In this episode, we cover:Why visibility is one of the biggest challenges women face in business and lifeThe hidden cost of fear, shame, and fear of judgmentLouise Kirk’s life-changing story of incarceration and healingHow fear of being seen often comes from unresolved past experiencesThe difference between visibility strategies and visibility confidenceWhy follower count does not equal trust or salesThe power of “borrowed trust” through collaboration and connectionHow authenticity builds credibility in an AI-driven worldThe danger of sharing from victimhood instead of growthWhy storytelling creates deeper human connectionHow releasing shame can transform how you show upA powerful lesson from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for MeaningWhy fear is a story that can be rewrittenThis conversation is a reminder that your story isn’t something to hide—it’s the very thing that helps others trust you, connect with you, and grow with you.🔗 Connect with Louise Kirk🌐 Website: https://louisekirk.com.au📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louise.jackett🎧 Podcast: Visible & Unstoppable • Spotify • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LouiseKirkCoaching🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Edit B Kiss, an international holistic mentor, success habit coach, and former petroleum engineer, to explore what it truly means to transform your life from the inside out.Edit shares her remarkable journey from a high-stress, male-dominated engineering career to a purpose-driven life in holistic healing. After experiencing panic attacks, burnout, and health challenges, she discovered ancient healing techniques rooted in over 60,000 years of yogic wisdom combined with modern neuroscience. That discovery not only changed her life, but now helps clients around the world move from misery to peace, often within 30 days.Throughout this conversation, Edit explains how emotional triggers, low-frequency emotions, and unresolved past experiences can show up as anxiety, stress, or physical illness. She breaks down how meditation, source memory healing, and vibrational awareness can restore balance, clarity, and inner calm.Angelina and Edit also dive into practical meditation guidance, including how often to meditate, whether to sit or lie down, how to ground yourself, and why activating the pineal gland plays a key role in emotional regulation, sleep, and healing. This episode is especially powerful for anyone navigating burnout, anxiety, life transitions, or seeking a deeper connection between mindset, energy, and personal growth.Edit also introduces her books The Gap Filler Success and The Healer’s Journey, sharing how strategy, spirituality, and subconscious healing can work together to help you reach your goals faster and with more alignment.This episode is a must-listen if you are ready to slow down, release what no longer serves you, and step into a calmer, more intentional season of life.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode• How Edit transitioned from petroleum engineering to holistic healing• Why panic attacks and anxiety often have deeper energetic root causes• The science behind emotions, vibration, and healing• How meditation supports sleep, hormones, and emotional balance• The difference between mindfulness meditation and transformational meditation• How grounding techniques calm anxiety and mental fog• Why controlling thoughts, emotions, and actions is the foundation of mindfulness• How ancient yogic practices integrate with modern neuroscience• Practical tools to create peace, clarity, and alignment in daily life🔗 Resources Mentionedhttps://editbkiss.comhttps://www.instagram.com/editbkisshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/editbkiss/https://www.facebook.com/bkissedithttps://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestessThe Gap Filler Success book: https://a.co/d/bkJWUTLSkool community: https://www.skool.com/release-with-easeFree masterclass :https://elevate.editbkiss.com/5-series-masterclassBook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healers-Journey-Coaching-Book-Seekers🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this raw, courageous, and deeply human episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera is joined by Jim Serrano, an adoptee, survivor, husband, father, and advocate who has transformed decades of pain into purpose.Jim shares his powerful story of being adopted at birth, growing up with unanswered questions about identity and belonging, and surviving childhood sexual abuse that he kept silent for more than 50 years. Carrying shame, abandonment wounds, and unprocessed trauma, Jim turned to alcohol at a young age to numb the pain, beginning a long battle with addiction that lasted well into adulthood.With honesty and vulnerability, Jim walks listeners through his journey to sobriety, now more than 26 years strong, and the emotional process of searching for and reconnecting with his biological family. He opens up about the complexities of those reunions, the grief of unmet expectations, and how generational silence and cultural pressure to “man up” can deepen wounds instead of healing them.This episode goes beyond survival. Jim shares how faith, therapy, storytelling, and advocacy helped him break cycles of shame, speak truth without apology, and redefine what strength truly looks like. His story is a powerful reminder that healing is not about pretending the past didn’t happen, but about facing it and choosing a different future.✨ This conversation is especially powerful for men, adoptees, those in recovery, and anyone navigating trauma, mental health challenges, or identity struggles.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:What it was like growing up adopted without open conversations about identityThe long-term impact of childhood sexual abuse and unspoken traumaHow addiction became a coping mechanism and the path to lasting sobrietyThe emotional reality of searching for biological parents and facing complex reunionsMental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and the importance of asking for helpFaith, therapy, and storytelling as tools for healingWhy breaking generational cycles of shame mattersHow turning pain into advocacy can change lives🔑 Jim’s Refine & Shine TakeawayTalk. Don’t hold it inside.Healing begins when we stop carrying shame alone and give ourselves permission to speak, write, cry, and be heard.🔗 Connect With Jim SerranoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_serrano216Facebook: Jim Serrano(Reach out, follow his journey, or message him. Jim is always open to listening and supporting others.)🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this milestone Episode 100 of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera reflects on the journey behind the microphone and the deeper meaning behind this moment.What makes this episode especially powerful is the timing.The very first episode of Refine & Shine was released during a week that holds deep personal significance. It coincided with the time Angelina’s daughter would have been celebrating her birthday, and the same season when, 24 years earlier, Angelina learned of her loss in 2002.Now, Episode 100 lands in that same emotional window, a full-circle moment that reminds us how grief can transform into purpose.In this heartfelt solo episode, Angelina shares:Why Refine & Shine was never just a podcast, but a callingHow grief evolves over time and can coexist with joy and momentumThe importance of showing up even when seasons feel heavyHow listeners became a community and guests became friendsAngelina also revisits her SHINE Principles, the foundation of her work and this podcast:Show UpHave Good HabitsIntentional LivingNever Give UpEvery Day Celebrate WinsThis episode is a reminder that growth is layered, healing is not linear, and consistency compounds. You don’t need perfection to move forward. You just need honesty, intention, and the courage to keep showing up.If you are starting over, rebuilding, or simply surviving a season, this episode is for you.Key Topics CoveredEpisode 100 reflection and podcast journeyTurning grief into purposeHealing after lossThe SHINE Principles explainedConsistency and resilienceFaith, leadership, and vulnerabilityCelebrating small winsBuilding community through storytellingNotable Quotes“Grief doesn’t disappear. It transforms.”“This podcast exists because I chose to show up anyway.”“People don’t need perfection. They need honesty.”“Every day, celebrate the wins, even the quiet ones.”Who This Episode Is ForListeners navigating grief or lossEntrepreneurs and creatives building something meaningfulAnyone feeling behind, tired, or unsure but still showing upThose seeking healing, reflection, and encouragement🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Brian Snow, a veteran broadcaster and stage 4 pancreatic cancer survivor, to explore the exact moment he chose to fight back against overwhelming odds.Brian opens up about receiving a diagnosis with less than a 2% survival rate, navigating depression as a man, grieving the loss of loved ones, and finding the strength to keep going through faith, community, and unwavering support from his wife. This conversation goes beyond cancer. It is about resilience, mental health, and the power of deciding not to quit when everything tells you to stop.If you or someone you love is facing illness, grief, burnout, or silent struggles, this episode is a reminder that hope can begin with one decision.In this episode, we cover:Brian Snow’s journey from early life adversity and bullying to a career in broadcastingWhat it means to survive stage 4 pancreatic cancer with a less than 2% survival rateHow grief from losing a parent and a child reshaped his life and perspectiveMen’s mental health and the danger of the “man up” mentalityRecognizing and addressing depression instead of suppressing itThe power of laughter, encouragement, and community in healingFaith, mindset shifts, and choosing hope during impossible seasonsSupporting loved ones through illness, disability, and financial stressWhy delaying your dreams can cost more than fear ever willKey takeaway:You are not weak for struggling. You are human. Healing happens when we stop suffering in silence and allow others to walk with us.🔗 Connect with Brian Snow🌐 Website & Broadcast Network:👉 http://snowmanmultimedia.com❤️ Support Brian’s Recovery Journey:👉 http://gofundme.com/SnowmansRoadToRecoveryBrian is a veteran broadcaster, cancer survivor, and passionate advocate for resilience, mental health, and community. Supporting his work helps him continue creating impactful content while navigating recovery and rebuilding after serious illness.🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShine #CancerSurvivor #MensMentalHealth #Resilience #MentalHealthAwareness #FaithAndHealing #NeverGiveUp #SurvivorStory #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Ryan Schwartz, founder of Schwartz Trial Law, to explore what it really means to build a law firm rooted in trust, integrity, and service rather than flashy marketing.Ryan shares his unconventional path from consulting and accounting to law, revealing why chasing money left him unfulfilled and how helping people became the true driver behind his success. He opens up about transitioning from criminal defense to personal injury law, why personalized client relationships matter more than case volume, and how smaller caseloads allow for deeper trust and better outcomes.This conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, hiring a team, navigating the ebbs and flows of business ownership, and staying grounded through family, music, swimming, and transcendental meditation. Whether you are an entrepreneur, professional, or someone craving meaningful work, this episode offers powerful insight into building a career aligned with your values.In this episode, we discuss:Why trust matters more than marketing in the legal industryRyan’s journey from corporate consulting to lawCriminal defense vs. personal injury law and why he shiftedThe danger of high-volume, billboard-style law firmsBuilding real relationships with clientsEntrepreneurship and surviving the ups and downsWhen to hire help and how to build the right teamStress management through music, meditation, and movementCreating independence and freedom in your careerA Maya Angelou quote that guides Ryan’s client philosophyBook & Resource Mentions:Transcendental Meditation by MaharishiBooks by David McCullough🔗 Connect With Ryan Schwartz📞 Phone: 678-460-7568🌐 Website: https://schwartztriallaw.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schwartztriallaw📘 Facebook: Schwartz Trial Law📍 Serving Atlanta and clients throughout Georgia🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #RyanSchwartz #TrustOverBillboards#ValuesDrivenBusiness #AtlantaLawyer #EthicalLeadership#PersonalInjuryLaw #EntrepreneurJourney #ServiceFirst#IntegrityMatters #ResilienceStories #PurposeDrivenWork If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with performer, photographer, and community advocate Karen Diaz to explore her journey from trauma and anxiety to advocacy, healing, and impact.Karen opens up about her experience with childhood trauma, bullying, panic disorder, and an eating disorder, and how years of survival eventually led her to seek therapy, faith, and true community support. She shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her life, including her mental health breaking point in 2019 and how returning home to heal became the foundation for transformation.The conversation dives into Karen’s advocacy work with organizations like Rockin’ Our Disabilities, her passion for uplifting individuals with visible and invisible disabilities, and how earning the titles of Miss Route 66 and Miss US Woman of Achievement became a platform for service rather than recognition.This episode is a reminder that healing is not linear, asking for help is strength, and purpose often emerges from our hardest seasons. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or feeling unseen, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and proof that your story still matters.In this deeply moving episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with performer, photographer, and community advocate Karen Diaz for an honest conversation about resilience, healing, and purpose.Karen shares her powerful journey from trauma and anxiety to advocacy, healing, and impact, opening up about childhood trauma, bullying, panic disorder, and an eating disorder. She reflects on the years she spent surviving, her mental health breaking point in 2019, and the courage it took to ask for help through therapy, faith, and community support.Throughout the episode, Karen explains how returning home to heal became a turning point that led her into community leadership and advocacy work. She discusses her involvement with organizations serving individuals with disabilities, her passion for breaking stigmas around mental health, and how creativity through photography and dance became essential tools for healing.Karen also shares how stepping into pageantry was never about perfection or appearance, but about using her voice and platform to serve others. Earning the titles of Miss Route 66 and Miss US Woman of Achievement allowed her to spotlight underserved communities, uplift individuals with visible and invisible disabilities, and show what purpose-driven leadership truly looks like.This conversation is a reminder that healing is not linear, vulnerability is strength, and purpose often grows from our hardest seasons. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or feeling unseen, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and reassurance that better days are ahead.✨ In This Episode, You’ll Hear:Karen’s experience with childhood trauma, bullying, and mental health challengesLiving with anxiety and panic disorder and navigating recoveryThe role of therapy, faith, and accountability in healingHow community became a lifeline rather than a fearAdvocacy for people with disabilities and breaking harmful stereotypesTurning creativity, photography, and dance into healing toolsPageantry as a platform for purpose, not performanceWhy asking for help can change everythingThe importance of perseverance, patience, and hope💬 Karen’s Refine & Shine Reminder:Don’t give up. Better days are ahead, and the right people will come into your life at the right time.🔗 How to Connect With Karen DiazFollow Karen Diaz and connect with her work in photography, community advocacy, and creative storytelling:📸 Photography Instagram: @healingwithcreatives✨ Personal Instagram: @lifeofkaren📘 Facebook: Karen DiazKaren uses her platforms to highlight community stories, advocate for mental health and disability awareness, and share purpose-driven creativity.🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShine#CrownedWithPurpose#HealingJourney#MentalHealthAwareness#AnxietyRecovery#TraumaHealing#FaithAndResilience#PurposeDrivenLife#CommunityLeadership#TurningPainIntoPurpose#ResilienceStories#HopeAfterHardSeasons#EmotionalHealing#PersonalGrowth#MentalWellness#PodcastEpisode If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget t

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Behdad Jamshidi to explore his transition from engineering to entrepreneurship and what it truly means to redefine success. Behdad shares how alignment, intentional risk, deep self-reflection, and meaningful relationships shaped a business and life he doesn’t need to escape. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without alignment will never feel fulfilling.In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Behdad Jamshidi, founder of CJam Marketing Connector, for a grounded and insightful conversation about career transitions, alignment, and redefining success on your own terms.Behdad shares his journey from working as an engineer to building a thriving business by connecting companies with the right marketing agencies. Rather than taking a risky leap, he explains how he built his business intentionally while still employed, only leaving when the numbers and alignment made sense.Throughout the episode, Behdad opens up about mindset work, counseling, journaling, and learning how to sit with uncertainty. He shares how delegation, systems, and buying back his time allowed him to grow sustainably without burnout. Together, Angelina and Behdad discuss why happiness, clarity, and alignment matter more than constant growth or financial milestones.A central theme of the conversation is human connection. Behdad explains how building deep, meaningful relationships has opened doors to opportunities, rooms, and collaborations that money alone could not create. He also shares details about his upcoming work, Amplified Relationships, where he teaches others how to form genuine connections more intentionally.To close, Behdad recommends two books that deeply influenced his perspective on time, purpose, and life:Chasing DaylightThe Midnight LibraryThis episode is for anyone questioning the traditional definition of success and seeking a more aligned, intentional way to build both life and business.🔗 Connect with Behdad Jamshidi🌐 Website: https://www.cjammarketing.com💼 LinkedIn: Behdad Jamshidi📸 Instagram: @behdadjamshidi🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #RedefiningSuccess #CareerTransition#AlignmentOverHustle #EntrepreneurMindset#HumanConnection #PersonalGrowth #Leadership If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when a single moment of discouragement silences your passion for decades?In this deeply moving episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with singer, musician, and podcaster Teresa Phillips to explore her powerful journey of reclaiming her voice after trauma, grief, and years of self-doubt.Teresa opens up about how a painful experience in junior high led her to walk away from music for decades, and how the loss of her parents ultimately became the catalyst for healing and rediscovering her God-given gifts. Through music, self-love practices, and courageous self-expression, Teresa rebuilt her confidence in her late 50s and returned to performing, singing, and creating.This episode is a heartfelt conversation about healing from trauma, navigating grief without a timeline, honoring loved ones through creativity, and learning radical self-love at any stage of life.If you’ve ever felt silenced, discouraged, or afraid to pursue your passion again, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to shine.In this episode, you’ll hear:Teresa Phillips’ journey of returning to music after decades of silenceHow early discouragement and trauma can impact confidence for yearsThe role grief played in Teresa reclaiming her voice and purposeWhy there is no timeline for healing after lossHow music became a tool for honoring her parents’ legacyThe importance of self-love, mirror work, and saying “no”How Teresa rebuilt confidence in her late 50sOvercoming fear through exposure and courageous actionWhy age is never a barrier to pursuing your passionEncouragement for anyone afraid to start again🎶 Teresa currently sings multiple times a week, plays several instruments, and continues her healing journey through music and podcasting.🔗 Connect With Teresa Phillips🌐 Website & Podcast: https://goldenphoenixvoiceworks.com🎤 Podcast: A Positive Life Moment💬 Teresa’s Message to Listeners“Don’t let others dim your light to brighten their own.Shine like the beautiful sun you are.Give yourself a hug. Tell yourself ‘I love you’ and mean it.”🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShine #HealingThroughMusic #ReclaimYourVoice #GriefHealing #SelfLoveJourney #TraumaRecovery #WomenHealing#ConfidenceAfterTrauma #CreativeHealing #ItsNeverTooLate #PersonalGrowth #HealingStories #PodcastInterview If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera is joined by Sarah Fui, a former trauma therapist turned intuitive coach, to unpack what burnout really is and why so many high-achieving women feel stuck in cycles of exhaustion, self-sabotage, and overwhelm.Sarah shares how trauma-informed healing, inner child work, and intuition play a powerful role in breaking burnout patterns and creating sustainable success, both personally and professionally. Together, they explore how healing and ambition can coexist, and why slowing down can sometimes be the fastest path forward.Burnout is not just about doing too much. It is often rooted in unresolved patterns, unmet emotional needs, and survival-based habits formed long before adulthood.In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Sarah Fui to explore burnout through a trauma-informed lens and what it really takes to break the cycle.Sarah shares her journey from trauma therapist to intuitive coach and how deep inner child healing, EMDR therapy, and mindset work helped her recognize and release self-sabotaging behaviors. She explains why burnout often shows up in multi-passionate entrepreneurs and caregivers, and why traditional productivity advice alone is not enough to create lasting change.Angelina brings transparency to the conversation by sharing her own experiences navigating surgery recovery, financial stress, and business uncertainty, highlighting the importance of flexibility, faith, and accountability during difficult seasons.Throughout the conversation, they discuss:Why burnout is often a trauma responseHow inner child healing supports sustainable successThe role of intuition and self-trust in decision-makingAccountability as a form of self-careBalancing creativity, family, and income without guiltUsing art, music, and storytelling as healing toolsSarah also shares insight into her upcoming creative projects centered on advocacy and healing for women leaving abusive relationships, showing how purpose and impact can grow from deeply personal experiences.This episode offers a compassionate reminder that healing is not linear, rest is productive, and success expands when we address the root, not just the symptoms.🔑 Key Topics & TakeawaysBurnout as a trauma responseInner child healing and self-sabotageTrauma-informed entrepreneurshipIntuition and aligned decision-makingFaith, resilience, and personal growthAccountability without shameCreative expression as healingSustainable success for women entrepreneursConnect with Guest:Sarah Fui www.sarahfui.comConnect with Host:🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast#BreakingBurnout#BurnoutRecovery#TraumaInformedHealing#WomenInBusiness#InnerChildWork#HealingAndGrowth#EntrepreneurMindset#FaithAndPurpose#PersonalDevelopmentPodcast If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 93 of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Tom Lyman, a men’s coach and faith-based mentor, for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, purpose, and redefining success.Tom shares his deeply personal journey from outward success and hidden addiction to surrender, healing, and intentional living through faith. Together, Angelina and Tom unpack what it truly means to live aligned with your values, not society’s definition of success. This episode explores vulnerability, accountability, faith, and the daily habits that lead to lasting transformation.Listeners will walk away encouraged to examine their own definitions of success, identify emotional blind spots, and take practical steps toward clarity, healing, and purpose-driven living.n this episode, we discuss:Tom’s journey from addiction and materialism to recovery and faithWhy external success often masks internal struggleRedefining success beyond money, titles, and possessionsThe power of vulnerability and sharing your testimonyFaith as a foundation for healing and personal alignmentTools for intentional living, including journaling and habit stackingUsing emotional awareness to break cycles and growHow accountability and community accelerate transformationAligning daily actions with core values and purposeEncouragement for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnectedMemorable Takeaways:You can climb the ladder of success and still realize it’s leaning against the wrong wallHealing begins when we stop hiding and start telling the truthSmall, consistent habits lead to massive life changeTrue success is peace, alignment, and living with purpose🔗 Connect With the GuestTom LymanTom Lyman is a men’s coach helping men move from addiction, survival mode, and misaligned success into intentional, purpose-driven living rooted in faith, accountability, and clarity.🌐 Website: https://www.tom-lyman.com📧 Email: [email protected] this conversation resonated with you, reach out to Tom to learn more about his coaching work and accountability-based approach to personal growth and recovery.🔗 Connect With Angelina RiveraAngelina Rivera is a time management coach, consultant, and host of the Refine and Shine Podcast, where she helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and refine their path.🌐 Website: https://angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App: 7-day free trial (no credit card required): https://www.thesukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Jenny Beres, founder of Pink Shark PR, a woman-owned Los Angeles PR agency specializing in fintech, AI, and innovative consumer brands.Jenny breaks down why earned media builds more trust than social media, how third-party credibility shapes public perception, and why founders must take control of their brand narrative before the internet does it for them. From her journey as a former waitress turned copywriter to leading a respected PR agency with clients featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and TechCrunch, Jenny shares powerful insights on storytelling, visibility, and leadership—especially for women in male-dominated industries.Together, Angelina and Jenny explore the real role of PR (beyond press releases), the dangers of hustle culture, the importance of routines and self-care, and practical steps entrepreneurs can take today to increase credibility and refine how they show up in the world.This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want to build trust, authority, and long-term visibility without relying solely on social media.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why earned media creates more credibility than social media or paid adsThe difference between PR, advertising, and social media marketingWhy press releases alone are not a PR strategyHow storytelling builds trust and authority for foundersWhy women often struggle to recognize and communicate what makes them exceptionalHow journalists actually think—and why they aren’t your marketing teamThe importance of controlling your brand narrative before others doThe risks of pay-to-play media disguised as earned coverageHow burnout and hustle culture harm long-term business successWhy routines, sleep, and boundaries are essential for high performersA simple action step to start building relationships with journalists todayAction Step from Jenny:Find a journalist whose work you admire. Read their articles, engage with their content, and build a genuine connection before pitching your story.🔗 Connect with Jenny Beres🌐 Website: https://pinksharkpr.com💼 LinkedIn: Jenny Beres🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #EarnedMedia #PublicRelations #PRStrateg #WomenInBusiness #WomenInTech #FounderVisibility #BrandStorytelling #PersonalBranding #BusinessCredibility #EntrepreneurLife #ThoughtLeadership #AIandFintech If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Kristen Bonkoski, a former Fortune 100 corporate project manager who walked away from burnout to build multiple successful online businesses rooted in her passion for cycling. Kristen shares her journey from crying in a corporate bathroom stall to creating a lifestyle-aligned business that supports her family, mental health, and purpose. She breaks down how she started her first business in 20-minute increments, why passion—not money—must come first, and how women can build sustainable businesses without sacrificing motherhood, wellness, or joy. This episode is a must-listen for women entrepreneurs, working moms, and anyone feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts, time-management insights, and encouragement to stop comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle—and start taking action today.In this episode, you’ll learn:Kristen’s transition from corporate project management to lifestyle entrepreneurshipWhy burnout is often a sign you’re out of alignment—not failingHow Kristen built two profitable online businesses around cyclingThe power of starting small (even just 20 minutes at a time)How to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, and personal healthWhy passion-based businesses last longer than money-driven onesHow physical movement (like cycling or walking) supports mental health and clarityThe importance of honoring different seasons of life without guiltWhy comparison kills momentum—and how to refocus on your own pathActionable advice for turning any passion into a viable online business💡 Key TakeawayYou don’t need to be fearless—you just need to start. Passion plus consistent, small action creates momentum that can completely transform your life.🔗 Connect with Kristen Bonkoski🌐 Passion-Based Business Coaching: https://kristenbonkoski.com🚴‍♀️ Women’s Cycling Community: https://femmecyclist.com👨‍👩‍👧 Biking with Kids Resources: https://rascalrides.com🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs #PassionBasedBusiness#LeaveCorporate #LifestyleEntrepreneur #WorkingMomLife#BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #WomenInBusiness#PurposeDrivenLife #TimeManagementForWomen #EntrepreneurMindset#FaithAndBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #BuildYourDreamLife If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Cyn Sass’s journey from elite athletics to functional fitness & nutritionWhy “one-size-fits-all” health plans don’t workThe limitations of traditional Western medicine for chronic conditionsHow stress and the central nervous system impact inflammation, hormones, and healingThe role of functional testing (including hormone and root-cause testing)Why advocating for yourself in healthcare matters more than everSimple, practical ways to regulate stress and support whole-body wellnessHow personalized, HIPAA-compliant care creates safer, more effective outcomes🔹 Topics We Dive Into:Functional medicine vs. reactive medicineWomen’s health, hormones, and chronic illnessGut health, inflammation, and nervous system balanceFitness beyond aesthetics—training for longevity and healingBuilding sustainable health strategies rooted in real lifeCyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, making it relatable, educational, and deeply validating for anyone who has ever felt unheard in their health journey.🔗 Connect with Cyn Sass (Guest)🌐 Website: https://mindyourmatters-sff.com/📺 YouTube: Mind Your Matters with SassFactor Fitnesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FMgweNH3Y6_xKx5fbMw2Q📸 Instagram: @MindYourMatters_SFFhttps://www.instagram.com/mindyourmatters_sff/📘 Facebook: Cyn Sasshttps://www.facebook.com/cyn.sass🎧 Podcast: Redefining Fitness with SassFactor FitnessSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ePrt5qBm5DtFfZ9A0J3kTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-fitness-with-sassfactor-fitness/id1679075209 Connect with Angelina Rivera 🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #MindYourMatters #SassFactorFitness #FunctionalNutrition#HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #ChronicIllnessSupport #NervousSystemHealing#FunctionalMedicine #HealthAdvocacy #WellnessJourney #WholeBodyHealth If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In This Episode:Kirsten’s story of MS symptoms, physical decline, and turning to acupunctureHow she entered remission and rebuilt her system from the ground upWhy your menstrual cycle reveals underlying issues like inflammation, low progesterone, and adrenal burnoutThe surprising truth about clotting, cramping, spotting, and cycle lengthThe Conceivable App: how it customizes food, supplements, sleep, energy, cycle support, and hormone insightHow the app increased conception chances by up to 260%Signs stress may be silently impacting fertilityWhy women today need more rest, hobbies, and whitespace in their daily schedulesHer message about turning hardship into purpose: “Things don’t happen to you—they happen for you.”🔗 Resources & Where to Follow Kirsten🌐 Website: https://conceivable.com📲 TikTok: @yourfertilityexpert📱 App: Search Conceivable or Kai by Conceivable on iOSConnect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet Dr. Carl Rothschild• His journey from biology major → chiropractor → red light therapy pioneer• The early struggles of being in an “unaccepted” profession in the 70sHow Red Light Therapy Entered His Life• The orthopedic surgeon who changed everything• The surprising truth: red light doesn’t melt fat• How red light makes fat cells temporarily porous• Why the lymphatic system is the missing piece in fat loss programsThe Birth of the Trifecta Bed• Designed during COVID to minimize physical contact• How whole-body light therapy created unexpected medical breakthroughs• Life-changing testimonials:– Autoimmune disorders– Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease– Chronic pain– Inability to walk– Stroke recovery– Lyme disease– Heart failure patient avoiding weekly heart attacksWhy Whole-Body Treatment Works Better Than Panels & Wands• Full-coverage light versus spot treatments• The four “suns” extracted from natural light• Why heat is the enemy in red light therapy• The medical-grade difference: wavelength, power, and pulsingThe Mitochondria Connection• Understanding ATP and cellular energy• Why mitochondrial decline leads to disease• How red light stimulates cellular repair• Why healthy aging starts decades before you feel symptomsNeurological & Autoimmune Conditions• Parkinson’s• Dementia• Multiple sclerosis (halted progression)• Stroke recovery• Vision loss (LHON)• Autoimmune skin disordersFAQs Answered• Does insurance cover red light therapy?• How often should you use red light therapy at home?• Can it help scoliosis?• Why you should integrate red light with lifestyle changes• The role of vibration therapy and lymphatic supportPractical Health Wisdom• Why Americans underestimate the cost of being sick• Sugar, starchy carbs, alcohol, and inflammation• The importance of smart movement (not extreme fitness)• Angelina’s own journey after surgery & returning to daily movementClosing Insights• Dr. Carl’s “no more complaining until you’ve tried six sessions” challenge• How to find a Trifecta location near you• Why red light therapy may become a core part of modern wellness• One simple step to refine & shine: invest in your health consistently🔗 Connect With Dr. Carl Rothschild & Explore Trifecta Light Resources⭐ Flipbook: Trifecta Light Bed BenefitsDiscover the highlights of the bed’s benefits in this visual flipbook:👉 https://publuu.com/flip-book/51650/2091185⭐ Linktree (All Trifecta Resources in One Place)For general information, research, and product details:👉 https://linktr.ee/trifectalightofficial⭐ Find a Trifecta Light Bed Near YouUse the locator to find the closest center to you:👉 https://trifectalight.com/contact/⭐ Dr. Carl’s Book – Illuminated HealingLearn the deeper science behind red light therapy:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Healing-Unraveling-Mysteries-Therapy/dp/B0C9GG2ZYV⭐ Pro 450 Bed BrochureProduct details & features of the Trifecta Pro 450:👉 https://publuu.com/flip-book/51650/180774/page/1⭐ The Superior Benefits of the Trifecta Light Bed (PDF)Detailed overview and comparisons:👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_QtpeWrIVuGhB0zqwPeQpNLVPemshy2/view⭐ Testimonial Library & Educational VideosPatient results, provider interviews, and educational clips:👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18OEZ4g6pcvHe0GWVugiw6kA3mDfdVDR4C9uou2sFdBk/edit?gid=0#gid=0Connect with Angelina Rivera🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today’s episode, Angelina welcomes Sam Willing, an executive coach, speaker, and strategic partner to corporate leaders with over 25 years in HR. Sam opens up about her lifelong struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and tying her worth to work — and how her mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis forced her to reevaluate everything.🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:Sam’s early identity as “the easy child” and how people-pleasing shaped her adult lifeWhy achievement and perfection became her coping mechanismsThe moment she realized her identity was built on things she could loseHer mother’s heartbreaking diagnosis — and the hidden tragedy of self-neglectFull-body stress symptoms, burnout, and the wake-up call that changed everythingThe infamous “wrong text” she sent to her CEO that became a turning pointHow God used listening prayer to reveal her next stepNervous system regulation and why it’s the missing link in leadershipThe healing that came through grief, therapy, and slowing downHer new book: Regulate to Rise: The Hidden Key to Powerful Leadership and Personal PeaceThe Elevated Table — a new model of women’s leadershipThe Purposeful Pause Retreat for women of impactThe beautiful story behind The Compassionate Collective and its imperfect heart movement💛 Sam’s One Thing to “Refine to Shine”Practice self-compassion — the foundation for healing, leadership, and how we love others.🔗 Connect with Sam WillingWebsite: https://www.samwilling.com/The Compassionate Collective: https://www.thecompassionatecollective.com/Instagram: @coachsamwillingBook — Regulate to Rise:https://a.co/d/8NFuYjw🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RegulateToRise #SamWilling #ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipJourney #WomenWhoLead #FaithBasedLeadership #NervousSystemRegulation #BurnoutRecovery #HealingJourney #IdentityWork #PerfectionismRecovery #GriefHealing #ChristianWomenInBusiness #RefineAndShinePodcast #AngelinaRivera #CompassionateLeadership #PeopleCenteredLeadership #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInHR #WomenInLeadership If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest:Rudi Riekstins — Leadership Expert, Top 20 Thought Leader, Mindfulness-Based Business Strategist, Co-Host of The Empowered Life Podcast🔍 What This Episode CoversIn this deeply inspiring conversation, Rudi Riekstins breaks down:✨ His early journeyGrowing up in South Africa in a loving but financially limited homeThe childhood experiences that shaped feelings of not being “enough”Why he thought becoming a millionaire would finally make him worthyThe realization at age 26 that money doesn’t heal inner wounds✨ Understanding the human brain + emotional patternsHow thoughts become chemicals that create emotionsWhy 95% of your thoughts are unconsciousHow old childhood beliefs keep showing up in adulthoodWhy most people repeat emotional patterns without realizing it✨ The most transformative question you can ask yourself:“Is it even true?”How this breaks subconscious patternsHow to replace old beliefs with evidence-based new truthsWhy this single question can change your identity and your life✨ Rudi’s life-changing morning priming techniqueHow to shift your emotional state in the first 20 minutes of your dayWhy you should avoid your phone immediately upon wakingThe exact 20-minute routine that alters your brain and rewires your emotional default settingsHow visualization elevates your frequency and inspires aligned action✨ A powerful tool to use TODAYBreathwork + visualization + emotional elevationHow to access the free Mood Elevator Meditation on his websiteWhy gratitude is one of the fastest ways to change your reality✨ The “millionaire by 25” storyThe declaration he made at age 12How he manifested it by 26The heartbreak in realizing success didn't fix his internal painThe turning point that led him toward deep inner work instead of external validation✨ A message for anyone strugglingWhy you must stop giving your power awayHow to step into your divine identityWhy you were created to create and impact the worldThe truth that transformation is not a one-time event—it’s daily refinement🔗 Connect with Rudi RiekstinsWebsite: rudiriekstins.comFree Mood Elevator MeditationEmpowered Life CommunityCourses, events & coaching programs 🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #RudiRiekstins #MindsetMatters #RewriteYourStory #ChangeYourBeliefs #EmotionalHealing #Worthiness #LimitingBeliefs #MorningRoutine #PrimingTechnique #NeuroscienceOfSuccess #SubconsciousMind #PersonalDevelopmentJourney #HealingJourney #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #TransformYourLife #LeadershipCoaching #EmpoweredLife #AbundanceMindset If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Content Note:This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide loss. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person, local resources, or a crisis hotline in your area.This episode is one of the most heartfelt and important conversations to date. Angelina sits down with Carla Williams, who courageously shares the story of losing her daughter, Kelcie, to suicide on January 3rd, 2025. Through grief, faith, community, and honesty, Carla is determined to break the silence around suicide loss and mental health struggles.Together, they discuss stigma, misdiagnosis, difficulty accessing treatment, the emotional reality of navigating the mental health system, and the overwhelming lack of support for families — even when they are desperately seeking help. Carla also paints a beautiful picture of who Kelcie was: generous, creative, hilarious, caring, and full of life. Key Topics CoveredCarla’s experience losing her daughter and navigating unimaginable griefThe stigma and silence surrounding suicide loss — and why that must changeWhat mental health struggles looked like behind the scenesThe long waitlists, misdiagnoses, and medical blind spots families encounterWhy simply checking in on someone grieving is so meaningfulHow Kelcie’s creativity, humor, kindness, and generosity live on in memoryThe Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk & Carla’s 40-person team honoring KelcieFinding signs, spiritual comfort, and moments where Carla still feels her daughter’s presenceWhy “It’s okay not to be okay” is the message she wants the world to hearHow grief connects survivors and builds unexpected communityAbout Kelcie — In Carla’s WordsCarla describes Kelcie as:Quiet but deeply thoughtfulA hard worker from age 16 onwardGenerous to a fault (“She’d give you $5.25 if you only needed $5”)Talented in drawing and tattoo-style artSomeone who never met a stranger and made everyone smileHer story brings humanity and dignity to the conversation around mental health and suicide. Who This Episode HelpsThis episode is for:Suicide loss survivorsParents of children with mental health strugglesAnyone navigating depression, bipolar disorder, or emotional imbalancePeople frustrated with the gaps in the mental health systemIndividuals searching for hope, faith, and healingFriends wanting to support someone grievingConnect with Carla WilliamsSupport her journey, honor Kelcie’s memory, and connect with her creativity:Instagram – Personal:https://www.instagram.com/tiggerbmeInstagram – Art / Creations:https://www.instagram.com/cardcreations_by_cmarieFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/carla.williams.90834YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CarlaWilliams-2021Resources Mentioned:988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) — Out of the Darkness Community WalksEpisode Takeaway“It’s okay not to be okay.”No one should grieve in silence. No one should struggle alone.Hope comes from conversation, compassion, and community.Connect with Angelina Rivera🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#SuicideLossAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence #RefineAndShinePodcast #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #Depression #MentalHealthCrisis #YouAreNotAlone #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #988Lifeline #SuicidePrevention #GriefJourney #EndTheStigma If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Content Note:This episode includes discussion of suicide, suicide loss, and chronic pain. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person, local resources, or a crisis hotline in your area.In This EpisodeIn this deeply moving episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina sits down with author, speaker, and suicide loss advocate Tiffaney Childers.After losing both parents to suicide just one year and five days apart, Tiffaney went into survival mode—raising two young kids, holding a marriage together, and pushing her own grief down as far as she could. Years later, a failed hip surgery led to chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), leaving her in permanent nerve pain and forcing everything she’d avoided emotionally to the surface.Instead of staying at rock bottom, Tiffaney chose to rise.Today, she:Serves on a L.O.S.S. Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors), showing up within minutes of a suicide loss to support families on the worst day of their lives.Advocates for safe, informed use of medication, especially around pain, depression, and grief.Shares her framework, The RISE Up Method, to help others move through grief, trauma, and chronic pain with courage and purpose.Has written her book The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain, and Silence, breaking years of silence and stigma around suicide loss.This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt numb, alone in your grief, stuck in pain, or afraid to talk about the hard things.You’ll Hear Tiffaney Share:How losing her mom and dad to suicide only a year and five days apart completely changed the trajectory of her life.Why she went into “survival mode”—juggling kids, marriage, and work—without space or support to really grieve.How self-medicating with alcohol slowly entered the picture and why so many suicide loss survivors turn to numbing behaviors.The heartbreaking statistic that survivors of suicide loss are 7x more likely to die by suicide themselves—and why support is critical.How a hip surgery gone wrong led to chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and intense nerve pain in her foot.Why she believes unprocessed emotional pain will eventually find a way out physically if we keep shoving it down.The LOSS Team & Showing Up for SurvivorsTiffaney explains what the L.O.S.S. Team does and why it matters:How law enforcement calls the team within about 15 minutes of a suicide.What happens when she arrives on scene:Helping with practical details like writing an obituary.Providing language and guidance on how to tell children about a suicide at different ages.Connecting families with support groups, counseling, and scene restoration, so loved ones don’t have to handle traumatic cleanup.Why they come in with a simple, compassionate posture:“I’ve been there. I’ve walked in your shoes. What do you need?”She also shares how serving on the LOSS team actually triggered her own long-delayed grief, forcing her to finally process what she’d buried for nearly 18 years.The RISE Up MethodTiffaney walks through her RISE Up Method, created in the aftermath of chronic pain, sobriety, and facing her grief head-on:R – Reach out before you shut downDon’t isolate. Reach out to a trusted friend, loved one, therapist, or mentor before you disappear into shutdown mode.I – Ink it outGet your thoughts out of your body and onto paper. Journaling became one of her most powerful tools for healing, even after years of dismissing it as “silly.”S – Sit with itThe loneliest and hardest part: sitting with your feelings without numbing or running away. When she stopped drinking, all the raw emotions she’d avoided finally showed up.E – Embrace who you’re becomingYou will never be the person you were before—and that’s okay. Healing means becoming someone new and being willing to celebrate growth.U – Unlearn all the liesEspecially after suicide loss, the brain tells painful lies: “You should have known,” “You should’ve done more,” “This is your fault.” She reminds us:“Liar, liar, brain on fire.”P – Protect your peaceNot everyone deserves access to your healing. That may mean walking away from old friendships, patterns, or environments that keep you stuck.Other Powerful Themes We Talk AboutWhy Tiffaney says “Grief is not a mental illness”—it’s a natural response, like love without a landing place.The difference between grief and mental health challenges—and how medication can sometimes help but can also dull your spark.Why rest is not weakness and how chronic pain forced her to slow down, listen to her body, and reset.The role of movement and sunlight in her healing: starting from 500 steps a day to now walking about 5 miles, even though the pain still exists.The importance of talking openly with your kids about suicide in age-appropriate ways, instead of letting them silently build their own story.How sharing her story publicly in a book felt like the most vulnerable thing she’s ever done—and why she di

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with the incredible Cindy Witteman—international bestselling author, action mastery specialist, founder of Force Magazine, and creator/host of the powerful Little Give TV Show.Cindy opens up about her remarkable journey from a childhood marked by poverty, instability, and hardship to rising above domestic violence and rebuilding her life as a single mom. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and turning pain into purpose.You’ll hear how Cindy founded Driving Single Parents, a nonprofit that gifts vehicles to single parents at no cost, and the heart-centered mission behind it. She shares how she launched Force Magazine after a vivid dream, created her own TV show by saying “yes” scared, and became a 5x bestselling author—all while staying grounded in gratitude, family, and service.This episode dives deep into:✨ How to take action even when you’re terrified✨ Turning adversity into a mission that serves others✨ Building platforms that create real impact (books, TV, magazines, nonprofits)✨ Why clarity and daily micro-actions are the key to big results✨ Rebuilding trust and love after trauma✨ Mastering time, boundaries, and balance as a visionary creator✨ The mindset that carries you from survival to purposeCindy also shares her favorite motivational quote, her go-to book recommendation, and the empowering belief that everything you need is already within you.If you’re craving inspiration, clarity, and proof that your story can change the world — this is the episode for you.⭐ CONNECT WITH CINDY WITTEMANWebsites & Features🔹 Force Magazine: ForceMagazine.com🔹 Previous Features & Editions: ForceMagazineFeature.com🔹 CFViews: CFViews.com🔹 Little Give TV Show: LittleGive.com🔹 Driving Single Parents Nonprofit: DrivingSingleParents.orgBooks by Cindy📘 Beyond the Smile — Purchase:https://sites.cfviews.com/beyondthesmile-book-6583📗 Is Manifesting Bullsht?* — Purchase:https://sites.cfviews.com/ismanifestingbullshitpaperback-book📙 Is Manifesting Bullsht? Part 2 – The Limit Is YOU!* — Purchase:https://sites.cfviews.com/ismanifestingbullshit2paperback-bookSocial Media🔹 Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/cindy.witt.902🔹 CFViews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089195777362🔹 Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/cindy.witteman🔹 Instagram (Force Magazine): https://www.instagram.com/force.magazine.feature/🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-witteman-a48851253🔹 Little Give – YouTube Show: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleGive2023⭐ CONNECT WITH ANGELINA RIVERA🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call or Check Out My FREE Resources: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: angelinarivera.com/store#RefineAndShine, #RefineConsulting, #CindyWitteman, #ForceMagazine, #LittleGiveTV, #DrivingSingleParents, #WomenWhoInspire, #TurnPainIntoPurpose, #PurposeDrivenLife, #OvercomingAdversity, #DomesticViolenceSurvivor, #WomenEmpoweringWomen, #FemaleEntrepreneurs, #InspirationalStories, #MakeAnImpact, #PurposeAndPassion, #EntrepreneurMindset, #HealingJourney, #ResilienceAndStrength, #SingleMomStrong, #ActionTaker, #MotivationDaily, #PodcastInterview If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In This Episode, We Cover:Corree’s journey from shy introvert to entrepreneur, financial coach, and nonprofit founderGrowing up in scarcity and learning to earn her own money at age 8Becoming a teen mom and shifting her entire life trajectoryNavigating medical hardships, bankruptcy, and rebuilding with intentionMoving to Montana on faith and building a business from the ground upThe truth about foster care, aging out, and the statistics no one talks aboutHow small businesses can help change the foster care-to-homelessness pipelineWhy healing your money story is essential for breaking generational cyclesThe power of collecting financial “evidence”How eating out drains your budget without you noticingRedefining legacy outside of assets and incomeCreating a nonprofit that offers hope, mentorship, and life skills to foster youthHow values influence your beliefs and your beliefs shape your resultsWhy every single person can play a role in changing a foster youth’s future🏡 About Today’s GuestCorree Roofener is a financial coach, bookkeeper, entrepreneur, former foster mom of 13 years, and the founder of Fostering the Summit, a nationwide organization dedicated to helping foster youth who are aging out of the system. She blends personal experience, business wisdom, and deep compassion to help people rewrite their financial stories and live lives rooted in courage and abundance.Her mission:“No one ages out of needing a family.”❤️ Fostering the Summit — Mission + Turkey Trot DetailsFostering the Summit believes no child should age out of foster care alone. Their mission is to support foster youth who are transitioning into adulthood by providing mentorship, life skills, community, and hope.This foundation is nationwide and is growing its impact through awareness, education, and community involvement.🦃 Join the Virtual Turkey Trot — Thanksgiving Morning!Join this virtual Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving morning as part of the national Fostering the Summit movement.This event is lowkey, informal, and focused on community—everyone who cares about foster youth is invited!👟 All ages and abilities welcome📍 Location: Anywhere You Choose🗓️ Thanksgiving Morning🏃‍♀️ Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)💛 Purpose: Raise funds + awareness for foster youth aging out of the systemREGISTER HERE:🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turkey-trot--2025💛 Registration = Donation$50 Individual Donation → includes a T-shirt$100 Family Donation → includes T-shirtsDeadline to receive a shirt in time: Tuesday, 11/18✨ Note:Zeffy automatically adds an extra “percentage donation” to support their platform.You can change this to $0 to keep the donation at a flat $50.This walk is about community, visibility, and love for foster youth who deserve support, encouragement, and connection.(Only T-shirt packages are tied to donations.)🔗 Connect with Corree Roofener 💼 Financial Coaching & Bookkeeping: crfinancialfoundations.com🏡 Fostering the Summit: fosteringthesummit.org🎙️ Podcast: The Courage Coalition💬 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: www.angelinarivera.com💬 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Try the Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (No Credit Card Required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina⚡ Feeling stuck in a cycle of distractions?You’re not lazy—you’re overloaded.The Disruptive Distractions Course is your step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time, focus, and energy.Simple tools. Real results.Let’s disrupt the noise and finally get things done.👉 Join now at www.angelinarivera.com/store#RefineAndShinePodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMindset #BreakingGenerationalCycles #FosterCareAwareness #CourageToChange #EmpoweredWomen #LegacyBuilding #FinancialCoaching #HealingYourStory #FaithAndPurpose #RefineConsulting #TimeManagementCoach #EntrepreneurLife #InspiringStories #PurposeDrivenLiving #AbundanceMindset If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

✨ In This Episode, We Talk About:How to heal from childhood trauma, generational pain, and heartbreakInfertility, PCOS, thyroid struggles, and the emotional tollHer 200+ lb weight loss journey and mindful eatingNavigating miscarriages, grief, and blocked fallopian tubesBecoming a Reiki Master and transforming her mental healthWhy she calls herself a Love & Body MentorBreaking free from people-pleasing and setting boundariesChoosing love after years of painLeaving corporate America after 17 years to walk in purposeLearning Spanish, embracing culture, and identityA day in her self-love routineHow healing, embodiment, and self-love changed everythingThis episode is a reminder that you can heal, rise, transform, and love again — even after everything.💗 Connect With BlangelikaAll links: https://linktr.ee/iammybiggestfanWays You Can Work With Her☕ Café Latte Your Love – Free women’s coffee chat on self-love + empowerment👑 House of Kings – Monthly gathering for men who want to lead with heart💫 The Love Frequency – Free 4-day activation to awaken fearless love💎 Self-Love Queen Membership – $44/month (cancel anytime)👩🏼‍💻 1:1 Mentorships – 3 tiers inside The Self-Love Queen Lounge🌴 VIP Days – Currently open in Florida, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic🌕 Retreats – New transformational retreats coming soon🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: https://angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Try the Sukha App — 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina💼 Work With AngelinaFeeling stuck in a swirl of distractions?Disruptive Distractions is your step-by-step path to reclaim your time, focus, and energy.👉 Join now: https://angelinarivera.com/store⭐️ Call to ActionIf this episode moved you, please:✨ Leave a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify✨ Share it with someone who needs this message✨ Tag us on Instagram so we can celebrate youYour support helps the Refine & Shine Podcast continue reaching thousands around the world. #RefineAndShinePodcast #SelfLoveQueen #HealingJourney #TraumaToTriumph #ChooseLove #ReikiMaster #EmbodimentCoach #HealingFromWithin #WomenWhoHeal #LatinaPodcast #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualGrowthJourney #MindBodySoul #TransformationStory #HolisticHealing #YouAreWorthy #RiseAndShine #RefineConsulting If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Malaysia Harrell — Board-Certified Psychotherapist, Spiritual Transformation Coach, Veteran, Founder of Blissful Life Consulting & the Malaysia Harrell Foundation.Theme: Healing from trauma, authentic identity, faith-led surrender, women veteran wellness, time/energy boundaries, creativity as medicine.What We CoverThe “mask of perfection” & why high achievers people-please (and burn out)Military & federal service: Air Force, U.S. Public Health Service, DOD leadership2020 deployment to the Navajo Nation & the awakening that followedSepsis, medical retirement, and rebuilding identity beyond accoladesRest as a spiritual practice: why Sabbath-style recovery fuels clarityCreativity resets (aromatherapy, fragrance creation, walking in nature)Boundaries for time management: releasing roles, seasons, and relationships“God Has My Six”: faith, manifestation, and trusting the next assignmentThe Art of Becoming: living toward self-actualization (Maslow) with humilityBook pick: The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleMemorable Quotes“Miracles are happening—I look for them every day.” — Malaysia“Your story isn’t for you; it’s to deliver someone else.” — Malaysia“Time is your greatest asset, not money.” — Malaysia“If we’re made in the image of the Creator, our creativity is where we hear Him most.” — MalaysiaResources & Links (Guest)Website: malaysiaharrell.comWellness & Corporate Services: blissfullifeconsulting.comEmail (speaking/consults): [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/malaysiahharrellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15YFYAy18u/?mibextid=LQQJ4dLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaysia-h-harrell-a322b19bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@malaysiahharrellYouTube: https://youtube.com/@dreamlifemanifestedJoin Mailing List: https://peaceful-mode-50551.myflodesk.com/bxyyg0wd9aFreebies:• Unmasking Your Authentic Self — https://peaceful-mode-50551.myflodesk.com/unmasking-your-authentic-self• Manifest The True You — https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646813e2e82b9b7afc930e42Book (coming soon): God Has My Six (memoir + transformation blueprint)Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Try the Sukha App — 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelinaWork With AngelinaFeeling stuck in a swirl of distractions?Disruptive Distractions is your step-by-step path to reclaim time, focus, and energy.👉 Join now: angelinarivera.com/store If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Jessica Papineau, Founder of CSJ StylingConnect with Jessica:Instagram: @thejessicapapineauFacebook: Customized Styling by JessicaWebsite: csjstyling.comTake the Power Presence Quiz: csjstyling.com/powerIn This Episode:Growing up off the grid and finding creativity in simplicity 🌿Discovering purpose through style and serviceThe powerful “Kathy” story — how one styling session changed everythingImagination vs. visualization: how to manifest from the heartWhy showing up for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s sacredThe importance of energy, presence, and intentional dressingHow to embody your next-level self before she arrives💬 Quote from Jessica:“It’s not selfish to step into your power—it’s selfish not to.”— Jessica PapineauAngelina’s Takeaway:“You don’t have to wait until you’ve ‘arrived’ to show up as your best self. The way you dress, the energy you carry, and the confidence you project all start from within.”💬 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: www.angelinarivera.com💬 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Try the Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (No Credit Card Required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina⚡ Feeling stuck in a cycle of distractions?You’re not lazy—you’re overloaded.The Disruptive Distractions Course is your step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time, focus, and energy.Simple tools. Real results.Let’s disrupt the noise and finally get things done.👉 Join now at www.angelinarivera.com/store#RefineAndShinePodcast #AngelinaRivera #JessicaPapineau #CSJStyling #WomenInBusiness #StyleConfidence #EmpoweredWomen #PersonalBranding #FaithAndFashion #MindsetMatters #TransformationJourney #RefineAndShine #Goals #Dreams #RefineConsulting If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“From Amish Roots to Entrepreneurial Bloom”In this episode:Growing up Amish with no electricity—and the lessons that built her work ethicThe emotional and cultural transition after leaving the Amish community at 17Moving across the country to Montana with $2,000 and a visionHealing from trauma and finding faith after lossBuilding Amanda’s Berry Farm & Freeze-Dried Foods from 100 plants to 1,500 🌱Launching her massage therapy practice and learning to balance rest & ambitionThe importance of clarity, community, and listening to your inner callingHow she now mentors others to pursue purpose and peaceKey Quote:“Get clear on what it is that you want—and take the steps forward. But also allow yourself to rest so you can rise again.” — Amanda Yoder🌸 Connect with Amanda Yoder🍓 Instagram: @amanda_f_yoder🍓 Facebook Page: Amanda’s Berry Farm & Freeze-Dried Foods👩‍🌾 Personal Facebook: Amanda Yoder💬 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: www.angelinarivera.com💬 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast🧘‍♀️ Try the Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (No Credit Card Required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina⚡ Feeling stuck in a cycle of distractions?You’re not lazy—you’re overloaded.The Disruptive Distractions Course is your step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time, focus, and energy.Simple tools. Real results.Let’s disrupt the noise and finally get things done.👉 Join now at www.angelinarivera.com/store#RefineAndShinePodcast #AngelinaRivera #AmandaYoder #AmishEntrepreneur #WomenInAgriculture #FaithAndEntrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #ResilienceStory #PurposeDrivenLife #SmallBusinessOwner #FemaleFarmers #BerryFarm #FreezeDriedFoods #RuralBusiness #HolisticWellness #SelfMadeWomen #PersonalGrowthJourney #HealingAndFaith #TimeManagementCoach #RefineConsulting #MindsetMatters #WomenSupportingWomen #FromFarmToFreedom #EntrepreneurJourney #GrowthMindset #WellnessAndPurpose #PodcastForWomen #InspiringStories #AmishToEntrepreneur #MontanaBusiness #FarmLifeInspiration If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Jackie Dempsey – Certified Diesel Mechanic, Founder of The Mechanic Mamma FoundationHost: Angelina Rivera – Time Management & Productivity Coach, Lean Six Sigma Expert, and Host of Refine and Shine PodcastTopics Covered:Jackie’s early fascination with engines and how it shaped her careerOvercoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industryThe reality of discrimination and perseverance in tradesHow The Mechanic Mamma Foundation empowers women through car care educationEssential car maintenance skills everyone should knowBalancing motherhood and a demanding career in mechanicsThe importance of confidence, community, and practical knowledgeThe vision for workshops, virtual support, and “text-a-mechanic” servicesHow learning the basics of auto care can save money and stressJackie’s favorite motivational book: Can’t Hurt Me by David GogginsKey Takeaway:Empowerment starts with knowledge. Whether it’s changing a tire, checking your oil, or breaking through societal barriers — confidence grows when you’re willing to learn something new.🔗 Connect with Jackie DempseyFollow The Mechanic Mamma Foundation on Facebook for upcoming workshops, education, and community events.Website: https://www.mechanicmamma.com💬 Connect with Angelina RiveraWebsite: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina(free 7 day tool trial, no cc)Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? I have openings for one on one coaching. Book a call with me today: angelinarivera.com/linksHashtags: #RefineAndShinePodcast #RefineConsulting #WomenInTrades #Empowerment #BreakingBarriers #AutomotiveEducation If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Michelle Rose — Certified Exercise Physiologist & Functional Health CoachHost: Angelina RiveraIn This Episode:Michelle’s diagnosis at age 15 and her battle with autoimmune diseaseThe wake-up call that led her to embrace gut health and anti-inflammatory livingWhy “doing all the right things” doesn’t always mean feeling healthySimple swaps to reduce toxins and inflammation in your daily lifeHow motherhood inspired her shift to holistic healingThe difference between medication as a Band-Aid vs. root-cause healingMichelle’s favorite healthy brands and how she shops smart without overspendingThe power of teaching kids mindful eating and label readingHer family’s “mini farm” and why duck eggs are her secret health weaponAction challenge: Make one healthy swap this week!Key Quote:“My life is too valuable not to take care of my health.” — Michelle Rose✨ Connect with Michelle RoseWebsite: https://therealmichellerose.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.hartelooInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuddingroses✨ Connect with Angelina RiveraWebsite: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina(free 7 day tool trial, no cc)Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? I have openings for one on one coaching. Book a call with me today: angelinarivera.com/links#RefineAndShine #RefineConsulting #GutHealth #HolisticHealing #AutoimmuneWellness #FunctionalHealth #InflammationFree #FaithAndWellness #HealthyLifestyle #NaturalHealing #CleanEating #WellnessJourney #HealingFromWithin #MindBodyConnection #MomLife #TimeManagement #RefineAndShinePodcast #HealthTransformation If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Christina Jerro, founder and CEO of Royalty Janitorial Services — a thriving, multi-state company built from courage, grit, and unwavering faith.Christina opens up about her deeply personal journey — from surviving domestic violence to creating her own path as a successful business owner and advocate for women. What began as a way to support her children by cleaning homes has now evolved into a thriving enterprise and a mission to help others find their voice.Together, Angelina and Christina dive into:💔 How Christina broke free from an abusive marriage and rebuilt her life from scratch🌟 Turning survival mode into a story of strength, leadership, and purpose💪 How she built Royalty Janitorial Services into a 7-year-strong business across multiple states🙏 Faith, mindset, and the power of listening to God’s calling🧩 How trauma impacts health — and how healing can restore peace and energy🕊️ Why documenting abuse, seeking support, and setting boundaries are vital for survivors💼 Her passion for coaching and advocating for women ready to build their own blueprints for freedom and successChristina also shares the book that shifted her from a victim mindset to a warrior mindset:📘 Your Soul’s Plan by Robert Schwartz — a transformative read for anyone seeking to understand the purpose behind their pain and rise stronger than ever.This conversation will inspire you to reclaim your strength, trust divine timing, and believe that you can refine & shine through any season.🔗 Connect with Christina Jerro🌐 Website: RoyaltyJanitorialSVS.com📸 Instagram: @christina_jerro@coach_christina_irene✨ Connect with Angelina RiveraWebsite: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina(free 7 day tool trial, no cc)Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this deeply heartfelt and empowering episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Gail Mussman, a devoted Christian entrepreneur, registered nurse, and certified lifestyle and fasting coach. Gail opens up about her transformational health journey—from being put on her first diet at age 12 to battling breast cancer in her late forties, and now helping women over 40 reclaim their vitality through holistic wellness, fasting, and faith-based living.Gail shares the story of how she overcame adversity, including an abusive marriage, a cancer diagnosis, and years of struggling with body image. Through faith, resilience, and small consistent steps, she rebuilt her health—physically, mentally, and spiritually.Together, Angelina and Gail dive deep into topics like:🩺 Gail’s breast cancer journey and how she thrived through chemo while finishing nursing school.🌿 The power of holistic healing and gut health—why supplements, fasting, and mindset matter.🧘‍♀️ Why true wellness starts with taking personal responsibility for your health.🧠 How trauma, stress, and negative self-talk impact your body and energy.💪 Fasting for women — what works, what doesn’t, and how to fast safely during menopause or perimenopause.🌸 Redefining aging and embracing midlife as a time for creativity, strength, and purpose.🕊️ The importance of energy, grounding, community, and gratitude in sustaining wellness.Gail’s wisdom reminds us that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about participation.Her favorite reflective quote says it all:“How am I participating in my own suffering?”She challenges listeners to pause, take inventory, and make one small promise to themselves—because every big transformation begins with one intentional step.🔗 Connect with Gail MussmanFB: Gail MussmanIG: @gailmussmanhttps://gailmussman.comLearn more about her coaching and fasting programs🔗 Connect with Angelina RiveraHost Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool trial, no cc)Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. #RefineAndShine #RefineConsulting #AngelinaRivera #GailMussman #FaithBasedHealing #WellnessJourney #CancerSurvivor #BreastCancerAwareness #HolisticHealth #GutHealthMatters #FastingForWomen #MidlifeWellness #MenopauseSupport #MindBodySoul #HealthyHabits #WomenOver40 #EmpoweredWomen #HealingJourney #FaithAndWellness #SelfCareForWomen #ChristianEntrepreneur #NaturalHealthCoach #TimeToThrive #WellnessOver50 #RefineAndShinePodcast If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this heartfelt episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera reconnects with longtime friend Cole Watson to share a powerful story of resilience and faith. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) as a teenager, Cole faced life-changing challenges that tested his strength and spirit. Against all odds, he fulfilled his dream of walking across the graduation stage, proving that determination can overcome even the toughest battles.Today, Cole shines as a father, professional, and entrepreneur—using lessons from his journey to inspire others. He opens up about his father’s tragic passing, the life-saving impact of life insurance, his passion for Toastmasters leadership, and the mindset practices—like martial arts philosophy, intermittent fasting, and cold therapy—that help him thrive.This episode is an invitation to embrace resilience, lean into faith, and find purpose in life’s hardest moments.✨ Whether you’re facing personal struggles, seeking motivation to push through, or curious about how faith and discipline create lasting resilience, Cole’s story will encourage you to keep going—no matter what life throws your way.🔗 Resources & LinksConnect with ColeWww.strongmaninsurance.comHost Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool trial, no cc)#CancerSurvivor #Resilience #FaithAndStrength #LifeLessons #RefineAndShine #InspirationPodcast #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Toastmasters #OvercomeChallengesHealing in Real Time: Conversations That Matter: 10/3/2025 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET - RegisterSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Jennifer Connery, a holistic life coach for highly sensitive professional women living on the Big Island of Hawaii.Jennifer shares her journey of overcoming addiction, illness, abuse, single parenthood, and poverty to create a thriving life and business. Listeners will hear how she turned pain into purpose and now helps women regulate stress, build confidence, and reclaim peace through practical tools and healing practices.Key themes explored in this episode:🌱 Healing from trauma and chronic fatigue through emotional awareness.🧘 The connection between mind, body, and spirit in creating resilience.💡 Learning to set boundaries without guilt or shame.🙌 Why highly sensitive women often struggle with saying no—and how to change that.🔑 Jennifer’s three-tiered approach: body, mind, and action for lasting transformation.✨ The power of decision-making, intentional living, and hiring a coach.Jennifer also shares about her one-on-one and group coaching programs, meditation services, and her free ebook: “How to Create Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty.”If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or afraid to speak your truth, this episode will encourage you to step into your power, honor your sensitivity, and embrace emotional freedom.🔗 Resources & LinksConnect with Jennifer:Www.coachingtofreedom.com Free e-book how to create boundaries without feeling guilty http://pages.coachingtofreedom.com/master-boundaries-e-bookHost Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool trial, no cc)#RefineAndShine #PodcastInterview #HealingJourney #WomensEmpowerment #HolisticHealing #Resilience #EmotionalFreedom #MindBodyConnection #BoundariesWithoutGuilt #LifeCoach #TraumaHealing #RefineConsultingHealing in Real Time: Conversations That Matter: 10/3/2025 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET - RegisterSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this transformative episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Dr. Jessica Hoogendoorn—a certified naturopathic doctor, nutritional consultant, herbalist, GAPS practitioner, and founder of Eat to Live, a luxury wellness brand committed to healing-focused skincare and nutrition.Jessica shares her extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and innovation—from her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and traumatic burn accident, to discovering natural remedies that revolutionized healing in hospital burn units. Through these trials, she developed a passion for blending ancestral wisdom with modern functional nutrition, creating products pure enough to eat and powerful enough to heal.Listeners will discover:🌱 The connection between gut health, food choices, and disease prevention🧴 Why what you put on your skin can be more impactful than what you eat🔥 How natural remedies helped her daughter avoid extensive skin grafts💡 The inspiration behind her Eat to Live skincare and wellness line, including her groundbreaking women’s health products✨ How to identify whether what’s on your plate is feeding disease or fueling lifeJessica’s story is a testament to the body’s God-designed ability to heal and the power of choosing purity, prevention, and intentional living. This conversation will leave you inspired to protect your health, refine your choices, and shine from the inside out.🔗 Resources & LinksConnect with Jessica: www.eat2live.life Insta: eat2liveco_Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool trial, no cc)#RefineAndShine #PodcastInterview #GutHealth #NaturalHealing #HolisticLiving #FunctionalNutrition #CleanSkincare #EatToLive #HealingJourney #AncestralWisdom #WomensHealth #NaturalRemedies #OrganicLifestyle #HolisticHealth #WellnessCommunityHealing in Real Time: Conversations That Matter: 10/3/2025 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET - RegisterSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with her friend and colleague Melissa Burant, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience spanning the Department of Defense and Iowa’s manufacturing sector. Melissa brings not only her professional insight but also her deeply personal journey of overcoming burnout, redefining success, and rediscovering her creativity through photography.Melissa shares what it was like to climb the corporate ladder as an achiever, only to realize she was sacrificing too much—especially time with her family. She opens up about shifting from a 40-hour high-stress role to carving out space for herself, setting boundaries, and embracing a slower, more intentional pace of life. Together, Angelina and Melissa discuss:The cost of living as a high achiever and learning to say “no” without apologyHow Melissa’s pivot into photography helped her reconnect with her creativity and true selfThe importance of honoring boundaries, balance, and being presentWhy it’s okay to go through seasons without big goals—sometimes just being is enoughHow joy can be found in the simplest of things, from reading a novel to watering plantsThis episode is a heartfelt reminder that burnout isn’t the end—it can be the turning point toward living more authentically, reclaiming peace, and redefining what success looks like.🔗 Resources & LinksConnect with Melissa on Linkedin Melissa Burant Check our her photography: https://www.melissaburantphotography.com/Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool trial, no cc)#RefineAndShine #PodcastInterview #BurnoutRecovery #SetBoundaries #WorkLifeBalance #RediscoverJoy #RefineConsulting #TimeManagement #Resilience #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BalanceNotBurnout #MentalWellness #LifeRedefinedHealing in Real Time: Conversations That Matter: 10/3/2025 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET - RegisterSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Juan Catalan—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and survivor of one of life’s darkest storms.Juan was falsely accused of a murder he didn’t commit and spent months in jail facing the death penalty. Against unimaginable odds, it was a Los Angeles Dodgers game and rare stadium footage that ultimately proved his innocence.But Juan’s story doesn’t end there—it’s about what he chose to do after freedom. Instead of letting bitterness or fear define him, Juan rebuilt his life, returned to school, earned his GED, and most recently graduated with his bachelor’s degree in business management—on the same day as his daughter.💡 In this conversation, Juan opens up about:What it was like to face a wrongful accusation and the fear of death rowHow faith, family, and perseverance helped him survive the stormWhy he refuses to embrace a victim mentality and instead chooses gratitudeHis upcoming book Played—a memoir of resilience, purpose, and redemptionThe importance of not letting your past define you, but instead letting it refine you so you can shine🎬 You may also know Juan from the Netflix documentary Long Shot, which captured his incredible journey to freedom.This episode is a testament to hope, faith, and the power of the human spirit. Whether you’re facing setbacks, self-doubt, or simply looking for inspiration, Juan’s story will remind you that the storms of life can refine you—and your shine can impact the world.👉 Don’t miss Juan’s upcoming book, Played, launching September 16th. Pre-order your copy and experience the full story of perseverance and redemption.🔗 Resources & LinksWatch Juan’s story on Netflix: Long ShotFollow Juan Catalan on IG: @onlyjuanwaytothetop31Pre-order Juan’s book Played: A Murder Case A Hollywood Miracle & Dodgers Baseball (release date: Sept 16) Order Here (Barnes) or (Amazon)Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: Click HereSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool trial, no cc)#ReSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Stacey Vanthuyne—executive coach, speaker, performance consultant, and founder of Raise Your Results and Xposed Living.Stacey shares her powerful journey of leaving a secure 20+ year corporate career in people leadership and change management to step fully into her calling as a consultant and coach. She reflects on how her encounter with legendary teacher Bob Proctor gave her the clarity and courage to make the leap, and how investing deeply in her own growth shifted everything.Together, they dive into:Corporate to Coaching Transition: Why Stacey left behind security, pensions, and titles for a path of greater impact.Mindset over Strategy: How companies often miss the human side of change—and why mindset is the missing link.Midlife Reinvention: Redefining leadership, success, and freedom for Gen X & Y leaders who are ready to break outdated rules.Courage & Clarity: The moment Stacey realized that creating the life she wanted came down to a single decision.Practical Tools: The unfiltered truth and powerful practices Stacey uses to help high achievers create more wealth, freedom, and impact.Stacey also opens up about her personal experiences as a corporate leader, single mom, and entrepreneur—reminding listeners that you are the limit, and you are the solution.Connect with Stacey Vanthuyne Website: www.Raiseyourresults.caInstagram: @staceyvanthuyne | LinkedIn: @staceyvanthuyneFacebook Community: Xposed LivingPodcast: Spotify: Xposed Living YouTube: Xposed Living IG @xposed_living Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina RiveraLinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine PodcastBook a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-callSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina (free 7 day tool tSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes visionary guest Steven Puri, founder and CEO of The Sukha Company. From visual effects for blockbuster films like Independence Day to tech innovations that enhance daily productivity, Steven’s journey is a masterclass in transformation, intention, and reclaiming your time.🧠 If you’ve ever struggled with distractions, time management, or creative burnout, this episode will give you both inspiration and strategy.🔑 What You’ll Learn:🎬 How Steven went from producing Hollywood blockbusters to creating a flow state app🧠 The psychology behind procrastination—and how to beat it💡 Why multitasking is killing your focus (and how to fix it)⏰ The "Cold Start Problem" and how to master your mornings🧘 What a flow state actually is—and how you can get into one daily📱 Tools to eliminate distractions, reduce screen time, and stay on track🎯 The power of doing just 3 meaningful tasks a day🔍 FEATURED TOOL: Sukha Focus AppDistracted? Procrastinating?Sukha helps you find your focus and finish your work faster. It’s the #1 co-working website with calming focus music, smart task prioritization, and built-in accountability nudges.✔️ Join thousands who are overcoming overwhelm and reducing stress✔️ 7-day free trial – No credit card required✔️ Transform your day in just one focused hour✨ Try it now: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🔗 Connect with Steven:Website: 🌐 The Sukha CompanyLinkedIn: Steven PuriHost Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | LinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-callSukha App: https://TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🌟 Support the Podcast:If you loved this episode:🎧 Subscribe to Refine and Shine wherever you listen💬 Leave a review—it helps us grow!📲 Share with a friend who could use more focus and less stress✨ Let’s disrupt distractions and refocus on what really matters.#RefineAndShine #PodcastEpisode #StevenPuri #SukhaApp #FocusAndFlow #FlowState #TimeManagement #DeepWork #BeatDistractions #ProductivityTips #RefineConsulting #WorkLifeBalance #MindfulProductivity #EntrepreneurTools #StopProcrastinating #CreativeFlow #ADHDProductivity #PodcastInterview #RefineAndShinePodcast #ShineWithAngeSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Angie Ambrosetti—breakthrough coach, podcast host of The Angie Ambrosetti Show: Let Her Out to Play, and faith-driven entrepreneur.Angie opens up about her powerful journey of resilience and transformation. From being a teenage bride to becoming a mom of seven and grandmother to thirteen, Angie shares how faith, perseverance, and embracing her unique calling helped her step into freedom and purpose.Together, Angelina and Angie dive into: ✨ How to heal from past hurts and rewrite your story ✨ Finding courage to live boldly in midlife ✨ Embracing your God-given gifts to live free and fully alive ✨ The role of faith and community in walking out your purposeThis episode is a must-listen for women ready to break free from limitations, step into boldness, and fully embrace the next chapter of their lives.Guest Contact Information:Podcast: The Angie Ambrosetti Show Instagram: @angieambrosettiWebsite: https://angie-lifecoach.com/Facebook: Angie AmbrosettiHost Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | LinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-callSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this empowering episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes guest Jessica Phillips—speaker, coach, and founder of Rooted and Rising. Jessica shares her personal journey of healing, resilience, and rediscovery, offering wisdom for women navigating midlife transitions.Together, Angelina and Jessica dive deep into:🌱 Healing through adversity: how to embrace emotions without losing your smile.🔑 Rediscovering your voice: finding confidence and clarity in midlife.💡 The 180 Method coaching approach: creating breakthroughs and lasting transformation.👩‍🦳 Empowering women in midlife: moving from feeling stuck to living authentically.✨ Practical steps to rise strong: building habits, cultivating resilience, and celebrating your worth.This heartfelt conversation reminds listeners that midlife isn’t an ending—it’s a rebirth. Jessica’s message encourages every woman to reconnect with her warmth, step into her power, and shine in her next season of life.Whether you’re facing transition, craving clarity, or ready to step into your boldest self, this episode will inspire you to embrace healing and rise stronger than ever.Guest Contact Information:Instagram: ⁠@jessicaphillipscoFacebook⁠: jessicaphillipsco⁠Website: ⁠www.jessicaphillips.co⁠Email list: https://jessicaphillips.co/contactFREE L.I.G.H.T Method Framework https://jessicaphillips.co/freebie/freebie-opt-inHost Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | LinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-call#RefineAndShinePodcast #Episode65Live #RediscoverYourVoice #MidlifeHealing #RiseStrong #RootedAndRising #WomensEmpowerment #ResilienceJourney #HealingStories #ListenNowSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Dr. Claudia Cometa a clinical pharmacist turned patient advocate, whose journey was transformed when her father was diagnosed with Stage 3 lymphoma.Claudia shares how stepping into the role of caregiver reshaped her perspective on healthcare, leading her to write her book Patient Empower Thyself. With over a decade of experience in clinical pharmacy and a deeply personal journey through the medical system, Claudia now equips patients and families with tools to navigate complex healthcare decisions.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Claudia’s personal story of moving from clinical pharmacist to patient advocateThe lessons she learned during her father’s cancer journeyWhy patient empowerment is critical in today’s medical systemHow her book provides practical guidance for navigating healthcareTips on becoming your own best advocate when facing medical challengesIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the healthcare system or wondered how to advocate more effectively for yourself or a loved one, this conversation will bring clarity, encouragement, and hope.Connect with Claudia:Website: https://www.consultavanti.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Patient-Empower-Thyself-Claudia-Cometa/dp/1954676891Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | LinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-call#RefineAndShine #RefineConsulting #HealthcareAdvocacy #PatientEmpowerment #RefinePodcast #AngelinaRivera #ClaudiaCometa #HealingJourneys #HealthAndWellness #RefineAndShinePodcastSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this deeply moving episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Cristina P. Simmons—advocate for women’s holistic health, trauma-informed wellness coach, and author of award winning best Eat Your Feelings. Cristina shares her remarkable journey through unimaginable loss, including the passing of three children due to a rare genetic condition, and how she found healing, hope, and joy again through adoption, faith, and purpose-driven work.Cristina opens up about her path from surviving to thriving—earning her master’s in occupational therapy to better support her autistic son, discovering her calling to help women heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and using her voice on global stages to empower others.Listeners will walk away inspired by Cristina’s message that while grief may shape you, it doesn’t have to define you—and that every woman deserves to heal and rise in her own time, on her own terms.Key Takeaways:The power of vulnerability and storytelling in healingHow adoption brought light into the darkest seasonsPractical tools for moving from survival mode to sustainable healingWhy self-compassion is essential in grief recoveryCristina’s SHINE-worthy advice for women facing traumaGuest Information:Order Book Here: https://a.co/d/0ATR7jnWebsite: https://cristinapsimmons.com/Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | LinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-call#RefineAndShine #RefineConsulting #CristinaPSimmons #EatYourFeelings #GriefRecovery #TraumaHealing #WomensEmpowerment #HolisticWellness #HealingJourney #Resilience #AdoptionStory #FaithAndHealing #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #OvercomingLoss #TraumaInformedCare #WomensHealth #WellnessCoach #InspirationForWomen #PodcastInterviewSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this heartfelt episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Brandon Baily, a long-time public high school teacher whose personal experiences with loss sparked a life-changing mission in holistic health.After losing his close friend Konrad Miles to brain cancer and his mother to ALS, Brandon dove into years of personal research, learning about alternative medicine, anti-inflammatory foods, and Ayurvedic healing practices. What began as an effort to help those he loved eventually became Vitality Blends—a line of natural powders made to support healing, reduce inflammation, and restore the body from within.🎧 In this powerful conversation, you'll hear:Brandon’s emotional journey from educator to wellness advocateThe deeply personal story behind his first anti-inflammatory spice blendWhat he learned through global research and holistic medicine conferencesReal-world testimonials from people using his powders to support healing from cancer, arthritis, and inflammationHow clean ingredients, natural remedies, and food-based healing can change livesPractical ways to reduce your reliance on synthetic supplements and take ownership of your health🗣️ “When you’re surrounded by loss, you start asking deeper questions. I didn’t just want to treat symptoms—I wanted to get to the root.” – Brandon Bailey🌱 Meet Brandon BailyBrandon Baily grew up in Barstow, California, and now lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee with his wife of 19 years and their three young adult children. For over 26 years, he has served as a public high school teacher, and for more than a decade, he’s also been quietly developing holistic, plant-based powders rooted in science and love.His company, Vitality Blends, is the result of years of studying inflammation, nutrition, and healing alternatives—developed in memory of his late friend Konrad Miles and in support of KC, who continues to battle brain cancer today.🔗 Learn more & connect:🌿 Website: www.getvitalityblends.com📱 Instagram: @getvitalityblendsLinkedIn: Brandon BailyEmail: [email protected] Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | LinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-call💛 If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a better, more natural way to support your health—this episode is for you.Be sure to subscribSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this inspiring episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera welcomes the radiant and resilient Dr. Tina Baden—a powerhouse in health and wellness with over three decades in healthcare, including 20 years as a trauma nurse practitioner. Tina shares her remarkable journey of navigating infertility, raising 25-year-old triplets born at just 26 weeks, and transitioning from traditional medicine to holistic wellness.You’ll hear how Tina’s faith, grit, and passion for functional nutrition led her to launch the Bloom with Tina & Kelsey podcast, and how she now empowers others through supplements, retreats, and community support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking healing, balance, and the courage to bloom in every season of life.✨ Topics Covered:Infertility and raising premature tripletsTina’s transition from trauma care to holistic healingThe power of community and faith during life’s hardest momentsFunctional nutrition and using food as medicineNavigating identity after retirementEncouragement for women redefining their next chapter💖 “Put yourself in rooms where growth happens.” — This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, transformation is available, and you’re never alone on the journey.🔗 Connect with Dr. Tina Baden: Linkedin: Linktr.ee/tinabadenCustom Cups: jt3custom.etsy.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/tina.baden.303?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine PodcastLinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-call#RefineAndShine #FaithAndHealing #FunctionalWellness #WomenInMedicine #HolisticHealth #PodcastGuest #TripletMom #RefineConsulting #BloomWithTinaSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this first-ever panel-style episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera brings together a diverse, multigenerational panel of powerhouse women—and one male voice—for a raw, honest, and eye-opening discussion on self-image, beauty standards, and how we show up in the world.From pageant queens to health coaches, stay-at-home moms to public leaders, each panelist shares their personal experience of navigating appearance, identity, and confidence in a society that constantly tells us what beautiful should look like.Special guest Kevin Brown, dating coach and researcher behind The Baby Doll Effect, offers the male perspective and dives deep into the psychology behind attraction, makeup, and authenticity. Together, the panel explores how media, culture, and even childhood shape the way we perceive ourselves—and how we can break free from comparison and reclaim our own narrative.Featuring:Britany McDaniel | Entrepreneur & wellness advocateKevin Brown | Dating coach & author-in-progress of The Baby Doll EffectKaren Diaz | Miss Route 66 & disability advocateSarah Carter | Certified health coach & founder of S. WellnessLisa Hagberg | Business owner & public service leaderKira Braun | Founder of Brighten Your Life & Kafé Through KhaosWhether you’re a woman redefining your reflection or a man seeking to better understand today’s beauty dynamic—this episode will challenge your views, spark new conversations, and remind you of the power in simply being yourself.Host and panelists:Angelina Rivera - Host: www.angelinarivera.com FB: Angelina Rivera IG: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera Book a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-callKira Braun - Kafe Through Khaos FB: Kafe Through Khaos IG: Kafe.Through.Khaos | Brighten Your Light Karen Diaz: IG: lifeofkaren FB: Karen DiazSarah Carter: LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/swellness IG - swellness_llc FB: Sarah Carter Website - https://swellnessllc.comLisa Hagberg: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5084195Britany McDaniel: FB: Britany McDanieSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s guest is Aurelia Edwards—entrepreneur, tech innovator, and founder of two groundbreaking ventures:Nailstry, the first mobile app marketplace for custom press-on nailsStandard Measure Technologies, an AI-powered precision sizing platform transforming beauty and e‑commerceWith roots in healthcare, a master’s in cosmetic science, and experience as a licensed massage therapist, Aurelia blends wellness, beauty, and technology into her businesses.Nailstry began in NYC’s West Village as a pop-up shop solving a wedding-day nail mishap. Its success led to a virtual sizing tool and app marketplace for custom nails.Building on that tech, Aurelia launched Standard Measure Technologies in 2022, headquartered in Reno, NV. The platform offers sub-millimeter virtual measurement to eliminate outdated sizing methods—addressing product returns, boosting personalization, and reducing waste. Standard Measure already has over 8,000 users and a promising early revenue stream In this episode, host Angelina Rivera and Aurelia dive into:The journey from healthcare and pop-ups to tech-driven beauty solutionsBootstrapping two ventures and navigating pre-seed fundingIndustry-first virtual nail sizing and measured precision systemsFuture applications of her measurement tech beyond beauty—into broader e‑commerce and personalization sectors✨ For anyone curious about combining purpose, tech, and thoughtful innovation, this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Connect with Aurelia Edwards: Websites: https://nailstry.comhttps://www.standardmeasure.aiLinkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/aureliaedwardsInstagram: @thenailstry Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine PodcastLinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-call#RefineAndShinePodcast #AureliaEdwards #Nailstry #StandardMeasure #BeautyTech #AIinBeauty #WomenInTech #StartupJourney #VirtualSizing #PrecisionMeasurement #FemaleFounders #AngelinaRiveraSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this heartfelt one-year anniversary episode, host Angelina Rivera reflects on 52 weeks of unwavering dedication, healing, and growth through the Refine & Shine Podcast. She shares why this episode holds personal significance—marking the due date of her late daughter, Mariah—and how she’s transformed pain into purpose.Angelina also announces a fresh midweek rhythm with new Wednesday episode drops and bonus solo sessions filled with practical tools, time management tips, and faith-based encouragement. Plus, she looks back on some of the most powerful episodes of the year, from overcoming paralysis to blazing your own trail.🎧 What You’ll Hear:The emotional reason why this episode is released on Mariah’s due dateHow the SHINE principles shaped this podcast and Angelina’s personal growthHighlights from unforgettable past episodes (like overcoming paralysis, massive weight loss, stroke survivor, grief, mental health, divorce recovery & more)What’s ahead for Year Two: new release days, solo episodes, and more impactA message of hope: You don’t have to explain your growth—just keep going✨ SHINE Principles Recap:Show upHold spaceIntentionally pursueNever give upEmbrace your wins💛 Connect & Celebrate:Loved this episode? Please leave a review, share it with a friend, or message Angelina. 🔗 Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine PodcastLinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected] a Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/the-angelina-rivera/discovery-callWant to be on my podcast? Complete the form here: https://angelinarivera.com/podcastBe sure to tune in next Wednesday for your Midweek Check-In and don’t forget:Keep refining. Keep shining. Your story matters.#RefineAndShine #PodcastAnniversary #GriefToGrowth #SHINEPrinciples #HealingJourney #FaithAndHealing #TimeManagementCoach #RefineAndShinePodcast #MidweekCheckIn #OvercomingGrief #FromPainToPurpose #WeightLossJourney #PodcastForWomen #PodcastForMen #MentalWellness #JordanMendoza #BrisaAlfaro #TransformationStory #PodcastMilestone #KeepShining #PersonalDevelopment #ResilienceSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this empowering episode, Angelina Rivera sits down with elite power coach Wendy Kleinfeldt, whose mission is to help high-net-worth women entrepreneurs transform their leadership, mindset, and fitness so they can thrive beyond burnout.💬 Key Topics Discussed:The importance of being “in the room” and making authentic connectionsWendy’s radiant presence and mission to help women feel confident, sexy, and powerful in business and lifeThe truth behind the word “can’t”—is it a lack of capability or a matter of prioritization?Creating a life by design through intentional choices and energy awarenessWhy saying “I can’t” is often a mindset block and how to flip it into a powerful opportunity✨ Power Quote:“Before you say ‘I can’t,’ ask yourself—what’s really behind that? Because I don’t believe you’re not capable. It might just be about choice.”🎧 Wendy also shares the story behind how she became a transformational leader and offers tools to help women show up as their most authentic, energized selves.🔗 Connect with Wendy Kleinfeldt: Website: http://www.purpletigerfitness.comIG: @purpletigerfitness🔗 Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine PodcastLinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected]#RefineAndShinePodcast, #AngelinaRivera, #WendyKleinfeldt, #PodcastForWomen, #BurnoutRecovery, #EmpoweredWomen, #MindsetMatters, #LeadershipCoach, #ConfidenceCoach, #HighAchievingWomen, #WomenInBusiness, #LifeByDesign, #ThriveBeyondBurnout, #PersonalDevelopment, #WellnessForWomen, #ReclaimYourPower, #FemaleEntrepreneur, #MotivationalPodcast, #EnergyManagement, #BusinessMindsetSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever feel like you're juggling too many roles and still end up dropping yourself? 💭 You’re not alone—and today’s guest knows that feeling all too well.In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Angelina sits down with Steph Winger, a performance coach, entrepreneur, and creator of The Right Blend framework. With over two decades in real estate and entrepreneurship, Steph shares how she helps women break through hidden blocks, take aligned action, and build momentum that actually lasts—without burning out.✨ What we cover in this episode:The power of being in the room and making authentic connections 🤝How Steph transitioned from real estate to becoming a performance architectThe simple yet powerful shift that can help you refine how you show up in lifeWhy hustle culture isn't sustainable—and what to do insteadHer 4-week framework to avoid burnout and create momentum with easeThe difference between strategy and soul—and why you need bothWhether you're in a season of transition, feeling stuck, or simply ready to redefine your rhythm, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your energy and move in alignment with what matters most.🔗 Connect with Steph Winger: Website: https://stephcwinger.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephcwinger/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephcwinger🔗 Host Contact Information:Website: www.angelinarivera.comFacebook: Angelina RiveraInstagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.riveraYouTube: Refine and Shine PodcastLinkedIn: Angelina RiveraEmail: [email protected]#RefineAndShine #WomenInBusiness #ProductivityWithPurpose #AvoidBurnout #TheRightBlend #TimeFreedom #PerformanceCoach #RefineConsulting #PodcastEpisode #EmpoweredWomenSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A raw and honest reflection on physical recovery, emotional pain, and finding strength in the middle of it all.In this deeply personal solo episode of the Refine and Shine podcast, host Angelina Rivera opens up about the unexpected turns 2025 has brought — from recovering after pelvic reconstruction surgery to the emotional pain of losing her beloved dog, Bandit.This isn’t the episode she planned — but it’s the one her heart needed to release.Angelina reflects on:The reality of post-surgery recovery — the pain, the limitations, and the mental battleHow grief hit hard after the passing of Bandit, who had been by her side for 12 yearsThe lessons learned when life forces us to slow down, sit with our feelings, and choose to heal anywayWhy it's okay not to be okay — and why sharing your story helps others do the sameIf you’ve ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. There’s strength in stillness, healing in honesty, and hope in sharing the journey.✨ Let this episode wrap around you like a warm blanket on a cold day.🔗 Host Contact Information:•Website: www.angelinarivera.com•Facebook: Angelina Rivera•Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera•YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast•LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera•Email: [email protected]💫 Loved this episode? Leave a review, hit subscribe, and tag us with your biggest takeaway!#RefineAndShine #HealingJourney #PetLossSupport #GriefAndHealing #WomensHealth #MentalWellness #LifeUnexpected #PodcastRealTalk #YouAreNotAlone #AngelinaRivera #RefineConsulting #MensHealthSend us a text Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Join the 8-week Unlock Your Time Potential program to reclaim your time and boost productivity. Join the waitlist today at angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential. We start mid-October 2025. If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.