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I Am Refocused Radio
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I Am Refocused Radio is a purpose-driven interview platform hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed. Through meaningful conversations with leaders, creatives, visionaries, and extraordinary everyday people who are shaping culture with intention, the show highlights stories rooted in faith, resilience, personal growth, and authentic real-life experience.
What began in a San Antonio barbershop has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,600 interviews.
Each episode invites listeners to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with what truly matters—beyond trends, noise, and surface-level success. Built on the core belief that stories have the power to heal, unite, and awaken purpose, I Am Refocused Radio creates space for honest dialogue and thoughtful reflection that restores perspective, challenges thinking, and encourages perseverance. Whether you’re a creative searching for direction, a leader navigating responsibility, or someone moving through a season of transition, this podcast serves as a grounded reset—intentional, authentic, and deeply human.
Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed
Watch full episodes on YouTube: Refocused Network
Contact: admin@iamrefocusedradio.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.
What began in a San Antonio barbershop has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,600 interviews.
Each episode invites listeners to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with what truly matters—beyond trends, noise, and surface-level success. Built on the core belief that stories have the power to heal, unite, and awaken purpose, I Am Refocused Radio creates space for honest dialogue and thoughtful reflection that restores perspective, challenges thinking, and encourages perseverance. Whether you’re a creative searching for direction, a leader navigating responsibility, or someone moving through a season of transition, this podcast serves as a grounded reset—intentional, authentic, and deeply human.
Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed
Watch full episodes on YouTube: Refocused Network
Contact: admin@iamrefocusedradio.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.
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How AI Is Reinventing Book Publishing Without Losing the Human Voice | Dan Curran
1w ago00:27:41Tap to summarizeDan Curran, Co-Founder of Chapters.io, joins I Am Refocused Radio to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming thought leadership, authorship, and the future of book publishing.As a serial entrepreneur and longtime leader within organizations including the American Advertising Federation and Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Dan is passionate about making publishing more accessible to experts, entrepreneurs, and creators who have valuable ideas but may not know how to turn them into a book.In this conversation, Dan explains how Chapters.io uses AI to simplify the publishing process while protecting editorial integrity and preserving each author’s authentic voice. He also discusses the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI-generated content, why traditional publishing is ready for disruption, and how more people can transform their knowledge into influential books.This episode is a timely conversation about technology, creativity, leadership, and the power of making great ideas accessible to the world.https://chapters.io/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Wisdom Under Pressure: Faith, Leadership and Lessons from the Trail with David Savage
1w ago00:28:33Tap to summarizeWhat can global business, backpacking through unpredictable conditions, and a lifelong faith journey teach us about navigating life?In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed welcomes David Savage, a global energy executive with 31 years of sales and leadership experience. David shares memorable stories from international business, outdoor adventures, and moments that required him to adapt, solve problems, and accept circumstances beyond his control.With a background in Toastmasters, a natural gift for storytelling, and a sharp sense of humor, David brings practical wisdom to conversations about resilience, leadership, relationships, faith, and personal growth. He also reflects on the powerful lessons he has gathered from guests on his own podcast and how those stories continue to shape his perspective.This conversation is an honest and uplifting reminder that wisdom is often discovered through pressure, uncertainty, laughter, and the courage to keep moving forward.https://thesavagepath.com/📌 Connect with I Am Refocused Radio:📺 YouTube: @RefocusedNetwork📸 Instagram: @iamrefocusedradio📘 Facebook: @iamrefocusedradio🌐 Website: https://www.iamrefocusedradio.com#RefocusedNetwork #Leadership #EntrepreneurshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Garrett Gunderson: Break the Money Myths and Live Your Richest Life Now
2w ago00:26:33Tap to summarizeWhat if financial freedom did not require decades of sacrifice, stress, and waiting for “someday”? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed welcomes Garrett Gunderson, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Multiplier. Garrett helps business owners strengthen cash flow, keep more of what they earn, coordinate their financial teams, and create lives they do not want to retire from. Garrett challenges traditional financial advice and reveals how outdated money myths, scarcity thinking, and emotional patterns can quietly limit prosperity. The conversation explores financial fitness, independence, legacy, value creation, and how to enjoy life today while still building wealth for tomorrow. This is more than a conversation about money. It is about healing your relationship with wealth, reclaiming control of your financial future, and giving yourself permission to prosper.https://garrettgunderson.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Why Great Employees Struggle as Managers | Alicia Rius on the 4Ps of Leadership
2w ago00:25:51Tap to summarizeGrowth can expose cracks inside even the strongest organizations, and leadership is often where the pressure shows first.In this conversation, former SoundStorming co-founder and COO Alicia Rius explains why promoting a high-performing employee into management is not simply a reward. It is a complete career transition that requires a new mindset, clearer expectations, and stronger leadership systems.Drawing from more than 20 years of experience leading multicultural teams across Europe and the United States, Alicia shares her 4Ps Leadership Framework™:• Personal• People• Purpose• ProcessShe discusses why first-time managers often struggle, how unclear leadership creates inconsistency and erodes trust, and what organizations can do to build a healthier leadership pipeline from the ground up.This interview offers practical insight for managers, founders, executives, and growing teams seeking sustainable performance without sacrificing clarity, trust, or culture.https://hiveteamcoaching.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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The Pattern Beneath: How to Pause, Break Unhealthy Cycles, and Choose Differently
2w ago00:37:37Tap to summarizeWhat if the behavior you keep trying to stop is not the real problem, but a signal pointing to something deeper?Bestselling author and speaker Pam Dwyer joins I Am Refocused Radio for a powerful conversation about The Pattern Beneath, exploring what may be happening underneath overeating, overworking, overspending, over-giving, emotional reactions, shutting down, and other repeating coping patterns.Pam shares insights from her forthcoming book, Delay the Binge, a compassionate guide centered on the power of the pause. Rather than relying on shame, extremes, or another promise to start over, she explains how slowing down in the moment can create space for curiosity, awareness, and a healthier response.This conversation explores emotional triggers, relationship patterns, exhaustion, boundaries, self-trust, and how small delays can lead to meaningful change, one urge and one decision at a time.delaythebinge.com📌 Connect with I Am Refocused Radio:📺 YouTube: @RefocusedNetwork📸 Instagram: @iamrefocusedradio📘 Facebook: @iamrefocusedradio🌐 Website: https://www.iamrefocusedradio.com#RefocusedNetwork #Leadership #EntrepreneurshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Inside the FBI: SWAT Missions, Terrorist Interrogations & the Human Side of Justice | Eric Robinson
3w ago00:37:17Tap to summarizeWhat really happens behind the scenes of an FBI investigation?Eric Robinson brings decades of firsthand experience in federal law enforcement, including 15 years as a SWAT operator, tactical and firearms instruction, Human Intelligence, national security, criminal investigations, informant recruitment, and terrorist interrogations.In this revealing conversation, Eric explains how FBI investigations unfold, how law enforcement officers are trained to engage dangerous subjects, and what it takes to make decisions when lives are on the line. He also opens up about award-winning federal cases, investigations involving exploited teenagers, and the emotional weight carried by those who serve in the field.Beyond the badge, Eric shares the human and spiritual principles that helped him navigate fear, pressure, morality, and purpose throughout his career.This episode offers a rare look at the gritty realities of federal investigations and the deeper lessons about leadership, faith, resilience, and justice.http://www.preachertobreacher.com/🎙️ Subscribe to the Refocused Network for more powerful conversations with leaders, experts, and changemakers.🌐 Learn more: IAmRefocusedRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Debt, Stress & Financial Freedom: Dr. Erika Rasure on Healing Your Relationship With Money
3w ago00:26:29Tap to summarizeFinancial stress is rarely just about numbers. It can affect confidence, relationships, mental health, and the way we see our future. In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, financial wellness expert and financial therapist Dr. Erika Rasure explains how credit card debt impacts emotional well-being and why changing financial behavior begins with understanding the beliefs, habits, and experiences behind our decisions. Dr. Erika also discusses loud budgeting, managing excessive debt, financial differences across generations, and practical ways to build a healthier, more intentional relationship with money. As Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance and Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute, she has helped thousands of people move from financial anxiety toward stability and freedom. This conversation is for anyone who wants to reduce financial stress, break unhealthy money patterns, and create a future where their finances support their well-being instead of controlling it. https://www.beyondfinance.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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This Call May Be Monitored: What 100,000 Conversations Reveal About Trust, Leadership, and Life
3w ago00:28:41Tap to summarizeAfter analyzing more than 100,000 recorded business calls, Tom discovered that customer interactions are rarely just about products, policies, or solving problems. They reveal fear, trust, frustration, loneliness, leadership, and the deep human need to feel heard.In this insightful conversation, Tom joins I Am Refocused Radio to discuss what corporate America taught him about human behavior, how trust is built or broken in a matter of moments, and why listening may be one of the most powerful leadership skills we can develop.We also explore the lessons behind his bestselling book, This Call May Be Monitored, his journey as an author, speaker, storyteller, and faith-driven creator, and how better conversations can transform businesses, relationships, and everyday life.https://tomvanderwell.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Divorce Without Destruction: Attorney Chad M. Layton on Clarity, Respect, and Co-Parenting
3w ago00:25:37Tap to summarizeDivorce can be emotionally and financially overwhelming, but it does not always have to become a bitter courtroom battle. Attorney Chad M. Layton of Mindful Divorce P.A. joins I Am Refocused Radio to discuss how couples can navigate separation with greater clarity, respect, and less conflict. Chad explains the differences between mediation, collaborative divorce, and traditional litigation, while sharing practical guidance for avoiding costly mistakes, protecting children, managing difficult emotions, and creating healthier co-parenting relationships. This conversation offers valuable insight for anyone facing divorce or supporting a loved one through the process.https://mindfuldivorcepa.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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Johan Depraetere: Courage, Reinvention, and Choosing the Life That Calls You
4w ago00:26:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with Johan Depraetere, author of Pick Your Gummy Bear, for a powerful conversation about courage, choice, reinvention, and what happens when life invites us beyond the familiar.Born in Belgium and shaped by a global journey across Brussels, Boston, New York, Barcelona, London, Seoul, and nearly 100 countries, Johan brings a rare perspective on success, failure, purpose, and personal growth. His career has included work with major organizations such as McKinsey, Samsung, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Procter & Gamble, along with his current work as co-founder of Energy Equation Partners.Through his book and life story, Johan explores the moments that define us: the bold leaps, quiet decisions, unexpected losses, and deeply human questions that push us to become more honest, courageous, and alive.This conversation is about more than achievement. It is about listening to the call within, embracing uncertainty, and learning how the choices we make can open the door to a fuller, more meaningful life.https://www.johandepraetere.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
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