Episodios

  • Mastering Influence and the Art of Communication

    Mastering Influence and the Art of Communication
    Jan 10 2026
    Tami Reiss is teaching the world how to lead through influence. As a renowned product strategy coach and the creator of the viral "Just Not Sorry" plugin, Tami has spent two decades helping leaders at companies like JPMorgan and Humana move from "doing" to "leading."

    In this conversation, Tami breaks down her "Product Mindset"—the idea that every career, project, and interaction can be optimized for impact. We explore how to eliminate self-undermining language, the secret to gaining buy-in without a formal title, and the L.E.A.D. framework for executive presence. If you’ve ever felt like your ideas aren't being heard or that you’re stuck in the "middle" of your organization, Tami offers the strategic toolkit you need to become the "Chief Enthusiasm Officer" of your own career.

    https://tamireiss.com/

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    34 m
  • The Wealth Architect: From Corporate Burnout to Passive Millionaire

    The Wealth Architect: From Corporate Burnout to Passive Millionaire
    Jan 10 2026
    What does it take to rebuild a legacy after losing it all? In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Nash, the founder of Passively Rich Investments, to discuss the transition from the high-stress "hustle culture" of the fashion industry to the freedom of a seven-figure real estate portfolio.

    Melissa shares her "Path to Passive" framework, designed specifically for women who want to stop trading hours for dollars and start building generational wealth. We dive into the mindset shifts required to overcome financial setbacks, how to manage a growing empire as a mother of four, and why Melissa believes that when women control their capital, they change the world. Whether you are a real estate novice or looking to scale your assets, Melissa provides a practical, heart-centered roadmap to achieving financial independence.

    https://www.hellomelissanash.com/

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    27 m
  • Kenneth R. Rosen, author of Polar War: Submarines, Spies, & Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic

    Kenneth R. Rosen, author of Polar War: Submarines, Spies, & Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic
    Jan 8 2026
    ABOUT POLAR WAR
    POLAR WAR: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic by Kenneth R. Rosen (January 6, 2026/$29.00 hardcover) offers a blend of travelogue and frontline reporting that reveals how climate change, military ambition, and economic opportunity are transforming the Arctic into the epicenter of a new cold war in which the planet's great powers are struggling for dominance.Russian spies. Nuclear submarines. Sabotaged pipelines. Undersea communications severed in the dark of night. The fastest-warming place on earth-where apartment buildings, hospitals, and homes crumble daily as permafrost melts and villages get washed away by rising seas-the Arctic stands at the crossroads of geopolitical ambition and environmental catastrophe. As climate change thaws the northern latitudes, opening once ice-bound shipping lanes and access to natural resources, the world's military powers are rushing to stake their claims in this increasingly strategic region. We've entered a new cold war-and every day it grows hotter.In POLAR WAR, Rosen takes readers on an extraordinary journey across the changing face of the far north. Through intimate portraits of scientists, soldiers, and Indigenous community leaders representing the interests of twenty-one countries across four continents, he witnesses firsthand how rising temperatures and growing tensions are reshaping life above and below the Arctic Circle. He finds himself on the trail of Navy SEALs training for arctic warfare, embarks on Coast Guard patrols monitoring Russian incursions, participates in close-quarter-combat training aboard foreign icebreakers in the Arctic sea ice, and visits remote research stations where international cooperation is giving way to espionage and the search for long-frozen biological weapons.POLAR WAR concludes with a prescriptive Appendix, "Reigning in the Arctic," in which Rosen elucidates "several definite and immediate steps American lawmakers and the current presidential administration must take to not only advance our national security in the arctic but also preserve the region for generations to come."Drawing on hundreds of interviews and three years of reporting from the frontlines of climate change and great power competition, Rosen's deeply researched and personal accounts capture the diverse landscapes, people, and conflicted interests that define this complex northern region. The result is both an elegy for a vanishing landscape and an urgent warning about how the race for Arctic dominance could spark the next global conflict.

    ABOUT KENNETH R. ROSEN
    Kenneth R. Rosen is the recipient of a Kurt Schork Award in International Journalism and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War Correspondents, a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award for his work in Syria and Iraq, and an Ira A. Lipman Fellow at Columbia University. He is the author of Troubled and Bulletproof Vest, and his writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic & WIRED. He divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.

    https://kennethrrosen.com/

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    7 m
  • From Haiti to Global Legacy: Julie Calabro Bellingham Founder of Deux Mains

    From Haiti to Global Legacy: Julie Calabro Bellingham Founder of Deux Mains
    Jan 4 2026
    New year, new purpose. In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed interviews Julie Calabro Bellingham, founder of Deux Mains—a humanitarian entrepreneur who turned the 2010 Haiti earthquake response into a global, Fairtrade-verified luxury brand. Julie shares the moment that changed everything—“I don’t want money, I need a job”—and how it sparked a 16-year mission built on dignity through work, not charity.

    They unpack how Deux Mains became the only woman-owned, solar-powered leather goods factory in Haiti, what it takes to build sustainable manufacturing, why listening is a leadership superpower, and how partnerships with Nordstrom and more are expanding the brand’s impact. Julie also previews big 2026 goals—including a potential flagship store—and the deeper vision: economic freedom and opportunity for Haiti.

    https://deuxmains.com/

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    28 m
  • Play From Your Heart: Scott Martin on Survival, Soccer, Music, and Redefining Purpose

    Play From Your Heart: Scott Martin on Survival, Soccer, Music, and Redefining Purpose
    Jan 4 2026
    In the first episode of 2026, I Am Refocused Radio host Shemaiah Reed sits down with war-winning soccer coach, disability advocate, and author Scott Martin. Scott shares his powerful journey through a life-threatening illness, amputation, depression, and rebuilding his life through coaching, music, and purpose. From surviving Group A strep and necrotizing fasciitis to adopting five children and writing his new book Play From Your Heart, this conversation explores resilience, leadership, storytelling, and why connection matters more than titles. A deeply inspiring start to the new year.

    https://librarytalespublishing.com/collections/scott-martin


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    27 m
  • Fashion Week’s Hidden Impact: Style, Posture, and Health

    Fashion Week’s Hidden Impact: Style, Posture, and Health
    Dec 21 2025
    Fashion Week may spotlight bold heels, sculpted silhouettes, and statement accessories—but once the runway lights fade, a deeper question remains: what are these trends doing to our bodies? Dr. Sherry McAllister, president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole-Being for Optimal Living and Longevity, brings more than 25 years of clinical expertise to the conversation. After attending Fashion Week this year, Dr. McAllister shares eye-opening insights on how fashion choices—on the runway and in everyday life—affect posture, spinal alignment, breathing, and long-term health. From how high heels can dramatically increase spinal load, to the hidden strain caused by handbags and tight clothing, she explains how small, intentional adjustments can help anyone move with greater ease, confidence, and longevity. Blending real-world observations from conversations with New Yorkers during Fashion Week with practical, science-backed guidance, Dr. McAllister offers a fresh perspective at the intersection of style, whole-being health, and presence—proving that looking good doesn’t have to come at the cost of feeling good.

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    24 m
  • From Hollywood to Storytime: Veteran Reality TV Producer Rusty Austin

    From Hollywood to Storytime: Veteran Reality TV Producer Rusty Austin
    Dec 21 2025
    After 35 years behind the scenes of some of television’s most iconic reality shows, Rusty Austin has traded cameras for crayons—and the result is pure magic for young readers. Drawing on decades of storytelling experience from top-rated series like Hell’s Kitchen, Survivor, Big Brother, COPS, and Nanny 911, Austin now creates illustrated children’s books that blend playful poetry, fascinating animal facts, and hands-on creativity. Since retiring from Hollywood in 2018, Austin has published six books, including four children’s titles that encourage curiosity, learning, and artistic expression. His latest release, An Awesome Bird, The Pelican, features illustrations created entirely by local middle school students, giving kids the rare chance to see their own artwork inside a published book. Each poem introduces young readers to animals from around the world—what they eat, where they live, and even fun scientific concepts like echolocation and nictitating membranes—without ever feeling like a lesson. Beloved by parents, grandparents, and educators alike, Austin’s books include interactive DIY sections that invite children to draw, color, write, and sign their own pages—turning reading into a shared creative experience. His mission is simple but powerful: help kids laugh, learn, and feel confident following their curiosity. Rusty Austin is available for interviews to discuss his Hollywood journey, his transition to children’s literature, and how poetry, education, and community collaboration can inspire the next generation of artists, thinkers, and storytellers.

    http://rustyaustin.com/






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    18 m
  • From Doom Scrolling to Faith Scrolling: Blessn App

    From Doom Scrolling to Faith Scrolling: Blessn App
    Dec 18 2025
    Gerald Jones and Kevin Clark's friendship goes back over 20 years, to the night they first met backstage at the Academy Awards. Their bond grew through creativity, shared values, and a deep desire to make a difference. Together, they later won an Emmy Award for a public service announcement addressing school gun violence - a project that reflected their heart for inspiring hope and protecting the next generation.Beyond their work in media, Gerald and Kevin have also been long-time business partners supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, running programs focused on empowerment and compassion. This commitment to community is woven into everything they do - and it became the foundation of Blessn.

    The story of Blessn began in March 2023, when Gerald Jones became sick of doom scrolling on social media, and found himself bummed out after every TikTok session. It occurred to him that maybe there was a better way. There should be a short form video social media that uplifted and encouraged instead. He thought it would be better to faith scroll instead of doom scroll. He called his business partner, Kevin Clark, who was feeling the exact same way. They decided to create something themselves, that uplifted people about the world and each other. Something that encouraged connectedness.

    Over the next several years, the two friends poured their faith, creativity, and personal savings into developing the Blessn app, testing every detail to make sure it felt safe, uplifting, and positive. Their mission is to shift the culture of social media and to make it a place where kindness, faith, and encouragement are celebrated, not drowned out by negativity.
    At its heart, Blessn is more than an app - it’s a movement. A space where users can share uplifting videos, connect with others who believe in goodness, and replace endless “doom scrolling” with “faith scrolling.” Gerald and Kevin believe that positive scrolling has the power to change hearts, strengthen communities, and remind people that light always wins over darkness.

    For more information on the Blessn app, visit: blessn.com


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    28 m
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