Refine and Shine with Angelina Rivera

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, Kelsey, 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 Kelsey 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 Kelsey’s creativity, humor, kindness, and generosity live on in memoryThe Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk & Carla’s 40-person team honoring KelseyFinding 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 Kelsey — In Carla’s WordsCarla describes Kelsey 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 Kelsey’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 did it anyway.Key Takeaway“Share your story. You could be somebody’s lifeline.”Tiffaney reminds us that our darkest moments often become the very place our biggest transformations begin. When we stop hiding, reach out, and tell the truth about what we’ve walked through, we give other people permission to heal too.Connect with Tiffaney Childers🌐 Website: risesavage.com📖 Book: The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain, and Silence📸 Instagram: @tiffaneychildersConnect 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#SuicideLossSurvivor #SuicidePreventionAwareness #ChronicPainWarrior #CRPSAwareness #MentalWellnessMatters #GriefAndHealing #TraumaRecovery #ShareYourStory #BreakTheSilence #HopeAfterLoss #RiseBack #TiffaneyChilders #TheRiseBackBook #LossTeam #RefineAndShinePodcast #AngelinaRivera #HealingJourney #RecoveryIsPossible #SurvivorsOfSuicideLoss #PainToPurpose  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. 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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): info@malaysiaharrell.comInstagram: 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: hello@angelinarivera.comBook 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: hello@angelinarivera.comBook 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.