The Refinery Podcast

What if one of the most important windows in your relationship with your child is shorter than you think? In Episode 45 of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burris sits down with speaker, author, strength athlete, father, and grandfather Russell Jones for a powerful conversation about why the years between roughly 10 and 13 deserve a parent's attention and intentionality. Russell’s mission grew out...

What if the problem you’re treating isn’t actually the problem? In Episode 44 of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris talks with Autumn Henning, founder of Chrysalis Orofacial®, about what can happen when we stop looking at health issues in isolation and start looking at the entire system. Autumn is a speech-language pathologist who found her specialty in orofacial myology—the function of the muscles...

After living with chronic depression for 20 years, Tiffany Jones began exploring the connection between the brain, mental wellness, and faith. That journey eventually led her to become a Certified Neuroscience Coach and write The Cursed Brain . In Episode #43, Tiffany joins Rick Burris to discuss the shame that can surround mental-health struggles, the importance of authentic community, and the li...

Tianna Miller — known by many as Trainer Tianna — joins Rick Burris on The Refinery Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about fitness, confidence, line dancing, business, and what it really means to start where you are. Tianna shares how her own childhood experiences shaped her passion for health and fitness, why she became a personal trainer, and how line dancing has become both a creative outle...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burris welcomes Dr. Larry Kuhn , organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and founder of AspireVue . Dr. Kuhn brings more than two decades of experience in leadership development, executive advising, organizational psychology, assessment, and workforce strategy. In this conversation, he shares how his journey from CFO and operations leader to...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burris welcomes Russell Betts , international bestselling author, founder of Connected Through Change™ , and relational leadership guide. Russell helps men, couples, and leaders navigate the disorientation of midlife with clarity, emotional maturity, and steadier presence. His book The Good Husband’s Guide to Menopause helped reshape how partners unde...

Linda Wilson joins The Refinery Podcast for a powerful conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, grief, healing, and the importance of supporting others without taking on their burdens. After walking through bankruptcy, multiple open-heart surgeries within her family, serious health challenges, depression, and the loss of several loved ones, Linda has learned that resilience is not si...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burris talks with Dr. Gail Everett , co-founder and Executive Director of Strides Tutoring , about the power of literacy to change a child’s future. Dr. Gail shares how her early experiences with her deaf brother, her years working with children, and her doctorate in special education shaped the work she now leads through Strides. The conversation exp...

Rick Burris talks with coach Seth Drugatz about the path from burnout and misalignment to purpose and transformation. Seth shares how leaving a finance career led him into coaching, and how his work now helps people uncover the hidden internal patterns that keep them from expressing their greatness. This episode explores ontological coaching, people-pleasing, energy, identity, and the powerful que...

In this episode, Rick Burris sits down with Dean Houdeshell, leadership coach, engineer, and founder of Project Horizon, to talk about what it really takes to build future-ready leaders. Dean shares lessons from engineering leadership, plant startups, business turnarounds, and consulting work to show how companies can develop stronger people, smarter decision-making, and more innovative cultures....

Ron and Marty Cooper join Rick Burris for a deeply meaningful conversation about enduring marriage, military sacrifice, and building a culture that helps people thrive. Ron opens up about his path to becoming an Air Force fighter pilot, flying 300+ combat missions in Vietnam, and the lessons leadership taught him under pressure. Marty shares the equally powerful side of that story: holding family...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with Josh Kelley, owner of EcoBlast, to talk about a journey marked by adversity, grit, and purpose. After a devastating crash and a long recovery that left doctors telling him life would never look the same, Josh chose a different path. He shares how changing his health, rebuilding his mindset, and refusing to accept limits helped him...

Robert Wall joins The Refinery Podcast to share his remarkable journey from the U.S. Air Force to entrepreneurship, engineering, banking, real estate, and personal brand strategy. In this conversation, Robert and Rick Burris dive into faith, alignment, leadership, relationships, burnout, and why true branding starts with how you show up—not just what you sell. This episode is a thoughtful look at...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with Reagan Wagner, CEO of NFA, for a practical and thought-provoking conversation on financial literacy, leadership, and long-term planning. Reagan shares his journey from the corporate world into wealth management, how he helped build NFA into a multi-billion-dollar firm, and why servant leadership, communication, and consistency are...

What does it look like to stop living for relief—and start living on purpose? In this episode of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burris sits down with open-water ultra swimmer, author, and mentor Steve “Moby” Leitch to talk about the real story behind the swims: a faith-anchored journey from addiction to sobriety, from striving to surrender, and from personal healing to mission-driven service. Moby sh...

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burrissits down with David Rivas, RPh, MSc, CCN —pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, brain health coach, and author of Resilient Brain —for a powerful conversation about hope, science, faith, and the relentless pursuit of healing. David shares the deeply personal story that sparked hiswork: after years of trying to have children, he and his wife welcom...

In this powerful conversation, Rick Burris sits down with Jai Cornell , founder of Permission to Flourish , to talk about the true journey behind her mission: helping people stop hiding, stop people-pleasing, and start telling the stories that can change lives. Jai shares how painful experiences from her childhood—and a pivotal moment at 16 that could have ended her story—became the fuel for break...

What do you do when you finally take the leap intoentrepreneurship… and two weeks later the world shuts down? In this episode, Rick Burris sits down with David Johansen,founder of Green Shield Restoration and Cleaning, to unpack the pivotal moments that shaped David’s journey—from launching a carpet and upholstery cleaning business at the start of COVID, to evolving into a full-service operation s...

In Episode #27 of The Refinery Podcast , Rick Burris sits down with Andy Hall —executive coach, leadership mentor, and (as Rick proudly shares) a true coach’s coach . After a 30-year corporate career that took him from retail leadership in the UK to the U.S. just before 9/11, Andy opens up about the pivotal moments that forced reinvention: being told he “wasn’t capable,” experiencing redundancy, a...

Keywordsleadership, servant leadership, servant-minded leadership, personal growth, workplace culture, emotional intelligence, leadership training, mentorship, organizational development, team dynamicsSummaryIn this episode of the Refinery Podcast, Jon Antonucci discusses the concept of Servant-Minded Leadership, emphasizing the importance of caring for others in leadership roles. He shares his pe...

In this episode, we sit down with Westley Arden Morris — a survivor, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur whose life story is as raw as it is inspiring. Wes grew up surrounded by violence, addiction, and instability, battled his own demons starting in his teens, and even found himself homeless and hopeless in North Philadelphia. Yet through grit, spiritual calling, and relentless self‑rebuilding, he t...

In this inspiring episode, Rick Burris sits down with master coach and founder of The Coaching Group Inc., Karl Pister, to explore a 35+ year journey through behavioral science, counseling, and high-impact executive coaching—especially within the complex, ever-changing world of healthcare. From early lessons in grief therapy to helping hospital executives lead through crisis, Karl shares candid in...

In this powerful and heart-forward conversation, Rick sits down with Barbara Britt, a dynamic Culture Strategist, speaker, coach, and former educator with 37 years of experience in shaping leadership from the ground up. As President of B.Britt, LLC and a John Maxwell Executive Director, Barbara brings her signature energy and authenticity to the mic, unpacking the foundations of a truly empowered...

In this episode of  The Refinery Podcast , Rick sits down with  Lori Enskyy , a missionary, counselor, and co-laborer in gospel and humanitarian efforts alongside her husband,  Oleh Enskyy . Together, they’ve devoted their lives to ministering to the people of Ukraine—through war, displacement, and hardship. Lori shares her remarkable path from being called to missions as a teenager in North Carol...

After years of preparation, Burt and Dr. Alicia Villarreal of BAABCO Leadership Consulting step into the studio to share their unique blend of leadership development and sales strategy. From the psychology of prospecting to helping leaders overcome fear, procrastination, and inconsistency, this episode is a masterclass in both professional growth and personal transformation. Together, Burt and Ali...