Refine and Shine with Angelina Rivera

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with leadership expert, speaker, and author Bill Goodwin for a powerful conversation about purpose, influence, and what it truly means to make your life count. After surviving a fatal asthma attack in 1999 and experiencing what he describes as the afterlife, Bill returned with a deeper mission to help others live intentiona...

In Episode 128 of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Dr. Cheryl Wilson, educator, author, instructional coach, and founder of I Can Learn Anything , to talk about what children really need to succeed in school and life. Drawing on more than 20 years in education, Dr. Wilson shares why many students are not struggling because they lack intelligence, but because they have...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Bishop Kevin Foreman, widely known as “The People’s Bishop,” to explore his journey from inner-city adversity to global impact. Raised between Denver and Memphis, Bishop Foreman shares how surviving violence, overcoming generational cycles, and embracing his calling led him to become a pastor, entrepreneur, a...

What’s really holding your business back? In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with lifelong entrepreneur Todd Westra to break down the real reasons businesses stall and how to fix them. From building companies in his 20s to experiencing major financial losses and successful exits, Todd shares the raw truth about entrepreneurship. He dives deep into...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with wealth advisor and founder of Woman Worth and Wellness, Nancy Griffin, to dive into the connection between self-worth, health, and financial legacy. Nancy shares her journey from being one of the first female managers at Procter & Gamble in Canada to building a 30+ year career empowering women to take control...

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Joe Berg and Jon Engelson to uncover what’s really behind the snacks we eat every day. With decades of experience in nutrition, product development, and wellness, Jon and Joe share how they built JoBurg Meats—a brand focused on clean, air-dried steak slices made with minimal ingredients and zero unnecessary additives....

What if the reason you’re tired, in pain, or struggling to focus isn’t your schedule… but your sleep? In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Derek Hales, founder of NapLab, to uncover the truth about sleep, mattresses, and how poor sleep habits could be costing you more than you realize. Derek shares how he turned a simple side project into a full-time bus...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Bron Watson—nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Serenity Project. After facing not one but two cancer diagnoses, including an incurable blood cancer, Bron shares how her journey reshaped her entire perspective on life, healing, and success. Instead of being defined by fear or diagnosis, she chos...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Catherine Bass, tax expert and founder of Bass Tax Relief, to discuss her 25-year journey helping individuals navigate IRS challenges while also walking through profound personal loss. After the passing of her husband, Catherine experienced a season of deep grief, transformation, and rebuilding. Through faith...

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t your body… but your mindset? In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with wellness coach and personal trainer Lorayne Michaels to uncover the real reason so many women struggle to see results in their health, confidence, and life. Lorayne shares how true transformation starts from within—addressing the mental bar...

In this eye-opening episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Dejeuné Harris , founder of Your Style Is Forever , to uncover a surprising truth—your closet might be holding you back more than you realize. This conversation goes far beyond fashion. Dejeuné shares how our wardrobes often reflect our past, our mindset, and even the parts of our identity we’ve outgrown....

What happens when you hit rock bottom and finally decide to take your life back? In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with Deborah Yager, master NLP trainer and high-performance coach, who shares her raw and transformational journey from addiction, toxic relationships, and self-doubt to building a thriving life and business rooted in purpose. Deborah...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , host Angelina Rivera sits down with internationally recognized motivational speaker, bestselling author, and resilience expert Amberly Lago . Amberly’s story is one of extraordinary grit and determination. After being struck by a car while riding her motorcycle, she suffered devastating injuries, underwent 34 surgeries , and was diagnosed...

What happens when doctors dismiss your pain? In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with empowerment coach and podcast host Kathy Mou to discuss her journey through infertility, endometriosis, and learning to advocate for her own health. For years, Kathy struggled with painful symptoms that were minimized by medical professionals. Eventually she di...

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and international best-selling author Michelle Paczesny to talk about the biggest mistake many burnt out women make when trying to rebuild their lives and careers. After leaving corporate America to care for her daughter, Michelle began a journey that led her to discover her true passion for h...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , host Angelina Rivera sits down with licensed psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton to explore the deep connection between addiction, trauma, and personal transformation. Dr. Stapleton shares her remarkable journey from struggling with alcoholism, anorexia, and pain medication addiction to becoming a respected psychologist, author, and expert i...

Welcome back to the Refine and Shine Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lyman Montgomery to discuss how structure, systems, strategies, simplicity, and sustainability can elevate your business. This conversation is packed with insights on improving your productivity and implementing effective time management techniques, challenging the way you think about personal development. We explo...

In this special solo episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera shares heartfelt birthday reflections after recently delivering a powerful speech on identity, beginnings, and belief. Born in low-income housing and facing the statistics surrounding poverty and teen pregnancy, Angelina reflects on the odds stacked against her — and the spiritual truth that changed everything. In this...

What if your diagnosis isn’t the end of your story? In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with integrative health practitioner Krista Story to discuss root cause healing, emotional trauma, gut health, thyroid dysfunction, Lyme disease, and the courage to rewrite your health journey. After experiencing the stillbirth of her son due to undiagnosed thyro...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with registered nurse, intuitive energy healer, and manifestation coach Heather Pham to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. After surviving cancer and later experiencing deep grief following the loss of her mother, Heather discovered that many physical symptoms stem from unresolved emotional tr...

In this deeply moving episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , Angelina Rivera sits down with trauma and grief expert Marcia Earhart, founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, to discuss what it truly means to rebuild life after devastating loss. Marcia shares her raw and courageous journey of losing two sons, one in a tragic accident and another through murder, and how faith, intentional healing,...

What does it take to go from a 1.7 GPA and a childhood marked by addiction and adversity to becoming a globally recognized entrepreneur and podcast host? In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Justin Schenck shares his journey from rock bottom to building a life of purpose, impact, and freedom. As the host of the Growth Now Movement and founder of Growth Now Summit Live, Justin...

Welcome back to the Refine and Shine podcast! Today, we are joined by Bridget Bennett, a devoted mother of four and a professional paralegal with 21 years of experience, ready to share her insights as a custody battle survivor. We'll explore her personal growth through this challenging experience, offering hope and strength to others navigating similar paths in family law. This conversation is a t...

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Angelina Rivera sits down with Monica Connolly , certified holistic health coach, master life coach, and international best-selling author, to explore what happens when high-achieving women live too long in survival mode. Monica shares the story behind her new book, The Lie Is Loud , unpacking the quiet lies women believe while holding everything to...

In this compelling episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast , host Angelina Rivera sits down with Giermaine Kinnick for a real, grounded conversation about discipline, faith, and choosing the harder path when comfort would be easier. Giermaine shares her journey from competing at the CrossFit Games to becoming a firefighter in a male-dominated field, all while homeschooling her children and navigat...