What happens when a single moment of discouragement silences your passion for decades? In this deeply moving episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with singer, musician, and podcaster Teresa Phillips to explore her powerful journey of reclaiming her voice after trauma, grief, and years of self-doubt. Teresa opens up about how a painful experience in junior high led her to walk away from music for decades, and how the loss of her parents ultimately became the catalyst for healing and rediscovering her God-given gifts. Through music, self-love practices, and courageous self-expression, Teresa rebuilt her confidence in her late 50s and returned to performing, singing, and creating. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about healing from trauma, navigating grief without a timeline, honoring loved ones through creativity, and learning radical self-love at any stage of life. If you’ve ever felt silenced, discouraged, or afraid to pursue your passion again, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to shine.

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera is joined by Sarah Fui, a former trauma therapist turned intuitive coach, to unpack what burnout really is and why so many high-achieving women feel stuck in cycles of exhaustion, self-sabotage, and overwhelm. Sarah shares how trauma-informed healing, inner child work, and intuition play a powerful role in breaking burnout patterns and creating sustainable success, both personally and professionally. Together, they explore how healing and ambition can coexist, and why slowing down can sometimes be the fastest path forward.

In Episode 93 of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Tom Lyman, a men’s coach and faith-based mentor, for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, purpose, and redefining success. Tom shares his deeply personal journey from outward success and hidden addiction to surrender, healing, and intentional living through faith. Together, Angelina and Tom unpack what it truly means to live aligned with your values, not society’s definition of success. This episode explores vulnerability, accountability, faith, and the daily habits that lead to lasting transformation. Listeners will walk away encouraged to examine their own definitions of success, identify emotional blind spots, and take practical steps toward clarity, healing, and purpose-driven living.

In this episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Jenny Beres, founder of Pink Shark PR, a woman-owned Los Angeles PR agency specializing in fintech, AI, and innovative consumer brands. Jenny breaks down why earned media builds more trust than social media, how third-party credibility shapes public perception, and why founders must take control of their brand narrative before the internet does it for them. From her journey as a former waitress turned copywriter to leading a respected PR agency with clients featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and TechCrunch, Jenny shares powerful insights on storytelling, visibility, and leadership—especially for women in male-dominated industries. Together, Angelina and Jenny explore the real role of PR (beyond press releases), the dangers of hustle culture, the importance of routines and self-care, and practical steps entrepreneurs can take today to increase credibility and refine how they show up in the world. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want to build trust, authority, and long-term visibility without relying solely on social media.

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Kristen Bonkoski, a former Fortune 100 corporate project manager who walked away from burnout to build multiple successful online businesses rooted in her passion for cycling. Kristen shares her journey from crying in a corporate bathroom stall to creating a lifestyle-aligned business that supports her family, mental health, and purpose. She breaks down how she started her first business in 20-minute increments, why passion—not money—must come first, and how women can build sustainable businesses without sacrificing motherhood, wellness, or joy. This episode is a must-listen for women entrepreneurs, working moms, and anyone feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts, time-management insights, and encouragement to stop comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle—and start taking action today.

What if your symptoms weren’t random—but signals your body has been sending all along? In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Cyn Sass, founder of Mind Your Matters | SassFactor Fitness, to explore what it truly means to redefine fitness, nutrition, and healing through a functional, whole-body lens. Cyn shares her deeply personal journey—from Division I athletics and first-responder work to chronic injuries, adrenal fatigue, inflammation, and the frustrations of navigating a broken healthcare system. Together, Angelina and Cyn unpack why traditional Western medicine often fails people with chronic symptoms and how functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, and personalized testing can be life-changing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with chronic pain, hormone imbalance, brain fog, inflammation, stress, or feeling dismissed by the medical system—and for those ready to become empowered advocates for their own health.

In this unforgettable episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera interviews Kirsten Karchmer, a health-tech visionary whose journey from an MS diagnosis at 19 to pioneering the future of women’s reproductive health will leave you inspired and empowered. Kirsten reveals how losing her ability to walk, turning to acupuncture out of desperation, and rebuilding her health from the inside out led to a profound discovery many women never hear: 👉 Your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you have. After helping more than 10,000 women conceive, she created the Conceivable App, an AI-based system built from thousands of her clinical sessions. The results? 🔥 A 150–260% increase in pregnancy likelihood 🔥 The AI app outperformed in-clinic treatment by 6% This episode dives into: ✨ How MS symptoms helped her understand chronic depletion in women ✨ Why period patterns reveal hormone, inflammation, and fertility issues ✨ The misinformation women are fed about fertility ✨ Stress, cortisol, and the hidden hormonal cost ✨ How Conceivable is changing fertility, cycles, and women’s health ✨ Her mission to create a generation of girls who never experience today’s fertility crisis Follow Kirsten: 🌐 Website: https://conceivable.com 🎵 TikTok: @yourfertilityexpert

In this eye-opening episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Dr. Carl Rothschild, pioneering chiropractor, founder of Trifecta Light, and one of the leading advocates for medical-grade red light therapy. Dr. Carl breaks down the science, misconceptions, and life-changing results behind red light therapy — from shrinking fat cells to reversing symptoms of chronic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, neuropathy, heart complications, and more. He shares jaw-dropping patient stories, including improvements in Parkinson’s symptoms, mobility restoration, heart function recovery, stroke recovery, and even halting the progression of degenerative eye disease. Dr. Carl also explains why the mitochondria hold the key to healing, how full-body red light beds work, and why most consumer red-light devices don’t deliver the results people expect. Angelina and Dr. Carl explore the importance of holistic health (sleep, nutrition, movement, habits), how vibration therapy accelerates lymphatic drainage, and why small daily changes can dramatically impact your long-term wellness. If you’ve been curious about red light therapy — for healing, energy, fat loss, recovery, or aging — this episode will knock your socks off (literally, according to Dr. Carl).

In this deeply moving conversation, executive coach and speaker Sam Willing shares the journey that reshaped her identity, leadership, and faith. From navigating her mother’s terminal cancer, to unraveling perfectionism, burnout, and the pressure of corporate life, Sam reveals how grief ultimately led her to clarity, nervous system regulation, and a fuller, more peaceful life. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that healing comes when we finally stop carrying what was never ours to hold.

In this transformational episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina sits down with globally recognized leadership coach Rudi Riekstins—a Thrive Global Top 5 Coach featured alongside Tony Robbins, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Deepak Chopra. Rudi opens up about his early struggles with worthiness, growing up in a loving but financially limited home in South Africa, and the beliefs that shaped his identity. He shares how he rebuilt his sense of self, why most people live on autopilot, and how to break the subconscious patterns that keep us stuck. You’ll learn Rudi’s powerful “Is it even true?” method, his proven morning priming technique, and how to shift your emotional state to align with the life you want—not the life you’ve been conditioned to settle for. If you’re feeling stuck, unworthy, or disconnected from your purpose, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to refine, rise, and shine in a whole new way.

In this powerful episode, Angelina Rivera welcomes Carla Williams — a mother, suicide loss survivor, and mental health advocate — for a powerful and deeply emotional conversation. On January 3rd, 2025, Carla lost her daughter, Kelcie, to suicide — a moment that changed her life forever. Carla bravely shares her story, the truth about mental health struggles, the gaps in the mental health system, and the stigma families face after suicide loss. She also honors Kelcie’s memory by sharing who she was: kind, artistic, funny, generous, and loved by many. This conversation brings comfort, awareness, faith, and hope to anyone navigating grief, mental illness, or the loss of a loved one. You are not alone — and it’s okay not to be okay.

After losing both parents to suicide just one year and five days apart—then later facing permanent chronic pain from a “routine” surgery—author and suicide loss advocate Tiffaney Childers knows what it means to hit rock bottom. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey from numbing the pain with alcohol to building a new life of sobriety, service, and hope, including her Rise Up Method and her new book, The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain, and Silence.

In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with the extraordinary Cindy Witteman—international bestselling author, media powerhouse, founder of Force Magazine, and creator/host of the inspiring Little Give TV Show. Cindy shares her transformational journey from growing up in poverty and surviving domestic violence to launching multiple global platforms dedicated to kindness, empowerment, storytelling, and action-based change. From founding Driving Single Parents, a nonprofit that gives away vehicles to single parents, to publishing five bestselling books, and becoming a voice of hope in 13+ countries, Cindy reveals how she turned adversity into unstoppable momentum—and how YOU can use your own story to make an impact. If you’ve ever felt called to do more, create more, or rise above your past, this episode will give you the clarity, courage, and ACTION steps to start today.

In this powerful Refine & Shine Podcast episode, host Angelina Rivera sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, financial coach, and foster-care advocate Corree Roofener. Together they walk through an emotional, inspiring journey of breaking generational scarcity, redefining financial stories, and creating legacy through courage, intentionality, and faith. Corree shares her childhood growing up with a scarcity mindset, becoming a teen mom, experiencing financial hardship, navigating medical crises, and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose and abundance. She reveals how bookkeeping, financial coaching, and her nonprofit came into existence—not by accident, but by alignment. This conversation dives deep into: 🌱 Healing your money story 💰 Financial independence and intentional spending 🕊️ Faith during hard seasons 🏡 Life as a foster mom and the gaps in the foster care system 🔥 Building Courage Coalition & Fostering the Summit 📉 How eating-out budgets destroy financial goals 💡 Breaking cycles and redefining legacy 💪 Overcoming shame attached to money 👣 How to take the next right step even when afraid This episode will challenge you, soften you, and empower you to reclaim your financial story and leave a legacy that goes far beyond money.

In this deeply moving episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Blanca Angelica Rivera — also known as Blangelika, The Self-Love Queen — for a raw and transformative conversation on healing, self-love, embodiment, and rising after life’s hardest battles. From surviving childhood trauma, infertility, PCOS, miscarriages, blocked fallopian tubes, a toxic marriage, and anxiety… to losing over 200 pounds, becoming a Reiki Master, and walking away from corporate America — Blangelika’s journey is a masterclass in radical healing and choosing love no matter what you’ve lived through. Together, Angelina and Blangelika dive into the power of embodiment, forgiveness, language, boundaries, spiritual growth, and the courage it takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out. This episode will inspire you, challenge you, and remind you that healing is ALWAYS possible — and love is always worth choosing.

Board-certified psychotherapist, veteran, spiritual transformation coach, and award-winning entrepreneur Malaysia Harrell joins Angelina to unpack how faith, surrender, and nervous-system-friendly practices turn pain into purpose. From excelling under the “mask of perfection” to surviving life-threatening sepsis after her 2020 Navajo Nation deployment, Malaysia shares how she rebuilt identity beyond titles, launched Blissful Life Consulting, and founded the Malaysia Harrell Foundation to serve women—especially women veterans—through holistic wellness, retreats, and suicide-prevention work. You’ll learn practical ways to rest without guilt, set boundaries, reconnect with creativity, and begin “the art of becoming” the highest version of yourself.

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Jessica Papineau, founder of CSJ Styling, a powerhouse personal stylist who helps high-achieving women elevate their confidence, visibility, and impact through style. Jessica shares her incredible journey from growing up off the grid in rural Maine—with no running water or electricity—to becoming a sought-after style expert working with seven-figure entrepreneurs and executives worldwide. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the power of imagination, and how clothing can become a catalyst for transformation and empowerment. Together, Angelina and Jessica dive deep into faith, resilience, and what it truly means to show up as your highest self—inside and out.

Raised Amish on a 90-acre dairy farm, Amanda Yoder’s story is one of courage, faith, and unstoppable grit. 🌾 From baking bread at eight years old to driving across the country with only $2,000 and a dream, Amanda carved a new life for herself—one rooted in resilience and purpose. Today, she’s the founder of Amanda’s Berry Farm & Freeze-Dried Foods in Northwest Montana, a licensed massage therapist, and a passionate advocate for wellness and mentoring youth. In this inspiring conversation with host Angelina Rivera, Amanda shares how leaving the Amish community shaped her values, how she built multiple thriving businesses from the ground up, and why rest and reflection are just as essential as hard work. If you’ve ever felt called to pursue “something more,” this episode will remind you that clarity, faith, and persistence can cultivate the life you truly want. 🌸

In this empowering episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Jackie Dempsey, a certified diesel mechanic, single mom, and founder of the Mechanic Mamma Foundation. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in a male-dominated industry, Jackie turned her passion for engines into a mission to empower women and families through practical car care education. From being the only woman in a class of 200 mechanics to launching her own foundation, Jackie’s story is one of perseverance, purpose, and breaking through barriers. Together, Angelina and Jackie explore what it means to balance motherhood, career, and courage — while creating opportunities for others to gain confidence under the hood and in life. This episode reminds us that empowerment starts with knowledge, and every “no” can be the spark for something incredible. 💪🚗

In this empowering episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes her longtime friend Michelle Rose, a Certified Exercise Physiologist turned Functional Health Coach. Diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder at just 15, Michelle shares how her journey from “momming on the couch” to thriving entrepreneur and homeschool mom began with one major shift—healing her gut. Michelle opens up about her path from Western medicine to natural healing, discovering the root causes of inflammation, and building a lifestyle around holistic wellness. From reading food labels and prioritizing gut health to teaching her kids about clean eating, Michelle reminds us that your health is your greatest investment. This conversation dives into resilience, motherhood, and redefining wellness through faith, science, and daily discipline. 🌿✨