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  • From Engineer to Connector: Redefining Success Through Alignment | Behdad Jamshidi
    Jan 7 2026
    In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Behdad Jamshidi to explore his transition from engineering to entrepreneurship and what it truly means to redefine success. Behdad shares how alignment, intentional risk, deep self-reflection, and meaningful relationships shaped a business and life he doesn’t need to escape. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without alignment will never feel fulfilling.In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Behdad Jamshidi, founder of CJam Marketing Connector, for a grounded and insightful conversation about career transitions, alignment, and redefining success on your own terms.Behdad shares his journey from working as an engineer to building a thriving business by connecting companies with the right marketing agencies. Rather than taking a risky leap, he explains how he built his business intentionally while still employed, only leaving when the numbers and alignment made sense.Throughout the episode, Behdad opens up about mindset work, counseling, journaling, and learning how to sit with uncertainty. He shares how delegation, systems, and buying back his time allowed him to grow sustainably without burnout. Together, Angelina and Behdad discuss why happiness, clarity, and alignment matter more than constant growth or financial milestones.A central theme of the conversation is human connection. Behdad explains how building deep, meaningful relationships has opened doors to opportunities, rooms, and collaborations that money alone could not create. He also shares details about his upcoming work, Amplified Relationships, where he teaches others how to form genuine connections more intentionally.To close, Behdad recommends two books that deeply influenced his perspective on time, purpose, and life:Chasing DaylightThe Midnight LibraryThis episode is for anyone questioning the traditional definition of success and seeking a more aligned, intentional way to build both life and business.🔗 Connect with Behdad Jamshidi🌐 Website: https://www.cjammarketing.com💼 LinkedIn: Behdad Jamshidi📸 Instagram: @behdadjamshidi🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast #RedefiningSuccess #CareerTransition#AlignmentOverHustle #EntrepreneurMindset#HumanConnection #PersonalGrowth #Leadership 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.
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  • She Stopped Singing for 40 Years - Here's What Brought Teresa Phillips Back
    Jan 4 2026

    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, you’ll hear:

    Teresa Phillips’ journey of returning to music after decades of silence

    How early discouragement and trauma can impact confidence for years

    The role grief played in Teresa reclaiming her voice and purpose

    Why there is no timeline for healing after loss

    How music became a tool for honoring her parents’ legacy

    The importance of self-love, mirror work, and saying “no”

    How Teresa rebuilt confidence in her late 50s

    Overcoming fear through exposure and courageous action

    Why age is never a barrier to pursuing your passion

    Encouragement for anyone afraid to start again

    🎶 Teresa currently sings multiple times a week, plays several instruments, and continues her healing journey through music and podcasting.

    🔗 Connect With Teresa Phillips

    🌐 Website & Podcast: https://goldenphoenixvoiceworks.com
    🎤 Podcast: A Positive Life Moment

    💬 Teresa’s Message to Listeners

    “Don’t let others dim your light to brighten their own.
    Shine like the beautiful sun you are.
    Give yourself a hug. Tell yourself ‘I love you’ and mean it.”

    🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera

    🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com

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    🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera

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    #RefineAndShine #HealingThroughMusic #ReclaimYourVoice #GriefHealing #SelfLoveJourney #TraumaRecovery #WomenHealing
    #ConfidenceAfterTrauma #CreativeHealing #ItsNeverTooLate #PersonalGrowth #HealingStories #PodcastInterview

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  • Breaking the Burnout Cycle: A Trauma Therapist’s Approach | Sarah Fui
    Dec 31 2025
    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.Burnout is not just about doing too much. It is often rooted in unresolved patterns, unmet emotional needs, and survival-based habits formed long before adulthood.In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Sarah Fui to explore burnout through a trauma-informed lens and what it really takes to break the cycle.Sarah shares her journey from trauma therapist to intuitive coach and how deep inner child healing, EMDR therapy, and mindset work helped her recognize and release self-sabotaging behaviors. She explains why burnout often shows up in multi-passionate entrepreneurs and caregivers, and why traditional productivity advice alone is not enough to create lasting change.Angelina brings transparency to the conversation by sharing her own experiences navigating surgery recovery, financial stress, and business uncertainty, highlighting the importance of flexibility, faith, and accountability during difficult seasons.Throughout the conversation, they discuss:Why burnout is often a trauma responseHow inner child healing supports sustainable successThe role of intuition and self-trust in decision-makingAccountability as a form of self-careBalancing creativity, family, and income without guiltUsing art, music, and storytelling as healing toolsSarah also shares insight into her upcoming creative projects centered on advocacy and healing for women leaving abusive relationships, showing how purpose and impact can grow from deeply personal experiences.This episode offers a compassionate reminder that healing is not linear, rest is productive, and success expands when we address the root, not just the symptoms.🔑 Key Topics & TakeawaysBurnout as a trauma responseInner child healing and self-sabotageTrauma-informed entrepreneurshipIntuition and aligned decision-makingFaith, resilience, and personal growthAccountability without shameCreative expression as healingSustainable success for women entrepreneursConnect with Guest:Sarah Fui www.sarahfui.comConnect with Host:🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast#BreakingBurnout#BurnoutRecovery#TraumaInformedHealing#WomenInBusiness#InnerChildWork#HealingAndGrowth#EntrepreneurMindset#FaithAndPurpose#PersonalDevelopmentPodcast 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.
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  • From Addiction to Alignment: Redefining Success, Faith, and Purpose with Tom Lyman
    Dec 24 2025

    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.

    n this episode, we discuss:

    Tom’s journey from addiction and materialism to recovery and faith

    Why external success often masks internal struggle

    Redefining success beyond money, titles, and possessions

    The power of vulnerability and sharing your testimony

    Faith as a foundation for healing and personal alignment

    Tools for intentional living, including journaling and habit stacking

    Using emotional awareness to break cycles and grow

    How accountability and community accelerate transformation

    Aligning daily actions with core values and purpose

    Encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected

    Memorable Takeaways:

    You can climb the ladder of success and still realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall

    Healing begins when we stop hiding and start telling the truth

    Small, consistent habits lead to massive life change

    True success is peace, alignment, and living with purpose

    🔗 Connect With the Guest

    Tom Lyman

    Tom Lyman is a men’s coach helping men move from addiction, survival mode, and misaligned success into intentional, purpose-driven living rooted in faith, accountability, and clarity.

    🌐 Website: https://www.tom-lyman.com
    📧 Email: Tom@tom-lyman.com

    If this conversation resonated with you, reach out to Tom to learn more about his coaching work and accountability-based approach to personal growth and recovery.

    🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera

    Angelina Rivera is a time management coach, consultant, and host of the Refine and Shine Podcast, where she helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and refine their path.

    🌐 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
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  • Why Earned Media Builds More Trust Than Social Media — Jenny Beres of Pink Shark PR
    Dec 20 2025

    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 episode, you’ll learn:

    Why earned media creates more credibility than social media or paid ads

    The difference between PR, advertising, and social media marketing

    Why press releases alone are not a PR strategy

    How storytelling builds trust and authority for founders

    Why women often struggle to recognize and communicate what makes them exceptional

    How journalists actually think—and why they aren’t your marketing team

    The importance of controlling your brand narrative before others do

    The risks of pay-to-play media disguised as earned coverage

    How burnout and hustle culture harm long-term business success

    Why routines, sleep, and boundaries are essential for high performers

    A simple action step to start building relationships with journalists today

    Action Step from Jenny:

    Find a journalist whose work you admire. Read their articles, engage with their content, and build a genuine connection before pitching your story.

    🔗 Connect with Jenny Beres

    🌐 Website: https://pinksharkpr.com
    💼 LinkedIn: Jenny Beres

    🔗 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
    📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast
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    #RefineAndShinePodcast #EarnedMedia #PublicRelations #PRStrateg #WomenInBusiness #WomenInTech #FounderVisibility #BrandStorytelling #PersonalBranding #BusinessCredibility #EntrepreneurLife #ThoughtLeadership #AIandFintech

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  • From Corporate Burnout to Passion-Powered Business: How Kristen Bonkoski Built a Life Around Cycling, Freedom & Purpose
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    Kristen’s transition from corporate project management to lifestyle entrepreneurship

    Why burnout is often a sign you’re out of alignment—not failing

    How Kristen built two profitable online businesses around cycling

    The power of starting small (even just 20 minutes at a time)

    How to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, and personal health

    Why passion-based businesses last longer than money-driven ones

    How physical movement (like cycling or walking) supports mental health and clarity

    The importance of honoring different seasons of life without guilt

    Why comparison kills momentum—and how to refocus on your own path

    Actionable advice for turning any passion into a viable online business

    💡 Key Takeaway

    You don’t need to be fearless—you just need to start. Passion plus consistent, small action creates momentum that can completely transform your life.

    🔗 Connect with Kristen Bonkoski

    🌐 Passion-Based Business Coaching: https://kristenbonkoski.com

    🚴‍♀️ Women’s Cycling Community: https://femmecyclist.com

    👨‍👩‍👧 Biking with Kids Resources: https://rascalrides.com

    🔗 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
    📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast
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    #RefineAndShinePodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs #PassionBasedBusiness
    #LeaveCorporate #LifestyleEntrepreneur #WorkingMomLife
    #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #WomenInBusiness
    #PurposeDrivenLife #TimeManagementForWomen #EntrepreneurMindset
    #FaithAndBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #BuildYourDreamLife

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  • Why Traditional Fitness Fails Women’s Health
    Dec 13 2025
    🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    Cyn Sass’s journey from elite athletics to functional fitness & nutrition

    Why “one-size-fits-all” health plans don’t work

    The limitations of traditional Western medicine for chronic conditions

    How stress and the central nervous system impact inflammation, hormones, and healing

    The role of functional testing (including hormone and root-cause testing)

    Why advocating for yourself in healthcare matters more than ever

    Simple, practical ways to regulate stress and support whole-body wellness

    How personalized, HIPAA-compliant care creates safer, more effective outcomes

    🔹 Topics We Dive Into:

    Functional medicine vs. reactive medicine

    Women’s health, hormones, and chronic illness

    Gut health, inflammation, and nervous system balance

    Fitness beyond aesthetics—training for longevity and healing

    Building sustainable health strategies rooted in real life

    Cyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, making it relatable, educational, and deeply validating for anyone who has ever felt unheard in their health journey.

    🔗 Connect with Cyn Sass (Guest)

    🌐 Website: https://mindyourmatters-sff.com/
    📺 YouTube: Mind Your Matters with SassFactor Fitness
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FMgweNH3Y6_xKx5fbMw2Q

    📸 Instagram: @MindYourMatters_SFF
    https://www.instagram.com/mindyourmatters_sff/

    📘 Facebook: Cyn Sass
    https://www.facebook.com/cyn.sass

    🎧 Podcast: Redefining Fitness with SassFactor Fitness

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ePrt5qBm5DtFfZ9A0J3kT

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-fitness-with-sassfactor-fitness/id1679075209

    Connect with Angelina Rivera

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    🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com
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    📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera
    🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera
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    #RefineAndShinePodcast #MindYourMatters #SassFactorFitness #FunctionalNutrition
    #HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #ChronicIllnessSupport #NervousSystemHealing
    #FunctionalMedicine #HealthAdvocacy #WellnessJourney #WholeBodyHealth

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  • From MS to Motherhood: The Fertility Breakthrough You Haven’t Heard
    Dec 10 2025

    In This Episode:

    Kirsten’s story of MS symptoms, physical decline, and turning to acupuncture

    How she entered remission and rebuilt her system from the ground up

    Why your menstrual cycle reveals underlying issues like inflammation, low progesterone, and adrenal burnout

    The surprising truth about clotting, cramping, spotting, and cycle length

    The Conceivable App: how it customizes food, supplements, sleep, energy, cycle support, and hormone insight

    How the app increased conception chances by up to 260%

    Signs stress may be silently impacting fertility

    Why women today need more rest, hobbies, and whitespace in their daily schedules

    Her message about turning hardship into purpose: “Things don’t happen to you—they happen for you.”

    🔗 Resources & Where to Follow Kirsten

    🌐 Website: https://conceivable.com
    📲 TikTok: @yourfertilityexpert
    📱 App: Search Conceivable or Kai by Conceivable on iOS

    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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast
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    🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services

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