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I Am Refocused Radio

I Am Refocused Radio

I Am Refocused Radio is a purpose-driven interview platform hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed. Through meaningful conversations with leaders, creatives, visionaries, and extraordinary everyday people who are shaping culture with intention, the show highlights stories rooted in faith, resilience, personal growth, and authentic real-life experience.What began in a San Antonio barbershop has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,600 interviews.Each episode invites listeners to slow down, think

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25:31

Everything We Learned About Leadership Is Wrong:...

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2026/10/04

What if much of what we’ve been taught about leadership simply doesn’t work in the real world?In this conversation, Larry Coval, founder of ARCANE Leadership Concepts and author of Misled: Why (Almost) Everything We’ve Learned About Leadership Is Wrong and How to Fix It, challenges the leadership industry and the familiar advice that often sounds great in a conference room but falls apart when real people, pressure, performance, and results are on the line.Larry brings nearly four decades of

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25:04

Beyond Success: Randy Lyman on Emotional Mastery,...

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2026/10/04

What happens when you achieve the success you’ve been chasing, but something still feels missing? In this powerful conversation, Randy Lyman, physicist-turned-entrepreneur, author, speaker, and creator of The Third Element, explores why emotions may be one of the most overlooked forces shaping leadership, relationships, performance, and personal fulfillment. After building and exiting multiple eight-figure businesses, Randy discovered that strategy and hard work alone weren’t enough. Emotional

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24:23

Nobody Can Be You Better Than You: Dacey Triplett

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2026/10/02

What happens when you stop measuring yourself by the world’s expectations and begin seeing yourself through the eyes of the One who created you?On this inspiring episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dacey Triplett, author of Nobody Can Be You Better Than You, for a powerful conversation about identity, confidence, faith, and learning to embrace what makes you different.Born with dwarfism, Dacey grew up navigating questions about why God made her different and what it truly

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22:57

The Art of Starting Over: Sandra Lena Silverman on...

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2026/09/28

What happens when the life you thought you were supposed to have no longer fits the person you’re becoming?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Sandra Lena Silverman, bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Party’s Over, for an honest conversation about aging, beauty, relationships, heartbreak, self-worth, and the courage to reinvent yourself.Sandra has turned some of life’s most uncomfortable chapters into stories filled with humor, resilience, and hard-earned

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29:17

Jim Fitzgerald on Leadership, Systems & Building a...

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2026/09/28

What happens when working harder is no longer enough to grow your business?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with entrepreneur, business growth strategist, and author Jim Fitzgerald for a conversation about breaking through business plateaus, becoming a stronger leader, and building systems that allow a company to grow without everything depending on the owner.Jim brings more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience to the conversation. He built Taradel from a

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26:15

Beyond the Symptoms: Dr. Josh Levitt on Root-Cause...

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2026/09/28

What if better health begins with looking beyond the symptoms and understanding what the body is actually trying to tell us?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Joshua Levitt, naturopathic physician, educator, product formulator, and Co-Founder of UpWellness, for a practical conversation about integrative health, prevention, nutrition, and taking a more informed approach to personal wellness.Dr. Josh has spent more than two decades working with patients and

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25:35

Fashion With a Purpose: Matthew Smith III on Fashion...

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2026/09/28

Fashion can make a statement, but Matthew Smith III is using it to make an impact.On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Matthew Smith III, Founder and CEO of Fashion For Life San Antonio, to explore the vision behind a brand and nonprofit movement that brings together fashion, community, mentorship, and advocacy in support of survivors of domestic violence.Matthew shares the story behind Fashion For Life, the purpose driving its growth, and what it takes to build something that

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25:27

Ari Levenbaum on Building Law Tigers & the Power of...

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2026/09/28

What does it take to transform an unexpected career path into the leadership of a nationally recognized motorcycle-focused organization?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Ari Levenbaum, co-owner and CEO of Law Tigers, the American Association of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers.Ari’s journey didn’t begin in a corporate boardroom. He spent eight years in education, including teaching middle-school science, while initially working part-time with Law Tigers. That path

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25:37

From Prisoner of Anger to Peace Warrior: Greg Payton...

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2026/09/22

Vietnam War veteran and authorAfter returning home, Greg faced PTSD, homelessness, racism, addiction, and years of anger before beginning a path toward sobriety, forgiveness, activism, and peace. He eventually became a longtime peace advocate, working with Vietnam Veterans Against the War and traveling internationally to support reconciliation and nonviolence.In this powerful conversation, Greg reflects on the human cost of war, racism within the military, addiction and recovery, the weight of

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27:27

Are We Becoming More Machine Than Human? Dr. Shai...

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2026/09/22

As artificial intelligence grows more powerful, are we losing the very qualities that make us human? Philosopher and consciousness researcher Dr. Shai Tubali joins I Am Refocused Radio to explore AI as humanity’s greatest mirror, the erosion of wisdom, presence, curiosity, moral discernment, and authentic connection, and how the Atlas of Human Capacities aims to help us reclaim what technology cannot replace.Dr. Shai Tubali is a philosopher, consciousness researcher, author, and founder of The

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29:15

The Hidden Cost of Success: Curtis McCullom on...

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2026/09/21

What happens when you’ve achieved success on the outside, but something inside still feels exhausted, stuck, or out of alignment?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Curtis McCullom, founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, to explore the internal challenges that often follow high performance.Curtis shares how subconscious blind spots, limiting beliefs, emotional patterns, and constant pressure can quietly drain our energy even when life appears successful

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26:18

Stop Apologizing for the Life You Want: Ken Daigle on...

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2026/09/21

What if manifestation isn’t about wishing harder, waiting for the universe, or pretending everything is perfect?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Ken Daigle, spiritual leader, teacher, speaker, and author of Unapologetic Manifestation: 5 Steps to Create the Life You Want.With more than three decades devoted to personal transformation, Ken brings a grounded approach to manifestation that blends New Thought principles, psychology, neuroscience, spiritual practice,

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26:07

From Grief to Gratitude: Steven Ferrara on Loss,...

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2026/09/21

What happens when unimaginable loss forces you to rethink life, love, and even death itself? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with author Steven Ferrara for a deeply personal conversation about grief, healing, gratitude, spirituality, and discovering peace after profound loss. Steven’s journey was forever changed by the death of his 23-year-old son, Christopher, followed later by the passing of his wife of 38 years, Alie. Rather than allowing grief to become the final

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25:59

Rise & Climb: Ben Barbic on Turning Pain Into...

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2026/09/20

What happens when life knocks you down, but something inside you refuses to stay there?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Ben Barbic, author, musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and creator of Rise & Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain.Ben opens up about navigating loss, anxiety, setbacks, and the difficult process of rebuilding from the ground up. We explore how discipline, fitness, music, creativity, faith in the journey, and a willingness to keep moving can

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25:13

Dr. Mark Sherwood on Longevity, Biohacking & Taking...

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2026/09/14

What if getting older didn’t automatically mean getting weaker?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, known as The Real Longevity Doctor™ and Biohackologist™, for a direct conversation about longevity, strength, chronic disease, hormones, nutrition, sleep, and what it really takes to take ownership of your health.A former SWAT team leader turned naturopathic doctor, Dr. Sherwood brings a unique combination of discipline, clinical experience, and

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24:19

When Success Isn’t Enough: Karin Velicka on Stress,...

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2026/09/14

What happens when you know exactly what needs to change, but still feel unable to change it?Karin Velicka joins I Am Refocused Radio for a powerful conversation about the hidden connection between stress, achievement, emotional resilience, and lasting transformation.Karin is a NeuroSomatic Breathwork™ Facilitator, certified life coach, author of Dear Me Letters, former national squash champion, and former finance professional at the European Central Bank. Her journey has taken her from elite

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25:36

David L. Gillespie on Leadership, Service & Imagination

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2026/09/13

David L. Gillespie, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), has spent more than 35 years leading in military intelligence, public policy, executive program development, and national service. His career included deployments and service connected to six major operational conflicts and campaigns, including Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Afghanistan. Now, David is channeling a very different kind of mission into storytelling. He is the award-winning author of Floo Flocky Doo to the Rescue, a rhyming children’s

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24:39

David Drebin on Art, Vision & Building an Iconic Brand

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2026/09/13

Internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist David Drebin joins I Am Refocused Radio for a powerful conversation about creativity, vision, persistence, and turning artistic talent into a recognizable global brand.A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City, Drebin began his career in commercial photography before carving out his own lane in contemporary fine art. His unmistakably cinematic work has expanded far beyond photography into Lightboxes, Neon Light Installations, Diamond

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26:14

Detroit Heroic: Dr. Olaf Kroneman on Medicine,...

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2026/09/10

In this powerful conversation on I Am Refocused Radio, Dr. Olaf Kroneman joins Shemaiah Reed to discuss his novel Detroit Heroic, a story rooted in the turbulent world of 1967 Detroit and shaped by questions of medicine, race, gender, dignity, and justice. Dr. Kroneman remains in private medical practice in the Detroit area, a city whose resilience and character sit at the heart of his writing. The conversation explores how the novel confronts systemic inequities in healthcare, the treatment of

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26:57

Beyond Politics: Joe Elefante on How Democracies Form...

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2026/09/07

What if the health of a democracy depends not only on its laws and institutions, but also on the kinds of people its culture helps form? In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Joe Elefante, writer, educator, musician, and author of An Endless Knot: How Democracies Form the Citizens They Need. Published in May 2026, the book examines democracy through the lens of human formation, asking how qualities such as attention, listening, compassion, reflection, cooperation, and

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