Refine and Shine with Angelina Rivera

In this heartfelt episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera reconnects with longtime friend Cole Watson to share a powerful story of resilience and faith. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) as a teenager, Cole faced life-changing challenges that tested his strength and spirit. Against all odds, he fulfilled his dream of walking across the graduation stage, proving that determination can overcome even the to...

In this inspiring episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Jennifer Connery, a holistic life coach for highly sensitive professional women living on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Jennifer shares her journey of overcoming addiction, illness, abuse, single parenthood, and poverty to create a thriving life and business. Listeners will hear how she turned pain into purpose and now helps women regulate stres...

In this transformative episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Dr. Jessica Hoogendoorn—a certified naturopathic doctor, nutritional consultant, herbalist, GAPS practitioner, and founder of Eat to Live, a luxury wellness brand committed to healing-focused skincare and nutrition.

Jessica shares her extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and innovation—from her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and traum...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with her friend and colleague Melissa Burant, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience spanning the Department of Defense and Iowa’s manufacturing sector. Melissa brings not only her professional insight but also her deeply personal journey of overcoming burnout, redefining success, and rediscovering her creativity through photography...

In this powerful episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Juan Catalan—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and survivor of one of life’s darkest storms.

Juan was falsely accused of a murder he didn’t commit and spent months in jail facing the death penalty. Against unimaginable odds, it was a Los Angeles Dodgers game and rare stadium footage that ultimately proved his innocence.

But Juan’s story doesn’t e...

In this episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Stacey Vanthuyne—executive coach, speaker, performance consultant, and founder of Raise Your Results and Xposed Living.

Stacey shares her powerful journey of leaving a secure 20+ year corporate career in people leadership and change management to step fully into her calling as a consultant and coach. She reflects on how her encounter with legendary teacher ...

In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes visionary guest Steven Puri, founder and CEO of The Sukha Company. From visual effects for blockbuster films like Independence Day to tech innovations that enhance daily productivity, Steven’s journey is a masterclass in transformation, intention, and reclaiming your time.

🧠 If you’ve ever struggled with distractions, time management, or creativ...

In this inspiring episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Angie Ambrosetti—breakthrough coach, podcast host of The Angie Ambrosetti Show: Let Her Out to Play, and faith-driven entrepreneur.

Angie opens up about her powerful journey of resilience and transformation. From being a teenage bride to becoming a mom of seven and grandmother to thirteen, Angie shares how faith, perseverance, and embracin...

In this empowering episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera welcomes guest Jessica Phillips—speaker, coach, and founder of Rooted and Rising. Jessica shares her personal journey of healing, resilience, and rediscovery, offering wisdom for women navigating midlife transitions.

Together, Angelina and Jessica dive deep into:

• 🌱 Healing through adversity: how to embrace emotions without losing your smile.
• 🔑 Redis...

In this inspiring episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Dr. Claudia Cometa a clinical pharmacist turned patient advocate, whose journey was transformed when her father was diagnosed with Stage 3 lymphoma.

Claudia shares how stepping into the role of caregiver reshaped her perspective on healthcare, leading her to write her book Patient Empower Thyself. With over a decade of experience in clinical ph...

In this deeply moving episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Cristina P. Simmons—advocate for women’s holistic health, trauma-informed wellness coach, and author of award winning best Eat Your Feelings. Cristina shares her remarkable journey through unimaginable loss, including the passing of three children due to a rare genetic condition, and how she found healing, hope, and joy again through adoption, fa...

In this heartfelt episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera welcomes Brandon Baily, a long-time public high school teacher whose personal experiences with loss sparked a life-changing mission in holistic health.

After losing his close friend Konrad Miles to brain cancer and his mother to ALS, Brandon dove into years of personal research, learning about alternative medicine, anti-inflammatory foods, and Ayurvedic healing prac...

In this inspiring episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera welcomes the radiant and resilient Dr. Tina Baden—a powerhouse in health and wellness with over three decades in healthcare, including 20 years as a trauma nurse practitioner. Tina shares her remarkable journey of navigating infertility, raising 25-year-old triplets born at just 26 weeks, and transitioning from traditional medicine to holistic wellness.

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In this first-ever panel-style episode of Refine and Shine, host Angelina Rivera brings together a diverse, multigenerational panel of powerhouse women—and one male voice—for a raw, honest, and eye-opening discussion on self-image, beauty standards, and how we show up in the world.

From pageant queens to health coaches, stay-at-home moms to public leaders, each panelist shares their personal experience of navigating appearance, iden...

Today’s guest is Aurelia Edwards—entrepreneur, tech innovator, and founder of two groundbreaking ventures:

• Nailstry, the first mobile app marketplace for custom press-on nails
• Standard Measure Technologies, an AI-powered precision sizing platform transforming beauty and e‑commerce

With roots in healthcare, a master’s in cosmetic science, and experience as a licensed massage therapist, Aurelia blends wellness, beauty, and tech...

In this heartfelt one-year anniversary episode, host Angelina Rivera reflects on 52 weeks of unwavering dedication, healing, and growth through the Refine & Shine Podcast. She shares why this episode holds personal significance—marking the due date of her late daughter, Mariah—and how she’s transformed pain into purpose.

Angelina also announces a fresh midweek rhythm with new Wednesday episode drops and bonus solo sessions filled wi...

In this empowering episode, Angelina Rivera sits down with elite power coach Wendy Kleinfeldt, whose mission is to help high-net-worth women entrepreneurs transform their leadership, mindset, and fitness so they can thrive beyond burnout.

💬 Key Topics Discussed:

• The importance of being “in the room” and making authentic connections
• Wendy’s radiant presence and mission to help women feel confident, sexy, and powerful in business a...

Ever feel like you're juggling too many roles and still end up dropping yourself? 💭 You’re not alone—and today’s guest knows that feeling all too well.

In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Angelina sits down with Steph Winger, a performance coach, entrepreneur, and creator of The Right Blend framework. With over two decades in real estate and entrepreneurship, Steph shares how she helps women break through hidden blocks, ...

A raw and honest reflection on physical recovery, emotional pain, and finding strength in the middle of it all.

In this deeply personal solo episode of the Refine and Shine podcast, host Angelina Rivera opens up about the unexpected turns 2025 has brought — from recovering after pelvic reconstruction surgery to the emotional pain of losing her beloved dog, Bandit.

This isn’t the episode she planned — but it’s the one her heart needed...