The Refine and Release Podcast

The Refine and Release Podcast

The Refine and Release Podcast is a dedicated space for women navigating the challenges of Entrepreneurship, Faith, or (IN)fertility through transparent stories & personal transformations from guests and host alike. Host Jacqueline Vazquez offers insights, practical tools and resources to help achieve emotional freedom. Launched in 2023 as the Inspired by Jacqueline Podcast, it was renamed The Refine and Release Podcast after Season 3 to better reflect its mission. This podcast airs every other Friday, helping those navigating these struggles or supporting a family, friend or colleague.

Episodes

July 31, 2026 21 mins

Today's special guest is Henny Severini

What happens when you let faith, intentionality, and purpose shape both your personal story and your business? In this moving episode of Refine and Release, Jacqueline Vazquez sits down with Henny Severini to discuss how purpose, intentionality, and faith can transform your career and repurpose your life.

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Feel called to integrate your faith and values into y...
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Today's special guest is Veronica Foster

How do you sustain a thriving business for over two decades without losing your peace? Joined by entrepreneur Veronica Foster to discuss the essential "dots" that connect a person’s faith to their professional output. This conversation moves past the surface of business tactics and dives into the heart of purposeful entrepreneurship.

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Want to learn how...
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"Is your faith grounded enough to light the way for someone else when they can’t see it for themselves?"

In this deeply personal solo episode of the Refine and Release Podcast, host Jacqueline Vazquez opens up about a powerful "higher calling" that tested her resilience and strengthened her foundation.

Transitioning from the role of a fixer to a "Lantern Bearer," Jacqueline explores the sacred responsibility of holding space fo...

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Today's special guest is Megan Garmers

This episode is for you, if you :

    • You are feeling the weight of entrepreneurship.

    • You are navigating a business pivot.

    • You struggle with networking as an introvert.

    • You are a "multi-hyphenate" professional.

    • You are looking for "real talk" on women’s health and productivity.

    • You are a visionary seeking clarity.

    • You want to lead with gratitude.

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Today's special guest is Lulu Guerrero

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Are looking to understand how grounding yourself can create a positive impact in your personal and professional life.
  • Would like to know how to reconnect with your inner guidance through grounding practices that help you make aligned decisions in life and business.
  • Are looking to prioritize yourself.
  • Are looking to understand the power behind embracing vulnerab...
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Yes that is correct, as of this episode the new name for this podcast will be The Refine and Release Podcast.

Here are the key takeaways from the announcement:

  • New Name: Formerly known as Inspired by Jacqueline, the show is now the Refine and Release Podcast.

  • Consistency for Listeners: Despite the name and visual update, the content remains the same. Current subscribers do not need to take any action; new episodes will continue to...

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Today's special guest is Anny Martinez

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Are looking to better understand what it means to be confident in your voice.
  • Are looking to understand how confidence isn't about being the loudest person in the room, but about owning your story, values, and expertise.
  • Are looking to learn how having a support system can help navigate setting the right boundaries.
  • Truly want to learn how to turn challenges an...
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Today's special guest is Sheryl Hatwood

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Have experienced trauma and have never healed.
  • If God has shown you, how to turn your trauma into gifts to bless others, but you don't know where to start.
  • Are challenged with setting structures to keep you from overextending yourself and depleting your energy.
  • You feel like a wounded soul.
  • If are looking to open a business that will help others heal.
  • If you fee...
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Today's special guest is Oniki Hardtman

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Are you struggling with an unexpected diagnosis regarding your fertility journey?
  • Have experienced one or more miscarriages?
  • Are an entrepreneur and are struggling with finding balance between your fertility journey, life, and business.

This episode is a deeply rooted chat about losing hope and finding grace in the midst of darkness. This platform opens a...

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Today's special guest is Kayelani Vasquez

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Unexpected career transitions.
  • Setting intentions as you set your goals.
  • Kayelani's entrepreneurial journey, whirlwind, and great highlights.
  • Nurturing the right relationships.
  • Working through adversity.

One of the great things we discussed was how being open to the possibilities ahead of us has been the key to our success even though at times could be ch...

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Today's special guest is Jennifer MacLellan

This episode is for you, if you :

  • Are an entrepreneur with multiple roles in your life and were diagnosed with a fertility challenge, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
  • Are recently married and are planning to have a family.
  • Are career focused, and family planning is not in your immediate future.
  • Are looking to be a support system for someone you know and care.

Jennifer and I...

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Today's special guest is Yomarie Llanos

This is the episode for you if you have experience challenges in presenting your brand authentically.  Yomarie and I talked about different scenarios that illustrate how fear and external expectations can affect your brand, but we also shared insightful gems that can be explored and implemented. In addition, we discussed how its important to embrace embrace your vulnerability share your...

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Today's special guest is Ashley Marie Wood

Do you struggle with finding the right path or which idea will launch the career of your dreams? Well this episode holds a lot of insightful gems. In this chat between two successful entrepreneurs from two different generations, you will hear about some ways to step out of fear and into the entrepreneurial you have been dreaming about. Additionally, you will learn ways on how putting in the...

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Are you truly honoring yourself?

Self-talk | Boundaries | Self-Worth | Emotional Resilience

Today's special guest is Leidy Quispe

Do you find yourself running on empty all of the time? Do you know what you need to refuel yourself to keep moving forward with resilience and the energy you need to put yourself first? In today's episode, Leidy and I sat down to chat about these questions and so much more that tends to hold us from truly h...

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Today's special guest is Dr. Trisha Zehrung

In today's episode, my special guest Trisha and I touched on all three pillars: entrepreneurship, faith and infertility with an emphasis on the latter. She shared ways on deciphering what you are being told medically and trusting God to lead the way so that you can let go of things you cannot control.

There were so many nuggets, I suggest tuning in.

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Today's special guest is Sarah Wahiba Senan

In today's episode, my special guest Sarah and I discussed the importance of honing in on how you show up by auditing your own story. We also discussed why and how people get stuck in comparing themselves to others. And how much that takes away from us truly showing up as ourselves authentically. So if you are interested in taking your next steps and creating a bit impact in your growth, t...

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Today's special guest is Mandy Refvik.

In today's episode, my special guest Mandy and I share how we connected and how our journeys interconnected. I met Mandy and her then fiancé when they hired me as their wedding planner in 2013. We remained in touch here and there, but it wasn't until a few years ago when we reconnected regarding another "life event". This time it was a journey we were both familiar with, Infertility. We discuss...

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Today's special guest is Yvette Bodden.

In today's episode, my special guest Yvette and I really jumped into our chat about boundaries immediately and it turned into a really eye-opening conversation as we shared our journey through different levels of boundary-setting interactions. This was an extremely open discussion with some great pointers to be mindful of and improve your life.

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Today's special guest is Sandra Bridges. In today's episode, my special guest Sandra and I discussed the philosophy as an entrepreneur, and how that has been the foundation of Sandra's business. In our chat we discussed the importance of defining the priorities of your business, how much you pour into your business and why.  We also covered information for entrepreneurs who work with family members. We discussed different ty...

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Today's special guest is Gabby Borrero In today's episode, my special guest Gabby and I discuss community building and the importance of adopting a servant leadership mindset in order to influence communities and establish lasting relationships. Not only will you leave with tips on building those long term connections, but you will also learn the fundamentals of networking events and how important it is to attend them with intent...

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