I Am Refocused Radio

I Am Refocused Radio

I Am Refocused Radio is a purpose-driven interview platform hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, featuring meaningful conversations with leaders, creatives, visionaries, and extraordinary everyday people who are shaping culture with intention. What began in a San Antonio barbershop has grown into a global platform with over 1,000 interviews, highlighting stories rooted in faith, resilience, personal growth, and real-life experience. Each episode is designed to help listeners slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with what truly matters—beyond trends, noise, and surface-level success. This show is built on one core belief: stories have the power to heal, unite, and awaken purpose. Through honest dialogue and thoughtful reflection, I Am Refocused Radio creates space for conversations that restore perspective, challenge thinking, and encourage perseverance. Whether you’re a creative searching for direction, a leader navigating responsibility, or someone moving through a season of transition, this podcast serves as a reset—grounded, intentional, and real. This isn’t just a show. It’s a growing movement to refocus the world, one story at a time. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed Watch full episodes on YouTube: Refocused Network Contact: admin@iamrefocusedradio.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Episodes

January 8, 2026 6 mins
ABOUT POLAR WAR
POLAR WAR: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic by Kenneth R. Rosen (January 6, 2026/$29.00 hardcover) offers a blend of travelogue and frontline reporting that reveals how climate change, military ambition, and economic opportunity are transforming the Arctic into the epicenter of a new cold war in which the planet's great powers are struggling for dominance.Russian spies. Nuclear submar...
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New year, new purpose. In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed interviews Julie Calabro Bellingham, founder of Deux Mains—a humanitarian entrepreneur who turned the 2010 Haiti earthquake response into a global, Fairtrade-verified luxury brand. Julie shares the moment that changed everything—“I don’t want money, I need a job”—and how it sparked a 16-year mission built on dignity through work, not charity.

They unp...
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In the first episode of 2026, I Am Refocused Radio host Shemaiah Reed sits down with war-winning soccer coach, disability advocate, and author Scott Martin. Scott shares his powerful journey through a life-threatening illness, amputation, depression, and rebuilding his life through coaching, music, and purpose. From surviving Group A strep and necrotizing fasciitis to adopting five children and writing his new book Play From Your H...
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Fashion Week may spotlight bold heels, sculpted silhouettes, and statement accessories—but once the runway lights fade, a deeper question remains: what are these trends doing to our bodies? Dr. Sherry McAllister, president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole-Being for Optimal Living and Longevity, brings more than 25 years of clinical expertise to the conversation. Afte...
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After 35 years behind the scenes of some of television’s most iconic reality shows, Rusty Austin has traded cameras for crayons—and the result is pure magic for young readers. Drawing on decades of storytelling experience from top-rated series like Hell’s Kitchen, Survivor, Big Brother, COPS, and Nanny 911, Austin now creates illustrated children’s books that blend playful poetry, fascinating animal facts, and hands-on creativity. ...
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Gerald Jones and Kevin Clark's friendship goes back over 20 years, to the night they first met backstage at the Academy Awards. Their bond grew through creativity, shared values, and a deep desire to make a difference. Together, they later won an Emmy Award for a public service announcement addressing school gun violence - a project that reflected their heart for inspiring hope and protecting the next generation.Beyond their work i...
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December 18, 2025 6 mins
Aiden Ross - TEAM NIALL

Age: 20

Hometown: College Station, TX

Resident: College Station, TX

Aiden grew up in the same college town where he currently studies engineering at Texas A&M. Now entering his sophomore year, he's a proud member of the elite a cappella group HardChord DynaMix, where he's honed his skills in harmony and performance. Aiden's love for music began with school musicals, family sing-alongs and learning to play t...
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Jane Muir is a powerhouse business law attorney and the managing shareholder of J. Muir & Associates, P.A. in Coral Gables, Florida, where she blends sharp legal strategy with genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs and organizations thrive. Recognized repeatedly as a Super Lawyer and honored among Miami’s 20 Under 40 Emerging Leaders, Jane brings deep expertise in commercial litigation, contracts, corporate formation, and ge...
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael Johnson, President of the Slavic Gospel Association, to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine as families face freezing temperatures, widespread power outages, and nonstop uncertainty.

With over 40% of Ukraine’s power infrastructure destroyed, millions are struggling to survive without consistent heat or electricity. Through the Heat and Hope campaign, Slavic Gospel ...
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Founder & President

Adrien began his career in business development, spending a decade working across healthcare, technology, and education. But in 2007, a mission trip to Haiti with his wife, Cynthia, shifted everything. The experience ignited a deeper calling and opened his eyes to the impact of showing up for vulnerable children.

For the next three years, Adrien volunteered with The Global Orphan Project, gaining firsthand ins...
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On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, I sit down with the insightful speaker and entrepreneur Pam Dwyer—founder of the Delay the Binge™ Collective and creator of the “Plus One Theory.” She opens up about her journey breaking free from cycles of emotional eating, perfectionism, and overdrive, and reveals how the simple act of pausing became a powerful gateway to clarity, calm, and aligned living. Whether you’re an overachiever ca...
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On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, I sit down with visionary author, speaker-coach, and business strategist Patty Aubery — the force behind the billion-dollar brand Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, President of The Canfield Training Group and author of 14 New York Times bestselling books. We dive deep into her journey from navigating big business to guiding speakers, authors, and trainers to confidently share their stor...
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ABOUT SCOTT JENNINGS AND A REVOLUTION OF COMMON SENSE
More than a play-by-play of executive orders and media showdowns, Jennings's book provides a sharp, surprising look at how Trump moved fast, broke norms, and reframed the political debate around a single question: What makes sense? His combination of sharp political acumen and unmatched access makes A REVOLUTION OF COMMON SENSE essential reading for anyone wanting to understand t...
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Michael Delisser’s journey into the world of leadership began at just 15 years old, sitting quietly in the back of his father’s coaching sessions with Fortune 100 executives. These were elite leaders—brilliant, successful, respected—yet many had been fired for the same reason: ineffective communication. Watching top-tier professionals struggle to unlearn poor habits sparked a passion in him that would shape his life’s work. Today, ...
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November 11, 2025 9 mins
Ralph Edwards - TEAM SNOOP Age: 30 Hometown: Fresno, CA Resident: Fresno, CA Ralph's love for music began at age 3, inspired by his late grandfather, known as Honey Grandpa. After losing his grandfather at age 7, Ralph began finding comfort and inspiration in signs of his presence. Initially focused on sports, the college choir at Fresno City College redirected his path, giving him opportunities to tour France and compete in local ...
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November 11, 2025 8 mins
Toni Lorene - TEAM SNOOP Age: 28 Hometown: Houston, TX Resident: Los Angeles, CA Toni may be new to The Voice stage, but her voice has captivated millions, most notably as the beloved Toni on "Cocomelon," where she recorded episodes and hundreds of songs from her closet-turned-studio. Raised in a musical home in Houston, she began performing at age 4 in church, dance recitals, and theater. Studying musical theater at the University...
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November 11, 2025 5 mins
Max Chambers - TEAM BUBLÉ - MIC DROP Age: 14 Hometown: Shreveport, LA Resident: Shreveport, LA Max has been singing since the age of 2, first finding his voice in church and performing with his grandmother's gospel quartet, the Chariots of Fire. Surrounded by a musical family of singers and musicians, he developed a deep love for performing early on. In 2023, he won a local competition singing "Who's Loving You" by the Jackson 5, a...
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In this powerful episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed speaks with Dr. Peter Kowey — world-renowned cardiologist, researcher, and author of Failure to Treat — about the truth behind America’s broken healthcare system. Drawing from five decades of experience and mentorship under Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Bernard Lown, Dr. Kowey pulls no punches in exposing how bureaucracy, greed, and systemic neglect have turned m...
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In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Athena Brownson — a former professional skier turned top Colorado real estate agent — whose story of resilience and reinvention will leave you inspired. After enduring nine knee surgeries, two neck operations, and a battle with chronic Lyme disease, Athena refused to let pain define her. Instead, she turned adversity into fuel, building a thriving business a...
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    In this urgent and eye-opening conversation, practicing OB/GYN Dr. Ingrid Skop, Medical Director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, joins the show to expose the hidden medical realities behind chemical abortions — and the dangers that many women are never told. As the FDA quietly authorizes a new generic abortion pill, Dr. Skop brings decades of frontline experience to explain what’s really happening inside emergency rooms across t...
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