When News Breaks: Carol Lin on 9/11, War Zones, and Finding Herself Beyond the Headlines

CNN anchor Carol Lin is at the height of her career after becoming the first network journalist to break the news of the 9/11 attacks.  A month later, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a Taliban sniper along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, a stark reminder of the sacrifices she made to su…

Leading Through the Heat: Fire Captain Mark Andrew on Real Leadership Under Pressure

When the alarm sounds, there’s no time for theory—only truth. Fire Captain Mark Andrew joins I Am Refocused Radio to break down what leadership really looks like when lives are on the line. Drawing from decades in the fire service, Mark shares hard-earned lessons that separate leaders people trust …

‘Spacewoman’: Discipline, Leadership, and the Career of Eileen Collins

ABOUT SPACEWOMAN SPACEWOMAN, a doc about Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft, and directed by Hannah Berryman lands in theaters beginning March 20th and will be in select theaters nationwide. Eileen's journey, from her working-class beginnings in Elmira, NY, to break…

Zolal Habibi - Iran at a Turning Point: Why the Iranian People Must Decide Their Future

Iran may be entering one of the most pivotal moments in its modern history. As tensions rise and voices for change grow louder, a powerful message is emerging from inside and outside the country: the future of Iran must be determined by the Iranian people themselves, not by the ruling regime and no…

War Without Humanity: Conflict in the post-Human Era | Dr. Daniel M. Gerstein

“Everyone who might believe you can substitute robots for soldiers on the battlefield needs to read this book.” — General Wesley K. Clark, U.S. Army (Ret.), Former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe In this gripping episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with national security expert Dr. Danie…

Hans Charles & Menelek Lumumba: hosts & co-creators of podcast The A Building

ABOUT THE A BUILDING iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment Launch "The A Building" - A Riveting New Documentary Podcast About the Student Uprising That Reshaped Historically Black Colleges and Universities New Series Recounts How a Group of Morehouse College Students in 1969, Including a Young …

Leading Texas Forward: Melva Rivera Perez's Fight for Families

Tune in to I Am Refocused Radio with host Shemaiah Reed for an energizing conversation with LTC Melva Rivera Perez (Ret.), Republican candidate for Texas House District 119. As a proven leader bringing Army discipline to Austin, Melva breaks down her campaign's core mission: safer streets, stronger…

From Battlefield to Purpose: LTC Melva Rivera Perez (Ret.) on Turning Service into Strength

Join host Shemaiah Reed on I Am Refocused Radio as we sit down with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Melva Rivera Perez for an inspiring dive into her personal journey. With 28 years of military service leading troops through challenges and triumphs, Melva shares pivotal moments that shaped her…

Michael Jai White, star of the new thriller Oscar Shaw, now available On Digital & On Demand

MICHAEL JAI WHITE BIO A highly trained martial artist and actor, Michael Jai White has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and international box office sensation. With his dynamic personality, agile abilities and a physique of a bodybuilder, Michael has earned respect for his versatile talents bot…

Onboarding, Accountability, and Culture by Design | Kelly Price, Founder of Thrive HR

In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Kelly Price, Founder of Thrive HR, for a real-world conversation about what HR looks like when it’s done right, not just “paperwork and payroll.” Kelly shares her journey from Marriott International to becoming a VP of HR, and w…