In this inspiring conversation on Refocused Network, Shemaiah Reed sits down with David Homan — founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, co-author of the bestselling book Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World, and creator of SOAR CONNECT, a startup revolutionizing how we build and manage meaningful relationships.


Starting from a middle-class background, David built an insanely connected global network of nearly 2,000 "superconnectors" — spanning entrepreneurs, investors, artists, activists, philanthropists, and more. He shares his personal journey, the pivotal decisions that redefined his path, and the repeatable methodology he's refined over a decade to move beyond transactional networking into deep, values-driven, trust-based connections.

https://orchestratedconnecting.com/

Key highlights from the interview:

How one choice can transform your leadership and life trajectory
The principles of curiosity, vulnerability, and "honoring the chain of connections"
Building purposeful communities that drive real-world impact (mental health, climate, social justice, philanthropy, and beyond)
Launching a startup (SOAR CONNECT) to scale authentic relationship-building
Why relationships are the true currency for creating positive change

David's story is a powerful reminder: with intention, integrity, and the right system, anyone can orchestrate connections that ripple out to make the world better. If you're ready to refocus on deeper relationships and purposeful momentum, this episode will light the way.

🔥 Watch now and start building your own chain of meaningful impact.
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In this inspiring conversation on Refocused Network, Shemaiah Reed sits down with David Homan &mdash; founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, co-author of the bestselling book Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World, and creator of SOAR CONNECT, a startup revolutionizing how we build and manage meaningful relationships.
 Starting from a middle-class background, David built an insanely connected global network of nearly 2,000 "superconnectors" &mdash; spanning entrepreneurs, investors, artists, activists, philanthropists, and more. He shares his personal journey, the pivotal decisions that redefined his path, and the repeatable methodology he's refined over a decade to move beyond transactional networking into deep, values-driven, trust-based connections.
<a href="https://orchestratedconnecting.com/">https://orchestratedconnecting.com/</a>
Key highlights from the interview:
How one choice can transform your leadership and life trajectory The principles of curiosity, vulnerability, and "honoring the chain of connections" Building purposeful communities that drive real-world impact (mental health, climate, social justice, philanthropy, and beyond) Launching a startup (SOAR CONNECT) to scale authentic relationship-building Why relationships are the true currency for creating positive change
David's story is a powerful reminder: with intention, integrity, and the right system, anyone can orchestrate connections that ripple out to make the world better. If you're ready to refocus on deeper relationships and purposeful momentum, this episode will light the way.
🔥 Watch now and start building your own chain of meaningful impact. Subscribe to Refocused Network for weekly video interviews with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and change-makers sharing raw, practical insights on growth, purpose, and refocusing life &amp; work: 👉 youtube.com/@RefocusedNetwork
📌 Connect with I Am Refocused Radio: 📺 YouTube: @RefocusedNetwork 📸 Instagram: @iamrefocusedradio 📘 Facebook: @iamrefocusedradio 🌐 Website: https://www.iamrefocusedradio.com
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"I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast—it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate.

From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah’s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests—celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all.

"I Am Refocused Radio" is more than just a podcast&mdash;it's a movement of purpose-driven storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and empowers. Hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed, a calm and thoughtful creative with a background in media, music, and the arts, the show dives deep into conversations that resonate.
From a humble start in a San Antonio barbershop, Shemaiah&rsquo;s journey has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,000 interviews with a diverse array of guests&mdash;celebrities, CEOs, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Each episode offers a blend of faith, personal growth, perseverance, and hope, fostering a space where listeners can find clarity and rediscover their purpose.
Whether you&rsquo;re seeking inspiration, innovative ideas, or a moment of peace in a busy world, "I Am Refocused Radio" invites you to refocus your mind and embrace a life aligned with meaning and authenticity. Tune in to join this global community and hear the stories that connect us all.

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David Homan on Orchestrating Purposeful Networks, Trust, and Changing the World

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 both on and off screen.

Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.

Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.

Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPT Bue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood.

Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood & Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.

Having proven himself as an actor, White would make his directorial debut with the action film Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest stars in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third install, Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2.

As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America.

Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters

ABOUT OSCAR SHAW, AVAILABLE NOW ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND

After retiring from the police force, a relentless detective haunted by the tragic loss of his closest friend sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance, seeking redemption and fighting to restore justice to the streets he once swore to protect.

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMlCJQ2SefU  

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 both on and off screen.
Born November 10th in Brooklyn, New York, it was after watching the movie Five Fingers of Death, Michael's interest in the martial arts began. At the tender age seven, Michael started taking weekly Japanese Jujitsu classes to stay focused while growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn. By age eight, Michael's family relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he studied the Shotokan and Kyokushin forms of karate and earned his first black belt by age 13. Upton graduating from Bridgeport's Central High School, Michael went on to further his education, first attending Southern Connecticut and then UConn. While winning multiple championships as a national martial arts competitor, Michael became a Special Education teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport.
Bitten by the acting bug in college, while teaching, Michael began auditioning for commercials and acting gigs on weekends and summer breaks. Michael landed the lead role of Tom Robinson in the first Off-Broadway adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring opposite Tony Award Winner George Grizzard. Shortly after, Michael began landing jobs in commercials and guest starring roles on television shows and films; he eventually left teaching and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career full-time.
Before long, Michael would go on to guest star on such hit television shows as Saved by the Bell, Martin, NYPT Bue, and CSI. Proving his acting ability, Michael would soon be cast for the lead role of legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the HBO biopic Tyson which solidified his legitimacy as a dramatic actor in Hollywood.
Michael was then cast to play the title character in the movie Spawn which came with the distinction of being the first black superhero in a major motion picture. As white cemented his Hollywood status as a bonafide action star, more diverse roles emerged that allowed him to showcase his physical prowess as well as display his on-screen charisma and comedic ability in such films as Exit Wounds, Undisputed 2, Silver Hawk, Blood &amp; Bone, Black Dynamite and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too playing opposite Tasha Smith. The two would ignite such on-screen chemistry, they would go on to start together in the long running OWN Network series, For Better or Worse.
Having proven himself as an actor, White would make his directorial debut with the action film Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown, in which he also starred. Based on the cult film Black Dynamite which White created and starred, he would go on to write and produce the hit animated television series bearing the same name. He would also win over audiences in a string of films, including Chain of Command, Chocolate City, Skin Trade, and Falcon Rising. He also guest stars in the recurring role of Ben Turner / Bronze Tiger on The CW hit series Arrow. He is currently directing and starring in Sony Pictures third install, Never Back Down 3: No Surrender, and will also reprise his role as Princeton in the upcoming Chocolate City 2.
As a martial artist, in 2013 Michael achieved his 8th black belt from mentor and legendary undefeated kick-boxing champion, Bill "Superfood" Wallace and was honored by Black Belt Magazine as their 2014 Man of the Year. Continuing the legacy of such greats as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael is now the #1 martial arts action star in in America.
Michael Jai White resides in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Gillian White and their three daughters
ABOUT OSCAR SHAW, AVAILABLE NOW ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND
After retiring from the police force, a relentless detective haunted by the tragic loss of his closest friend sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance, seeking redemption and fighting to restore justice to the streets he once swore to protect.
Here's the trailer:
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Michael Jai White, star of the new thriller Oscar Shaw, now available On Digital & On Demand

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 what she learned early that still drives her leadership today: people don’t want excuses, they want solutions, and they want to feel heard.

This episode gets into the stuff most employees never see, like the pressure executives carry, the stress behind toxic work environments, and why HR must align with revenue, growth goals, and the real mission of the company. Kelly also breaks down why onboarding is a game-changer, how trust collapses inside a toxic culture, and the warning signs that your people strategy is drifting away from your business goals.

🔗 Learn more about Kelly Price and Thrive HR: thrivehrkc.com

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&rsquo;s done right, not just &ldquo;paperwork and payroll.&rdquo; Kelly shares her journey from Marriott International to becoming a VP of HR, and what she learned early that still drives her leadership today: people don&rsquo;t want excuses, they want solutions, and they want to feel heard. This episode gets into the stuff most employees never see, like the pressure executives carry, the stress behind toxic work environments, and why HR must align with revenue, growth goals, and the real mission of the company. Kelly also breaks down why onboarding is a game-changer, how trust collapses inside a toxic culture, and the warning signs that your people strategy is drifting away from your business goals. 🔗 Learn more about Kelly Price and Thrive HR: thrivehrkc.com

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

Award-winning author, humanitarian, and Orphans Africa founder M.E. Torrey joins I Am Refocused Radio to share the powerful journey behind her novel Fox Creek—a deeply researched and emotionally transformative work that brings to light the lived experiences of enslaved people in America and the untold intersections of history.

What began as a completely different book idea turned into a 30-year calling after visiting plantations in Louisiana and confronting the disconnect between the glorified narratives of the past and the truth that powered them. Through years of primary-source research, M.E. Torrey wrestled with history, identity, faith, and the question of joy—discovering how storytelling can become a tool for healing, unity, and honest cultural reflection.

Beyond literature, her mission continues globally through Orphans Africa, a nonprofit that has built multiple schools in Tanzania and empowered children through education, sustainability, and opportunity—creating generational impact.

Learn more about M.E. Torrey: metorrey.com

Award-winning author, humanitarian, and Orphans Africa founder M.E. Torrey joins I Am Refocused Radio to share the powerful journey behind her novel Fox Creek&mdash;a deeply researched and emotionally transformative work that brings to light the lived experiences of enslaved people in America and the untold intersections of history. What began as a completely different book idea turned into a 30-year calling after visiting plantations in Louisiana and confronting the disconnect between the glorified narratives of the past and the truth that powered them. Through years of primary-source research, M.E. Torrey wrestled with history, identity, faith, and the question of joy&mdash;discovering how storytelling can become a tool for healing, unity, and honest cultural reflection. Beyond literature, her mission continues globally through Orphans Africa, a nonprofit that has built multiple schools in Tanzania and empowered children through education, sustainability, and opportunity&mdash;creating generational impact. Learn more about M.E. Torrey: metorrey.com

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