Detroit Heroic: Dr. Olaf Kroneman on Medicine, Injustice & the Human Cost of Being Ignored

In this powerful conversation on I Am Refocused Radio, Dr. Olaf Kroneman joins Shemaiah Reed to discuss his novel Detroit Heroic, a story rooted in the turbulent world of 1967 Detroit and shaped by questions of medicine, race, gender, dignity, and justice. Dr. Kroneman remains in private medical pr…

Beyond Politics: Joe Elefante on How Democracies Form the Citizens They Need

What if the health of a democracy depends not only on its laws and institutions, but also on the kinds of people its culture helps form? In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Joe Elefante, writer, educator, musician, and author of An Endless Knot: How Democracies Fo…

Breaking Stereotypes About Christianity in Türkiye | John Cerniglia of SAT-7 USA

What does Christianity actually look like in Türkiye, and how can authentic stories challenge generations of misunderstanding? In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with John Cerniglia, President of SAT-7 USA, to discuss faith, media, Christian identity in the Middle Eas…

Doug Johnston on the 272 Emotional States That Shape Our Lives

What if our emotions are doing far more than simply making us feel happy, angry, afraid, or sad? In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Doug Johnston, author of Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart, for a fascinating conversation abou…

Donald Williams on Poverty, Faith, Education & Breaking Generational Cycles

What happens when two people can come from the same environment, face many of the same hardships, and still end up on completely different paths? In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Donald Williams, educator, author, and co-author of Born of Nothing: From White Tr…

Buy Back Your Time: Escaping Founder Prison, Father-First Leadership & Redefining Success

What happens when the business is winning, but your life is paying the price? George Rivera, founder of the Buy Back Time Formula, joins I Am Refocused Radio to unpack the hidden cost of being the founder who is always available. After helping generate hundreds of millions in online sales, includi…

Behind Masters and Vices: Gregory Mallard on Porn Addiction, Shame & the Reality of Independent Filmmaking

British independent filmmaker Gregory Mallard joins I Am Refocused Radio to discuss the story behind his feature film Masters and Vices (2025), a project that explores porn addiction and the impact it can have on motivation, anxiety, reputation, relationships, and a person’s sense of self. Gregory…

Take the Mask Off: Trevor Stevenson on Conscious Leadership, Freedom & the Power of Real Connection

What happens when leaders stop performing, take the mask off, and start doing the deeper work? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Trevor Bryce Stevenson, Human Dynamics & Experience Specialist, executive coach, retreat facilitator, adventure guide, and founder of FUNdaMENtal…

Lead by Legendary Example: Jay Jacobson on Leadership, Service & Building a Lasting Legacy

What does leadership look like when the pressure is real, people are depending on you, and there’s no room for empty words? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Jay Jacobson, LUTCF, CPC, CFSP, founder of Jacobson Professional Staffing, author, educator, entrepreneur, consultan…

Flip the Switch: Dianna Fioravanti on Authentic Leadership, Courage & Breaking Through Limits

What happens when success on paper is no longer enough, and you realize you’ve been playing it safe? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dianna Fioravanti, an executive leader, keynote speaker, leadership mentor, TEDx speaker, and author of Flip the Switch: From P…