Best RE FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE Podcasts (2025)

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NEBC's Terence Murphy on Focus, Books, and Building Better Stores 25:32

12d ago25:32

25:32

In this episode of RE-Focus Careers, Angela is joined by Terence Murphy, President Emeritus and Administrator of the New England Buying Consortium (NEBC). Terence explains how NEBC brings bookstore managers, colleges, and prep schools together to collaborate on smarter buying strategies and stronger vendor relationships. Angela shares how she first…

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NEBC's Terence Murphy on Life, Leadership, and Lending a Hand 9:38

13d ago9:38

9:38

Angela welcomes back Terence Murphy, President Emeritus and Administrator of the New England Buying Consortium, for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the bookstore shelves. Terence shares his unique journey from serving in the army to becoming a key figure in the academic retail world, and why he still finds his job both meaningful a…

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Jennifer Gray Thompson Discusses Rebuilding 'After the Fire' 21:58

13d ago21:58

21:58

In this episode of RE-Focus, Angela sits down with Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO of After the Fire USA, an organization dedicated to helping communities recover in the aftermath of devastating mega fires. Jennifer shares the purpose behind her mission, offering an inside look at what survivors face in the days, weeks, and years after disaster strikes…

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Career Pivots & Purpose: Karen Goldman’s Journey to the WBDC 24:20

2M ago24:20

24:20

In this episode, Karen Goldman, Managing Director at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), shares how her career path took unexpected turns—from college aspirations to discovering her passion for supporting entrepreneurs. Karen opens up about how she first found the WBDC, what drew her to the organization, and what her day-to-day work loo…

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The Manager’s Mindset: Practical Tips from Karen Goldman 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

In this episode, Angela is joined by Karen Goldman, Managing Director of the Established Business Program and Services at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC). Karen shares her expert insights on what it takes to be an exceptional manager—starting with the hiring process. She emphasizes how thoughtful delegation, especially providing cont…

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Dr. Jessica Kriegel discusses selling your employees on your vision 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Culture Partners' Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Jessica Kriegel joins Angela to discuss the benefits of a pet, the importance of having employees buy into your vision, and how to be a better public speaker, and the song you probably haven't heard that gets her motivated for the day. Listen to their great chat about all this and much more, and visit Cu…

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Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D shares how to become a psychologist and bestselling author 13:03

6M ago13:03

13:03

Bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba joins Angela to talk about how she gets ready for her work day, how she decided to become a psychologist, how to get started if you have writing ambitions, and reveals the surprising thing she's never heard from a publisher ("No!"). Learn more about Dr. Borba at MicheleBorba.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D discusses best practices for speaking with your teen 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

Bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba joins Angela to discuss her book 'Thrivers' and how best to speak to your teens and their friends. She also shares how she seizes her day, how music can impact you and your children, and how best to determine your child's day to day needs. Learn more about Dr. Borba at MicheleBorba.com!…

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Kristie Kennedy discusses the power of Queenfidence 28:54

7M ago28:54

28:54

Angela is joined by Kristie Kennedy, the founder of Queenfidence, who talks about how women can take control and lead their best lives. She also shares what advice she'd give her younger self, how she prepares for speaking engagements, how she manages her day, and when she feels most productive during the day. Learn more about Kristie and her work …

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Dr. Justin Jacques shares how he became a counselor 12:27

8M ago12:27

12:27

gela talks with the Founder of the Human Theory Group, Dr. Justin Jacuqes, about how he went from being a passionate athlete to a career in counseling. They also talk about the day to day life of a counselor and how he manages his work/life balance in a challenging field. To learn more about Dr. Justin Jacques, visit HumanTheoryGroup.com. Hosted on…

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Dr. Justin Jacques, PHD discusses the right time to seek therapy 25:22

8M ago25:22

25:22

Angela is joined by Dr. Justin Jacques, the Chief Clinical Officer of the Human Theory Group. They discuss when people should choose to go to a clinical coach, when you should be concerned about the anxiety that's in your day to day life, tips for stress relief, including connecting face to face with friends, keeping up your movement, and managing …

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Jon Begmann talks about how he became a teacher 9:50

11M ago9:50

9:50

In this educator-focused episode, Angela talks with teacher Jon Bergmann, who shares what he wanted to be when he was growing up, how he decided to change his college major, and more. Learn more about John and his work at JonBergmann.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jon Bergmann explains why he loves teaching so much 34:04

11M ago34:04

34:04

Jon Bergmann joins Angela to discuss what students are struggling with today, how his Flipped program works and how it came to be, and the best advice for those looking to get into education. Learn more about John and his work at JonBergmann.com!

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Regina Galiyeva talks about how she became a wedding planner 26:27

1y ago26:27

26:27

Angela is joined by VegasWeddingsPlanner.com's Regina Galiyeva to talk about what were her dreams when she was growing up, she offers tips for becoming a wedding planner, and she talks about how she transitioned from being a wedding planner to also taking on event planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Regina Galiyeva discusses anticipating hurdles when event planning 26:49

1y ago26:49

26:49

Angela is joined by Regina Galiyeva, owner of VegasWeddingsPlanner.com, to discuss how she handles unexpected moments in event and wedding planning, some of the surprising things that've happened on wedding days, how she keeps wedding in a budget, and more!

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Angela shares important travel tips about networking and safety 11:53

1y ago11:53

11:53

Fresh off her own work trips, Angela shares tips on how to network with people while you're out on work trips, and she also shares some tips when exploring an area you're traveling in. These tips are essential for having a successful and safe work trip! Check out all of RE-Focus's products at our official website, including our new Academic Calenda…

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Angela shares important travel tips about networking and safety 11:54

1y ago11:54

11:54

Fresh off her own work trips, Angela shares tips on how to network with people while you're out on work trips, and she also shares some tips when exploring an area you're traveling in. These tips are essential for having a successful and safe work trip! Check out all of RE-Focus's products at our official website, including our new Academic Calenda…

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Angela's Interview on 'The Wonderful World of Different' with Dr. Ned Hallowell 24:24

1y ago24:24

24:24

We have a special treat available for everyone! Listen to Angela's interview on Dr. Ned Hallowell's 'The Wonderful World of Different' Podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts! More information about the episode can be found below: "Today’s guest is fellow podcaster, Angela Stephens, host of the RE-Focus podcast. She is the CEO of RE-Focu…

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Alexandra Clark discusses how she knew she wanted to become a chocolatier 19:27

1y ago19:27

19:27

Bon Bon Bon founder Alexandra Clark chats about how she decided to get into chocolatiering, what she initially wanted for a career when she was growing up, what she looks for when hiring new people, and what studying food science can open up for you in terms of careers Check out Bon Bon Bon and order some of her chocolate, including Alexandra's fav…

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Alexandra Clark discusses the world of being a chocolatier 29:27

1y ago29:27

29:27

Bon Bon Bon founder Alexandra Clark joins Angela to discuss how she grew interested in the world of chocolate, how a car accident helped her launch her career, how she focuses, and much more. Check out Bon Bon Bon and order some of her chocolate, including Alexandra's favorite!

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129: Dave Delaney discusses creating Wise Squirrels 37:47

1y ago37:47

37:47

Wise Squirrels founder Dave Delaney joins Angela to discuss his website, how he discovered he has ADHD, the power of pets, the effectiveness of hiring an ADHD business coach, and more. Check him out at WiseSquirrels.com as well as FutureForth.comBy RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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22: Peter Freer talks about going from martial arts to his current career 24:35

1+ y ago24:35

24:35

Angela talks to Peter Freer about what he wanted to do when he was a young adult as a career, how he decided to transition into Freer Logic and Play Attention, how he successfully works from home with his wife, and he offers advice for younger generations who don't know what career to pursue. Learn more about Peter at Freer Logic and Play Attention…

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128: Peter Freer offers practical tips to conquering fear 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

28:34

Angela is joined by Peter Freer, the creator of Freer Logic and PlayAttention.com, to discuss how he focuses for the day ahead, how to conquer fear, understanding the mechanism of worry, and how music calms him. Learn more about Peter at Freer Logic and Play Attention!By RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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127: Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider discusses the power of meditation 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

30:05

Angela is joined by Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, a licensed psychotherapist, award-winning blogger, certified coach, speaker, and corporate trainer. They discuss how to practice mindfulness and why there's a resistance to meditation, how she starts her day and focuses, why she loves meditating, conflict resolution, and more. Check out her book, Fraz…

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126: Andy Fiumefreddo discusses cybersecurity and avoiding phishing scams 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

31:17

Angela is joined by Andy Fiumefreddo, an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience and growth in IT Operations, System Architecture, Change management, and Information Risk Management. They discuss cybersecurity, how to avoid phishing scams, tips for keeping your computer and phone updated for optimal security, and more! This week's epi…

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21: Mike Bliss shares how he became a magician 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

19:20

Angela is joined by professional magician Mike Bliss, who discusses how he fell in love with being a magician and why he chose it as a career. Later, he talks about why he decided to home school his kids while juggling a career, and what career he would've pursued if not being a magician. Learn more about Mike on his website! This week's episode is…

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125: Mike Bliss discusses his life as an award-winning magician 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

21:45

Angela is joined by Mike Bliss, a magician and entertainment pick-pocketer who's performed around the world. He discusses his pick-pocketing skills, how he got his start, the challenges that COVID presented to his business, how he stays focused, and what inspires him before a show. Learn more about Mike on his website! This week's episode is sponso…

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20: Cory Rasmussen shares how he went from class clown to finance director 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

Hardy Nutritionals' Cory Rasmussen joins Angela to trace his upbringing from being a class clown in elementary school, and how high school started putting him on the right path through friends he made. He also shares his advice to younger generations who are coming up today, and his role at Hardy Nutritionals. This week's episode is sponsored by Ha…

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124: Cory Rasmussen discusses the benefits of Hardy Nutritionals 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Angela is joined by Cory Rasmussen, a finance director at Hardy Nutritionals. They discuss what Hardy Nutritionals produces and the benefits of taking their micronutrient formula products. Later, Cory shares how he starts his day, how he encourages his employees to stay motivated, and what makes Hardy Nutritionals unique. This week's episode is spo…

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123: Angela appears on 'Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Thriving With ADHD' 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

28:29

RE-Focus host Angela Stephens was thrilled to be on the Women Who Own It podcast, and we received permission to share her interview with our listeners! Be sure to follow the Women Who Own It podcast for more great interviews! There are many incredible stories of women making waves in business, all while navigating the unique journey of living with …

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122: Gabriell Gaiter discusses her tutoring business 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

Angela is joined by tutor Gabriell Gaiter, who discusses her tutoring business The Innovative Learners. They chat about how to get children to focus, how to encourage your children to be interested in receiving help from a tutor, and the evolving college landscape. Learn more about The Innovative Learners by visiting this website!…

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121: Stefanie Solomon discusses teaching empathy to children 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

22:13

In Part 2 of her chat with Stefanie Solomon, Angela and Stefanie talk about how parents can approach teaching empathy to kids, opening up a conversation between a parent and child, and the cues a child may be giving when they're in need of help. They also discuss how a child's brain develops, and the book The Color Monster. Use code NC20 for 20% of…

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19: Stefanie Solomon talks about becoming a physician assistant 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

11:54

Angela is joined by Animo Sano Psychiatry's physician assistant Stefanie Solomon and they talk about how Stefanie decided to enter this career field, the difference between a physician and physician assistant, her advice for young adults who still aren't sure what they want to do as a career, and more. Use code NC20 for 20% off our products at www.…

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121: Stefanie Solomon discusses the power of empathy 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

Angela is joined by Animo Sano Psychiatry's physician assistant Stefanie Solomon to discuss empathy versus sympathy, the power of expressing empathy, the best ways to approach conveying your feelings, how to talk to your kids about expressing sympathy, and what steps to take when you think you might need help with your mental health. Use code NC20 …

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18: Author Brenda Knight shares why she chose writing as a career 14:42

1+ y ago14:42

14:42

Brenda Knight talks about what she originally thought she would be when she was growing up, how she transitioned into writing, and if it's difficult to make money as an author. Use code NC20 for 20% off our products at www.time2refocus.com Plus Hidow International www.hidow.com has given us a promo code for our listeners to get 25% off their produc…

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120: Author Brenda Knight discusses remaining focused under writing deadlines 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

Angela is joined by author Brenda Knight to talk about how she focuses when preparing to write under deadline, what time of day works best for her for her writing, and how she organizes her spaces. Later, she offers many tips for the best ways to write a book, and they talk about the biggest genres in the literature world right now. Use code NC20 f…

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17: Allen Waldo talks about his early career ambitions, colleges degrees 23:34

2y ago23:34

23:34

Missouri APEX Accelerator Specialist Allen Waldo and Angela track Allen's path from college, to becoming the CEO of a hospital, to the role he's in today. He also shares his thoughts on college degrees for young adults in present day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Angela Stephens, a 30 year Retained Executive Search Consultant & Coach

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119: Allen Waldo offers tips for starting a business 58:53

2y ago58:53

58:53

Missouri APEX Accelerator Specialist Allen Waldo joins Angela to discuss how he focuses and has game on for a given day, how he prepares himself for meetings, the types of people he works with, tips for starting a business, and more!By RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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16: Disability: IN's Cami Turcotte, Philip DeVliegher share their early career dreams 16:53

2y ago16:53

16:53

Angela is joined by Disability: IN's Cami Turcotte (Senior Manager of Supplier Engagement) and Philip DeVliegher (VP of Supplier Diversity) to discuss what they wanted to be when they were going through college, and the differences between working for a non profit versus working for a corporation. Learn more about Disability: IN by going here! Host…

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118: Disability: IN's Cami Turcotte, Philip DeVliegher discuss becoming more disability inclusive 31:44

2y ago31:44

31:44

Angela is joined by Disability: IN's Cami Turcotte (Senior Manager of Supplier Engagement) and Philip DeVliegher (VP of Supplier Diversity) to discuss Disaibility: IN's goals, how they help businesses become more disability inclusive, how they focus, where their supplies are struggling most, and more. Learn more about Disability: IN at this link!…

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15: Dr. Anthony O. Kellum talks about starting his own business 13:41

2y ago13:41

13:41

Angela is joined by Dr. Anthony O. Kellum, President of Kellum Mortgage, a real estate entrepreneur, author, and much more. Dr. Kellum chats about his original hopes for his career in life, how perspectives in life have changed over time, his experience in starting his own business, what career he would also be interested in pursuing today, and mor…

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117: Dr. Anthony O. Kellum discusses the current home buying market 20:55

2y ago20:55

20:55

Angela is joined by Dr. Anthony O.Kellum, President of Kellum Mortgage, a real estate entrepreneur, author, and much more. They discuss advice for younger generations who are worried about the current affordability of homes, the best ways to save for the future, why he continues loving connecting people with homes, and much more. To learn more, vis…

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15: Dr. Jack Maypole talks about how he became a pediatrician 14:52

2y ago14:52

14:52

Angela talks with Dr. Jack Maypole at Director at the Comprehensive Care Program at Boston Medical Center about how he became a physician and his promise to himself, how he splits his time into thirds, if he ever considered turning his cartooning passion into a career, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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116: Dr. Jack Maypole discusses what children are struggling with today 27:30

2y ago27:30

27:30

Angela is joined by Dr. Jack Maypole, Director at the Comprehensive Care Program at Boston Medical Center. They talk about what are kids struggling with today as we transition to a post-pandemic world, the benefits of visiting a doctor for both physical and medical reasons, how physicians can better relate to their patients, what he loves about his…

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115: Tips for traveling during summer 9:01

2y ago9:01

9:01

With being in the peak summer season, Angela shares tips for traveling in the airport and other places around the country, including some tips about protecting eye glasses, and she makes several recommendations!By RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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115: How to cope with your child going back to school 6:44

2y ago6:44

6:44

Angela shares how parents can prepare for their child heading back to school, and she discusses three different dimensions depending on the age of your student.By RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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115: Rev. Lisa Barnett on bringing out your inner light 30:48

2y ago30:48

30:48

Angela is joined by Rev. Lisa Barnett,a 4 Time Int'l Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Founder of Akashic Knowing School. They discuss being a parent of kids who have ADHD, how she helps them get focused in the morning, how she stays focused in her own life, discusses her life soul plan, and much more. Learn more about Rev. Lisa Barnett and le…

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114: How students can cope with their anxiety if they get nervous going back to school 5:05

2y ago5:05

5:05

Angela discusses getting nervous about going back to school and why it’s a normal feeling to experience, and makes recommendations for conquering the school year.By RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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113: Todd Palmer discusses overcoming the addiction of work 26:47

2y ago26:47

26:47

Angela is joined by Todd Palmer, a coach and retreat facilitator at Extraordinary Advisors, and the author of From Suck to Success: A Guide to Extraordinary Entrepreneurship. He discusses what makes him a unique coach, how his lived experiences inform his work, how he coaches different types of people, how he manages his work/life balance, how to o…

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112: Sunitha Chandy Psy.D. discusses fostering relationships between parents and children 35:51

2y ago35:51

35:51

Angela is joined by Artesian Collaborative’s Sunitha Chandy, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and lead trainer, to discuss how she uses her mornings to prepare for the day, how her strategy on focusing has shifted over the years, and how to be a better person in the mornings. Finally, she provides tips for fostering a good relationship betw…

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