Best Acdbe Podcasts (2025)

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Chelsea Suitos on Bold Pivots and Career Wins 20:18

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3M ago20:18

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Angela sits down with Chelsea Suitos, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at Spree AI, for a candid look at her impressive career journey—from the world of athletics to key roles at Meta, TikTok, TEMU, and now Spree AI. Chelsea opens up about how her family inspired her career pivot, how she landed her role at TEMU, and the lessons she lear…

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

5M ago9:38

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

6M ago24:20

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

10M ago13:03

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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! Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers fo…

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

1y ago12:27

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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. Subscribe…

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

1+ y ago9:50

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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! Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela Stephens. Discover productivity too…

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

1+ y ago26:27

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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. Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela…

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

1+ y ago11:53

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

1+ y ago19:27

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

1+ y ago24:35

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

2y ago19:20

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

2y ago20:44

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

2y ago11:54

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

2y 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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17: Allen Waldo talks about his early career ambitions, colleges degrees 23:34

2y ago23:34

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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. Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela Stephens. Discover productivity tools a…

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

2y ago16:53

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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! Subs…

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

2+ y ago14:52

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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. Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with A…

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14: Angela Shares Tips For Families This Summer 7:40

2+ y ago7:40

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When kids are out of school, they need some guidance to stay busy, happy, and a good member of the family. Our host Angela shares tips on how to make sure your kids have a great summer, and how to transition them in and out of the school years. Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela Stephens. Discover productivi…

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13: Art Markman discusses the benefits of being a teacher in higher education 33:35

2+ y ago33:35

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Art Markman, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs at University of Texas - Austin, returns to our podcasts to discuss his career in higher education! He discusses how he settled on his field, what to consider if you're thinking about taking a semester off of college, the day in the life of a college professor, the best part of being a professor, and wh…

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12: Eric Maisel talks about how he became a creativity coach 9:18

2+ y ago9:18

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Creativity Coach Eric Maisel joins Angela to talk about how he came to realize he wanted to pursue the field, what he initially thought his life would be like, tips on the best ways to learn, and what his day to day life looks like in his field. Check Eric out online at EricMaisel.com! Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights…

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11: Dr. Sara Bauer explains how to get into dentistry 20:16

3y ago20:16

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Angela is joined by Dr. Sara Bauer DDS to talk about how she decided to pursue a career in dentistry, how she came up in the industry, the importance of maintaining your education, what life is like as a dentist, what different fields in dentistry are available, and more! Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela S…

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10: Darold Sauber shares tips on how to become an engineer 21:31

3y ago21:31

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Angela is joined by Darold Sauber, her husband and a business development executive, to explain his engineering background and to answer questions on that field. He shares how to know if it's the right path for you, the perks of the job, what engineering companies look for when hiring, and what his dream career is. Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for…

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10: Marisa LaScala discusses how she got into her writing career 17:36

3y ago17:36

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Senior Parenting Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Marisa LaScala, offers listeners an inside look at the magazine she works for, advice for those looking to get into journalism, her favorite parts of being a writer, and how she got into her writing career. Follow Marisa on Twitter and find her articles on Good Housekeeping! Subscribe to RE-Foc…

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9: Les Steed discusses a day in the life of a journalist 27:21

3y ago27:21

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This week, Angela is joined by writer and journalist Les Steeds, who through the lens of his experience with ADHD discusses what it’s like in the real world as a journalist. Les explains how he ended up in journalism and what it takes to survive in such a competitive field, how he was able to get involved in his community through his career, and ho…

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8: Peter Shankman discusses how to be your own worst boss 11:35

3y ago11:35

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This week, Angela is joined by podcast host, speaker, and entrepreneur Peter Shankman. Peter explains how he weaved his way through different stages of entrepreneurship, the reason why decided to hire an assistant to handle his schedule, and how he’s able to juggle his different businesses by being his own worst boss. Peter Shankman's Novel: Faster…

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7: Jay Faber discusses how to learn self-discipline 14:37

3y ago14:37

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Angela’s guest this week is an Amen’s Clinics certified psychiatrist, Jay Faber, who details his journey into how he became a psychiatrist and the daily routine he goes through, what interested him in psychiatry over psychology, and the advice he would give to college students experiencing independence for the first time. Subscribe to RE-Focus Care…

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5: Brian Upton discusses his day to day as a college counselor 27:37

3y ago27:37

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Angela is joined by the Director of Counseling Services at Evangel University, Brian Upton, who offers his professional advice on dealing with career indecision as a college counselor, the role that he thinks a degree plays in a student’s motivation, and what a good candidate for his job would look like. Learn more about Brian and Evangel Universit…

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6: Erik Strid shares how to become a financial adviser 26:04

3y ago26:04

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Angela is joined by Concentus Wealth Advisor's Founding Principal, Erik Strid. He discusses what degrees are of interest to financial firms today, his thoughts on the need for continuing education, what you need to make it in this type of career. Later he shares insight into Concentus Wealth Advisor's hiring process and what other career path he wa…

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3: Mary Haiar discusses entering a baking career 20:04

3y ago20:04

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YouTube baker Mary Haiar joins Angela to talk about how she pivoted from being a hair stylist to being a popular baker on YouTube, what it used to be like to build a client list before social media, and why she made the decision to change careers. She also talks about some of the challenges you face on YouTube and the type of audiences she reaches.…

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2: Rick Elmore discuss what it takes to become an Entrepreneur 21:40

3+ y ago21:40

21:40

Angela is joined this week by former NFL Player turned business entrepreneur, Rick Elmore, who discusses his experience in transitioning from being a professional full-time NFL Football Player, to working in medical sales, to eventually starting his own business, Simply Noted. Rick explains why he believes that sports play an important part in chil…

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1: David Neeleman discusses why he decided to get into the world of airlines 9:35

3+ y ago9:35

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David Neeleman, the founder of several airlines including JetBlue, joins Angela to talk about why he decided to get into the airline industry, tips for those who are interested in getting into the same line of work, the careers you can pursue in air travel, and what he would be doing professionally if it weren't for his work in the air. Subscribe t…

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Welcome to Refocusing On Your New Career! 0:46

3+ y ago0:46

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See what to expect in RE-Focus: The Creative Office's new podcast, Refocusing On Your New Career! Subscribe to RE-Focus Careers for more in-depth career insights with Angela Stephens. Discover productivity tools and focus-friendly resources at www.time2refocus.com, or book career coaching at www.refocuscareers.com. Listen to all episodes and catch …

Acdbe Podcasts

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Refocus Careers

Angela Stephens, a 30 year Retained Executive Search Consultant & Career Coach

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Chelsea Suitos on Bold Pivots and Career Wins 20:18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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14: Angela Shares Tips For Families This Summer 7:40

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13: Art Markman discusses the benefits of being a teacher in higher education 33:35

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12: Eric Maisel talks about how he became a creativity coach 9:18

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11: Dr. Sara Bauer explains how to get into dentistry 20:16

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10: Darold Sauber shares tips on how to become an engineer 21:31

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10: Marisa LaScala discusses how she got into her writing career 17:36

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9: Les Steed discusses a day in the life of a journalist 27:21

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8: Peter Shankman discusses how to be your own worst boss 11:35

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7: Jay Faber discusses how to learn self-discipline 14:37

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5: Brian Upton discusses his day to day as a college counselor 27:37

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6: Erik Strid shares how to become a financial adviser 26:04

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3: Mary Haiar discusses entering a baking career 20:04

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2: Rick Elmore discuss what it takes to become an Entrepreneur 21:40

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1: David Neeleman discusses why he decided to get into the world of airlines 9:35

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Welcome to Refocusing On Your New Career! 0:46