{"podcast":{"title":"I Am Refocused Radio","slug":"i-am-refocused-radio-225790","podcast_index_feed_id":225790,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/2671113/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/i-am-refocused-podcasts-show","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e49aa8bd5b523022e1ec6fb802751f40.jpg","author":"I Am Refocused Radio","episode_count":1000,"summary":"I Am Refocused Radio is a purpose-driven interview platform hosted by Shemaiah A. Reed. Through meaningful conversations with leaders, creatives, visionaries, and extraordinary everyday people who are shaping culture with intention, the show highlights stories rooted in faith, resilience, personal growth, and authentic real-life experience. What began in a San Antonio barbershop has grown into a global platform featuring over 1,600 interviews. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with what truly matters—beyond trends, noise, and surface-level success. Built on the core belief that stories have the power to heal, unite, and awaken purpose, I Am Refocused Radio creates space for honest dialogue and thoughtful reflection that restores perspective, challenges thinking, and encourages perseverance. Whether you’re a creative searching for direction, a leader navigating responsibility, or someone moving through a season of transition, this podcast serves as a grounded reset—intentional, authentic, and deeply human. Hosted by Shemaiah A. 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