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Christina Armand and Bárbara Zayas are two young professionals who aspire to build a global community that is centered on transcending the constant distractions of life. Join us in refocusing our values through transparent, unfiltered conversation. Togeth


    • Dec 4, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Refocus Reflection + Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 68:59


    We started a Youtube Channel! In this finale, Christina & Bárbara reflect and expand on the themes and stories from the featured guests throughout season 2. Topics range from immigration, entrepreneurship, racism, public speaking, self-care and wellbeing.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    The Key to Public Speaking: Confronting the Weight of Being Impressive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 50:16


    Public speaking skills coach and pastor of Mount Hope Church,  Brian Krogh, reveals his insight on how to communicate effectively and deal with nerves when standing in front of a crowd. In this conversation, we elaborate on the techniques needed to be a voice that is genuine, authentic and valuable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    A First Gen's Opinion on the Border Crisis + Equal Access to Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 37:04


    Daisy Astorga is the co-founder of the “Se Vale Soñar” scholarship, a program that helps pave the way to academic success for first generation, Latinx, low-income students. In this episode, Daisy reveals how her upbringing as a daughter of a Mexican immigrant influenced her eagerness to confront issues of immigration and social justice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Identity and Representative Literature with Author Lilian Li

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 37:01


    Author of House of Koi, Lilian Li, is an advocate for diverse cultural representation in literature. Join us in a conversation where we address how lack of exposure leads to ignorance and stereotypical beliefs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Service-Based Entrepreneurship During a Global Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 41:24


    Anthony Dongfack is a professional career coach and founder of Your Golden Goals, an organization whose mission is to help young adults network successfully and efficiently. Join us as we explore entrepreneurship during COVID-19 and the upcoming U.S presidential election. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Incorporating Holiness, Purpose & Social Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 38:52


    Rosa Velez is the ex-coordinator of federal agreements in the Secretary of Finance in Aguascalientes, Mexico and a former numéraire of the Opus Dei Catholic community. In this episode, we explore the importance of decision-making in public administration as well as her dedication to finding purpose through holiness and service. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Traditional Professionalism vs Authentic Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 42:08


    Shiney James has been the Director of Orientation at Boston University for more than a decade. In this conversation, she gives interviewing tips and reveals insights on identifying potential in the professional sphere. Join us as we discuss risk-taking and its role in a career defined by authenticity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Refocus Spiritually

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 35:48


    In the most unfiltered conversation yet, Christina & Bárbara share the ways spirituality has shaped their perspectives and views of reality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Refocus Socially

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 24:14


    A dialogue on the two most important components that make up social well being: communication & relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Refocus Emotionally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 21:37


    This week we investigate and reveal the power of emotions. We first delve into the scientific functions of our emotions to then explore how we can identify, digest and communicate them effectively. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Refocus Physically

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 28:36


    Christina & Bàrbara take a moment to refocus physically and talk about the political economics of healthcare in the U.S, as well as factors that harm our overall health such as stress and our perceptions of body image. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Refocus Mentally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 27:10


    This week we explore ways to refocus mentally, from understanding the state of our inner environments to the benefits of mindfulness and meditation practices. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Intentionality Expressed Through the Dimensions of Wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 26:28


    Overview of the role that intentionality plays in our mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

    Refocusing Beyond Life's Distractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 23:36


    Join Christina and Bárbara as they launch the first episode of REFOCUS, in which they lay down the goals of the podcast and describe the journey that led them to intentional living. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/refocusthepodcast/support

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