Refocus Careers

About Refocus Careers

The #1 Woman Owned Podcast with inspiring interviews with top Executives on how they rose to the top of their careers, the lessons they learned and the advice they give. Listen to these unique tips from some of the most amazing executives on their journey: "RE-FOCUS CAREERS" www.refocuscareers.com/podcast RE-Focus Careers is your essential listen for career inspiration, real-world wisdom, and untold stories from remarkable leaders. Hosted by Angela Stephens, a 30-year Executive Search Consultant, Career coach,& Speaker. This show delivers deep dives into a vast array of professional paths. Angela uncovers the behind-the-scenes secrets of success—how top performers reached their goals, the lessons learned along the way, and advice for anyone considering a new career or seeking to excel at their current role. If you're in a season of transition or simply curious about how others thrive, subscribe to our show for unique insights and actionable guidance you won't find anywhere else.

Publisher

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

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2022

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 37 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   One Chapter Changed Everything: Dr. Karolina Pekala on Becoming a Clinical Psychologist

   Host Angela Stephens interviews Dr. Karolina Pekala, a clinical psychologist, about her unexpected journey from journalism to psychology and the crucial experiences shaping her career.

2. 

   12 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Discovering a Career in Disasters and Health With Ilan Kelman

   Professor Ilan Kelman discusses his career in disaster prevention and health with host Angela Stephens, detailing his academic journey and the rewards of connecting research to societal needs in this interview.

3. 

   16 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Becoming a Benefit Auctioneer with Dani Dotterosa

   Angela sits down with Dani Dotterosa, a Benefit Auctioneer and gala fundraising consultant, to explore the unconventional path that led her into the world of fundraising galas and live auctions. Dani shares how a collection of side hustles and a chance coffee meeting with a former Denver Bronco–turned–auctioneer launched her career on stage with a mic in hand. She explains the difference between liquidation auctioneers and benefit auctioneers, the key skills that make a great auctioneer and event coordinator, and why confidence, quick thinking, logistics, and a heart of gold all matter in this field. Dani also offers thoughtful advice to young adults who feel unsure about their career direction, encouraging them to “get the car moving,” bring excellence to every role, and seek mentorship from professionals already doing the work they’re curious about. Learn more at her website AuctionsByDani.com (http://auctionsbydani.com/)! 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 (https://www.time2refocus.com/), or book career coaching at www.refocuscareers.com (https://www.refocuscareers.com/). Listen to all episodes and catch the sister podcast, RE-Focus with Angela, at www.refocuscareers.com/podcast (https://www.refocuscareers.com/podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Inside a recent episode

One Chapter Changed Everything: Dr. Karolina Pekala on Becoming a Clinical Psychologist

Published 12 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And, you know, it's, So that was the beauty of it. It was the combination of, wow, this chapter, it really shows how we become who we are. And again, it's like a mystery to unlock. What am I struggling with? There are symptoms, but also do I want to get to the origin and the cause and to really heal? And so I think it was really that chapter, just getting assigned it, learning about it and learning more about myself and seeing how I could help other people. And then I was like, this is it. I'm going to be a psychologist. You know, that's amazing. I always say, and it's funny because people that don't know that area argue with me, and I always say your childhood impacts who you are, and it's what you do with it, and you can change the direction if it was a bad experience, but it does form us. on who we are in life and, and you can turn it to good, right? […]

Who has been a guest on Refocus Careers

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• Dr Karolina Pekala
• Ilan Kelman
• Karen Goldman

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

176,926

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

27

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