The Refinery Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Westley Arden Morris — a survivor, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur whose life story is as raw as it is inspiring. Wes grew up surrounded by violence, addiction, and instability, battled his own demons starting in his teens, and even found himself homeless and hopeless in North Philadelphia. Yet through grit, spiritual calling, and relentless self‑rebuilding, he turned his life around — growing multiple businesses, earning prestigious awards, and helping thousands of others believe what once seemed impossible is now possible.Wes gets real about pain, transformation, identity, resilience, and what it looks like to pedal through life even when everything feels stacked against you. Expect honesty, tough lessons, and motivation that hits where it matters.Get the book and connect with Wes.https://www.westleymorris.com/keep-pedaling

In this inspiring episode, Rick Burris sits down with master coach and founder of The Coaching Group Inc., Karl Pister, to explore a 35+ year journey through behavioral science, counseling, and high-impact executive coaching—especially within the complex, ever-changing world of healthcare.From early lessons in grief therapy to helping hospital executives lead through crisis, Karl shares candid insights about leadership, faith, generational change, and why deep learning still matters in a fast-paced world. He opens up about how spiritual nudges shaped his business, the unexpected pivot into healthcare coaching, and what it truly means to sharpen the saw.Whether you're a coach, executive, or curious leader, Karl’s wisdom will help you reflect on your own path and inspire you to keep growing.🔑 In This Episode:The leap from clinical counseling to business coachingWhy healthcare needs value-driven leadership now more than everNavigating multigenerational dynamics in today’s workplaceWhat 32,000+ hours of listening taught Karl about human behaviorInvesting in personal growth — even when the ROI isn’t obvious🔗 Connect with Karl Pister:🌐 Website: https://www.coachinggroupinc.com/🎧 Podcast: https://podcast.coachinggroupinc.com/📩 Contact The Refinery PodcastEmail: [email protected]: https://www.leadersfuel.comJoin the conversation: #TheRefineryPodcast🔔 Don’t forget to follow, share, and subscribe to The Refinery Podcast wherever you listen!

In this powerful and heart-forward conversation, Rick sits down with Barbara Britt, a dynamic Culture Strategist, speaker, coach, and former educator with 37 years of experience in shaping leadership from the ground up. As President of B.Britt, LLC and a John Maxwell Executive Director, Barbara brings her signature energy and authenticity to the mic, unpacking the foundations of a truly empowered culture.From leading national champion cheer squads to shaping the leadership DNA of companies, military bases, and communities, Barbara shares how emotional intelligence, DISC profiling, and radical listening can unlock untapped potential in any organization. This isn’t just theory—it’s strategy wrapped in empathy, delivered with contagious passion.Barbara challenges us to ask: How do people feel on Sunday about going to work on Monday? If the answer isn’t excitement, it’s time to reimagine the culture.You’ll hear:The origin story of Barbara’s role as a Culture StrategistWhy culture isn’t built by accident—it must be crafted with intentionHer “Undo List” framework for eliminating energy drainersHow she empowers teams from the custodian to the CEOStories that will move you—and make you rethink how people feel at workWhether you're leading a business, a team, or a classroom, Barbara’s insights are a masterclass in people-first transformation.🔗 Connect with Barbara Britt🌐 Website: www.barbarabritt.com📧 President, B.Britt, LLC🎙️ Culture Strategist | John Maxwell Executive Director🎤 Motivational Speaker | Business Consultant🧠 Human Behavioral Consultant (DISC) | Empowered Living Administrator💡 Love what you’re hearing?Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more leaders like you build stronger, more empowered cultures.

In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick sits down with Lori Enskyy, a missionary, counselor, and co-laborer in gospel and humanitarian efforts alongside her husband, Oleh Enskyy. Together, they’ve devoted their lives to ministering to the people of Ukraine—through war, displacement, and hardship.

Lori shares her remarkable path from being called to missions as a teenager in North Carolina to working in drug rehabilitation centers and church planting in Ukraine. She opens up about the heartbreaking realities of the war, the refugee crisis, and how she and Oleh transformed their church into a shelter for fleeing families—equipped through community support and unwavering faith.

You’ll also hear about their current mission work, including:

• Ongoing humanitarian and gospel aid efforts in Ukraine

• Support for orphans and displaced families

• The growth of “Ukrainian Oasis”—a global network of Bible studies and churches for Ukrainian refugees in cities like Raleigh, Washington DC, Hollywood FL, and across Europe

This episode is a profound look at how faith and resilience can meet devastation with healing, and how every listener can play a part.

🔗 Support the Enskyy family and their ministry:

• Personal Support: https://secure.finalfrontiers.world/Donation/olegandlorienskyy/

• Ukrainian Gospel & Humanitarian Aid: https://secure.finalfrontiers.world/Donation/ukraineministry-1/

• Ukrainian Oasis (Church Planting): https://secure.finalfrontiers.world/Donation/UkrainianOasis/

🙏 Pray for a just end to the war in Ukraine.
🎧 Listen now—and be moved to hope, help, and action.

After years of preparation, Burt and Dr. Alicia Villarreal of BAABCO Leadership Consulting step into the studio to share their unique blend of leadership development and sales strategy. From the psychology of prospecting to helping leaders overcome fear, procrastination, and inconsistency, this episode is a masterclass in both professional growth and personal transformation.Together, Burt and Alicia break down “The Art of Professional Prospecting” and their game-changing 10x10 framework—a daily system designed to build consistent momentum in sales. They also discuss the emotional intelligence behind real leadership, how to shift a team from “not-yets” and “nevers” into “models,” and why being a value-driven consultant matters more than ever in today’s marketplace.Connect with Burt on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burt-villarreal-49355984?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app🔥 Whether you’re in sales, leadership, or building a legacy, this episode offers strategic insights you won’t want to miss.

In this compelling episode of The Refinery Podcast, host Rick Burris welcomes back Laurel Johnson, a master negotiator and sales expert with over 40 years of experience in sales, negotiation, and business brokerage. Laurel, often called the “deal whisperer”, has spent nearly two decades training negotiators worldwide, helping individuals and businesses navigate high-stakes deals with confidence and strategy.

Join us as we explore:

✔️ The key differences between sales and negotiation—and why mastering both is crucial for success.

✔️ How emotional intelligence and strategic communication transform negotiations.

✔️ Why most people unknowingly negotiate poorly—and how to turn the tables in your favor.

✔️ Real-world negotiation insights from Laurel’s career in corporate sales, business brokerage, and global deal-making.

✔️ Practical techniques to disarm conflicts, uncover mutual goals, and lead negotiations to win-win outcomes.

Laurel shares her journey from being an award-winning sales professional to becoming a sought-after negotiation trainer, working with global corporations and small businesses alike. Her approach isn’t about manipulation, it’s about clarity, leadership, and creating lasting agreements that benefit all parties.

🎧 Listen now and elevate your negotiation game!

📌 Connect with Laurel Johnson🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-johnson-3465b0/

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In this powerful episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with internationally recognized hypnotist, speaker, and author Scott Schmaren to discuss the transformative power of the mind. Scott shares his deeply personal journey from struggling with obesity and self-doubt to becoming a leading expert in hypnosis and human potential.

Scott reveals the techniques he used to lose nearly 200 pounds and keep it off for over 15 years, how he rewired his subconscious mind for success, and how hypnosis can help you break through mental barriers to achieve your goals. His insights have been featured on Oprah, The Howard Stern Show, Fox News, Coast to Coast Radio, and more.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to level up, an athlete seeking peak performance, or someone battling personal limitations, Scott’s wisdom will help you reprogram your mindset for lasting success. Tune in for a life-changing conversation that might just be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for!

Connect with Scott Schmaren:
🌐 Website: www.ScottSchmaren.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 847-331-5848

🎧 Listen now and start your journey to transformation!

 We sit down with Diane Burton, a dedicated Women’s Coach and motivational speaker. Diane shares her inspiring journey from being bullied as a child due to her weight to becoming an empowering coach who has helped countless women embrace their wholeness in Christ.

Diane, a TEDx speaker and author of The Master’s Masterpiece, provides insights into her 54-year weight-release journey, overcoming toxic thoughts, and building a fulfilling spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial life. She also discusses her innovative programs like the Wisdom Board Workshop and the 31-Day Women’s Wisdom Walk, designed to help women grow in God’s wisdom and embrace their identity as His masterpiece.

🎧 Tune in to hear Diane's story of resilience, faith, and transformation, and learn practical tips on releasing limiting beliefs, cultivating gratitude, and finding your purpose.

Connect with Diane Burton:
🌐 Website: www.coachdianeburton.com
📘 Facebook: Diane Petty Burton
🔗 LinkedIn: Coach Diane Burton
📸 Instagram: @coachdianeburton

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Welcome Naomi and Rami Bareket, Master NLP Trainers, entrepreneurs, and authors of the Meta Thinking Persuasion book series. Originally from Israel, Naomi and Rami share their journey from running a successful eight-figure business to dedicating their lives to helping entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their full potential through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

With over 30 years of entrepreneurship experience and a deep understanding of Kabbalah wisdom, they discuss how NLP can transform communication, eliminate limiting beliefs, and create a more resourceful mindset. Learn how to overcome internal conflicts, break through mental barriers, and lead with clarity and purpose. Naomi and Rami also explore the role of ethical persuasion and the importance of aligning personal and professional values.

🎧 Tune in to discover practical NLP techniques to enhance health, wealth, and spirituality and hear inspiring stories of transformation.

Connect with Naomi and Rami Bareket:
🌐 Website: https://neurosuccessology.com/
📘 Facebook: Successology.Neuro
🔗 LinkedIn: Naomi Bareket
📸 Instagram: @neurosuccessology
📚 Books: Meta Thinking Persuasion Series

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In this compelling episode of The Refinery Podcast, Ricky and Gracie Boyter take us on a journey through their extraordinary lives, weaving together stories of resilience, faith, and love. From their unique role as great-grandparents raising their great-grandchildren to their battles with serious health challenges, Ricky and Gracie offer a heartfelt testament to the power of hope and perseverance.

Ricky shares vivid recollections of his time as a combat photographer during the Vietnam War, reflecting on the life-altering experiences that shaped his perspective and fueled his unwavering faith. Gracie opens up about her courageous fight against a rare and aggressive blood disease, detailing her experience with stem cell transplants, intense treatment regimens, and the profound strength she found in her faith.

The episode also highlights an innovative part of Gracie’s recovery journey: her experience with Lifewave patches, a breakthrough in wearable wellness technology. The Boyters explain how these patches, which use phototherapy to promote healing and energy, became an integral part of Gracie’s path to renewed vitality after her transplant journey presented daunting challenges.

Together, Ricky and Gracie discuss how faith carried them through the darkest days, the life lessons they’ve gleaned, and the legacy they aim to leave for their family. They share insights into overcoming adversity, cultivating gratitude, and living with purpose, making this episode a powerful source of inspiration.

Tune in for a deeply personal and transformative conversation about health, family, and the relentless pursuit of hope.

Reach Gracie Boyter to learn more at [email protected]