In Episode 93 of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Tom Lyman, a men’s coach and faith-based mentor, for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, purpose, and redefining success.

Tom shares his deeply personal journey from outward success and hidden addiction to surrender, healing, and intentional living through faith. Together, Angelina and Tom unpack what it truly means to live aligned with your values, not society’s definition of success. This episode explores vulnerability, accountability, faith, and the daily habits that lead to lasting transformation.

Listeners will walk away encouraged to examine their own definitions of success, identify emotional blind spots, and take practical steps toward clarity, healing, and purpose-driven living.

n this episode, we discuss:

Tom’s journey from addiction and materialism to recovery and faith

Why external success often masks internal struggle

Redefining success beyond money, titles, and possessions

The power of vulnerability and sharing your testimony

Faith as a foundation for healing and personal alignment

Tools for intentional living, including journaling and habit stacking

Using emotional awareness to break cycles and grow

How accountability and community accelerate transformation

Aligning daily actions with core values and purpose

Encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected

Memorable Takeaways:

You can climb the ladder of success and still realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall

Healing begins when we stop hiding and start telling the truth

Small, consistent habits lead to massive life change

True success is peace, alignment, and living with purpose

Tom Lyman

Tom Lyman is a men’s coach helping men move from addiction, survival mode, and misaligned success into intentional, purpose-driven living rooted in faith, accountability, and clarity.

🌐 Website: https://www.tom-lyman.com
📧 Email: Tom@tom-lyman.com

If this conversation resonated with you, reach out to Tom to learn more about his coaching work and accountability-based approach to personal growth and recovery.

Angelina Rivera is a time management coach, consultant, and host of the Refine and Shine Podcast, where she helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and refine their path.

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Why earned media creates more credibility than social media or paid ads

The difference between PR, advertising, and social media marketing

Why press releases alone are not a PR strategy

How storytelling builds trust and authority for founders

Why women often struggle to recognize and communicate what makes them exceptional

How journalists actually think—and why they aren’t your marketing team

The importance of controlling your brand narrative before others do

The risks of pay-to-play media disguised as earned coverage

How burnout and hustle culture harm long-term business success

Why routines, sleep, and boundaries are essential for high performers

A simple action step to start building relationships with journalists today

Find a journalist whose work you admire. Read their articles, engage with their content, and build a genuine connection before pitching your story.

🌐 Website: https://pinksharkpr.com
💼 LinkedIn: Jenny Beres

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

Kristen’s transition from corporate project management to lifestyle entrepreneurship

Why burnout is often a sign you’re out of alignment—not failing

How Kristen built two profitable online businesses around cycling

The power of starting small (even just 20 minutes at a time)

How to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage, and personal health

Why passion-based businesses last longer than money-driven ones

How physical movement (like cycling or walking) supports mental health and clarity

The importance of honoring different seasons of life without guilt

Why comparison kills momentum—and how to refocus on your own path

Actionable advice for turning any passion into a viable online business

You don’t need to be fearless—you just need to start. Passion plus consistent, small action creates momentum that can completely transform your life.

🌐 Passion-Based Business Coaching: https://kristenbonkoski.com

🚴‍♀️ Women’s Cycling Community: https://femmecyclist.com

👨‍👩‍👧 Biking with Kids Resources: https://rascalrides.com

🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com
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📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera
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#LeaveCorporate #LifestyleEntrepreneur #WorkingMomLife
#BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #WomenInBusiness
#PurposeDrivenLife #TimeManagementForWomen #EntrepreneurMindset
#FaithAndBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #BuildYourDreamLife

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