Synopsis
Dive deep into personal development, spirituality and how to grow your online business with Melissa Ruiz, spiritual & online business coach. She shares insight on to how to stay in alignment with your highest self while balancing your business.
Episodes
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166: Specificity Is the New Manifestation and how premium clients buy in 2026
12/01/2026 Duration: 31minIn this solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa, I’m breaking down why clarity, specificity, and clear decisions are the real cheat code to 2026.This is not about manifesting harder, doing more rituals, or waiting for signs. This is about understanding how energy, certainty, and self identity actually work and why vague desires create vague results.I’m sharing why the Universe responds to declarations instead of wishes, how vagueness is a form of self-protection, and why premium clients, aligned relationships, and sustainable success are attracted through precision, not effort.If you’ve been “doing the work” but still feel like things aren’t landing the way you want, this episode will completely reframe how you think about manifestation, leadership, and receiving.Follow me on Instagram: @iammelissaruizPS: Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business is officially open for 2026 we starts 2/2A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 — Why 2026 Responds to ClarityHow clarity and transparency have become the dominant frequenci
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165: Why the First 90 Days of 2026 Matter More Than the Entire Year
03/01/2026 Duration: 34minIn this solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa, I’m breaking down why the first 90 days of the year set the tone for everything that follows: your momentum, your identity, your results, and your capacity to receive.This isn’t a hustle or discipline conversation. This is about devotion, obsession, self-concept, and nervous-system regulation.I’m sharing how I personally plan my year, why I script 50 desires every January, and why excitement not pressure is the real catalyst behind sustainable success. If you’ve ever struggled with follow-through, clarity, or consistency, this episode will completely reframe how you approach goals, growth, and becoming.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 — Why the First 90 Days Set the ToneHow the way you begin is usually the way you end—and why January matters more than you think.05:12 — Discipline vs Devotion vs ObsessionWhy pressure kills momentum, and what actually gets people to follow through.08:04 — Planning the Year Without Forcing the OutcomeWhy most people don’t fail fro
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164: The Do’s & Don’ts of AI for Soulpreneurs (Without Losing Your Voice)
20/12/2025 Duration: 31minIn this solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa, I’m sharing a grounded conversation about AI what it’s truly here to support, and where it quietly disconnects us from our voice, our truth, and our humanity. This isn’t an anti-AI episode, it’s a discernment episode for soulpreneurs who feel content is starting to sound the same, who are questioning what’s real online, and who want to grow their business without outsourcing their soul.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 — Why This Conversation Matters Right NowThe trust crisis, AI, and the shift happening online.04:48 — Your Voice Can’t Be OptimizedWhy recognizable always beats perfect.06:29 — Viral vs Resonant ContentWhat builds followers—and what builds trust.10:38 — The Right Way to Use AIAdmin, systems, and freeing your energy.17:42 — The Line Between Support and ReplacementWhere soulpreneurs must be intentional.25:19 — The Future Is AI + HumanityWhy what feels real will always win.Stay ConnectedFollow me on Instagram: @iammelissaruizJoin my free Telegram exp
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163: How to End the Year Richer, Calmer & More Aligned
13/12/2025 Duration: 25minIn this solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa, we explore what it really takes to close the year with clarity, emotional regulation, and alignment so you can walk into 2026 with power instead of urgency. This is not about waiting for January or relying on the calendar to shift you. This is about choosing clarity now and preparing yourself for a year that rewards the intentional, and the deeply aligned beingTogether, we revisit your inner capacity, the way your business actually runs and the identity you are actively stepping into. This is the year-end reset every spiritual CEO needs and exactly what I do behind the scenes before stepping into a new yearA BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 — The Reset That Changes Everything Why ending the year differently matters more than starting a new one.04:48 — Why Strategy Fails Without Heart The unseen reason clarity, creativity, and momentum disappear.06:29 — The One Thing to Double Down On What’s already working (and why ignoring it is costing you more than you think).
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Thailand Changed Me: 10 Wealth Codes for the 2026 Spiritual CEO
06/12/2025 Duration: 35minAfter an eight-week pause, Melissa returns with one of her most powerful solo transmissions yet. In this episode, she breaks down how a four-day girls trip to Thailand became a portal into identity, wealth, devotion, and the next evolution of soul-led leadership.You’ll hear the 10 wealth codes activated during the trip from why devotion is the only currency that never collapses to why luxury expands your nervous system, why desire is a map (not a distraction), and what it really means to be a spiritual CEO in 2026. This episode blends identity work, business energetics, industry predictions, and real-life reflections from Thailand, including motorbikes, temples, heels class, vegan food hunts, 3AM conversations, and returning to a place that once held an earlier version of Melissa.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:03:10 – #1: Devotion Is the Currency That Never Collapses06:25 – #2: Wealth Is Relational Energy09:40 – #3: Beginner Energy = Quantum Leaps12:55 – #4: Stillness Is a Millionaire Strategy16:15 – #5: Fe
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The Millionaire Self Series (Day 7): Sales in the DMs: Turning Conversations Into Sacred Conversions
20/09/2025 Duration: 44minWelcome back to Day 7 of the Millionaire Self Series! In this transmission, we’ll dive deep into a sticky topic for many entrepreneurs: sales in the DMs. If the thought of pitching your offers online feels awkward, robotic, or downright icky, this episode is here to reframe the way you approach sales.I will reveal why your Millionaire Self never pushes links or convinces people to buy. Instead, she shows you how to turn your DMs into a sacred ceremony of devotion, intimacy, and trust—a space where high-ticket, heart-led sales naturally unfold.You’ll learn my powerful DEVOTE method, a step-by-step framework that makes selling feel like service and connection, not pressure. By the end of this episode, you’ll see that selling isn’t about closing—it’s about deeply understanding the person in front of you. If you’ve ever felt resistance to selling or struggled to convert your community into clients, this episode will shift the way you view sales forever.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 – The Resistance Around Sal
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The Millionaire Self Series (Day 5): Retention Is the Real Flex: How to Turn Clients into Lifelong Advocates
14/09/2025 Duration: 29minYour Millionaire Self doesn’t sprint after the next sale—she designs a client journey that compounds. In this transmission, we will reframe “growth” from constant acquisition to ethical retention: improving lifetime value, crafting ascension pathways, and building a culture clients never want to leave. In this edition you’ll hear stories of students who renew for years, community members who refer entire cohorts, and the exact operations that make it possible—from feedback loops mid-program to thoughtful offboarding that maps the next aligned container. If you’re tired of launches that spike then fizzle, this episode gives you the retention framework that stabilizes revenue, deepens impact, and scales your legacy.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 — Why Retention > Acquisition02:10 — Exhaustion vs. Elegance04:00 — An Undeniable Product10:10 — Sales & Marketing Energetics16:00 — The Retention Framework (4 Pillars)17:00 — Pillar 1: Churn Math19:30 — Pillar 2: Onboarding Moments21:00 — Pillar 3: Milestone C
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The Millionaire Self Series (Day 4): Price From Power, Not Fear
12/09/2025 Duration: 24minToday we’ll walk straight into the most charged topic in entrepreneurship: pricing—and why your Millionaire Self never prices from fear. This transmission unhooks “what if no one buys?” and re-anchors your numbers in embodiment, boundaries, and identity. You’ll learn my PRICE framework, five common pricing mistakes to avoid, and a mirror exercise that rewires the way you set (and hold) your rates—without discounts or doubt.This is a special-edition replay from my free Telegram series, The Millionaire Self. I’m dropping daily transmissions there. To join, DM me RICH GIRL on Instagram or use the landing page (link coming).A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 — Why pricing is identity work02:18 — Mirror mantra practice04:10 — The two-number exercise06:05 — Power vs. fear in the field08:02 — The PRICE framework (Position - Reference - Integrity - Capacity - Embodiment)16:33 — My $350 → $2,000 leap19:05 — Five pricing mistakes to retire22:02 — Premium buyer truth23:10 — Home practice & policiesPS: This was Day 4 o
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The Millionaire Self Series (Day 3): One Core Offer: The Millionaire’s Shortcut to Scale
10/09/2025 Duration: 20minWelcome back to Day 3 of the Million Dollar Self Series! Inside this daily live transmission, I will take you deep into the heartbeat of every scalable business: the signature offer.Most soulpreneurs think scaling means doing more—more offers, more platforms, more products. But the truth is, your millionaire self doesn’t chase shiny objects. Millionaires refine one core offer until it becomes both the cash cow of their business and the creative playground for their soul.In this episode, I share with you my personal journey of killing offers that drained me, evolving Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business into a signature movement, and the exact CASH method framework I teach to help entrepreneurs package their brilliance into an offer that sustains both income and spirit.⚡️This is the moment to get clear on the ONE transformation your business delivers—and build the backbone of your empire around it.A Breakdown of This Episode00:00 — Why millionaires scale with fewer offers, not more04:15 — My story of killin
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The Millionaire Self Series (Day 2): The Premium Buyer Psyche & the LEAD Framework
08/09/2025 Duration: 38minHeads up: this episode is a replay from my free Telegram series, Million Dollar Self—I’m dropping daily live transmissions for 14 days. Want in? DM me RICH GIRL on Instagram or use the landing page https://melissaruiz.mykajabi.com/million-dollar-selfIn today’s episode of Waking Up With Melissa, I break down the premium buyer psyche—what high-caliber clients actually look for (hint: it’s not discounts or feature lists), and how to lead with clarity, conviction, and certainty so your presence does the heavy lifting.You’ll hear the real story of my first $28K month (with no audience and no complex funnel) and the identity shift that made it possible: trading effort for energetic alignment. Then we install the LEAD framework—Language, Energy, Authority, Decision-making—so you can stop chasing and start magnetizing.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 The $28K month with no audience: alignment > algorithms06:58 How lack leaks your magnetism10:45 Relationships as mirrors: triggers, worthiness, and owning your stand
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161: The Millionaire Self Series (Day 1) The BANK Framework: Belief → Action → Narrative → Kash
06/09/2025 Duration: 28minWelcome back to Waking Up With Melissa! This episode comes straight from a live transmission inside my free Telegram group The Million Dollar Self, where I’m dropping daily calibrations to help you embody the identity of your millionaire self (keep reading and learn how ot join).In this kickoff episode of the series, I’m inviting you to collapse the illusion that your millionaire version lives “out there” in your next launch, your next follower milestone, or someday in the future. She’s not waiting—she’s here now.You’ll hear the BANK framework (Belief, Action, Narrative, Cash) that I use to break down why money doesn’t respond to your conditions—it responds to your conviction. You’ll also learn how to spot micro evidence of abundance daily, how to rewire your nervous system to feel safe with more, and how narrative becomes your most magnetic sales strategy.Expect journal prompts, aligned practices, and the energetic reframe that shifts you from “hoping” into “knowing.”A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Why y
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160: Simplicity Scales: The Quantum Business Model Behind 7-Figure Growth
01/09/2025 Duration: 26minAfter a short summer hiatus, we’re back—clearer, deeper, and more devoted to your quantum CEO. In this solo transmission, we’ll break down why identity precedes strategy and how upgrading your self-concept (not just your to-do list) is the lever that actually scales to multi-six and seven figures. From “pause = acceleration” to the energetic difference between reacting and responding, you’ll get real-world frameworks plus embodied practices you can implement today.You’ll hear how at Melissa Ruiz Empowerment we simplified our own product suite to scale with fewer, deeper containers—and why clients don’t just buy your offer; they buy the frequency of the one who sells it. Expect journal prompts, identity audits, and the exact questions to ask yourself before you hit “publish,” so your strategy flows from a regulated, millionaire nervous system.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Identity is the strategy07:05 – Detaching from the old CEO identity10:20 – The Millionaire Frequency15:40 – Strategy without identity
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159: Build with Flow - The Dance Between Strategy & Surrender
07/07/2025 Duration: 29minIn today’s solo episode, we’ll break down the true secret behind building a sustainable, sacred, and scalable business: it’s not just manifestation or strategy—it’s both. Tune in as she answers a powerful student question about building a business without burnout and reveals five key pillars for aligning the divine feminine and healed masculine in your work.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 The Balance of Manifestation and Strategy04:48 Balancing Healed Masculine and Divine Feminine Energy05:54 Creating from Alignment and Flow12:15 The Frequency Behind the Plan22:11 The Sacredness of Grounded Strategy 25:30 When Manifestation Turns Into AvoidancePS: If this episode stirred something in you and you're ready to finally break free from generational scarcity— I have one VIP 1:1 spot open for a soul-led entrepreneur ready to go all in. DM me the words "I'm Ready" on Instagram to step into your next self: instagram.com/iammelissaruiz
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158: Releasing Scarcity: 5 Rituals to Heal Ancestral Money Wounds
28/06/2025 Duration: 26minIn this solo episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive into the ancestral, cultural, and energetic roots of money wounds — and how they might not even be yours to carry.Broadcasted fresh off the Mystic Mastermind retreat in Cabo (yes, during a cosmic portal!), today we’ll unpack 5 deeply healing rituals to help you release scarcity and step into financial sovereignty. If you’ve been feeling blocked around money — stuck in survival, guilt, or fear about earning more — this one is your medicine.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 Rewrite the Script (Conscious Language & Money Beliefs)07:23 Nervous System Recalibration (Survival vs. Sovereignty)11:15 Break the Loyalty Contract (Guilt, Overgiving & Family Ties)15:44 Energetic Disentanglement (What’s Yours vs. Theirs)19:23 Build a Money Mission (Wealth as a Spiritual Tool)PS: If this episode stirred something in you and you're ready to finally break free from generational scarcity— I have one VIP 1:1 spot open for a soul-led entrepreneur ready to go all in.
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157: 10 Spiritual CEO Rituals That Anchor You into Wealth (Without the Hustle)
24/06/2025 Duration: 29minWelcome back to another solo episode of Waking Up with Melissa. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 10 powerful rituals I live by — not routines — that anchor me into a regulated, wealthy, and spiritually aligned nervous system.Because let’s be honest: a wealthy human doesn’t hustle — they hold frequency.And I’m teaching you how to do just that.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:00:00 Ritual 1: Frequency First03:10 Ritual 2: Hot Girl Walks 05:16 Ritual 3: Pre-Launch Energy Clearing08: 25 Ritual 4: Energetic Pricing Check-Ins12:40 Ritual 5: Weekly Wealth Meetings15:10 Ritual 6: Venting + Visioning Voice Notes18:38 Ritual 7: Offer Cleansing + Business Energetics22:05 Ritual 8: Client Connection + Community Rituals25:45 Ritual 9: Future-Self Journaling27:00 Ritual 10: Rest as a Revenue StrategyPS: Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business waitlist is on for next round! If you’re ready to align your purpose, business, and abundance in 2025, DM me “UNLEASH” at @iammelissaruiz to apply. Let’s build the empire th
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156: Your Story Is Your Strategy: The #1 Key to a Soul-Aligned Brand.
14/06/2025 Duration: 20minWelcome back to another solo episode ofWaking Up With Melissa. Today I’ll reveal the one foundational ingredient every conscious entrepreneur needs to build a magnetic brand: your story.Drawing from my 13+ years as a TV producer and my own spiritual business journey, we’ll break down the power of storytelling in business and how to identify and share the three core brand stories that will connect you to your audience. If you’ve been stuck trying to figure out what makes your brand stand out or worried about seeming “too salesy,” this episode is your permission slip to show up fully, imperfectly, and powerfully.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 People Buy People, Not Products03:01 The 3 Brand Stories You Need05:12 Melissa’s Origin Story: Tiny Home, No Savings, All Heart07:46 From Survival to Spiritual Abundance09:16 Lifestyle = Brand Pillar10:46 The Importance of Ownership and Authenticity13:31 Start Where You Are, Use What You Have15:38 What Makes Your Product Unique Is YOU17:31 Healing is the Bridge to Impact
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155: From Yoga Teacher to Soul-Led CEO: 6 Conscious Business Lessons That I learned in 6 Years
09/06/2025 Duration: 30minWelcome back to another solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa! Today I’m celebrating six transformative years in business by sharing the six biggest lessons I’ve learned along my soul business journey. Tune in for a heartfelt recap of what it truly takes to succeed in the online business world while staying true to your higher self. Whether you're just starting out or scaling to new heights, this episode is packed with wisdom, takeaways, and the empowering message to trust in yourself, simplify your path, and always lead with compassion.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 "Six Years, Six Lessons"04:44 Simplifying Processes for Business Success10:52 Claim Your Financial Power16:20 Learn to Not Judge Client Potential17:28 Hold the Frequency of Wholeness24:52 Creating: Fear vs. AbundancePS: Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business is officially starting this week! It’s not too late to join. If you’re ready to align your purpose, business, and abundance in 2025, DM me “UNLEASH” at @iammelissaruiz to apply. Let’s bui
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154: How to Hold Business Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
16/05/2025 Duration: 35minIn this solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa, I’m unpacking a conversation that every soulful entrepreneur eventually faces: what to do when clients ask for more than they paid for. We’re diving into the energetic cost of people-pleasing in business—and why your overgiving might be sabotaging your success.From sales conversations to onboarding to pricing your offers—this episode is your reminder that boundaries aren’t just strategy... they’re a frequency. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 When clients want more than they paid for08:37 People-pleasing & guilt: the real energy leak14:52 Business boundaries = leadership20:14 Why “maybe” clients drain your power26:01 Stop chasing clients, start holding frequency30:42 Unapologetically owning your worthPS: Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business is officially open for enrollment! If you’re ready to align your purpose, business, and abundance in 2025, apply today: iammelissaruiz.com/uuysb
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153: The 5 Life Lessons I Learned Running a Spartan Race (That Changed My Business Mindset)
03/05/2025 Duration: 27minIn today’s episode of Waking Up With Melissa, we’re diving into the five mindset shifts I experienced completing a Spartan race—and how they directly mirror the challenges we face in business, leadership, and personal expansion.This episode is a call to anyone on the edge of their next level. From redefining success to choosing courage over comfort, I’m breaking down the powerful lessons that emerged from the mud, sweat, and monkey bars… and how these exact principles are what will grow your business and deepen your embodiment.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 Why I signed up for a Spartan race (and what I didn't expect)04:39 Discomfort as an initiation, not a punishment09:53 Decision-making is your power move (not perfection)16:28 Redefining success, failure, and what it really means to “win”24:02 You are your only competition: growth over egoPS: Doors are officially open for Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business 16.0! If you’re ready to align your purpose, business, and abundance in 2025, head to iammeliss
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152: From Broke to Booked Out: The Healer’s Guide to Charging Your Worth
26/04/2025 Duration: 22minIn today’s episode of Waking Up With Melissa, we’re diving into why so many heart-centered entrepreneurs undervalue their services—and how this pattern quietly sabotages your abundance, energy, and impact. If you're a healer, mentor, coach, or soulful business owner, it’s time to rewrite the narrative around money, worthiness, and charging your true value.A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE00:00 Corporate trauma, new paradigm leadership, and healing the money wound06:27 Why your prices are a reflection of your embodiment, not your ego08:41 The real cost of leaky boundaries, overgiving, and undercharging13:08 How low prices actually harm both you and your clients18:50 Storytime From $350 offers to a 30K launch20:15 The truth about perceived value, pricing, and expansionPS: Doors are officially open for Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Business! If you’re ready to align your purpose, business, and abundance in 2025, DM me “UNLEASH” at @iammelissaruiz to apply. Let’s build the empire that matches your soul.