Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I share my personal journey of success and transformation, highlighting the power of conscious decision-making and perseverance. My journey was not without its share of setbacks and challenges. However, I learned that it's through embracing failure and imperfection that we truly grow and achieve our goals. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:06] Embracing imperfection and failure [00:05:29] The power of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness [00:11:41] The importance of making spiritual commitments and promises to ourselves [00:18:52} Believing in yourself vs waiting for approval from others Words to live by: “Freedom is not defined by location or financial status but, rather, by being content with the present moment and not constantly yearning for more.” Remember, everything happens for our highest self. Trust in the journey and have faith that the Universe is guiding us towards our greatest potential. Be the

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, let's explore the captivating realm of conscious business and its intriguing intersection with marketing. I also share my insights and experiences, guiding us through the fourth step of new earth entrepreneurship. Get ready to move away from hustle culture and embrace intuition and heart-based decision making. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:03:09] Marketing as a magical and grounded practice [00:14:12] Energetic alignment for success [00:24:56] Authenticity and confidence in sales Words to live by: “It is crucial to work with clients and partners who are in energetic alignment. By surrounding ourselves with those who align with our values and intentions, we create a harmonious and fulfilling work environment that leads to success.” “True creation comes from a place of wonder and potential, rather than from a place of focusing on time, money, and pressure. “ “Sales should come from a place of confidence and authenticity, rather than needing to convince others.

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive into the fascinating world of financial alchemy and how it holds the key to transforming debt into wealth. Discover the Trifecta Method, a practical approach that invites you to materialize into a new timeline. Get ready to shift your perspective and step into a world of unlimited possibilities. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:05:36] The power of belief over fear [00:11:20] Achieving "rich bitch energy" [00:23:08] Aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions Words to live by: Words to live by: "Your environment and upbringing may shape who you become, but the most important factor is what you choose to believe." "Transform debt into wealth through financial alchemy, and attune yourself to the frequency of money and abundance." "Rewire your system by tapping into your inner alchemist to affirm your ability to create and transform." "Don't be afraid to create a new way of thinking and being in order to manifest the things you truly want." https://meliss

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive deep into the world of spiritual entrepreneurs and the importance of self-care for sustained success. As spiritual entrepreneurs, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to balance our desire to help humanity with building successful businesses. We often find ourselves facing pressure, hindering the maturation of our creations. But fear not, for you are not alone in this journey! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:02:07] The pressure and challenges faced by spiritual entrepreneurs [00:07:04] The significance of self-care for lasting success [00:24:46] The role of aligned action and task management in achieving goals Words to live by: "Allow your creations to mature. Don't be pressured into taking action before you're truly ready." "Overcome fear and doubt with repetition and self-reassurance, and remember that past successes provide evidence for future accomplishments." "Don't compare yourself to others, believe in the value of your own message, and take a

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive into the world of content creation and increasing visibility with long form content. We break down the top 5 social media apps and how to use them in your soul business. Join me in this exciting episode as I discuss the top 5 ways I grew this podcast and a fresh perspective on how to maximize long form content. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:06:27] Understanding the purpose and usage of different platforms [00:11:48] The importance of increasing visibility and nailing your content strategy  [00:13:16] Consistency as key for podcast success and growth  [00:24:16] Lessons learned from living the "van life" lifestyle Words to live by: "Recognize when something no longer feels good and honor that. Sometimes, it's about shifting your mindset and cultivating a new perspective, other times it’s about letting go of what we are holding onto. "Creating brand awareness and consistency through content creation has had significant results for o

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I'm going to discuss the 'Sisterhood wound' and 'Competition Energy' in the community of spiritual entrepreneurs. We live in a culture that often encourages tearing others down in order to be the best in our respective industries. But when did this culture begin and how can we start healing it? Listen now to gain valuable insights about bringing a positive shift in your community and yourself! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:03:21] Importance of collaboration and connection for spiritual entrepreneurs [00:07:05] Forming meaningful partnerships and support [00:12:18] The importance of leading with love and genuine upliftment [00:16:23] Creating and cultivating deeper relationships in the community [00:18:59] Moving away from a culture of tearing others down in order to win Words to live by: “It's important to position yourself as someone who stands next to others rather than an authority figure that’s above” “By setting the right tone in the way you show up, y

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I'm going to break down how to build your product suite in your soul business. This is going to be for somebody who's ready to tune into some strategy. As you know, we talk about the divine feminine and the healed masculine energy around here but have found the biggest results come from balancing these two energies inside of our business. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:03:09] Creating a signature offer [00:09:26] Maintenance offers for customers [00:10:55] Identifying gaps and evolving the product suite [00:14:37] Knowing your ideal client 00:18:37] Overcoming limiting beliefs around leadership Words to live by: “Manifesting your ideal client is important, but having a strategy is crucial to your business.” Just ask yourself: What do I want to be known for? now make that your signature offer” “Our superpower is not in making the right decision. Our superpower comes from making a decision and sticking with it.” Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @ia

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we're gonna talk about understanding if we are being fed by source or if we're being fed by our ego. I broke this down into the five things that you should be looking out for. So this is going to be a juicy episode, especially for somebody who wants to strengthen their intuition. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:00] Differentiating between being fed by source or ego [00:05:52] Strengthening intuition and making decisions based on alignment [00:11:49] The "art of doing nothing" and "allowing"  [00:14:11] The importance of doing what brings us joy [00:18:31] The disappearance of time in the vortex Words to live by: “Being guided by our intuition can lead us to spaces that may not initially make sense, but can bring us soul richness and happiness if we surrender.” “When you find the thing you're supposed to do, you suddenly gain unlimited access to energy.” “Everybody is intuitive the same way everybody's psychic. It is our natural state to connect with our own in

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we're diving into the topic of why it's so difficult to change our lives. Despite our awareness of the benefits that changing our behavior, thoughts, and perspective brings into our life, the truth is, it's challenging right? Take a journey with us as we explore the art of letting go of who we've learned to be out of survival. So, let's dive in! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [03:39] How society has taught us to be a pro at fixing everything [13:36] Embracing the opportunity to feel and process emotions [19:32] Learning the mechanics of the law of resonance and oneness [21:34] Becoming the Pivot Kween/King at every stage of your life [25:02] Changing your environment so you step into your newness Words to live by: “Healing is not about achieving perfection. It's about unearthing your own inner light and letting it shine." "Pivoting is not a weakness. Pivoting is not failure. Pivoting is power." "We are all one. And when we remember that, our differences become ou

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I talk about my one-year sabbatical and 10 things that transformed my life. I also share about how I went sober and became a full-time devotee of yoga, meditation, and plant-based wellness, which transformed my mind and spirit. Tune in to this episode and explore the power of self-awareness and personal transformation. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [04:01] Prioritizing healing over everything else, using parts work [12:20] Self-compassion that leads to self-acceptance [05:32] Sound healing and affirmations [08:40] Becoming a true student of life [17:21] Getting to know ourselves deeply Words to live by: “We forget that nature is God. Nature is in perfect harmony and a true reflection of who we are.” “Remind yourself that going inward and being in our seclusion is a vital part of the growth process. The same way the seed needs to plant itself in the dark soil to lay its roots, is the same way we’re being asked to travel deep within our being. The deeper the roots,

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I talk about the importance of discipline and three ways to activate it in your life. Discipline is the virtue that stabilizes and brings safety to your nervous system. It’s the virtue that inspires you with confidence, both in your soul business and in life! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:40] Fear as the edge of expansion [05:50] Why you have to activate your discipline [11:26] The three ways to activate your discipline [18:50] What misalignment looks like [21:29] Intention as the seed of manifestation Words to live by: "You have full permission to change your mind whenever, but you need to communicate that. It cannot be your baseline." "We need both light and dark energies. Discipline helps us stay anchored because, in the end, no good thing happens without work." “You cannot have a manifestation without the seed, without the intention. Otherwise, you have desire with no energy.” Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, we're gonna talk about how to attract abundance without working hard. So if you're the type of person who has heard of abundant and lack mindsets but struggles to grasp how to cultivate an abundant mindset, you're in luck. This episode is going to give you full permission to unleash your inner abundance. Let's get right into it. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [02:11] Discovering poverty consciousness [06:43] Upgrading your system through self-reflection [11:33] Overcoming ingrained beliefs and following inner knowing to achieve success [19:14] Letting go of the scarcity mindset and trusting the universe [23:59] Training your mind to see the silver lining for faster results Words to live by: “Poverty consciousness is teaching us what's active within our vibration, not punishing us. This is an opportunity to take a deeper look into our system and get curious about how we alchemize a frequency that no longer is serving us. “We are our own healers. We are the mast

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I sit down with a very special guest, Samantha Chung, a mindset and manifestation expert on a mission to help people wake up and live fully as their authentic self. Being your true self is the sweetest experience as a human, regardless of external markers of success. Discover how shedding layers of self-worth, judgment, and right versus wrong thinking is a continual unlayering process towards our authentic selves. Join us as we delve into the process of shifting our perspectives and embracing our true identities. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [07:39] Focusing on possibilities rather than limitations [14:40] Embracing your true self [20:19] Taking responsibility instead of blaming others [40:19] Creating something reflective of the true self [45:05] Embracing change and authenticity ➳ Words to live by: “Decide to take responsibility for your life, shift your perspective and become a conscious creator of positive outcomes." “Remember, we are both the human and the

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I talk about how to lead a more conscious business by breaking down the 3 New Earth Codes and when I say New Earth i simply mean a new way of doing things. It’s an elevated, expanded energy that takes the “I” out of what we do and brings it back to “we” the collective. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE New Earth Abundance: is reminding us that abundance is not just physical money it’s a frequency that’s free New Earth Entrepreneurship: is inviting us to look at the bigger picture and ask how is this beneficial for the Earth? New Earth Leadership: is activating our truth, our story and the ability to be a walking testimony of our work Words to live by: New Earth abundance is requiring us to feel #soulrich first and work with the energy of it before we see the manifestation of it you don’t need to wait your turn you don’t need to earn your way in you don’t need patience either instead show up to your desires like God sent you.... As our capacity to hold deeper c

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I talk about how I learned to ask highly skilled questions, or what I like to call “thought-provoking questions”, throughout my career as a TV producer In four steps, you’ll learn all about the connective tissue—the vulnerability and the authenticity—that it takes to forge lasting relationships and create the life of your dreams! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [05:07] Tap into your emotions as an invitation to go deeper [08:44] Ask yourself “why” instead of “how” [10:57] Get straight to the heart of the question [21:34] What it really means to be in community Words to live by: “Oftentimes if you sit with yourself first you won't have to ask other people the questions your own being can answer when we give ourself time Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I explain why building a community is not the same as building an audience, and how to unlock your business’s fullest potential by doing both! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [03:06] The secret to building community [06:15] Building your audience [16:22] Ensuring your business thrives in the long-term [20:33] The power of collaboration [27:06] Mentorship as relationship-building Words to live by: “Building a community is important for your long-term success. Building an audience is the first step to doing that.” “Community care doesn’t mean you have the perfect feed. But when you speak, people listen.” “Just as collaboration can multiply your efforts exponentially, complementing what you know with what a mentor can teach can supercharge your growth to heights unimaginable!” Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I sit down with Leslie Priscilla, Founder of Latinx Parenting. The brand believes passionately in shifting the paradigm of raising children towards creating a trauma-informed, healing centered, nonviolent and cultural sustaining approach where Latinx familias can nurture connection in their homes and culture in ways that support individual, family and intergenerational collective healing. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [12:04] How Latinx Parenting contributes to the reclamation of your authentic self [16:01] The path to forgiveness [22:07] Why parents and Latinx adults should operate with their heart, not their mind [26:13] Restoring ancestral systems by looking outside the Western system [29:48] Embracing your sacredness Words to live by: “I learned that embracing anger is part of the healing process. Sometimes, you have to balance the anger—the honoring of the inner child—with how you see your parents.” “You’re sacred, and you deserve everything that comes w

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I’m speaking directly to my fellow soulpreneurs—to anybody who has a dream and has dared to put themselves out there to share their story, claiming that they’re the first in their lineage to heal generational trauma or build massive amounts of wealth, or both! But in the process of rebirth, in which we choose a brand new spiritual path for ourselves, we must be ready to embrace the phase which precedes new life: death. The whole world is experiencing transition collectively, globally. We’re even in a new astrological new year! To prepare yourself for the road ahead, listen in as I run through five steps you need to take in order to navigate times of transition! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [07:45] Know what’s working and not working in your life [09:15] Disrupting unhealthy and unproductive patterns [14:49] Allowing the old parts of you to disrupt [20:17] Flowing into your future self [24:20] Training your ears to listen to the whispers of the Universe Words t

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I sit down with the amazing Haley Hoffman Smith. She’s passionate about helping women make subconscious breakthroughs by unraveling and discovering core memories, limiting beliefs, and "stories" that might be keeping them stuck. These are identified and released via EFT tapping, visualizations, and a few other powerful mind techniques through 1:1 coaching and Slingshot Sessions. Haley was recently named by Forbes as one of today's most influential female speakers. She is the author of Her Big Idea, a book on creativity, ideation, and women's empowerment which debuted as a Top 3 Bestseller in Women & Business. She is also the founder of the Her Big Idea Fund in partnership with Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which awards grants to women who apply with BIG ideas. [07:54] Going all-in on the “no-plan” plan [12:12] How EFT tapping can help us uncover what’s blocking us [20:10] Rewiring our negative beliefs and learning to choose a new s

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I sit down with a beautiful guest, a friend, a conscious healer, an intuitive being by the name of Danielle Paige. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [04:10] How our soul plan helps us to become who we really are. [10:54] Tapping into the other realms by asking your body, spirit and guides. [21:53] Knowing what your soul is capable of. [29:22] What is a channel? [37:30] How astrology plays a role in business and humanities [42:11] The thing about jealousy and trigger Words to live by: “Your soul needs to embody and come through you for you to teach and share.” “We are all channels. We just are filled with junk and trauma.” “Speaking activates you. And in that activation, you choose to do what you need to do because your soul will guide you.” IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa