Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I sit down with my good friend Amy Lee, a transformational life coach who helps the Next Generation take charge and become the architects of their own lives. Raised by Korean immigrants, she knows exactly what it’s like to feel shackled by cultural and societal expectations. As a recovered PTSD survivor with generalized anxiety disorder, Amy coaches young people through comprehensive trauma-informed education, practical strategy, and spiritual energetics to guide them to become the most empowered, joyful versions of themselves. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:46] Social media as a breeding ground for mental illness [11:38] From YouTube content creator to transformational coach [16:06] The importance of internal transformation [20:21] Growing up with immigrant parents as an entrepreneur [31:31] Being the first in your family to heal from generational trauma Words to live by: “Social media isn’t bad on its own, but if you have a people-pleasing problem, it o

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I dive into the often confusing topic of scaling your business sustainably. It can be an incredibly intimidating process to find the right strategy for your soul business in today’s market, especially when there are so many successful (and not-so-successful) voices out there giving their tips and tricks. But remember: Once you commit to scaling your soul business sustainably, all that’s between you and success is the time and effort needed to get there. But it’s possible if you keep at it! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:40] Two pillars of sustainable business growth [05:52] The value of charging what you’re worth and conducting group programs [14:30] Finding the right balance between physical and digital [24:00] Taking it one offer at a time [27:45] Becoming the most authentic, expanded version of YOU Words to live by: “Anything you do always starts with your mindset.” “Focus. That’s how you bring in sustainability.” “You see, where you water things and

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I sit down with world-renowned emotional health educator and performance coach Dr. Neeta Bhushan. She helps clients build their mental fitness through expanding their emotional grit skills with a blend of psychology, neuroscience, and ancient philosophies. She is the host of the top-rated podcast, The Brave Table, and the author of the award-winning book That Sucked. Now What?. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [03:55] Getting through your magical brave moments [14:06] Four pillars to build audacious resilience [22:58] Creating an emotional release practice [25:35] About Dr. Bhushan’s book, That Sucked. Now What? [28:24] Building a movement with #thatsuckednowwhat Words to live by: “Ease” doesn’t mean “easy”. It will be hard, but we’ll actually dive into the mess and carve out the magic in that mess. The messy work is having compassion for the season we’re in, and to dig deep to discover what we really need as we move forward. Invoke good stress, whether physi

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I share why live events are one of the most powerful tools at your disposal if you want to create an iconic brand and a loyal community. If you’re somebody who wants to dominate and be known as the go-to authority for your specific niche, you do not want to miss this episode! A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [04:54] Positioning yourself in the market [09:48] Using your live event for lead generation [12:28] Creating multiple streams of revenue with a live event [16:08] Action steps to create your own live event in 2023 [20:28] Raising awareness for your live event It’s not about the "how do I do this, it’s why I do this." That always delivers the biggest result. “Go out and create something. Create the thing that is missing.” “You will never reach a point where it will all be done because it’s not supposed to be that way. We are constantly in creation mode. So it’s always about flowing with it and not against it. “ IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, we will talk about the evolution of entrepreneurship. This episode is perfect for you if you are somebody who has already started a business. I will give suggestions on things we need to look out for, upgrade, let go and change so we can ride this wave. Nothing is predictable, so it’s about meeting yourself where you’re at, constantly inviting the newness of what is present, and moving from there. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [04:52] The thing that is making entrepreneurship so different right now [06:57] The concept of overthinking [11:22] What are the things that are going to be working [19:27] Four practices for the soulpreneurs [26:05] The thing that I find super polarizing that so many people do Words to live by: “ If we work on humans, the business, the money, and the abundance, all of that will just follow.” “Use your mind as an algorithm. When you see things that you like, pay attention to them. When you see things that you don’t like, just pass.”

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I’m going to talk about making healthy investments in your soul business. I’m going to bring forth this concept of hiring a team, when you should do it, what are the things that we need to look out for, and ultimately how to activate our leadership, how we become a good boss, and how to identify if we need help. Let’s get right into the episode and let’s find out. What to watch for: -[00:28] What is a healthy investment and when you should make it -[05:56] Few things to watchout for in making investments -[18:20] How you become a good boss -[24:15] When to bring on the ideal VA for your business -[33:30] Identifying where are you in your business right now Words to live by: "Our offer is also something that we have to audit all of the time. Because as you change, your offers will also start to change." "The only way you can capture your voice is by practicing it." "Whatever feels good for you in your body, that is how you are going to bring forth the offer

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, we are going to dive into this concept that I am calling, The Spirit of our Business. It is truly the balance of our human desires, our livelihood, and the balance of holding our dharma, our mission, our highest vision and what we came to this planet to do. Let's dive right in because this is going to be a juicy one! What to watch for: -00:50 The importance of realizing that everything is alive -02:40 The DNA in your dharma -07:06 The medicine of our offering -12:24 The importance of being in relationship with our soul business -17:31 The magnetism in your marketing Words to live by: "Our offer is also something that we have to audit all of the time. Because as you change, your offers will also start to change." "The only way you can capture your voice is by practicing it." "Whatever feels good for you in your body, that is how you are going to bring forth the offering." IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa Ruiz, I talk to Daniel Colon from @thisiscolormecrazy and have an expansive conversation on growing up Latinx, being from the NYC area and how to step into radical responsibility . What to watch for: •how the laws of the Universe can help us manifest •how compassion and forgiveness unlocks our true Self •how to live beyond the labels and boxes of spirituality •how to let go and have fun as you heal Celebrate our last episode of 2022 and let us know which one was your favorite? IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa Ruiz, I talk about predictions for 2023. Listen in as I break down some of the important things we should be thinking about as we head into 2023, including having stronger boundaries, not hesitating on decisions, posting authentic content, distinguishing between intuition and fear, and integrating real life with our soul businesses. What to watch for: -[00:30] Honoring 2022. -[03:23] Stronger boundaries. -[05:03] Making faster decisions. -[06:20] Less polished content. -[12:03] Intuition and fear. -[16:12] Why most people don’t start their business. -[17:14] Integration. Words to live by: “The bigger the breakdown, the bigger the breakthrough.” “You’ve got to be obsessed with the things that you do.” “It’s not about doing more. It’s about letting go of more.” Sign up to our Master Class: The Field: https://iammelissaruiz.com/the-field IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I talk about what it takes to start a spiritual business. Soul entrepreneurship, to me, is the value that we bring to the world upon the merging of our passion and our calling. It’s something we can only discover while walking our spiritual path, actively seeking inward experiences. Listen in as I break down the four steps to starting your very own spiritual business! What to watch for: -[00:36] Defining “spiritual entrepreneurship” -[05:12] How a spiritual business differs from a regular business -[07:12] Picking your niche -[11:45] Picking your platform -[15:57] Picking your style -[18:22] Picking your “why” Words to live by: “If you think starting your business is expensive wait until you see the cost of not starting sooner.” “If you’re not making money in your business and you’re slaving away making content chances are you’re not inviting people into working with you.” “Celebrating yourselves is an act of self-love. It is the revolution that we get

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I talk about all things abundance—from releasing feelings of shame when it comes to money and how to attract your greatest desires into your life. In short, get ready to learn how to cash-in on your vibrational currency! What to watch for: -[00:22] The secret to attracting money effortlessly -[03:39] Working on your money story -[07:39] Practicing “not complaining” -[11:32] How we can get addicted to toxic emotions -[21:40] Feel your feelings, but learn to let them go Words to live by: “It doesn’t matter how ready you think you are. What matters is that you’re “willing” to take the plunge regardless of your emotions and the circumstances around you.” “Complaining is a low-vibrational state. It doesn’t match us to abundance.” “As long as our decisions are in alignment with our body, mind, and spirit, we’re always going to be on the right track.” Get your free gift here: iammelissaruiz.com/freebie IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I cover the importance of releasing shame when it comes to charging for your offerings. I share three questions to ask yourself, which will help shed light on why spiritual BIPOC entrepreneurs should never hesitate to charge whatever we want to charge for access to our innate wisdom. What to watch for: -[01:09] Getting used to charging high prices for your offerings -[12:55] Where am I now? -[13:29] Where do I want to be and how will I get there? -[15:05] What beliefs am I holding that are keeping me from my desires? -[21:07] Do not give up your power just because you are afraid of other people’s opinions Words to live by: Let’s take a moment to honor the parts of us that are exactly where they are; but, let us also embrace our desire for more. Remember, where you are now is just as important as your end-goal, because once we can take a step back and objectively reflect on the present, we can strategize for the future. As long as our decisions are in al

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I discuss how to qualify your soulmate client energetically, and how this differs from qualifying them financially. While both are important, the vast majority of people put most (if not all) of their focus on a potential client’s monetary return on investment. This can result in working with a lot of folks that you just don’t jive with, where personalities clash. With clients like these, you ultimately end up wasting time and money anyway! What to watch for: -[01:02] What does it mean to “energetically” qualify your client? -[04:37] Three steps to determining whether you’ve found your soulmate client -[12:26] Questions to ask potential clients to see if they’re the perfect fit -[16:42] What does it really mean to have a “soul” business? -[21:43] How to live your passion and mission while thriving financially Words to live by: Finding your soulmate client requires you to understand their energetic imprint, and whether your own energetic imprint jives with

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I encourage all entrepreneurs to take advantage of the final quarter of 2022: October, November, and December! This is probably the most important quarter of the fiscal year, because it is the best time to set goals and put a strategy in place to kickstart the following year with a bang. Unfortunately, this just so happens to be the time when everyone begins to slow down and take off their business hats for longer periods. (It’s the holiday season, after all.) Listen: I make more money in the biggest quarter of the year than any other quarter of the year! How is this possible? Tune in and find out! What to watch for: -[03:40] Keeping your business growing while integrating self-care into your life -[09:26] Why pre-sell everything during Q4 2022 -[12:05] Bundle your favorite offers together -[14:15] Steer clear of the comparison trap -[19:44] An inside look into Melissa’s Q4 2022 launch strategy Words to live by: "The more people you impact, the better chan

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I dive into activating and igniting your cosmic baddie energy within your business, transforming it in a radical way. I touch on product suite, crafting your offers, and why I believe that scaling your business always relies on focusing on one thing at a time. What to watch for: -[00:49] Tapping into your Quantum You -[02:32] Why we can’t skip negative emotions on our journey of expansion -[08:05] Setting your signature offer apart from the competition -[13:35] Becoming the first in your market -[17:40] Finding and activating your signature voice -[24:12] Releasing fears of criticism and living life on your own terms Words to live by: "Bless the parts that are uncomfortable because those are the moments in which you grow." "By embodying your cosmic baddie, you realize that you don’t need to start with a suite. You just start with one." "Be open to feedback, of course, but don’t let what other people think of you become more important than what you think

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I welcome a very special guest, Katherine Fotiades. She is the owner of Skydog Farm, an artist, educator, community weaver, and, as it turns out, my first Harvest Host on my van life adventure! From the wonders of plant medicine, to an intimate reflection on The Rainbow Gathering, all the way to the life-changing impact of the Ram Dass Fellowship, listen in as Katherine takes us down her inspiring decades-long journey as a community weaver! What to watch for: -[01:20] How immersion in the New Age movement in the 90s led Katherine to Skydog Farm -[07:26] Turning Skydog Farm into a refuge for travelers -[14:22] Katherine recounts her fascinating experience at a Rainbow Gathering in the 80s -[24:31] The impact of Ram Dass -[6:20] Cultivating our spirituality with plant medicine Words to live by: "We are unique and we all are that one limitless light and energy and thing that is nameless." "We need to know that we’re not apart from nature, but that we are na

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa, I dive into the power of unlocking your cosmic baddie energy—that hidden genius within all of us which serves as the bridge between the human and the divine—and radically shift your business in the process! I highlight my best strategies when it comes to putting together your product suite and why the easiest way to grow your business always comes down to discovering your unique voice and scaling one offer at a time. What to watch for: -[02:48] Why we need to bless the uncomfortable moments in our lives -[09:04] The real reason nobody is buying your offers -[13:35] How to be the first in your market and compete with nobody -[18:31] Discovering your signature voice -[24:12] Showing up and showing out Words to live by: "By embodying your passion via your cosmic baddie, you change your life and your business." "Find your voice. Find that one platform and go all in on that, achieving mastery before moving on to the next." "Know where you're at and know where you'

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I welcome Christine Olivia Hernandez, an author, cacao ceremonialist, and guide who overcame early adversity to create a life of embodied service as a fully liberated woman. She is an influential leader and is widely recognized for empowering others, from minority communities and indigenous women's collectives to A-list celebrities. Her book A Child of Magic as well as the adapted screenplay Lana Livia and The Ancestral Magic are both based on her own journey of remembrance, serving as a reminder to reconnect with the innate magic within and around us. What to watch for: -What exactly is the Maltyox Method and what does it means -Cacao sacred and divine properties and how they work. -A Child of Magic, the journey of Lana Livia rediscovering her natural born magic. Words to live by: "Making space to live our lives the way we want to." "Connecting with your ancestors and lineage through plant medicine." "Activating, connecting with, and becoming your most jo

Welcome to a new SOLO episode, where I talk about how to balance soul strategy vs intuition. How to balance out these two aspects in our business so that it leads to more expansion. What to watch for: -how I create content in real time and still balance the business needs -how to prioritize what needs your attention at the top of the day -how to let go of the part that tries to bully you into doing what everyone else is doing Words to live by: "your flex is not in making the “right decision” but in making a decision" "your ability to trust your intuition and make decisions is what gives you leverage" "you tapping into your energy field is the only strategy you will ever need" Join my new program “Cosmic Genius Collective” https://melissaruiz.mykajabi.com/cosmic-genius IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new SOLO episode  What to watch for: -How to pivot in your business -identifying what’s the one thing you want to be known for 5 years from now -getting underneath the fear that’s holding us back while stepping into courage -auditing your offers and letting go of the ones that are not aligned anymore -do your research but remember no one has your soul/ business blueprint Words to live by: "our soul business isn’t about what we achieve but about the footprint we leave behind" "when we discover the innovator within us we will pivot as many times as we need to" "when we remember who we are our life becomes our legacy" "we become an unstoppable force when we meet our edges fearlessly" join our free Mystic Class www.iammelissaruiz.com/free-class IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa