Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz

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

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