Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz

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

Welcome to a new SOLO episode and to the first episode of this new season 3 of Waking Up with Melissa, where I talk about the 3 things I would focus on if I had to restart my business from the beginning. I also talked about how to anchor into rebirthing and pivoting for anyone else out there who is feeling like something needs to change. What to watch for: -give yourself permission to change as many times as you need -create space for you to activate the muse within you -creating masterpiece takes time and discipline, don’t follow humans follow your own spirit Words to live by: “you uncover what you really desire when you give yourself permission to just be" "nothing ever stays the same everything is in constant flow" "growth and evolution is necessary for the expansion of consciousness" IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new SOLO episode and the last episode of this season 2, in which I’ll break down the three things I did as I scaled my business from multiple 6-figures to 7-figures. I’m dedicating this episode to the student who asked how did I do this, which pushed me to share this with my audience. What to watch for: -Stop making the destination difficult. -Looking at where our business is at and restructuring it. -Alchemizing the limiting beliefs that I wasn’t ready Words to live by: “The first thing I had to do was work on my mindset. No matter what I did I wasn’t going to get to the destination if I didn’t change my energy.” “I want to be in alignment with my ultimate mission and purpose in life”. IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new collab episode, in which I’m joined by Jemarc Axinto, a Filipino gender-fluid radical spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and transformational speaker. We’ll be talking all about rewiring your brain, healing trauma & living authentically. What to watch for: -Releasing false narratives, trauma stories, and labels. -Taking back our power with radical authenticity. -Working with resistance, fear and the energy of non-attachment. Words to live by: “You are a gift and the world is waiting for you to step forward.” “You aren’t a good person because you help others, you help others because you are innately a good person”. IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to another solo episode in which we’ll talk about what comes up when we want to raise our prices. The frequency and clarity we must hold for ourselves when embodying more abundance and how to consistently scale your brand What to watch for: -Why undercharging is causing burnout in your soul biz -Why spiritual entrepreneurs should charge what they feel is honoring -Understand your mastery and embodiment of the work you teach Words to live by: “your spiritual income has nothing to do with your bank account" "you charging for your work is an honor to your ancestors" "you pouring into your community is the legacy you leave behind" "your prices are determined only by you" IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to another solo episode in which we’ll talk about the importance of redefining the work we are doing within our businesses and how being authentic three year ago helped me sky-rocket my biz. What to watch for: -Knowing your product suite and the core drivers for each product.  -Identifying if we are experiencing mental or physical exhaustion.  -Figuring out what the best strategy is for running our soul biz. Words to live by: “We all think that everything we're doing is too much. But what is, ‘too much?’ Where do we get this from and how do we redefine this ‘too much’ concept?” “Words don’t teach. We learn through our lived experiences” “When you connect to the truth that source is flowing through you we realize our DNA has the codes to infinite intelligence, healing and creation" IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome back on another solo episode. If you've been curious on how to activate the quantum version of who you are, you're in for a ride because we are going to break this topic down in today’s episode. What to watch for:  -Connecting to infinite possibilities.  -Being in the receptive mode and allowing the flow of the Universe to come in. -Spending time in stillness and trusting our intuition. Words to live by:  “The quantum you is the part of us that is connected to the entire universe, it's the ancient and larger part of us" “I already have everything I need within me, there’s nothing I have to work hard to get or accomplish" “The human version of you only knows this timeline, but the Quantum version of You knows infinite timelines.” “We are multiple aspects of the one-self and all of them take on different roles.”  IG:  @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new collab episode, in which I’m joined by Luna Veronica, a witchy astrologer who helps humans unveil astrological messages for you to embrace your life's destiny. In this episode we will be talking about your natal chart, the 12 house houses and how astrology is the study of the Self What to watch for: -how astrology can help you in your business -understanding that your natal chart provides a road map for life  -breaking down the 12 houses and what energy they represent  -feeling held and seen by the cosmic energy of father sky Words to live by: “astrology gives us a deeper understanding of the Self, but there’s always more to learn” IG Melissa Ruiz: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa IG Luna Veronica: @luna.veronica.mystic

Welcome to a new collab episode, in which I’m joined by Lena Franklin, Modern Medicine Woman, Transpersonal Psychotherapist, and founder of The EAST Institute. We’ll be talking all about spiritual and multidimensional healing, ancient practices, and the power of the present time. What to watch for: -Moving through fears and traumas.  -Transforming beyond our wildest dreams.  -Noticing the limiting beliefs as they arise.  -Giving ourselves permission to start again.  -Honoring all the parts of ourselves. Words to live by: “You don’t realize how unhappy you are until you actually want to crawl out of an intense situation.” “When we get to a point where we are willing to do the work and we see all the parts of ourselves, anything becomes possible.” “At a certain point it’s not about bypassing, it’s really about alchemizing the limiting belief.”  “We can’t heal what we are not aware of.” IG Melissa Ruiz: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa IG Lena Franklin: @iamlenafranklin

Welcome to a new solo episode where we’ll be getting into the topic of what a Spiritual Ego is and what this energy is inviting us to reflect on. Humans, this is going to be a juicy episode so stay all the way to the end. What to watch for: -Releasing the need to shame others who have a different perspective -Reminding ourselves we are always the student and there's always room to learn -Letting go of the parts of ourselves that had to die in order to become the versions we are today Words to live by: “When we get attached to our individual experience, that’s when we get caught up in the spiritual ego.” “The more we expand as a collective human race, the more consciousness expands, too.” IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new solo episode where we’ll be alchemizing our money wounds, whether or not you are in business or not, this is going to apply to you. Right now in the entrepreneurial world, people are in fear because they are afraid that they are going to fall back into the structures that once caused a lot of pain, and it’s time we have a real talk about it. What to watch for: -Setting clear boundaries inside your business.  -Bringing in practices that are holistic and sustainable for you. -Alchemizing the corporate wounds within us. -Stepping into our bigness. Words to live by: “If you don’t want to create the same structures that have hurt and overworked you, then don’t.”“Don’t replicate the same thing by doing the exact same thing.” “Be happy for those that are also doing the thing that actually feels good.” “People will shame us and say, ‘why are you doing that?’ and I say: ‘why not?’” IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new solo episode where we’ll go back in time and get into business 101. We are a couple of weeks away from Melissa Ruiz Empowerment's third anniversary as a biz, so join our CEO while she remembers how this company was born. What to watch for: -Merging the human with the business.  -Focusing on just one offer. -Getting client feedback. -Tuning into what you need and being honest. Words to live by: “Birthing a new offer requires patience, energy and a willingness to see it through" “I do not buy into this belief that you have to start slow and cheap. Focus on only one offer and charge whatever you feel is alignment with you”. “Since I’ve started my business I’ve been relentlessly asking for feedback and, let me tell you, it really helped me to get out of my own way and focus on community.” “What got us this far, won't get us to the next level of growth, the goal is expansion" IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new solo episode where we’ll talk about connecting with the present moment inside our business. If you’ve been wanting to be a more intuitive CEO, this is the episode for you. What to watch for: -Allowing ourselves space for things to come in.  -Honoring our intuition. -Recognizing that we need to let go of past realities.  -Unlocking our own magic. Words to live by: “Goal is not perfection, goal is to allow any message you receive in the moment to have your DNA.” “If you want to run your business more intuitively, it requires you to be fully invested in the now.” “Stop shaming yourself for not having a schedule. Connect with the parts of you that you want and don’t have a plan.” “Drop into the intuitive being that you are, so that your whole self can integrate.” IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new solo episode where we’ll talk about setting boundaries in our business before it’s too late. If you are struggling with overworking and people pleasing inside your biz, then you can’t miss this episode. What to watch for: -Preventing mistakes by setting boundaries beforehand.  -Identifying your hours of operations. -Deciding what kind of business you are running.  -Learning to trust ourselves in our business. Words to live by: “Even if you don’t have clients yet, make sure you are setting these boundaries. It’s going to help you identify if someone is crossing them or not.” “Lack of boundaries translates into lack of self-trust and that will lead to you over-delivering.”  “Boundaries are going to anchor you in your business in a bigger way..” IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa

Welcome to a new collab episode, in which I’m joined by Vanessa Codorniu, a psychic medium, clinical hypnotherapist, astrologer, international intuition trainer, and soul business mentor. We’ll be talking all about being your authentic self in life & business. Words to live by: “In order for me to be who I am today, I had to heal present trauma, past lives, and ancestral patterns that kept me hidden.” “If you are expecting somebody to do something for you, what you are doing is replicating the system you grew up in.” “Anybody who steals anything from you won’t be able to continue to replicate it because they didn’t create it.” “We are on a journey going inward to the heart of the Universe so that ultimately we learn more about who we really are.” IG Melissa Ruiz: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa IG Vanessa Codorniu: @thebizbruja