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Seitenweise Glück#86 Alleinerziehend & unbeugsam: Starke Mütter in „Achtzehnter Stock“ und „Only Margo“ – inkl. Buch-VerlosungVorhang auf für zwei starke, unbeugsame, berührende Protagonistinnen, die alleinerziehend sind und Heldinnen ihrer ganz eigenen Geschichten werden:In „Achtzehnter Stock“ von Sara Gmuer lebt Wanda mit ihrer Tochter Karlie in einer Plattenbausiedlung in Berlin. Die Ausbildung an der Schauspielschule musste sie schwanger abbrechen. Jetzt hält sie sich mit Mini-Jobs über Wasser, geht weiter zu Castings. Doch in ihrer Wohnung im 18. Stock schwankt nicht nur das Hochhaus bei starkem Wind, auch das Leben ihrer kleinen Familie gerät immer wieder ins Wanken.Auch Margo in Rufi Thorpes „Only Margo“ wird ungewollt sch...2025-06-0140 min
Spark Good Podcast#29: From Fear to Flow: How Entrepreneurs Build ConfidenceIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores what it really means to "do it scared"—to take bold action even when confidence is nowhere in sight. Drawing inspiration from a weekend of meaningful experiences, Stephanie unpacks how these moments reveal powerful truths about entrepreneurship. She dives into the psychology of confidence, including: Why confidence is a skill and not a prerequisite. The Confidence Loop framework: how action, not belief, leads to results and growth. Albert Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory and four key sources that help you beli...2025-05-0330 min
Spark Good Podcast#28: Time for a Spring Reset in Your Business?How to Hit Reset on Your Business Without Starting Over Spring is a powerful season of renewal — and it might be the perfect time for a reset in your business. In this episode, Stephanie explores why so many entrepreneurs find themselves feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure about what’s really moving the needle by Q2 — and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to recognize signs that you might need a reset and hear four specific business scenarios that call for a strategic pause and pivot. Whether you're juggling too many offers, contemplating a pivot...2025-04-1729 min
Fully Booked & CaffeinatedEpisode 89: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeOn today’s episode, we’re reviewing the quirky coming-of-age novel: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Tune in to hear us discuss Margo's perseverance and creativity, some complicated parental relationships and whether OnlyFans is a real job (spoiler alert: IT IS, DUH). This book took us in some truly unexpected directions, and we were fully along for the ride!CONTAINS SPOILERSMake sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @fullybookedcaffpod. Thanks for listening!2025-04-101h 07
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowThese Literary Fiction Picks Will Shatter You—in the Best WayDisclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Welcome back to the What to Read Next Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined once again by our resident literary fiction expert and middle grade author, Laura Bird. Laura is bringing us six stunning literary fiction reads that will break your heart—but leave you with hope. These are perfect picks for readers who want emotional depth, compelling characters, and a reminder of the...2025-04-0730 min
Spark Good Podcast#27: The Two Missing Ingredients for Sustainable Business GrowthFeeling stuck in your business? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs find themselves caught between hustling non-stop without seeing results or feeling distracted by endless ideas but struggling to follow through. In this episode, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi unpacks why this happens—and what you can do to get back on track. Tune in to discover the two missing ingredients that can help you move forward with clarity and momentum. Plus, Stephanie shares an exciting new opportunity designed to support entrepreneurs in creating sustainable success without burnout. Don’t miss it! Join Focus + Flow Program for Entrepren...2025-03-1524 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast February 2025 Week 4 with Special Guest Clare PooleyKPL Podcast presents Clare Pooley and her latest novel, How to Age Disgracefully. When the town council decides to sell the beloved community center, a group of seniors band together to save the center. The novel is cleaver and laugh-out-loud funny. Listen to learn more.Author readsThe Wedding People by Allison EspachMargot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe2025-02-2841 min
Spark Good Podcast#26: The 3 Biggest Traps Keeping Entrepreneurs Stuck (And What to Do About It!)Feeling stuck in your business, exhausted from juggling endless tasks, and unsure if you're making real progress? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs unknowingly fall into hidden traps that keep them spinning their wheels—traps that drain energy, stall growth, and leave them wondering if success is even possible. But what if breaking free wasn’t as complicated as it seems? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on three of the biggest obstacles holding entrepreneurs back—and revealing practical shifts that can make all the difference. Whether it's escaping the loneliness of entrepreneurship, cutting through th...2025-02-2826 min
Spark Good Podcast#25: Now is the Time to Double Down on Your BusinessAfter a season of big personal transitions, I’m back—and more committed than ever to strengthening this entrepreneurial community. In this episode, I talk about why, in uncertain times, it’s more important than ever for entrepreneurs to lean in, stay connected, and focus on building sustainable businesses. I also share what’s next, including my Focus + Flowprogram, designed to help you move from overwhelm to clarity with the right strategy, support, and community. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why staying connected is key to navigating uncertain times ✅ A personal update on what’s been happening...2025-02-0717 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast January 2025 Week 5 with Special Guest Rufi ThorpeAnother amazing episode is ready. This week we spoke with author Rufi Thorpe about her new novel, Margo's Got Money Troubles. This is a hilarious novels about the trials and and tribulations of single motherhood, addiction, family, and sex work. Listen to learn more.Author Reads1. Vantage Point by Sara Sligar2. This is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter3. Slough House by Mick Herron2025-01-3159 min
SSJCPL Podcast NetworkBook with a View: Margo's Got Money TroublesWelcome back to the Goodreads Virtual Book Club/A Book with a View podcast! This month we read Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe.
As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her fro...2025-01-2256 min
Die Buch. Der feministische Buchpodcast#120 Wie Selbstoptimierung unseren Alltag beeinflusst - “Das Orakel spricht” von Liv Strömquist
Hast du genug Spaß? Sind deine Abenteuer auch spannend genug? Und führst du deine Beziehungen auch ausreichend bewusst? Lebensbereiche sind zu Leistungsbereichen geworden. Warum das so ist, darüber schreibt Liv Strömquist in ihrem neuen Buch “Das Orakel spricht” (Avant Verlag, 2024). Wir haben es für euch gelesen und teilen in unserer aktuellen Podcast-Folge die spannendsten Erkenntnisse.
Wie kommt es, dass plötzlich alle eine Morgenroutine haben? Und hast du auch das Gefühl, dass es auf den sozialen Medien nur so von Coaches und Ratgeber*innen wimmelt? Die schwedische Autorin und Comiczeichnerin Liv Strömquist geht in...2025-01-2231 minDie Buch. Der feministische Buchpodcast#120 Wie Selbstoptimierung unseren Alltag beeinflusst - “Das Orakel spricht” von Liv Strömquist
Hast du genug Spaß? Sind deine Abenteuer auch spannend genug? Und führst du deine Beziehungen auch ausreichend bewusst? Lebensbereiche sind zu Leistungsbereichen geworden. Warum das so ist, darüber schreibt Liv Strömquist in ihrem neuen Buch “Das Orakel spricht” (Avant Verlag, 2024). Wir haben es für euch gelesen und teilen in unserer aktuellen Podcast-Folge die spannendsten Erkenntnisse.
Wie kommt es, dass plötzlich alle eine Morgenroutine haben? Und hast du auch das Gefühl, dass es auf den sozialen Medien nur so von Coaches und Ratgeber*innen wimmelt? Die schwedische Autorin und Comiczeichnerin Liv Strömquist geht in...2025-01-2231 min
Book BumbleBook Club Picks With Special Guest, Lisa Hedger - Season 3, Episode 11Send us a textToday, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being great Book Club Picks. And, we have a special guest to help us discover some great titles to get discussions going in your group. Lisa Hedger is joining us from the podcast Everyone Loved It But Me. Lisa is in multiple book clubs, and knows her stuff! Check out her podcast. And check out our Show Notes below...we've included 7 additional Book Club Picks just for you! Happy New Year!! Featured Books:Th...2025-01-0137 min
On the BleachersKayfabe, Babe (Rufi Thorpe's Version) We love the aliens among us. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss Timothèe Chalamet on College Gameday; Bill Belichick is leaving for college football; the Simpsons Monday Night Football Game; the End of Eras; witchcraft watch continues; a stupid game about Patrick Mahomes vs Santa Claus; some backstory on Browns QB Jameis Winston; the blockbuster Juan Soto signing; and an interview with Rufi Thorpe, author of Margo’s Got Money...2024-12-171h 43
TBR LowdownWe Discuss Margot’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeIn season 4 episode 145, we discuss Margot’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Who else is excited about the upcoming Apple TV series adaptation?!?!
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Book Pop!Episode 21 - Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration PreviewJamie and Molly welcome Jane Rotunda to the podcast. Jane is the director of the Wisconsin Book Festival. Gearing up for the 4-day Fall celebration, Jane fills us in on all the excitement happening October 17 - 20th including conversation with amazing authors, free book give-a-ways, and topics for everyone. Spoiler Alert: After reading Margots Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe, Molly, Jamie, and Jane dive into what made this such a special, entertaining, and stressful (at times) read. Catch author Rufi Thorpe in conversation with Christina Clancy at the Wisconsin Book Festival on Saturday, October 19th...2024-10-041h 09
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book RecommendationsIn Episode 179, Sarah is joined by Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of Wonderland Books, an independent bookstore in Bethesda, MD opening in November 2024. Gayle candidly shares her journey from her initial idea to being on the verge of opening the store. This behind-the-scenes episode offers a deep dive into everything from training and book buying to raising capital (including crowdsourcing) and much more! Plus, Gayle wraps up the episode with some great book recommendations (and how many copies of each she’s ordering for the store). This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small com...2024-10-021h 13
Spark Good Podcast#24: The Power of 90 Days: Why Short-Term Focus Leads to Long-Term SuccessIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores the power of focusing on a 90-day timeframe for achieving business goals. She emphasizes that this short-term focus—often referred to as 90 days or three months or 12 weeks—can lead to significant long-term success. Drawing on insights from her favorite book, The 12 Week Year, Stephanie explains how setting clear, specific goals within this timeframe fosters clarity, direction, and adaptability. Stephanie outlines three key benefits of a 90-day focus, offers practical steps for implementing a 90-day plan, including creating SMART goals and developing an actionable timeline that...2024-09-2823 min
Spark Good Podcast#23: 10 Questions to Help You Find Your Focus in Your BusinessOn this episode host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, dives deep into one of the most crucial aspects of entrepreneurship—finding focus. If you're an entrepreneur who feels pulled in multiple directions, wears too many hats, or finds it hard to narrow down on the one thing that will move the needle in your business, this episode is for you. Stephanie shares 10 powerful questions that will help you gain clarity and determine where to focus your energy for at least 90 days. With so many ideas, inspiration, and tasks coming at you, it’s easy to feel scattered. But real business growth requires focu...2024-09-2026 min
Spark Good Podcast#22 The Secret to Sustainable Business Growth: Why Focus Matters More Than HustleIn this episode of the Spark Good podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi discusses the critical role of self-care in business strategy, emphasizing its importance for long-term sustainability and success. She discusses how integrating these practices from day one can help prevent burnout and foster resilience, creativity, and a positive work culture. Drawing inspiration from books like "Do Less" by Kate Northrup and "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson, Stephanie highlights how small, consistent actions contribute to overall well-being and business performance. She provides practical tips about how entrepreneurs can incorporate self-care into their daily routines, ultimately enhancing their leadership, vision, a...2024-09-0622 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 487 || July Reading RecapThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your July Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 487” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s official app:
Here One Moment b...2024-07-2547 min
Bubbles and BooksPoppin' Off with Rufi ThorpeWelcome to Poppin' Off! In this episode we welcome Rufi Thorpe, author of Margo's Got Money Troubles & The Knockout Queen, to the Bubbles & Books podcast! Thorpe is an author both Amanda & Ellyn talk about often after they bonded over their love of The Knockout Queen. Most recently Amanda has been working through some of Rufi's other backlist books. When Margo was announced as a forthcoming novel, both Amanda and Ellyn knew without question they were going to get a favorite book of the year.
Rufi Thorpe received her MFA from the University of Virginia in 2009. She is...2024-07-0253 min
Poured OverRufi Thorpe on MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES Margo’s Got Money Troubles features Rufi Thorpe’s wry voice and sharp insights in a rollicking ride about the hustle and grind life, complicated families, and social media. Thorpe joins us to talk about empowered characters, stigmas and societal judgements of young mothers, the dangers of ambition and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe The Knockout Queen by Rufi2024-06-1847 min
HostUp! | Der Podcast für smarte FeWo-StrategienWarum es uns in Deutschland so gut geht: Claus Oellerking über nachhaltige Hilfe in UgandaMustafa Nemat Ali
Willkommen zu meinem neuesten Video! In “Warum es uns in Deutschland so gut geht: Claus Oellerking über nachhaltige Hilfe in Uganda” spricht Claus Oellerking über seine beeindruckende Arbeit, die Menschen in Uganda dabei hilft, eigene Einkommensquellen zu schaffen und somit ihr Leben nachhaltig zu verbessern. Erfahre, warum es uns in Deutschland im Vergleich zu vielen anderen Ländern so gut geht und welche Lektionen wir aus der Arbeit in Uganda ziehen können. Klaus teilt seine Erfahrungen, Herausforderungen und Erfolge und zeigt auf, wie nachhaltige Hilfe zur wirtschaftlichen Unabhängigkeit führt.
In diesem Video erfä...2024-06-0844 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 170: Summer 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Now that the 2024 Summer Reading Guide is set, Sarah welcomes heavier and more literary books. Catherine is l...2024-05-2946 min
Spark Good Podcast#21 Why Prioritizing Self-Care Fuels Business SuccessIn this episode of the Spark Good podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi discusses the critical role of self-care in business strategy, emphasizing its importance for long-term sustainability and success. She discusses how integrating these practices from day one can help prevent burnout and foster resilience, creativity, and a positive work culture. Drawing inspiration from books like "Do Less" by Kate Northrup and "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson, Stephanie highlights how small, consistent actions contribute to overall well-being and business performance. She provides practical tips about how entrepreneurs can incorporate self-care into their daily routines, ultimately enhancing their leadership, vision, a...2024-05-2232 min
The Library Love Fest PodcastAnnouncing the June 2024 LibraryReads Picks (Feat. author reactions!)The June LibraryReads list is here! The TOP PICK this month is Catherine Newman's SANDWICH. Also making the list is Rufi Thorpe's MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES and Kirsten Miller's LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS. We also have four (!) Hall of Fame authors: Wanda M. Morris, author of WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND; Lucy Foley, author of THE MIDNIGHT FEAST; Peter Swanson, author of A TALENT FOR MURDER; and Paul Tremblay, author of HORROR MOVIE.
We also have a phone number! Call 212-207-7773 and leave us a message!
You can find us on Facebook and Twitter @librarylovefest or on T...2024-05-1542 minBubbles and BooksWe're HomegrownWe are fresh off of Small Business Week, and Amanda & Ellyn have fellow Main Street small business owner Jenny Pollard on the podcast. Jenny has not only one business on Main Street but two! You may know her incredible store Life Distilled, but she will soon be opening her second project Homegrown Iowa! Homegrown Iowa, is located at 218 Main Street (right across from Dog-Eared Books), and will be opening on Wednesday, May 15!
When you visit Homegrown, you will find items that highlight Iowa's unique culture and fresh talents with an exclusive selection of trendy, high-quality, locally-made gifts a...2024-05-0750 min
Spark Good Podcast#20: Six Key Questions to Refine Your Business OffersIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores the fundamental questions every business owner should ask themselves to refine their offerings and maximize impact. Through a systematic breakdown of six key questions—Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How—Stephanie guides listeners in understanding their target audience, defining their unique value proposition, and optimizing their sales and delivery processes. Drawing from her own experiences, she illustrates the practical application of these questions in shaping her business offerings. By encouraging listeners to engage with these questions, Stephanie empowers entrepreneurs to align their businesses with meaningful causes, fost...2024-05-0220 min
Spark Good Podcast#19: Ways to Find Clarity in Your BusinessFeeling unmotivated to work on your business? Maybe you don’t actually have a motivation problem. Maybe you have a lack of clarity. This week, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi highlights the common struggle of feeling unmotivated, which often stems from a lack of direction and clarity of action rather than a true motivation deficit. Through relatable examples and insightful exercises, Stephanie offers five practical strategies for cultivating clarity in business decision-making. Stepahnie also shares a tip for how to minimize the constant feels of not being clear in your business with a consistent practice to ado...2024-04-2426 min
Spark Good Podcast#18: From Awareness to Action: Transforming Your Entrepreneurial PathIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi explores the vital role of self-awareness in entrepreneurship. Drawing inspiration from James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," Stephanie underscores the importance of habitual actions in achieving business goals and emphasizes the foundational role of self-awareness in behavior change. She unpacks the concept of self-awareness, highlighting its relevance to understanding personal values, leadership styles, and resource allocation. Through practical strategies such as personality assessments, ongoing learning, and seeking feedback, Stephanie guides listeners in cultivating self-awareness for enhanced decision-making and alignment with business objectives. The episode concludes with a call...2024-04-1719 min
Spark Good Podcast#17: 10 Ways to Stay Focused and Accountable to Your Quarterly Business GoalsIn this episode we explore staying accountable to quarterly business goals. With a wealth of experience in coaching business owners toward sustainable and impactful ventures, Stephanie shares invaluable insights and practical strategies to ensure goal attainment. From the importance of physically writing down goals to scheduling regular reviews, keeping goals visible, and utilizing digital tools for tracking progress, Stephanie offers 10 ideas for how to stay both focused and accountable to your business goals on a consistent basis. With her expertise and passion for sparking good through business, Stephanie inspires listeners to take actionable steps towards realizing their goals and...2024-04-0320 min
The First Draft ClubS07 E06 Rufi Thorpe (with Mary) on How to Control Your Reader's MindIn this sneak peek into the private podcast inside The Book Incubator, Mary and Rufi discuss what they label "Newtonian Narratology" (you think we're kidding!), a.k.a. why it's better for your characters to try not to cry than to cry, and why you might not need to learn how to write that one emotion you struggle to write, after all.
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Spark Good Podcast#16: Quarterly Planning Essentials: Building Your Business RoadmapIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi walks through the indispensable practice of quarterly planning for business success. She emphasizes the transition from an entrepreneurial mindset to embracing the role of a visionary leader, highlighting how quarterly planning serves as a crucial tool in this evolution. Stephanie underscores the significance of quarterly planning in refining business strategies, maintaining focus, and avoiding the frantic pace often associated with end-of-year rushes. Throughout the episode, Stephanie outlines a practical framework for quarterly planning, encompassing four key stages: reflection, planning, execution, and support. You can grab her free download t...2024-03-2625 min
Spark Good Podcast#15: 7 Strategies to Escape the Entrepreneurial Hamster WheelIn this episode, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi discusses the phenomenon known as being on the hamster wheel, a state all too familiar to entrepreneurs and small business owners. With a keen eye for identifying the subtle signs of this relentless cycle, Stephanie explains how this shows up for business owners. From reactive decision-making to a loss of passion and purpose, she outlines seven key indicators that signal one's entrapment within this exhausting pattern. In addition to illuminating the problem; Stephanie offers actionable strategies for stopping living in this state. From mastering the art of prioritization and time management t...2024-03-2013 min
Spark Good Podcast#14: Strategic Choices: Mastering Decision-Making in BusinessIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi shares the intricacies of decision-making in business, offering valuable insights and strategies to navigate this essential aspect of entrepreneurship. Stephanie explores the multitude of decisions entrepreneurs face daily, from operational choices to strategic planning, emphasizing the staggering volume of decisions individuals make on a subconscious level. She discusses the challenges inherent in decision fatigue and analysis paralysis, shedding light on the pitfalls that can impede progress. Transitioning from an entrepreneurial to a CEO mindset, Stephanie highlights the importance of strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and delegating tasks t...2024-03-1236 min
Spark Good Podcast#13 Elevate Your Business: From Entrepreneurial to CEO MindsetAre you seeking long-term sustainability and growth for your business? Have you ever wondered what it takes to shift from being an entrepreneur to a CEO? In this episode, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi delves into the critcial journey of shifting from an entrepreneurial mindset to a CEO mindset. She explores the fundamental differences between the two, highlighting the key characteristics of each and emphasizing the importance of making this crucial transition for business growth and sustainability. Stephanie offers practical tips for recognizing the need to shift your mindset, assessing your business's current state, investing in learning...2024-03-0528 min
OP Podio (One Piece Podcast)#128 MIRIP RUFI, BONNEY MAKAN BUAH GOD NIKA? ADA APA GERANGAN?
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Spark Good Podcast#10: The Power of Creating Your Annual Strategic Business PlanThis episode of Spark Good podcast introduces the importance of developing an annual strategic plan for businesses, regardless of their size. Host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, emphasizes the benefits of strategic planning, including increased growth rates, proactive decision-making, and better adaptability to change. Stephanie breaks down six key advantages of creating an annual plan and executing it.. To help listeners kickstart their planning process, she invites them to a live virtual workshop on December 8th, where they can craft their strategic plan for 2024. Stephanie also provides pre-work exercises to prepare for the workshop, ensuring participants are ready to maximize the benefits of...2023-11-0827 minSpark Good Podcast#8: Clarifying and Assessing Your Business OffersIn this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi walks through a practical yet powerful exercise designed to help businesses clarify and assess their offers. The episode begins with an introduction to the importance of regularly checking in on your business's offerings and talks about how the end of the year is a perfect time to do this, especially as you begin to do annual strategic planning for your business. The main topic of the episode explores six crucial categories for each business offer that you have. This exercise is a valuable tool for preparing for annual pla...2023-10-2518 minSpark Good Podcast#7: Your (Growth) Mindset is Your Greatest AssetDid you know that your mindset is truly one of your greatest assets…in your business…and in life? Listen to this episode about the transformative power of a growth mindset. With a strong emphasis on aligning business goals with meaningful causes and nurturing personal well-being, Stephanie dives into the concept of mindset and its pivotal role in entrepreneurship and small businesses. She explores the six key benefits of adopting a growth mindset, including resilience, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability, improved relationships, and long-term success. Furthermore, Stephanie offers actionable insights on how to cultivate a growt...2023-10-1727 min
Making Good: Small Business Podcast202: How to Build a Socially Conscious Business with Stephanie Malon-RufiToday’s episode is about a topic that is near and dear to my heart; How to create and maintain a socially conscious business.My passion for this probably comes as no surprise, given the titles of my podcast and of my membership program, Making Good and Making Good Happen. Many if not most of this show’s listeners are, or want to be, socially conscious entrepreneurs, and it has been such a joy to witness the community forming and growing around this idea. As today’s guest said, it is so vital to surround yourself with peers...2023-10-1744 minSpark Good Podcast#6: What can you accomplish in 12 weeks?In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi challenges listeners to seize the 12 weeks remaining in the year and set impactful goals. Stephanie emphasizes the power of putting goals in writing and sharing them with others to boost accountability. She shares her top three objectives for the final quarter of 2023, which include finalizing an annual planning package with a virtual workshop, planning the launch of the "Spark Good Collective" group coaching experience, and committing to increased marketing visibility. Stephanie shares additional ideas about what strategic initiatives you can commit to working on in the last 12 weeks...2023-10-1117 minSpark Good Podcast#5: The Value of Transparency in Your BusinessIn this episode host Stephanie Malon-Rufi focuses on the pivotal role of transparency in business. Stephanie delves into the historical lack of transparency in traditional business practices, highlighting the factors that often discourage it, such as competitive advantage and hierarchical organizational structures. She then discusses the numerous benefits of embracing transparency, including building trust, fostering accountability, and facilitating the measurement of social and environmental impact. Stephanie provides five actionable ways for businesses to increase transparency, spanning pricing transparency, improved communication and information access, ethical advertising and promotion, supply chain transparency, and nurt...2023-09-2730 minSpark Good Podcast#4: Aligning Your Business with Your Zone of GeniusIn this fourth episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi dives into the concept of discovering and working within your "Zone of Genius." Drawing inspiration from Gay Hendricks' book "The Big Leap," Stephanie explains that your Zone of Genius represents the activities that come most effortlessly to you, those moments when you feel truly alive and in flow. By identifying and understanding your Zone of Genius, you can unlock numerous benefits, including making your business more sustainable and enjoyable. Stephanie guides listeners through three insightful exercises: a set of questions to pinpoint your Zone of Genius, an...2023-09-1930 minSpark Good Podcast#3: 6 Ways We Can ‘Do Business’ DifferentlyIn this enlightening episode of the Spark Good Podcast, listeners are invited to explore innovative ways to reshape traditional business models and create a positive social impact. The episode begins by critiquing the conventional focus on maximizing shareholder value, highlighting its detrimental effects on externalizing costs and fostering a short-term outlook. Six transformative strategies for doing business differently are then unveiled: Declaring a purpose-driven mission that centers on social and environmental impact. Transitioning from manipulative marketing practices to ethical marketing. Embracing transparency, both internally and externally. Adopting flexible pricing m...2023-09-1221 min
Spark Good Podcast#2: The 5 Cs to Successfully Build a Social Change BusinessIn this episode host Stephanie Malon-Rufi introduces listeners to her framework, "The 5 Cs to Successfully Build a Social Change Business." Stephanie explores the five essential elements for social entrepreneurs to consider: Competition, where she redefines competition as a positive force and discusses two common mistakes entrepreneurs make that are best to avoid Cha-Ching (Money), highlighting the importance of financial understanding, profit, pricing, funding options, and a healthy money mindset Community, encompassing community support, network building, and selecting the right support and experts Change, emphasizing how businesses can drive change through practices, advocacy, and industry disruption Care, a reminder to integrate...2023-09-1225 minSpark Good Podcast#1: Welcome and Introduction to the Spark Good PodcastIn the inaugural episode of The Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi shares her excitement for launching a podcast dedicated to social businesses and the fusion of profit and purpose. Stephanie delves into her background, which includes experiences in nonprofits and business, emphasizing her passion for using business as a vehicle for social change. She discusses her early career working for a nonprofit with a unique social enterprise model and her educational journey, which led to her interest in entrepreneurship. Stephanie also details her extensive experience in startups and consulting, ultimately leading to the creation of her business, "Spark...2023-09-1222 min
Social Impact Level UpGet Out There & Make an Impact with Stephanie Malon-RufiIn this episode, we had a captivating conversation with Stephanie Melancon, an expert in social enterprises. Stephanie highlighted the growing importance of aligning business values with social impact in response to changing consumer expectations, especially among younger generations. She shared valuable advice for small business owners looking to integrate social impact into their business model, emphasizing the significance of taking the time to envision how their business can contribute positively to society.
Key Takeaways:
How businesses can start making a difference in various ways from adopting sustainable purchasing practices to engaging in community partnerships.
2023-09-0148 min
Spark Good PodcastSpark Good Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Spark Good Podcast, your weekly dose of inspiration, strategies, and stories that will ignite your passion for making a difference. With your host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi and you will delve into the world of entrepreneurship and small business and explore how we can harness its power to spark good. There is an incredible potential of business to have a positive social impact and we want to help you discover how you can align your business goals with meaningful causes and contribute to a better world. Learn More: https://www.sparkgood.net 2023-06-0902 min
Estirando el chicleCON NUESTRAS MADRES (obligadas) | Estirando el Chicle 5x01La nueva temporada empieza a lo grande con las mejores invitadas posibles: las madres de Carolina y Victoria. María José y Gloria, más conocidas como Aguja, dedal y tijera y la Pimpa de Rivas, demuestran que aún quedan más trapos sucios por contar de las dos tronchas. En esta charla queda claro por qué ellas son como son y cuáles son sus orígenes sin callarse nada. Lala y Rufi, su madre, no se pierden el ratito de salseo y también aportan cotilleos inéditos.2023-03-121h 15
Man müsste mal...Biiria Jovia und Claus Oellerking - zu Gast bei RuFI UgandaMan müsste mal...dranbleiben an einem Projekt, auch wenn es weit entfernt ist!
35 Grad, bis zum Äquator sind es gerade einmal 20 Kilometer. Und bei der Rural Focus Initiative Uganda (RuFI) in Kasese sitzen junge Frauen im Schatten auf der Veranda der kleinen Ausbildungswerkstatt und erlernen das Flechten farbenfroher Körbe.
Hier befindet sich der Arbeitsplatz von Biiria Jovia und für gute 3 Wochen auch der Einsatzort von Claus Oellerking aus Schwerin.
Biiria Jovia war vor einigen Jahren “Auszubildende” bei RuFI und hat das Herstellen von Körben und das Nähen gelernt. Heute gibt...2023-02-1929 min
Badass Business Squad PodcastEasy Ways to Build a Successful Social Impact Business with Stephanie Malon-RufiBuilding a business that takes social change into account can feel overwhelming -- often we don't even know where to start. Guest expert Stephanie Malon-Rufi takes you through the first tangible steps and exercises to do when building social impact into your business. Episode Links: Join the party on Instagram Get full podcast transcriptions and show notes Find Stephanie on Instagram Learn more about Stephanie on her website Take the quiz to see if your business is sparking social change 2023-02-1623 min
Creating Social Impact Podcast with Kat LuckockThe 5 C's for building a social change business with Stephanie Malon-RufiStephanie Malon-Rufi, Owner of Spark Good, is a strategic business consultant and business leadership coach working with entrepreneurs who want to build their business to be a vehicle for social change. She draws upon 20+ years of experience working with social enterprises, start-ups and nonprofits and an MBA education with focus on entrepreneurship. She also co-hosts the Social Change Leaders Podcast, geared for social innovators with tips, actionable ideas, and stories to inspire from the front lines of social changes.
In this episode Stephanie shares her 5 C's for building a social change business, which are the pillars to all...2022-12-0125 min
Social Change Leaders PodcastPodcast Guest Updates Part 3: Supporting the ecoSystem for Social ChangeMore information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old! To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Nancy Meyer, Elaine Rasmussen, Brenden Kumasari and Ann Price to share updates on their work in the social change landscape and ecosystem to effectively do social change, fund it, communicate the value, and evaluate community efforts. In this episode we referenced: Episode #024: Moving the Money: Connecting Investors and Underestimated Ent...2022-11-1734 min
Social Change Leaders PodcastPodcast Guest Updates Part 2: Equity LeadershipMore information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net The Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old! To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Carl Young, Bukata Hayes and Stacy Wells who all share updates on the work they are doing in the community around racial equity and how the equity leadership space has evolved. In this episode we referenced: Episode #5: A Community Based Approach to Mental Wellness Episode #8: Increasing a Co...2022-11-1033 min
Social Change Leaders PodcastPodcast Guest Updates #1: Integrating Wellness and Continuous LearningThe Social Change Leaders Podcast is 3 years old! To celebrate, some of our former podcast guests are back giving social change leaders updates, lessons learned and some inspiration. In this episode, we will hear from Felicia Boone, Sarah Turino and Jory Mickelson who all shared updates on how they are integrating wellness, self improvement and continuous learning while doing social impact work. In this episode we referenced: Episode #30: Wellness + Self Care Series: Finding your Body-Mind-Spirit Connection Episode #32: Wellness + Self Care Series: Writing as Self Care Episode #78: Tilling the Soil for Equ...2022-11-0428 min
Female Founders Breaking BoundariesUse Your Business To Be The Change with Stephanie Malon-RufiThe majority of women I work with have some element of social impact engrained in their business whether they know it or not. It is so valuable to not only run your business in a profitable way but in a way that generates change. This week’s episode 75 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about using your business to be the change!Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some ti...2022-10-2050 min
Social Change Leaders PodcastGoing Beyond the Food Drive: Being Radical with Your Business’ Social ImpactRadical simply means grasping at the roots. -Angela Davis More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Is the social impact of your business more of something that makes you feel good or is it integral to your work? How integrated are your social change efforts into your business operations? In this episode, co-host, Stephanie Malon-Rufi, addresses how you can go deeper with your social change work and how you can more closely align it with your business vision. In this episode, Stephanie discusses: The three main ways you can...2022-09-1520 min
Social Change Leaders Podcast6 Questions to Help You Clarify Your Social Business Offers“The more clarity and focus you have around what you are offering the world, the easier it will be to authentically sell and have a positive social impact.” - Stephanie Malon-Rufi More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you use your business as a vehicle for social change? Have you clearly defined your target audience(s)? Are you crystal clear on what exactly you are selling and the social impact you are seeking? It can be tempting to create and customize offers so that *everyone* can buy, but...2022-07-2118 min
Community PossibilitiesStephanie Malon-Rufi: Social Enterprise as a strategy for social changeSend us a textIn this episode of Community possibilities, Stephanie shares what its like to work with businesses through a lens focused on changing communities.Stephanie is all about social entrepreneurship and loves teaching nonprofits and community organizations about the role of community engagement and evaluation (yes!) in this work. One tip she shares is that you need to make sure the social impact of your business/enterprise is what the community needs and that products are competitive in the market. Social enterprise strategies discussed include staffing models that employ those with b...2022-06-0143 min
VIDA SALADA DIARIOT1E07 Dando Clases de Surf Perfeccionamiento con Juanma y Angel + Skimada con periodo de 24s Gracias rufiT1E07 Dando Clases de Surf Perfeccionamiento con Juanma y Angel + Skimada con periodo de 24s Gracias rufi
Hoy ha sido un dia completito, dando clases de surf perfeccionamiento con Juanma y angel + skimada con periodo de 24s gracias rufi. La clase de Surf nivel Perfeccionamiento fueron dos clientes nuevos. Como ya sabeis fue través de mi Escuela de Surf AVANCE Surf Training, han salido muy contentos pese a las olas pequeñas que habia, era la preparación para mañana. Hoy era un dia extraño en Andalucia, por que habia 24 segundos de periodo algo...2021-10-0600 min
Caminando con héroes26 - Sergi Rufi | Una psicología realEn el podcast de hoy hablaremos con el gran Sergi Rufi.
Cuando a principios del 2020 pasé una pequeña crisis existencial, él fue el terapeuta que me ayudó a volver a estar en orden.
Deja de vivir como un Zombie - https://entrenacomounheroe.com/deja-de-vivir-como-un-zombie
Web - https://entrenacomounheroe.com2020-12-081h 11
The Naija Twitter Drive7th episode of the naija twitter drive podcastBishop Oyedepo vs Federal Government, is it wrong for a Christian to be a feminist, what is the right way to talk to a stranger on phone, E-rufi and The NBA, Tory laenz shot maga thee stallion, Harry Maguire arrest, all these and more2020-08-2732 min
Broads and Books67: Truth HurtsListen to Lizzo: Truth can hurt, but sometimes you need it. And that's what our picks are all about this week: break-ups, splits, and hard truths. Plus, we're talking about the best way to break up, why nurses should stay away from cats and oils, and Amy's shocking change of heart on a critical book issue.Listen to "Truth Hurts," watch Lizzo's BET performance, and watch Aidy Bryant and Lizzo become best friends. _____Our picks from Broads and Books Episode 67: Truth Hurts Novels:A...2020-08-0550 min