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Born to Talk Radio ShowRuksana HussainThank you Ruksana Hussain for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Ruksana Hussain. Ruksana Hussain was born in India and raised in Oman. She now resides in the heart of Hollywood and has called the United States home for just about two decades. Here is a bit of her background:...2025-02-1059 min
The PR Pace PodcastPR from the Edges of EarthI love this episode so much! Our first episode is with PPR client Andi Cross, who founded + runs Edges of Earth, a two-year global diving mission driving awareness to ocean conservation. Andi had a very successful corporate career in NYC and successfully did the pivot of all pivots when she launched EOE. I know you'll be fascinated hearing about it. Also joining us is Ruksana Hussain, who is the publisher and editor of Traveler and Tourist magazine. Ruksana talks about the job of travel writer + reporter, the state of that industry and, of course, her advice for how publicists can...2024-01-3155 min
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business58 - Where to Travel Next?"Travel is such a person experience" according to guest Ruksana Hussain, an award winning travel journalist. In addition to chatting about the amazing power of travel and curating bespoke experiences, Ruksana and host Catryn Becker talk about what it is like to be solopreneur and how Ruksana would have made different choices. We also look deeper about the challenges Ruksana faced as an Indian immigrating to the United States and how she overcame imposter syndrome and comparing herself to others in a negative way. Connect with Catryn BeckerWebsite: www.optimizewe.comEmail: Catryn@OptimizeWe.com...2023-12-2125 min
The Guiding VoiceBuilding Entrepreneurial successs through strategic networking | Ruksana Hussain | #TGV403Tune into #TGV403 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Ruksana’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding VoiceFirst rapid fire/Introduction and context settingRuksana’s journey as an award-winning journalist and the inspiration behind founding Traveler and Tourist magazineTop three things that contributed to her success so farWhat does entrepreneurship mean to her, and how has her entrepreneurial journey evolved over the years?Unique challenges that women face in the world of entrepreneurship2023-11-3034 min
Leading LightsRuksana Hussain- The Leading Light of JournalismIn this episode, we talk to Ruksana Hussain about all things journalism: freelance journalism, opportunities that journalism offers, and the path toward becoming a successful journalist. From overcoming the taboo around pursuing journalism as a career to struggles with finding her place as an immigrant, Ruksana has had her fair share of twists and turns before finally establishing herself as a successful and diverse freelance journalist. We cover Ruksana's ever-changing day-to-day schedule, exciting travels, and advice in this episode. Take a listen!
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Lead with a dash of PlaySummer Session: Keeping Play AccessibleHow do you keep play accessible? It can be through physically keeping something close, through the questions we ask ourselves, or through verbal and visual cues we notice during the work day.Featuring Past Guests:Garry RidgeKathy Klotz-GuestRuksana HussainNeville Billimoria2023-08-2809 min
Side Hustle HeroThe Best Of Year 1: Top 10 Life LessonsThis is the episode to tune into for inspiration and motivation to start or to scale your side hustle. Here we’ve curated the Top 10 side hustle life lessons from our heroes of year 1. They’re really a diverse group of characters including a rapper, a beekeeper, voice actor, quick books pro advisor, a gnome maker, a cookbook author, a travel writer, and more. What they have in common with each other and with you, is that they have all travelled along the side hustle path. Enjoy! Thanks so much...2023-06-2034 min
Search & ReplaceRuksana HussainRuksana Hussain is a writer and journalist who faced numerous challenges in her career. Determined to explore her options, she took on multiple part-time jobs, freelanced, and became a features generalist, writing about various topics. However, the constant hustle and lack of focus took a toll on her health, leading to a six-month recovery period. During this time, she realized the importance of putting herself first and establishing a schedule that suited her needs. She adopted a more measured approach to work, turning down assignments that didn't align with her goals. Today, Ruksana has found contentment in her freelance writing...2023-05-1707 minLead with a dash of PlaySeason 2 TL;DL: Play as a Force for ChangeWe rarely have as much time as we want these days, so for leaders who want a taste of my brilliant guests this season - or listeners who want a quick reminder of some of the ideas - here it is. Some of the themes that emerged in our discussions this season include: identity, creativity, agency, joy, and getting rid of our outdated notion of work being “serious.” Whether you're looking for individual professional development, inspiration to change the structures in your organization, or a change in the world, take a listen! And then listen to the full episode from...2023-05-1534 minLead with a dash of PlaySeason 2: Leaning in to CuriosityRuksana Hussain brings together the play personalities of explorer and storyteller in her work as a travel journalist, publisher, and speaker. Seeing the world with a mindset of “wow,” keeping open to learning something new even in her home town and from people she meets with regularly, starting the day with a crossword puzzle - Ruksana has a lot to teach us all about the place of play in “work.”“Generally speaking, play is something that’s imaginative, self-directed, intrinsically motivated and guided by rules that leave room for creativity.” Kristin Wong, New York Times How Do You Add Play T...2023-02-0629 minLead with a dash of PlayLeaders to Listen ToThe Lead with a dash of Play is back for season 2!More CEOs, Executive Leaders, Researchers, Authors and Coaches on the vital role of play in the workplace. Guest clips from: Neville Billimoria, Neel Doshi, Kathy Klotz-Guest, Jeff Harry, Ruksana Hussain, and Michelle Li.2023-01-0502 min
Side Hustle HeroMake Connections, Make MoneyOut of the four gigs she juggled, freelance writing became the clear financial winner for today’s guest. It’s what now pays for Ruksana Hussain’s desired lifestyle. She’s a pro at making connections, landing writing jobs, and learning from her mistakes. You’ll hear unique and easy ways to connect with potential clients at conferences and networking events, what social media platforms are the most productive for freelancers, and how to grow your subscriber list - her Traveler and Tourist online magazine boasts just under 30,000 subscribers. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a t...2022-10-1847 min
The InPursuit Podcast: A Spherical Look at Today's WorkplaceEp. 25 InPursuit of Adventures in Travel with Ruksana HussainIn this week's episode, I met my kindred spirit; a woman as in love with travel and writing as I am. Listen in for inspiration on your next adventure.
Ruksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist with 20+ years of experience working with local, national and international print and digital media for consumer and trade markets.
As a magazine editor and features writer, she has contributed to publications covering diverse beats and topics, including but not limited to lifestyle, travel, cuisine, culture, business, technology, education, construction, and more. Her bylines have appeared in Delta Sky Lines, Cuisine N...2022-08-1740 min
Oh My Word!Episode EXTRA! 6: On the Road Again with Ruksana HussainBONUS! Episode featuring journalist, publisher and editor Ruksana Hussain! Ruksana shares about how she became a writer, switching over to travel writing, starting her own magazine, organizing content, and more!...2022-07-0733 min
The Big PossibleGetting Your Passion Out Of The Gates with Ruksana Hussain | Ep. 106Ruksana is an award-winning journalist, writer, editor, and publisher based in Los Angeles, California, who has been quoted in outlets such as Boston Globe and ShermansTravel. With over 20 years of work experience as a full-time Freelancer and independent consultant, Ruksana’s bylines have appeared in the Delta Sky Lines, Restless Magazine, Detours, Luxury Travel Magazine, Business Insider, USA Today, and more. Born in India and raised in Oman, Ruksana now calls the United States home. She has visited Japan, Poland, Mexico, Canada, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and many more countries, reporting on travel stories. Ruksana is the reci...2022-07-0423 min
Into the Woods with Holly Worton460 Katherine Leamy ~ How to Travel Light on Your AdventuresI'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Katherine Leamy. I’ve been following her on Instagram for a few months, and I really love her approach to lightweight travel and adventure. In this episode she shares her top tips for traveling light. I’ve never thought of myself as a light traveler, but there have been several occasions in life where people have looked at my bag and been shocked at how little I was traveling with, so I guess I am! In this episode, Katherine shares her top tips on what t...2022-05-1639 min
TripCast360Travel America Through a Special LensOur guest is award winning journalist Ruksana Hussain. Originally from India but raised in Oman, Ruksana shares her perspective on travel in America and what she's learned along the way. She previously lived in Atlanta and now resides in Los Angeles. She is the founder of the online magazine Traveler and Tourist where she pens wonderful stories on her travels and cultural experiences. We discuss everything from road trips and small southern towns to Alaska snowmobiling and viewing the northern lights, to attending Mardi Gras. You'd be surprised what Ruksana sees that the average American takes for granted and...2022-04-181h 09
Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations#83 Ruksana Hussain: Travel Blogger | Joey Pinz Discipline ConversationsSend us a textRuksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience working with local, national, and international print and digital media for consumer and trade markets. As a magazine editor and features writer, she has contributed to publications covering diverse beats and topics, including but not limited to lifestyle, travel, cuisine, culture, business, wellness, technology, diversity, inclusion, and disability.Episode Links:Website: http://www.ruksanawrites.comWebsite: http://www.travelerandtourist.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruksanahussainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelerAndTouristTwitter: https://twitter...2022-03-2348 min
Into the Woods with Holly Worton447 Jen Ruiz ~ How To Balance Travel and Adventure With a Full-Time JobI'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Jen Ruiz. She’s a former attorney turned content creator who shifted careers after juggling an incredible amount of travel and a full-time job at a law firm. She’s got loads of tips for balancing full-time work and travel — and plenty of tips on how to turn your travel into a lucrative business. I hope you find this episode interesting, useful, and inspiring. About Jen Ruiz Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 5-time Amazon bestselling author...2022-02-1448 min
The Finjan ShowFaris Alami on the Finjan Show discussing Entrepreneurship with Ruksana HussainFaris Alami on the Finjan Show discussing Entrepreneurship with Ruksana Hussain from http://www.travelerandtourist.com who says the most valuable advice she ever received was - "Listen to the cues from your environment"2022-02-0711 min
Into the Woods with Holly Worton444 Ruksana Hussain ~ Adventures in Freelance Travel WritingI'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Ruksana Hussain. She’s a freelance journalist and travel writer with 20 years of experience. In this episode, we talk about how living in different countries and states has shaped who she is and what she does. We also talk about her favorite places to travel and why. And the main focus of this episode is about freelance travel writing and how to get started in this field. It’s something I know very little about, because I’ve only ever self-published things, like my blog and my books. This is a whole new wo...2022-01-2448 min
Living the Dream with Curveballliving the dream with award-winning journalist, writer, and editer Ruksaana HussainSend us a textRuksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist and solopreneur on a mission to help others, especially women, and women of color or minorities, to overcome adversity in their lives to pave a path to overall success. Based on her own experiences as an independent travel journalist, freelancer, digital magazine publisher and solopreneur, she speaks on how to chart a course to achieve your goals.Quoted in outlets such as Sherman’s Travel, CWAtlanta and Smart Business, she has presented as a speaker and/or panelist at schools, universities, networking groups, and on po...2021-12-3126 min
Dez ExperienceThe Art of Freelancing.In the latest episode of Dez Experience. My special guest was Ruksana Hussain. The following topics were discussed. Including: How do you advertise or promote a freelance business? Why is mental health an hot topic in freelancing? What avenues can one explore to work in travel journalism and writing? Which platforms do you suggest for networking and introductions? How does it feel to be an award winning journalist? Where have you found are the most inspiring spots to travel to? How do you find clients to work with in journalism? Talk about her experiences living in India and the United...2021-12-1449 min
Pitchin' and Sippin' with Lexie SmithMedia Pitching Preferences - Rapid Fire Round UpWe’re doing something a bit different this week on the Pitchin’ and Sippin’ podcast - we’re doing a round-up of 8 of our past media guest’s pitching preferences. SO, context, typically when I have a member of the media on the show, towards the end of the episode I ask them a series of Rapid fire questions about their personal preferences when being pitched. For example, what day of the week do you prefer to be pitched...do you want people to send photos, do you appreciate follow ups? SO, take out some pen and paper because you’re abo...2021-09-1535 min
Coffee N° 5 with Lara SchmoismanWriting on your Own Terms with Freelance Journalist, Ruksana HussainSend us a textWhen you write for a media outlet or a client, you might have some struggle to deal with your style and point of view and the client’s needs. Today, our guest is Ruksana Hussain, an award-winning journalist who has been writing for over 20 years for national and international print and digital media. She’s also the publisher and editor of Traveler and Tourist, a digital lifestyle magazine. Ruksana talks about what things you should be aware of when you start writing and how she built her career in journalism from scratch. How can...2021-05-2520 min
how to Be global#86 A true global 🌍 citizen: born in India 🇮🇳, raised in Oman 🇴🇲, now living in the US 🇺🇸 with Ruksana HussainMeet Ruksana, she's an Award-winning #journalist #editor #writer #publicspeaker. She was born in India, raised in Oman, and is now based in the US. We talked about the different cultures, her different "personas" and how amazing it is to be influenced by different cultures.
Ruksana has been writing for more than 20 years about everything from food and travel to social media and community leaders.
Her experiences have her covering local events and connecting with people from varied walks of life. She also travels nationally and internationally for stories and chronicles those adventures on her travel sit...2021-05-0231 minPitchin' and Sippin' with Lexie SmithMeet the Media: Ghost Writing, Advertorials and Crazy Cocktails with Ruksana HussainDownload Podcast TranscriptRuksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience working with local, national and international print and digital media for consumer and trade markets. As a magazine editor, features generalist, and contributing writer for outlets such as Apartment Therapy, Luxury Travel Magazine, California Apparel News, Dining Out, Delta Skylines, Edible Business Insider, Traveler and Tourist - which is her own publication - and many more, Ruksana covers diverse beats and topics spanning from lifestyle to travel cuisine to culture, business, wellness, technology, and much more. Highlights:Ruksana walks us through t...2021-03-1034 min