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The BookFunnel PodcastFinding Your Audiobook Audience with Ruthie Bowles, The BookFunnel Podcast Episode 21In this episode of the BookFunnel podcast, hosts Jack Shilkaitis and Emma Alisyn welcome audiobook narrator Ruthie Bowles. They discuss the importance of engaging thumbnails, the journey of indie authors, and the nuances of audiobook narration. Ruthie shares her experiences and insights on working with authors, the significance of marketing audiobooks, and the potential of platforms like YouTube for reaching new audiences. The conversation emphasizes the need for authors to leverage their readers for marketing and to maintain clarity in character accents for narrators. In this engaging conversation, Ruthie Bowles discusses the evolving landscape of audiobooks, the importance of...
2025-07-231h 23
Sandwich Season SanityTwo Questions to Ask in Your Stressed SeasonClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, I’m discussing the challenge of finding peace during one of life’s most chaotic seasons. This episode offers a compassionate exploration of how true peace isn’t just handed to us—even believers need to take intentional, sometimes uncomfortable steps to experience it fully. I’m sharing personal stories and boundary-setting moments so listeners can know that even when faced with setbacks, there is peace in the midst. Don’t forget to ch...
2025-07-2112 minSandwich Season SanityDream with God in 60 MinutesClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m sharing my "Dream with God in 60 Minutes" task-sorting method through a practical, prayer-centered exercise for balancing personal desires, family responsibilities, and your calling from God. We’ll talk about shifting priorities, setting healthy boundaries, and learning to let go of goals that no longer align with your season of life. You’ll be encouraged to embrace your hope endeavors, communicate needs with family, and protect time for what matters most. If...
2025-07-1419 minSandwich Season SanityEmbracing Legacy: Saying ‘No’ to the Hustle ft. Laura AcuñaClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In the second half of this episode with Laura Acuna, we’re dissecting the real-life balancing act of being an entrepreneur, author, and mom/caregiver/grandparent. Learn insights on saying “no” and how to prioritize listening to God’s guidance, making time for family, and accepting help in caregiving roles. I give the scoop on my practical routines, like my beloved “coffee before talkie” mornings, plus deep faith practices that underpin my work and my book, Empty Nest Awakening.
2025-07-0725 min
The Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsThe Secret to Reclaiming Time as a Busy MomEver feel like the weight of running a business and managing your household is too much to carry? You're not alone—and this episode might just be the permission slip you’ve been needing.This week, Ruthie is joined by Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage House, a company helping busy moms reclaim their time, energy, and mental clarity by building household systems and outsourcing the invisible load.Kelly shares how her own experience as a burned-out mom of three sparked the idea for Sage House—and why hiring a house manager was the best decision she ever made f...
2025-07-0133 minSandwich Season SanityIntegrating Personal Ambitions and Caregiving ft. Laura AcuñaClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity, I’m sharing my guest appearance on the Still Becoming Podcast with Laura Acuña, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with balancing caregiving roles and personal ambitions during midlife. I’ll share my personal journey from being a busy mom of four to finding renewed purpose and productivity in the empty nest stage. Together, we discuss the grief and loss that often accompany this season, but also highlight the possibilities for growth and t...
2025-06-3026 minSandwich Season SanitySupporting Your Kids While CaregivingClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I sat down with my youngest daughter, Kylie, to explore the unique challenges that arise when a mom transitions into a caregiving role while still raising children. Kylie, who was fourteen when I began caring for my aging parents, shares her perspective of what it was like to experience big family changes at a young age. Together, we walk through the confusion, anxiety, and sense of responsibility that she felt, and the importance...
2025-06-2322 min
The Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsSigns It’s Time to Delegate Social Media: How to Reclaim Time Without Losing Your Brand VoiceIs social media taking up too much space on your to-do list? In this episode of The Consistency Corner, Ruthie shares what it really looks like when social media shifts from creative outlet to full-on stressor—and how to know when it’s time to delegate.This isn’t about failure. It’s about growth. You’ll hear relatable signs like inconsistent posting, decision fatigue, and resentment toward content creation. If you’ve ever found yourself mentally drafting captions while trying to cook dinner, this one’s for you.Ruthie outlines what effective social media support really...
2025-06-1708 minSandwich Season SanityMy Journey Through Trauma and Self-CareClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, Ruthie opens up about her personal healing journey after years of caregiving and business leadership left her feeling emotionally depleted. She shares a candid reflection on the toll that “little t” trauma—like ongoing stress, caregiver emergencies, and unresolved emotions—can take on mental health, especially for women in midlife. Ruthie emphasizes that seeking counseling and wise counsel is an act of self-care—not a sign of weakness—and a necessary f...
2025-06-1618 minSandwich Season SanityHow Healthy Boundaries Reduce Stress ft. Lisa SarugaClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this part two episode with trauma therapist, Lisa Saruga, Ruthie and Lisa focus on how setting boundaries can bring peace to sandwich generation moms. Lisa shares her “property line” metaphor for boundaries, a crucial mindset for overwhelmed caregivers. They discuss real-life examples from their own caregiving journeys and address the unique struggles of maintaining boundaries amidst family dynamics, pride, and guilt.Listeners will hear honest conversation around the importance of pruning even “good” activities during chaotic seasons—like churc...
2025-06-0925 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsThe Mental Load of Social Media: Why It’s Draining You More Than You ThinkSocial media isn’t just a marketing task—it’s a constant mental burden. In this episode, Ruthie dives deep into the invisible load female founders and CEOs carry when trying to stay relevant, creative, and strategic online—while also managing families, teams, and businesses.If social media leaves you feeling anxious, depleted, or like you’re never doing enough, you are not alone. Ruthie breaks down why this happens, how to name the pressure, and what you can do to manage it more intentionally—without guilt.This episode is for the ambitious, high-achieving woman who’s tired...
2025-06-0307 minSandwich Season SanityIdentifying and Managing Caregiver Trauma ft. Lisa SarugaClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie sits down with Lisa Saruga to explore the often overlooked topic of caregiving trauma. Lisa, a therapist and author of The Trauma Tree, shares her personal experiences of managing care for elderly relatives, highlighting the emotional and sensory overload that caregiving can bring. Both Ruthie and Lisa underscore the reality that caregiving involves not just physical demands, but deep emotional challenges, and subtle stresses that can have a profound impact...
2025-06-0228 minSandwich Season SanityGrowing a Guilt-Free Prayer Life ft. Janet McHenryClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Episode 8 of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast features guest, Janet McHenry, national speaker and author of 27 books, including Praying Personalities and her latest, Looking Up: Finding Joy as You Read and Pray Through the Bible. Janet shares insights from her personal sandwich season as a wife, mom, grandmother of 10, and remote caregiver for her mother, who is currently in hospice care. She reflects on the challenges and joys of multigenerational family life, the importance...
2025-05-2631 minSandwich Season SanityIntentional Long Distance Caregiving ft. Lori Ann WoodClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie interviews Lori Ann Wood about her experiences navigating the complex realities of the "sandwich season"—long-distance caring for aging parents while raising her own children and balancing a serious illness. She discusses the importance of healthy, respectful family communication and highlights the difficulties of helping parents maintain their independence while also ensuring their safety.Throughout the conversation, Lori Ann also reflects on the impact her serious heart condition has had, bo...
2025-05-1934 minSandwich Season SanityFrom Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife MomsClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Send a text by tapping the link above and let me know if you like the show!This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity offers essential sleeping tips for busy midlife moms, who are usually either premenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal. Ruthie Gray shares candid stories about her own sleep struggles that began during her children’s teenage driving years and continued through empty nest and caregiving seasons. She discusses the anxiety and physical changes, like men...
2025-05-1219 minSandwich Season SanityFinding New Purpose in Empty Nest ft. Kate BattistelliClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity is about navigating the “afterparty” of the empty nest, offering encouragement and wisdom for moms redefining their purpose after their children have grown. Host Ruthie Gray welcomes guest Kate Batastelli—author, former Broadway actress, and mother of Grammy-winning artist Francesca Battistelli—to share her insights and journey.Ruthie and Kate discuss the reality that the shift to an empty nest can bring deep grief and a loss of purposeful identity. Kate shares, “The only way out of gri...
2025-05-0524 minSandwich Season SanityBalancing Boundaries: Loving Adult Children Without Losing Yourself ft. Pat FennerClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity features a heartfelt check-in between host Ruthie Gray and guest Pat Fenner discussing what it’s like to juggle work commitments, family responsibilities, and grandparenting—all while striving to nurture healthy boundaries with adult children and loved ones.Here are three key takeaways for moms facing similar challenges:Setting Boundaries Is Necessary—And Never Easy: Pat shared her ongoing journey of creating healthy boundaries, especially with adult kids and gr...
2025-04-2816 minSandwich Season SanityHow to Have Tricky Conversations with Adult Children ft. Melinda PatrickClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Today's episode with guest, Melinda Patrick, explores how parents can navigate and maintain healthy relationships with adult children, especially when they choose paths that diverge from their upbringing. As parents, we often wrestle with how to handle our children’s unexpected life choices as they grow into independence. These choices can range from where they shop for groceries, to church attendance, to walking away from their faith. Through her personal experiences, Melinda Patrick shares how to move beyond our instincts of tak...
2025-04-2128 minSandwich Season SanityReal Talk for Caregiver Burnout ft. Rayna NeisesClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Ruthie Gray explores the concept of "sandwich season," emphasizing the caregiver's role as the central hub between multiple generations, often managing responsibilities for both children and aging parents. She shares her personal experiences with multigenerational caregiving, offering insights into the importance of support and validation for those who feel overwhelmed.Key Takeaways 1. Practical Strategies for Managing Caregiving Challenges:o Being proactive and seeking practical solutions is essential for sustaining your efforts in the long run.
2025-04-1431 min
Sandwich Season SanityManaging Anxiety as a Mom and CaregiverClick here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Welcome to Episode 1 of Sandwich Season Sanity! This episode explores finding peace amid fear, particularly for those navigating the challenges of sandwich season—caring for aging parents while supporting growing and adult children.Finding Peace Amidst Fear: Ruthie Gray shares personal stories about her own fears with her adult daughter’s health scares. She emphasizes the significance of finding God's peace through prayer and scripture (Philippians 4:6-7) rather than succumbing to worry.Cultivating Thankfulness: Ruthie high...
2025-04-0711 min
Sandwich Season SanityWelcome to Sandwich Season Sanity!Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Welcome to Sandwich Season: Peace, joy, and wisdom for moms who are stretched thin in multigenerational caregiving, juggling parenting, grandparenting, and eldercare. Take charge of reactions, set those oh-so-important boundaries, and find time for new passions and hobbies.Visit Ruthie's Website at RuthieGray.com Get Ruthie's Sandwich Season Pieces Newsletter Read Ruthie's book, Empty Nest Awakening; Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose
2025-04-0505 min
Na’aleh Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+49. The Power of Silence: A Conversation with Andrea Longini (37mins)NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+
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When is silence hurtful? When is it helpful? How do you know the difference? In this episode, join Ruthie Ayzenberg in a meaningful conversation with the delightful Andrea Longini, communications professional and M.A. in Rhetoric, as they explore the transformative power of silence, from the ways in which silence harms to the ways in which it can heal. Hear personal stories, recommended therapeutic modalities, wisdom from the ancients and a demo you can participate in.
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2025-01-2137 min
The Future is GoldenEpisode 13: Dating, & Secrets in Marriage with Ale SiekmeierIn this episode, Ruthie Kim and Ale Siekmeier dive into the complexities of navigating the modern dating landscape and the importance of fostering authentic connections beyond dating apps. Ale shares her insights on how to cultivate emotional vulnerability, transparency, and openness in relationships, and why these qualities are essential for building deeper, more meaningful connections. Ale and Ruthie also discuss the pivotal role therapy plays in marriage and how seeking help can strengthen partnerships, encouraging listeners to embrace both courage and authenticity in their personal lives.Ale Siekmeier is a life & relationship coach, based in New York...
2024-12-0433 min
The Future is GoldenEpisode 13: Dating & Secrets in Marriage with Ale Siekmeier In this episode, Ruthie Kim and Ale Siekmeier dive into the complexities of navigating the modern dating landscape and the importance of fostering authentic connections beyond dating apps. Ale shares her insights on how to cultivate emotional vulnerability, transparency, and openness in relationships, and why these qualities are essential for building deeper, more meaningful connections. Ale and Ruthie also discuss the pivotal role therapy plays in marriage and how seeking help can strengthen partnerships, encouraging listeners to embrace both courage and authenticity in their personal lives.Ale Siekmeier is a life & relationship coach, based in New York...
2024-12-0433 min
The Future is GoldenEpisode 13: Dating & Secrets in Marriage with Ale Seikmeir In this episode, Ruthie Kim and Ale Siekmeier dive into the complexities of navigating the modern dating landscape and the importance of fostering authentic connections beyond dating apps. Ale shares her insights on how to cultivate emotional vulnerability, transparency, and openness in relationships, and why these qualities are essential for building deeper, more meaningful connections. Ale and Ruthie also discuss the pivotal role therapy plays in marriage and how seeking help can strengthen partnerships, encouraging listeners to embrace both courage and authenticity in their personal lives.Ale Siekmeier is a life & relationship coach, based in New York...
2024-12-0433 min
The Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsWhen Inconsistency is OK in MarketingIn this episode of The Consistency Corner podcast, Ruthie Sterrett discusses the importance of consistency in business while also acknowledging that there are times when inconsistency is necessary. She shares her journey to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced as a working mom, and her desire to create a supportive environment for other women. Ruthie emphasizes the need for alignment in business and how her focus has shifted towards helping brands that serve moms. She also announces changes to the podcasting strategy, indicating a more flexible, inconsistent, approach moving forward.TakeawaysConsistency is...
2024-11-0413 min
The Future is GoldenEpisode 8: The Illusion of Control & The Courage to CreateIn this catalyzing episode, Ruthie explores the profound theme of courage in the face of uncertainty. As she reflects on the human instinct to cling to control—or at least the illusion of it—she invites you to consider the significance of identity, particularly for women navigating uncharted territory. Ruthie acknowledges the messiness of creation, the discomfort of not knowing, and the bravery it takes to embrace the unknown.Connect with Ruthie:https://www.ruthiekim.com/@thefutureisgolden_@ruthiekim
2024-09-2511 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai26. Toxic Productivity: Why Women Work Too Much with Author and Coach Tamu ThomasStruggling with toxic productivity, people-pleasing, or perfectionism? In this week’s episode, Ruthie sits down with author, coach, and entrepreneur Tamu Thomas to explore how these patterns lead to burnout for women worldwide.
We also dive into Tamu's debut book, Women Who Work Too Much—a must-read for ambitious women seeking to create harmony between success and ease.
Tune in to discover:
What toxic productivity really is
Why so many women overwork
How to invite ease into your life and career
How to build a life and business that truly supports you
2024-09-241h 03
The Future is GoldenEpisode 7: Courage GroundingIn this unique episode, Ruthie steps away from the usual format to dive deep into a thoughtful exercise centered on courage. Whether you’re waking up or winding down, grab a pen and join her for a guided reflection. Together, you’ll explore the power of looking back at your experiences to inform your future choices. Ruthie will provide prompts designed to help you connect with moments of courage in your life, starting with one simple question: When was a time you chose to be a beginner? Get ready to embrace this opportunity for self-discovery and renewal as we grou...
2024-09-2005 min
The Future is GoldenEpisode 3: Grief, Waiting and Possibility with Erin CaninoIn this episode, Ruthie interviews Erin Canino, former SF-based attorney now working with IJM in the Philippines to explore the impact coaching had on her life. Erin reflects on her work with Ruthie and how it has helped her take steps towards her future. This conversation covers the grief we face when life doesn't go the way we planned, seasons of waiting, and the power of crafting vision for your future.Erin is a California native working with International Justice Mission, an NGO fighting human trafficking and violence against women and children worldwide. She is...
2024-08-2730 min
The Future is GoldenEpisode 2: The Cost of Playing Small with Joseph King BarkleyIn this episode, Joseph King Barkley and Ruthie Kim discuss Ruthie's own coaching journey. Together, they pull back the curtain on how Ruthie has wrestled with playing small, what has helped in her growth journey, and highlight key insights that will help anyone who is ready to explore what they are capable of. Joseph Barkley is the President of the Meta Performance™ Institute, a master trainer, executive coach, Associate Partner in Novus Global, and author of 3 books. His diverse background as an entrepreneur and non-profit leader uniquely positions him as a seasoned expert in motivating an...
2024-08-2729 min
The Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsUnlocking the Power of UTMs to Track Your Marketing Efforts with Rebecca CaldwellWelcome back to another episode of The Consistency Corner podcast! In this episode, host Ruthie Sterrett is joined by marketing analyst Rebecca Caldwell, founder of Three Groves Marketing, to delve into a topic that every business owner should understand—UTM parameters. If you’ve ever wondered how to track where your website traffic is coming from or how to make data-driven decisions for your marketing strategies, there’s no gate keeping or bro-marketing tech talk here.What You’ll Learn:What UTMs are and how they work in tandem with Google Analytics to provide valuable insights.Why unde...
2024-08-1937 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsMarketing Trends to Watch in the Second Half of 2024In this episode of The Consistency Corner podcast, Ruthie Sterrett returns from a summer hiatus to discuss eight key marketing trends shaping the landscape in the latter half of 2024. As a marketing strategist and founder of The Consistency Corner, Ruthie offers valuable insights to help businesses stay ahead of the curve and prepare for future success.Trends Covered: The rise of shorter podcasts and its impact on content strategyDeclining engagement across social media platforms and how to adaptIncrease in social media advertising and its implications for businessesThe emergence of micro offers from service providersThe c...
2024-08-1222 min
Authentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 111: Efficient Work Methods for the Empty Nest Writer with Michelle Rayburn
Today, we have the pleasure of conversing with Michelle Rayburn, an accomplished writer, podcaster, speaker, and author of several inspirational Christian living books. Known for her delightful sense of humor and knack for repurposing life’s challenges into teachable moments, Michelle joins host Ruthie to share her extensive experience in freelance writing, efficient work methods, and navigating the empty nest phase.
With over 20 years in the field, Michelle reveals her secrets to staying productive while maintaining work-life balance through effective systems and boundaries. We’ll hear about her latest collaborative project, “This Reimagined Empty Nest,” and how embracin...
2024-08-0527 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai25. Choosing the Right Coach or Therapist For YouDo you want to work with a coach or therapist but you don't know where to start? Well, you're not alone! Choosing the right coach or therapist can be a tricky and overwhelming process for many people. In this episode, Ruthie shares her tips and considerations that will help you make the process of identifying the right coach/therapist for you easier and more straightforward.
In this episode you will learn:
How to identify the right coach/therapist for you
How to make the process easy and efficient
What you are looking for...
2024-07-3013 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai24. How To Stop Over-Giving and Heal from Unhealthy HelpingOver-giving and Unhealthy helping are themes that often come up in Ruthie's client work. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that we need to over-give, over-function and compulsively help others, unfortunately, and often, at our own expense. This episode will support you in starting to question your patterns around unhealthy helping and over-giving. This is an episode for all my fellow recovering people pleasers.
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2024-06-2708 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai23. Minimalism: The Secret to Editing Your Life with Professional Organiser Saga LindbergThe power of minimalism, editing your life, supporting your mental health and well-being by organising your home and so much more in this week's episode with one of Ruthie's previous coaching clients Professional Organizer and Entrepreneur Saga Lindberg.
In this episode, you will learn from Saga, one of Sweden's top Professional organisers, on how to let go of all the stuff in your home that isn't serving you anymore and find peace and spaciousness.
This episode will help you learn...
The value of minimalism
The connection between personal growth and minimalism
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2024-06-2155 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai22. How I Became An Accidental Podcaster!Did you know that Ruthie is an accidental podcaster? Meaning that she never planned to start not only one but two podcasts! Ruthie shares how she started podcasting before she was ready, and how she grew confidence in this process through becoming more competent over time. This episode is for you who is sitting on something that you want to do, launch, or become but you're waiting to "feel ready". Spoiler alert, there is no such thing. The right time to start is NOW! Ruthie also breaks down the notion of inspired action in this episode, which will help...
2024-06-1324 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai21. Biculturalism and Creating Your Own Third WayIn this week's episode, Ruthie breaks down what it means when one person belongs to two cultures, also known as being Bicultural. Ruthie shares why she firmly believes that biculturalism is a strength. She also shares her pov on how biculturals can create success and inner satisfaction on their terms by creating their own third way and truly embodying the trailblazer opportunities that they have as biculturals. This episode will support you in reframing your biculturalism as your edge!
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2024-06-0322 min
The Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsHow to Scale Your Business and Increase Your Vacation Time with Fabienne FredricksonRuthie sits down with Fabienne Fredrickson, a seasoned business coach and author of "The Leveraged Business." In this episode, Fabienne shares invaluable insights from her decades of experience helping women achieve extraordinary success while maintaining a balanced life.What You'll Learn:The Eight Steps to Scaling Your Business: Fabienne outlines the crucial steps necessary for business owners aspiring to hit the million-dollar mark while enjoying up to 14 weeks of vacation.From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Learn how to transition from being swamped by your business to mastering a work-life balance that...
2024-05-2744 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai20. On Moving to Africa and Building the Business and Life of Your Dreams with Entrepreneur Jakiya Brown ThiawThis week Ruthie sits down with the phenomenal CEO and Founder of the JBT agency, Jakiya Brown Thiaw. In this open and honest conversation, we learn from Jakiya what it took for her to believe in her BIG life and business dreams that led her to move from the US to Senegal, start the business of her dreams and meet her life partner. We talk about the realities of what it takes to create success as a WOC and first-generation achiever when there is no blueprint for what we want to call into our lives. Jakiya's success story demonstrates...
2024-05-241h 08Zanta with Ruthie Zerai19. Are You a Recovering Extrovert ? Introvert vs Extrovert PersonalityCan your personality change over time? Can you go from being an extrovert to an introvert? And who gives you permission to do so? In this episode, Ruthie shares her thoughts from her personal growth journey as a Recovering Extrovert. This episode explores how we can be conditioned and socialised into a way of being that keeps us stuck there because we want to secure love and belonging.
As we grow it's ok to explore other ways of showing up that feels more aligned with our growth and evolution. Ruthie uses her journey as an example, in...
2024-05-1610 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai18. Mental Health and Conscious Parenting with Dr Zahra Oumar, Educational & Child PsychologistIn this week's episode, Ruthie sits down with Dr Zahra Oumar, Educational and Child Psychologist to talk about all things mental health, conscious parenting and her journey to getting her doctorate in psychology while raising a family of small children. We deep dive into the mindset and support that helped Dr Zahra, a daughter of immigrants, to back herself and persevere with her goal of becoming a Child psychologist. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness in parenting, changing outdated cultural beliefs and expanding our understanding of neurodivergence as a community.
This episode will...
2024-05-0951 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsIs Your To-Do List Out of Control? When to Hire Help vs. Seek MentorshipIn this perspective shifting episode of The Consistency Corner Podcast, Ruthie dives into a crucial decision every entrepreneur faces: when to hire help versus when to seek mentorship. Drawing from her personal experiences and lessons learned in her business journey, Ruthie discusses:The importance of understanding your business chapter and not comparing it to others'.Key considerations for choosing between mentorship and hiring help.Personal anecdotes on how outsourcing and mentorship have impacted her business growth.Practical advice for entrepreneurs wrestling with these decisions in their own ventures.Why mental space and energy management are crucial in making...
2024-05-0620 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai17. How to Get Over your Fear of Disappointing Others as You GrowIn this week's solo episode, Ruthie shares her thoughts on how important it is for you to move beyond your fear of disappointing others as you grow, evolve and pursue your most authentic life. Your fear of disappointing others can hold you back from living your unique life and ultimately lead to resentment. This episode is going to offer you a reframe to help you gently move beyond the fear of letting other people down and towards making decisions that feel good and supportive to you as you grow.
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2024-05-0109 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai16. Is People-Pleasing a Trauma Response?In this week's episode, Ruthie explores the roots of our people-pleasing patterns. When we're people-pleasing we're not being authentic, and often we learn how to compromise on our authenticity in our childhood to secure attachment. So in some ways, people-pleasing can be understood as a trauma response. This episode will help you understand the origin aspect of your people-pleasing so that you can start to heal this pattern from a place of deeper understanding and self-compassion.
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2024-04-2510 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsNavigating the Challenges of Email Marketing and List BuildingIn this unfiltered episode, host Ruthie Sterrett, a CMO and founder of The Consistency Corner reflects on a drop in email open rates, click rates, and sales in business. Because she believes in the importance of transparent conversations about the challenges of running a business and the allure of quick fixes and easy solutions. Ruthie shares her experience of building her email list and realizing something is off. She explores the need to define the ideal client and refine the messaging to better connect with a target audience. Ruthie emphasizes the importance of community and supporting each other on t...
2024-04-2223 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai15. The Magic of Human Design & The Power of Trusting Your Intuition: An Interview with Coach Jazreena HarlowThis week's episode explores how to celebrate and live out your uniqueness, full out. Together with my guest Jazreena Harlow, we explore the Power of Trusting Your Intuition and How to Discover your Inner Guidance through the lens of Human Design.
Human Design is a system that combines elements of four esoteric ancient wisdoms that have been infused together. This system at its core helps you make better decisions and celebrate your uniqueness by affirming how you are energetically and uniquely designed to show up and respond in the world.
Jazreena Harlow is the Founder...
2024-04-181h 04Authentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 106: Deciphering Instagram Analytics for Optimum Views
For the month of April, Ruthie is embracing an Instagram posting sabbatical and dedicating a whole month exclusively to Instagram Stories. In this episode, Ruthie is talking about deciphering Instagram analytics and how to repurpose content that truly resonates with your audience. Discover the significance of Reach, Replies, Link Clicks, and Profile Visits, and learn to tailor your content strategy like a pro.
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2024-04-1515 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai14. Boundaries 101: The Foundations of BoundariesDo you struggle with setting Boundaries? If you do, you're not alone as most of us are beginners when it comes to boundary setting. This episode will help you create a necessary and foundational understanding of what boundaries actually are and why they're important. Ruthie breaks down the three levels of boundaries. You'll also learn how to feel better about creating boundaries and get some tips on how to get started with creating healthy boundaries in your life and work.
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2024-04-1114 min
El Corner BoothEpisode 6: Highschool in the 2000's, good grades, bad grades, and how we could slam 2 JBCs a day and suffer no consequencesRuthie got her way. In this episode Chad and Ruthie talk about their high school experiences. Ruthie in Idaho, Chad in Portland. Cars, school lunch, grades, and after school activities. The sound is way better in this one, you're welcome. Thanks to I Love That For You (www.ilovethatforu.com) for giving you all a discount code! Check out their stuff, it's super rad.
2024-04-0853 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 105: Ruthie‘s Instagram Sabbatical: Using Only Stories for 30 Days
In this episode of the Authentic Online Marketing Podcast, I announce my decision to take an Instagram sabbatical for the entire month of April and only focusing on Instagram Stories.
But hear me out – this isn’t just about taking a break. It’s an intentional effort to explore the power of Instagram stories and share valuable story tricks of the trade with you.
The thing is, we often get caught up in the overwhelming nature of social media, constantly worrying about losing followers or missing out on growth opportunities. But I firmly believe that someti...
2024-04-0116 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai13. What is Self-leadership ?In this episode, Ruthie breaks down a concept that you hear her share a lot about on her platforms which is Self-leadership. This episode is going to help you understand why self-management is important and why all leadership starts with the management of self. Ruthie also shares some tips on how to get started with actively developing your self-leadership and how that can support you in expanding your life, career, and business.
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2024-03-3115 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai12. Bonus episode: Season 1 Wrapped! (THANK YOU)In this episode Ruthie:
Reflects on wrapping the 1st season of the Zanta podcast
Shares updates on season 2 of the podcast which is coming very soon
Drops the details on her upcoming Digital Product: How to Create Your Own High-Quality Audio Podcast for those of you who are interested in creating your own podcast.
Shares 3 simple ways for you to support the Zanta podcast in under 5 minutes
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2024-03-0208 min
Jiminy Crickets PodcastJiminy Crickets Episode 178 - So Dear To My Heart Part 2In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the oft forgotten Disney classic,
"So Dear to My Heart," first released in January of 1949, Ruthie and
Chris share the story of what Walt Disney cited as one of his all-time
personal favorites among the many films he produced. For part two of this two-part episode, Chris will continue to relay the plot as both he and Ruthie discuss the talented performers
who appeared in this sentimental family drama, set in the American
Midwest at the turn of the twentieth century. Then Ruthie will...
2024-02-2800 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai11. Adult Friendships with Entrepreneur and Beauty Creator Delina MedhinThis week, Ruthie sits down and slows down with Delina Medhin, Beauty creator, podcast host and a very successful self-made entrepreneur with over 10 years of business-building experience. Delina has embraced and navigated a lot of change in her life in pursuit of creating her dream life and business. Her journey has naturally involved embracing a lot of change, in business, life and relationships. Delina joins the podcast to talk about how to navigate adult friendships, which naturally change as we change and grow. This is a topic that Ruthie and Delina have spent a lot of time talking about...
2024-02-231h 11Authentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 102: Navigating Your Path to Podcasting: From Guest to Host
On this episode of Authentic Online Marketing, Ruthie helps Jennifer explore her journey in pursuing speaking opportunities and how to pitch for podcasts. From overcoming overwhelm to identifying her podcast content, we dive into practical steps and valuable insights. Discover how to pitch yourself as a guest on other podcasts, find your core message, and connect with the right audience. Listen now for actionable tips and inspiring stories to fuel your own marketing journey.
Resources
Get Ruthie’s book, Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of your Passions into Purpose
Check out Authentic On...
2024-02-1920 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai10. Self-compassion Accelerates Your Growth!Do you judge yourself for not being where you want to be in life? Do you spend a lot of time being hard on yourself for "failing" or not achieving your goals? In this solo episode, Ruthie coaches you through the importance of extending more kindness and self-compassion to yourself on your growth journey. Self-compassion is potent and can help us move towards what we sustainably want in life and business, while also supporting our wellbeing.
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2024-02-1509 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai9. How Perfectionism is Delaying Your Progress & Growth.Is perfectionism holding you back from what you want to do in your life and career? In her coaching practice, Ruthie works with a lot of clients who struggle with unquestioned beliefs around perfectionism. Once the beliefs are questioned and reframed her clients move into taking more aligned action towards their dreams and goals.
In this solo episode, Ruthie offers a mindset shift for gently moving through perfectionism, this is a pep talk for all the recovering perfectionists out there who are ready to take action.
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2024-02-0815 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai8. On The Power of Self-Awareness: Noticing is The First Step!Do you struggle with judging yourself for not being "there" yet? For not having reached your goals yet? Do you struggle to stay present in the process of growth? This week Ruthie is back with a solo episode to help you guide yourself through the self-development and growth journey with accuracy. To be accurate we need to be fully invested and present to the entire growth process and celebrate all the micro-moments along the way. We can increase our self-awareness by moving out of self-judgment and into more appreciation for all the moments of growth, big or small, which...
2024-02-0210 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai7. How To Befriend Your Anger with Therapist Nicole CarterThis week Ruthie sits down with therapist and clinical supervisor, Nicole Carter. In this episode, Ruthie and Nicole explore how to create a neutral and healthy relationship with our anger by reframing anger as a healthy and insightful emotion that can help us understand ourselves, our shadows and suppressed emotions. This episode will help guide you to use anger in a productive way that improves your mental health and wellbeing.
Nicole offers her clinical services throughout the state of California and offers accessible mental health and self-soothing tools to people from around the world through her Instagram...
2024-01-241h 09
Worthy Mother PodcastHaving More Fun in Motherhood with Ruthie SilverMy word of intention for 2024 is "fun," and this week I am joined by Ruthie Silver, the mom behind the Moms Have More Fun Podcast, to explore the role of fun in our lives as mothers. Ruthie is bringing her own perspective of fun, offering up tips and mindset advice that can bring more fun into each of our lives! In this conversation, Ruthie and I talk about:How societal narratives keep moms from experiencing fun in motherhoodWhy it's important to set a foundation of caring for yourselfWhat it can look like to have fun as a...
2024-01-2354 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai6. You Are The Answer!...(And Why No One Else Can Do This For You).In this solo episode, Ruthie introduces the mindset shift needed to create the life that you want and deserve. This episode will give you the keys that you need to shift into a more empowered state of mind by embracing that you are the most qualified person to lead yourself into the life and/or business of your dreams!
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2024-01-1608 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai5. Coaching or Therapy: Which do I Need?What is the difference between coaching and therapy? This is a question that Ruthie gets a lot, so in this episode, she breaks down the difference between coaching and therapy. This is an episode that will help you get clearer on the type of support that you might need to move into the next chapter of your growth, healing and expansion.
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2024-01-0915 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai4. Bonus Episode: Visualise 2024 - Don't set Empty New Years resolutions, but set Aligned Intentions instead.Ruthie discusses why you shouldn't set empty and unrealistic New Year resolutions that you know you won't keep in this bonus episode of the Zanta podcast... and instead offers 9 alternative ways to create clarity for a powerful 2024 through setting intentions from within.
Click HERE to download the free Visualize 2024 workbook.
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2023-12-3032 minZanta with Ruthie Zerai2. What's Your Origin Story? Unpacking Limiting Beliefs and Fears!What's your story? In this solo episode of the podcast, Ruthie talks about the importance of understanding your origin story. This episode helps you to get curious about limiting beliefs, fears and stories of limitations that might be holding you back from your next level.
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Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en
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2023-12-1614 min
Zanta with Ruthie Zerai3. Nat Lue On: The Joy of Saying No, Setting Boundaries and Recovering from People Pleasing.This week, Ruthie is joined by the very successful author, writer and artist, Nat Lue. Nat has done extensive work on helping people around the world heal from people pleasing, learn how to set boundaries and say no! She's offered her work through her platform Baggage Reclaim, a series of popular books and most recently through her book 'The Joy Of Saying No'. Nat is a true OG in the game of helping us understand how people-pleasing is holding us back in life from our authenticity. This is a special episode for Ruthie as Nat sparked Ruthie's personal and...
2023-12-041h 22Zanta with Ruthie Zerai1. My Story: Let's Get Personal...In this first episode of the Zanta podcast, you learn more about the host Ruthie Zerai, her work, and how she started her coaching career. You’ll also learn more about the intention of this podcast, what inspires her work and how this podcast can support your self-development, career and business growth.
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2023-12-0115 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 94: Empty Nest Case Studies: Finding New Purpose in the Digital Age
These Empty Nest Case Studies feature my amazing guests, fellow empty nesters, Suzanne, Brenda, Cathy, and Pat, discussing the various unique stages of empty nesting, from being a boomerang empty nester (what’s that?!) to fully retired. Each guest shares how they navigate this stage of life, whether it involves grandchildren, side gigs, or pursuing new passions.
Resources
Get your copy of Ruthie’s new book “Empty Nest Awakening”
Follow Ruthie on Instagram
Check out Authentic Online Marketing School (Self-Paced)
Listen to Ep. 90: Empty Nest Awakening: Ruthie Gray’s Inspiratio...
2023-11-1331 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 92: 7 Marketable Book Launch tips for Instagram users
Today I’ll be sharing 7 marketable book launch tips for Instagram users. As writers, we know that marketing our books is a daunting task, yet it’s crucial for actually selling the book and getting your message out to the people who need it. So, whether you’re an aspiring author or an experienced writer looking for fresh marketing strategies, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’ll be sharing my personal journey of launching my own book, “Empty Nest Awakening,” on Instagram. I’ll provide you with practical and effective tips that have worked for me and wil...
2023-10-3015 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 90: Empty Nest Awakening: Ruthie Gray’s Inspirational Book on Rediscovering Passion in Life
I’ve just released my book, “Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose.” In this episode, I’m sharing a little about the book, why I wrote it, and how it relates to my work as an online marketing coach. I’ll also give you some insider knowledge on how to successfully launch your own book.
Resources
Order your copy of Empty Nest Awakening
Listen to Ep. 75: Email Subscriber Strategies for Authors
Listen to Ep. 74: Step into Courageous Authorship with Sherry Ward
Listen to Ep. 89: Building A...
2023-10-1713 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 89: Building Authentic Connections with Kim Stewart
Today, I want to highlight my wonderful guest, Kim Stewart, from the Book Marketing Mania podcast, who shared some invaluable secrets on building authentic connections.
Resources
Preorder your copy of Empty Nest Awakening
Follow Kim Stewart on Instagram @Kimstewinspired
Check out Kim Stewarts’ podcast Book Marketing Mania Podcast
Listen to Ruthie’s interview on Kim Stewarts’ podcast here
Listen to Kent Sander’s Daily Writer Podcast
Check out Ep. 28: Podcast pitching for authors with Kim Stewart
Check out Ep. 88: How to know what your aud...
2023-10-0920 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsUnfiltered Friday: How to Step Away From Social Media with Amy Mills from Create BakeryIn this episode, we're joined by Amy Mills, the owner of Create Bakery and Gifts. We take a deep dive into her business journey, from her initial baking experiments to becoming a full-time business with multiple wholesale accounts. We also discuss how crucial marketing, and specifically a targeted content plan, was in taking her business to the next level.Here are some more details on what we chat about:Networking Matters: Amy and Ruthie met in a networking group and emphasize the importance of putting oneself in new rooms, even if it's...
2023-09-0134 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsUnfiltered Fridays 7/28/23: My story of motherhood and entrepreneurshipToday's unfiltered Friday conversation is a recap of Ruthie's journey in entrepreneurship and as a mom. We dive into: - The "corporate" days: A blast from the past as she reminisces about her corporate life, and how becoming a mother ignited her quest for a better work-life rhythm.- The birth of The Consistency Corner: Hear the heartwarming story of how her son, Noah, inspired her leap into entrepreneurship, and how The Consistency Corner came into existence.- The fear is real: Let's dive deep into the fears of leaving a...
2023-07-2845 minJiminy Crickets PodcastJiminy Crickets Episode 169: Ludwig Von DrakeWell hello dare! In this episode, Ruthie and Chris discuss the backstory, career and legacy of one of their all time favorite Disney characters, The Queen of Hearts. No, What am I Saying!!!?!! - Professor Ludwig Von Drake. Ruthie first shares the origins of Ludwig, and the amazing vocal talent behind him, Paul Frees. Then Chris discusses his appearances on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. This is followed up by a Ruthie report on his sole theatrical appearance in A Symposium on Popular Songs. The episode is then rounded out with a discussion on L...
2023-07-1900 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsBONUS EPISODE: Feeling Bored with Social Media? Do These 5 Things.Bonus Episode Alert! Friday episodes might become a regular thing, but for now I wanted to drop this as a bonus to talk about how I've been feeling burnt out and bored with social media recently. If you've felt the boredom or burnout too, listen in for what I'm trying to bring back the energy: **Create More Than You Consume:** This does not necessarily mean creating more social media content, but could involve focusing on developing more engaging long-form content like podcasts, emails, or blog posts. This approach allows Ruthie to serve her audience without being e...
2023-07-1421 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 72: Grow Your Author Presence On Instagram
Today’s topic is Grow Your Author Presence On Instagram but before I get to that, you should know that for the Month of March, we are focusing on you, the author and writer, to help you understand how to take advantage of not only Instagram, but email marketing, book promo, writing tips, and more. Join my special guests and me as we bring you the best of the best on how to get your book written and build a platform of raving fans who are ready to read it!
Resources
Instagram Strategies for Authors http...
2023-03-0617 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 69: 10 Ways Writers Can Make Money with Kent Sanders
Welcome back to the Authentic Online Marketing podcast, I’m your host, Ruthie Gray, and all month long we’re covering Entrepreneurial highlights that go with running an online business. Many of our listeners are writers and authors so I know you’re going to especially love listening to 10 Ways Writers Can Make Money with my guest, KentSanders. You’ll learn why he feels so strongly that writers are entrepreneurs, a different mindset about generating funds, and how to develop your writing passion as a way to pay the bills!
Kent Sanders is the founder of Inkwe...
2023-02-1300 minJiminy Crickets PodcastJiminy Crickets Podcast - Episode 160: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 85th Anniversary Part 2In
part two of this very special two part episode, Ruthie and Chris share
the behind the scenes magic of the fairest one of all, Walt Disney's
animated masterpiece, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," which is
celebrating it's 85th anniversary this very month!In part two, Chris continues to bring you through the plot, while sharing all the song (plus a few deleted ones) from the original 1937 film. Ruthie then discusses everything that has happened since 1937 with the franchise grown out of this multi-million dollar entertainment first. Rounding out the e...
2022-12-2100 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 63: Leveraging 2023 Instagram Trends
Our guest today is Sara Motes. She’s been on the show before to talk about all things Pinterest. Listen here: https://authenticonlinemarketing.com/pinterest-search-engine/
Ruthie: We’re chatting about some 2023 Instagram trends to watch for. Things that you can practically use with your content this year. My special guest is Sara Motes and she’s going to talk us through some of the research, based on the recent Instagram trend report.
Resources
On this episode our discussion and data for 2023 Instagram trends was pulled from the 2023 Instagram Trends Report & Arisen.
...
2022-12-1932 minJiminy Crickets PodcastBonus "Minnie" Episode - Ruthie's 2022 Disneyland Trip Report Part 3 In this special bonus
"Minnie" episode, Ruthie shares her recent experiences traveling to
Anaheim to attend the D23 convention, and visit the Disney parks. Part
three covers Ruthie's experiences post convention, including staying at
the Disneyland Hotel and spending the next several days in the parks.
Enjoy!!! Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If
you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and
DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patre...
2022-11-0100 minJiminy Crickets PodcastBonus "Minnie" Episode - Ruthie's 2022 Disneyland Trip Report Part 2In this special bonus
"Minnie" episode, Ruthie shares her recent experiences traveling to
Anaheim to attend the D23 convention, and visit the Disney parks. Part
two covers Ruthie's experience at the Oogie Boogie
Bash in DCA and Day 3 of the D23 convention. Join us soon for part 3,
which will include Ruthie's stay at the Disneyland Hotel and days at the
parks following the convention. Enjoy!!! Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If
you wo...
2022-10-2400 minJiminy Crickets PodcastBonus "Minnie" Episode - Ruthie's 2022 Disneyland Trip Report Part 1In this special bonus
"Minnie" episode, Ruthie shares her recent experiences traveling to
Anaheim to attend the D23 convention, and visit the Disney parks. Part
one covers the D23 convention, Day 1 and Day 2. We will be back soon to
continue this discussion with Ruthie's experience at the Oogie Boogie
Bash in DCA and Day 3 of the D23 convention. Enjoy!!! Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the...
2022-10-0400 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 52: Public speaking for beginners with Mary Snyder
Ever wonder how to secure public speaking engagements as a beginner? Or maybe you know you should speak, but you just can’t get over the fear of speaking. We all have to start somewhere is not real helpful advice, even though it may be true. So today my special guest is someone who’s coached some of the most influential speakers of our time.
Mary Snyder is a speaker, speaker coach, author, event planner and tour producer with over 20 years in the Christian events industry, And she shares her knowledge and experience with those looking to start or...
2022-09-1924 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 50: Time management for the Christian entrepreneur
Do you have trouble (with time management) – deciding what to do first with your business? If so, you’re not alone, as you’ll see in my conversation with my pal and podcast coach, Wren Robbins. Wren is an award winning podcaster who has interviewed business owners, International Speakers, and New York Times Best Selling author. She helps business owners (like myself) launch their podcasts with a strategy for business growth.
Wren has 2 podcasts: Don’t Wing It and Friends of a Feather, and she and I sat down for one of our semi-frequent conversations here on the show to...
2022-09-0521 minThe Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsMarketing is Like Salad (and you need it even more in an unhealthy economy)On this week's episode of The Consistency Corner podcast, Ruthie shares her analogy that marketing is like salad, it takes time and sometimes it’s slow. We know in our microwave society everyone wants a quick fix, but with this mindset shift we dive into why you need to remember the long game...and why it's even more important in a less than healthy economy. The secret sauce is in the consistency. I’m willing to bet if you added one serving of vegetables to your lunch everyday for a year, you’ll improve your health. And when yo...
2022-08-0812 min
Rebel Soul RadioEpisode 8 Ruthie's 36th Birthday RecapIn this episode, Ruthie is recapping year 35... the lessons and wins in life, business and love. Tune in... you might be shocked ;)
2022-07-3016 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp 39: How to come back to Instagram (after taking a break)
Are you planning an Instagram break this summer? Last week’s part one “when to take an Instagram break” advice was based on what I and others have done successfully so listen in this week for how to come back to Instagram. After you take a break, it’s hard to get the wheels moving again, especially when the job seems insurmountable. You can just hear it in Brenda’s voice, that she was already overwhelmed before she ever started to come back to Instagram. (I just want to clue you in that she DID make her great comeback and hasn’t s...
2022-06-2008 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 38: When to take a break from Instagram
Do you ever feel like you just need a break from Instagram? Summertime brings a different schedule, often vacations, and at the time of this taping we’re in June, 2022! So, you may be thinking – when do I take a break? Is that a bad idea? That’s a valid question! Another thing to consider is, maybe you’re, well, tired of it. Like you’re just over it? Usually this happens because we’re burnt out on posting or just have too much on our plates or maybe it’s a busy season. This happens to me just about every 90 da...
2022-06-1310 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 37: Authentic Online Marketing’s top 5 episodes
Ruthie: We’re celebrating two years in podcasting by reviewing our top 5 episodes. This special anniversary show features our top Five most downloaded episodes for 2021 to 2022. Join my family team and I, as we share key takeaways from each episode. We’re so excited to share this with you. We’ve done some research and we’re gonna do the rundown now of the top five most downloaded episodes.
So strap on your seatbelt, cause it’s going to go pretty fast! And here we go.
Resources
Listen to Ep. 67: Top 5 Instagram Features For Market...
2022-06-0611 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 32: Using the Pinterest search engine to drive traffic with Sara Motes
Hey y’all, today’s all about upping your Pinterest search engine game. Welcome back! Today my special guest is Sara Motes, a Pinterest strategist who helps service based businesses learn how to use Pinterest to get more email subs, website traffic, and dream clients. We are so happy you’re here, Sara, welcome to the show!
*This episode contains either affiliate links or links to my products. Should you choose to purchase, the show will go on! Woo hoo!
Resources
Check out Sara’s website!
Listen to Ep. 63: Leveraging...
2022-05-0225 min
The Ruthie PodcastTrailer to The Ruthie PodcastA little peek into what "The Ruthie Podcast," the Podcast, is all about...but go ahead and move right along to episode #1! It's a bit of my story that backs my drive to do this podcast!
Please subscribe! And now...let's get started on this journey together!!
Please follow me on Instagram @theRuthiePodcast. I'll keep you posted there. Also, you can contact me for podcast or real estate help at: Ruthie@ruthierealty.com or at Ruthie@theruthiepodcast.com. I'd be grateful for your feedback...I'm looking to know how long you'd like these episodes to b...
2021-07-2802 min
The Ruthie PodcastIntroducing "The Ruthie Podcast" with Ruthie SullivanTo My Listeners,
This is for you! It's a bit of my personal story of success, failure, and my own courage to continue...it backs my passion as your host of "The Ruthie Podcast"!
I hope that as you listen, you will feel inspired as you consider how you want to make a living. From the way you make money, to the way you interact will life...I hope that you will see a bit of yourself in every interview you hear and that you will be inspired by the individual accounts of "success," "failure," a...
2021-07-2823 min
Authentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 2: 6 Steps to 100 followers in 15 days (Pt. 1)
Growing 100 followers in 15 days may seem like an unattainable feat, but today we’re going to talk about how to do just that. My guest is Wren Robbins, is a veteran podcaster of five years, a podcast coach, and she was given the honor of being on the top 50 Moms in Podcasting from Podcast Magazine in both 2020 and 2021. She has curated over 175 podcast episodes on her own podcast called “Friends of a Feather” where she encourages others to spur them on in the gifts and talents God has given them.
Click below for show notes
Ep...
2021-07-2614 minZanta with Ruthie ZeraiTrailer: Welcome to the Zanta Podcast! Welcome to the Zanta podcast. I'm Ruthie Zerai, your host. I'm a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul.
This is a podcast for people who are looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out.
I'll be sharing insights, tools, perspectives, and conversations that inspire you to re-imagine your potential and help you move beyond self-doubt, and limitations and unleash your full potential by empowering you to OWN YOUR STORY. The mission of Zanta is to encourage you...
2021-05-0703 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 29: Simplifying Instagram Posting Productivity
Looking for a way to simplify your Instagram posting schedule? Listen in!
*This episode contains either affiliate links or links to my products. Should you choose to purchase, the show will go on! Woo hoo!
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Ep. 29: Simplifying Instagram Posting Productivity
Simplifying Instagram Posting Processes
Ruthie: Today I have a very special guest, my daughter Hayley who works for me and has been helping me with my coaching and clients. She’s going to share some things that she’s already learned from the Intensive herself! Now, bear i...
2021-02-0120 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEp. 26: 3 Tools to Generate Instagram Traffic
Do you wish you knew how to generate Instagram traffic? Learn how in this episode today with proven methods you can incorporate into your regular routine!
*This episode contains either affiliate links or links to my products. Should you choose to purchase, the show will go on! Woo hoo!
Click below for show notes.
Ep. 26: 3 Tools to Generate Instagram Traffic
Amber Cullum: Grace Enough Podcast (Follow her on Instagram by clicking below!)
https://www.instagram.com/graceenoughpodcast_amber/
Christian Podcaster’s Summit (Ruthie’s speaking on driving podcast traffic from...
2021-01-0419 minAuthentic Online Marketing with Ruthie GrayEpisode 9: Why a large Instagram following doesn’t (necessarily) mean big engagement
Did you realize that a large Instagram following doesn’t necessarily mean big engagement?
*This episode contains either affiliate links or links to my products. Should you choose to purchase, the show will go on! Woo hoo!
Resources
Follow Ruthie on Instagram
Follow Melanie M Redd on Instagram
Learn about Instagram coaching
Listen to Ep. 61: Combining Instagram and email marketing in 5 smart ways
Listen to Ep. 88: How to know what your audience wants (and give it to them)
Listen to Ep. 89: Building Authentic Co...
2020-08-0323 min
UNSPOKENSeason 2 Trailer: Miles Adcox and Ruthie LindseyThe wait is over and Season 2 of the Unspoken Podcast is finally here! In this teaser episode, Miles and Ruthie share their journey on the podcast thus far, dive deep into their favorite takeaways, lessons, and impactful stories from Season 1, and give a preview for the conversations coming in Season 2.
We are thrilled to share these conversations and reveal the divine collective beauty discovered when we speak our truth and share the sacred experiences that bring us back to ourselves. We are so honored to invite you along for this journey and cannot wait...
2019-04-0123 min
UNSPOKENSeason 1 Trailer: Miles Adcox and Ruthie LindseyIn this episode, Ruthie and Miles talk about they why behind their dream for this podcast. They share their hearts, their adventures, their world-changing friends, and the divine collective beauty discovered by delving into their pain and brokenness and sharing it with a world desperate for honesty and hope.
Ruthie, a speaker, host, passionate empath and creative, and Miles, an expert in emotional fitness with decades of experience walking alongside people on the journey to health and healing, aren’t afraid to walk right into the tension and invite others to speak their unfiltered truth. Their conversations are equal parts vul...
2018-08-2723 min