Ruby Ray

In this episode I talk with Executive Director of The Feminist Press Jamia Wilson to talk about these concepts. Wilson discusses why showing up matters, different forms of activism, allyship, and advocacy. We discuss how to be an ally and join a movement, the importance of deep listening, and how to put your privilege to work. You'll walk away with fresh ideas to put to work in your community, with an inspired mindset to motivate you to show up in this world during a critical moment in history.

We also talk about:

• Why showing up matters
• How to get men involved
• Organizations & ways to support

Show Notes:

• 7:00—What it means to live through a cultural zeitgeist moment 
• 10:00—Why it's important to stay the course
• 11:00–Why she feels fortunate to be alive during this time
• 15:00—The lesson of this time period
• 25:00—Community solidarity 
• 28:00—How to be an ally and join a movement 
• 33:00—Why silenced voices are the most important

RESOURCES

• Organizations Jamia Mentions: Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) | GLAD—Support LGBTQX & Media Monitoring | Lambda Legal  | ACLU | Audre Lorde Project | Third Wave Fund—Doing cutting edge work supporting young WOC queer movements
• Visit Jamia Wilson on: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
• Jamia's Books: Young, Gifted and Black | Step Into Your Power | The ABC's of AOC  | Roadmap for Revolutionaries | Together We Rise
• Jamia's Favorite Feminist Book: I love Myself When I Am Laughing, Zora Neale Hurston
• Check Out Feminist Press
• Ways to support: Donating, volunteer at local rape crisis center, domestic violence center, on a women's campaign, for any other non-profit that you care about that does feminist work, join a board, join a youth board, if you have a specific expertise you can offer—ask if you can offer that, buy books from independent book stores, buy from

In this episode I interview author, women's group facilitator, and founder of A Woman's Blessing, Lynette Allen. We talk about cacao ceremonies and why they are a powerful healing modality for women. We also discuss the importance of sister circles in this age, and how to live a life with more ritual. This episode is all about bringing the ancient feminine wisdom back and restoring ourselves to a life of ritual.

Resources:

• A Woman's Blessing Website | Instagram | Facebook 
• Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

In this episode I talk with actor and spiritual teacher Marguerite Insolia about strengthening intuition and her journey with miscarriage. Marguerite shares her early paranormal experiences, along with tips and practices to strengthen your intuition and "turn your spiritual faucet on."

We also talk about:

• Marguerite's miscarriage story, and the social, psychological and physical issues women deal with when facing motherhood.
• Finding strength in solitude
• How to call in a partner while not settling

Resources:

• Marguerite's Website | Instagram | IMDB
• Mentioned by Marguerite in show: Psychic Tarot Deck, John Holland, Lady Comp Birth Control

In this episode of the podcast I talk with photographer and creator of Project Inspo, Jinna Yang. We discuss the pure essence of travel—from how to find moments of bliss and happiness, to using travel as a vehicle to heal.

We talk about:

• Stories of sexual harassment on the road
• Jinna's journey of risking it all to live a life of her dreams
• How nature, environments, and people give her a life of freedom and encapsulate the pure essence of travel

Resources:

• Jinna's Website Project Inspo | Youtube | Instagram

Author, editor and writer Brianna Wiest joins the podcast to talk about how to change your life. Specifically, we discuss how to change the way you think, work, and relate to your emotions. Brianna shares on the hardest part about the creative process, how to change your behavior every single day, and changing the way we think about success and money.

We also discuss:

• The most practical way for training your mind and expanding self-awareness 
• Why peace is the ultimate daily goal
• How to get into the flow state

Resources:

• Connect Brianna Wiest on Instagram | Twitter | Medium | Pinterest |Facebook
• Visit Brianna's Website
• Brianna's books: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think, Salt Water, I am the Hero of My Own Life
• Mentioned by Brianna in episode: Meg Jay, TED Talk: Why 30 Is Not The New 20, Meg Jay, The Defining Decade
• Connect with Jaclyn: Instagram | Website | Pinterest

In this episode I speak with quantum healer and ascension guide Anna Brown. Anna is helping people step into New Earth and activate their heart. We talk about how to activate the heart chakra as a bridge to your higher self. This conversation is loaded with wisdom, tips and practices to help you use your heart and self-love as a pathway to your ascension.

We also talk about:

• Different ways you can align with your heart-center
• How to open the channel to your higher self and anchor in new frequencies
• Ways to embody unity and wholeness within yourself

Resources:

• Anna's Website | Youtube | Patreon

In this episode I sit down with founder of Folk Rebellion and multi-platform storyteller Jess Davis. We talk about digital wellbeing in modern times. Jess shares what a healthy relationship with tech looks like, why questioning authority and rebellion is imperative in these times, and 10 steps you can do to start taking care of your digital health. I immediately implemented the first two steps and saw surprising changes in my daily life.

Resources:

• Folk Rebellion on Instagram | Twitter | Website
• Read Dispatches articles
• Jess' website
• Books Jess mentioned: A Company of One, Paul Jarvis, Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday, The Artists Way, Julia Cameron

In this episode of the podcast, Jae Schaefer and I dive into all the taboo stuff. Politics, God, sex, spirituality, and self-pleasure. Jae is a speaker, coach & writer who helps people connect to their core to get fired up about life. And she embodies this practice. Beyond the topics, we get to the core of what it means to live a juicy, turned-on life, from the inside.

We also talk about how to cultivate feelings from the inside, first, allowing it to radiate out into everything you do. This episode is for anyone looking to feel a little more—dare I say—turned on with life.

Resources:

• Jae's Website| Instagram | 20 Journal Questions To Awaken Clarity & Purpose 3
• Books that changed Jae: A Return to Love, Marianne Williamson | Love Warrior, Glennong Doyle Melton | Conversations with God, Neale Donald Walsch

Activating a morning routine over the last six months has changed the scope and course of my days. Taking this time for me in the morning has made me feel more grounded, calm and focused. Here are five secrets to a magical morning routine to help you feel relaxed, balanced & intentional throughout your days.

Resources:

• Mentioned in podcast: Future Self Journal, The Holistic Psychologist, Sign up for Future Self Journal, Joe Dispenza Meditations, Becoming Supernatural, Joe Dispenza, The Artists Way, Julia Cameron, Celery Juice, Medical Medium, Strala Yoga Morning Flow Video

This episode of The Ruby Ray podcast is the first solo-cast with me, your host Jaclyn Norton. I explain how Ruby Ray got its start, my personal journey with femininity and what remembering the feminine means to me.

Resources:

• Jaclyn's Website| Instagram
• Sandra Raso of Awoken Woman works to help women connect to their divinity through sacred sexuality, ancient feminine wisdom and remembering through ceremony. If you're looking to learn more about connecting to your feminine, contact Sandra for coaching and courses via her Website or Awoken Woman's Instagram.