The Nancy Ruffin Show

Ever wonder what it takes to bring a new product to market? In this week's episode, Nancy sits down with Pocket Palette founder, Lynda Peralta to talk about her new innovative product taking the beauty industry by storm. With a passion for making people feel good, Lynda is launching a convenience brand, specializing in single use cosmetics, coming later this year. 

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In the episode Lynda shares her inspiration for the Pocket Palette, some of the challenges she's faced in developing the product, and why she says that action and following through is more important than conducting research. Tune in and learn how Lynda's need for a quick make-up solution is turning into the next big thing for the beauty industry.

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Connect with Lynda at www.thepocketpalette.com

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This week Nancy is joined by special guest Dorinda Walker, Author and Vice President, Cultural Insights and Activation, Brand Marketing and Advertising at Prudential Financial. Dorinda is a powerhouse who has it all; a great career, a great family, and is following God's purpose for her life. From high school dropout to Fortune 100 exec, Dorinda Walker's life story is one of inspiration, transformation, and forgiveness. In this candid interview, Nancy sits down with the Protected By Purpose author to discuss her riveting life story of growing up with heroin-addicted parents, physical abuse, suicide attempts, dropping out of high school, exploring street life, to ultimating transforming her life and becoming one of Prudential Financial's leading executives.

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Protected By Purpose can be purchased on Amazon by clicking here.

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You can connect with Dorinda at www.dorindawalker.com

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In this week's episode, Nancy sits down with playwright True Rodriguez to discuss her play, In Defense of Glitter and Rainbows. The play, which centers on the Rodriguez family’s inability to break free from generational demons sheds light on the consequences of remaining in unhealthy relationships and how toxic masculinity can destroy an entire family. The story provides the audience with the opportunity to reflect on ourselves and how, if at all, we repeat unhealthy patterns in our own lives and what we are willing to do to change it for future generations. It’s about the importance of telling our stories, the lessons learned in life and death, and all that we are willing to do to protect our joy. In this candid interview, True shares her inspiration for writing the play, why it was important to write this story and how writing the character of Papi allowed her to reflect on her own relationship with her father. 

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The play is running for a limited time only.

May 11- May 13th at:

Teatro LaTea

107 Suffolk Street

New York, NY

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To purchase tickets visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-of-glitter-and-rainbows-tickets-43633491949

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To read my review visit:

https://goo.gl/LGGJ2u

This week Nancy sits down with Entrepreneur and Human Resources Executive Joan G. Wilmer. Joan talks candidly about her rise to success from starting as a part time bank employee to becoming the President of Human Reources at Citigroup. Joan gives us the history behind human resources and discusses what it's like being a woman in corporate America climbing the corporate ladder. She also talks about her passion for mentoring young women, and why collaboration between women is so important.

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To connect with Joan visit her website at https://joanwilmer.com/

Networking is much more than showing up, grabbing some free snacks, and passing out business cards. It’s about meeting people,sharing who you are and what you do, and gaining some valuable contacts and information that you can use on your career journey. While networking can be easy for some, it can also be extremely terrifying for others. In this week's episode, TV Host Ana Garcia joins Nancy as they recap their Hispanicize 2018 experience and share tips on how to successfully network at conferences even if you're an introvert.

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Connect with Ana on Instagram @iamanagarcia2

This week it's all about Spring cleaning and in this week's episode Nancy shares some life hacks to get you moving in the right direction. Whether you've fallen behind on your 2018 goals, need clarity on your life priorities, or are struggling with letting go, Nancy gives you tips what you need to de-clutter, ditch, & develop so you can live your best life. 

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IG/Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn @iamnancyruffin

www.nancyarroyoruffin.com

Anyone who has ever had a dream knows how important having faith in yourself is. Whether your dream is to graduate college, become a homeowner, become the next Oprah or Beyonce, without faith, it is very easy to give up on your dreams when things get tough.

In this episode, Nancy talks about the importance of having faith and how believing in yourself is the single most important factor in attaining success. She talks about Cardi B and uses Cardi's success story as an example of how Cardi's faith and belief in herself has catapulted her to success. Nancy also talks about personal branding, and shares tips on things you should and shouldn't do when building your brand. 

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In part 2 of this multipart discussion, Nancy takes the conversation to Instagram Live and is joined by her sister Diana Olmedo where they continue the discussion on culture, race, and what it means to be Latina. In this episode they break down the differences between race, culture, and nationality. They talk about the history and relationship of Spain, Africa, & the island of Puerto Rico. Diana reveals the results of her Ancestry DNA test and discusses why she refuses to identify with any one race.

It is a candid discussion about race and identity and the importance of moving on from racial distinctions based on 18th century binary thinking and instead adapting to an individuals sense of self.

 

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To connect with Diana follow her on IG @brow_beat_nj

Sneak peek to episode 71: De Donde Vengo Yo: A Conversation About Culture, Race, and Identity (Part 2)

In part 1 of this 2 part discussion, Nancy sits down with her sister Diana to talk about culture, race, and what it means to be Latina. The Puerto Rican sisters candidly discuss what it was like growing up in a predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhood, and the first time they each became aware of race. They also discuss how they each racially identify and why so many Latinos have a hard time talking about and even claiming their blackness.