The Nancy Ruffin Show

Success is subjective. Yet, many of us allow ourselves to define success by how others view success. In this episode Nancy discusses how our childhood and family upbringing influences how we view success and why it's important to let that go and define success on our own terms.

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In the latest episode of the passion, purpose, paycheck series Nancy chats it up with Push Pedal NYC owners Annie and Christina.The ladies share gems from how they came up with the idea for their business, to how they raised the capital to finance it, and what their entrpreneurial journey has been like ever since.  If you are an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one then this episode is definitely for you. Annie and Christine shed so much insight on the entrepreneurial life and how they have been able to balance their entrepreneurial endeavors with being wives and mothers.

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We also talk about their upcoming Hurricane Harvey ride benefit. Where all proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. 

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To connect with the ladies or to reserve your bike for the benefit ride find them online at:

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www.pushpedalnyc.com

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Whether it's in business or in our personal lives, it is important for all of us to find our tribe — those people we resonate and connect with. In this episode Nancy talks about the importance of creating a winning team, what it means to find your tribe, and the importance of learning how to spot the frauds/opportunists who are only looking for a come up. 

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Have you ever thought about the legacy you’re leaving your family, your community, your world? Most people never give it a second thought. But a legacy is something you’re creating every day, whether you realize it or not. What will you be known for when your time here is done? How do you want to be remembered?  

In this episode Nancy talks about how what we do (or don't do) today is setting the foundation for our legacy. She also talks about transparency, authenticity, and how sharing your personal story is the real key to connecting & inspiring others.

Fear isn't real, failure isn't final, and you have to win in your mind before it can manifest into your reality. There can be NO achievement without failure; and without attempting to achieve, there can be no failure. In this week's episode, Nancy breaks down why fear isn't real, how failure is a stepping stone to success, and why developing a winning mindset is the key to achieving success.

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Tickets to the Vision Board Bootcamp can be purchased here www.vbbootcamp.eventbrite.com

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What does it mean to be self-aware? Developing self awareness doesn’t happen through reading books. It is through specific activities and conscious action that we increase our power of observation. As you develop self awareness you are able to make changes in the thoughts and interpretations you make in your mind. Self awareness is the greatest agent for change and is first step in creating what you want and mastering your life. Where you focus your attention, your emotions, reactions, personality and behavior determine where you go in life. Once you practice paying attention to your thoughts/feelings/behaviors/choices/reactions, you will no longer be satisfied with living on the surface of life. And as you gain more and more self-awareness, your experience of life will expand exponentially.

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In this week's episode, Nancy talks about how self-awareness or lack thereof, can either propel you to success or hinder you. She talks about her own self-awareness journey, how certain realizations have completely changed the direction of her life, and why being self-aware is the ultimate key to success. Listen now to see how self-aware you are and learn what to do if you're not.

When you know you're why, you can endure any how. Knowing your why is an important first step in figuring out how to achieve the goals that excite you and create a life you enjoy living (versus merely surviving!). Indeed, only when you know your ‘why’ will you find the courage to take the risks needed to get ahead, stay motivated when the chips are down, and move your life onto an entirely new, more challenging, and more rewarding trajectory. In this episode Nancy talks about the importance of having a strong why statement, how to create your own, and shares her own why sentence. She also talks about her upcoming vision board bootcamp and why anyone who has fallen and wants to get back on track needs to attend.

 

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In the premiere episode of The EmpowHERment Hour's new segment #PASSIONPURPOSEPAYCHECK, Nancy chats it up with girl boss and fitness bootcamp instructor Samantha Ortiz of Triple Threat Bootcamp. In this episode Samantha talks candidly about how she turned her passion into a paycheck, how the death of her father gave her the push she needed to start her business, and why finding what fuels you is the key to entrepreneurial success and happiness.

Samantha also dishes on what she believes are the 3 most important skills needed to be an entrepreneur and she shares some sage advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. If you've ever thought about turning your passion into a paycheck then you don't want to miss all the gems Samantha drops in this episode.

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Most women are conditioned to believe that if they support another woman they are somehow limiting their own success not realizing that there is enough success in this world for all of us. When we help, support, and empower another woman we are actually helping, supporting, and empowering ourselves.  When we change our way of thinking the things we attract into our lives also change.The key to attaining unlimited success is to shift our mindset from one of scarcity (not enough) to one of abundance. When we give, the Universe reciprocates tenfold. 

In this episode Nancy is joined by Brooklyn Jessie as they talk about what it means to be a FIERCE woman, the recent FIERCE Woman 3rd Anniversary Celebration & Awards ceremony, the power in creating a female tribe, and how sharing your story can inspire others. 

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Connect with Jessie on IG @brooklynjessie or @luxeurbanlife

For the woman juggling a million things at once, sometimes life gets in the way of our goals. Other times, we get in our own way because of sheer laziness. In this episode, Nancy dishes on how to stay motivated when life happens or when you simply don't feel like pushing forward. She gives tips on how to push passed feeling unmotivated, and she shares her thoughts on why success isn't possible without sacrifice and struggle. If you've ever felt unmotivated and uninspired this episode is  a must listen.

 

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