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  • Guard Your Heart: A Conversation About Triumph & Perseverance with Melody Centeno
    Spring is upon us and as we transition from the cold barren months of winter into the season of new beginnings, Nancy sits down with Foster Care Unplugged founder Melody Centeno for an authentic conversation on triumph and perseverance. Though life may try and break us it is up to us to decide whether or not we stay broken. 
    In this episode, Melody shares her own story of triumph and how at the age of 7 she knew she wanted to work in the foster care system.  A survivor of sexual abuse, Melody discusses how that incident impacted her, why she's dedicated her life's work to foster care advocacy, and the importance of guarding your heart. She also discusses motherhood, how she's breaking the cycle of dysfunction, and how she's been able to seamlessly tie in her creative passion into the work she does. 
     April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is a sexual assault survivor visit www.rainn.org for resources on how to get help.  Find help and the resources you need. Call 800.656.4673 
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    11 min
  • You Lack Nothing: Overcoming the "Not Good Enough" Mindset

    The fear of not being good enough is ubiquitous in humanity. Depending on how this fear was first experienced and what story we created around it, this fear can shape our lives and often does so unconsciously.  


    In this episode, Nancy taps into the root of where this mindset stems from, what we can do to overcome it,  and discusses how our childhood and social environments influence who we are, who we become, and how we see ourselves. She also shares why she believes that we lack nothing and are already equipped with everything we need to be successful.


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    Connect with Nancy at:

    www.iamnancyruffin.com

    34 min
  • Lifting As We Climb: When It Comes To Success Should We Pay It Forward or Nah?
    As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, in this episode Nancy is spotlighting a few of her favorite women making moves in business, fashion, and art. She also talks about the importance of reaching back and helping others as we attain elevated levels of success. In a society of selfies, and me-centered mindsets, do you feel we have a responsibility to pay it forward or nah? Tune in to hear what Nancy says about this.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Stefanie Fuentes aka @blcnewyork (Instagram)
    Viv Moran aka @blackflowersgrow (Instagram)
    Sarah Vega aka @_sarahvega_ (Instagram)
    Yesenia Gonzalez aka @brooklynjessie (Instagram)
    Raygrid Calderon aka @spirituallysparkled (Instagram)
    Michelle Akers aka @liveinfashion (Instagram)
    Qiana Aviles aka @QianaAviles (Instagram)
    42 min
  • Cancel Culture: What About Your Friends?

    The Empowerment Hour is now The Nancy Ruffin Show and in this episode Nancy shares why the name change was necessary, what inspired it, and where she hopes to take the new show. 


    Also in this episode, Nancy discusses cancel culture and why so many of us are quick to discard and end friendships yet we take back and forgive a lover who mistreats us. When it comes to our friendships why are they so disposable? Tune in to find out Nancy's thoughts on this.


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    Instagram: @thenancyruffinshow @iamnancyruffin


    For questions, comments, topic suggestions, or sponsorship opportunities email [email protected]


    30 min
  • How To Stop Self-Sabotaging Behavior
    When it comes to following our dreams and doing the things we’re most passionate about we can be our own worst enemy. Many have self-sabotaging behaviors and don't realize how the words we speak influences our reality. The more you talk about negative things in your life, the more you call them in.
    In this episode, Nancy discusses how our words and what we tell ourselves can either be our biggest influences or our greatest detractor. She sheds insight on our inner voice and how what it says to us, has a direct impact on how we see ourselves and how we navigate through the world. She shares pointers on how to change our inner voice, recaps last week's strategic visioning workshop, and discusses how one's childhood influences who they grow up to be.
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    42 min
  • Sustainable Transformation: Why Committing to The Process is Key
    Most people perceive all the value to be in the result, not the process. The person you become in the process — the skills you learn, the experience you gain, the insights you discover — are infinitely better than simply getting what you want immediately.
    In this week's episode, Nancy discusses the importance of committing to the process when seeking real sustainable change. The process requires you to become creative. You cannot help but become smarter, savvier, wiser, more disciplined, and more poised than you were before. If you skip a lesson, the process spits you out. You are forced to learn, or quit. Nancy explains why when you commit to the process?—?never giving up, creatively overcoming setbacks and obstacles, trying new strategies?—?a powerful metamorphosis happens.
    If you've ever struggled with commitment, this episode is a must listen.
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    35 min
  • Making the Better Life Choice with Stefanie Fuentes
    In this week's episode Nancy sits down with The Life Architect, Stefanie Fuentes to discuss business, female empowerment, relationships and so much more. Stefanie shares how she started her coaching business (Better Life Choices of New York), why she does this work and why it's important to put systems in place when you own your own business. We also talked about being in the public eye, her relationship with her husband, and what she does when someone slides into her DM's trying to holla. This episode is full of gems that you don't want to miss. 
    For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities please email: [email protected]
    You can connect with Stefanie at http://www.blcny.org/
    Instagram http://www.instagram.com/blcnewyork
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/blcnewyork
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKbQuALku5aQ20e1k4-VfQ
    1 hr 12 min
  • Pushing Passed the Setbacks: Tips On Staying Focused and Committed
    In this week's episode, Nancy discusses setbacks as being setups for major comebacks. When things don't go as planned it's easy to get discouraged and give up. In this episode, Nancy shares tips on how to use the setback as an opportunity to re-evaluate, re-focus, and re-launch. She shares some of her own setbacks, talks about the importance of SWOT Analysis and challenges you to conduct one on yourself and/or business. If you're someone who is struggling with getting back on track or feel stuck this episode is a must listen.
    Make sure to leave a rating and review. 
    To connect with Nancy visit her website www.iamnancyruffin.com
    For sponsorship opportunities or for questions and/or topic suggestions email [email protected]
    31 min
  • Truth Seeker: A Conversation with Playwright A.R. Garcia
    In this week's episode, Nancy sits down with playwright, A.R. Garcia to discuss his new play, She Hates Coffee. The production is a romantic comedy that explores our deepest feelings, the complexity of friendship, relationships and decisions from a male perspective. 
    From a young age men are taught that certain aspects of their personality are not acceptable, they are taught not to cry or express in words, how they are feeling. Because of the way boys are socialized, their ability to deal with emotions has been systematically undermined. Men are taught, point-by-point, not to feel, not to cry, and not to find words to express themselves.
    In this interview Nancy and A.R. discuss his work, why he is passionate about telling stories that center on love and relationships from a male perspective, and how men can shift the ways they have historically viewed and expressed themselves within relationships. 
    To learn more about the play, A.R., or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.shehatescoffee.com  a
    Follow A.R. on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/iamargarcia or at http://www.instagram.com/shehatescoffee
    1 hr 5 min
  • Mental Health & Emotional Well Being: A Conversation with Dr. Randy Sconiers
    A 2005 study published by the National Institutes of Health says almost half of all Americans will develop some form of mental illness during their lifetime and that many of those diagnosed first experience symptoms during their adolescent years. But in communities of color, the numbers may be more devastating because of the stigma involved. In this week's episode, Nancy sits down with Mental Health expert Dr. Randy Sconiers to discuss mental wellness, self-care for men, stigma, re-defining what it means to be a man and so much more.
    To connect with Dr. S you can find him on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/doc._s and http://www.instagram.com/mentalhop
    You can listen to his podcast Mental Hop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you stream your podcasts.
    Resources
    National Institute of Mental Health, Mental Health America, Pine Rest Mental Health Resources
    53 min

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Hosted by award winning author Nancy Ruffin, The Nancy Ruffin show is where listeners come to get their weekly dose of faith, purpose and encouragement. Through personal anecdotes, storytelling and…