Neighborhoods can shape success—down to the level of a city block. Social scientists and economists have been fascinated by the idea that a city—even a neighborhood can shape someone's economic success in life. In this week's episode, Nancy goes back to her childhood Brooklyn neighborhood and discusses how her neighborhood shaped who she is and how her daughters are growing up completely different.

When it comes to growing up in an inner city/urban neighborhood or growing up in the suburbs who is the most likely to succeed? Tune in to hear how Nancy answers this question. 

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Starting your own business can be a terrifying endeavor, yet for former real estate agent turned public relations powerhouse Nikkia McClain, believing in herself and believing in God was enough for her to take that entrepreneurial leap. In this week's episode, Nancy sits down with the  CEO and Founder of Tene Nicole, Marketing and Public Relations to discuss career, family, and women empowerment. Nikkia shares how she transitioned from real estate into the entertainment industry, she shares some of her greatest challenges, how she overcame them, and her biggest regret as a working mom. For any working parent chasing their dreams this episode is a must listen.

About Nikkia McClain:

Nikkia has successfully produced events and worked with clients such as the NBA, NFL, Hot 97, and more. She created the annual Pow(H)er Awards ceremony highlighting and recognizing extraordinary women in  Media, Entertainment, Social Justice, Entrepreneurship and Business and also created the annual Support Your Girlfriends retreat getaway where women come together to bond, share, and support each other all while relaxing and having fun. To learn how Nikkia was able to pivot from a career in real estate into the world of entertainment and build a succesful PR firm all while being a mom, wife, and advocate for women tune in now.

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In this week's episode, Nancy discusses our ability to cultivate change and how we are each equipped to inspire and influence. She also shares her views on the recent Puerto Rico uprising, the danger of Promesa and the Fiscal Control Board, and why it's imperative that everyone use their voice to spread awareness on Puerto Rico's fight for independence.

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 Anyone can father a child, but being a dad takes a lifetime. Fathers play a role in every child's life that cannot be filled by others. This role can have a large impact on a child and help shape him or her into the person they become.   Fathers, like mothers, are pillars in the development of a child’s emotional well-being.  Fathers not only influence who we are inside, but how we have relationships with people as we grow.  The patterns a father sets in the relationships with his children will dictate how his children relate with other people. 

On this week's episode, Nancy sits down with her dad, uncle, and brother-in-law to talk all things fatherhood. They share their own experiences on being a father, how their own parents influenced their parenting styles, how they overcome parenting obstacles, and share sage advice for new and seasoned fathers alike.  

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Nancy is back from a 3 week hiatus and this week she is sharing all the highlights from the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC. She is also talking about the global crisis on human trafficking and why participating in the 2020 US Census is a must. Listen. Share. Subscribe. 

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On this special episode of The Nancy Ruffin Show, Nancy is joined by Diana Olmedo, Myriam Thompson, and Zaida Medina to discuss the truth about motherhood. The ladies, all at various stages of motherhood, share some of their experiences as mothers.  In this super raw and unfiltered conversation between Nancy and her BFF's they share insight on navigating single motherhood, parenting a child with ADHD, raising teenagers, the importance of advocating for your children and so much more. This episode is enlightening, refreshing, and funny. If you've ever wondered what moms talk about when they get together then tune in. 

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May is Mental Health Awareness month and on this episode of The Nancy Ruffin show, Nancy talks about why mental health is everyone's responsibility. In NYC, at least one in five adults suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year. Poor and minority residents are disproportionately affected by mental illnesses and are more likely than whites to be misdiagnosed or untreated. 

Nancy discusses mental health in communities of color, the lack of effective resources,  and how barriers to treatment stop people from getting the care they need.  She also shares her own personal experience with losing loved ones to suicide, depression, and drug abuse and offers tips on what you can do to help those around you who may be struggling.

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What is my purpose? What am I supposed to be doing with my life? We all, at some point in our lives, find ourselves asking these questions or some variation of them. In this episode, Nancy talks about finding purpose in position and discusses how purpose isn't something you seek or create, but is something you are born with.  She also talks about what you need to do to discover your own purpose and what to do with it once you have. Listen. Subscribe. Share. 

Everyone always tells you to follow your dreams, but what if your dreams aren't what you're supposed to be doing with your life? What if following your dreams isn't tied to your destiny? What if God's dreams for you are greater than the dreams you have for yourself? 

In this episode, Nancy shares how the dreams she once thought she wanted really weren't the dreams she was supposed to be pursuing. She discusses how being a mother was never a dream she had and how that desire ignited dreams she never knew she wanted.  

This is a candid conversation about trusting God's will for your life and understanding that sometimes we have to relinquish our own selfish desire to control the outcome. Sometimes what we think we want pales in comparison to what God wants for us. If you find yourself unsure of what's next for you or if you're questioning or searching for God's plan for your life then this episode is a must listen! 

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