Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz
By Melissa Ruiz
Waking Up With Melissa RuizSep 16, 2021
124: 10 INSIGHTS THAT TRANSFORMED ME FROM LACK TO ABUNDANCE
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Bravery and authenticity always translates to alignment in your business
02:29 Life only makes sense in the rear-view mirror but it must be lived in the present moment
03:16 If you believe there’s a magic formula to blow up your business, you’re buying into an illusion
03:55 True freedom is not needing anything, but knowing you can have everything
11:50 You’re not just one way, even your own genes can be altered and manipulated
14:09 The Universe is giving us an opportunity to elevate our consciousness
26:19 You are the main character of your own movie so start treating yourself like it
29:17 Money is not the win. Being happy is the real flex.
Words to live by:
“Age is literally nothing but a number. It doesn't mean anything. I have never felt healthier. I've never loved my body more. I've never loved my life more. I've never been in a place in my life where I truly feel like I love myself. And I'm getting to know myself in a deeper way. ”
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123: HOW TO GROW YOUR SPIRITUAL BUSINESS WITHOUT BURNOUT 5 STEPS TO SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
A breakdown of this episode:
00:00 Teaching is your responsibility as a facilitator and implementing is your student’s responsibility as the shapeshifter
04:36 Avoiding burnout is about balancing how the industry changes while being rooted in your values and non-negotiables
14:33 Mastering your mindset resolves 90% of all business problems. Encourage self-awareness and prioritize fulfillment.
18:08 Activating embodiment means we need to release the stories of the past and drop into the present without trying to change it.
20:15 Embrace your progress and aim for sustainable and consistent business growth without needing breaks.
Words to live by:
“The only reason why I've been able to actually keep going flowing and growing with my business is because I simply do not make my clients’ results my responsibility.”
“Everybody wants to be the teacher, but nobody wants to be the student. And the truth is, you have to be both. You have to be able to continue to learn in real-time and be the student of life.”
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122: ACTIVATING YOUR SOLD OUT LAUNCH: MY 4-WEEK METHOD
If you're looking to elevate your business with a launch that's both grounded and guided by higher guidance, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. Let’s dive right in…
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Why Collecting data is Key in Your Launch Process
07:43 What I've learned Launching the Past 5 years
11:24 The Importance of the Hype Phase
14:13 Applying Yoga Philosophy to Your Launch
19:56 How to Share Personal + Client Wins
26:34 Understanding the Culture You’re Creating
31:58 My 4 Steps Launching Method
Words to live by:
"Enrollment to me is about cultivating connections. It's about making sure that you're connecting with people who potentially want to purchase your offer. But maybe they're afraid to reach out to you to connect with you. Maybe they've been watching all of your stories, and you just connecting with them really gives them that permission and that invitation to continue to ask more questions."
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121: FREEDOM BEYOND WEALTH: THE NEW CURRENCY OF THE 5D CONSCIOUSNESS ERA
120: THE 8 STEP PROCESS TO ACTIVATING THE QUANTUM YOU
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:05:30] How to Tap into your Body’s Wisdom
[00:10:03] Setting Intentions for Optimal Success
[00:13:41] Connecting with Ancestral Wounds
[00:19:26] Power of Parts Work and Meditation
[00:23:21] Reparenting and Healing the Inner Child
[00:30:07] Releasing Negative Emotions through Gratitude
[00:36:16] Patience, Persistence and Mental Rehearsal
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119: 5 STEPS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE SOUL BUSINESS
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:00:00] creating a business inspired by the cosmic vision of your highest timeline
[00:07:19] picking a business model that allows for more alignment vs more money
[00:13:11] how to price out all your offers based on energy, mastery and results
[00:16:50] scaling your business while taking on less work
[00:22:53] the importance of hiring soon and delegating even sooner
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118: QUANTUM REALITY: EXPERIENCES FROM THE RETREAT WITH DR. JOE DISPENZA
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:00:00] Trace back thoughts, change feelings for happiness.
[00:07:19] Intentional practice for transformative spiritual wellness routine.
[00:12:11] Reflect on the past, live in the present.
[00:17:50] Activating the Third eye’s vision
[00:23:53] Focusing on goals and intention.
Words to Live By:
“In order for anything to appear, it must be set in motion from the void that signals a thought, and those thoughts carry an emotional current.”
"I visualize, and I set my intention so clearly on that goal, because I know that it is the seed to the manifestation. The actual manifestation, the materialization of the thing that I want, actually cannot happen unless I have intention."
"The slower that frequency gets, the slower and heavier that density gets, and the more space you create between where you are now and your relationship to God's source universe."
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117: ACTIVATING AND AMPLIFYING YOUR ENERGY IN YOUR SOUL BUSINESS
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:00:44] Mindset of an Entrepreneur
[00:06:22] Progress over perfection
[00:09:24] Leak-Free Energy for Success
[00:12:07] Plan, Optimize, Succeed
[00:18:01] Build a business that supports your desired life.
Truth Bombs From the Episode:
“The best part of being a CEO is that you get to play in this limitless energy of infinite possibility.
“You see, if you keep doing the hard things, the hard things become easy.”
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116: UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES BEHIND WHY WE GET STUCK IN OUR BUSINESSES
In today’s episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I breakdown how I transformed my mindset into the powerhouse of abundance that led my brand to the million-dollar mark. My intention today is to unlock the mysteries behind why we get stuck in our businesses and reveal the shifts in perspectives that can set us free. This is one you don’t want to miss..
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:00:44] Falling in Love with the Process
[00:09:22] Qualifying The Ideal Client
[00:14:24] Breaking Old Patterns
[00:22:04] Taking Aligned Action
[00:32:01] Overcoming The Beliefs That Are Holding You Back
[00:39:01] Setting the Intentions for this Season
Words to live by:
“We are creating from the field, which means everything is coming from the unmanifested vortex. Which means, it needs momentum, it needs energy and it needs your intention in order to materialize
“You cannot just delegate every single part of your business without knowing how to run your business yourself first.”
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115: REWIRING YOUR BELIEFS OF LACK FT REESE FROM YES SUPPLY
In today’s episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I sit down with a very special guest, Reese Evans, a mindset and abundance coach, creator of the YES SUPPLY METHOD, who is on a mission to teach the world the power of their subconscious mind, energetics and universal laws to create the life you’re truly meant to live. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:00:44] Shifting from Lack Perspective into an Abundance Mindset [00:08:42] Releasing the Negative Emotions Around Money [00:15:24] The Challenges of Building a Brand [00:22:22] The Unfolding of the New Coaching Industry [00:32:01] The Benefits of the Practice of Hypnosis Words to live by: “The only reason something seems too big is simply because you haven’t experienced it before.” “My feelings and my beliefs aren’t actually reality, it’s just my past programms coming up. I have the ability to decide on new programs that will become my new normal.” “Our soul is expansive, is unlimited, is omnipresent, so it knows our highest potential. It’s the body that’s feeling the fear, but the soul KNOWS.” 👉🏽 Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
114: THE TRANSITION BETWEEN IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND MANIFESTATION
Welcome to a new solo episode of Waking Up With Melissa. Today we are diving into the Transition between Imposter Syndrome and Manifestation and the key ingredients to seeing our manifestations materialize. Let’s dive right in. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:00:34] What does Imposter Syndrome teach us [00:05:40] What steps to take in order to Manifest [00:08:42] Clearing our Cosmic Channels [00:15:51] Matching the Belief to the Desire Words to live by: “I promise you, every expert was first a beginner.” “In order for something to manifest, you have to have a belief and supports your desire
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113: HOW TO FIND YOUR NICHE AS A SOULPRENEUR
Todays episode is a mashup of my 3 favorite topics in business and self development. We start off the episode uncovering the triggers around finding our “niche” as a New Earth Leader by asking deeper questions around what we want to be known for? While ending the episode with a mindset work frame meant to activate the quantum you. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE How to find out your niche Figuring out what your it factor is Learn the UNVEIL framework to rewire your beliefs How to activate the Quantum You 👉🏽 Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
112: ALCHEMIZING THE NEW YEAR ENERGY
Welcome to a new solo episode of Waking Up with Melissa. We are a few days into 2024 where the ‘new year, new me’ energy is fighting for our attention. Inside this episode we are going to be diving into our patterns and uncovering what's in the way of us making every day a ritual. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:17] Practing the Practice [00:05:40] Declarations to the Universe [00:13:02] Investing Love and Time in Yourself Words to live by: “The juiciest part of life is noticing the person you are along the way” “Humans, it’s not about doing less that creates alignment, it’s about the presence in the doing” 👉🏽 Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
111: CLOSING THE 2023 PORTAL IN TULÚM
Welcome to a new solo episode where I’ll recap the biggest downloads I was able to tune in while being in the magical lands of Tulúm, Mexico during my latest retreat. We brought 8 beautiful people to these lands to experience transformative ancestral ceremonies while closing the 2023 portal. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:50] Rebirthing, Reharmonizing, Releasing [00:04:34] Activating our Sacred Waters [00:09:32] The Womb Portal [00:12:17] Alchemizing the Past [00:14:17] Remembering the Future 👉🏽 Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
110: IDENTIFYING WHAT’S TRULY STOPPING YOU, HUMAN
Welcome to a new episode where we’ll excavate what has been truly blocking us. My intention today is to share a little bit of the practices that have helped me so much and, if I had to start all over again, what I wish I would have done sooner. Let’s dive right in: A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:50] The Past as a reflection [00:03:50] The Future as a memory [00:10:32] The Present as a now moment Words to live by: “The past is useful to extract the lessons and to see how far you’ve come “The future is a distraction from being present and best used to tune into existing timelines” “The present now moment is the only moment that exist 👉🏽 Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
109: 10 THINGS I’VE LEARNED TURNING 40
Welcome to a new solo episode in dedication to a new milestone I’m days away from crossing: I’m turning 40 years young and to honor that I’ll be sharing my biggest nuggets of wisdom I’ve gathered along the way. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:00:54] You will never feel prepared [00:02:15] Other People’s perception is Your Own Illusion [00:04:10] There’s no Right or Wrong Way [00:05:16] We All Have things To Work On [00:07:10] Fear is an Illusion You Can Conquer [00:08:35] Nothing Outside of You Will Make You Happy [00:11:50] No one Will Advocate More For You Than You [00:14:00] Feeling At Home in Our Bodies is How We Worship Our Temple [00:16:50] Life Is What You Make It, Not What You’re Given [00:20:16] Your Capacity To Grow Is Wrapped Into Your Capacity To Love And Forgive Words to live by: “What other people think of you, is something you are making up in your mind” “Imagine how Unstoppable you’ll become once you start alchemizing fear” 👉🏽 Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
108: HOW TO CIRCULATE CONSCIOUS CURRENCY
Welcome to a new solo episode where I’ll dice deep into one of my favourite topics: Currency! Today we are elevating the conversation around abundance. This episode is for the human who is desiring to go deeper with their money stories… deeper with holding wealth. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:50] Identifying what Money Means To You [00:06:58] Identifying the Relationship you Have with Money [00:17:30] Identifying the Beliefs You Have Around Money Words to live by: “Conscious Currency asks us to be mature with the way we are thinking about money, wealth and about abundance” “It’s not the thoughts you keep thinking that shapes your reality, it's the beliefs you believe in that become the stories you tell yourself 👉🏽Go check out @iammelissaruiz for the deets on Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Biz Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
107: 3 THINGS TO FOCUS ON WHEN SHIFTING YOUR REALITY
In today's episode of Waking Up With Melissa, we'll talk about what it feels like when we are shifting our reality, when we are growing and our world is changing. This is episode is for the human who is a place of transition and is looking for guidance A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:00:55] Intro -The portal of death [00:02:03] Release What’s Not Working [00:13:20] Get Back To Your Creativity Words to live by: “Growth is a death and rebirth portal. In order for you to grow, you have to be willing to die. You have to be willing to let go of who you once were in order to become new again “This is not about running away from yourself. This is about running INTO yourself.” 👉🏽Go check out @iammelissaruiz for the deets on Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Biz Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
106: DO’S & DON’T OF BUILDING AN AUTHENTIC 7 FIGURE BUSINESS
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we have an exclusive interview with @biancataylorm, who is the co-founder of The Embodied Babe, a 7-figure Company. She’s certified in Plant Based nutrition, Personal training, AND level 1 and 2 Reiki healing. All of this while helping women find Confidence & Freedom in their lives & bodies. 𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 ✅The Journey of building a 1M followers on social ✅Activating Your Intuition & Operating in Alignment ✅How to Connect Spirituality with Social Media ✅The Challenges Of Building a 7-Figure Company 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐲: “The opinion of other people isn’t as important as the opinion that you have about yourself.” “Don’t ever feel like you need to know everything in order to build a successful business you learn along the way” 👉🏽Go check out her offerings at @biancataylorm 👉🏽Go check out @iammelissaruiz for the deets on Unleash & Unveil Your Soul Biz Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
105: CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SPIRITUALITY AND EATING PLANTS
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we have an exclusive spotlight interview with Catherine, who is a plant based chef who helps women improve their eating habits so they maintain a healthy lifestyle without the restrictive diets. Oh and did I mention she’s Caribbean so you know her vegan recipes are loaded with flavour. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:01:33] The science on eating plant based [00:08:38] How to run a vegan business online [00:11:08] The connection between spirituality and eating plants [00:12:40] Nailing a lead magnet that increases sales [00:15:15] Building loyal customers through building community Words to live by: “Healing ourselves is essentially giving our body the tools to heal itself through plant medicine” “Eating high vibrational foods helps you be more in tune with your body, which is a spiritual process of activating your intuition” Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
104: EMBRACING YOUR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AUTHENTICITY WITH ALICIA
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we have an exclusive client spotlight interview with Alicia who is a Hypnotherapist, Psychic, Mentor, & Web Designer. She beautifully integrates hypnotherapy and marketing in her work, helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds connect with their authentic voice and create businesses that truly align with their souls. Let's hear more about her incredible story that has brought her to where she is today. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:04:26] Manifesting dreams and taking aligned action [00:10:09] The importance of breaking stereotypes [00:17:51] Building a solid foundation for your business [00:20:33] Finding your authentic voice Words to live by: “Don't limit yourself by trying to fit into a predefined niche. When you express your true self, your soulmate clients will naturally gravitate toward you.” “Social media is a neutral platform. How you view it and the energy you bring to it determines your experience.” “You are not broken or lacking in any way. Believe in your worth and your ability to make a positive impact on others.” Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
103: LEARN MY 5-STEP PROCESS TO CLOSING INTUITIVE SALES: THE SOULFUL CURRENCY METHOD
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive deep into the transformative power of personal experiences and the importance of following one's calling. I will be sharing my journey of self-discovery and the obstacles I faced as I travelled into the underworld and face to face with what it truly meant to be successful and abundant. Prepare to be inspired as we uncover the lessons learned and the steps towards personal and spiritual growth. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:07:15] The transformative power of personal experiences [00:13:20] Embracing your personal lessons and initiations [00:20:10] Embodying the belief that you have everything you need Words to live by: "The key to happiness lies in finding contentment and satisfaction in the present moment, rather than constantly waiting for things to get better.” "Expect and believe in winning and success without a desperate need for them, and watch them manifest in your life.” “Success is not determined by your bank account balance, but by acknowledging the abundance already present within yourself and the universe." Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
102: PERFECTING YOUR FUNNEL: MINDSET, BODY, AND BUSINESS
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive deep into essential strategies to boost your business, from traffic generation to email marketing and everything in between. It's not about convincing anyone to work with you, it's about building trust and resolving an existing problem for your client. Get ready for some heald masculine energy + strategy that’s going to cultivate trust with you and your business. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:04:27] Perfecting your funnel [00:08:16] Identifying the different traffic sources [00:20:36] Email marketing mastery Words to live by: “Allow yourself to prepare so that when the opportunity arises, you're ready to take off.” “The secret sauce that makes your audience say YES is not about just liking you or trusting you, but about the value they gather while bingeing on your content.” "Perfecting your funnel matters. You don't need another course; just sit down, map out from start to finish how people are finding you and the steps they take to hit that purchase button.” Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
101: RECAPPING MY TULUM MASTERMIND RETREAT
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, recorded in the beautiful setting of Tulum, Mexico, I dive deep into the transformative power of taking sacred pauses in our lives. It's all about integrating, purging, and upgrading our nervous system and programming. Let's awaken our true potential together and create a life filled with purpose, empowerment, and fulfillment. A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE [00:02:31] Connecting with our Ancestors and Guides [00:09:34] Embracing Personal Growth and Transformation [00:19:03] Going the wrong was is based on illusion and control Words to live by: "Every path you take is perfect, and there is never a wrong choice in life. Even if you deviate from your path, you can always get back on it and continue your personal growth and transformation." "Focus on what is good and fulfilling in your life and practice gratitude. Release and transform the energy of certain parts of yourself. Remember, you are not a victim, but a victor in your own story." "Remember that the call keeps calling until you answer. Open up the door and ask for the presence of your ancestors, guides, the Universe, and Source." Follow me on Instagram: @wakingupwithmelissa @iammelissaruiz
100: THE 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING CONSISTENT
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, I celebrate the 100th episode and the 3 core areas we want to look at that help us build habits and routine. As we walk through memory lane I share the setbacks and challenges of building my business in a #tinyhome and recording this podcast in my car. However, what was birthed through that experience was pure resilience, strength and the heart of a lion. Tune into this special episode and find out what it truly took to record 100 episodes of an established podcast A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE the 3 reasons why it’s so hard to be consistent what happens when we become conditional beings releasing the illusion that things are better over there rewiring our mindset to alchemize instant gratification Words to live by: There is never a time where it will be all done. The key to consistency is realizing it’s a way of living. There is no end goal, there's only the person you become along the way. It’s hard to be consistent when you’re entertaining other timelines. You have to get to place where you realize that the magic is happening in the now present moment the fastest way to guarantee tomorrow is by making decisions today Join Cosmic Genius (this is only for when you add it to spotify) https://melissaruiz.mykajabi.com/cgsourced
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99: ALLOW ME TO REINVENT MYSELF: A STORY OF TRANSFORMATION
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:01:06] Embracing imperfection and failure
[00:05:29] The power of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness
[00:11:41] The importance of making spiritual commitments and promises to ourselves
[00:18:52} Believing in yourself vs waiting for approval from others
Words to live by:
“Freedom is not defined by location or financial status but, rather, by being content with the present moment and not constantly yearning for more.”
Remember, everything happens for our highest self. Trust in the journey and have faith that the Universe is guiding us towards our greatest potential.
Be the best version of yourself. Don't let self-doubt or the doubts of others hinder your dreams. Trust in your vision and keep pushing forward, even when the world challenges you.
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98: THE PATH TO NEW EARTH MARKETING
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:03:09] Marketing as a magical and grounded practice
[00:14:12] Energetic alignment for success
[00:24:56] Authenticity and confidence in sales
Words to live by:
“It is crucial to work with clients and partners who are in energetic alignment. By surrounding ourselves with those who align with our values and intentions, we create a harmonious and fulfilling work environment that leads to success.”
“True creation comes from a place of wonder and potential, rather than from a place of focusing on time, money, and pressure. “
“Sales should come from a place of confidence and authenticity, rather than needing to convince others.”
“Trusting in our worth, knowing the value we bring, and operating from a place of love, compassion, and high frequency is the key to successful selling.”
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97: FINANCIAL ALCHEMY: TRANSFORMING DEBT INTO WEALTH”
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:05:36] The power of belief over fear
[00:11:20] Achieving "rich bitch energy"
[00:23:08] Aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions
Words to live by:
Words to live by:
"Your environment and upbringing may shape who you become, but the most important factor is what you choose to believe."
"Transform debt into wealth through financial alchemy, and attune yourself to the frequency of money and abundance."
"Rewire your system by tapping into your inner alchemist to affirm your ability to create and transform."
"Don't be afraid to create a new way of thinking and being in order to manifest the things you truly want."
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96: VISUALIZING THE QUANTUM REALM: UNLOCKING THE POWER WITHIN
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:02:07] The pressure and challenges faced by spiritual entrepreneurs
[00:07:04] The significance of self-care for lasting success
[00:24:46] The role of aligned action and task management in achieving goals
Words to live by:
"Allow your creations to mature. Don't be pressured into taking action before you're truly ready."
"Overcome fear and doubt with repetition and self-reassurance, and remember that past successes provide evidence for future accomplishments."
"Don't compare yourself to others, believe in the value of your own message, and take action to put yourself out there."
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95: WHY LONG FORM CONTENT IS THE #1 WAY TO GROW
In this episode of Waking Up with Melissa, we dive into the world of content creation and increasing visibility with long form content. We break down the top 5 social media apps and how to use them in your soul business. Join me in this exciting episode as I discuss the top 5 ways I grew this podcast and a fresh perspective on how to maximize long form content.
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:06:27] Understanding the purpose and usage of different platforms
[00:11:48] The importance of increasing visibility and nailing your content strategy
[00:13:16] Consistency as key for podcast success and growth
[00:24:16] Lessons learned from living the "van life" lifestyle
Words to live by:
"Recognize when something no longer feels good and honor that. Sometimes, it's about shifting your mindset and cultivating a new perspective, other times it’s about letting go of what we are holding onto.
"Creating brand awareness and consistency through content creation has had significant results for our podcast. Treat it like a paid offer, and watch it grow."
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94: COLLABORATION AND CONNECTION: NETWORKING FOR SPIRITUAL ENTREPRENEURS
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:03:21] Importance of collaboration and connection for spiritual entrepreneurs
[00:07:05] Forming meaningful partnerships and support
[00:12:18] The importance of leading with love and genuine upliftment
[00:16:23] Creating and cultivating deeper relationships in the community
[00:18:59] Moving away from a culture of tearing others down in order to win
Words to live by:
“It's important to position yourself as someone who stands next to others rather than an authority figure that’s above”
“By setting the right tone in the way you show up, you can plant seeds in others that become a ripple effect of positive leadership.”
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93: TIPS TO BUILD YOUR BRAND AND
TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT
LEVEL
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:03:09] Creating a signature offer
[00:09:26] Maintenance offers for customers
[00:10:55] Identifying gaps and evolving the product suite
[00:14:37] Knowing your ideal client
00:18:37] Overcoming limiting beliefs around leadership
Words to live by:
“Manifesting your ideal client is important, but having a strategy is crucial to your business.”
Just ask yourself: What do I want to be known for? now make that your signature offer”
“Our superpower is not in making the right decision. Our superpower comes from making a decision and sticking with it.”
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92: UNLOCKING YOUR INTUITION: 5 SIGNS YOU'RE BEING FED BY SOURCE VS EGO
[00:01:00] Differentiating between being fed by source or ego
[00:05:52] Strengthening intuition and making decisions based on alignment
[00:11:49] The "art of doing nothing" and "allowing"
[00:14:11] The importance of doing what brings us joy
[00:18:31] The disappearance of time in the vortex
Words to live by:
“Being guided by our intuition can lead us to spaces that may not initially make sense, but can bring us soul richness and happiness if we surrender.”
“When you find the thing you're supposed to do, you suddenly gain unlimited access to energy.”
“Everybody is intuitive the same way everybody's psychic. It is our natural state to connect with our own inner being, our own inner guides, our own spirit, and to be led and guided.”
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91: LETTING GO OF WHO WE LEARNED TO BE
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[03:39] How society has taught us to be a pro at fixing everything
[13:36] Embracing the opportunity to feel and process emotions
[19:32] Learning the mechanics of the law of resonance and oneness
[21:34] Becoming the Pivot Kween/King at every stage of your life
[25:02] Changing your environment so you step into your newness
Words to live by:
“Healing is not about achieving perfection. It's about unearthing your own inner light and letting it shine."
"Pivoting is not a weakness. Pivoting is not failure. Pivoting is power."
"We are all one. And when we remember that, our differences become our strengths."
"You cannot heal what you refuse to feel."
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90: 10 THINGS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[04:01] Prioritizing healing over everything else, using parts work
[12:20] Self-compassion that leads to self-acceptance
[05:32] Sound healing and affirmations
[08:40] Becoming a true student of life
[17:21] Getting to know ourselves deeply
Words to live by:
“We forget that nature is God. Nature is in perfect harmony and a true reflection of who we are.”
“Remind yourself that going inward and being in our seclusion is a vital part of the growth process. The same way the seed needs to plant itself in the dark soil to lay its roots, is the same way we’re being asked to travel deep within our being. The deeper the roots, the taller we grow.”
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89: THREE WAYS TO ACTIVATE DISCIPLINE
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:40] Fear as the edge of expansion
[05:50] Why you have to activate your discipline
[11:26] The three ways to activate your discipline
[18:50] What misalignment looks like
[21:29] Intention as the seed of manifestation
Words to live by:
"You have full permission to change your mind whenever, but you need to communicate that. It cannot be your baseline."
"We need both light and dark energies. Discipline helps us stay anchored because, in the end, no good thing happens without work."
“You cannot have a manifestation without the seed, without the intention. Otherwise, you have desire with no energy.”
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88: UNDERSTANDING POVERTY CONSCIOUSNESS: MORE THAN JUST A LACK MINDSET
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[02:11] Discovering poverty consciousness
[06:43] Upgrading your system through self-reflection
[11:33] Overcoming ingrained beliefs and following inner knowing to achieve success
[19:14] Letting go of the scarcity mindset and trusting the universe
[23:59] Training your mind to see the silver lining for faster results
Words to live by:
“Poverty consciousness is teaching us what's active within our vibration, not punishing us. This is an opportunity to take a deeper look into our system and get curious about how we alchemize a frequency that no longer is serving us.
“We are our own healers. We are the master creators of our life. And the sooner we come to realize that, the sooner we can release trapped energy in our body. Remember the practice takes time and it’s through ritual and discipline that you will notice the true effects of a calm mind.”
“If you're living through that abundant mindset, if you're living through the overflow and the overpour, then you simply understand that there's always more and that you don't have to work hard to get it.”
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87: DECODING THE JOURNEY TOWARDS AUTHENTICITY
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[07:39] Focusing on possibilities rather than limitations
[14:40] Embracing your true self
[20:19] Taking responsibility instead of blaming others
[40:19] Creating something reflective of the true self
[45:05] Embracing change and authenticity
➳ Words to live by:
“Decide to take responsibility for your life, shift your perspective and become a conscious creator of positive outcomes."
“Remember, we are both the human and the being. The human is the dense part of us that’s connected to this physical reality while the being is the quantum part of us that’s connected to the totality of the Universe
“Forge your own path, don't be afraid to let go of societal conditioning, and step into who you really are. “
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86: HOW TO LEAD A SOUL BUSINESS THAT’S IN ALIGNMENT WITH YOUR QUANTUM SELF
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
New Earth Abundance: is reminding us that abundance is not just physical money it’s a frequency that’s free
New Earth Entrepreneurship: is inviting us to look at the bigger picture and ask how is this beneficial for the Earth?
New Earth Leadership: is activating our truth, our story and the ability to be a walking testimony of our work
Words to live by:
New Earth abundance is requiring us to feel #soulrich first and work with the energy of it before we see the manifestation of it
you don’t need to wait your turn
you don’t need to earn your way in
you don’t need patience either
instead show up to your desires
like God sent you....
As our capacity to hold deeper conversations expand so does our leadership
don’t measure “success” on someone else’s measuring stick create your own
don’t focus on promises, blueprints, guarantees
or manipulating marketing instead lead by the example of your actions
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85: HOW TO FORGE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS BY ASKING HIGHLY SKILLED QUESTIONS
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[05:07] Tap into your emotions as an invitation to go deeper
[08:44] Ask yourself “why” instead of “how”
[10:57] Get straight to the heart of the question
[21:34] What it really means to be in community
Words to live by:
“Oftentimes if you sit with yourself first you won't have to ask other people the questions your own being can answer when we give ourself time
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84: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUILDING AN AUDIENCE AND BUILDING A COMMUNITY
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[03:06] The secret to building community
[06:15] Building your audience
[16:22] Ensuring your business thrives in the long-term
[20:33] The power of collaboration
[27:06] Mentorship as relationship-building
Words to live by:
“Building a community is important for your long-term success. Building an audience is the first step to doing that.”
“Community care doesn’t mean you have the perfect feed. But when you speak, people listen.”
“Just as collaboration can multiply your efforts exponentially, complementing what you know with what a mentor can teach can supercharge your growth to heights unimaginable!”
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83: HOW LATINX PARENTS CAN PAVE THE WAY FOR INTERGENERATIONAL HEALING
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[12:04] How Latinx Parenting contributes to the reclamation of your authentic self
[16:01] The path to forgiveness
[22:07] Why parents and Latinx adults should operate with their heart, not their mind
[26:13] Restoring ancestral systems by looking outside the Western system
[29:48] Embracing your sacredness
Words to live by:
“I learned that embracing anger is part of the healing process. Sometimes, you have to balance the anger—the honoring of the inner child—with how you see your parents.”
“You’re sacred, and you deserve everything that comes with that sacredness.”
“Wherever I show up, my invitation is to operate with your heart. I don’t want to change your mind. I want us to come into this relationship with open hearts. “
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82: FIVE STEPS TO NAVIGATE TIMES OF TRANSITION
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[07:45] Know what’s working and not working in your life
[09:15] Disrupting unhealthy and unproductive patterns
[14:49] Allowing the old parts of you to disrupt
[20:17] Flowing into your future self
[24:20] Training your ears to listen to the whispers of the Universe
Words to live by:
“It’s not about scaling or money, really. It’s about being with and giving to people, to our community. It’s about helping others activate their quantum selves.”
“Taking actions is great. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is embrace solitude.”
“If we desire something, but what we ultimately acquire or experience doesn’t live up to our intention, then it’s time to home in on what’s not working when it comes to your mental game.”
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81: HOW TO UPLEVEL YOUR LIFE BY FOLLOWING YOUR INTUITION
80: A MASSIVE AWAKENING AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[04:10] How our soul plan helps us to become who we really are.
[10:54] Tapping into the other realms by asking your body, spirit and guides.
[21:53] Knowing what your soul is capable of.
[29:22] What is a channel?
[37:30] How astrology plays a role in business and humanities
[42:11] The thing about jealousy and trigger
Words to live by:
“Your soul needs to embody and come through you for you to teach and share.”
“We are all channels. We just are filled with junk and trauma.”
“Speaking activates you. And in that activation, you choose to do what you need to do because your soul will guide you.”
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79: HOW TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING CAN HEAL GENERATIONAL TRAUMA WITH AMY LEE
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:46] Social media as a breeding ground for mental illness
[11:38] From YouTube content creator to transformational coach
[16:06] The importance of internal transformation
[20:21] Growing up with immigrant parents as an entrepreneur
[31:31] Being the first in your family to heal from generational trauma
Words to live by:
“Social media isn’t bad on its own, but if you have a people-pleasing problem, it only gets amplified online!”
“The most powerful medicine is to walk the talk and not just rely on reading books and listening to podcasts or going through programs. How you show up and the rings of fire you go through is what truly defines you. “
“The transformation has to be internal, and it has to feel good!
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78: HOW TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS IN A VERY SUSTAINABLE WAY
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[00:40] Two pillars of sustainable business growth
[05:52] The value of charging what you’re worth and conducting group programs
[14:30] Finding the right balance between physical and digital
[24:00] Taking it one offer at a time
[27:45] Becoming the most authentic, expanded version of YOU
Words to live by:
“Anything you do always starts with your mindset.”
“Focus. That’s how you bring in sustainability.”
“You see, where you water things and where you bring your love, it grows.”
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77: BUILDING AUDACIOUS RESILIENCE WITH DR.NEETA BUSHSHAN
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[03:55] Getting through your magical brave moments
[14:06] Four pillars to build audacious resilience
[22:58] Creating an emotional release practice
[25:35] About Dr. Bhushan’s book, That Sucked. Now What?
[28:24] Building a movement with #thatsuckednowwhat
Words to live by:
“Ease” doesn’t mean “easy”. It will be hard, but we’ll actually dive into the mess and carve out the magic in that mess.
The messy work is having compassion for the season we’re in, and to dig deep to discover what we really need as we move forward.
Invoke good stress, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Saying “yes” to those things rewires your brain.
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76: TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS BY CREATING A LIVE EVENT IN 2023
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[04:54] Positioning yourself in the market
[09:48] Using your live event for lead generation
[12:28] Creating multiple streams of revenue with a live event
[16:08] Action steps to create your own live event in 2023
[20:28] Raising awareness for your live event
It’s not about the "how do I do this, it’s why I do this." That always delivers the biggest result.
“Go out and create something. Create the thing that is missing.”
“You will never reach a point where it will all be done because it’s not supposed to be that way. We are constantly in creation mode. So it’s always about flowing with it and not against it. “
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75: THE EVOLUTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
A BREAKDOWN OF THIS EPISODE
[04:52] The thing that is making entrepreneurship so different right now
[06:57] The concept of overthinking
[11:22] What are the things that are going to be working
[19:27] Four practices for the soulpreneurs
[26:05] The thing that I find super polarizing that so many people do
Words to live by:
“ If we work on humans, the business, the money, and the abundance, all of that will just follow.”
“Use your mind as an algorithm. When you see things that you like, pay attention to them. When you see things that you don’t like, just pass.”
“There’s a new currency in town. And it is not physical money. It’s your energy, time, and learning to attract this vibration from your energetic feeling.”
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