30 DEC 2021 · In the final episode of the year, Nancy shares her year end review, reflects on her greatest lessons of 2021, discusses the blessing in letting go and making space for what's coming in 2022. Mentioned in this episode: Women of Faith Cohort 4: Click https://forms.gle/oADCNSNvtcmRWd439 to sign up. Join mailing list at www.iamnancyruffin.com Register for the Intentional Visioning Workshop https://mybestlifenow.eventbrite.com. Purchase Mindset Reset: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs https://www.iamnancyruffin.com/product-page/mindset-shift-overcoming-limiting-beliefs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

29 NOV 2021 · In this week' episode, Nancy sits down with dream weaver, Apollonia Keys Martinez to discuss all things spirituality, self-realization and personal transformation. Apollonia shares her journey from nightlife hospitality professional to certified life coach, emotional intelligence educator, theta healer, and medicine woman. Apollonia's story is one of survival, transformation and most importantly strength. Tune in now for your weekly dose of inspiration. To learn about Apollonia visit her website: https://www.apolloniakeys.com/ Connect with her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/apolloniakeys To ask a question or give feedback, email nancy@thefiercewoman.org. We love to hear from you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

25 OCT 2021 · What seeds are you willing to plant in order to BLOOM? That is the question that inspires the work of our guest this week, Mairi Bloom. Since 2018, Mairi's mission has been to provide everyone with inspiration to go after their full potential. In this week's episode, Mairi discusses what inspired her to start Blooming Soul, how borrowing money from her aunt was the impetus for her healing work, and why taking care of her self is her main priority. Also in this episode, Nancy talks about answering the call, pushing passed what scares you and stepping into your purpose. To join the Women of Faith click here. To purchase Nancy's award winning book click here. Connect with Mairi on Instagram @mairibloom @bloomingsoulstore and to learn more about Blooming Soul visit: https://www.bloomingsoul.life/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

20 SEP 2021 · When was the last time you said those 3 little words "I love you", to yourself? Chances are you probably haven't. Telling ourselves "I love you" isn't very common and it isn't practiced much. But it should be. Establishing a love affair with yourself can be the impetus of attracting the love you desire from others. God loves us with such incredible love and it's how He wants us to love ourselves and each other.  In this episode Nancy discusses the importance of loving yourself, giving yourself everything you need, and tangible things you can start doing today to begin your self-love journey. Make sure to have a pen and pad to take notes, because she's taking you to school in this episode.  6 Bible Verses on Loving Yourself: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song+of+Solomon+4%3A7&version=ESV ESV  You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+19%3A8&version=ESV ESV  Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13%3A4-8&version=ESV ESV  Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139%3A13-15&version=ESV ESV For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+5%3A29&version=ESV ESV  For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22%3A37-39&version=ESV ESV  And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

13 SEP 2021 · In a world were doing it all and being a super-woman/man is applauded, it's easy to get sucked into believing that we have to do it alone. Truth is, no one person can do everything, nor should they. Taking on too many responsibilities can lead to burn out, stress, depression and s many other health issues, it also robs us from time to ourselves. If you struggle with relinquishing control, asking for help or delegating, this episode is for you.  Also in this episode, Nancy discusses the next Women of Faith Cohort starting September 22nd, the Women of Faith Retreat taking place December 3 to December 5th 2021 and Elisabet Velazquez's debut novel, When We Make It. To join the next Women of Faith Cohort click here. For more info on the Women of Faith Retreat email Nancy at Nancy@thefiercewoman.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

16 AUG 2021 · All of us have experienced trials and moments of struggle in our lives, but without storms we'd never experience rainbows. In this episode, Nancy shares some of the greatest lessons she's learned from being married for 20 years. She also discusses how our trials are the very things God uses to lead us into victory. Nancy uses Genesis 37 and the story of Joseph as a reference for how God turns your trials into triumphs and uses what the enemy intends for evil, for good. If you find yourself in the middle of a storm or simply need some encouragement to get through a difficult season in your life, then this episode is for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

1 MAR 2021 · This week in this 2 part conversation, Nancy sits down with Actor and Playwright A.R. Garcia to discuss everything from art and activism to parenting and creating generational wealth. In part 2, A.R. discusses creating art that disrupts and how George Floyd's murder inspired a new art form for him. He also discusses parenting and how he had to be honest about who he was and make serious changes in order to become the man and father his children deserve. About A.R. Garcia: In April of 2013 A.R. Garcia wrote and performed his first one-man show entitled “I LOVE THEM ALL,” directed by Leslie Daniels. “I LOVE THEM ALL” was entered into the ONE Festival at LATEA Theatre and won his first Off-Broadway Award. A.R. Garcia entered the ONE Festival in 2014 with a play he wrote entitled “MY TIME” also directed by Leslie Daniels, performed by Teresa Anne Volgeneu. In 2015 he entered again with his one-man show entitled “THE BROKEN BACHELOR” which he wrote and performed, directed by Marilyn Torres and was nominated for an H.O.L.A award for best one-man show. A.R. has written advertising campaigns for Robert DeNiro’s product VODKA 6100. In addition he has written and co-stars in SAINT NICHOLAS; his first screenplay an adaptation of “I Love Them All,” which has been produced as an independent feature film distributed by Summer Hill Films and currently on AMAZON prime. A.R.’s love and passion for writing has grown into all avenues as a playwright, screen writer, actor, poet, blogger and author of an upcoming book. Connect with A.R. across all social platforms at @iamargarcia www.shehatescoffee.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

22 FEB 2021 · This week in this 2 part conversation, Nancy sits down with Actor and Playwright A.R. Garcia to discuss everything from art and activism to parenting and creating generational wealth. In part 1, A.R. discusses coping with life during a pandemic and shares how Covid and the events of 2020 inspired his work. About A.R. Garcia: In April of 2013 A.R. Garcia wrote and performed his first one-man show entitled “I LOVE THEM ALL,” directed by Leslie Daniels. “I LOVE THEM ALL” was entered into the ONE Festival at LATEA Theatre and won his first Off-Broadway Award. A.R. Garcia entered the ONE Festival in 2014 with a play he wrote entitled “MY TIME” also directed by Leslie Daniels, performed by Teresa Anne Volgeneu. In 2015 he entered again with his one-man show entitled “THE BROKEN BACHELOR” which he wrote and performed, directed by Marilyn Torres and was nominated for an H.O.L.A award for best one-man show. A.R. has written advertising campaigns for Robert DeNiro’s product VODKA 6100. In addition he has written and co-stars in SAINT NICHOLAS; his first screenplay an adaptation of “I Love Them All,” which has been produced as an independent feature film distributed by Summer Hill Films and currently on AMAZON prime. A.R.’s love and passion for writing has grown into all avenues as a playwright, screen writer, actor, poet, blogger and author of an upcoming book. Connect with A.R. across all social platforms at @iamargarcia www.shehatescoffee.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

8 FEB 2021 · Comfort is great when you're purchasing a bed or a new pair of shoes, but when you're looking to elevate your life, career, and purpose you have to step out of what makes you comfortable and do the thing that challenges you. In this weeks episode, Nancy holds no bars when discussing the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.  While staying in your comfort zone can result in consistent, steady performance, stepping out of your comfort zone is where real change and growth happens. When God wants you to grow he will make you uncomfortable. Tune in now to listen to all the gems dropped in this episode on how to step out of your comfort zone and step into your purpose! Listen. Share. Subscribe. If you loved this episode please leave a comment and rating. Make sure to connect with Nancy on social and join the conversation by using #thenancyruffinshow Instagram: @thenancyruffinshow Facebook: @thenancyruffinshow Website: www.iamnancyruffin.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message

25 JAN 2021 · In this episode Nancy discusses the Inauguration and the history making moment of Kamala Harris becoming the first Black/Asian Woman Vice President. She also discusses legacy, what it means, and what each of us can start doing today to create a legacy worth leaving behind. Listen. Subscribe. Share. If you loved this episode or this podcast please consider leaving a rating and review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenancyruffinshow/message