The True To You Podcast
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe True to You podcast explores what it looks like to throw out the rulebook and build a business that's authentic to your current chapter of life. Thanks to the internet, we've been given the knowledge and opportunities to market and grow a business in ways our mothers could only dream of. Now is the time to carve our own path and create new blueprints as women building businesses in 2024 and beyond.
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#132 – How Forever Projects help women walk out of poverty with Mark Dombkins
November 23, 2022 07:57 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn 2010, Mark and his wife Anna moved their four and one-year-old to Tanzania, where they lived on the southern slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro until 2013. After moving home, Mark and Anna founded a not-for-profit, Forever Projects. Forever Projects helps the women of Tanzania break the cycle of poverty and create a self-sustaining future. What we explore in this episode: Transitioning from teacher to founder of a charity Moving to Africa with a young family Marketing a charity in less convent...
#131 – Feel like an imposter sometimes? We break it down with expert and coach Alison Shamir
November 10, 2022 03:20 - 90.9 MBAlison Shamir is an Imposter Syndrome Expert, Coach & Speaker, Media Contributor and former Technology Leader. Through her work, Alison empowers global audiences with the knowledge, tools and methods grounded in science they need to overcome Imposter Syndrome, build unshakeable Confidence and achieve the success they desire & deserve. In this conversation we cover: Alison's story of transitioning out of corporate into her own coaching business Recognising imposter syndrome and her own mom...
#130 – The 'unreasonable' way to grow your business
November 01, 2022 05:10 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBAnyone you look up to in your industry that “stands out” is/or has been unreasonable at some point in time. Anyone is at the forefront of innovation, has unreasonable ideas. If we want to make an impact in any kind, we’ll likely have to do unreasonable things. In this episode, Ruby shares four examples of where you can be unreasonable in your business without turning into a diva (or maybe you do, and that's ok). Find out more about Creator Club business coaching membership by clicking here...
#129 – 3 reasons podcasting is still hot (and 3 things I would do differently next time)
October 24, 2022 02:52 - 48 MBAt the time of recording this, John and I have launched 3 podcasts in the last 3.5 years and collectively recorded over 350 episodes and counting. We've learned a lot of lessons and can confidently say WHY podcasting is an incredible medium to grow your business. In this episode, Ruby shares why starting a podcasting will benefit your business over time: Create a way for fans to become more immersed in your world and how you use a podcast to do that Direct and indirectly listeners to add...
#128 – How I've done it - applying character design to my own personal brand & business (Part One)
October 11, 2022 05:53 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBOver the last year I've been thinking my personal brand like designing a character inside our business world. In this episode, I'm sharing my learnings from applying the theory of character design to my role inside Creator Club and marketing my personal brand. Part Two will be an update of this work dropping later in the year! Got feedback on an episode? Send me a DM @rubykmarsh on Instagram Want to be a guest on the show or know someone who would be great? Enquire here Learn more about Cr...
#127 – Thinking about your personal brand like designing a character
October 01, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBCreator Club Applications close October 3rd 2022. Head to this link to find out more: https://www.creatorclub.link/work-with-us
#126 – Living a life of Victory with teacher, speaker and writer Joanna Andreae
September 14, 2022 05:23 - 98.3 MBJoanna Andreae is the founder of The Victory Practice, a teacher, fire-starter, treasure revealer, and energy hunter. She believes that your life can be a living victory if you know where to look and how to train. She works with people all over the world to remind them of their limitless potential and ignite the radiant power within that they have forgotten through 1:1 coaching, speaking and her practice community on Patreon. http://thevictorypractice.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thevic...
#125 – Staying in Your Lane in Business and Launching an NFT Project
August 15, 2022 03:58 - 1 hour - 91 MBGeorgie Hubbard is the Co-Founder of Sisterhood Club and CH Talent Solutions. Arriving in Australia 10 years ago with nothing but a rucksack, she knows what it feels like to have a dream and how important it is to have the courage to take the first step. A decade on, she's built life of her dreams, a 7 figure IT recruitment company and now through Sisterhood Club elevating other females to pursue their purpose in life. W: https://www.sisterhoodclub.io/ T: https://twitter.com/Sisterhoodcl...
#124 – Frustrated with the Instagram changes? here's what to focus on instead
August 07, 2022 04:26 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, Ruby is sharing her thoughts after the backlash about the recent changes to Instagram - how you can go from feeling frustrated about your content to a place of possibility and excitement. To learn more about our business coaching membership - Creator Club, click here: https://www.creatorclub.link/
#124 – Feeling unsure about social media? here's what to focus on instead
August 07, 2022 04:26 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, Ruby is sharing her thoughts after the backlash about the recent changes to Instagram - how you can go from feeling frustrated about your content to a place of possibility and excitement. To learn more about our business coaching membership - Creator Club, click here: https://www.creatorclub.link/
#123 – Architect to coach - the untold backstory
July 14, 2022 01:58 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBIn this episode, my recent guest Ashley Izsak flips the script and interviews me! This was a fun, unscripted conversation where I took Ashley behind the scenes of the last decade and how I went from Architect to running a coaching business with my husband John. To learn more about Creator Club business coaching membership head to --> https://www.creatorclub.link/ Follow me at: https://www.instagram.com/rubykmarsh/
#122 – Heart driven business, marketing and strategy with Amy Keller
June 23, 2022 05:09 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBToday's guest is Amy Keller, creator of Mega Magnetic Storytelling, creative director, strategist and mentor. For over 20 years, Amy Keller has worked worked on both the consumer and corporate side of sales and digital communications in the Fashion and Beauty industries. During her time in New York City, she worked in Digital Strategy including, Public Relations and Influencer Relationship Development and Management for American heritage brands such as, Ralph Lauren, New Balance and L'Or...
#121 – Bored with social media? Here's one thing that will help
June 07, 2022 03:53 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, Ruby shares a strategy that will bring depth to your content and connect you with your dream clients more easily. https://www.creatorclub.link/
#120 – Turning a stationery obsession into a business with Bella Cauchi from Honest Paper
May 25, 2022 04:10 - 72.1 MBBella Cauchi is the co-founder of Honest Paper. She and her business partner Gabi Graham, founded the Specialty Stationery store in 2016 on a total whim, when they were 22 and 25. Together they have a busy stationery store in the heart of Newcastle, a thriving online stationery store and are now busy building their very own stationery brand which is available in boutiques across Australia. Bella is a wife and also a mum to two girls and has been attempting to balance business and motherh...
#119 – From a business as a blogger to design studio founder with Ashley Izsak
May 10, 2022 06:39 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBAshley Izsak is the founder of Ash Izsak Studio in Ottawa, Canada. Ashley is known for her aesthetic and design vision as well as her meticulous attention to detail and the ease at which she walks her clients through major brand, website and style transformations. Ashley founded her design business as the culmination of her passions for business, elevated visual experiences and styling anything and everything. In addition to her degree in Business, Ashley is deeply rooted in storytelling an...
#118 – Vision, Selling and Why Money Loves Clarity [Live from Newcastle Babes in Business Event]
May 03, 2022 02:49 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBLIVE from the recent Newcastle Babes in Business seminar speaking about the connection between your vision, sales and money. Enjoy!
#117 – Your business evolution and marketing your genius with Nikki Nash
April 27, 2022 03:02 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBNikki Nash is a Hay House author, marketing genius, and creator of the Genius Profit Lab, an online course on a mission to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their message. Known for empowering people to quit making excuses and start going after their dreams, Nikki uses her extensive marketing, business, and personal development background to help people build strong personal and professional relationships, position themselves as the go-to e...
#116 – How we can love selling
April 07, 2022 05:01 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB3 strategies you can practice to help you fall in love with sales, make sales more easily and enjoy the process of speaking with new clients. Learn more about Creator Club - the business coaching membership for creatives and coaches in small business: https://www.creatorclub.link/
#115 – Partnerships and unforgettable brands with One By One Creative
March 23, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBIn this episode I speak to One by One - a creative studio born from a shared passion for empowering people and businesses to strive for conscious, positive, and intentional impact in the lives they live and the work they do. Through considered visual identity and strategic brand storytelling, their mission is to help you connect with your audience, attract loyal customers and drive business growth for a sustainable future. https://www.onebyonecreative.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/oneb...
#115 – Partnerships and unforgettable brands with One By One
March 23, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBIn this episode I speak to One by One - a creative studio born from a shared passion for empowering people and businesses to strive for conscious, positive, and intentional impact in the lives they live and the work they do. Through considered visual identity and strategic brand storytelling, their mission is to help you connect with your audience, attract loyal customers and drive business growth for a sustainable future. https://www.onebyonecreative.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/oneb...
#114 – Time to blow your own mind, escape comparison and grow your business
March 10, 2022 02:08 - 24 minutes - 33 MBAbout five years ago, a beautiful friend gave me some feedback that I was elevating others work too much. When we regularly put other people on a pedestal, it becomes an unconscious habit that leads to scarcity, distraction and limiting ourselves when we design offers or create content. This episode is a reminder that you’re safe to “blow your own damn mind”. You’re safe to go bigger. You’re safe to be acknowledged for your greatness. Let's go do this!
#113 – Manifestation and redesigning a career in fitness with Joie Lee Ruggiero
February 24, 2022 21:50 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBCelebrity trainer, Joie Lee was raised on the beautiful island of Maui and began training in Kundalini Yoga, dance, and music at an early age. After over a decade of working with some of the top names in boutique fitness in NYC, and Los Angeles, she grew disenchanted with the superficially of the industry. After the birth of her second son in 2021, she launched the Manifestation Workout. Joie draws on her spiritual upbringing to empower her clients to become deeply mindful of their bodies ...
#112 – Want to be magnetic on camera? Focus on these four things first
February 10, 2022 03:50 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MBOne of the things I often here from clients - whether they be creatives or in the coaching industry, is they want to feel more comfortable speaking in public. With social media being a primary marketing tool, it’s common for people to start here and build confidence on a platform first. Instagram reels or TikTok are a fun place to explore with shorter content, but what happens when you want to do more longer form content like a video podcast, YouTube or Lives? In this episode, we dive into...
#111 – Speaking up and courageous conversations in the workplace with Darshana Parekh
January 26, 2022 04:20 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBDarshana Parekh is on a mission to help people have courageous conversations and drive equitable changes in workplace around diversity, equity and inclusion. She is also a lawyer, worked as Legal Counsel in a corporate environment, speaker, fashionista and chai lover. In this powerful conversation, Darshana and I talk about: Building your personal brand while working in a corporate environment How to be professional and authentic across different social media Talking about wider issues b...
#110 – Turning Pro Series: 5 Wins I'm Taking Into 2022
December 21, 2021 06:02 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this five part series called 'Turning Pro', Ruby shares the mindset shifts & strategies to help you view your business through the lens of a pro. We talk about new ways to look at your marketing to your money to make growing your business exciting. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives? so you can be as confident in business as you are in your craft? Find out more at creatorclub.link
#109 – Turning Pro Series: Will collaboration be a superpower for 2022?
December 14, 2021 04:20 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this five part series called 'Turning Pro', Ruby shares the mindset shifts & strategies to help you view your business through the lens of a pro. We talk about new ways to look at your marketing to your money to make growing your business exciting. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives? so you can be as confident in business as you are in your craft? Find out more at creatorclub.link
#108 – Turning Pro Series: Become super confident making offers
December 08, 2021 04:58 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this five part series called 'Turning Pro', Ruby shares the mindset shifts to help you view your business through the lens of a pro. We talk about new ways to look at your marketing to your money to make growing your business exciting. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives? so you can be as confident in business as you are in your craft? Find out more at creatorclub.link
#107 – Turning Pro Series: Tracking Vanity Metrics vs. Vital Metrics
December 01, 2021 04:40 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this five part series called 'Turning Pro', Ruby shares the mindset shifts to help you view your business through the lens of a pro. We talk about new ways to look at your marketing to your money to make growing your business exciting. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives? so you can be as confident in business as you are in your craft? Find out more at creatorclub.link
#106 – From ballet dancer to studio owner - lessons from 21 years in business with Kate Histon
November 23, 2021 03:15 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBAt 19 years old, Kate Histon moved to Byron Bay Australia and opened her own ballet/dance school Byron Dance Dynamics. Over twenty years later, she still owns the school, and has added mentoring and a dance wear line to her business experience. Through years of dedication from such a young age, Kate is uniquely placed to appreciate the demands of both the creative life and the business world. Our conversation is centred around the determination and unwavering commitment Kate needed to h...
#105 – Creativity, sex and business with Cindra and Luke of Conscious Couples
November 15, 2021 06:42 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAs partners in business and life, Luke and Cindra have combined their life experiences (from divorce to anxiety and addiction) with their passion for people, and training in NLP and TimeLine TherapyTM, to help you transform your relationship with yourself first and then with your partner. In this conversation we talk about how they came to this work, what it's like working with your partner and the challenges with that, practicing what you preach as a coach, working with vulnerability and h...
#104 – How to Create a Website that Converts to Paying Clients with Emma Winch
November 09, 2021 01:20 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBEmma Winch or better known as Morris Bear Designs, helps female entrepreneurs use their website to book more clients, raise their rates & sell out their services – all without being attached to their phone 24/7! https://www.instagram.com/morrisbear/ www.morrisbear.com Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives? so you can be as confident in business as you are in your craft? Find out more at creatorclub.link
#103 – 3 Less Conventional Ways to Think About Your Marketing
November 05, 2021 02:55 - 38.2 MBIn this episode, Ruby dives into three less conventional ways to think about your marketing as a coach or creative. If you're feeling a little lost in the sea of “how to’s” these ideas will provide some fresh energy and take the pressure off having to do things by the book. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives who want to be as confident in business as they are in their craft? Find out more at creatorclub.link
#102 – Luxury is your birthright with stylist and visionary Amy Keller
October 29, 2021 07:10 - 1 hour - 89 MBAmy Keller was raised in Cape Cod, MA and spent her summers working on Nantucket Island while completing painting and color theory classes at the local art college. She left New England after attending The Massachusetts College of Art in Boston and pursued a career as an assistant fashion editor in Los Angeles. She worked closely with top editors and photographers for British Vogue, GQ Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Paris Vogue and Vogue Hommes. She then achieved a high degree of success as a ...
Ep. 102 - Luxury is your birthright with stylist and visionary Amy Keller
October 29, 2021 07:10 - 1 hour - 89 MBAmy Keller was raised in Cape Cod, MA and spent her summers working on Nantucket Island while completing painting and color theory classes at the local art college. She left New England after attending The Massachusetts College of Art in Boston and pursued a career as an assistant fashion editor in Los Angeles. She worked closely with top editors and photographers for British Vogue, GQ Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Paris Vogue and Vogue Hommes. She then achieved a high degree of success as a ...
Ep. 101 - Fearless Boundary Setting for Coaches and Creatives
October 25, 2021 05:10 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThis episode is taken from a recent IG LIVE in which Ruby share's some of the places where you could use boundaries in order to take your business to the next level. Your invitation: This Friday 29th October, 2021 @ 12pm AEDT is the Fearless Boundary Setting for Coaches and Creatives Masterclass CLICK HERE to sign up and reserve your spot. It's FREE!
#101 – Fearless Boundary Setting for Coaches and Creatives
October 25, 2021 05:10 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBThis episode is taken from a recent IG LIVE in which Ruby share's some of the places where you could use boundaries in order to take your business to the next level. Your invitation: This Friday 29th October, 2021 @ 12pm AEDT is the Fearless Boundary Setting for Coaches and Creatives Masterclass CLICK HERE to sign up and reserve your spot. It's FREE!
#100 – What to do when you find yourself unexpectedly leading others with Shea Smith
October 18, 2021 04:45 - 87.3 MBShea Smith is a speaker and mentor helping accidental leaders own their authority in their impact driven business. From producing network television to leading a team of clean living consultants, she has led over a hundred people most of which never set out with the intention of leading others. For someone who has dabbled in network marketing and has a passion for direct sales, I was really keen to get into some of the sticky questions and dispelling myths around this industry - that Shea ...
Ep. 100 - What to do when you find yourself unexpectedly leading others with Shea Smith
October 18, 2021 04:45 - 87.3 MBShea Smith is a speaker and mentor helping accidental leaders own their authority in their impact driven business. From producing network television to leading a team of clean living consultants, she has led over a hundred people most of which never set out with the intention of leading others. For someone who has dabbled in network marketing and has a passion for direct sales, I was really keen to get into some of the sticky questions and dispelling myths around this industry - that Shea ...
Ep. 99 - Work on your money story to grow your business
October 14, 2021 02:35 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, Ruby share's why working on your money story will directly reflect how you sell and price your services as a creative. She offers three tools to help you get started if these two things are something you know would take your business to the next level. For more money conversations, you can also tune into Ep.81 and 82 which are deeper conversations on pricing. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives who want to be as confident in business as...
#99 – Work on your money story to grow your business
October 14, 2021 02:35 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, Ruby share's why working on your money story will directly reflect how you sell and price your services as a creative. She offers three tools to help you get started if these two things are something you know would take your business to the next level. For more money conversations, you can also tune into Ep.81 and 82 which are deeper conversations on pricing. Want to be part of the best business coaching membership for creatives who want to be as confident in business as...
#98 – Are digital products the next step for your creative business? with Molly Ho
October 10, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMolly Ho is a digital product and course coach, strategist, designer, and educator. She helps her clients and customers from beginning to end - from validating your product idea to knowing how to market and sell it. She has a podcast called Keep Getting Better and a digital product membership called Keep Getting Paid. In this episode we talk about: What’s the biggest thing Molly learned from selling over 1500 digital products and counting The allure of digital products (passive income, ma...
Ep. 98 - Are digital products the next step for your creative business? with Molly Ho
October 10, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMolly Ho is a digital product and course coach, strategist, designer, and educator. She helps her clients and customers from beginning to end - from validating your product idea to knowing how to market and sell it. She has a podcast called Keep Getting Better and a digital product membership called Keep Getting Paid. In this episode we talk about: What’s the biggest thing Molly learned from selling over 1500 digital products and counting The allure of digital products (passive income, ma...
Ep. 97 - Five things I would do differently if I started over in my business
September 30, 2021 07:54 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBTo learn more about Creator Club and apply, CLICK HERE
#97 – Five things I would do differently if I started over in my business
September 30, 2021 07:54 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBTo learn more about Creator Club and apply, CLICK HERE
Ep. 96 - Hiring a virtual PA to help you grow with Adrienne Donnelly
September 20, 2021 06:45 - 87.3 MBAdrienne Donnelly started her business when she saw a need for all round support for small business owners. Word spread fast and soon after, Adrienne was able to quit her ‘day job’ in Human Resources/Operation Management to pursue a full-time career as a Virtual Personal Assistant. Adrienne has a team of specialist that work with her on projects including virtual assistants, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, copy writers, website developers and editors. This is a fabulous e...
#96 – Hiring a virtual PA to help you grow with Adrienne Donnelly
September 20, 2021 06:45 - 87.3 MBAdrienne Donnelly started her business when she saw a need for all round support for small business owners. Word spread fast and soon after, Adrienne was able to quit her ‘day job’ in Human Resources/Operation Management to pursue a full-time career as a Virtual Personal Assistant. Adrienne has a team of specialist that work with her on projects including virtual assistants, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, copy writers, website developers and editors. This is a fabulous e...
Ep. 95 - Personal brand expert Nicole Joy on embracing your differences and not being afraid to stand out online
September 12, 2021 04:49 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBIf you’re someone that’s ever been worried about the judgement you might face by pivoting your career or business, then you’re going to love today’s guest. Nicole Joy focuses on helping women in service led business shine through her photography and personal brand mentoring. Through her work, Nicole supports you to become camera confident, ditch self-doubt, have a sound content strategy for your business. What I love about Nicole’s approach to helping women is how real she keeps it when i...
#95 – Personal brand expert Nicole Joy on embracing your differences and not being afraid to stand out online
September 12, 2021 04:49 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBIf you’re someone that’s ever been worried about the judgement you might face by pivoting your career or business, then you’re going to love today’s guest. Nicole Joy focuses on helping women in service led business shine through her photography and personal brand mentoring. Through her work, Nicole supports you to become camera confident, ditch self-doubt, have a sound content strategy for your business. What I love about Nicole’s approach to helping women is how real she keeps it when i...
Ep. 94 - Naturopath Katie Holohan shares why our feminine essence is key to a creative business
September 02, 2021 06:31 - 87.6 MBMy guest this week is Katie Holohan, an embodied women's mentor and women + children's health practitioner. Katie has trained as a Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, Herbalist, NLP + Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner and Reiki Therapist. Through her work, she helps women to be their most empowered, self-assured and optimally-well self. She does this through her programs Being Woman and Becoming Mother. In this episode, Katie shares that journey from a challenging decision to not c...
#94 – Naturopath Katie Holohan shares why our feminine essence is key to a creative business
September 02, 2021 06:31 - 87.6 MBMy guest this week is Katie Holohan, an embodied women's mentor and women + children's health practitioner. Katie has trained as a Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, Herbalist, NLP + Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner and Reiki Therapist. Through her work, she helps women to be their most empowered, self-assured and optimally-well self. She does this through her programs Being Woman and Becoming Mother. In this episode, Katie shares that journey from a challenging decision to not c...