The Ruby Hour Podcast

Hating Social Media? You're Not Alone, Sister!

Scrolling through filtered feeds, comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel... feeling like you're falling short? Yeah, we've ALL been there. Social media can be a toxic wasteland for women entrepreneurs, fueling self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

But guess what? You're not alone. Today, we're joined by the amazing Sunny Dublick, a fellow cat herder and marketing maven who's found her own path to success after years of career uncertainty.

In this episode of The Ruby Hour, Sunny gets real about the perks of being your own boss, prioritizing your needs (yes, even over your clients'), and navigating the dark side of social media. She's living proof that you can ditch the digital drama and create a life that's authentically yours.

Ever feel like you’re stuck in "mom mode," "career mode," or "I'm-too-busy mode" and you can’t get turned on? Me too. Today I have sexual empowerment educator Angie Byrd, founder of Wild Studios, on The Ruby Hour Podcast. We get practical about turn-on (what is this elusive animal, how do you bring it back into your life?!) and practical things you can do to bring this part of your life back into the picture, bring up real fetishes, real fantasies, and real talk around certain desires and how to discover your erotic blueprint (spoiler alert: game changer.) This episode is absolutely ridiculous and sure to make you blush. You'll walk away with some practical tools, a little more self-compassion, and maybe even a little smirk on your face as you feel a little more at home in your own unique flavor of sensuality.

How do you settle into your feminine energy while still conducting power as a woman entrepreneur in your business? In this episode, Maren Liv Anderson Moore, serial entrepreneur and I have such a beautiful conversation around:

• balancing the masculine and the feminine energy you bring to the table as a woman entrepreneur

• how to "come down" from being in your head or in the masculine chronically in your business

• how to steward your "creative tension" or discomfort working through a struggle in your life

• all things inner-development/ shadow work / spiritual work and some things to look for to find a safe group setting to explore those deeper levels of yourself and

• life as a "textbook" enneagram Seven.

I want you to meet one of Charleston’s biggest rays of sunshine — Trinidad Scorpion Pepper delinquent, Surfer Babe, and one of Charleston’s top up-and-coming chefs — Lauren Furey.

Lauren Furey’s been coming up under the radar in the culinary scene here in Charleston this past few years - most recently she’s been working alongside one of her mentors — culinary legend Nathalie Dupree (one of the most prolific cookbook authors and James Beard award-winning chefs of our generation.) Watch or listen now.

How many of your projects do you work on as a creative are in line with your soul fire? You know what I'm talking about—the bucket list stuff.

Emmy award-winning cinematographer John Barnhardt swaps stories today The Ruby Hour. From close call wildlife adventure stories in the field as a filmmaker to roughing the wilderness and challenges of creative entrepreneur's mind-- we cover some ground. John shares candid stories about "soul pieces" he's filmed in his life, and we discuss how you can keep those meaningful "why" projects into your creative workflow to keep your creative fire burning hot.

Today I had the Barnett girls— Maddie and Beth Barnett, founders of Eat Me Cookie Co. on the podcast. If you don't know who these two humans are, buckle up. These sisters started a crude cookie company; they write vulgar and inappropriate things on cookie cakes for birthdays, bachelorette parties. You type it — they'll pipe it and ship it across the country to your old college roommate, bae, your old boss, your favorite Bachelor contestant…

Today I'm gonna tell you about the one secret fetish apparently a BUNCHA DUDES HAVE but apparently NO ONE TOLD ME while I've logged my time in the dating scene. I scientifically tested out this fetish on my partner and his surfer friend, so ya know, it's science.

That's not all I'm gonna tell you about. Today, I have Jenny Broe - that hot platinum blonde bombshell in that music video I sent you yesterday and founder of Dance Lab Charleston on THAAA RUBY HOUR *📣📣cue air horn pew pew pew *

SEASON 2 BABY!! They say if you're scared to death, then you're doing it right. Last season, Pre-COVID-19 on #TheRubyHour podcast we talked surface level things, business as usual, career trajectories, all wrapped up in a pretty red heart-shaped bow. This season, we're taking it all off. I promise I will offend you, shock you, maybe even make you cry (like I did) as I get personal in sharing stories from my life, in addition to a sprinkling of interviews with a few hand-picked, brave souls who dare to come show their pink-bellied inner workings of their lives with me.

Are you an introvert finding yourself in an extroverted role in your job? This episode is for you! Erica Peper, founder of Peper Events, shares her journey on how to rock a luxury wedding planning service here in Charleston as an introvert. In this episode, Erica shares moving across the country, learning to make new friends as a grown-ass woman, and some practical ways she likes to recharge after a big extroverted wedding weekend.

Do you work late hours working in the hospitality industry and feel totally drained the next day? Well, we’ve got our girl Rachel Starling here with us today to talk all about that. This main chick knows all about the world of hospitality, from becoming a pro at talking with clients to working those brutal late hours. In this episode, Rachel talks about knowing how to speak to clients, not taking things personally in a high-speed industry, and the true power of self-love.

Have you ever thought your dog was an absolute maniac? Well, maybe it's not your dog after all. Shannon Wooten is a world-renown hunting dog trainer, based out of Camden, SC. Her and her husband have taught me numerable lessons about working with dogs and myself. She will literally blow your mind with things you think you’re doing right by your dog…but actually you’d be surprised.

We took a trip down memory lane with our good friend and wedding photographer Sol Basconcillo. This guy is literally the bomb, and we’re super excited to share some nuggets of his wisdom today with you!

Have you ever experienced physical pain from something that has emotionally hurt you? I think we can all say yes to that one. Today, we’ve brought in massage therapist Mark Foil. We have experienced his amazing work at first hand and can truly testify to this massage guru’s words.

Ever wondered what goes on behind DJ booths? We’re breaking it down *wink wink* with David Fox who shares his DJ experience at weddings and behind the scenes. We take it way back with our friend David and may even get a little off-topic…multiple times. In this episode, David talks about the secrets to becoming the best DJ, why being a good MC is so important, and the inappropriate middle school trickery that got him to where he is today.

If you’ve ever been in a role of leadership, yet haaaaate confrontation — this episode is for you. In today’s episode we talk with Haley Kelly — mama of 2 little ones, and one of the most brilliant and soulful power-house planners here in our city. If you’ve ever wondered how to maneuver: scaling your business while balancing your home life and friendships, giving yourself permission to slow down and take time to recharge, and how the heck to stay relevant in this #insta social media era,

You’re gonna wanna jump in this episode.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the weeds of growing your own business? Well, today we’ve brought in the BIG GUNS. Hilary Johnson, founder of Hatch Tribe, is the queen of supporting badass women entrepreneurs in Charleston. In this episode, we talk about growing a business while also maintaining a personal life, becoming a pro at public speaking, and how to face the fears that come along with owning a business. Check out the community she's created at https://www.hatchtribe.com/ or on social at @hatchtribe .

In today's episode, we interview the elusive animal, PJ Brown -- a brilliant cinematographer who happens to call Charleston his home base. PJ has produced, edited, and directed commercial content, music videos, and is also a long time friend in the wedding filming world.