Overcoming Mediocrity is a podcast for success-driven women who want to empower their thoughts, design their dream businesses, and build beautiful lives that are aligned with their destinies—hosted by Bestselling Author and Business Strategist Christie Ruffino.
Each episode features today’s top influencers and entrepreneurs on the rise as they share empowering stories and ninja tips meant to become the FUEL that will ignite a positive change in YOUR life and the lives of others.
Who’s been on the Show…
Our guests don’t merely coast through life. They don’t let difficult situations stop them. They set big goals, keep their eyes on the prize, and they’re joining us today to share insider secrets and valuable resources that can be used RIGHT NOW to step into your power and fulfill your true purpose in life.
Here are just a few of our Rock-Star Guests…
Bob Burg
The Go-Giver
Michelle Prince
Performance Publishing Group
Cathy Donovan Wagner
The Retail Maven
Jay Fiset
JVology & Crypto Cafe
Jen Coffel
Engaging Speakers
Tiffany Hinton
Gluten-Free Mom
AND MANY MORE!
If you’re an influencer, listen to our show and apply to be a guest.
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85: Dawn Gaden on Shift Your Image – Manifest the Life of your Dreams
“The power of your thoughts opens doors to opportunity. —Dawn Gaden”Shift Your Image - Manifest the Life of your Dreams with Dawn Gaden On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Dawn Gaden. Dawn Gaden is the CEO of Mind Body Counseling & Coaching, an...
84: Patricia Stepler on 3 Steps to Live a Bigger Life
“You can never outperform the image you hold of yourself, so you must develop the image that will serve your desire.”3 Steps to Live a Bigger Life with Patricia Stepler On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Patricia Stepler. Patricia Stepler is the only...
83: Antonia Van Becker and Greg Lee on Tapping Into Your Body’s Wisdom
“Be Here Now.”Tapping Into Your Body's Wisdom with Antonia Van Becker and Greg Lee On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Antonia Van Becker and Greg Lee. Antonia Van Becker and Greg Lee are the founders of Self Health Institute, Inc. and their mission is to...
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82: Ann Hession on Allergic to Sales? You’re Not Alone, and There Is a Cure!
“Heart-Centered Sales is always about putting the Relationship before the Transaction -- that’s what makes it work and feel great at the same time! —Ann Hession”Allergic to Sales? You’re Not Alone, and There Is a Cure! with Ann Hession On Today's Podcast This week I...
81: Steve Feld on Your Message is Money! Want More Money?
“If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. —Tom Peters”Your Message is Money! Want More Money? with Steve Feld On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Steve Feld. Biz Coach Steve Feld, MBA, is a Certified Business Coach, Author, Podcast Host, Professional...
80: Mark Davis on Burning the Boat
Burning the Boat with Mark Davis On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Mark Davis. Mark Davis is the author of the book, "Burning The Boat; 10 Reasons To Leave Corporate America And Follow Your Dreams." He is also a speaker, non-profit business consultant, and...
79: Lindsey Oaks on How You Say It Matters : How Clear, Consistent Communication Can Set Your Business up for Success!
How You Say It Matters: How Clear, Consistent Communication Can Set Your Business up for Success! with Lindsey Oaks On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Lindsey Oaks. With no money or prior experience, Lindsey Oaks moved 500 miles from home at the age of 17 to...
78: Lora Georgieva on Everything You Need to Know About College
Everything You Need to Know About College with Lora Georgieva On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Lora Georgieva. Lora Georgieva, the owner of Destination College, is a Certified College Planner who has been helping families with college education since 2009....
77: Christie Ruffino on 3 Surefire Strategies to Up-level Your Business and Make More Money
3 Surefire Strategies to Up-level Your Business and Make More Money with Christie Ruffino On Today's Podcast This week I will uncover what it takes to attract, captivate, and convert MORE of your ideal clients; how you can have an automated process in place to serve...
76: Felecia Etienne on Own Your Power to Next Level Your Results
Own Your Power to Next Level Your Results with Felecia Etienne On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Felecia Etienne. Felecia Etienne, MBA, is a Certified High-Performance Success Coach and the Founder and CEO of Level Up & Thrive Coaching & Consulting,...
75: Wendy Ellin on From Chaos to Clarity – 3 Steps to Mastering How You work No Matter Where You Work!
“It's one thing to love what you do, and another to LOVE THE WAY YOU DO IT. - Wendy Ellin”From Chaos to Clarity - 3 Steps to Mastering How You work No Matter Where You Work with Wendy Ellin On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Wendy Ellin. Wendy Ellin is a...
74: Victoria Sol on Lifting the Layers to Vibrant Health
Lifting the Layers to Vibrant Health with Victoria Sol On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Victoria Sol. Victoria Sol has been called a pioneer in the natural health industry. She has a doctorate in Natural Health and, with that knowledge, guides people into...
73: Bill Hoffmann on What It Takes to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
“You can’t say the right thing to the wrong person, and you can’t say the wrong thing to the right person. —Bill Hoffmann”What It Takes to Succeed as an Entrepreneur with Bill Hoffmann On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Bill Hoffmann. Bill has more than 30+...
72: Schroeder Nordholt on Passion is the Fuel, Your Voice is the Vehicle
“Sounding good is dependent on not caring how you sound. —Schroeder Nordholt”Passion is the Fuel, Your Voice is the Vehicle with Schroeder Nordholt On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Schroeder Nordholt. Schroeder is a seasoned music educator, producer &...
71: Barbara Katz on Supercharge Your Dating Confidence: Bringing Your Authentic Self to Your Dating Life
Supercharge Your Dating Confidence: Bringing Your Authentic Self to Your Dating Life with Barbara Katz On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Barbara Katz. Barbara is a professional Dating and Relationship Coach, Interpersonal Communication Specialist, and...
70: Jackie Lapin on The Art of Getting Booked EVERYWHERE!
The Art of Getting Booked EVERYWHERE! with Jackie Lapin On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Jackie Lapin. Jackie Lapin is a leader in helping leaders, authors, coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurs connect with their next followers around the globe. An expert...
69: Dr. Rich Greene on How to Win in Sales 100% of the Time, Even When the Prospect Says “No!”
“The beginning by itself has no value. It is the end that makes the beginning meaningful. — Rich Greene, from The IronCode”How to Win in Sales 100% of the Time, Even When the Prospect Says "No!" with Dr. Rich Greene On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Dr....
68: Isabel Draughon on Tap Into Your Inner Strength and Reclaim Your Power
“The strength of a man is measured by how much weight he can lift, yet the strength of a woman is measured by how much emotional pain she can endure. - Isabel Draughon”Tap Into Your Inner Strength and Reclaim Your Power with Isabel Draughon On Today's Podcast This...
67: Christie Ruffino on Epic Goals Made Easy – Transforming Dreams into Reality to Have Your Best Year Ever!
“Do what you would attempt to do if you knew you would not fail. - Christie Ruffino”Epic Goals Made Easy - Transforming Dreams into Reality to Have Your Best Year Ever with Christie Ruffino On Today's Podcast At the beginning of every New Year, the topic of...
66: Christie Ruffino on Epic Goals Made Easy – Transforming Dreams into Reality to Have Your Best Year Ever!
“Do what you would attempt to do if you knew you would not fail. - Christie Ruffino”Epic Goals Made Easy - Transforming Dreams into Reality to Have Your Best Year Ever with Christie Ruffino On Today's Podcast At the beginning of every New Year, the topic of...
65: Krista Inochovsky on BE THE JOY this Christmas
“Be the powerful creator of your life! - Krista Inochovsky”BE THE JOY this Christmas with Krista Inochovsky On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Krista Inochovsky. Krista Inochovsky has been challenging entrepreneurs and professionals for years to expand their...
64: Eliana Gilad on 3 Wise Ways to MELT HOLIDAY STRESS
“Less is More. Slow is Fast. - Eliana Gilad”3 Wise Ways to MELT HOLIDAY STRESS with Eliana Gilad On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Eliana Gilad. Healing voice mentor, therapeutic singing pioneer, author and creator of the "Find Your True Voice" program,...
63: Christie Ruffino on A YEAR IN REVIEW – What Is… What Was… & What Is Yet To Come?
A YEAR IN REVIEW - What Is… What Was… & What Is Yet To Come? with Christie Ruffino On Today's Podcast This week is a show you don’t want to miss, as we celebrate the 1-year Anniversary of our Podcast with a brief year in review. Once again, I will be sharing why I...
62: Melissa Hughes on BUILD LEADS at TikTok Speed
BUILD LEADS at TikTok Speed with Melissa Hughes On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Melissa Hughes. Melissa Hughes is a TikTok Influencer, best-selling author, and an International Speaker. She has been booked twice on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured for...
61: Deb Battersby on YOUR PROSPERITY PLAYGROUND – How to Play with Your Ultimate Super Power and Get Super Results
“There is no such thing as negative emotion; it all comes to serve. All emotion is intelligent and intentional and contains information for your guidance. - Deb Battersby”YOUR PROSPERITY PLAYGROUND - How to Play with Your Ultimate Super Power and Get Super Results...
60: Kim Speed on A SIX FIGURE BRAND – How to Be Seen, Heard, and Recognized to Attract Loyal Raving Fans.
“A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories, and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer's decision to choose one product or service over another. - Kim Speed”A SIX FIGURE BRAND - How to Be Seen, Heard, and Recognized to Attract Loyal...
59: Kandi Lee on HOW TO OVERCOME Your Chokeholds to Success!
“Extraordinary Is Not An Accident. - Kandi Lee”HOW TO OVERCOME Your Chokeholds to Success with Kandi Lee On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Kandi Lee. Born in Los Angeles, California, Kandi Lee spent most of her childhood in Europe attending German schools....
58: Rob Fortier on Build Relationships with Email TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
“Done is way better than perfect. - Rob Fortier”Build Relationships with Email TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS with Rob Fortier On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Rob Fortier. Rob Fortier has had many careers in a variety of fields, including theater, advertising, and...
57: Jen Vera on How to Unblock Your Resistance AND RAISE YOUR RATES
“People rarely pay for how you do something - they pay for the end result. - Jen Vera”How to Unblock Your Resistance AND RAISE YOUR RATES with Jen Vera On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Jen Vera. Leading with boldness and heart, Jen has been supporting...
56: Amanda Tobinski on Expanding Your Audience Rapidly With Simple Facebook Ads
Expanding Your Audience Rapidly With Simple Facebook Ads with Amanda Tobinski On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Amanda Tobinski. Amanda Tobinski, Founder of Magnetic Media Group and creator of Simple Ads Academy, has spent the last decade implementing lead...
55: Judy Weintraub on Write Your Book Easily
Write Your Book Easily with Judy Weintraub On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Judy Weintraub. Judy Weintraub is an accomplished entrepreneur, business executive, and attorney and is a bestselling author. She is the founder of SkillBites, providing book...
54: Jennifer Neal on How to Create Content that Attracts & Converts
“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. - Jennifer Neal”How to Create Content that Attracts & Converts with Jennifer Neal On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Jennifer Neal. Jenn is THE “Tech-Nerd-Marketing-Expert” that you’ve been hoping for. She...
53: Elaine Gibson on Selfcare is Not Selfish – YOU DESERVE BETTER!
“When you know better, you do better. - Maya Angelou”Selfcare is Not Selfish - YOU DESERVE BETTER! with Elaine Gibson On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Elaine Gibson. Elaine Gibson is an extraordinary woman, cited as one of the world’s top ten natural...
52: Sarah Alysse Rosner on Invest in Your Success
“Motivate the Mind, The Body will Follow. - Sarah Alysse Rosner”Invest in your Success - Emotional eating, gut health, and making habitual changes in your life with Sarah Alysse Rosner On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Sarah Alysse Rosner. Sarah Alysse...
51: Connie Whitman on Up-level Sales by Understanding Your Communication Style Blind Spots
“You are the secret sauce to your sales success. There is no cookie-cutter approach that works for every selling style. - Connie Whitman ”Up-level Sales by Understanding Your Communication Style Blind Spots with Connie Whitman On Today's Podcast This week I sit...
50: Matthew Travis on Beat Burnout for Life – Transform Your Mind, Body, or Business from Exhausted to Energized
“We don’t get what we want in life, we get our habits.- Matthew Travis”Beat Burnout for Life - Transform Your Mind, Body, or Business from Exhausted to Energized with Matthew Travis On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Matthew Travis. Matt Travis is a...
49: Tom Gosche on Your Personal BRAND and Networking
Your Personal BRAND and Networking with Tom Gosche On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Tom Gosche. Tom Gosche is a Business Strategist dedicated to helping business owners be more profitable through customized business and financial strategy. His BRAND...
OM48: Christy Lister | POLICE SUICIDE – Blue H.E.L.P: Know the Signs, Save a Life
POLICE SUICIDE - Blue H.E.L.P: Know the Signs, Save a Life with Christy Lister On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Christy Lister. Christy Lister a mother of three children and former wife of a police officer, who after 25 years at the police department died...
47: Jim Padilla on Why Mindset is Your Secret Weapon in Sales
Why Mindset is Your Secret Weapon in Sales with Jim Padilla On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Jim Padilla. As founder of Gain The Edge, Jim is known in the personal development and business coaching world as the go-to-guy for all things sales. With their...
46: Lorraine LaPointe on NO SWEAT Mindset Fitness Fundamentals
“Thrive... even in challenging times! - Lorraine LaPointe ”NO SWEAT Mindset Fitness Fundamentals with Lorraine LaPointe On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Lorraine LaPointe. After 30 years as a leader in Education, Lorraine LaPointe uniquely combines a...
45: Dr. Sheri Elle Brown-Gaudio on Nurture Your Yin Within
Nurture Your Yin Within with Dr. Sheri Elle Brown-Gaudio On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Dr. Sheri Elle Brown-Gaudio. Dr. Sheri Elle Brown has a Ph.D. in Psychology, is an MS Health Education, is a BS Cell Biology Chakra Energy Healer, does Transformative...
44: Empowered Women Speak Out – Episode #3
Empowered Women Speak Out – Episode #3 with Orit Shanet, Brittany Prince, Sandra Dugan, and Cathy Compton On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with four of the women who are sharing their stories in our tenth Overcoming Mediocrity book in the series. A book that...
43: Empowered Women Speak Out – Episode #2
Empowered Women Speak Out – Episode #2 with Lauren Bergiel, Jillian Von Ohlen, Terri Lynn Yanke, Carmela Raimondi, Dr. Lisa Bleicher and Jenni O'Connor On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with six of the women who are sharing their stories in our tenth Overcoming...
42: Empowered Women Speak Out – Episode #1
Empowered Women Speak Out – Episode #1 with Ginna Tassanelli, Lindsey Oaks, Sharon LaPointe, Dr. Marilu Almeida Hunt and Tess Booker On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with five of the women who are sharing their stories in our tenth Overcoming Mediocrity book in...
41: Mynders Glover on Launch From Where You Are
Launch From Where You Are with Mynders Glover On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Mynders Glover. Mynders is a digital Product Launch Consultant helping service-driven Infopreneurs increase Cash Flow in their business through a repeatable Product Launch...
40: Christie Ruffino on Harnessing the GPS Factor…
Harnessing the GPS Factor… to identify your purpose-driven business with Christie Ruffino On Today's Podcast Christie Ruffino knows what it is like to spend too many years living for other people’s dreams. She was a dedicated mom, an efficient homemaker, a faithful...
39: Anne Gordon on Retreats: The Ultimate Client Experience
Retreats: The Ultimate Client Experience with Anne Gordon On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Anne Gordon. Anne grew up in the Pacific NW watching Orca whales. She studied Biology and Animal Behavior at a university. She has worked as a zookeeper and trained...
38: Matt Brauning on The Most Powerful Way to Find Clients and Grow Your Business!
The Most Powerful Way to Find Clients and Grow Your Business with Matt Brauning On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Matt Brauning. Matt Brauning is a writer for FORBES, a 2-time best-selling author, and host of the top-charting podcast “The Driven...
37: Marilu Hunt on Rest and Digest to Feel Your Best
“No matter how fast you run, you canNOT outrun the SAD diet. - Marilu Hunt”Rest and Digest to Feel Your Best with Marilu Hunt On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Marilu Hunt. Dr. Marilu Almeida Hunt is a Certified International Health Coach and Functional...
36: Jay Fiset on Joint Ventures for Exponential Business Growth
“We're Better Together - Jay Fiset”Joint Ventures for Exponential Business Growth with Jay Fiset On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Jay Fiset. Jay Fiset is a best selling author, student of human nature, avid outdoorsman at 5-star hotels, speaks fluent smart...
35: Ginna Tassanelli on How to Develop a Magnetic Personal Brand with Influence
“When you show up as a Personal Brand there's NO competition. - Ginna Tassanelli”How to Develop a Magnetic Personal Brand with Influence with Ginna Tassanelli On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Ginna Tassanelli. Ginna Tassanelli is a wife, mom of 2, and...
34: Viktoriia Miracle on How to Stop Using Masculine to-do Lists to Get Things Done
“Turn one day to your day ONE - Today. - Viktoriia Miracle”How to Stop Using Masculine to-do Lists to Get Things Done with Viktoriia Miracle On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Viktoriia Miracle. Viktoriia Miracle is an Energetic Time Management Expert,...
33: Tiffany Lewis on From Corporate Woman to Fearless Entrepreneur
“The power of mindset can help you become the fearless entrepreneur you are meant to be. - Tiffany Lewis”From Corporate Woman to Fearless Entrepreneur with Tiffany Lewis On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Tiffany Lewis. Tiffany N. Lewis of More Meaningful...
32: Kimberly Weitkamp on Email Marketing
Email Marketing with Kimberly Weitkamp On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Kimberly Weitkamp. Kimberly Weitkamp is a marketing strategist, podcaster, and conversion copywriter. She’s based in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves an international clientele. She...
31: Christie Ruffino on Six-Figure Story Formula
“A good story is not about what we want to share, but about what our audience needs to hear. - Christie Ruffino”Six-Figure Story Formula with Christie Ruffino On Today's Podcast This week we are talking about the power of story in business. Whether you are selling a...
30: Taren Sartler on Take Back Your Time
“Work smart and live life now! - Taren Sartler”Take Back Your Time with Taren Sartler On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Taren Sartler. Lover of life and all of the simple things that make it great, Taren Sartler works hard when she has to so she can play...
29: Steve Werner on Death to Bad Webinars and Boring Presentations
“Sales is nothing more than transferring your enthusiasm and certainty about your product from you to your audience - Zig Zigglar”Death to Bad Webinars and Boring Presentations with Steve Werner On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Steve Werner. Seven years...
28: Amber Champagne-Matos on The Beauty in Business
“I write my dreams in pencil, not so they can be erased, but because they can always be revised. - Amber Champagne-Matos”The Beauty in Business with Amber Champagne-Matos On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Amber Champagne-Matos. Amber Champagne-Matos. Amber...
27: Tonya Hofmann on “Konnecting” to Grow Your Business
“Life is not about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. - Tonya Hofmann”"Konnecting" to Grow Your Business with Tonya Hofmann On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Tonya Hofmann. Tonya Hofmann is an international speaker and eight-time entrepreneur...
26: Terri Lynn Yanke on The Customer-Centric Experience ADVANTAGE
The Customer-Centric Experience ADVANTAGE with Terri Lynn Yanke On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Terri Lynn Yanke. Terri Lynn Yanke is the Founder, CEO, Biz Event Wizard + Experience Visionary of Eventful Advantage LLC, a premier event services company....
25: Joyce Wietrecki on I CAN Achieve
I CAN Achieve with Joyce Wietrecki On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Joyce Wietrecki. Joyce Wietrecki is a co-author of the book, "Overcoming Mediocrity: Unstoppable Women." She is a strategic Talent Management Professional in Organizational Leadership...
24: Sharmila Wijeyakumar on Human Trafficking
“Resilience is the Key to Success in Overcoming Adversity. - Sharmila Wijeyakumar”Human Trafficking with Sharmila Wijeyakumar On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Sharmila Wijeyakumar. Sharmila is Sri Lankan by ethnic origin, British by birth, and has lived...
23: Valerie Mrak on Stop the Overwhelm and Get Results
Stop the Overwhelm and Get Results with Valerie Mrack On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Valerie Mrak. Valerie is a conflict transformation specialist who takes exhausted, frustrated relationships and helps her clients transform them into productive...
22: Sofia Husnain on Rebirth
REBIRTH with Sofia Husnain On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Sofia Husnain. Sofia's story began in the arms of a single mother in a country thousands of miles away from where women are anything but equal partners in a male dominant society. At the age of...
21: Erin Marcus on Be in Charge, Take Action, Get Results
“Success comes when you combine choosing to be in charge of your life, and becoming your authentic self. - Erin Marcus”On Today's Podcast This week I sit down with Erin Marcus. Erin Marcus is an award-winning business owner, international speaker, author, and...
20: Louie Sharp on Lead Like a Rock Star
“Anything that comes from your heart, will touch the heart. - Louie Sharp”LEAD LIKE A ROCKSTAR How to lead your business, career, or job to create more money, free time, and fun.Meet Louie Sharp Louie is a nationally renowned, world-class keynote speaker with over 11...
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