Mastery Unleashed

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino dives deep into the evolving world of AI-powered marketing with UX design expert and digital strategist Ginny Delaitre. Ginny shares her journey from architecture student to mobile app developer and now founder of VDS Digital Agency, where she helps entrepreneurs blend human-centered branding with smart AI tools.

The conversation centers around how to use AI—esp...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino welcomes business strategist and author Steve Feld. Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey—from hustling as a kid to owning seven businesses and turning around four struggling ones. He opens up about the highs (including a million-dollar business sale) and the lows (like the tech bubble crash that wiped out his entire client list in three days).

Steve dives in...

On this inspiring Mastery Unleashed episode, host Christie Ruffino interviews Wendy Vaughan, sales strategist and business mentor, about the hidden gifts within adversity and how it shapes six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs. Wendy shares her personal evolution—from aspiring symphony trumpeter to building a million-dollar business by age 30—revealing how embracing life’s detours opened doors to greater purpose, fulfillment, and pro...

On this powerful episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, Christie Ruffino interviews high-ticket sales expert Russ Ruffino, founder of Clients on Demand. Russ shares his journey from struggling bartender and aspiring actor to building a $100M+ coaching empire by flipping the traditional low-ticket ascension model on its head. He dives deep into the difference between selling information vs. delivering transformation, emphasizing ...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino interviews Tony Babcock—actor, speaker, mindset coach, and creator of the On the SPOT Framework. With a background in acting and psychology, Tony empowers entrepreneurs to overcome stage fright, spotlight anxiety, and imposter syndrome by building authentic confidence. He explains how introverts can thrive on stage by rewiring beliefs around confidence and lear...

On this inspiring episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Krista Inochovsky Neeley to explore how entrepreneurs can align their personal and professional lives to experience true success and fulfillment. Krista shares her journey from professional dancer to purpose-driven coach, highlighting how misalignment in business can lead to burnout. Together with her partner Michael, Krista developed the Inf...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino welcomes technology strategist and legacy architect Tracy Repchuk to explore how entrepreneurs can scale their business, live by design, and create lasting impact using the Legacy Life Code™. With 41 years of experience in tech, digital marketing, and global speaking, Tracy shares her journey from corporate software engineer to purpose-driven entrepreneur—spark...

On this heartfelt episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino welcomes spiritual success mentor and author Amanda Slade to explore the journey of evolving into your authentic self and creating a purpose-driven life and business. Amanda shares her powerful story of transitioning from a high-level corporate executive to spiritual entrepreneur after being divinely "fired" from her VP role. Her awakening journey led...

On this Mastery Unleashed episode, Christie Ruffino welcomes Mona Das, a former Washington State Senator, policy trailblazer, and champion for women and diversity. Mona shares her incredible journey from immigrant roots to politics, how she passed 28 bills in just four years, and why she left the Senate to create a bigger impact globally.

This conversation is a must-listen for change makers, entrepreneurs, and those looking to own t...

On this episode of Mastery Unleashed, Christie Ruffino sits down with Tyler, an expert in spirit animal energy and intuitive guidance, to explore how animals show up in our lives to guide, heal, and inspire us—especially in business.

Tyler shares his transformational journey from a toxic, party-driven lifestyle to a life of purpose, how a powerful encounter with an Australian Water Dragon changed everything, and how understanding th...

On this episode of Mastery Unleashed, Christie Ruffino interviews Vince Warnock, a 10-time best-selling author, publisher, and award-winning marketing and visibility coach recognized as one of Adobe's Fearless 50 top marketers worldwide. Vince shares his powerful journey from adversity to success, highlighting how storytelling and visibility are critical to business growth.

Vince explains the neuroscience behind storytelling, reveal...

On this episode of Mastery Unleashed, Christie Ruffino sits down with Dr. Barrett Matthews, a media expert with a background in CBS Sports, television production, and podcasting. Dr. Barrett specializes in helping high-achieving leaders transition into industry icons by leveraging multi-platform media exposure.

Dr. Barrett shares his journey from sports broadcasting to becoming a media strategist, helping professionals amplify their...

On this episode of Mastery Unleashed, Christie Ruffino sits down with Renee Cooper, an accomplished speaker, corporate fundraising expert, and Toastmasters leader, to discuss the art of speaking with confidence and connecting with an audience.

Renee shares her inspiring journey, from a childhood dream of becoming the next Oprah Winfrey to overcoming self-doubt and societal expectations, ultimately stepping into her true calling as a...

On this episode of Mastery Unleashed, Christie Ruffino interviews  Lady Jen Du Plessis, a team-building and scaling expert who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives build world-class teams and scale their businesses with ease. Jen shares her inspiring journey from the mortgage industry to becoming a global speaker, author, and business strategist, emphasizing the importance of shifting from hustle to strategy to ac...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino sits down with LinkedIn and AI expert Joe Apfelbaum, founder of Ajax Union and Evergreen. Joe shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building websites no one visited to becoming a top digital marketing strategist, leveraging LinkedIn for lead generation, and using AI to scale networking. After losing 75% of recurring revenue during the pandemic, Joe pivoted b...

On this inspiring episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino interviews transformational coach and Law of Attraction expert Eva Gregory. Together, they dive deep into the power of energy alignment, intuitive decision-making, and creating high-ticket offers that deliver massive results. Eva shares her journey from the corporate world at IBM to entrepreneurial rock bottom—and how she turned it all around by final...

On this episode of Mastery Unleashed, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Shauna Van Mourik, marketing strategist and co-author of Mastery Unleashed: Stories and Strategies to Unleash Your Potential. Shauna shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing her authentic self—a powerful lesson that has shaped her approach to branding and marketing.

Shauna’s core message is that “You’re Never Not Marketing,” meaning that everything...

On this inspiring episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Julie Caprera, a dynamic published author and homeschooling advocate, to share her transformative journey into home education. Julie recounts how her initial skepticism about homeschooling evolved into a passionate mission after meeting Christy at a conference. With Christy’s unwavering support, Julie embraced a new path that led her to becom...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino welcomes guest Diane Murphy—affectionately known as Dee—a Navy veteran turned transformation coach, to discuss her mission of empowering women in male-dominated industries. Dee shares her personal journey transitioning from military life to civilian careers, where she faced challenges such as burnout, identity shifts, and discrimination. Drawing from her extens...