Mastery Unleashed

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...

On this inspiring episode of Mastery Unleashed, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist who transitioned from a prestigious medical career to a thriving second act as an artist. Vasu shares her journey from medicine to art, exploring how creativity can be a tool for healing, self-expression, and resilience.

ABOUT DR. VASU

Dr. Vasu Tolia, is a celebrated visual artist and phy...

On this special episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino takes center stage to share her personal journey of overcoming adversity. After years of helping others tell their stories, Christie opens up about a devastating financial loss due to misplaced trust in an investment deal. She candidly reflects on the emotional turmoil and the resilience it took to rebuild.

Christie discusses how her experiences led to t...

On this powerful episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino introduces the final team of women authors from the Mastery Unleashed book. Each author shares their journey, insights, and an exclusive resource designed to help listeners embrace transformation, purpose, and resilience.

• Carla Lewis recounts a pivotal moment in 1979 when, as a young female programmer, she faced resistance from seasoned professional...

On this inspiring episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino spotlights incredible entrepreneurs who share personal stories of resilience, transformation, and triumph. These tales are packed with actionable strategies to help listeners navigate challenges and step into their "next bigger story."

Featured Guests:

• Sue Mandell shares her journey of overcoming addiction and building a fulfilling life of sobriety ...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino introduces five inspiring co-authors from the upcoming book Mastery Unleashed: Stories and Strategies to Unleash Your Potential. Each author shares their personal journey, highlighting resilience, growth, and actionable insights to empower readers.

Featured Authors & Stories:

• Shauna Van Mourik: A marketing rebel sharing how to navigate entreprene...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino introduces Molly Mahoney, a successful entrepreneur and coach known for her dynamic approach to teaching business owners how to leverage their unique personalities to thrive online. Molly shares her journey from a professional musical theater performer to a prominent business coach specializing in using social media and AI to create compelling content. She emph...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino introduces Mary Ann Stenquist, a pioneer in helping people become “unshoppable” by curbing their spending habits. Mary Ann shared her personal struggle with overspending, which inspired her unique approach to financial self-control beyond traditional budgeting. She emphasized understanding the psychological triggers behind spending, particularly impulse purchas...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino introduces Angie Engstrom, a former colleague from 2017. Angie, once known for her plank challenges, has since evolved into an expert in helping entrepreneurs with high-ticket offers. Angie shares her journey from feeling invisible and reluctant to speak to becoming a confident communicator. She credits a transformative networking event and Toastmasters for her...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino shifts from her usual guest interviews to discuss strategic ways authors can utilize their books to enhance business revenue. If you’re a business coach, healer, or speaker looking to scale your business, having a BOOK is the ninja strategy you don’t want to ignore.

Credibility Boost: Having a published book under your belt instantly enhances your credibility as...

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, host Christie Ruffino interviews Alina Vincent, a business strategist renowned for mastering online challenges. Alina shares her journey from being a university instructor to becoming an entrepreneur known as the “queen of challenges.” Her first business venture was in photography, but she later pivoted to business coaching, leveraging her passion for challenges to grow her communit...

In this episode of the Mastery Unleashed podcast, Christie Ruffino hosts Jordan Adler, a notable figure in the direct selling industry. Jordan shared his inspiring journey from struggling entrepreneur to achieving monumental success. Growing up in a modest Chicago suburb, Jordan discovered the concept of residual income through a garage sale book, which catalyzed his pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures. Despite early failures, his...