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The podcast for women entrepreneurs growing their dream business while navigating change and reinventing themselves to live more fully in alignment with their purpose and values.

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What to Do When Your Business Pivot Fails: A Guide to Course-Correcting

This spring, I shut down my agency model, let go of my team, and went back to solo work. It looked like a failure from the outside, but it was actually one of the smartest decisions I've made. In this episode, I'm sharing the real story of why my pivot didn't work - the time crunch with little kids, the lead generation reality, and the comparison trap that made me think I should be able to do what other designers were doing. If you've ever had to course-correct a business decision, this one's for you.

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How to Grow Your Podcast with a Small Audience: Building a Brand That Attracts Listeners with Haley Hatcher

If you have a podcast, want to start a podcast, or are looking for ways to grow your podcast, this is the episode for you. I sit down with Haley Hatcher, the owner Heart Centered Podcasting, and we discuss all the ways you can grow your listenership if you have a small audience, smart ways to use your podcast to grow your business and website SEO and so much more. Haley is also my client, and I had the absolute pleasure of redesigning her brand and Squarespace website in 2024. Haley shared how her business has grown, as well as her confidence, since we relaunched her website.

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5 Things to Know Before You Hire a Squarespace Website Designer

Don’t dive into the website process before you consider what I’m about to share. Because a website redesign is a big undertaking of your time, money, energy, and you deserve the best outcome where your website is your best employee working hard for you all the time. So let’s get into it.

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5 Ways a Rebrand Makes You More Money (And Welcome to Season 3!)

It’s normal to wonder what the ROI of a rebrand actually is so I’m highlighting the significant impact it can make on your revenue by establishing authority, creating a no-brainer solution for your clients, and ensuring that the first impressions you get count. And welcome to Season 3!

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My Best Financial Year in Business, Adding a Baby, Tough Lessons, and More in My 2024 Year-End Review

Hey friends! It’s that time of year where I look back and list my top 10 wins along with lessons I’ve learned along the way in my annual Year End Review. This is a fun, honest look at the things I’m celebrating - both personally and professionally - challenges, and everything in between. Celebrate with me and let’s say goodbye to 2024 and hello to everything that lies ahead!

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How to Know When You’re Ready for a Rebrand

Hi friends! I hope December is treating you well so far. Today, we’re diving into a throwback episode that’s a listener favorite: How to Know When You’re Ready for a Rebrand?

This topic comes up all the time with clients who are wondering if it’s the right time to take that next big step in their business.

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LIVE Website Audit with Tips to Improve Your Own Site (REPLAY)

Hi friends! Welcome back to Rebrand with RuthAnn. I’ll be honest—I planned to record a fresh episode about growth in my business this year, but life had other plans. My kids and I have been battling sickness for weeks now (mom life, right?), so today, I’m sharing one of our most-loved episodes from the archives instead! This episode is all about giving your website the ultimate glow-up with a live website assessment.

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Your Brand for 2025? 5 Steps to a Powerful Uplevel

Hey friend! Just a quick note – this episode is a replay from last year, right around this time. With the holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect moment to revisit these ideas. Enjoy listening and happy refreshing! It’s mid-November and this is the time of year when a lot of people are thinking of refreshing their brand and/or website - is this you? You’re not alone! I myself am also going through a little refresh and I’m excited to take you behind the scenes in my own process.

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How to Build Self-Trust with Emily Sloan

Hey friends! I’m so excited to bring you a powerful conversation today with my friend and expert in self-trust, Emily Sloan. Emily has built an incredible career as a therapist specializing in trauma, and she’s developed a unique framework she calls the "Self-Trust Model" that’s all about helping women move beyond self-doubt and into real confidence.

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Should You Talk Politics in Your Business? My Honest Take

In today’s episode of Rebrand with RuthAnn, I’m tackling a topic that’s been on my mind for a while: should we, as personal brands, bring up politics in our businesses? To be honest, I’ve been nervous about discussing this, but I think it’s important, especially with everything happening in the world right now. I will share my thoughts, hesitations, and some key questions I think we should ask ourselves before sharing anything political on our platforms.

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Productivity Tips for Working Moms with Ashley Freehan

Today, I’m super excited to bring you a heartfelt chat with the amazing Ashley Freehan. Ashley is an entrepreneur and productivity coach who expertly balances running her business while raising kids and managing their homeschooling.

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On Maternity Leave, Becoming a Mama to 3, and Business Growth

Hey friends, welcome back to Rebrand with RuthAnn! Today’s episode is a little different—it's just me catching up with you about what’s been happening in my world as I return from my third maternity leave in four years. If you're a mompreneur trying to balance life, kids, and a growing business, this one's for you.

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Create a Premium Client Experience and Come Away with Raving Fans

Join me on this week’s episode of Rebrand with RuthAnn as we explore how to make your client experience not just good, but genuinely premium. It's not all about hiking up your rates; it’s about making your clients feel special and showing them how much they matter.

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Top 4 Biggest Website Mistakes Stopping You From Winning in Business

Today's episode of Rebrand with RuthAnn focuses on the fundamentals of giving your website a significant boost! From the top mistakes that could hold you back to professional copywriting to premium design advice, I will review the nuances of what distinguishes a good website from a GREAT website.

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Crafting Your Niche with Brand Strategist Mallika Malhotra

Welcome back to Rebrand with RuthAnn, where we explore the real stories behind building a brand and balancing life. In this episode, I’m super excited to chat with Mallika Malhotra, an award winning brand strategist who swapped corporate life for entrepreneurship. We're unpacking how she navigated the big pivots from advertising guru to branding expert while juggling a big family life.

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 5 Things To Do During a Slow Season

In today’s episode of Rebrand with RuthAnn, I explore the natural slow seasons that every business owner must deal with. Whether you are just starting or a seasoned professional, slow times can surprise all of us.

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MEET YOUR HOST

I’m RuthAnn, the go-to designer for women who want to rebrand & uplevel.

I founded R Artspace in 2016 and since then I’ve worked with amazing women across the country and around the world, but something I’ve noticed over the years is the overwhelm that comes with rebranding.

Once your business is established it can be harder to go back the drawing board and redesign your visual identity - how do you get started? How do you know you need a rebrand? What things should you think about if that’s something your business needs to grow and evolve? I answer all this and more to make the process easier and less intimidating - join in the conversation!

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