A Success Of Our Own

Hello friends! A short update for you: a fresh batch of A Success Of Our Own episodes are in the works as I type. I can't wait to share another round of deeply honest and empowering conversations with you here. Look out for new episodes to drop within the next eight weeks. Join Natalie for her LIVE Daily Guided Sessions. Check it out HERE: https://www.natalieruskin.com/livedailypra

Wren Jones is finally being herself. After decades on the mainstream path of her white, upper middle class upbringing - Wren’s life took an unexpected turn. Suddenly, the risk of not being herself seemed greater than the fear of owning who she truly was. Ask her what she does today and Wren will tell you that she’s a writer. But, just a few years ago, she wouldn’t call hersel

Renee Laforet is no longer trying to fit in. For much of her young adult life, Renee was the “only” in many boardrooms. As a Black, female, C-Suite executive in tech, she strived hard to fit in. The constant overachieving led Renee into serious illness, imposter syndrome and impossible pressures put on herself and her family. Eventually, Renee gave up trying to fit in - and wok

Todd Spencer’s greatest fear came true. He got fired. Decades into a thriving journalism career and in his most senior role yet, Todd finally had to face his fear. He was fired - in spectacular fashion - for something he didn’t do. Can you imagine…the very thing you fear most actually happening to you? According to Todd: It happens for you. “You find your limitations only w

Is there a secret to accessing our creative callings? Nikki Leigh McKean seems to have it. The lifestyle photographer, coach and two-time cancer survivor shares her “full body yes” philosophy and how we can all bring a positive mindset to our creative urges. Ever had the urge to spend winters someplace warm and rejuvenating? Nikki did too – and then made it happen. Do you dre

Garvia Bailey is no longer apologizing for being who she wants to be. Despite breaking barriers as one of only a few on-air Black journalists at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and host of the country’s top radio jazz show, the award-winning producer and host felt stuck. Publicly, she was the picture of success as she interviewed famous writers, actors and musicians, and ga

Amanda Munday is finally free. For much of her adult life, the bestselling author, advocate for universal childcare and regular contributor to major media outlets, such as Forbes and The Globe and Mail, was living a lie. Before she separated from her husband, came out as queer, and closed her brick and mortar business due to Covid, Amanda Munday felt trapped. Her life as CEO of a c

Kunal Gupta is a master of non-attachment in a mainstream world. He is the portrait of business success and yet monk-like in his detachment from his results. The serial entrepreneur who once led one of Canada's most successful digital advertising companies will share about the metrics he's created to evaluate his success, beyond the predictable ones we'd expect from someone operati

How do we get beyond the endless striving and validation-seeking of overachieving? Celebrated singer-songwriter Caroline Marie Brooks honestly shares with us how she navigates the land of external validation: the awards, likes, follows and impossible body image standards of being a female public performer.

How do we get started at creating a success of our own, beyond the "shoulds" fed to us by our current overachieving culture? Join host Natalie Ruskin as she introduces the central question of this podcast and helps you begin to envision your own sustainable version of success—beyond the mainstream metrics of achievement, like status or a high salary. (Hint: We ask the provocative