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What happens when two, multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneurs and storytellers hold vigil for the unseen in each other, to be seen as they truly are, to do for themselves what they do every day for their clients and patrons. We touch on the awkwardness and ugliness of camera, stage, and conventional business, the legacy of being an ageless elder, and the beautiful ways we summon the muse and the Divine reveals.  With four decades of combined experience, Shelby Ring, the filmmaker-bard, and Ushi Patel, the designer-poet-strategist, invite you to be felt and held as you are. This is Still. Real.

  1. 2025-09-29

    Ep. 13 God Winks: The Unseen Language of the Divine.

    Ever prayed for a sign and wondered if you're just talking to yourself? In this episode, we're diving deep into the mystical world of God Winks and cosmic synchronicities. We’re spilling the tea on how the universe sends us messages, from a double rainbow during a time of grief to a literal "I Am" in an Instagram DM. We talk about trusting bizarre forms of intuition, the spiritual wisdom of a fried chicken smell, and how a "goofy sweetheart" on a plane can be your next big mentor. Get ready to stop rushing and start seeing the divine narrative that’s already unfolding in your life—and learn how you can start getting your own. Episode Map: [00:00:01] God Winks: The Reality: Why we believe the universe is always sending us signs of "rightness of direction." [00:30.06] The Great I Am in the DMs: A story of praying for a sign on Instagram and receiving a direct message from "God" herself. [03:54.478] The Double Rainbow: How a double rainbow during grief was a sign for both a passing and a new life. [09:18.126] The Fried Chicken Prophecy: A host shares her most unusual prophetic experience, which involved trusting the smell of fried chicken. [13:27.086] The Cardinal & The Peacock: Why asking for a sign and then forgetting about it is the key to receiving an unmistakable message. [19:52.704] Your Actionable: How to Get Your Own God Winks: Practical advice on how to slow down and have the eyes to see the signs in your own life. [21:03.758] The Hand of Grace: A discussion on why the universe isn't a punishing force, but a "hand of grace" that's always on your side. [25:07.958] The Plane Ride CEO: The powerful story of a random conversation in coach that led to an unexpected mentorship and a lesson in true leadership. [27:23.06] Living a Visually Led Life: Why living with an eye for synchronicity is a joyful and powerful way to navigate your path. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to Still Real and visit https://www.stillreal.studio to work together.

    30 min

  2. 2025-09-22

    Ep. 12: Where Your Art Belongs: The Creative Robbery of Social Media.

    You're pouring your creative soul into "tiny works of art" (i.e., Reels) —but what if they're vanishing into a "downstream cesspool" of a platform you don't even own? Are we robbing our generation of true artistry, losing it to algorithms and glass tiles? In this episode, we're challenging the very foundation of digital visibility: Where does your art truly belong? Shelby Ring shares her raw journey from a yacht chef to a filmmaker, fumbling her way into a craft that healed her own life and became her "North Star"—not through viral trends, but through pure, uninhibited creation. Discover why authentic storytelling is the ultimate act of self-design, and how seeing your life beautifully reflected back allows you to become it. Are you ready to pull your brilliance from the noise, choose the right medium for your deepest message, and unleash your real art into the world? Episode Map: [00:00:04] The Creative Robbery: Are we losing our "tiny works of art" to a platform we don't even own? [01:03:58] The Glass Tile Addiction: A reflection on the absurdity of defining ourselves by "glass tiles". [04:20.15] From Yacht Chef to Filmmaker: Shelby's untamed journey into her true craft. [07:57.144] Finding Your "Real Art" by Fumbling with the Tools You Have: How fumbling with a dinosaur GoPro led to Shelby's first piece of "real art". [10:52.948] Art vs. Transaction: The difference between capturing the beauty of life and creating for the sole purpose of selling. [15:20.264] Made For More: How to get to your "Made for More" feeling by fumbling your way to profound purpose through creativity. [17:20.427] From Imposter to Artist: How to move past imposter syndrome and own your unique story by realizing the true "craft is story". [19:17.524] The Reveal: How art reflects your beauty, shifts your self-image, and makes all things possible. [21:40.096] Storytelling as a Healing Art: The ancient truth that telling your story can help you let go of heartache without living the full drama. [23:03.662] Don't Sell Something, Say Something: A final mantra on the purpose of art and our message. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to Still. Real and visit https://www.stillreal.studio to tell your story.

    24 min

  3. 2025-09-15

    Ep. 11: Shark Stank: Beyond Pointing At Invisible Things

    Some of us just weren't built for the social media era, and we're willing to bet a stand-up comedian will one day make fun of our handheld glass tiles obsession. Your deep, rich story has no business being crammed into a 13-second soundbite (and that’s a good thing.) We're unpacking a client's "Shark Tank" strategy that almost led to a life spent "pointing at invisible things". This is our argument for the slow TV movement, where “social media” is really going, the power of stillness, and why your presence is the greatest commodity of all.  We're getting real about what we'll be proud of on our deathbeds, and it’s not the hours we spent posting on a handheld glass tile. Episode Map: [00:00:07] The "Socials" as a Future Joke: Why a stand-up comedian will one day make fun of our generation's obsession with "glass tiles" and "rectangles". [01:03:58] The 13-Second Prison: Why your real, rich story has "no business" being told in a 13-second format. [02:42:662] Flitty Flits vs. Stillness: Using the social media "chirpy chirp" to find people hungry for substance and redirect them to a format that does their story justice. [03:39:906] The Slow TV Movement: Why a movement of long-form, quiet content is emerging as an antidote to the noise. [06:26:098] The "Shark Stank" Strategy: Why a strategy from Shark Tank led a client to believe she had to spend "eight hours of content creation a day". [11:59:494] The Superpower of Presence: How the next generation is losing the ability to be present, and why presence is our "greatest commodity". [13:50:934] The Courage of Stillness: Cultivating the ability to "stand strong in the beauty of a quiet room". [19:02:062] The Absurdity of the Pointing Trend: A hilarious moment about the "era we're in" where people point at invisible things with music they don't like. [26:03:255] The Eulogy Test: The ultimate prioritizing question: "Would I do this if I had one day to live?". Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio and subscribe to Still Real.

    28 min

  4. 2025-09-08

    Ep. 10: Why Our Social Media Sucks: The Anti-Marketing Plan

    Ever met an "influencer" who can't keep eye contact with you in real life? Ever feel the pressure to have a perfect social media feed, even though you know it's a facade? You're not alone. In this episode, we're spilling the tea on why our social media sucks, and why that's actually a good thing. We dive into the absurdity of the "plumber with the leaky faucet" paradox and the pressure to have a perfect online presence. We're spilling the tea on why following all the "rules" of social media marketing might actually be stifling your genius and sabotaging your real-world success. We discuss how you can run multiple six-figure businesses without a curated Instagram, choosing vibrant real life over endless scrolling. Ushi unpacks the brutal truth about protecting your IP and why she refuses to compromise her "Ushi-ness" just to sell books. Are you ready to ditch the performance, reclaim your creative valve, and build a brand that's genuinely you, even if it means breaking every social media rule in the book? Episode Map: [00:00:07] The Abysmal Socials: Admitting to the "plumber with the leaky faucet" paradox. [00:07:00] My IP Was Stolen! (Sort Of): The story of a phrase from a 20-year-old poem being used by someone else. [00:08:18] Your Social Media is Your IP Tether: Why you have to put your name next to your thoughts to protect them. [00:09:00] The Anti-Marketing Plan: Why the traditional way to sell a book is a "prison" and why we'd rather have coffee with one person. [00:10:30] When "The Right Thing" Shuts You Off: The moment trying to do social media "right" freezes creativity. [00:11:18] Followers Mean Nothing: The truth about people with huge followings but no revenue or inner fulfillment. [00:12:00] Breaking Free from the Formula: Dropping the notion that "they must know" and realizing you are not "everybody". [00:13:00] The Courage to Share: The growth edge of moving from making excuses to finding the courage to share openly, in your own way. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio and subscribe to Still Real.

    15 min

  5. 2025-09-01

    Ep. 9: Cats Will Set You Free: The Divine Revelation in a Shattered Life.

    Ever wonder if your "gut feeling" is actually a God wink? In this episode, we're spilling the tea on how a simple cat video shattered a façade of lies and led to a profound spiritual breakthrough. We dive into the profound peace of a journey through the compost of pain and how a single word—"hold"—was the compass through a period of duplicity and heartbreak. Shelby Ring shares her poetic experience of realizing her pain was compost for something new, and how the "ride or die" relationship you thought you needed has to die for the light to emerge. This is your intimate invitation to an untamed sanctuary where your life's most difficult moments become the greatest revelations. Episode Map: [00:00:14] The Cat Who Knew Too Much: How a feline friend shattered a web of lies. [00:01:19] Who Is Looking After Me?: Shelby's story of a divine voice and a social media revelation. [00:02:34] Cats Will Set You Free: The profound irony of a casual moment breaking down a curated life. [00:08:14] The Power of the Pen: How a metaphorical archive of your writing can reveal truths you weren't ready to see. [00:14:49] When Your Ride or Die Dies: The painful necessity of a "death" to allow for growth and healing. [00:16:50] The Word "Hold": A story of how a single word from the divine became a compass through chaos. [00:20:26] The Freedom of Reclaiming Your Narrative: Why choosing not to burn it all down is the ultimate act of liberation. [00:24:56] It Has Nothing to Do With You: How a powerful dream helped reframe a moment of betrayal into a story of shared hardship. [00:28:17] What Do We Tolerate?: The critical question that breaks the cycle of pain and brings about beauty and light. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio and be sure to subscribe to Still Real.

    32 min

  6. 2025-08-25

    Ep. 8: Is He Your Beloved? The Myth of Perfect Love and The Freedom to Be You.

    Is He Your Beloved? The Myth of Perfect Love and The Freedom to Be You. Ever wonder what happens when a relationship is so natural, you don't even have to try? In this episode, we're spilling the tea on the myth of "perfect" love, the bizarre body language advice we've been given, and why not having to "perform" for your partner is the ultimate form of psychological safety. We dive into the surprising power of simply being, and why finding a love that requires no scripts is a bigger win than any list or vision board could ever predict. Plus, Ushi Patel gets real about confronting duplicity, breaking cycles, and the personal work that finally allowed her to attract a partner who sees her, loves her "gnarly" parts, and lets her be completely undone. This is your intimate invitation to the realest conversation you'll have all week. Episode Map: [00:00:14] The Body Language That Made Me Want to Throw Up: Discussing bizarre advice to be submissive in love. [00:01:19] When 'Open for the Kill' Feels Like an Ex-Lover's Whisper: Connecting past trauma to present body language aversion. [00:02:15] The Power of 'Nothing to Do': Finding a relationship so safe and natural it defies all expectations. [00:05:19] The Surprising Freedom of Not Performing: Unpacking the difference between being and performing in a healthy partnership. [00:06:29] "Why Do I Let That Live?": Ushi's raw confession about a cheating ex and confronting duplicitous cycles in her life. [00:08:53] From Self-Abandonment to Self-Worth: The deep work that led to attracting a love that doesn't require a performance. [00:13:05] The Power of an 'Untamed Scream': Ushi shares a personal story of being able to be fully undone with no judgment. [00:15:20] How Designing a Brand Redesigns Your Life: Connecting personal healing to creating a magnetized life and attracting your person. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a beloved girlfriend or superwoman in your life. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Visit https://www.stillreal.studio & Subscribe to Still Real.

    19 min

  7. 2025-08-18

    Ep. 7: Eat Right For Your Chili Dog Type (Self Image v. Camera)

    You poured your soul into it. The camera rolled. Then… the next day hits. Ever felt that jarring "Pandora's Box" open, where you suddenly see yourself like a "pack of Oscar Meyer weiners"? In this episode, we're opening the Pandora's Box of post-visibility paranoia, where even the most confident creatives face a brutal reality check about their image. We're spilling the tea on why those 'flaws' aren't always what you think, the magic of a fierce team, and the profound power of self-compassion. This isn't about getting it 'right' every time; it's about embracing every glorious, 'untamed' inch of being truly, undeniably Still Real. This is "Eat Right for Your Chili Dog Type" – because real people have real bodies that sometimes love to throw down with chili dogs and live life fully, not just focus on a number on a scale. Are you ready to stop judging your reflection and start radiating fierce, uninhibited presence, exactly as you are? Episode Map: [00:00:19] The Pandora's Box: Unpacking the unexpected fallout after being filmed or photographed. [00:01:10] Oscar Meyer Chili Dogs?! Shelby's viral moment of visual horror. [00:03:00] Context Matters: Why unflattering angles make everyone look like a donut, not just you. [00:05:00] Grace & The Hype Squad: The crucial need for post-shoot decompression and positive reflection. [00:07:40] The Nebulous Void: Navigating the emotional crash after big moments. [00:12:30] Get it Real vs. Get it Right: Why media is an iterative, not perfect, process. [00:14:00] 'Turtle-Dove Eyes': Cultivating radical self-compassion for being seen. [00:16:50] The Plot Twist: From striving for external perfection to embracing your uninhibited, authentic self. [00:18:40] Queen of the Chili Dogs: Radical acceptance & letting your true self shine, chili dogs and all! Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to Still Real.

    20 min

  8. 2025-07-22

    Ep. 6: Oh, I Wish I Were An Oscar Meyer Weiner.

    You poured your soul into it. The camera rolled. Then… the brutal truth of the playback. Ever felt like a 'pack of Oscar Meyer Weiners' after seeing yourself on screen? Shelby has. In this episode, we're opening the Pandora's Box of post-production paranoia, where even the most confident creatives face a jarring reality check.  We're spilling the tea on why those 'flaws' aren't always what you think, the magic of a fierce team, and the profound power of self-compassion. Shelby reveals her own 'wiener' moments and the journey to becoming the 'Queen of the Oscar Meyer wieners' through radical acceptance. This isn't about getting it 'right' every time; it's about embracing every glorious, 'untamed' inch of being truly, undeniably Still. Real. Are you ready to stop judging your reflection and start radiating fierce, uninhibited presence? Episode Map: [00:00:19] Pandora's Box: The unexpected fallout after being filmed. [00:01:10] Oscar Meyer Wieners?! Shelby's viral moment of visual horror. [00:03:00] Context Matters: Why bad angles make everyone look like a donut. [00:05:00] Grace & The Hype Squad: Why post-shoot decompression is crucial. [00:07:40] The Nebulous Void: Navigating the emotional crash after big moments. [00:08:40] Retraining Your Nervous System: The power of positive reflection. [00:12:30] Get it Real vs. Get it Right: Why media is an iterative, not perfect, process. [00:14:00] "Turtle-Dove Eyes": Cultivating radical self-compassion for being seen. [00:16:50] The Plot Twist: From striving for perfection to embracing your 'Oscar Meyer Wiener' self. [00:18:40] Queen of the Wieners: Radical acceptance & letting your true self shine. Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to Still. Real. and visit our website, https://www.stillreal.studio to join our next event.

    22 min
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What happens when two, multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneurs and storytellers hold vigil for the unseen in each other, to be seen as they truly are, to do for themselves what they do every day for their clients and patrons. We touch on the awkwardness and ugliness of camera, stage, and conventional business, the legacy of being an ageless elder, and the beautiful ways we summon the muse and the Divine reveals.  With four decades of combined experience, Shelby Ring, the filmmaker-bard, and Ushi Patel, the designer-poet-strategist, invite you to be felt and held as you are. This is Still. Real.

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