Imperfectly with Andréa Ranae

Andréa Ranae
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Imperfectly is an intimate video/audio podcast about showing up for love, liberation, and your own aliveness in world that feels like it’s falling apart. In these unfiltered shares, Andréa Ranae invites you into her personal process of healing, creating, and staying human in a world that demands perfection. From navigating privilege and power to pursuing big dreams and facing vulnerable truths, Imperfectly is a practice in staying open, present, and real in the midst of it all. This is a space for the tender hearted, the freedom dreamers, the leaders-who-feel-too-much, and the artists who don’t quite fit the mold. If you’re navigating big feelings, bold visions, burnout, or becoming – you’re not alone. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about having the courage to keep showing up, imperfectly. And offering ourselves a little grace along the way. andrearanaej.substack.com

  1. February Field Notes + AMA (Ask Me Anything)

    1D AGO

    February Field Notes + AMA (Ask Me Anything)

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrearanaej.substack.com Each month, New World Studio members have the opportunity to ask me any questions you may want my thoughts / feels / ideas / insights on and I’ll hop on live, here on Substack, to respond to them (usually toward the end of the month). Your questions can be about me and my journey, about what’s happening in the world, about your own journey, about something you’ve been digging into in the Resource Archive, about any topic at all. This is simply an opportunity to hear my perspective on whatever interests you most. To kickoff each AMA, I’ll share a more personal check in about what I’ve been working on (internally and creatively) and what I’ve been learning or challenged by lately. To join New World Studio and access my AMA’s as well as bi-weekly Vision Cafés and my Resource Archive (over 50 hours of workshops and courses), click here.

    10 min

  2. JAN 29

    Prioritizing my art while the world is burning

    Choosing my art while the world is burning has been a years-long wrestle for me. Here's where I've landed recently. Read this essay on substack here: andrearanaej.substack.com NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: New World Studio – space and support for realizing our dreams (for ourselves and the world). Join me for bi-weekly Vision Cafés, AMAs (Ask Me Anything’s), and receive access to my Resource Archive with over 50 hours of courses and workshops. Find out more and join the Studio here. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min
  3. This might be a mistake... I’m doing it anyway.

    08/13/2025

    This might be a mistake... I’m doing it anyway.

    Decisions can feel risky... not just because of what we might lose, but because of what we might have to become. In this episode, I share a personal crossroads I’m navigating, what it’s teaching me about self-trust, and why I believe decisiveness is a necessary skill for anyone trying to build a different world. If you’re standing at the edge of a decision (big or small), this one’s for you. You can also watch this episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/XSs5p79iRqs NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: New World Studio – space and support for realizing our dreams (for ourselves and the world). Join me for bi-weekly Vision Cafés, AMAs (Ask Me Anything’s), and receive access to my Resource Archive with over 50 hours of courses and workshops. Find out more and join the Studio here. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  4. My favorite self sabotage strategy

    08/06/2025

    My favorite self sabotage strategy

    Self-sabotage has a way of showing up right when we’re reaching for something we deeply want. In this episode, I’m exploring one of my own patterns – how it sneaks up on me, why it absolutely makes sense, and what I’ve been learning about navigating the gap between big dreams and my current capacity. Listen in as I explore the ways we can become our own obstacles in pursuit of what we envision and how we can keep taking action with courage and care. You can also watch this episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/kCFxdLDz2v4 NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: Create The Future Club – for the big feelers, dreamers, and change-seekers who want to practice what it means to live a more just and loving world into existence. Join the club here: http://andrearanae.com/ctfclub CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  5. The world needs more zanies and fools (is that you?)

    07/23/2025

    The world needs more zanies and fools (is that you?)

    Impossible things are happening every day – but only because someone was bold (or foolish) enough to believe they could. In this episode, I reflect on how Roger & Hammerstein's Cinderella shaped me (yes, the Brandy & Whitney one) and what it taught me about vision, imagination, and building a better world. If you've ever feared looking silly for having big dreams, this one’s for you. You can also watch this episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/qlB6ys8BXcY NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: New World Studio – space and support for realizing our dreams (for ourselves and the world). Join me for bi-weekly Vision Cafés, AMAs (Ask Me Anything’s), and receive access to my Resource Archive with over 50 hours of courses and workshops. Find out more and join the Studio here. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    16 min
  6. Our dreams die slowly while we wait for the perfect conditions

    07/15/2025

    Our dreams die slowly while we wait for the perfect conditions

    What if the things we do to feel alive are the very things keeping us from fully living? That question may seem paradoxical, but it'll make sense when you listen (hopefully, lol). In this episode, I explore the sneaky ways perfectionism can show up in our everyday lives and how the fear of not being "ready" can hold us back from creating the life and world we truly want. You can also watch this episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/eCXCAGwqRq0 NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: New World Studio – space and support for realizing our dreams (for ourselves and the world). Join me for bi-weekly Vision Cafés, AMAs (Ask Me Anything’s), and receive access to my Resource Archive with over 50 hours of courses and workshops. Find out more and join the Studio here. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej P.S. The app I use for voice journaling is called Day One! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    17 min
  7. Perfection is a prison (how I got trapped in my own image)

    07/09/2025

    Perfection is a prison (how I got trapped in my own image)

    I bet you're wondering how I got here (hehe... maybe not). In this episode, I share more about my relationship with perfectionism. From childhood praise to pedestal expectations, I share how being seen as “perfect” shaped my identity, my sense of belonging, and how I presented myself to the world. This is the story of how I've started unraveling those patterns and how I’m learning to show up as my full, imperfect self. You can also watch this episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/umxnUyDSAJs NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: New World Studio – space and support for realizing our dreams (for ourselves and the world). Join me for bi-weekly Vision Cafés, AMAs (Ask Me Anything’s), and receive access to my Resource Archive with over 50 hours of courses and workshops. Find out more and join the Studio here. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    23 min
  8. Reimagining how I value myself (new show alert!)

    07/01/2025

    Reimagining how I value myself (new show alert!)

    It's the start of something new! *Cue High School Musical nostalgia* In my first podcast episode since 2021, I'm popping out with a rebrand and a challenge to show up and share myself without a filter of attempted perfection. I often preach that – especially in a time and world where chaos and injustice is abundant – we have to value who we are so that we can bring ourselves more fully to the work of creating change. Well, here I am trying to walk my talk. You can also watch this episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/lyFwv2RJq24 NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice, and our full humanity. This show is where I reflect out loud, share my process, and sometimes sing through the mess and magic of being alive right now. I’m so glad you’re here. JOIN MY COMMUNITY :: New World Studio – space and support for realizing our dreams (for ourselves and the world). Join me for bi-weekly Vision Cafés, AMAs (Ask Me Anything’s), and receive access to my Resource Archive with over 50 hours of courses and workshops. Find out more and join the Studio here. CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE :: My Website: http://andrearanae.com My Music: http://andrearanae.com/music My Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrearanaej This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearanaej.substack.com/subscribe

    17 min
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Imperfectly is an intimate video/audio podcast about showing up for love, liberation, and your own aliveness in world that feels like it’s falling apart. In these unfiltered shares, Andréa Ranae invites you into her personal process of healing, creating, and staying human in a world that demands perfection. From navigating privilege and power to pursuing big dreams and facing vulnerable truths, Imperfectly is a practice in staying open, present, and real in the midst of it all. This is a space for the tender hearted, the freedom dreamers, the leaders-who-feel-too-much, and the artists who don’t quite fit the mold. If you’re navigating big feelings, bold visions, burnout, or becoming – you’re not alone. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about having the courage to keep showing up, imperfectly. And offering ourselves a little grace along the way. andrearanaej.substack.com

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