Ridiculously You with Julie May

Julie May
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The Ridiculously You Podcast by Julie May is the ultimate un-shrinking show for people who’ve outgrown bland advice. Expect messy healing, boundary breakthroughs, spicy humor, and the wild permission to be fully you. No perfection. No performative healing. Just radically honest convos, empowering tools, and storylines that feel like your own (but with more glitter and rebellion).

  1. 4d ago

    Evelyn Ratcliffe: AI Hype & Ditching Corporate BS

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Evelyn Ratcliffe, AI Strategist, for a conversation that cuts right through the corporate noise and tech hype. Evelyn spent twenty-five years navigating the tech world, running on stress and silence until she realized shrinking was no longer an option. When her boss refused to fund her MIT Sloan AI certification, she paid for it out of her own pocket, choosing a complete rebellion against shrinking into corporate expectations. Julie May and Evelyn Ratcliffe dive into the messy parts of parasocial AI traps, exposing how female entrepreneurs are targeted by algorithms built to validate rather than connect. They dismantle the garbage-sauce habit of outsourcing your intuition, healing, or business decisions to tech products. Evelyn shares how owning her loud thoughts and zero-patience for nonsense became her ultimate superpower. This episode is your permission slip to stop editing the parts of yourself that make you magic and trust your own mind. You will walk away with real-world AI strategy insights, practical boundaries around tech, and the courage to claim your financial power without waiting for permission. Want to learn more about Evelyn Ratcliffe?  Instagram: @omgitsaratrace  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/earatcliffe  Substack: substack.com/@annwithane Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter?  https://ridiculouslyyou.com Want to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak?  https://thejuliemay.com

  2. Sep 14

    Zolal Habibi: Human Rights & Turning Loss to Courage

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Zolal Habibi, Human Rights Advocate, for a conversation that transforms unimaginable personal grief into a relentless force for freedom. After her father was executed during Iran's 1988 massacre, Zolal faced a life-altering choice. Instead of shrinking under the weight of tragic loss, she launched a rebellion against shrinking and dedicated over 25 years to advocating for political prisoners and women's rights through her work with the NCRI. Julie May and Zolal Habibi dive into the messy parts of carrying quiet grief and overcoming the fear of being "too much." Zolal shares how ditching the garbage-sauce expectation to stay silent allowed her to reclaim her voice on the global stage. This episode is an unfiltered look at emotional resilience, standing in your passion, and why choosing courage over fear is the ultimate act of radical self-love. This conversation is your permission slip to stop editing the parts of yourself that make you magic and use your voice when it matters most. You will walk away with practical insights on turning pain into purpose, setting boundaries that protect your peace, and understanding that one single voice can ignite real change. Want to learn more about Zolal Habibi?  https://www.ncr-iran.org/  https://maryamrajavi4change.com/  https://iranfreedom.org/ https://oiac.org/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zolalhabibi Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter?  https://ridiculouslyyou.com Want to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak?  https://thejuliemay.com

  3. Sep 7

    Katie Rudy: Game Day Ready & Unspoken Fan Rules

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Katie Rudy, Fan Experience Architect at Game Day Ready, for a conversation that turns traditional sports marketing on its head. Katie spent over fifteen years working behind the scenes in collegiate athletics and event presentation before realizing she was shrinking her unique genius to fit an industry mold. She opens up about the messy parts of trying to be everything to everyone, hiding behind a vague brand, and hearing a boss dismiss her invisible strategic thinking. Instead of continuing to play small, Katie launched a total rebellion against shrinking and claimed her true superpower: people-watching and decoding the unspoken rules that make first-time fans feel like outsiders. Julie May and Katie Rudy dig into why attending a game and becoming a fan are two completely different experiences, exposing the garbage-sauce assumption that belonging in a stadium happens automatically. Katie shares how embracing her Type-A intensity, movie quotes, and meme-obsessed brain allowed her to build an authentic business that honors how humans actually behave. This episode is your permission slip to stop editing the parts of yourself that make you magic, even if your skills do not fit into a standard corporate job description. You will walk away with practical takeaways on designing experiences around unasked questions, building genuine community, and making space for people to truly belong. Want to learn more about Katie Rudy?  https://www.gamedayreadyhq.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katierudy/ Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter?  https://ridiculouslyyou.com Want to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak?  https://thejuliemay.com

  4. Aug 31

    Jim Fielding: Radical Kindness & Ditching the Ego

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Jim Fielding, executive advisor and bestselling author, for a conversation that rips away the corporate script to reveal authentic leadership. Jim spent years leading global brands as president of Disney Stores worldwide, but his path shifted when a changing environment threatened to dim his light. Instead of shrinking to fit someone else's box, Jim chose a total rebellion against expectation and walked away to redefine success on his own terms. We dive into the messy parts of leaving external validation behind and the awkward detours of rebuilding an identity outside of a corporate title. Jim shares how journaling through the pandemic sparked his book, All Pride, No Ego, and led to the launch of his community, The League of Radical Kindness. This conversation is your permission slip to stop letting anyone dim your light or force you into a garbage-sauce mold. Julie May and Jim Fielding unpack why radical self-love means choosing authenticity over approval. You will walk away with practical tools to lead with empathy, embrace your true self, and bring radical kindness to your everyday life. Want to learn more about Jim Fielding?  https://www.hijimfielding.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding  https://www.instagram.com/hijimfielding/ Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter?  https://ridiculouslyyou.com Want to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak?  https://thejuliemay.com

  5. Aug 24

    Antionett Beck-Doss: Reinvention & Mobile Genetix DNA

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Antionett Beck-Doss, Founder and CEO of Mobile Genetix DNA, for a conversation that proves it is never too late to rewrite your story. Antionett shares the raw, messy parts of her journey from overcoming homelessness and addiction to walking away from society's script to build mission-driven ventures and live abroad in Thailand. If you have been waiting for permission to stop playing small, this episode serves as an unfiltered look at what happens when you choose courage over comfort.Julie May and Antionett Beck-Doss dive deep into the real-world impact of shrinking, exploring how hiding your journey keeps both your career and your relationships trapped in survival mode. They dismantle the garbage-sauce of waiting for approval and share practical takeaways on turning pain into purpose, setting boundaries that stick, and stepping into bold reinvention without apology. You will walk away with the courage to stop editing the parts of yourself that make you magic and the clarity to build a life you do not need a vacation from.Want to learn more about Antionett Beck-Doss? https://www.facebook.com/share/1E3i5za9eP/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.tiktok.com/@toni.lasha?_r=1&_t=ZP-98ESJg4WoRD https://www.linkedin.com/in/antionett-beck-doss-hon-d-593b43262Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter? https://ridiculouslyyou.comWant to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak? https://thejuliemay.com

  6. Aug 17

    David Kincaid: Ditching Corporate Rules & Leading with Power

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with David Kincaid, former U.S. diplomat and global strategist turned corporate executive coach, for a direct conversation on navigating truth, power, and real-world leadership. Recorded live in Albania, this returning-guest interview peels back the curtain on how high-stakes corporate strategy actually works when you strip away the corporate buzzwords. David shares the messy parts of helping massive organizations pivot without losing their humanity, proving that real business transformation requires ditching the glossy pitches for straight-talk clarity. Julie May and David Kincaid dive into the awkward detours that happen when corporate cultures clash with individual purpose, offering practical takeaways on setting boundaries that stick within high-pressure team dynamics. If you are tired of corporate garbage-sauce and rigid rules that crush workplace culture, this episode offers a clear framework for leading with courage and authenticity. You will walk away with actionable tools to challenge corporate orthodoxy, lead your teams without shrinking, and make bold decisions that serve both the bottom line and human resilience. Want to learn more about David Kincaid? https://davidkincaidcoaching.com/ Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter? https://ridiculouslyyou.com Want to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak? https://thejuliemay.com

  7. Aug 10

    Elinor Trier: Ditching Socials, AuDHD & Zuzu’s Haus of Cats

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Elinor Trier, Artist & Founder, Zuzu's Haus of Cats, for a conversation that rips up the standard business blueprint and celebrates radical "otherness." Elinor, an AuDHD artist living as an off-duty glamour punk in conservative Denmark, digs into the messy parts of masking, chronic illness, and contorting into boxes just to fit someone else's idea of reality. After leaving an abusive relationship and stepping fully into her alter ego, Zuzu, Elinor chose a total rebellion against shrinking. She quit traditional social media platforms, built her own labyrinthine website, and turned an art sale into a two-week scavenger hunt mystery. Julie May and Elinor explore how tuning into your own rhythms rather than fighting against them is the real secret to sustainable creativity. This conversation is proof that you do not have to edit the parts of yourself that make you magic to build a thriving life: because your true people simply cannot find you if you are hiding who you really are. Want to learn more about Elinor Trier?  https://www.youtube.com/@ZuzusHausofCats  https://zuzushausofcats.com/ Want to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter?  https://ridiculouslyyou.com Want to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak?  https://thejuliemay.com

  8. Aug 3

    Alyssa's Yellow House: Neurodivergent Home Hacks & Ditching the Rules

    In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Alyssa, Home Organization Strategist (and Chaos Witch) at Alyssa's Yellow House, for a conversation that turns conventional home advice completely on its head. Alyssa walks us through the messy parts of trying to fit a unique, neurodivergent brain into a cookie-cutter world. After health issues forced her to leave traditional teaching, she decided to stop shrinking into everyone else's expectations. Instead, she leaned into a creative rebellion, combining brain-friendly techniques with a touch of magic to help people organize in a way that actually works.This conversation is a bold permission slip to stop people-pleasing through your pantry organization and ditch the "garbage-sauce" rules that keep you feeling inadequate. Julie May and Alyssa take a deep dive into why standard organization systems fail so many of us, proving that if a system feels silly but makes your life easier, it is absolute perfection. You will walk away with practical tools to embrace your own quirks, stop editing the parts of yourself that make you magic, and finally create a space that feels like home. Want to learn more about Alyssa? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssasyellowhouse/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssasyellowhouseWant to learn more about Ridiculously You or join our newsletter? https://ridiculouslyyou.comWant to learn more about Julie May or book her to speak? https://thejuliemay.com

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The Ridiculously You Podcast by Julie May is the ultimate un-shrinking show for people who’ve outgrown bland advice. Expect messy healing, boundary breakthroughs, spicy humor, and the wild permission to be fully you. No perfection. No performative healing. Just radically honest convos, empowering tools, and storylines that feel like your own (but with more glitter and rebellion).

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