The Book Club with Ruth Klein

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Hosted by Ruth Klein, The Book Club with Ruth Klein helps authors, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven professionals turn expertise into impact. Each episode shares actionable strategies to clarify your voice, elevate your brand, and leverage books and media for meaningful authority. Rooted in empathy, service, and intentional communication, the show equips thought leaders to build legacy, amplify their message, and lead with purpose in today’s world.

  1. Sep 25

    EP24: An Phan & Ben Olbon: Being Seen, Leading With Purpose & Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs

    In this episode of The Book Club with Ruth Klein, Ruth sits down with An Phan and Ben Olbon for an inspiring conversation about mental health, leadership, resilience, mindset, and the power of helping others feel seen. An Phan is a Ph.D. candidate, TEDx speaker, and founder of AAPI Artists for Mental Initiative, a national nonprofit using art to break the silence around mental health in the AAPI community. As the daughter of Fall of Saigon refugees and a former frontline COVID caregiver, An has transformed a lifetime of quiet resilience into a mission centered on visibility, connection, and advocacy. She also hosts and produces a talk show that has reached more than 90,000 viewers. Ben Olbon, also known as Robert Benson Olbon, is an author, leadership and mindset coach, and former Marine Corps officer. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, Ben attended the University of North Carolina before moving to California to serve at Camp Pendleton. His military experience continues to influence his approach to leadership, personal growth, and overcoming limiting beliefs. As the founder of Outcome Elite, Ben provides life coaching focused on leadership and mindset for young student athletes and adults. He also authored the children’s book Daddy, Can I Be a Marine?, inspired by his desire to share the values and lessons of his military experience with his family. Together, An and Ben offer two distinct perspectives on resilience, purpose, leadership, and creating spaces where people can feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward.

  2. Sep 18

    EP23 : Michael E. Gerber: The E-Myth, Entrepreneurship & Building a Business That Works

    In this episode of The Book Club with Ruth Klein, Ruth sits down with Michael E. Gerber, renowned author, entrepreneur, and small business development expert, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, lifelong learning, and building businesses that can grow beyond the individual. Best known for creating The E-Myth series, Michael shares insights from decades of helping small business owners move beyond simply working in their businesses and learn how to work on them. He explores why technical expertise alone is not enough to build a successful company and explains the importance of developing systems, structure, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Michael reflects on founding his first consulting firm in 1977 and publishing 37 books focused on helping technicians transition into true entrepreneurs. He discusses the different roles within a business and why entrepreneurs must learn to step back from daily tasks to focus on vision, leadership, systems, and long term growth. The conversation also explores Michael’s continued commitment to innovation and lifelong learning. Today, he is embracing artificial intelligence and using Claude to expand his methodologies on a global scale. He shares how he wrote his 11 chapter book, The E-Myth New Startup Entrepreneur, in just two days and discusses his plans to develop hundreds of additional books tailored to specific industries and markets. Throughout the episode, Michael emphasizes the importance of adaptability, thoughtful business design, and creating systems that allow companies to thrive beyond the owner’s individual efforts. This episode explores entrepreneurship, business systems, innovation, artificial intelligence, and the power of lifelong learning while highlighting what it takes to build a business designed for sustainable growth and lasting impact.

  3. Sep 4

    EP 22 : From Daydreamer to Published Author, Turning Life Stories Into Fiction with Sevan Minaskanian

    In this episode of The Book Club, Ruth Klein sits down with author Sevan Minaskanian to explore storytelling, family, identity, and the deeply personal experiences that inspired her journey as a writer.Sevan moved to the United States from Armenia when she was eight years old without speaking English. Growing up speaking Armenian and French, she experienced bullying because of the language barrier, but those early experiences became part of the story that shaped who she would eventually become.A lifelong storyteller and natural daydreamer, Sevan always had a gift for creating detailed, emotional, and visual stories. She recalls how people would naturally gather around her at parties simply to listen to her tell stories, long before she ever considered becoming a published author.Sevan credits her father, an unpublished writer, for inspiring her love of writing, while her mother influenced the outgoing and friendly personality she carries today. Her path to becoming an author took a deeply personal turn during an anniversary trip to Vail, Colorado, where an emotional experience involving her late father sparked the beginning of her writing journey.After her father appeared to her in a dream and encouraged her to write, her husband gave her the tools to begin, including a journal and laptop. That experience eventually led to her debut young adult romance novel, Wintertime.Published through Incline Publishing, Wintertime draws heavily from Sevan’s own life. From the bridge inspired by Vail to characters and details connected to her family, the novel blends personal memories with fiction to create an emotionally driven story.Sevan shares what it means to turn real experiences into storytelling, honor the people who shaped you, and find the courage to finally put your stories on the page. She also discusses the upcoming books in her trilogy, Winter Love and Winter Dream.

  4. Aug 28

    EP21: Billie Miles: Wealth, Family Legacy & Finding Peace in the Miles Ahead

    In this episode of The Book Club, Ruth Klein sits down with Billie Miles, founder and CEO of Miles Financial Group, to explore wealth, retirement, family, faith, and building a meaningful legacy.With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Billie specializes in holistic integrated fiduciary planning, helping families transition from building wealth to confidently living off their wealth in retirement.Billie shares insights from his professional journey and discusses the philosophy behind his book, Peace of Mind for the Miles Ahead. He explains why financial planning should go beyond numbers and investments to consider a person's goals, values, family, and vision for the future.The conversation also explores the three values that have guided Billie throughout his life and career: faith, family, and education. Raised in a deeply faith centered family, Billie discusses how his upbringing shaped his approach to leadership, service, and business.Ruth and Billie also discuss building a family business and working alongside multiple generations of family members at Miles Financial Group. From his siblings to his nephews, family plays an important role in the company's culture and long term vision.Billie also reflects on fatherhood, legacy, and the lessons passed down to him by his parents, including the importance of education, responsibility, and creating opportunities for the next generation.This episode offers a thoughtful conversation about financial freedom, purposeful living, family legacy, and finding peace not only through financial preparation, but through the values that shape how we live.

  5. Aug 21

    EP20: Suze Q & LeeAnn Taylor: Love, Loss, Purpose & Finding Wisdom Through Life’s Unexpected Stories

    In this episode of The Book Club with Ruth Klein, Ruth welcomes Dr. Suze Q and LeeAnn Taylor for a deeply personal conversation about relationships, resilience, caregiving, spirituality, and the transformative power of telling your story. Dr. Suze Q, a recently retired clinical psychologist, shares the fascinating story behind her online persona, “Suze Q,” which began more than 20 years ago while playing poker online. What started as an avatar and personal diary eventually became a 500 page memoir exploring online dating after 50, relationships, and the psychology of the people she encountered along the way. Her book, Cyber Frogs and Princes: A Sex Manual of Online Dating After Age 50, combines personal experience with psychological insight and chronicles her journey toward eventually finding her own “prince charming.” LeeAnn Taylor brings a very different but equally powerful story. An author, intuitive mentor, and spiritual teacher, LeeAnn shares her journey as a mother of five and caregiver to children affected by Fragile X syndrome. Her book, The Fragile Face of God, grew from hundreds of pages of personal journals documenting years of caregiving, trauma, grief, guilt, and ultimately healing. LeeAnn also reflects on the spiritual experiences that shaped her understanding of purpose and faith, including the profound loss of her mother during childhood and the spiritual awakening that followed years later. Together, Ruth, Suze Q, and LeeAnn explore how life's most difficult experiences can become sources of wisdom, connection, and transformation. Their stories demonstrate how writing can help us process the past, understand ourselves more deeply, and turn personal experiences into meaningful messages for others.

  6. Aug 7

    EP19 : Faith, Resilience & Turning Life’s Greatest Trials into Stories of Hope with Mary Love & Esther Leon

    In this episode of The Book Club with Ruth Klein, Ruth welcomes author, singer, songwriter, and biblical counselor Mary Love alongside Holocaust survivor, cantor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author Esther Leon for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, faith, forgiveness, and the healing power of storytelling. Esther shares her extraordinary journey of surviving the Holocaust as an infant, being hidden in churches during World War II, and immigrating to America as a young refugee aboard the Queen Mary. Despite experiencing poverty, raising two children as a single mother, and enduring profound personal loss, Esther built a successful fashion business before dedicating her life to serving others through philanthropy, education, and faith. She reflects on the inspiration behind her books Tears of Stone and My Deal with God, and why choosing hope has shaped every chapter of her life. Mary Love opens up about her remarkable journey through music, personal hardship, and spiritual restoration. From performing at the legendary Apollo Theater and growing up in a musical family to overcoming depression, addiction, and a nervous breakdown, Mary shares how faith transformed her life and inspired her to become a certified advanced biblical counselor and children's author. She discusses her heartwarming book series The Adventures of Papa and Sunshine, celebrating family, healing, and the enduring bond between parents and children. Together, Ruth, Esther, and Mary explore overcoming adversity, trusting God through life's darkest moments, forgiveness, purpose, resilience, and how stories have the power to preserve hope for future generations. They discuss the importance of sharing personal testimony, finding healing through faith, and using life's greatest challenges to encourage others. Whether you're seeking inspiration, spiritual encouragement, or powerful stories of perseverance, this episode reminds us that hope can flourish even through life's most difficult seasons.

  7. Jul 17

    EP18: Creativity, Healing & Finding Your Voice with Mel Kubeyinje and Christina Arana Anderson

    In this episode of The Book Club, Ruth Klein welcomes Mel Kubeyinje and Christina Arana Anderson for an inspiring conversation about creativity, personal transformation, and using your voice to make a meaningful impact. Los Angeles-based recording artist, actress, and screenwriter Mel Kubeyinje shares her journey of pursuing a career in entertainment while remaining authentic to her creative vision. She discusses her passion for songwriting, the inspiration behind her original music, and how her screenplay Hollywood Isn't for the Weak reflects the real-life challenges of chasing dreams in Hollywood. Joining the conversation, bestselling author and intuitive guide Christina Arana Anderson explores how healing from personal chaos can become the foundation for a more joyful and purpose-driven life. Drawing from her book Unchaos Yourself and Change Your Life, Christina shares practical and spiritual tools for gaining clarity, overcoming limiting patterns, and embracing personal growth. Together, Ruth, Mel, and Christina discuss the power of storytelling, resilience, creativity, intuition, and the importance of trusting your unique path. Whether through music, writing, or personal transformation, they remind listeners that every challenge can become the beginning of a new chapter.

  8. Jul 10

    EP17: Nicole Anne Fonovich & Flick Hatcher: Healing, Gratitude & Rewriting Your Life Story

    In this inspiring episode of The Book Club with Ruth Klein, Ruth welcomes holistic wellness practitioner and author Nicole Anne Fonovich alongside psychotherapist and award-winning author Flick Hatcher for a heartfelt conversation about healing, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. Nicole shares her remarkable journey of overcoming lifelong health challenges, surviving a life-changing typhoon and earthquake in Japan, and building a thriving holistic wellness practice that now includes more than 100 practitioners. She discusses the healing benefits of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and her mission to help others find peace through holistic living. Flick Hatcher reflects on his decades as a psychotherapist and the inspiration behind his novel Romancing Normal: A Love Story. Together, they explore how gratitude, self-awareness, and challenging limiting beliefs can help people move beyond societal expectations and create more authentic, meaningful lives. Together, Ruth, Nicole, and Flick examine the connection between healing, personal growth, and the stories we choose to tell ourselves.

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Hosted by Ruth Klein, The Book Club with Ruth Klein helps authors, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven professionals turn expertise into impact. Each episode shares actionable strategies to clarify your voice, elevate your brand, and leverage books and media for meaningful authority. Rooted in empathy, service, and intentional communication, the show equips thought leaders to build legacy, amplify their message, and lead with purpose in today’s world.

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