RUBY'S ROUNDTABLE

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AS RUBY SHARES HER RISING ENTREPRENEUR JOURNEY WITHIN MUSIC, FASHION DESIGN AND PRODUCTIONS SHE ALSO SITS AT THE TABLE WITH A DIVERSE SET OF GUESTS WHO ARE ALSO BUILDING BRANDS WITH WHAT THEY HAVE. THROUGHOUT THE CONVERSATIONS NOT ONLY WILL YOU HAVE RESOURCES AND TAKEAWAYS TO APPLY TO YOUR OWN JOURNEY, BUT A FEARLESS AURA THAT WILL FUEL THE NEXT BET YOU'RE SET TO MAKE ON YOURSELF. #ifnotyouwho #ifnotnowwhen

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    THIS IS HOW YOU CREATE SPACE FOR YOUR DREAMS | ANA OGBUEZE

    Be a dancer. Be a coach. Be a wife. Those were the dreams Ana Ogbueze once wrote for herself but life pivoted her into something even greater. On this episode of Ruby's Roundtable, Ruby sits down with Ana, a 4x NBA Dancer, award-winning entrepreneur, owner & CEO of NC Dance District, Charlotte Hornets Honey Bees Coach, and producer of Project Full Out to talk about what happens when you surrender your plans and allow faith to lead your brand and business. Ana shares: Her transition from professional dancer to powerhouse studio owner Building one of the East Coast's most recognized dance spaces Creating opportunities for aspiring and professional dancers Using her nonprofit to remove financial barriers through low-cost classes Giving dancers the experience of performing on upscale theater stages The unforgettable opening night when the music stopped and how she coached her team to trust themselves and keep going The moments she wanted to quit  and how her dancers kept her going This episode is about leadership, purpose, resilience, and consistently choosing to be that girl who says, "I want to be the best in the world." If you've ever questioned your path, felt the pressure of leadership, or needed a reminder to trust yourself  this conversation is for you.   New episodes drop weekly. This is Ruby's Roundtable. IF NOT YOU, WHO?   IF NOT NOW, WHEN?  http://rubysroundtable.carrd.co https://rubydurham.carrd.co https://houseofredproductions.carrd.co

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    THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE STARTING A NON-PROFIT | WENDY HICKEY | ARTPOP

    You've probably seen ArtPop's work, bold art on billboards, breathtaking upcycled fashion shows, and local artists elevated on a national scale. But this episode isn't about the spectacle. It's about the woman behind it. In this episode of Ruby's Roundtable, Ruby shares the story of Wendy Hickey, Founder and Executive Director of ArtPop Street Gallery. The grassroots arts nonprofit born in Charlotte and built one dollar at a time. Before ArtPop, Wendy worked in the marketing and advertising world with global brands like Budweiser and Coca-Cola. While she wasn't an artist herself, she spent years inside creative departments, learning how big brands are built and eventually realized those same strategies could empower local artists to build sustainable creative businesses. Since launching ArtPop in 2013, Wendy has helped support over 500 local artists and connect creatives to more than $1 million in paid opportunities, all while keeping artists and community at the center of the work. This episode explores: How ArtPop grew from a grassroots idea into a nationally recognized arts nonprofit The business mindset required to start and sustain a nonprofit Why adaptability, relationships, and trust matter more than scale The reality of funding cycles, grants, and donor-based work What it truly means to take responsibility for your dream With ArtPop preparing for its 2026 upcycled fashion show, supported by a National Endowment for the Arts grant, Wendy continues to prove that Charlotte is and always has been an art city. If you've ever asked yourself, IF NOT NOW, WHEN? This episode is your answer.   New episodes drop weekly. This is Ruby's Roundtable. IF NOT YOU, WHO?   IF NOT NOW, WHEN?  http://rubysroundtable.carrd.co https://rubydurham.carrd.co https://houseofredproductions.carrd.co

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AS RUBY SHARES HER RISING ENTREPRENEUR JOURNEY WITHIN MUSIC, FASHION DESIGN AND PRODUCTIONS SHE ALSO SITS AT THE TABLE WITH A DIVERSE SET OF GUESTS WHO ARE ALSO BUILDING BRANDS WITH WHAT THEY HAVE. THROUGHOUT THE CONVERSATIONS NOT ONLY WILL YOU HAVE RESOURCES AND TAKEAWAYS TO APPLY TO YOUR OWN JOURNEY, BUT A FEARLESS AURA THAT WILL FUEL THE NEXT BET YOU'RE SET TO MAKE ON YOURSELF. #ifnotyouwho #ifnotnowwhen