USE WHAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE BACK | RUBY DURHAM
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IF NOT YOU, WHO? — Building Impact From the Ground Up What does it really mean to give back before you have everything figured out? In this episode, we introduce the IF NOT YOU, WHO? Foundation a mission rooted in action, access, and self-expression. Our work begins by equipping students, women, and teens with the tools they need to be seen and heard. Through storytelling education, production setup, public speaking, and communication training, we’re helping individuals find their voice and share it with confidence. We also believe that how you show up matters. That’s why our foundation...
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THIS IS HOW YOU CREATE WITH EXCELLENCE | DJ FANNIE MAE
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DJ Fannie Mae joins Ruby at the Roundtable for a powerful conversation on creating with excellence as the standard not the exception. Known to many as a DJ and the Co-Founder of Sainted Trap Choir, Fannie Mae is shifting the atmosphere far beyond the turntables. As an artist, creative director, and founder of Fannie’s Hang Suite, she is intentionally building spaces rooted in care, creativity, and excellence especially for the queer community. In this episode, Fannie opens up about what it truly means to create with intention, how her friends encouraged her to stop waiting for a seat...
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THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH FAMILY | KHALEEL LOYD
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Ruby’s Roundtable — Episode featuring Khaleel Loyd, Founder of Loyd Visuals In this episode of Ruby’s Roundtable, Ruby sits down with Khaleel Loyd, Founder of Loyd Visuals, a leading production company headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Khaleel shares his journey of carving out his own lane in the production world and the power of building genuine relationships in a competitive creative industry. Together, Ruby and Khaleel dive into: How to create opportunities instead of waiting for them The importance of surrounding yourself with people who are better than you What...
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HOSTING MY FIRST OPEN MIC + PERFORMING | RUBY DURHAM
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Welcome back to the channel! Go check out our vlog on YouTube! We’re taking you inside the journey from hosting my very first open mic to stepping on stage myself. Before the event kicked off, we sat down with one of the owners of Audio Box Studios in Charlotte. After the conversation, you’ll see clips from the open mic itself — and a performance of my own. 🖤 If you enjoyed this vlog, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe it really helps us keep building this community and sharing these moments with you. New episodes drop weekly. This is Ruby’s Roundtable. IF...
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THIS IS THE ARTIST I AM BECOMING | RUBY DURHAM
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In this reflective and vulnerable episode of Ruby’s Roundtable, Ruby opens up about her creative evolution, where she started, where she stands now, and the unfolding journey in between. She dives into the lessons she’s learned about her identity, her artistry, and the experiences that have shaped her along the way. Ruby shares the truths she’s uncovering and the choices she’s still navigating as she grows into the artist she’s meant to be. This episode is an intimate look at transformation, self-trust, and the beauty of becoming. Tune in for an honest, thoughtful conversation that...
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HOW I MET MY FASHION DESIGN MENTOR
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Ruby Roundtable — Episode 3: “How I Met My Fashion Design Mentor” In this episode of Ruby Roundtable, I’m sharing the story of how I met my fashion design mentor — and how she completely changed the way I see the business side of fashion. From sketching ideas to finding the right manufacturers, she’s taught me what really goes into building a clothing line from the ground up. We’ll talk about: -The design process — step by step, from concept to sample -Navigating manufacturers — and how to decide between producing in the U.S. or going international -Why attending trade shows...
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HOW I DIRECTED MY FIRST MUSIC VIDEO | RUBY DURHAM
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In this episode, I share the story behind directing my first music video from a spark of inspiration at a music camp in Miami to seeing the final cut on screen. It started with a beat I picked out in Miami, something upbeat and danceable. I sat on it for months, waiting for the right headspace to create. One day, I decided to pull myself out of a funk and write from the perspective of the person I needed to become to chase my dreams. That song became an anthem for anyone working to rise above self-doubt and move toward their best self. After recording it, I felt called to bring it to life...
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IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
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Ruby’s Roundtable: “If Not Now, When?” Welcome to Season Three of Ruby's Roundtable! We’re in the fourth quarter the last stretch of the year. But this isn’t about rushing to finish what you didn’t start in January. It’s about getting real. About asking yourself: That idea you wrote down back in March… what happened to it? That goal you’ve been talking about since summer… where is it now? This episode isn’t about pressure it’s taking and controlling the power within you. If you’ve got the vision and the plan, what are you waiting for? If October was the month you...
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RUBY DURHAM | I DARE YOU TO SAY YES.
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Episode 11: "I Dare You to Say YES." In this episode of Ruby's Roundtable Podcast and Show, Ruby dives deep into the power of saying "yes" when opportunities knock—even when you're scared, uncomfortable, or unsure. After leaving her TV news career to pursue her dreams as a singer and clothing line designer, Ruby shares the story of how she took a last-minute chance to perform one of her original songs at the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship in Charlotte, NC. Ruby opens up about the nerves, the challenges, and the people who helped her along the way....
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RUBY DURHAM | PRESSURE IS PREPARATION
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WEBSITE: INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK: @RUBYSROUNDTABLE FACEBOOK PAGE: @RUBYSROUNDTABLE PODCAST SOUNDTRACK: "IF NOT YOU, WHO?" https://symphony.to/rubydurham/if-not-you-who
info_outlineIn this inspiring episode of Ruby's Roundtable, host Ruby Durham shares her courageous leap from the world of TV news to fully embracing her passions—singing, creating a clothing line and making the little girl in her smile which is mentoring others.
Ruby reflects on the moment she pitched the idea for this podcast to her producer but was unable to follow through before resigning in 2022.
Flashforward to one day at the library, two years later, Ruby's curiosity leads her to discover a hidden gem: a room filled with podcast equipment, waiting to be used. This wild encounter reignites her vision for Ruby’s Roundtable, where she not only explores her entrepreneurial journey but also invites guests from diverse careers to share their own stories of audacity and self-belief.
Join us as Ruby encourages listeners to seek out free resources and take the first steps toward their dreams. Whether you're at the library or someplace else, remember: all it takes is one leap of faith to start your own journey! Tune in for an episode full of motivation, insight and the belief that you too can bet BIG on yourself because IF NOT YOU, WHO?
0:00 - 1:30 Girl, Have The Audacity
1:30 - Ruby’s Audacity
2:13 - How the Library is helping kick off Ruby’s Roundtable
5:03 - Entrepreneurship is scary but just START
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PODCAST SOUNDTRACK: "IF NOT YOU, WHO"
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