Ridiculously You with Julie May

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Patti Stewart , the ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength, women’s safety advocate, and the Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels . From walking the runway as a model and former Mrs. Nevada to working as a celebrity bodyguard and internationally certified self-defense instructor, Patti’s life is a masterclass in i...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Renee Huff , the mastermind and owner of Haunted House FearFest , a New York City–based horror film and video game festival. Renowned for her work featured in Fangoria , Dread Central , and Entertainment Weekly , Renee has built a spectacular career out of a passion she used to tone down. Her journey is a true mast...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Kira Hartley Klinger , a self-described "lifelong side-hustler" who took a second stab at life at forty. Facing divorce with no traditional job training and a daughter to raise, Kira didn't shrink—she scaled. She turned her hobby of buying and selling into two successful e-commerce shops, a television...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with DR Rawson , a lifelong builder, author of 19 books, and the mastermind behind more than 30 successful companies. At 79 years young, DR is proving that the boldest work of your life doesn’t have to happen early. His journey is a masterclass in identity reclamation , moving from high-stakes corporate acquisitions to...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Mia Dins , a soul-led entrepreneur, intuitive medium, and former elite boxer who has traded the ring for the realm of multidimensional healing. Mia’s journey is a striking example of identity reclamation , moving from the "penetrating masculine energy" of competitive boxing in New Zealand to becoming a gu...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Kelly Scott , a small business owner who turned an online nightmare into a landmark legal victory. Kelly’s story is the ultimate masterclass in resilience and identity reclamation . After her business, Little Britches, was targeted by a viral social media smear campaign filled with false accusations about baby gear...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Shayne McKinney , a real estate investor and viral TikTok creator who is turning the housing industry on its head. Shayne’s mission is simple but radical: teaching people how to build massive wealth through Airbnb without becoming a "blood-sucking landlord." His journey is a masterclass in identity reclamation , mo...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Dr. Andrea Bowens-Jones , a PhD-trained Polymer Chemist turned award-winning leader, author, and CEO of IDG Vision Coaching & Training . Dr. Andrea’s story is a masterclass in identity reclamation . After a highly successful corporate career at Procter & Gamble , she did the unthinkable: she walked away fro...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Kate Torode , a writer, humorist, and accidental philosopher who lives life at the intersection of chaos and comedy. Kate is a part-time trapeze artist and puppeteer whose journey is a masterclass in identity reclamation . After surviving burnout and midlife meltdowns, she turned her "questionable life choices...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Melissa Hunt , a visionary entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and advocate for heart-led leadership in senior care. Melissa’s journey is a masterclass in identity reclamation , moving from a hands-on caregiver to the founder of ElderCare Solutions Group . She is on a mission to help caregivers transition from burnout to b...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Julie Cyvonne , a former attorney who traded the adversarial legal system for the transformative world of psychedelic facilitation. Julie Cyvonne’s journey is a powerful example of identity reclamation , moving from high-functioning burnout and "performance-based" living into a life of clarity, energy, an...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Kristen MF Clark , the powerhouse founder of The Me-taphysical . Kristen delivers a raw, no-fluff masterclass in identity reclamation , dismantling the "spiritual cliches" that keep so many of us in a cycle of self-judgment. If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t "positive enough" to manifest your...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Jessica Verrill , a USA Today Best Selling author and the visionary founder of the publishing house House of Inigo . Jessica’s work is a masterclass in identity reclamation , helping powerful souls refine their legacy through a blend of energetic mastery, intuitive clarity, and strategic creative support. Whether s...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Andrea Mondoux , a 5x best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Balance + Bliss . Andrea’s work is a fierce rebellion against shrinking , specifically the kind of shrinking fueled by diet culture, perfectionism, and the relentless pressure to "get your body back." Having moved through burnout and body...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Jane Hardjono , a book writing coach and embodiment practitioner, for a deep dive into what happens when we stop compartmentalizing our lives and start honoring our multifaceted identities. Jane’s journey is a beautiful rebellion against shrinking , spanning from classical music and advertising to painting, transla...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Danielle Blum , a thriller author and unapologetic adventurer who thrives on living outside the box. Danielle’s journey into authorship is a masterclass in gutsy action —she started writing her debut novel, Fragments of Affection , during the pandemic with no formal plan, only to see it skyrocket to #1 on the Amazo...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Tom LeNoble , an executive leader, international speaker, and resilience coach who has navigated the halls of Fortune 500 giants like Facebook (Meta), Walmart.com, and Palm . Tom’s life is a masterclass in identity reclamation , moving from the high-stakes world of corporate business suits to the life-altering real...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Elizabeth Davies, The Mother Coach , for a bold, deeply compassionate conversation that ignites a revolution for ambitious mothers ready to stop shrinking and rise into their power. Once overwhelmed and lost in the chaos of motherhood, Elizabeth now helps women reclaim their identity, confidence, and unstoppable en...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Ro Nita and Donnica , the powerhouse mother-daughter duo behind the Raised by Her podcast, for an intergenerational conversation about claiming your space and setting powerful boundaries that stick . Ro Nita, a trailblazing leader in arts and broadcasting, and Donnica, a strategist shaped by law and Capitol Hill, b...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Michael Mirza , host of the Define Play podcast and a creative mystic who used to be a minister, for a revolutionary conversation about the non-negotiable power of play. Michael, a brand marketer, serial hobbyist, and radical optimist is currently learning to use his ADHD as a superpower . His work challenges a cul...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Kayla MacDonald , a writer, podcaster, and creative catalyst for women who’ve been told they’re too much . Kayla’s work is pure awesome-sauce , blending deep emotional truth with unapologetic creativity—often involving archetypes, slash fiction, and even shark shifters . She guides you into the parts of yourself yo...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with David Kincaid , a former U.S. diplomat, White House nuclear trade advisor, and global strategist turned coach, for a powerful conversation about finding clear truth in a polarized world. David spent over a decade navigating the corridors of power, but his journey took a sharp turn the night he collapsed on the floo...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Dannella Burnett , owner of Encore Elite Events and Speakers NeedTo Speak , for a powerful conversation about turning visibility into profitable, impactful revenue. Dannella is a creative force who built her own 7-figure business through speaking, events, and publicity, and she now helps her clients do the same. Th...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Dr. Gwen Patrone , a former USMC Sergeant, entrepreneur, and prolific author, for a conversation about what it means to truly think outside the box and become who you were meant to be. Dr. Gwen's life is a masterclass in identity reclamation , spanning careers from restaurateur and salon owner to CEO of a digit...

In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast , our host Julie May sits down with Jake Ballentine , a national award-winning speaker and coach, for an empowering conversation about reaching the "mountain top" of your life. As the founder of The Empowered Coach Network and Mountain Top Motivation , Jake has presented his message to over 300,000 people: you can achieve your dreams if you...