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 includes styling support and clothing giveaways, removing barriers and helping people step into rooms feeling prepared, confident, and affirmed.

This episode pulls back the curtain on the why behind the foundation, how we're creating impact in our earliest stages, and why waiting for "perfect" was never an option. Because change doesn't start with resources—it starts with responsibility.

If you've ever felt called to do more with what you have right now, this conversation is for you.

Because if not you… who?

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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 and build a table of her own, and why excellence is a practice, not a trend. She shares her journey of designing immersive experiences, cultivating safe and affirming spaces, and redefining success on her own terms.

Whether you're an artist, organizer, or creative leader, this conversation is a reminder that you get to set your own standard and invite others into it.

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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 it's like working with family and building a legacy

• How to tap into Nu Age Creatives, Loyd Visuals' online community for up-and-coming creatives

• Staying grounded in gratitude and focusing on the "controllables"

It's a transparent, motivating conversation full of gems for artists, creators, and anyone determined to level up in their craft.

Tune in, take notes, and get inspired.

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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.

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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 might just inspire you to reflect on the person you are becoming, too.

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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 can be a game changer — from meeting designers and manufacturers to discovering the people behind your packaging, zippers, and buttons

If you've ever dreamed of turning your fashion ideas into a real brand, this episode is packed with insight, advice, and behind-the-scenes stories that'll help you take your next step.

Tune in and pull up a seat at the table — it's time to talk fashion, mentorship, and making your creative vision a reality.

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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 visually. I connected with a choreographer in Charlotte, began private dance lessons, and was encouraged to think bigger—add dancers, build a story, and create a full experience.

From auditions to rehearsals, creative direction, wardrobe, and production, every step was self-funded through late nights, side gigs, and the support of friends, family, and Charlotte creatives. What began as one song turned into an introduction to the artist and brand I'm becoming.

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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 started something again or new...
November is the month you lock in.
December is the month you finish strong.

In this new season, Ruby gets transparent about building her brand from scratch the highs, the setbacks, and the real work behind growth in music, fashion, and culture.

We also see a few guests who drop in with how they are building brands and their takes on the question: "If not now, when?"

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