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Still. Real.

Still. Real.

By: Ruby Riot Creatives
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What happens when two, multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneurs and storytellers hold vigil for the unseen in each other, to be seen as they truly are, to do for themselves what they do every day for their clients and patrons. We touch on the awkwardness and ugliness of camera, stage, and conventional business, the legacy of being an ageless elder, and the beautiful ways we summon the muse and the Divine reveals. With four decades of combined experience, Shelby Ring, the filmmaker-bard, and Ushi Patel, the designer-poet-strategist, invite you to be felt and held as you are. This is Still. Real.Ruby Riot Creatives
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  • Ep. 6: Oh, I Wish I Were An Oscar Meyer Weiner.
    Jul 22 2025

    You poured your soul into it. The camera rolled. Then… the brutal truth of the playback. Ever felt like a 'pack of Oscar Meyer Weiners' after seeing yourself on screen? Shelby has.

    In this episode, we're opening the Pandora's Box of post-production paranoia, where even the most confident creatives face a jarring reality check. We're spilling the tea on why those 'flaws' aren't always what you think, the magic of a fierce team, and the profound power of self-compassion. Shelby reveals her own 'wiener' moments and the journey to becoming the 'Queen of the Oscar Meyer wieners' through radical acceptance. This isn't about getting it 'right' every time; it's about embracing every glorious, 'untamed' inch of being truly, undeniably Still. Real.

    Are you ready to stop judging your reflection and start radiating fierce, uninhibited presence?

    Episode Map:

    • [00:00:19] Pandora's Box: The unexpected fallout after being filmed.

    • [00:01:10] Oscar Meyer Wieners?! Shelby's viral moment of visual horror.

    • [00:03:00] Context Matters: Why bad angles make everyone look like a donut.

    • [00:05:00] Grace & The Hype Squad: Why post-shoot decompression is crucial.

    • [00:07:40] The Nebulous Void: Navigating the emotional crash after big moments.

    • [00:08:40] Retraining Your Nervous System: The power of positive reflection.

    • [00:12:30] Get it Real vs. Get it Right: Why media is an iterative, not perfect, process.

    • [00:14:00] "Turtle-Dove Eyes": Cultivating radical self-compassion for being seen.

    • [00:16:50] The Plot Twist: From striving for perfection to embracing your 'Oscar Meyer Wiener' self.

    • [00:18:40] Queen of the Wieners: Radical acceptance & letting your true self shine.

    Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to Still. Real. and visit our website, https://www.stillreal.studio to join our next event.


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    22 mins
  • Ep. 5: Turtle Dove Eyes (The Cringe Critic)
    Jul 22 2025

    Do you cringe or shut down listening to your voice or watching yourself in a video?

    In this episode, we're unearthing the profound practice of 'Turtle-Dove Eyes'. From the "awkwardness" of stage presence to why shooting from below actually makes you look powerful (not meek!), we expose the difference between performance and authentic presence. Discover why the camera isn't just capturing an image, but poking at your deepest discomforts, revealing where you're truly uncomfortable with your own power and softness. Are you ready to trade hyper-criticism for radical self-compassion and truly love what you see?

    Episode Map:

    • [00:00:30] Animals first: The primal power of body language & unconscious communication.

    • [00:01:00] Dominant or Submissive? Why those words make us blush, and what theyreally mean on camera.

    • [00:03:30] The Camera's Truth: Why "ultra mind-chessing" the lens doesn't work.

    • [00:04:30] Shooting from under: How cinematographers create power, not double chins.

    • [00:05:30] The six forms of binds: What your body language is secretly telling the world (and yourself).

    • [00:07:50] Executive wear meets effeminate poses: Showcasing both fierce power and soft vulnerability.

    • [00:09:00] From model to filmmaker: How Shelby's past informs radical presence coaching.

    • [00:10:30] The self-portrait as a journal: Why the camera pokes at your uncomfortability with power & softness.

    • [00:14:00] 'Turtle-Dove Eyes': Cultivating radical self-compassion to truly love your reflection.

    • [00:17:30] The Inner Voice: Why external perfection falls flat without intrinsic self-love.

    • [00:18:30] Beyond comparison: Releasing judgment and embracing your "I'm here, I'm doing it" win.

    Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to

    Still. Real. and visit https://www.stillreal.studio for our next event.


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    22 mins
  • Ep. 4: Machine Gun Savage Leadership
    Jul 22 2025

    What if that deep sensitivity isn't a soft skill, but your most fierce intuition – a powerhouse for business? We're pulling back the curtain on why this unseen force isn't just a gift, it's damn good strategy.

    In this episode, we explore new kind of leadership: Machine Gun Savage Leadership. It's the paradoxical blend of fierce protection and wild playfulness. Shelby reveals her "ruthless savage" side, while Ushi confronts the myth that artists can't have structure. We explore why true artistry demands both concrete deadlines and the chaos the Muse throws at you – especially when things go "to hell in a handbasket" right before the finish line. Get ready to ditch the silos and embrace the beautiful, untamed blend where loving the work means more than being right.

    Are you ready to wield your power with both precision and profound freedom?

    Episode Map:

    • [00:00:30] Reading the room: The blessing and curse of feeling all the inputs.

    • [00:01:00] Beyond "empath": Why fierce intuition is just good business.

    • [00:03:15] Shelby's Secret Sauce: The paradox of fierce protection and silly playfulness.

    • [00:05:30] The 16-hour wallow: Why process freedom fuels creative brilliance.

    • [00:07:45] Shotgun Status: When executive presence meets artistic advocacy.

    • [00:08:45] Ushi's Hard-Learned Lesson: Why placating artists costs you everything.

    • [00:12:00] Artistry isn't a trade, it's an approach: Why artists crave structure.

    • [00:15:00] The Muse Breaks Everything: Why pre-deadline chaos is a good sign.

    • [00:18:00] Ditching the silos: Embracing the blend of structure and flow in life & business.

    • [00:20:45] Loving the 'Baby' (the work) more than being right.

    Join us in this untamed sanctuary where vulnerability is our superpower. Share this with a kindred spirit. Your seat is always waiting for you at our table. Subscribe to Still. Real. and visit https://www.stillreal.studio for our next event!


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    24 mins

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