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Rita Caldwell Ricks is unlike any other person on the speaking circuit because she coaches everyone in her view. Her wisdom, wit, energy, and encouragement are the catalysts to inspire her listeners to renew the person within. She speaks to your spirit by sharing her own life experiences. She is a Spiritual Coach, Business Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Award-winning Entrepren
This reflection is part of this month’s blog, “What Leaders Lose When They Never Pause.”
🎉 Read the full article at https://ritaricks.com/author/rita-ricks/
07/24/2026
Your Sunday plans are set. 🍷 and tune in this Sunday at 1:00 PM for another episode of Live in the Salon.
🎙️ Listen anytime on Culture Mix Radio, K101.2 POP, the Audacy app, Apple Music, and be sure to catch the full episodes on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSD3E2Z606ocM48AI6Cn4bA?reload=9
Tammy shared that one of the greatest lessons she learned through RAISING CALM was to pause before responding, take a deep breath, and really listen.
She also discovered that healthy communication isn’t just about teaching children to listen. It’s about making sure they feel heard, too.
Take a moment to hear Tammy’s story. 🎉
07/15/2026
Scenes from last weekend’s Listening to the Silence retreat. 📸 You can see by the smiles that we all experienced peace, calm, and clarity. ❤️🙏🏾❤️
We’re already looking forward to the next one, so mark your calendars for September 12th! 🎉 Visit ritaricks.com to learn more and reserve your spot.
Richmond Hill
07/14/2026
Without PAUSE, a leader’s unprocessed pressure becomes everyone else’s working environment.
The good news? You can change what enters the room. Your PAUSE can change the room.
This is one of the reflections I explore in this month’s blog. 🔖 Read more at ritaricks.com
07/10/2026
Missed Sunday’s episode of Live in the Salon? 🎙️
No worries! You can still catch my conversation with Reginald Gordon, President and CEO of Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, where we discuss the power of PAUSE, purpose, healing communities, and what it truly means to lead from the inside out.
If you’re looking for a conversation that encourages reflection, leadership, and personal growth, this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen anytime on Culture Mix Radio, K101.2 POP, the Audacy app, Apple Music, or on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/sBazhXLe1Z8
🌟 Participant Spotlight:
Meet Nabila. A mom of three children under the age of seven. Like so many parents, she simply wanted to create a calmer home for her family.
Here’s what she experienced after participating in RAISING CALM - take a moment to hear her story. 🎉
📌 www.ritaricks.com/raising-calm
07/07/2026
Listening to the Silence is almost here, and there’s still time to join us. 🎉 If you’ve been craving clarity, peace, or simply a moment to PAUSE, consider this your invitation.
📍 In-Person Retreat: Saturday, July 11 (Richmond Hill)
💻 Virtual Retreat: Tuesday, July 14 (Zoom)
Whether you join us in person or virtually, this experience is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, quiet the noise, and discover what silence has been waiting to show you.
Registration is closing soon, and we’d love to have you join us. 🔗 Visit ritaricks.com to reserve your spot.
07/06/2026
A few moments from the weekend… 📸
Great conversations, a meet and greet with Senator Mark Warner, and beautiful sounds from Plunky & Oneness. 🎶🎉 And perhaps most importantly, quiet moments to PAUSE, reflect, and plan.
As I look toward Q3, I’m reminded that while the big picture gives us direction, it’s the details that keep us moving forward. ❤️ Grateful for a weekend filled with community, reflection, and preparation for what’s next.
What if creating calmer homes and classrooms didn’t start with changing children... What if it started with us? Those are the types of conversation we’re having in RAISING CALM.
Over four weeks, participants learn how greater self-awareness, intentional responses, and emotional awareness can positively shape the lives of the children they influence every day. ♥️ Here’s a look inside the experience.
🎉 Learn more at www.ritaricks.com/raising-calm