I’ve lived both the collapse and the comeback. I built an $8M company, lost everything, and rose again as a single mom, entrepreneur, and life alchemist. From those ashes, The Phoenix Code Method was born, a framework for leaders ready to rise beyond survival, reclaim their frequency, and create impact that actually feels good.
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​At the heart of it all is my signature: Own Every Moment. Because life doesn’t wait, and neither should you.
In today's fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves caught in an epidemic of illusion, chasing success as defined by others, titles accolades, and wealth. As we pursue these external markers, we often neglect our own dreams and identities, leading to feelings of burnout, imposter syndrome, and emptiness. However, the answer lies not in abandoning our but in shifting our focus from societal expectations to embracing our true selves with intention and authenticity. By doing so, we not only find fulfillment but also unlock a deeper, more meaningful success that enriches both our personal and professional lives.
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I am not a coach, I am a comeback.
I built an autism services company from scratch, scaling it to $8 million with 180 employees. On paper, I had it all, yet the illusion of success left me burned out, disconnected, and vulnerable to collapse. When the business imploded and I lost my marriage, my savings, both my parents passed, I had to leave my dream home, and I nearly lost my life to alcohol, I was forced to confront the truth.
What I discovered is that real success is not about performing perfection, it is about owning every moment with authenticity, agency, and intention.
From that fire, I created The Phoenix Code Method, which proves that you can succeed at the highest levels and feel fulfilled at the same time. Today, I help leaders strip back the armor, reclaim their fire, and rise stronger, showing them that when you own every moment, you don’t lose your edge, you sharpen it.
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The keynote and workshops deliver a simple, powerful blueprint: stop owning the illusion and start owning every moment. Audiences will discover that collapse is not the end, but the beginning of clarity and power. They’ll learn how to turn pressure into presence, reclaim autonomy in real time, and lead without losing their edge. The promise is not abandoning responsibilities or scaling back ambition, it is succeeding in a way that feels whole. By owning each moment with intention and authenticity, leaders unlock a deeper fulfillment and often achieve more than they ever thought possible. Success and fulfillment are no longer at odds; they fuel each other when we own every moment.
Testimonials
​​“There are speakers you forget the moment you leave. Christen Ruiz is the opposite. Her presence is magnetic, her message is bold, and her ability to connect is unmatched. Weeks later, my staff is still saying, ‘Own Every Moment.’”
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- Kelly Goode, Event Producer, Corporate Leadership Retreat
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“The highest-rated session of the entire conference. People left not only inspired, but changed. Christen doesn’t sugarcoat, she calls you forward into your power, and you can’t help but respond.”
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- Anonymous Feedback, Post-Event Survey
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“Christen’s workshops are the perfect balance of science, strategy, and soul. She gave us permission to be human, then showed us how to channel that into unapologetic leadership. The ripple effect is still unfolding in our company culture.”
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- Rachel Hairgrove, Director
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