The Ramble Refinery with Heather Sager
You can’t spell message without mess—because big ideas don’t show up fully formed. They start rough, unrefined, and a little all over the place. But that’s not a problem, it’s part of the process.
The best speakers, thought leaders, and business owners don’t wait for the perfect message—they refine it by showing up, sharing, and shaping their ideas in real time.
That’s what The Ramble Refinery is all about.
Welcome to the place where we normalize the messy middle of speaking, marketing, and business growth. Whether you’re leading workshops, speaking on stages, or showing up on podcasts, your voice isn’t just a marketing tool—it’s your most valuable business asset.
Hosted by Heather Sager, a speaking coach and business strategist who helps experts get their ideas out of their heads and into the world, this podcast dives into the raw, unpolished side of refining your message, using your voice, and growing your impact.
Because every great message starts as a mess—so get ready to ramble.
Episodes
239 episodes
Sounding Like 'You' on Stage Starts with Ditching This One Habit
There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak:They start sounding… weird.They say stuff like, “What if I told you…”They parrot lines from mentors they admire.They ...
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Episode 233
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44:16
Welcome to the Ramble Refinery 🎉
Welcome to The Ramble Refinery! After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back—but with a whole new vibe. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the messy, real story behind the rebrand, why I almost launc...
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Season 2
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Episode 232
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18:58
Hustle vs Busyness: How I Work Without the Grind
Ok real talk— I almost didn't hit publish on this episode. After I finished recording I had serious “wait— I can’t publish that trainwreck of a ramble” thoughts.But lately, I’ve been craving far more rambles and far less polish....
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Episode 231
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37:25
5 Strategies for Tailoring Your Talk for Different Audiences
Ever wondered how to tailor your message when you have multiple audiences? Or how to change up what you talk about for different groups? In today's episode, I've got the answers you've been searching for. Get ready to level up your speaki...
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Episode 230
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53:21
The Truth About Extemporaneous Speaking
I’m typically a plain spoken word kinda gal, but today we’re getting fancy. The word? Extemporaneous. The meaning? Spoken or done without preparation. Said another way — speaking “off the cuff”.As someone who makes money teaching ...
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Episode 229
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37:23
My G.O.O.D Plan for 2024
I’m wired for goal setting. Chasing that next mountain top of ambition is in my DNA. But when the ball dropped into 2024 and everyone else was hunkering down, massive year on the wall calendars and color coded post-its in hand, I felt ZERO ambi...
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Episode 228
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34:24
Nail Your Stand-Out Speaking Topics - Exclusive Coaching Session
We’ve all heard versions of the phrase “there are really no new ideas” and “there are thousands of people who do what you do”, so when it comes to speaking on platforms and stages…How do you talk about something that has already been he...
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Episode 227
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1:09:57
Special Comeback: My Copywriter Interviews ME!
And we’re BACK baby! Quite literally. I had a baby and had every intention of keeping this show going while I was on leave, but… life surely LIFE-ED me. On this special comeback episode, we flipped the script and my copywriter, Sara Var...
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Episode 226
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1:11:29
RECAST: My 5 Best On Camera Speaking Tips
Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also connect with your audience more effectively than ever. Touching on tips to equip you with thi...
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45:49
RECAST: Is Your Message Being Ignored? Make This One Change to Stand Out and Resonate with Your Ideal Person
I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work.But did you know that you could actually be causing your ideal client to pass right by your amazing tips and juicy insights?<...
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31:26
Messaging Strategies To Captivate Your Audience Without Going Over Their Head: A Live Coaching Session
Could you accidentally be trapped in expertise overdrive? If your audience is smiling, nodding and saying, “Oh, that’s really interesting,” you’re facing a common problem of many online entrepreneurs–you’re overwhelming your audience. ...
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Episode 225
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49:23
Why Aren’t More People Doing Sales Calls?
In the online space we’re fed this idea that selling should be hands off–but could skipping sales calls be doing your business a disservice? By bypassing one-on-one sales conversations in favor of automated funnels, videos or webinars w...
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Episode 224
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58:06
How To Pick What To Work On Next: 3 Powerful Pillars For Business Growth
Think of your business as a three-legged stool…miss the mark with one (or neglect it) and the whole structure topples over. As a business owner, your most vital role is making sure there’s a balance between all 3 legs—or as I call them ...
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55:20
Do these 4 Things to Finish The Year & Set Business Up for 2024 (no fancy planning required)
Planning can be a brilliant tool, or a form of procrastination.Visions of what *could* be.And as we follow the plan, we quickly realize that the ideal map we’ve chosen to follow… looks quite a bit different than the reality we’r...
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Episode 222
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49:54
Let’s Talk About “Deadlines” & Self-Created Stress
When was the last time you felt “stressed” in your business? Chances are: recently.As a business owner, you might have adopted the reality that stress is just part of running a business.I’m not here to tell you that I’ve figured...
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Episode 221
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37:00
3 Big Takeaways From Hosting The Live 3-Day Signature Talk Accelerator
Holding space for a bunch of brave and bold entrepreneurs for a 3-day live virtual event is no joke.There were location decisions, tech snafus, bloopers, and more than a few happy tears. Get your notepad ready! My event producer, Krysta...
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Episode 220
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58:45
Hate Networking? Graceful Tactics To Grow Game Changing Relationships
Relationship building is a learned skill that becomes an epic growth tool when done right. Chances are though you’ve had some networking experiences that left a sour taste in your mouth. Sneak attack sales pitches disguised as friendly ...
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Episode 219
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1:01:14
Forget Fancy & Other Business Lessons I’d Tell Myself If I Had A Time Machine
Business growth isn’t a high school line graph, rather, it goes up and down depending on the seasons. Want to push past your current revenue? You’ve got to work with the data you got, and keep going–even when it’s messy, and far from pe...
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Episode 218
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42:27
Entrepreneurial Insights for Expecting Mothers – A Candid Conversation with Ann K. Emery
Real talk – how do you navigate pregnancy (or any big life change) while running a business? Especially one where you travel and speak? If you’re self-employed planning maternity leave, or if you're simply looking for strategies to...
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Episode 217
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1:05:04
How Relatable Stories Make You Remarkable Featuring Zafira Rajan
Ever wonder how Taylor Swift built her diehard fan base? It's not the glitzy costume changes or famous boyfriends. Taylor's audience can't get enough of her songs because album after album, her lyrics make them feel like they know her. She puts...
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Episode 216
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1:04:39
The Power Of A Signature Talk: Saying Yes & Staying Visible (Even When You’re Swamped!)
In the busy world of entrepreneurship, it’s often challenging to say yes to when opportunities knock. When you’re swamped with work, getting in front of new audiences can take a back seat. It’s all too easy to fall into ‘when/then’ syndrome, pr...
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Episode 215
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51:05
How This Speaker Got 19 Speaking Gigs (And Counting) With One Talk Featuring Nicole Hatherly
Be honest: Do you have a graveyard of talks you’ve delivered 1, 2 or 3 times? Do you feel like you’re creating a new talk for almost every speaking opportunity?If you’re picturing your Canva dashboard packed with slide decks, right abou...
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Episode 214
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1:02:37
Clarifying Your Message One Stage At A Time With Merritt Onsa
Is your message catnip to your audience? Clarity in your message comes from taking action over and over. The more you speak, the more you learn about what creates those “aha” moments where your message clicks with your audience. &n...
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Episode 213
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47:14
Taming Imposter Syndrome with Sydnea Lewis
Imposter syndrome can strike anyone, leading to battles with self-doubt and an inner voice who notices every fumble so it hisses unhelpful things like, “you don’t know what you’re doing” or “you’re an idiot.”After 20+years as a speaker,...
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Episode 212
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42:56
Serve, Speak, Transform: Creating Lasting Impact From The Stage
Dream of making an impact with your message?Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or have a message in your heart you know the world needs to hear, your voice is the most powerful tool in your toolbox to reach the people you want to serve.&n...
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Episode 211
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39:21