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Ruth N Noemi Ribeiro
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Registered Nurse/Author, Monarch Enchanted
Orlando, FL 32811
39Years experience
11Awards received
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In a quiet room full of strangers and no words, I learned to see not through clues, but through energy. In return, I left my essence as a gift.
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Ruth N Noemi Ribeiro: Speaker: Ruth N Ribeiro, Registered Nurse/Author, Monarch EnchantedWhat does being an Influential Woman mean to you?Ruth N Ribeiro: An influential woman to me, it's a hero without a cape. It's the one that will pat your shoulder when you're going through struggles. It's the one that will bring you a glass of water when you're thirsty. It's the one that will confront everything that's coming towards you, against you, and it will fight for you at, at all times. It's the, the perfect company for the ones that they love. It's the one that will arrive to a funeral, a funeral of her own loved ones, and she will still make it through the day. Wiping off her tears, getting back home to cook, clean, do the chores, and still take care of her family. She's the one that is a leader, the one that does not tell people what to do. She shows them what to do. She's the one that I admire today. She's the one that fights for everything and a strong leader. She's the one that I applaud today and take my hat off. Long live the influential woman.What's one piece of advice you would give to younger women chasing their dreams?Ruth N Ribeiro: My advice to young women out there that are chasing their dreams is Slow down a little bit. Don't go too fast, but at the same time, don't give up because there's a lot of obstacles in the world, in life that will try to get you down, but you cannot let that happen. But one of the most important things is the, the pillars that are around you, first of all, your parents, because your parents are there to teach you what you don't know yet, to, to tell you the story of their experience so that you will not make the same mistakes they made. A lot of times, the parents are misunderstood because of that. But we build bridges so that our children can go through them without going through the struggles that we had to face. My dad used to say, the devil knows best because it's old, not because it's the devil. And the parents are there to guide you. And those, those two people are the most important thing in, in a, in a woman's life, in a young woman's life, because you absorb all the intelligence and the knowledge from them. That's a wonderful thing to do. Just, just become a sponge. And, and observe all the intelligence that you can have and the experience from people that have been there before. Ask questions, don't give up, but listen, because they're there to show you the bridge, so that you can cross. And get to the other side, which is your dreams.
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Her Story
About Ruth N
Ruth N Ribeiro is an accomplished Registered Nurse, seasoned healthcare professional, and award-winning author with over 35 years of heart-centered dedication to healing and empowerment. She currently serves as a Remote Patient Navigator at Eon Health, coordinating patient care, managing vital health records, and providing compassionate guidance to ensure every individual feels supported on their wellness journey.
Ruth began her medical career at just 18 years old in Manhattan, working alongside Harold Riskin, former president of the American Diabetes Association—a foundational experience that cemented her lifelong commitment to patient advocacy and chronic disease care. She earned her Registered Nurse training from Brooklyn Tech Career College, alongside credentials from Mandl School of Allied Health Careers and Kingsborough Community College, specializing in clinical laboratory procedures, office administration, and patient-centered navigation. Throughout her clinical tenure, including roles at MetroHealth Inc., Ruth has remained steadfast in her mission to serve others, embodying resilience, strength, and unwavering devotion.
Beyond her vital work in healthcare, Ruth is a celebrated author and the founder of Monarch Enchanted—a sacred sanctuary and lifestyle brand that fuses inspirational storytelling, natural herbalism, and spiritual wisdom. A survivor of domestic violence, Ruth transformed her own healing journey into a lantern of hope for others, inspired by the memory of her late father, who affectionately called her "the doctor" and encouraged her to write her truth.
As a distinguished recipient of the 2026 Evergreen Award for Best Women's Inspirational Fiction Author in the United States, the International Impact Book Award as a Distinguished Author, and the Booky Award for Best Ensemble Cast, Ruth’s literary universe speaks directly to the soul. Her works include her debut book, A Witch's Perfume, her living bridge novel, Amber's BOS-Dark-Side New Moon, her acclaimed award-winning book, Midnight Survivor: The Monarch's Flight, her magical beginner guide, The Witchcraft: Easy Manual for Beginners, and her captivating Wizard's Blood Trilogy. Through her website, Monarch Enchanted, Ruth shares her books, her natural herbal skin oils, her ASCM Course-Magick classes, and a curated collection of spiritual tools—offering a transformative haven where readers and seekers alike can break free from invisible cages, reclaim their inner power, spread their wings, and fly.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Ruth N
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to an unshakeable determination to never give up and never allow quitting to enter my mind. No matter what storms or challenges arose, I simply kept moving forward.
My father was my greatest guiding light and inspiration. He saw my true potential long before I fully recognized it myself, proudly calling me "the doctor" and encouraging me to always reach for my absolute best self. That deep, sacred trust became the engine that fueled my drive. It carried me through studying endlessly to build a fulfilling 35-plus-year career in healthcare, where I have never stepped away from my calling to care for others.
When it came to my writing, I often faced intense self-doubt and felt intimidated by the literary world around me. Yet, right before my father passed away, he urged me to write my story. Holding his encouragement in my heart gave me the courage to quiet the inner doubts and step boldly into my power. From over three decades in medicine to becoming an award-winning author and founder of Monarch Enchanted, every milestone is a testament to resilience, trusting the inner spark, and honoring the promise to never back down.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Ruth shares that her life has been blessed with several inspiring figures, starting with her mother—an extraordinary, resilient, and deeply hands-on woman who anchored their family with strength. However, it was her father, Pedro, who became her greatest guiding light.
Ruth and her father shared an exceptionally special bond. To honor their unique connection and set their relationship apart from her siblings, she affectionately called him by his first name, Pedro. He was a pillar of humility, a dedicated pastor, and a beloved leader who poured his heart into serving his community.
One defining memory stands out from when Ruth was a young girl. After moving from Puerto Rico to St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, Ruth found herself in a strange new land, facing severe bullying at school. Feeling vulnerable and afraid, her father stepped in as her champion. When he met with the school to address the bullying, a teacher attempted to excuse the other child's behavior. Without hesitation, Pedro set his Bible down, looked the teacher in the eye, and stood his ground, letting him know man-to-man that he would stop at nothing to protect his daughter.
In that moment, Ruth knew without a shadow of a doubt that her father would always protect her. Pedro made every one of his children feel like they were number one in his eyes. Years after his passing, everyone who knew him still speaks of his strength, his profound humility, and his willingness to give the world to anyone in need. His legacy of faith, love, and protection continues to inspire every step Ruth takes.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The greatest wisdom I can offer young women stepping into medicine, literature, or any path where their voice needs to be heard begins with the sacred words my father always gave me: "Keep flying, even through the darkest storms."
Never allow self-doubt to convince you that you lack the strength, the skill, or the right to occupy space in your field. For years, I carried the quiet fear that I wasn't good enough to write a book, feeling deeply intimidated by the vast ocean of established authors around me. I wondered if my voice would simply be lost. But I chose to push through that silence, step boldly into my truth, and honor the power within me.
My message to every young woman embarking on her journey is this: pursue your calling with relentless passion and refuse to let fear anchor you to the ground. Do not give up, and do not let anyone make you feel small or incapable. When the path grows heavy and you feel as though you are breaking under the weight of the storm, remember this: the pressure you feel is not your destruction—it is simply your wings preparing to open so you can finally fly.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Looking across both the medical field and the literary world, the greatest challenge—and the most profound opportunity—is bridging the gap between clinical care and soul-centered healing. In healthcare, where systems move fast and patients often feel overwhelmed, the opportunity lies in restoring compassionate, heart-first communication so that no one feels invisible or alone in their healing journey. In the world of publishing, the challenge is stepping out from behind the veil of self-doubt to share raw, authentic stories in a crowded space, transforming past trauma into a lantern for others.
Having spent over 35 years as a Registered Nurse and Remote Patient Navigator, my healthcare journey has always been rooted in deep empathy and resilience. That lifetime of clinical service naturally breathed life into my path as an author. My debut novel, A Witch’s Perfume, was born from a desire to blend my personal journey of overcoming adversity with natural herbal wisdom and spiritual symbolism. This path deepened with my living bridge novel, Amber’s BOS-Dark-Side New Moon, and reached new heights with my award-winning book, Midnight Survivor: The Monarch’s Flight, along with The Witchcraft: Easy Manual for Beginners and the Wizard’s Blood Trilogy.
Beyond my medical practice and writing, my heart belongs to natural herbalism, sacred energy work, creating hand-crafted skin oils, and nurturing my brand, Monarch Enchanted.
My goal is to deeply connect with and uplift women within our community—to inspire every reader who feels trapped inside an invisible cage to realize that their struggles are merely their wings opening to fly. Guided by the memory of my late father, Pedro, who taught me to stand firm in my truth, and supported by every soul who has mentored and believed in me along the way, I look forward to this next chapter: expanding Monarch Enchanted, holding space for fellow seekers, and continuing to write stories that remind every woman of her innate power and magick.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most sacred value that guides both my personal life and my work is family, because it is the root of everything I do and the very wellspring of my inspiration. While family is a common answer, for me, it is the heart of my entire story.
I even hold deep gratitude in my heart for my ex-husband. Though that chapter was marked by painful trials, if it were not for him, I would not have my life’s journey to share, and most importantly, I would not have my two sons. My current husband, Jose, was never able to have children of his own, so I often remind my sons that their father’s purpose in this world was to bring them into my life. Every emotion, every lesson, and every page of my books exists because of the profound journey of family.
My sons are now grown men, ages 33 and 23, but in my eyes, they will always carry the magic of the children I raised. Sitting down with them for deep, soul-stirring conversations—whether we are exploring spiritual mysteries, discussing life's big questions, or asking each other "What would you do?"—is one of my greatest joys.
Alongside family, I deeply value balance. I view my life as a delicate scale: if I pour too much weight into one side, the other begins to tilt. I continuously honor both my personal life and my professional calling, carrying them in harmony so that my heart, my work in healthcare, my writing, and my sacred sanctuary at Monarch Enchanted remain grounded, clear, and steady.
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