Ruth M. James is a highly experienced coach in the entertainment industry with over 20 years of expertise. Her primary focus is on working with entertainment industry members, but she also provides coaching services to business professionals and individuals.
Ruth gained firsthand entertainment experience as a screenwriter, producer, and director of her first documentary, which led to a 26-part television series. Additionally, she has produced, directed, and hosted several television series. Ruth also hosts a weekly goal workshop that encourages seniors to pursue their forgotten dreams and goals, which is heard around the globe online. She has received local, national, and international awards for her creative pursuits, including winning a national screenwriting competition and designing costumes for a winning national and international parade float.
She studied at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington, the Fashion Institute in Los Angeles, and Parsons School of Design in Paris, France.
Ruth has become a trusted coach and consultant for singers, actors, directors, talent, agents, and others in the entertainment industry. The most rewarding aspect of her job is coaching her clients to increase their confidence, embrace their talents, and land roles. She is also a voice-over artist working in the business and non-profit sectors. Ruth has been a mediator for ten years, advocating for the marginalized senior population.
When not writing, coaching, or planning goal workshops, Ruth can be found relaxing on a cruise ship, designing clothes, or volunteering in her community.