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Step back in time to a place where business coaching meets classic charm. I’m Ruby your go-to gal for blending timeless wisdom with modern strategies to help you thrive in business and life. With a sprinkle of '60s sparkle and a dash of '50s flair, I guide ambitious women like you to embrace their full potential.

I help you craft a future that respects and honors who you truly are. Let’s unlock the magic of your unique journey with tools that are as effective as they are enchanting.

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Prepare to step back in time to revolutionize your future! Our upcoming course, designed exclusively for ambitious women in business, combines timeless wisdom with cutting-edge strategies. This comprehensive program will equip you with the tools to blend classic business acumen with modern innovation, ensuring you stand out in today’s competitive landscape.

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Hello, I'm Ruby! With a career spanning decades and a deep appreciation for the timeless charm of retro business strategies, I understand the challenges you face in today's fast-paced world. In my early days, I encountered the same obstacles you're dealing with now—from negotiating job offers to establishing myself as a leader.

Through years of experience, I've learned to blend the classic, effective strategies of the past with modern innovation. My journey has been about turning challenges into opportunities, much like tuning a retro radio to find the perfect station.

Join me on this journey. Let's combine the best of the past with today's opportunities to create a future that's uniquely yours


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My mission is to help businesses and individuals achieve success through a unique blend of historical wisdom and modern innovation.

In my coaching sessions, we dive into lessons from the past to conquer today's challenges, ensuring that you reach your goals with a perspective that’s both practical and unique.

Blending Historical Wisdom with Modern Innovation

In my twenties, I found myself in a corporate job that felt overwhelmingly disconnected from the values I cherished.

The fast-paced, tech-driven environment left me yearning for a balance. I began studying business history, discovering how timeless principles could address modern challenges.

This fusion of retro wisdom and contemporary innovation became the cornerstone of my journey, transforming me into the Star of Retro.

FINDING BALANCE IN A MODERN WORLD

I developed a coaching approach that marries the best of past decades with modern business strategies.

My sessions help clients navigate today’s frenetic world using timeless tactics and innovative solutions. Think of it as tuning a retro radio to find that perfect station—clear, inspiring, and just what you needed.

My ability to turn challenges into opportunities makes me an inspiring and relatable coach.

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Growing up in my parents' vintage shop, I was surrounded by the elegance and charm of bygone eras.

 Our shop was a treasure trove of retro fashion, classic records, and memorabilia from the 50s, 60s, and 70s—decades that defined style, innovation, and resilience.

This rich tapestry of the past didn't just spark my interest; it ignited a passion to blend the old with the new, creating something timeless yet contemporary.

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Somewhere along the way, we lost the art of doing things right. People stopped valuing craft. They started chasing trends instead of results, mistaking speed for progress and forgetting that timeless success is built on foundations, not fads.

I’m Ruby Armstrong, better known as Star of Retro. I’ve built my career around bringing back what works—time-tested strategies, sharp execution, and a little vintage flair.

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You don’t need to chase trends to be successful. You need a strategy that stands the test of time.
I’m here to help you stop running in circles, cut through the noise, and build a career, a business, or a brand that has real staying power.

No gimmicks. No fluff. Just strategy, execution, and results. Ready to get started? Let’s turn back the dial and move forward the right way.




Your Invitation: Build Something That Lasts

My coaching isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about strategy. I help businesses and individuals take what history has already proven and apply it in a way that works today.

Here’s how we’ll build your success, retro-style:
  • Branding & Business Foundations: Learn what makes an identity last beyond trends.
  • Smart Strategy & Execution: Structure, planning, and discipline—without overcomplication.
  • Mastering Presence & Influence: Confidence isn’t something you fake—it’s something you build.

Think of it like tuning a vintage radio. When you find the right frequency, everything becomes clearer. Let’s get you dialed in.



How Star of Retro Guides Transfor-mation

How Star of Retro Guides Transformation

Every era has its lessons, and the greats of the past mastered what too many people today ignore.

The Retro Way is About:
  • Classic Branding & Presence: Think Elizabeth Taylor’s effortless beauty or Steve McQueen’s quiet confidence. True presence isn’t loud—it’s intentional.
  • Structured, Proven Strategies: Before there were marketing ‘hacks,’ there were real campaigns, real execution, and real results.
  • Timeless Business Principles: Relationships, reputation, and quality still win—no matter the decade.

The difference between ‘retro’ and ‘outdated’? Execution. We take what works, cut the fluff, and apply it to today’s world in a way that gets results.


What Does It Mean to Succeed the Retro Way?

I grew up in a vintage shop, surrounded by pieces of the past—fashion, records, mid-century design, and stories about how things were built to last. I loved the style, the attention to detail, the feeling that everything had a purpose.

But when I entered the corporate world, I saw the opposite: disposable ideas, half-baked strategies, and an obsession with the next big thing. Everything was moving faster, but was it actually moving forward?

That’s when I started looking to the past—not for nostalgia, but for answers. How did businesses build loyalty before social media? How did leaders command a room before Zoom calls? What made branding timeless instead of trendy? The more I studied history, the more I saw patterns—strategies that worked across industries, across decades, because they were built on human psychology, structure, and execution.

That’s why I created Star of Retro. Because if you want to build something that lasts, you need to learn from those who did it best.


The Inspiration Behind Star of Retro

Somewhere along the way, we lost the art of doing things right. People stopped valuing craft. They started chasing trends instead of results, mistaking speed for progress and forgetting that timeless success is built on foundations, not fads.

I’m Ruby Armstrong, better known as Star of Retro. I’ve built my career around bringing back what works—time-tested strategies, sharp execution, and a little vintage flair.

I learned early on that the past isn’t something to romanticize—it’s something to learn from. The icons of the 50s, 60s, and 70s knew how to command a room, build a brand, and get things done. Today’s world? It’s fast, cluttered, and distracted. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You just need to look back at what worked.

If you’re ready to tune out the noise and get back to structure, success, and a classic strategy that stands the test of time, you’re in the right place.

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Somewhere along the way, we lost the art of doing things right. People stopped valuing craft. They started chasing trends instead of results, mistaking speed for progress and forgetting that timeless success is built on foundations, not fads.
I’m Ruby Armstrong, better known as Star of Retro. I’ve built my career around bringing back what works—time-tested strategies, sharp execution, and a little vintage flair.

I learned early on that the past isn’t something to romanticize—it’s something to learn from. The icons of the 50s, 60s, and 70s knew how to command a room, build a brand, and get things done. Today’s world? It’s fast, cluttered, and distracted.But here’s the thing: you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You just need to look back at what worked.

If you’re ready to tune out the noise and get back to structure, success, and a classic strategy that stands the test of time, you’re in the right place.

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