Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Blair Channing Rae. She is a Navy veteran, social worker, writer, and social media influencer who is seriously lighting up the world one Ripple at a time. Today, we dive into Blair’s incredible journey from serving in the military to becoming a powerful voice for mental health awareness. She shares her experiences living with bipolar disorder, opening up about how vulnerability and honesty have fueled her mission to connect, inspire, and empower others.

Blair’s story is a beautiful example of how authentic connections can happen across social media platforms like Instagram, X (Twitter), Threads, and beyond. From her first posts that caught my eye to the incredible spark of friendship that grew across the miles, Blair has shown what The Ripple Effect really means. It is through creating positivity, building real community, and showing up with light even on the hardest days. She has been a lifestyle influencer since 2023, and her content focuses on mental health, identity, pop culture, and relationships. She is also currently working on a book of essays entitled Being Social: The Psychology of Social Media.

If you’ve ever wondered how a mental health advocate and a social media influencer could roll all that into one unstoppable force, Blair Channing Rae is your answer. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this conversation about resilience, friendship, purpose, and the power of a single Ripple to change lives.

Listen until the end and Ripple On!!!

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Ready to level up your brand and tap into the future of marketing?

Natalie Micale is a dynamic founder who goes all in—whether leading her company, mentoring entrepreneurs, or redefining what it means to build a personal brand in the digital age.

A proud Latina entrepreneur, Natalie started her career as a TV anchor and reporter in the Midwest, where she honed her ability to craft compelling narratives that captivate audiences. Her transition from television to the agency world was a strategic one. While serving as Head of Business Development at Evol Empire Creative, she gained a deep understanding of the ROI companies demand from their branding and marketing efforts.

That experience laid the foundation for Oh Hello Agency, a creative powerhouse she built from the ground up. What started as a brand innovation lab quickly became a full-scale creative firm, crafting high-impact brand strategies for clients across industries. Known for her bold, cutthroat approach to brand growth and her unwavering commitment to authenticity, Natalie has helped countless businesses and entrepreneurs elevate their influence through a multimedia-first approach.

In 2025, Oh Hello Agency was acquired by The Big Smoke Media Group, an Australian agency, solidifying Natalie’s reputation as a visionary in the branding and media landscape.

Natalie discussed what’s next for creative agencies, the rise of human-centric branding, and how AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini transform content creation and marketing strategy. Whether you’re working in a creative agency or just AI-curious, listen up! She also shares real talk on imposter syndrome, entrepreneurial mindset, and how content creation (3–4 posts a week) builds trust and visibility.

If you’re all about future-forward branding, this is a must-watch for crushing the marketing trends of 2025 and beyond. Hit play and get inspired!

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Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliemicale/

Visit Oh Hello's website: https://oh-hello.co

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What happens after winning a Super Bowl and two national championships?

Former Nebraska football star Tony Veland shares his journey from the field to the boardroom as the Director of Development for the University of Nebraska Foundation. For Tony, it doesn’t matter whether he’s in the sports arena or the boundless field of life. He is strongly committed to encouraging, imparting knowledge, and helping in any way he can.

For today’s episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Tony opens up about transitioning from a football athlete to a community leader. He also discusses why STEM education and engineering careers are crucial for the future, how companies must adapt to workforce development, and the value of mentorship and teamwork.

Tony’s passion for giving back is stronger than ever as he continues to mentor young athletes and professionals to achieve their dreams. He also serves on numerous nonprofit boards, building positive lasting change for those in the community. Bringing the discipline and lessons of sports to life, Tony is 100% an inspiring force and a role model for all!

This interview will surely leave an indelible mark on whoever gets to hear Tony’s message and legacy.

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Want to take your leadership to the next level?

Today’s episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast will help you uncover realizations and put them into action. This episode is the result of a Ripple with my long-time friend, Anne Grady, who introduced me to the amazing Jennifer Hutcheson, our special guest today. Like me, Jennifer Hutcheson is deeply fascinated with human behavior and connections, which made us get along quickly!

Jennifer Hutcheson is an executive and leadership coach with a background in industrial and organizational psychology. She shares her incredible journey from a 26-year career at Dell Technologies as an executive coach to a full-time entrepreneur. Jennifer explains why building strong networks is crucial, how executive coaching transforms leaders, and how understanding the “why” behind coaching makes all the difference.

We also touched on leadership challenges, the power of curiosity, and how data-driven coaching helps leaders grow. So, if you’re an aspiring leader, entrepreneur, or coach, this episode is full of insights you can’t afford to miss. Know what it really takes to lead with IMPACT.

Hit play now and take the next step in your leadership journey!

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Visit Jennifer's website: jenniferhutcheson.com

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What if I tell you the secret to success is getting more NOs instead of YESes? It’s not about avoiding rejection but embracing it. I’m telling you, you will learn from the best!

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we sit down with Andrea Waltz, an engaging speaker, business consultant, Founder of Courage Crafters Inc., and co-author of the groundbreaking book Go For No!

Together with Richard Fenton, Andrea Waltz solidified the core philosophy of Go For No!

Go for No! has sold over 500,000 copies and ranked in Amazon’s top 50 sales books for over 14 years. More good news? The much-awaited second installment of this book, Go For No! The Sequel will be released soon.

Tune in to The Ripple Effect Podcast as we discuss the story and inspiration behind the Go For No! book and its philosophy, how embracing the “no” mentality redefined businesses, how it helped sales professionals of all levels, and the areas of life in which you can apply this idea.

We will uncover the power of rejection and why failing more leads to winning bigger.

Are you ready to dive deep into it?

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Ever wonder how you can integrate the latest technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), into the job search process? Think no more.

Our special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast, career coach Chloe Spillane, has just launched her groundbreaking tools, Chloe AI and Resume Matcher. What are these tools, and how can you use them?

Chloe AI is a career coach (aka Chloe) in your pocket, specifically developed to help you with all things career — from resume-building to interview practices; you can rely on Chloe AI! Chloe AI is a GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) type of artificial intelligence. If you’re familiar with ChatGPT, you will have no problem using or navigating this tool. Listen to Chloe Spillane as she discusses how to use Chloe AI in ways you can’t imagine.

Try Chloe AI here: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67409583ab448191a794c43a96eb8bcd-chloe-ai-career-coach-customgpt

With years of experience as a career coach, Chloe Spillane understands the hardships of finding a new job — one of which is doom-scrolling through infinite job postings to see which one best fits you. That’s why Chloe built the Resume Matcher.

Resume Matcher analyzes the content of your resume, runs through the infinite data of open job postings, and provides you with a list of jobs you’ll likely get hired in. You will get a detailed spreadsheet containing information such as your rank in the listed job, salaries, necessary links, and more helpful details to simplify your job search!

Try Resume Matcher here: https://statuesque-eclair-638b2d.netlify.app

Chloe AI and the Resume Matcher are free as of this episode’s release. Don’t miss the chance to try them! Watch the full video for instructions on how to start with Chloe AI and the Resume Matcher.

You can also reach out to Chloe Spillane via her website and send her your feedback: https://www.chloecareers.com

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Let’s end Heart Month with an empowering story from a stroke survivor, former beauty queen, principal of School District U-46, fantabulous mom and wife, and a lightning bolt of energy and positivity — Natalie Poli.

Natalie is living her dream — basking in the spotlight and cheers of the crowd, confidently sharing her grace and talent as a Chicago Bulls dancer. She cared for her health and stayed physically active, yet something unexpected changed her life.

She was only 29 when she suffered from a stroke. Luckily, Natalie got immediate medical help when a police officer recognized the symptoms of stroke when he got into Natalie’s home.

Natalie’s road to recovery from her heart surgery has been challenging. It all happened while she was pursuing a Master’s Degree and caring for her nine-week-old and two-year-old children.

This experience awakened something inside Natalie. She made it her life’s purpose to educate, support, and inspire stroke survivors, their families, healthcare professionals, and organizations. She became the voice that tells you to listen to your body. She became the voice that created urgency for taking actionable steps to save lives.

Being crowned Mrs. Illinois and Mrs. Midwest International also gave Natalie a platform for heart health and stroke advocacy. Natalie further expanded her reach when she started a podcast called Stroke of Insight, where she interviewed individuals, families of survivors, and organizations to share their experiences and knowledge about the common enemy — stroke.

You will undeniably learn and realize a lot from this episode. So tune in to The Ripple Effect Podcast and prepare to get struck by Natalie’s contagious confidence, charm, and resilience. This video will leave you thinking, “If she can, I can.”

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If you suffered from stroke and other heart-related issues, know you’re not alone in the journey to recovery.

As mentioned by Natalie Poli in this video, you can reach out to these organizations for support:

American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/

Mended Hearts International: https://mendedhearts.org

Little Hearts: https://www.littlehearts.org

If you’re a medical professional who is passionate about heart health awareness, be a part of the PICS Society or The Pediatric & Congenital Interventional Cardiovascular Society:

https://www.picsymposium.com

Listen to Natalie’s Podcast called Stroke of Insight: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ztgq0MpG0L1CllmNnSljm?si=6eb5a70861b64786

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Imagine watching your favorite sport without hearing real-time, detailed descriptions of events. It feels like something’s missing, right? Play-by-play announcers add this unique element of excitement and energy surge as you cheer for your favorite team. You won’t be left out if you get distracted for a millisecond and miss an important part of the game. Even if you’re only listening on a radio, they have the magic to bring out vivid imaginations and keep your blood pumping.

As an avid sports fan who imitates these real-time announcements once in a while for fun, I am highly pumped and honored to say that we have the award-winning anchor, extraordinary sportscaster, and ESPN play-by-play announcer Alex Loeb in today’s episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast.

With more than 25 years of experience in sports broadcasting, Alex Loeb has covered games around the U.S., including massive events like the Super Bowl, and traveled with famous sports teams like the Miami Heat and more. He also hosted a daytime sports show in Austin, The Lowdown, on The Horn 104.9, which aired for over two years. To this day, Alex continues to let his love for sports resonate all over the globe as a play-by-play announcer for ESPN.

As we talk about his impressive track record, Alex shares how he discovered his love for broadcasting despite feeling lost in high school and not getting into college immediately. His story will encourage you to keep trying until you find a career that sparks joy.

Being a play-by-play announcer could be the dream job of many sports fans out there, but in this episode, Alex demystifies what an average fan doesn’t know about this job. He gave us an idea of how much training and effort he took to get into this field. If you’re aspiring to enter the world of sports as a play-by-play announcer like Alex, or you’re just curious, this episode is for you!

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