Pam Rankel’s Journey to Loss and Healing
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
Release Date: 12/13/2024
Conversations with Branding Powerhouse Natalie Micale
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
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...
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Life After Football: A Champion’s Next Chapter
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
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...
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Why Great Leaders Invest in Coaching: Jennifer Hutcheson's Expert Advice
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
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...
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Embracing Rejection with Andrea Waltz
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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...
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Revolutionary Job Search Tools: Chloe AI and Resume Matcher
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
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...
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Heart Month Special: Conversations with Stroke Survivor Natalie Poli
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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...
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Into the World of Sports: Alex Loeb’s Life as an ESPN Play-by-Play Announcer
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
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...
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TRUTHS About Workplace Dynamics with Dr. Todd Dewett
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If learning is your life-long commitment and passion, prepare to be astounded because today’s special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast takes knowledge-sharing to a whole new level. Dr. Todd Dewett worked as a consultant at Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young but later realized he didn’t fit the traditional corporate setting. He then earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior at Texas A&M University and jumped right into teaching. After years in the classroom, he retired early at 42, but he never left his passion for education. Dr. Todd Dewett shares how he leveraged the...
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Hacking Creativity with Best-Selling Author Todd Henry
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Creative people bring color to an otherwise lifeless and monotonous workplace. They lie at the heart and core of many companies and organizations. How can you keep their innovative spark burning? How can you be the leader that creative people need? Best-selling Author, International Speaker, and “arms dealer for creative leaders,” Todd Henry graces The Ripple Effect Podcast with his captivating insights and approach to creativity. Todd Henry is the author of seven critically acclaimed books — The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, Daily Creative, The Motivation Code, The...
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From Desk Jobs to Real Estate Extraordinaire: The Story of Randi Zucker
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You may be working for someone else today and be the powerful boss that you are tomorrow. The possibilities are endless, and today’s guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast is a walking example. I know you’re a busy person filled with dreams and ambitions. While you do today’s tasks, plug in your earphones and listen to The Ripple Effect Podcast! It’s your host, Steve Harper, with our special guest, real estate extraordinaire Randi Zucker. ____________________________________________ Randi Zucker’s early career experience revolved around internet marketing, e-commerce, and...
info_outlineLife challenges us in different ways. While some seem to sail smoothly through life in a breeze, others are met by one tumultuous storm after another. Hang tight because today’s special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast will take us on an emotional cruise through life and all its sides — the good and the ugly. After listening to her story, our special guest will restore your faith in humanity.
So, who’s our awe-inspiring guest?
Pam Rankel shares a deeply personal and inspiring story of overcoming tragedy, loss, and the journey to healing. Having faced unimaginable hardships, she recounts the pivotal moments of her life that turned pain into strength, transforming a story of sorrow into one of resilience.
Pam Rankel has experienced things that no one in this world deserves to. She survived s**ual abuse from a doctor in an unsupervised appointment and physical abuse from a person who’s supposed to love and protect her — her husband. After freeing herself from this abusive relationship, she tried to dip her toe into the dating pool. Instead of finding the love she deserves, she experiences the anxiety-inducing feeling of being pursued by a dangerous stalker. Pam also has to endure the grief that comes with losing a son in labor and another son, Micheal, in an accident.
“I’ve always wished I could have saved my own children, but I couldn’t. Maybe, though, I could save someone else’s,” Pam said.
Pam Rankel saved a young man’s life by donating her healthy kidney. The donee, Cole Derry, is the same age as her surviving son, Ryan.
Pam’s inspiring story was featured on several media platforms, such as the Vancouver Sun and Global News, and is in the talks for a film adaptation.
After all Pam has been through, she found her way back to joy, compassion, humor, and gratitude. She is now on a quest to help others with similar experiences overcome abuse, grief, addiction, and trauma through “A Course in Miracles” life coaching.
Pam is a real-life superhero, and I’m so thankful to have met her. She has inspired me in so many ways, and I strongly believe that the world deserves to hear her story.
Read more about Pam Rankel's story: https://globalnews.ca/news/9382600/bc-woman-kidney-donation-stranger/
Support Pam Rankel and check out her coaching website: https://whatyoucanbecome.com/about-pam/