Inside the Life of a Social Media Influencer & Navy Veteran | Blair Channing Rae's Interview
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
Release Date: 04/29/2025
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper
Technology grows and spreads like wildfire. Today, you’re at peace knowing that your business operates through the latest tech and trends. But what about tomorrow? Are you sure you’re using the right tools to grow your business? If your mind’s filled with more questions than answers after that intro, then it’s your lucky day. Our special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast will enlighten us about up-to-date digital marketing tools and strategies. Our guest is none other than Jen Lehner, an Ohio-based Digital Marketing & System Strategist and the founder of . Her enthusiasm for...
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Being a podcaster is easy. You just have to talk nonstop and pour your heart out in front of a mic, right? Wrong. Welcome to a very real and raw solo episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. I’m Steve Harper, and today, I’m pulling back the curtain on my podcast journey, from awkward first episodes and painful feedback to moments of personal growth. If you’ve ever started something with zero experience and are unsure if anyone would care, you need to hear this. Listening to someone else’s stories and experiences is a fantastic way to learn. So, in this episode, I will share how I found my...
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From the moment our conversation began, I knew this episode would be something special. Meghan Potter brings the kind of energy that lights a fire in your soul. If you’ve ever felt called to do more, lead with purpose, or rise to your potential but weren’t sure how to take that first step, this is the wake-up call you’ve been waiting for. Meghan Potter is a leadership development coach and founder of Lead Like a Lady Coaching, where she helps new and aspiring managers build the skills and confidence to lead thriving teams. With over a decade of experience in the tourism industry and a...
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Are you feeling uncertain about your next career move or overwhelmed by the state of the job market in 2025? In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, we engage in a powerful conversation with Lisa Ramirez, Senior Vice President of Operations and Client Success at Indeed. In her role, she focuses on operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as building scalable systems and processes, helping employers meet their hiring goals. She joined Indeed in 2019 as Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer. Lisa shares her unique journey, offering firsthand insight into how Indeed is...
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What if the best leaders aren’t the ones who always have the answers, but the ones who know how to ask the right questions? Learn from the incredible Angela Pappas in this unforgettable episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast! This conversation will leave you rethinking everything you know about career growth, team building, and what real leadership looks like today. Angela’s journey is anything but ordinary. From leading software developers in cold data centers to building high-performing teams at Tesla and Palo Alto Networks, she’s seen firsthand how empathy, emotional intelligence (EQ),...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
info_outlineGet 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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