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The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperThe Ups and Downs of Podcasting | The Ripple Effect Podcast Solo EpisodeBeing 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 fantas...2025-06-0332 min
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperLisa Ramirez is Helping People Get Jobs with Purpose | The Ripple Effect PodcastAre 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 helping people...2025-05-131h 11
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperInside the Life of a Social Media Influencer & Navy Veteran | Blair Channing Rae's InterviewGet 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 plat...2025-04-291h 04
The Owner Insite Construction PodcastThe Role of the Owner in Construction: Episode 1 - Beyond Writing Checks – Redefining the Owner’s RoleWelcome to Episode 1 of The Role of the Owner in Construction, a podcast series that redefines what it really means to lead a successful construction project. Hosted by Steve Harper, CEO and Founder of Owner Insite, this episode dives into a much-needed conversation: the owner’s role isn’t just about signing checks—it’s about steering vision, managing risk, and holding teams accountable. In “Beyond Writing Checks,” Steve challenges the outdated perception of passive ownership and outlines what it takes to be a proactive, effective leader in construction. From real-world anecdotes to strategic insights, this episode is your cras...2025-03-1737 minThe Owner Insite Construction PodcastLeadership is a Contact Sport: Joseph Rockett - Construction Project Manager, Irving ISDAnother incredible guest joins us for an insight-packed Leadership Is A Contact Sport episode. Tune in as Owner Insite’s CEO, Steve Harper, interviews Joseph Rockett, the Construction Project Manager at Irving ISD. With a wide range of experiences encompassing Architecture and Education, Joseph Rockett offers the best of both worlds. Why keep watching? Steve and Joseph discussed pressing matters such as having a clear vision for school districts and finding your “tribe” to create a harmonious working process for overall success. Don’t miss out on gaining valuable information from another brilliant mind! If you...2025-03-1224 min
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperEmbracing Rejection with Andrea WaltzWhat 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...2025-03-111h 04
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperInto the World of Sports: Alex Loeb’s Life as an ESPN Play-by-Play AnnouncerImagine 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 hi...2025-02-191h 20
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperTRUTHS About Workplace Dynamics with Dr. Todd DewettIf 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 lever...2025-02-0555 min
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper2024 Wrapped: The Ripple Effect with Steve Harper Podcast RecapAs we wrap up the year, let’s take a moment to look back at all the remarkable faces, voices, and lessons that graced The Ripple Effect with Steve Harper podcast stage. Everyone can share, but not everyone can inspire. It takes a truly exceptional person to possess the courage to share and the story to inspire. I’m proud to say we met many of these people this year! We’ve learned from experts in their respective fields, and people with one-of-a-kind stories have uplifted us. If knowledge is money, we’ll be Billionaires! This...2024-12-2735 min
Beyond The Script : Career Strategy For TV and Film WritersThe One About Networking?Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not only technique. It's not just connections. Those are important, but it's really about navigating what's INSIDE YOU. How do you manage the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? You've learned how to put words on the page, but no one taught you to live the life of a writer through the ups and downs. On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and t...2024-06-141h 13Beyond The Script : Career Strategy For TV and Film WritersThe One About Steve HarperOn The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, Nick interviews Steve - to learn about his creative journey as a TV writer, playwright and actor, his thoughts about writing and his writing coaching process. Steve talks about growing up in New York, when he first entered the industry, his stellar education and the best writing advice he ever received (from Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman). Rate the show wherever you listen and tell yo...2024-04-2637 minBeyond The Script : Career Strategy For TV and Film WritersThe One About Nick JobeOn The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, co-host mysteries are revealed! For the first time, Steve interviews Nick - to find out about his creative life as a writer and an actor, his writing philosophy, and what makes writing material pop. Nick talks about his family connection to the NFL, his love of plays, and singing, his adventure working with David Fincher and Gary Oldman on Mank, and how he started working with writers...2024-04-2035 minBeyond The Script : Career Strategy For TV and Film WritersThe One With Winnie HolzmanOn The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, Steve and Nick visit with playwright, screenwriter and showrunner Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life ). Winnie talks about The two-part Wicked movie, her play, Choice, going back to writing class, finding focus and bravery in facing the page, and putting all other things aside for the sake of the work. Send in your comments and questions about writing, this episode, or anything (writing-wise) to: ...2024-04-1353 min