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Discover the hidden power within everyday actions! Join us as we explore how individuals with underestimated strength leave a lasting impact on their environments and the people around them. Are you ready to recognize your own potential?

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Motherhood & Self-Worth ft. Nikita Shah 🧠💙

Episode 2 | The Ripple Effect Show

Mental health isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. From overcoming her own struggles to becoming a certified mental health coach and published author, Nikita Shah is redefining self-worth, resilience, and healing.

💬 What Makes Nikita’s Journey So Powerful?

🔹 Breaking Mental Health Myths – Unpacking the misconceptions surrounding emotional well-being

🔹 Parenting with Mindfulness – The balance between motherhood and self-care

🔹 Writing for Healing – How her books, Dusky Vibes & In Our Stories We Live, empower readers

Episode 2 Highlights

🎭 From Struggles to Strength – Nikita shares her transformative journey toward self-acceptance

🧠 The Power of Self-Love – Practical insights on embracing emotional wellness

📖 Words That Heal – How storytelling fuels understanding and change

Watch the Full Episode Here: ▶️ The Ripple Effect Show – Ep 2: Nikita Shah

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Conversations with Branding Powerhouse Natalie Micale

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

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Everything you do matters. Like a pebble dropped into water, the ripple effects are far reaching. Your actions, attitudes and behaviors toward others can change a day, a week and even a life. Whether it's for the better, or not, is your choice. Be the good in the world. Show your light in the darkness. Be kinder than necessary. Kindness is free, but what it brings to everyone is immeasurable. You control you so be kinder than necessary today. You never know who will need it. #KindnessCounts #EverythingYouDoMatters #TheRippleEffect #TheButterflyEffect #WhatWeDoInLifeEchosInEternity #BeTheLight #BeTheDifference #BeKind #LifeLessons #MomTalk #SingleMom #SingleMomLife #TexasGirl #Over40 #GenX #Follow #Influencer https://www.instagram.com/p/CcS358ku7h6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Photo by @amivitale. This is a CALL OUT for girls that are between 15 to 25 years-old that are demonstrating leadership in her community. Apply for yourself or nominate someone you know for the @rippleeffectimages Forces of Nature Award. The winner will receive financial support, mentorship, and promotion of her projects. Deadline: July 15. Hurry! and click on the link in my profile! In this photo, @hindououmar collects water with the women of the village of Gouwa, Chad. At the age of 15, Hindou, a member of the Mbororo pastoralist community, founded the Association of Indigenous Peul Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT), an organization focused on rights and environmental protection. Since then, she has taken her work on behalf of indigenous peoples, women and the environment to the highest levels frequently addressing the @unitednations urging action. She received the 2019 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award by @uclaioes, a prize I'm proud to have nominated her for. I traveled to Chad with @rippleeffectimages to document Hindou's work. @natgeo @uclaioes @thephotosociety @nikonusa #PritzkerEnvironmentalGeniusAward #inspiring #inspiration #humanitarian #climatechange #mitigation #pritzkergeniusaward #globalwarming #adaption #mbororo #indigenous #indigneouspeople #nikonnofilter #nikonambassador #nikonlove #amivitale #globalwarming #climateemergency #climateadvocacy #climateadaption #therippleeffect #empathyiseverything (at Chad) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQHRRhVhUNT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This weeks betaing session is going well I think...

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The Ripple Effect shawl pattern is now available at Lovecrafts.com (possibly not until tomorrow though) and Cedarhillyarns.com (use code Nov15 at checkout for 15% off both pattern and yarn if you are so inclined). 😊 _______________________ #cedarhillyarns #cedarhillfarmcompany #therippleeffect #therippleeffectshawl #shawlpattern #knittingpattern #knittersoftheworld #instaknit #patterndesigner #indiedyedyarn #shawl #stripedshawl #laceshawl #byeravelry #walkawayfromravelry https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqSxfzpGkd/?igshid=17h84y1qdfoal

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The steps we take to lower our carbon footprint. Doing what is sustainable. Putting it into action. 🌱 #therippleeffect (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Pd_mmHc8L/?igshid=3vnl47qu1cvj

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Anxiety

On a recent trip, I became riddled with anxiety.

I couldn’t sleep, I couldn't eat, and I started to drown in the “I could have, I should have, I would have. Why didn’t I? I can’t. I want to.” 

It got a little out of control.

It ruined the vacation, not only for me, but for my family as well. The thing about anxiety is that she doesn’t ask permission to come hang out. She appears uninvited and rips through you with no rhyme or reason. She becomes a voice in your head, a knot in your stomach and the reason your eyes stay wide open and make your nights sleepless.

A good friend told me that anxiety is our bodies telling us that we need to do something. Anxiety is here to push us into motion. Anxiety is a calling card to pay attention to things you might have on the back burner or shoved behind the closed door.

A different friend said: “Your heart will crack open with anxiety because the things inside have to come out.” 

I don’t know about that. 

I do know it took me a while to get back into balance. I know we need to take anxiety seriously. We must listen to her and do something so that she does not come back harder next time. Anxiety does not like it when we do not pay attention. I say this as a person who is not often visited by anxiety, but when anxiety comes, she comes with a vengeance. I really don’t know how people tolerate her on a regular basis.

“Ms.,” he said. “I have been coming to your class since 2015.”

The class is an anger management class that I teach at Homeboy Industries.

“I have been in and out, locked up and out again. This shit is slow and hard.”

“Yes, it is,” I say. 

Someone says, ��That should be on a T-shirt about life. ‘Life is slow and hard.’” Everyone laughs. Then someone adds, “‘Anxiety is a motherfucker’ should be on the back of that shirt. Life is slow and hard, and anxiety is a motherfucker. Kinda’ sums it up, Ms. Doesn’t it?”

I smile and say, “Not really. You know, between the slow and the hard is beauty and joy.” 

“Okay, now you are talking like the self-help books,” he said to me.

“What do you have to say about anxiety, Ms.?” He waits for me to answer.

“She is a motherfucker,” I say. They all laugh. I typically don’t swear in class. My students do that more than enough. 

They are surprised by my answer. 

“Ms, what about anxiety? What can we do about it?” he asked again.

 “What do you do about it?” he asks. 

“I listen to her,” I responded.

“Don’t go doing that, Ms. Anxiety is like a bad Homie who comes to visit you, makes you feel like shit and then leaves you to question your fucking existence. My advice is ignore that fucking Homie. Know you’re better than that. Know you’ve made choices that have nothing to do with the Homie. I don’t know. Be careful of the Homies that pull you down.”

“No, no,” someone said. “Anxiety is the good Homies coming to say, ‘Motherfucker, get back on the path. Don’t stray. Do the right thing.’”

They all wait for me to weigh in on this.

“I’m getting anxious from this conversation,” I say and laugh. “I’m not sure if anxiety is good or bad.” I pause. “She is kind of a constant that comes and goes,” I tell them.

“Honestly,” I add, “sadly, I don’t have deep advice. I do know that we must listen to her.”

“Fuck that!” someone says. “Ignore it! Say, ‘Hey, I see you. I got you,’ and then figure out what the fuck you’re gonna do about all of the shit, then fucking go do it. It’s like the dude said. Life is fucking slow and fucking hard. That’s the T-shirt. Life is hard. Life is slow. Goddamn anxiety! She is a motherfucker.”

I stand there and think to myself: I don’t have deep wisdom about all of this. I wish I did.

I tell them how I, too, struggle with sleepless nights. They find that hard to believe. I promise them I do. Oh yes, I do. I share with them that I try to breathe, to meditate.

I do all the things they say will help. I’m not huge on medication, but some people swear by it. “What I do know,” I tell them, “is to lean into the people that are close to me. I know that I am lucky to have a village that I can cry, kvetch and share my burdens with.” I teach my class what the word “kvetch” means. They say, “That’s Jewish for bitching. It’s like ketchup and bitch together,” someone says.

I add, “The people who love me remind me of who I am, they tell me that I am more than that annoying anxiety bitch who comes to visit.” 

Again, they love that I use a curse word.

My beloved older brother, who is my safe place to fall apart and the collector of my tears, always tells me, “Nomsalach, remember what John Lennon said, ‘Everything will be okay in the end. If it is not okay, it is not the end.’

I share this with my students. They think that’s funny. Funny and deep.

I tell them to breathe and talk to someone who loves them.

I tell them to think of one thing they can do to take action. Action might not make anxiety leave, but it will definitely make it harder for her to stay.

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Dive into the ripple effect of underestimated strength! Discover the strength that lies within. Make waves with us: New episode out now!

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Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes: Jazz Sethi’s Inspiring Journey

Episode 4 | Against All Odds | The Ripple Effect Show

The battle against Type 1 diabetes isn't merely treating numbers it's shattering perceptions, fighting for change, and deriving power through the struggle. Jazz Sethi exemplifies that purpose, reframing her individual diagnosis into an international movement toward awareness, knowledge, and empowerment with Diabesties. Pushing Boundaries Through Advocacy Jazz's journey isn't just about living with diabetes — it's about rewriting the narrative. Diagnosed at age 13, she refused to let the disease dictate her life. Instead, she became a global champion, breaking down myths and establishing an inclusive atmosphere that honors empowerment over limitation. Episode Highlights

💡 Beyond the Diagnosis Jazz is walking us through the early challenges of Type 1 diabetes and how she was able to shift a lifetime disease into a cause-based mission.

🌍 Creating a Ripple Effect Through Diabesties, Jazz is fighting for easier access to insulin, inclusive medicine, and advocacy campaigns that are busting stigmas regarding diabetes.

🩺 A Voice with a Vision a Ripple Effect Through Diabesties, Jazz is battling for streamlined access to insulin, inclusive medication, and activism campaigns that are breaking stigmas around diabetes.

🎭 Health & Art Intersect As a choreographer, Jazz brings creativity to advocacy, demonstrating that diabetes doesn’t restrict passion it ignites it.

🌟 Breaking the Stigma Jazz talks stereotypes surrounding Type 1 diabetes and just how life-changing conversations can be.

Watch the Full Episode Here: ▶️ The Ripple Effect Show — Ep 4 : jazz Sethi

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The Ripple Effect You make me feel like I can do anything Heavily music on guitar strings My heart for you not only beats Because all of the struggle’s wrinkles But you let me heart ripple. Chaotic, elastic, plastic passion Drinking form haters glass flaks I find myself, asking myself why don’t I believe in myself Remembering when I was in physical and mental bad health But you pulled me from my own personal hell. Repeating the swarms of swears and the illegible smears Of who I would become when I never knew myself. And I started to believe it undoubting so Falling to the break of failure You make me feel like I can do anything Heavily music on guitar strings My heart for you not only beats Because all of the struggle’s wrinkles But you let me heart ripple. But you… you were there Shattered the existence of a soul That was beaten, battered and controlled Tatted by what I could not do And the ones who eat weaken souls You stood by me and wept with me And though my breath was slowed You slowed your down with control Letting your heart cords ripple Resting my musical instrumental sound And it was because of you I found myself again And my voice was not lost But I found love though this breakdown Because your heart did not pound And your bad did not cripple But you used it, your love And your heart did ripple. #poemsofinstagram #therippleeffect #musical #gutair #mentalhealth #intrumental #batteredhearts #personalhell (at Fargo, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAUDKIhVXl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Life After Football: A Champion’s Next Chapter

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 his transition from football to business. He also discusses why STEM education and engineering careers are crucial for the future, how companies must adapt to workforce development and changing expectations, and the value of mentorship, teamwork, and leadership lessons from sports.

Tony’s passion for giving back is stronger than ever as he continues to mentor young athletes and professionals to achieve their dreams. He is 100% an inspiring force and a role model for all!

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💧Ripple with Tony Veland

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[nicsplace]

To say that we are huge nerds and geeks over here is an understatement, and we are proud of that fact! We love Star Wars and, yes, we celebrate May the Fourth. I'm raising my kids right and have taught them the ways of the Force and all about Narnia, Middle Earth, Hogwarts, the Doctor and about boldly going where no man has gone before. Like mother, like kids! LOL! Happy Star Wars Day! #StarWars #MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay #HappyStarWarsDay #HappyMayTheFourth #TheForce #MayTheForceBeWithYou #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #WeAreAFamilyOfGeeks #Nerds #Celebrate #FamilyOfNerds #FamilyOfGeeks #ProudOfIt #TomorrowIsRevengeOfTheFifth #RevengeOfTheFifth #TheRippleEffect #TheButterflyEffect #MommyIsANerd #MommyIsAGeek #ButOnlyInTheBestWays https://www.instagram.com/p/CdI9eqbuyMo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Photo by @amivitale. People disperse after a ceremonial dance while children look on in the village of Gouwa, about a hundred miles north of the capital of NíDjamena, Chad. There is no television here, no electricity and probably because of this, the art of storytelling, dance and culture is an important celebration of life for the Mbororo people. They are nomadic pastoralists and travel during the wet season, following the rains from the south to the north. Groups of several dozen relatives, including children and elders, travel on foot, donkey or camel, and stay at each grazing spot only for a couple of days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was in Chad on behalf of @rippleeffectimages capturing the work of @hindououmar, a member of the Mbororo community, who is working to harness the centuries of wisdom and weather-predicting techniques held by the community, to adapt to the impact of climate change. @hindououmar recently received the 2019 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award by @uclaioes, a prize I'm proud to have nominated her for. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @conservationorg @photography.for.good @natgeo @natgeoimagecollection @thephotosociety @nikonusa #PritzkerEnvironmentalGeniusAward #inspiring #inspiration #humanitarian #wisdom #climatechange #mitigation #pritzkergeniusaward #globalwarming #adaption #mbororo #indigenous #indigneouspeople #nikonnofilter #nikonlove #globalwarming #climateemergency #climateadvocacy #climateadaption #therippleeffect #rippleeffectimages #rippleeffect (at Chad) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UhkhKhUhv/?igshid=1nt1719owjr0n