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 helping people get jobs through innovation, adaptability, and deep empathy for job seekers and employers. This conversation explores the evolving job market, from the rise of AI in hiring to the importance of client success and user experience. Lisa discusses how Indeed’s pay-for-performance model and commitment to customer impact are transforming how employers find talent and job seekers navigate opportunities. We also unpack how to lead with intention, the role of empathy in business, and what organizations can do to engage the younger and older workforce.&nbsp; Lisa’s perspective offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Indeed’s mission and culture create Ripple Effects across industries and generations. So, if you’re ready to rethink what a successful career can look like and how to align your energy with meaningful work, this is the episode for you!&nbsp; &nbsp; Connect with Lisa Ramirez on LinkedIn &nbsp; Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram:  Facebook:  X:  Website:  Be a Patron:  Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond:  To inquire about Steve Harper's availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact . #lisaramirez #indeed #futureofwork #careeradvice #jobsearch2025 #clientsuccess #therippleeffectpodcast #steveharper #leadership #workwithpurpose #careerchange #womenintech &nbsp;

Lisa Ramirez is Helping People Get Jobs with Purpose | The Ripple Effect Podcast

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 voice as a podcast host and what it means to improve through small, consistent efforts. I’ll serve you truths about embracing authenticity, overcoming the fear of being on camera, and learning how to be a great interviewer, even when I thought I had no clue what I was doing. For content creators, entrepreneurs, aspiring podcasters, or just someone trying to do meaningful work when nobody’s watching, I hope this solo episode inspires you to keep going! Podcasting, for me, has become more than just a mic and a message. It became about inspiring people by making them realize their real impact on the world. It’s a Ripple Effect that continues to grow, one authentic conversation at a time. If you’re new here, welcome to the journey. And if you’ve been riding this wave with me for a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ripple On!!!&nbsp; &nbsp; Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram:  Facebook:  X:  Website: &nbsp; Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list:  Be a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SteveHarper&nbsp; Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond:  To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact . &nbsp; #podcastjourney #therippleeffectpodcast #solopodcast #authenticstorytelling #startsmalldreambig #creatorlife #entrepreneurmindset #selfgrowth #contentcreatortips

The Ups and Downs of Podcasting | The Ripple Effect Podcast Solo Episode

(Intro)
Yeah…
I see what you’re doin’.
But we don’t vibe like that. Nah.

⸻

(Verse 1)
I don’t need your platitudes, keep ’em in your mouth,
Every “you’re so dope” got a favor underneath the shout.
You wanna ride the wave? Better learn to swim,
‘Cause I ain’t handin’ out boats just to boost your win.

Fake praise, thin veil — I see through it all,
Tryna climb my ladder, waitin’ on me to fall.
You drop names, flex ties like that impress,
But your truth’s missin’ — that’s the real address.

⸻

(Chorus)
Don’t kiss up, speak up — who are you really?
Don’t play smooth if your vibe ain’t feelin’ freely.
You want to link, build, break bread — I believe it…
But only when we stand side by side. Keep it even.
Yeah — keep it even.
Not above, not beneath — keep it even.
Truth over tactics, real over reach,
When you’re you and I’m me, that’s when we preach.

⸻

(Verse 2)
You don’t gotta bow, don’t gotta break form,
We’re all flawed kings tryna weather our own storms.
But flattery ain’t loyalty, charm ain’t soul,
You wanna earn trust? Let your silence hold gold.

Don’t mold to fit me — that’s a mask I don’t need,
I want roots, not weeds tryna mimic a seed.
We could build, could spark, could birth somethin’ bold,
But it’s gotta be real — not a version you sold.

⸻

(Chorus)
Don’t kiss up, speak up — who are you really?
Don’t play smooth if your vibe ain’t feelin’ freely.
You want to link, build, break bread — I believe it…
But only when we stand side by side. Keep it even.
Yeah — keep it even.
Not above, not beneath — keep it even.
Truth over tactics, real over reach,
When you’re you and I’m me, that’s when we preach.

⸻

(Bridge / Breakdown)
Stop mirrorin’ my moves like it’s flattery magic,
I need bold, not plastic, not passive dramatic.
I’m not your ladder, not your shortcut lane,
We walk parallel or not at all — that’s the game.

⸻

(Outro)
So keep the gloss, keep the gloss,
I want grit with a cause.
We might shine, we might rise —
But only if it’s ours.

Keep It Even

I’ve been telling you that I’m leveling up this podcast. Today’s episode proves it!&nbsp; I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Sophie Mazzaro, a world-renowned mural artist, sneaker customizer, and creative force whose journey is anything but ordinary. From her roots as a German exchange student in Texas to painting the now-iconic Kobe Bryant mural on the Venice Beach Pier, Sophie’s story is a masterpiece. Every connection she made along the way contributed to the stunning tapestry of her artistic journey. As I interview Sophie Mazzaro for The Ripple Effect Podcast, she opens up about her early days growing up in Berlin, her move to LA to chase an acting dream, and how that world led her straight into the life of a full-time artist and entrepreneur. Despite growing up with parents in the IT industry, Sophie went in the opposite direction and pursued the creative route. She’s worked on custom sneakers, tattooed incredible pieces, and painted massive murals, including one from the 72nd floor of the tallest building in LA.&nbsp; What blew me away was Sophie’s unfiltered honesty about the artistic grind: how she navigates creative burnout and the realities behind the “starving artist” perspective. We talk about the emotional story behind her Kobe Bryant tribute, building a business around her art, and her bold new chapter living in Wyoming, painting breathtaking wildlife pieces inspired by her surroundings. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to turn art into a business, what it’s like to be a mural artist, or how to make it as a creative, this episode will empower you. This isn’t just another artist interview. This is the story of a woman unapologetically forging her own path, one brushstroke at a time. Listen and get inspired by one of the most creative and driven artists of our time. This is Sophie Mazzaro, and this is her Ripple Effect. PS. Wait for the surprising announcement from Sophie Mazzaro in the end! &nbsp; Ripple with Sophie Mazzaro Instagram:  &nbsp; Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram:  Facebook:  X:  Website:  Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list:  Be a Patron:  Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond:  To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact . &nbsp; #sophiemazzaro #rippleeffectpodcast #kobebryantmural #muralartist #femaleartist #streetart #customsneakers #artentrepreneur #creativejourney #artistinterview #artinspiration #wyomingartist #californiasober #fromgermanywithart #artistlife #womeninart #createwithoutlimits #artpodcast #behindtheart

Turn Your Art Into Business featuring Sophie Mazzaro | The Ripple Effect Podcast

This song connects me with the energy and humbleness
 of Mother Earth

Me and mother earth

Ecstatic Dance Set, Sankalpa, with Cacao Ceremony with Ram in Berlin

ALIO - Ecstatic Dance - Sankalpa 31.05.2025

To snooze around the fire

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Free!

Drifting

Aakhri Bosa- आख़िरी बोसा -آخری بوسہ 
Lyrics By
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"Aakhri Bosa (The Last Kiss)" unveils a mother’s raw sorrow and a land scarred by hunger and loss. It’s a fierce cry, shattering the silence, railing against the agony of enduring pain.
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Voice &Music  By Generative AI
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Aakhri Bosa- आख़िरी बोसा -آخری بوسہ

The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint analyses the gaps behind the digital divide—spanning infrastructure, affordability, skills, and policy—to estimate that achieving universal, meaningful connectivity will require $2.6 to $2.8 trillion in investment, including $1.5 to $1.7 trillion for infrastructure and nearly $1 trillion to improve affordability.
 
In this edition of ITU Technologized, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin discusses the human side of those numbers and shares how the report can be put into practice in country-level planning to accelerate digital progress for the one-third of humanity currently offline.

Interviewer: Maximillian Jacobson-Gonzalez

For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int

ITU Technologized: Connecting Humanity - interview with the ITU SG

Artists : Britney Houston (Lotta Isopuro & RaHis)
Location : Anna Paulowna
Event : Ankleideraum Festival 2025
Stage name : The Forest

Dearest wonderful techno leute,

Last weekend the fields of Anna Paulowna were most certainly alive with the sound of music!!! We might have modified the DNA of the local frogspawn with our beats and vibrations 🐸🧬👹 A humangous appreciation to the hosts Mark & Sil and everybody involved!!! THANK YOU ♥️ 

We cant wait to scare the wildlife away with you next year 🩰🫶🏻🎠☠️😈 

A big kiss,
Lotta & Corne

Britney Houston @ The Forest, Ankleideraum Festival 2025

Artists : Britney Houston (Lotta Isopuro & RaHis)
Location : De FIK, RADION Studios (Amsterdam)
Event : Special B-Day set ADE promo recording

Britney Houston. Who the hell is that?
 
You have no idea, but you know it’s bound to be something good. 
Since Whitney’s got the groove, and Britney the moves. It’s an act where menacingly filthy beats meet class and pizazz. 

Where the driving bass embraces you so terrifyingly tight that you’ll want to call your mom to come and pick you up. It’s an act that makes the hills of your soul come alive with the sound of music. And call in sick on Monday morning.

The very moment Corné van der Heijden (Sceptical C / RaHis) and Lotta Isopuro met for the first time, they ended up in a relentless four hour B2B session. During that set the laws of metaphysics were challenged and techno vows were made for life. It was clear that this masterly Curaçaoan and quirky Finn were surfing the waveforms on the same wavelength from the get-go. From that day on where ever they go, they create melty and sweaty disco alchemy so powerful together that it realignes the molecules in your body. And now, let their music speak for itself.

Britney Houston @ De FIK, RADION Studios - Special BDay set

CYZZ Closing the Tree House @ Larimer lounge 10/18/2025.

Neongraue Wonderbox 2025-10-25

Brand new and heavy bass meditation straight outa mi Dub Forge! “Inna Di Soundsystem Session” by Earthical Mind brings roots vibration and electronic dub fire – fi heal di mind and make di people move in unity and joy. 🔥💚  © 2025 by Earthical Mind

Inna Di Soundsystem Session - Earthical Mind Dub

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Arjan is a Dutch hangdrum player of heartsongs. His music helps you to ground, open up and connect with yourself. He plays intuitive while connecting with events in his life and with his authenticity. His music is based on the power of simplicity.

#Bengaluru Based
#Photographer
#Filmmaker
#Lyricist
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Roots reggae & dub with heart and soul.
Warm, analog sounds blend with profound lyrics about nature, love, society, and the journey to oneself.
My music is meant to inspire reflection, give courage, and spread positive vibes.
Each song is a journey into the inner world and at the same time a glimpse at what connects us all.
All tracks are self-produced.
Thanks for listening – stay chill and let the vibes carry you.

Roots-Reggae & Dub mit Herz und Seele.
Warme, analoge Sounds verbinden sich mit tiefgründigen Texten über Natur, Liebe, Gesellschaft und den Weg zu sich selbst.
Meine Musik soll zum Nachdenken anregen, Mut machen und positive Vibes verbreiten.
Jeder Song ist eine Reise in die eigene Innenwelt und zugleich ein Blick auf das, was uns alle verbindet und sie sind alle in Eigenproduktion entstanden.
Danke, dass du reinhörst – bleib entspannt und lass dich von den Vibes tragen.

A Berlin based DJ.

Born in Iran, ALIO discovered his passion for music at a young age when he started playing the piano. As he grew older, he became interested in other oriental instruments. This inspired him to dive deeper into the world of music.

ALIO's journey with electronic music began in 2021 after moving to Berlin, where he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant scene and began exploring diverse styles. Today, he crafts a distinctive soundscape of upbeat and energetic Afro and Latin House with oriental elements, weaving driving rhythms, organic textures, and blissful energy into every set. His music is a celebration of movement and connection, creating dance floor experiences that are both powerful and uplifting.

Past and Future Gigs:
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🎧 2025:
20.09.2025 Whoriental Festival | Berlin, Germany
18.10.2025 Pinky Promise | Berlin, Germany
15.08.2025 Kashay | Dresden, Germany
10.08.2025 Neulich | Berlin, Germany
03.08.2025 Mogli The Art Car, Kiez Burn Festival | Berlin, Germany
02.08.2025 Saunacious Spa, Kiez Burn Festival | Berlin, Germany
26.07.2025 Ecstatic Dance | Berlin, Germany
21.06.2025 Private Party | Berlin, Germany
14.06.2025 Bum Bum Festival | Berlin, Germany
31.05.2025 Ecstatic Dance | Berlin, Germany
24.05.2025 90Mil | Berlin, Germany
08.05.2025 Secret Underground Party | Tehran, Iran
04.04.2025 Kitkat | Berlin, Germany

🎧 2024:
05.10.2024 Schloss Dornnurg | Gommern, Germany
28.09.2024 Birgit & Bier | Berlin, Germany
05.09.2024 Rising Spirits (Ecstatic Dance) | Berlin, Germany
30.08.2024 Cohesion Festival | Poland
18.08.2024 Motion Lab | Berlin, Germany
25.07.2024 Weddival | Poland
29.06.2024 Villa Kuriosum | Berlin, Germany
22.06.2024 Musotopia, Kiez Burn Festival | Berlin, Germany
21.06.2024 Kunst Kunts, Kiez Burn Festival | Berlin, Germany
21.06.2024 Saunacious Spa, Kiez Burn Festival | Berlin, Germany
20.06.2024 Tiki Zaloon, Kiez Burn Festival | Berlin, Germany
15.06.2024 Beate Uwe | Berlin, Germany
31.05.2024 Motion Lab | Berlin, Germany
24.05.2024 90Mil | Berlin, Germany
06.04.2024 Birgit & Bier | Berlin, Germany
23.03.2024 Kater Noster | Innsbruck, Austria
01.02.2024 Kitkat (Prisma Bar) | Berlin, Germany
16.01.2024 heSAWyou Podcast | CDMX, Mexico
15.01.2024 Herr Tlacuache | Oaxaca, Mexico

🎧 2023:
28.10.2023 Holzmarkt | Berlin, Germany
14.10.2023 Sin Village | Berlin, Germany
09.09.2023 Cohesion Festival | Buchberg, Germany
02.09.2023 Sin Village | Berlin, Germany
22.07.2023 Tutowpia Festival | Tutow , Germany
14.07.2023 Moonli Festival |  Lipno, Poland
16.06.2023 P61 Gallery | Berlin, Germany
08.06.2023 Rising Spirits (Ecstatic Dance) | Berlin, Germany
25.05.2023 Rising Spirits (Ecstatic Dance) | Berlin, Germany
21.05.2023 Snake Oil (Private Party) | Berlin, Germany
12.05.2023 AVA Club | Berlin, Germany
05.05.2023 Urban Spree | Berlin, Germany
02.04.2023 Café Kotti | Berlin, Germany
22.03.2023 Crack Bellmer | Berlin, Germany

🎧 2022:
21.09.2022 Crack Bellmer | Berlin, Germany

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Biography :
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The Antillean Artist Corne Van Der Heijden, hailing from Curacao N.A., was nurtured in an environment rich in various musical styles that continue to flow through his veins, defining his sound today. His journey into DJing commenced at the age of 12 when he became captivated by the art of playing vinyl. At 18, he transitioned to Eindhoven, in The Netherlands, for his studies, believing this would signify the end of his musical pursuits. Contrary to this belief, it marked the beginning of a remarkable new chapter, leading him to embrace his passion for electronic music. 

His musical journey has garnered significant attention, and his extensive collection of released and unreleased original tracks has established him as a highly sought-after DJ for various events, whether utilising digital vinyl or performing live. This multifaceted artist is poised to energise numerous dance floors. His musical style is profoundly engaging, traversing genres from house to techno, interwoven with classic influences, consistently retaining an underground allure that is entrancing. He emphasises the importance of connecting with his audience, as he believes that the true value of music lies in the collective experience it creates.

QUOTATION OF THE ARTIST
“We are the transitional generation. This is our dance. Thank you for the gift of sound, vibrations and all those that make it happen. I love every second I spend dancing to any beat that fills my heart, special thanks to you that feels the same and danced by my side. It’s nearly time to play and set the date, great vibes and sick beats coming soon. Dance, Love and be Happy”

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Labels :
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Kucera Rec. // Platinium Rec. // Gobsmacked Rec. // Extorsion Group Rec. // Mastertraxx // Gayle San Rec.(GSR) // Naked Lunch // TMMR // BassAssault Rec // Elektrax Rec // 
Flatlife Rec. // Red Section // Dec Records // Plastiq // Audio Autopsy // Elmart Rec.// Common Good // EchoDeluxe Rec. // Darkletvm Rec. // Keep On Techno Rec.//Burn-Audio // 
Trust Recordings
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Supported By :
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Viper XXl, Ortin Cam, Frank Kvitta, Alex Kvitta, Mike Drama, DJ Hi-Shock, Go Diva!, Dot Chandler (Fernanda Martins), Patrick DSP, Submerge, Dj Mr. Jones, 
Manuel Orf, Rolf Mulder, Gayle San, Sven Wittekind, Luke Creed, Diarmaid O'meara, DJ Artek, Vegim, A.Paul, Oliver Kucera, Spark Taberner, Boris Ross, 
Concrete DJ's just to name a few.

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References :
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MYSTERYLAND
We Are Back Festival / BACKTOGETHER AME
Amsterdam Dance Event
Dutch Design Week 
Tresor (DE) 
MUTE (BG)
Decibel Outdoor
So What Festival
Ruhr in Love (DE)
Dommelvallei / PACT / KING-S
Zodiak Commune
Basstraxx
Fuck You Were From Eindhoven
Switch
Rewired
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For Bookings contact :
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» FOR ALL EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL BOOKINGS CONTACT
E-Mail : scepticalc.official@gmail.com
E-Mail : scepticalc@hotmail.com

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ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

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