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It took a long time for Rae Ripple to see herself as an artist. For her, welding started out as an outlet. "I was just building and creating because I needed a place to go and let go."
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“I’m doing this for every single person that felt like they were nobody.”
As a teenager, Rae left her abusive home and experienced homelessness for several years before finding a new path forward. She tried everything from tow truck driving to fire-fighting. When she finally found welding, she found a passion that helped her chip away at all the pain she’d carried from her childhood. It’s that same passion that drives her to teach and inspire the next generation by showing them how far they can go with dedication and hard work.
Today, Rae is a welder, motorcycle stunt rider, TV personality, author, and master of many trades. But of all the titles she’s earned, mom is the one that keeps Rae pushing forward. Despite any obstacles, Rae chooses to stay positive, always looking ahead and focusing on setting an example for her kids and for “every single person that has felt like they were nobody.”
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