The Tinted Visionary with Steve Rippin
The Tinted Visionary with Steve Rippin is an honest, uplifting podcast about happiness, individuality, and finding strength through difficult chapters of life. Steve draws on his own experiences with bullying, mental health challenges, and personal growth. Through real stories and thoughtful advice, he offers simple ideas to help listeners feel understood, hopeful, and more confident about being themselves.
Episodes
Stop Calling It Someday
Episode 07: Stop Calling It SomedayWe’ve all got dreams, ideas and ambitions that we keep putting off until “someday.” But someday can quietly turn into months, years, or even never.In this episode of The Tinted Visionary, Steve talks about why you don’t need to feel completely ready or have everything perfectly worked out before taking that first step. You’ve got to be realistic about your circum
Rejection Is Not the Final Word: How to Keep Moving Forward
Rejection can leave you questioning your appearance, personality, ability and worth. Whether it comes from dating, friendships, family, work or simply feeling that people do not accept you for who you are, a single “no” can begin to feel like a verdict on your whole life.But rejection is something that happened to you. It is not who you are.In this listener-focused episode of The Tinted Visionary,
What happens when the seat beside you is empty, but your heart is still full of hope?
In this deeply personal episode, Steve talks honestly about preparing to travel alone on his next adventure. He’s excited, but he’s also frightened. He’s worried about feeling lonely, stepping into the unknown and wishing somebody was beside him to share it all.But going somewhere alone doesn’t mean you’re unwanted, and feeling afraid doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go.Steve explores what it really tak
When every laugh feels like it is about you: Overcoming the Fear of Being Judged
Have you ever heard somebody laughing nearby and immediately thought they were laughing at you? Perhaps a glance from a stranger makes you feel watched, judged or remembered for all the wrong reasons.If you have experienced bullying, criticism, humiliation or violence for being different, that fear has not appeared from nowhere. Your mind may have learnt to treat attention as a warning. But someth
Your Life Is Bigger Than Your Diagnosis
Using his lifelong eyesight journey as an honest starting point,Steve shares encouragement for anyone living with illness,uncertainty or a change in independence. From childhoodglaucoma, thirteen operations and retinal detachment togratitude, accepting support and keeping a future beyondappointments, this episode is a compassionate reminder thatyour life is bigger than your diagnosis.For trusted g
Own Your Difference: How to Live as an Alternative Individual
In this episode of The Tinted Visionary, Steve explores what it truly means to embrace your individuality and live as your authentic self. Through honest personal reflections, he discusses confidence, creativity, belonging and finding the courage to be seen without losing your kindness, humour or respect for others. Your difference is not something to hide. It could be your greatest strength.
Courage Starts Before Confidence: Take the First Step While You Still Feel Nervous
Do you keep waiting to feel confident before taking the first step?In this episode of The Tinted Visionary, I explore why courage often comes first and confidence follows afterwards. Drawing on my own experiences of walking around Warwick Castle as Pirate Steve, speaking live on BBC Radio Leicester, raising money for charity and facing everyday shyness, I share what helped me move forward even whe
Find your kind of happiness
What does happiness really mean, and are we sometimes looking for it in the wrong places? In this opening episode, Steve explores why happiness is different for everyone and why it does not require a perfect life. Through honest reflections, personal experiences and practical encouragement, discover how small moments, self-acceptance and living more truthfully can help you find your own kind of ha
