How Ringside Raine Won a WWE Contest and Launched Her Brand | Building My Brand Podcast

What does it take to turn a passion into a personal brand? In this episode of Building My Brand, Joseph Marmolejo sits down with Ringside Raine, a professional ring announcer who went from working behind the camera to winning WWE's SummerSlam Announcer Contest and stepping into the ring on one of wrestling's biggest stages. Raine shares how she built the Ringside Raine brand, the lessons she learned from professional wrestling, MMA, and boxing, and why being prepared before opportunity arrives changed her life. We discuss: • Winning WWE's SummerSlam Announcer Contest • Building the Ringside Raine personal brand • Ring announcing for wrestling, MMA, and boxing • The importance of preparation and consistency • Growing a brand through social media • Working combat sports events across California and Las Vegas • The Rain Check podcast • Using a platform to support animal rescue efforts • Personal branding lessons for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: "I don't want to learn things when the opportunity comes. I want to be ready when the opportunity comes." If you're building a business, a personal brand, or pursuing a dream, this episode is packed with practical lessons on preparation, persistence, and putting yourself in position for opportunity. Connect with Ringside Raine: Instagram: @RingsideRaine YouTube: Ringside Raine Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, entertainers, and community leaders who are building something meaningful. #WWE #SummerSlam #RingAnnouncer #RingsideRaine #MMA #Boxing #ProfessionalWrestling #PersonalBranding #BuildingMyBrand #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #CombatSports