Guest: Ralph Brown — Marine veteran, world record-holding powerboater, and founder of the first-ever round-the-world powerboat race. 

Host: Richard Lowe – The Writing King and Ghostwriting Guru 

In this thrilling episode, Richard Lowe sits down with Ralph Brown, a man who turned a broken boat motor into a world-changing mission. From setting four boating world records to launching a global race that could revolutionize shipping and fuel efficiency, Ralph’s story is part adventure, part innovation, and all heart. 

🔑 Topics Covered: 

• Ralph’s background as a Marine, teacher, and financial advisor
• The life-changing Black Friday boat mishap that sparked his invention
• Designing the smallest powerboat to ever cross the Atlantic
• How tragedy (including the loss of NFL player Marquis Cooper) shaped his mission for boating safety
• The three biggest problems in boating:
  • 🚤 Big waves
  • 🌊 Shallow waters
  • ⛽ Terrible fuel efficiency
• His race boat's game-changing ability to run in just 3.5 inches of water
• The upcoming first annual global powerboat race – 62,000 miles around the world
• Using sport and media to improve:
  • Global shipping technology
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Public hospital care in developing countries
• Why racing draws more global attention than American football
• The untapped power of television, sponsorships, and the “microphone effect”