Her career took a significant turn when she appeared on the nationally syndicated talk show "I'm Just Sayin'" and performed at Mark Hubbard's annual birthday bash in Illinois, sharing the stage with notable gospel and R&B artists. This exposure solidified her status as a developing artist. Despite initially focusing on education and business consulting, Raie embraced her calling as a performing artist with her album "No More Hiding," inspired by her journey towards self-acceptance and her diverse educational background in radiologic science, psychology, and industrial organizational psychology, which unknowingly prepared her for the multifaceted roles she would assume in her music career.