Community Episodes
Navigating Grief and Growth
In this season finale and special two-hour episode , we present Dr. Sherri Harper Woods, a counselor, professor, and advocate from Warren, Ohio. A mother and community leader, she shares how early lessons, family loss, and fa...
Redemption and Grace
In this episode, we present Dionne Dowdy-Lacy, a powerful advocate from Youngstown, Ohio. A mother, grandmother, and community leader, Dionne shares her journey from a vibrant childhood through personal challenges to creating...
Hometown Grit
In this episode, we present Franco Lucarelli, a Navy Veteran and Director of Utilities for Warren, Ohio. With solid roots in Warren, Franco shares his journey of loss, rebellion, and finding unexpected opportunity in hard tim...
Faith in Action
In this episode, we present Pastor Garrick Matlock of the Freeway Gospel Empowerment Center in Warren, Ohio. Born and raised in Warren, Pastor Matlock opens up about his journey—from his roots to his calling in ministry and h...
It Starts with Integrity
In this episode, we present Jeff Cole, a military veteran and captain in the City of Warren Police Department. Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Captain Cole shares his inspiring journey from life in Youngstown to law enfo...
Community Catalyst
In this episode, we present Sarah Lowry , a dedicated advocate for healthier, more connected communities. Growing up in Hubbard, Ohio, Sarah shares how her upbringing and diverse experiences have shaped her journey. From her ...
Engineering Environmental Justice
In this episode , we present Courtney Boyle, an environmental engineer and founder of ECO, a consulting firm redefining sustainability through equity and community-driven solutions. Raised in Northeast Ohio, Courtney’s journe...
Empowering Impoverished Families
In this episode , we present Rita Tate, founder of Bess Purpose, Inc. , a nonprofit that uplifts impoverished families. Born and raised on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio , Rita’s career in nursing and social work and her ...
Roots of Leadership
In this episode , we present Matthew Longmire, a community leader and Business Resource Manager at Valley Partners. Matthew's journey is deeply rooted in his upbringing in Twinsburg, Ohio, where family values and entrepreneur...
Roots, Values and Pivots
In this episode, we present Mark Marvin, professional engineer and president of The Marvin Group, Inc. From solid family values to a journey filled with challenges and opportunities, Mark shares these and other stories that h...
Family and Community
In this episode, we present Tony Perrone, a nonprofit professional, and advocate who for over 25+ years continues to touch many lives in our community. Our conversation touches on: Power of family Life & Figuring it Out Caree...
Where I'm Suppose to Be
In this episode, we present James Guy, Jr... From the start of the podcast, you quickly feel the passion and dedication of a person who truly knows what he's doing is part of God's Plan. Few understand that everything that ha...
Fulfilling God's Purpose for My Life
In this episode, we present Jeff Magada, the executive director of Flying HIGH Inc., based in Youngstown, Ohio. Years before Flying HIGH's founding, Jeff decided, in his words, "to get real with both himself and his Creator."...
Multidimensional World Bridger
In this episode, we present Sophia L. Buggs, a community hero and entrepreneur. We'll discuss urban agriculture, food access and safety, family, and what it "REALLY" takes to unite a community. If we could only use three word...
Built to Confront Power and Bring Change
In this episode, we present , unsung community hero, community organizer & social entrepreneur, Myles J. One of his valuable skillsets is uniting people of different ages, cultures, and backgrounds for a common cause, and get...
A Blueprint for Business Longevity
For 41 years, Willie Edwards owned and operated Willie's Carwash, on the east side of Warren, Ohio. Before taking the solo entrepreneurial leap-of-faith, leaving his job, ending a partnership, and overcoming the fear of uncer...
A Leap of Faith and Helping Downtown Growth
Opening a restaurant isn't easy. But deciding to open a restaurant with no experience in the industry or having started a business before, is risky. Tony Schoffer, co-owner of the Warren Speakeasy Lounge, in downtown Warren, ...
Peer Mentoring and Leadership for the Student Athlete
Sound United Presents... Michael Engram, the Executive Director of an organization that focuses on the social and academic development of student-athletes. That organization is called Game Changers Leadership and Peer Mentori...