The Exiled Voice

Ray was unable to provide a bio at this time, however we believe his amazing story speaks for itself! Thanks for supporting our podcast, we hope you enjoy our latest episode.

In the interest of privacy, our first Season 3 interviewee, Darrel, requested to not post a bio or a photograph. We hope you enjoy his interview, and thank you for listening.

Jerome was not able to share a bio or pic with us at this time! We still highly recommend all of our interviewees as their stories are important!

Terrence Hayes spent nearly 13 years in prison after being convicted in Multnomah County by a 10-2 jury vote. He was released about five years ago and has since done social justice work, along with many other things. He lives in Portland, OR, with his family.

Natalee is a 34 year old mother from St. Louis, Missouri. She enjoys spending time with her teenage daughter, playing Animal Crossing, and cuddling with their 5 cats. While she is open about her former drug use and incarceration, she does not let it define her. Her motto in life is, “What costs nothing but means everything? Kindness. Throw it around like confetti!”

Anthony is a formerly imprisoned youth. who was incarcerated at the age of 15. He served 24 years of a 29-to-life sentence before successfully proving outstanding rehabilitation and reformation; having his sentence commuted by Governor Kate Brown. Note from Joshua: This episode was recorded a bit before the Roe vs Wade decision on June 24th, 2022. At the end, a line I say is eerie given what happe...

A father, son, friend, and voice for the voiceless. On January 27, 2021 I was granted a Governor’s Clemency, 13 years early from a 33 year sentence. As much as I prepped and prepared for this blessed day, I never really believed it would happen. I hit the ground running. I carried the voices of my fellow brothas and co-founded the Mary Kiona Foundation. In addition, started my first business Fremo...

Mason Sees is an Oregon native who is currently teaching classes to incarcerated youth and individuals in the community who are impacted by addiction or the justice system. Mason has been in prison twice in Oregon State for drug related crimes and strongly believes we need to rethink how we approach the strong-arm punishment system. He is engaged to his partner for over three years, has two dogs a...

Brian was unable to provide a bio or photo for us at this time. He talks about the prison industrial system in America, and some potential ways to stand against it. Please listen to his educational & eye opening story below.

Ryan David Undeen has been a book salesman; a graveyard clerk at a Shell, a Citgo, and a Texaco; a bookstore do-it-all; a travel agent; a busboy at Chopstix; a server at Waffle House; a salesman for a moving company; everything at East University McDonald’s; a newspaper salesman; and a technician, an analyst, a manager, a supervisor, and a technical training manager at an independent contract food...

My name is Faraji Bhakti and I am 41 years young. My passion in life is to raise the collective consciousness of my Tribe and community through an all inclusive approach of meditation and yoga. I am a spoken word artist, activist, a grandfather, father, brother, uncle and many other things. I have been a victim of the preschool/foster care to prison pipeline and use my voice to speak for the voice...

Latrice is a mother, a former prisoner, and a managing broker in Spokane WA. She is changing the world, and the way they see us, one day at a time.

Bio is pending for Jordan, please enjoy his interview

Anthony Lial Anthony was born in 1984 and has lived in the Portland metro area for most of his life. He is proud to be able to claim North Portland, Southeast Portland, and Gresham-Rockwood as neighborhoods that he grew up in. Anthony did not want to provide a picture as he hopes the interview will speak for itself.

Skyler Ray was born November 28, 1990 in San Jose, California. He grew up in foster homes, and was homeless for multiple years; from getting locked up, to sleeping on the sidewalks of downtown Portland. His music is primarily based off his experience with his life. Whether that be addiction, incarceration, homelessness, etc. He is a firm believer in spreading hope and giving back to the community...

Luther Arnett has been unable to provide a brief bio. We hope he is doing well, and we hope you enjoy his story.

Zafar Abdullah is a 22 year old Portland-based Muslim who actively seeks knowledge. Now that his exterior has been freed from the confinement of the state he continues his pursuit in patiently preserving and promoting positivity, as well as being a part of various non-profit organizations, some of which are more specific to the Muslim Community and some of which have a broader spectrum in helping...

We are so happy to share our first international episode! Damien Linnane served 10-months in prison in Australia, for crimes the sentencing magistrate described as 'vigilante action'. Frustrated with the lack of educational and rehabilitation services in prison, he instead spent his sentence writing a novel by hand, which has now been published, and also teaching himself to draw. Since his release...

Evelyn has been unable to provide a bio due to work and personal life. We hope you enjoy her story. And as always, thank you for listening to The Exiled Voice. 

Queaz is a 30 year old father of one (Jaylah). After being involved with the justice system for the majority of his life, Queaz decided to make a change within his self and now, instead of taking from the community, he spends his time giving back to the community he’s passionate about. Working with the youth; learning & teaching with the ones that come from the same things as him. Giving back...

NaPP, a.k.a 2 Ps, is a father, an artist, business man, and activist. NaPP spends his days working on his crafts and passions, spending time with his family and working on his entrepreneurial dreams. He seeks knowledge and enjoys learning. Consistent Progression & Growth is a creed NaPP lives by.

Beatzilla PDX is a singer, songwriter, show emcee and host. A self-taught chef, husband, father, and social activist. You can visit his facebook page via the link above!

Irvin Hines has been unable to provide a brief bio due to work and family life taking priority. We hope you enjoy his story.  As a side note, we had to edit parts of the interview as we mentioned various prison staff and Correctional Officers by name and want to avoid litigation. Please keep that in mind when listening, and thank you for supporting the Exiled Voice Podcast. 

Bell has been unresponsive for quite some time and as such, we have been unable to receive a brief bio or headshot from her. We hope you all enjoy her story however, as her powerful words are statement enough. Photo Credit: https://www.portlandalano.org/staff

Sunny was unable to provide a bio due to work and family obligations. We hope you enjoy his story