The Relatable Voice Podcast

Welcome to the Resilient Women Series from Relatable Media. I’m your host, Lucia Matuonto, and Vicky Oliver is co-hosting with me. Today we bring you one of the most touching stories of resilience we have ever heard. Hanani Aden is a survivor!

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we’re heading to California to chat with Dr. Ran Anbar. Dr. Anbar is a pediatric pulmonologist who has been offering hypnosis and counseling to children and young adults for over 27 years. Ten years ago, he founded Center Point Medicine, focusing exclusively on hypnosis and counseling. He is also the author of The Life Guide for Teens. Find...

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to The Relatable Voice Podcast! I’m so excited about today’s episode because we’re heading to Canada to speak with a truly inspiring guest. Joining us today is Tong Ge, a talented author with a fascinating background. Tong holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking and a master’s in Agricultural Economics, but she has since taken an incredible leap into the...

Lucia: Welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we have another episode in our Resilient Women series. I’m joined by my co-host, Vicky Oliver. Vicky is the author of multiple books and a nonfiction editor. Together, we’ll be speaking with incredible women who have transformed their challenges into strength.

Today, we are launching a brand-new series: Resilient Women. I’m joined by my co-host, Vicky Oliver. Together, we’ll speak with incredible women who have transformed their challenges into strength. Our guest today is Sheri-Lynn, whose journey of resilience, advocacy, and breaking stereotypes is truly inspiring. **This episode discusses suicide and grief. Listener discretion is advised.

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today we are driving to California to chat with Marianne Klein. Marianne was born in Budapest and survived WWII. She experienced motherhood, divorce, and pursued several professions. She enjoys reading, writing, and painting in her spare time and has recently published her fourth book, "Farewell, Paris."  Find out more at: https://inklein2productio...

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Verba, we’re taking a virtual drive to California to chat with Dr. Ericka Verba. Dr. Verba is a scholar, musician, and author, currently serving as the Director and Professor of Latin American Studies at California State University. Find out more at: https://www.instagram.com/ericka_verba

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we are driving to Durham, North Carolina, to talk with Dr. Wylin Wilson. Dr. Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School, where she teaches within the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative. Her latest book, Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health, is out now.

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we are driving to New Haven, Connecticut to chat with Marlene Daut. Marlene is a scholar, writer, and historian whose work focuses on Haitian history and literature. Her latest book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe, is out now. Find out more at:

Hello and welcome to UNCUT with Lucia! today we have the multi-award winner author and photographer Gary Smith, directly from California. Gary started his own electrical construction company in 1978. This became a large company doing large industrial jobs throughout the United States until my retirement in 2011 when I began writing. Gary is on The Relatable Voice cover in nnovember and His Book “M...

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we’re taking a sunny drive to Miami to talk with a very special guest, Antonio Lopez. Antonio is a versatile artist known for his unique ability to blend heartfelt ballads with vibrant, rhythmic tunes. His latest album, Desde Mi Silencio, showcases his evolution as a singer, offering a fresh and contemporary sound that truly captures the dep...

Welcome to Carpooling with the RV! Today, Sean Bridges and I are cruising our way to Texas. First, we have Patricia Zamora—she’s a true storyteller with a multifaceted career as an actor and playwright. And joining Patricia is Kenneth Bradley, an actor whose love for storytelling has taken him from the stages of Texas theaters to film sets across the country. Find out more at: Yuccacircle (Kenneth...

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we’re heading to Northampton to chat with Jonathan Lash. Jonathan is a former federal prosecutor who was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics” by Ethisphere magazine in 2007. Now, he’s using his colorful experiences to pen thrillers. His latest book, What Death Revealed, is out now. Find out more at: Jonathanlash....

Hello, and welcome to the Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Layla Salek joining us. Dr. Layla is a retired behavioral psychologist with a twenty-year private practice, and she’s also an accomplished author. Her latest book, Chaos in Color, is out now and already making waves for its powerful storytelling and heartfelt messages about healing and forgiveness. Find out more a...

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to The Relatable Voice! Today, our RV is heading to the Windy City—Chicago, Illinois! Joining us is the multi-talented Rick E. Cutts. Rick was born and raised in Chicago in a creative household that sparked his love for mysteries and unpredictable endings. He’s an author, producer, director, and screenwriter whose first book, Stratagem, is being adapted into a movie s...

Hello and welcome to Carpooling with the RV! Today, we're driving to New Jersey to chat with Jackie Kopito and Wendell Hanes. Jackie is the author of Twintastic, a twin expert, and an identical twin herself. She's been part of The RV family for a long time. We also picked up Wendell, an Emmy Award-winning TV and film composer and owner of Volition Sound in New York City. Together, Jackie and Wende...

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we’re taking a virtual drive to beautiful Colorado to chat with the incredible Risa August. Risa is an award-winning author, speaker, Gestalt Practitioner, and patient advocate. Risa is also one of the speakers of the RV Book Fair 2024. Her latest book, The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike, has been inspiring read...

Hello, and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we’re virtually driving to Atlanta, Georgia, to chat with Julie Gareleck. Julie is the CEO of Junction Creative, a respected leader in the business world, and now a bestselling author! Throughout her career, Julie has guided more than 500 brands to achieve remarkable growth—from small businesses to Fortune 1000 companies. Her new book, Dare...

The RV Book Fair 2024. Rella B, Paula Banks, and Diann Floyd Boehm talk with Lucia Matuonto and pat Backley about Teaching Through Tales: Writing Children's Books that Make a Difference. Find out more about The RV Book Fair at: https://www.relatable-media.com/the-rv-book-fair

The RV Book Fair 2024. Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby talk with Lucia Matuonto and Pat Backley about Love at First Write: Romance Authors on Inspiration and Craft. Find out more at: https://www.nikkiperryandkirstyroby.com/

The RV Book Fair 2024. Lulu Buck, Julie Gareleck, and Rick Incorvia talk with Lucia Matuonto and Pat Backley about Crossing Genres: How Authors Bring Stories to Life. Find out more about The RV Book Fair at: https://www.relatable-media.com/the-rv-book-fair

The RV Book Fair 2024. Lucia Matuonto and Steven Joseph talk with Douglas Weisserman about Embracing Absurdities, Humor, and Hidden Superpowers. Find out more about The RV Book Fair at: https://www.relatable-media.com/the-rv-book-fair

The RV Book Fair 2024. Janet Kravetz and Gary Morgenstein talk with Lucia Matuonto and Sean Bridges about Visions of Tomorrow: Exploring Dystopian Themes in Literature Find out more about The RV Book Fair at: https://www.relatable-media.com/the-rv-book-fair

The RV Book Fair 2024. Gary Smith and Sean Bridges talk with Lucia Matuonto and Pat Backley about The Art of Suspense: How Action Writers Keep Readers Hooked Until the Last Page. Find out more about Book Fair at: https://www.relatable-media.com/the-rv-book-fair Gary Smith: https://garysmithauthor.com/ Sean Bridges: https://audibleparade.com/

The RV Book Fair 2024. Andra Gilum and Andy Case talk with Lucia Matuonto and Pat Backley about Celebrating Pets and Sharing Nudgets of Hope Through Storytelling. Find out more about The RV Book Fair at: https://www.relatable-media.com/the-rv-book-fair