EMPOWER WITH SOUND!

Season 4

April 6, 2025

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...

Listen to the Episode
March 10, 2025

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...

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 12, 2025

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...

Listen to the Episode
Jan. 27, 2025

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 ...

Listen to the Episode
Dec. 26, 2024

Bee Inspired

In this episode, we present Seth I. Steward, a dedicated beekeeper and the co-founder of Linda's Bee Farm. Originally from Linden, New Jersey, Seth now calls Northeast Ohio home, where he's deeply connected to Warren and the ...

Listen to the Episode
Dec. 2, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 31, 2024

Built Resilience

In this episode, we present Tim Callion, a retired skilled tradesman and former business manager with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 396. Tim’s journey led him from early dreams of architecture to a meaningful career in the s...

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 8, 2024

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 ...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 3, 2024

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...

Listen to the Episode
June 30, 2024

Season 4 Trailer

Get ready because Season 4 of Sound United Presents is just around the corner, and we can't wait to share it with you. Many of you have been curious about the shortness of Season 3. This trailer shares the answer. We're looki...

Listen to the Episode