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 opportunities for returning citizens. You’ll hear heartfelt stories of resilience, family, and the drive to help others rewrite their futures. Most of all, you’ll meet a woman who lives her mission of care through action, not words.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Life Growing Up in Youngstown
• School Days and Teenage Motherhood
• Finding Purpose After Adversity
• Launching United Returning Citizens
• Real Change Through Advocacy
• Dionne’s "One Word"

So press play and be moved by Dionne's inspiring story. Ladies and gentlemen, Sound United Presents... Dionne Dowdy-Lacy!

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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 times. You'll learn eye-opening facts about national and local infrastructure and water. But most of all, you get to know a gentleman who proves loyalty, leadership, and grit through action, not talk.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Life in Warren, Ohio
• Impact of Family Loss
• Navy Life
• Environmental Stewardship
• Real Leadership
• Franco's "One Word"

So press play and be moved by Captain Cole's inspiring story. Ladies and gentlemen, Sound United Presents... Franco Lucarelli!

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Sound United Presents is a community-focused podcast powered by Sound United Podcast Studio. Produced by Kimberly Gonzales and D. Lee Scott

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 his work today. This episode is filled with powerful moments of faith, resilience, and purpose, showing how one person’s mission can create a lasting impact.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Growing up where community felt like "a big family"
• Founding Freeway Gospel Empowerment Center
• Helping students experiencing homelessness
• Introducing "Sawubona" as a philosophy for seeing others' full humanity
• Challenging the narratives of the black church
• Pastor Matlock's "One Word"
  
  Visit Freeway Gospel Empowerment Center at 403 Atlantic Street Northwest. Scripture School meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday worship at 11 a.m.

So press play and be moved by Captain Cole's inspiring story. Ladies and gentlemen, Sound United Presents... Pastor Garrick Matlock!

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Sound United Presents is a community-focused podcast powered by Sound United Podcast Studio. Produced by Kimberly Gonzales and D. Lee Scott