

The Relatable Voice Podcast
Lucia Matuonto
Take a ride in the vibrant world of The Relatable Voice Podcast! With over 500 episodes and a proud place among the highest-rated shows, each episode takes you on a virtual adventure as extraordinary guests share their inspiring stories. Join us on this journey! Safe travels!
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Apr 13, 2025 • 29min
The House Filler: A Grandmother’s Legacy and a Writer’s Dream
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 world of literature. Her latest book, The House Filler, is out now. Find out more at: https://tong-ge.com/

Apr 10, 2025 • 42min
Resilient Women Series -Pat Backley: Reinventing Life After 70—A Journey of Courage and Creativity
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.

Apr 2, 2025 • 26min
Resilient Women Series -Redefining Strength: Sheri-Lynn on Overcoming Grief and Finding Purpose
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.

Mar 27, 2025 • 30min
Marianne Klein’s Journey Through War, Love, and Art
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://inklein2productions.com/art-by-marianne-klein/

Mar 12, 2025 • 34min
Exploring the Legacy of Violeta Parra with Ericka Verba
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

Mar 10, 2025 • 38min
Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health with Dr. Wylin Wilson
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.

Mar 3, 2025 • 21min
Haitian History Through a New Lens with Marlene Daut
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:

Feb 26, 2025 • 39min
The Warren Steelgrave Legacy: Inside Gary Smith’s Award-Winning Series
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 “More than You Know “ is coming out in February. Welcome, Gary!

Jan 12, 2025 • 26min
Music with Heart: An Interview with Antonio Lopez -Interview in Spanish
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 depth of his artistry.

Jan 2, 2025 • 46min
500 Episodes of Connection: A Conversation with Patricia Zamora, Kenneth Bradley, and Sean Bridges
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 Wayne Bradley)