108 episodes
SoCal Voices Angela Ross
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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How exciting is it to listen to a podcast about the people where you live? If you call Southern California "home," this show might pique your interest. Here at SoCal Voices, we take a deep dive into the inspiring stories of folks living here and all the things that interest them. Episodes feature candid conversations about living and thriving in Southern California. Hear interviews that inspire you to take positive actions that enhance your life and community, and help you discover the people and places that make Southern California special.
From high-profile people who lead in their chosen niche to everyday residents who have something meaningful to share, we amplify the voices of people who open up about compelling real-life experiences and accomplishments, and elevate your perspectives and mindset. Find out how to start a positive shift in your own life and what it takes to feel fulfilled. If you don’t know your purpose yet and feel stuck, you'll hear from people with powerful nuggets of wisdom for building a better you.
The host of SoCal Voices is Los Angeles native Angela Ross, a former broadcast journalist and leader of multiple award-winning media, public affairs, marketing communications, and public relations divisions in government and healthcare. Her deep interest in what moves people and love for storytelling inspired her to launch SoCal Voices. As you listen to her insightful conversations with various guests, you also get a glimpse inside Angela’s mind and heart. Southern California is filled with interesting people, compelling stories and wonderful places. Let this podcast guide your journey to see this region in ways you might not have before. Listen on socalvoices.com or your favorite podcast platform.
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Organ Donation in Southern California: The mission of OneLegacy
Do you have the pink “donor dot” on your driver’s license? Do you know why you should? April is Donate Life Month and there’s an organization in southern California that’s dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. That organization, OneLegacy, serves more than 200 hospitals, 10 transplant centers, a diverse population of 20 million donors and families across SoCal and waiting recipients across the country. In this episode of SoCal Voices, One Legacy’s Public Education and Community Development Specialist, Christy Bethel, discusses the organization’s mission and its life-saving impact.
Resources
onelegacy.org
OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk 2024
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Breaking Barriers: How Black Women Invest is Bridging the Wealth Gap
Schelo Doirin Collier is all about helping Black women become strong investors. Her organization, Black Women Invest, started as a small social media group and has grown into a national community of more than 14,000, including chapters in Southern California. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Schelo talks about Black Women Invest’s holistic approach to financial wellness, and how the organization empowers Black women — whether new or seasoned investors — to secure their financial futures and build generational wealth with confidence.
Resources
Information and registration for Black Women Invest Conference, Abundance Unleashed in Temecula, April 12 - 14, 2024.
Follow Schelo D. Collier on Instagram @blackwomeninvest_
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A safe haven: Her Sisters Keeper Foundation
Her Sisters Keeper Foundation provides a safe space for women in SoCal’s Inland Empire to recover from major setbacks or simply reset from the daily stress in their lives. In this episode of SoCal Voices, founder and executive director Kimberly Wallen shares the experiences that led her to create her organization and how she helps empower women to live their best lives.
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Can police reform work? Reimagining Safety
The killing of George Floyd at the hands of police focused the world’s attention on the problem of police abuse and misconduct in ways that few other cases have. In the US, the murder of Floyd renewed calls for police reform and led to calls to abolish policing as we know it. Maintain the status quo, some said, and policing will continue to cause more harm than good. Others worry that dismantling the police will lead to anarchy. What can be done in the realm of “public safety” so that everyone is in fact “safe?” That question is addressed in Reimagining Safety, a documentary film by Los Angeles filmmaker, author and conflict resolution facilitator, Matthew Solomon. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Matthew talks about the indirect route that led him to create Reimagining Safety, his DIY approach to making the film, the social justice community’s response to the documentary, and his vision for a brighter, safer future.
Resources
www.ReimaginingSafetyMovie.com
Amazon (watch, leave a rating, and share):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CVFNZ45B/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Tubi (watch, like, and share):
https://tubitv.com/movies/100015643/reimagining-safety
Healing Justice Lineages (book referenced in the episode).
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2024 Presidential Primary Election - Who will voters choose?
The 2024 Presidential Primary is underway in California and voters are navigating a range of issues as they make decisions on candidates and propositions. From debates about the age of the likely presidential candidates to the war in Gaza, voters have a lot to consider. How will they vote? In this episode of SoCal Voices, Keri Then, Area 5 Trustee for the Riverside Community College District, returns to the podcast to offer some insight on some of the current issues voters are considering, and shares her thoughts on how to have quality political discussions and what voters can do to ensure they are well informed with accurate information prior to voting.
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Black History and Music: Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians
The second episode in our series on Black History and Music spotlights The Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and Musicians at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The Center is known as the preeminent site for the study and preservation of music of the African Diaspora. In this episode of SoCal Voices the center’s director, ethnomusicologist Oghenevwarho Gabriel Ojakovo, shares what inspired him to study music in its social and cultural contexts, helps us understand the intersection of the African Diaspora and Sacred Music, and describes what visitors can learn and experience when visiting the center.
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Center for African Diaspora Sacred Music and MusiciansLike the episode?
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
Great podcast, soothing voice and great sound quality and the topics are engaging. Very easy to listen to. I will be following!
No matter where you live, a fun vibe!
Whether you’re in SoCal or halfway across the world, this podcast connects you with the heart of Southern California. It’s a must-listen for anyone craving a mix of culture, innovation, and community vibes. Great guests too!
Terrific concept!
Love this idea of sharing so many different voices from the SoCal community. It’s a great niche with tons of content opportunities. Particularly liked Angela’s interview with Terrance and how she allowed him to share his remarkable story!