One of the reasons I began this podcast is that I believe the stories we tell become the legacy we leave. And for far too long, too many stories have been muted; especially those of women. Today's guest has made it her life's work to change that.

Before she ever stepped behind a microphone, Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson spent nearly twenty years in higher education leadership. With a doctorate in Organizational Psychology, she led institutional assessment, accreditation, research, and compliance efforts across multiple universities. She taught psychology, statistics, and leadership. She built systems, analyzed data, helped institutions articulate their mission and measure their impact. In other words — she understands voice at the structural level.

But in 2020, during a season of global disruption and personal reflection, Julie made a courageous pivot. She stepped away from institutional leadership and into the entrepreneurial dream she had carried since earning her doctorate. What began as curiosity about podcasting quickly became a calling.

In 2022, she launched The Story of My Pet — a show born of her lifelong love of animals. What started as storytelling about beloved pets expanded into advocacy, education, rescue, fostering, and adoption — and is now ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally.

In 2024, she launched Podcast Your Story, helping purpose-driven women grow their visibility, confidence, and business through podcast hosting and guesting.

And her newest podcast, Still Becoming: Women Unmuted, might be her most personal work yet.

Because when women unmute their stories, something powerful happens.
We remember who we are, help others feel seen and heard, have permission to speak, to share, and to be fully human.

From executive leadership to entrepreneurship, from fear of visibility to helping thousands step into it…Julie's journey embodies exactly what Still Becoming is about.

Contact Julie via the following links:

Business email Address: julie@podcastyourstorynow.com

Business website: https://www.juliemartypearson.com/

Julie's YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@juliemartypearson

Julie's Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/jmartypearson

Julie's LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-r-marty-pearson-psyd

Instagram- Podcast Your Story

https://instagram.com/podcastyourstorynow

Instagram- The Story of My Pet Podcast

https://instagram.com/thestoryofmypetpodcast

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To give feedback or a story idea: 19stories@soundsatchelstudios.com

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To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: cheryl@cherylholling.com

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Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Outro song excerpt: 'True Colors' performed by Cyndi Lauper, Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly© 1986 All Rights Reserved

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."

Welcome to this very special episode that's airing during the week of the 2026 Podcasthon — the world's largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together over 2,100 podcasters from over 60 countries. The two visionary co-founders, Jeremie Mani and Yves Delnatte's mission is to raise awareness for local nonprofits and charitable causes that are effectively changing people's lives.

Today's episode highlights a non-profit, and rather exceptional person, who's doing just that as a result of experiencing his own profound life change, the kind that happens in seconds, the kind you never see coming, and the kind that demands everything you have to keep moving forward.

In hockey, a line change is a substitution of players — usually an entire line — jumping over the boards so the game can keep going at full intensity.

But what happens when life forces a line change you didn't choose? My guest today knows that answer intimately.

Matt Brown was a 15-year-old sophomore at Norwood High School in Massachusetts, a student, an athlete, and hockey player with a huge passion for the sport. Then, during a high school hockey game in 2010, everything changed. With one hit, one moment and one collision with the boards, Matt sustained a catastrophic spinal cord injury, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down.

In his 2019 memoir Line Change Matt Brown, along with co-author Todd Civin, chronicle Matt's life after that injury, detailing his journey through paralysis, rehabilitation, and his infectious "Never Quit" attitude while navigating college, motivational speaking, and running 13 assisted marathons.

His memoir highlights the tremendous support from his amazing family, friends, and the hockey community worldwide, including his beloved Boston Bruins, and stands as a positive testament to resilience and holding onto Hope in the face of adversity.

In 2020, the Matt Brown Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit was launched. Born from Matt's compassion and empathy to support individuals and families affected by illness or injury—especially those living with paralysis—through advocacy, resources, and community. We'll be talking about Line Change and The Matt Brown Foundation in this special Podcasthon episode.

To contact Matt Brown directly, purchase a copy of 'Line Change', purchase MBF Swag, or make a donation to the Matt Brown Foundation:

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and share it with someone who'd appreciate it :-)

To give feedback or a story idea: 19stories@soundsatchelstudios.com

To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/

To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: cheryl@cherylholling.com

Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo

Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Outro song excerpt: 'Days Like This' by Van Morrison, © 1995 All Rights Reserved

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."

As the opening of my podcast informs you, I do not live in Minneapolis, but across the country in Sonoma County, CA.

I've been thinking a lot about voices lately. Not the loud ones. Not the ones on cable news.

The steady ones. The voice that explains something complicated and suddenly you can breathe again. The voice on stage that reminds you who you are. The voice that says, "You're not alone."

For almost forty years, Teri Parker Brown has been that voice in Minneapolis.

She's stood on the stages of Chanhassen, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and History Theatre in Saint Paul.
She's narrated for Blue Cross,American Express, 3M and many other name brands.
She's guided people through healthcare modules, commercials, and stories.

Her voice is described as warm. Smart. Inviting. Like a best friend.

And yet… she lives in Minneapolis; a place that has known beauty — and tension. Community — and conflict. Immigration enforcement activity has increased and as a result, protests fill the streets.

But today isn't about headlines. It's about what it feels like to love a place —and stay with it when things feel complicated. With deep respect, I'll be speaking with Teri about her career and what happens when the place that shaped your voice becomes unsettled and uncertain?

It's also my chance to meet a fellow Door Builder in the Building Doors VO campaign. Created by fellow voiceactor, Christy Harst, Building Doors advocates for equal opportunities in the voice-over industry, for both men and women, the campaign aims to foster industry-wide equity.

Following is list of organizations who are doing grassroots work to help the residents of Minnesota that are in need of legal aid and other assistance:

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/

LaVina church https://iglesiavina.org/

Legal Aid Minnesota https://mylegalaid.org/

Second Harvest Heartland: https://secure.2harvest.org/

Stand with Minnesota: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

The Open Door Pantry: https://theopendoorpantry.org/

Book that Teri referenced during our interview: The Neutrality Trap by Jaqueline Font-Guzman

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 19 Stories wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. It would be greatly appreciated if you gave a nice review and shared this episode well :-)

To give feedback or a story idea: 19stories@soundsatchelstudios.com

To listen to my demos: https://www.cherylholling.com/

To contact me for voiceover work, or to host your podcast, reach out to me at: cheryl@cherylholling.com

Follow me on Instagram: @cherylhollingvo

Theme Song Credit: 'Together' by For King & Country

Outro song excerpt: 'Let's Go Crazy' by Prince and the Revolution © 1984 All Rights Reserved

Proverbs 23:18

"Surely there is a future, and your Hope will not be cut off."