In this season finale and special two-hour episode, we present Dr. Sherri Harper Woods, a counselor, professor, and advocate from Warren, Ohio. A mother and community leader, she shares how early lessons, family loss, and faith led her from local classrooms to global trauma healing. You’ll hear how she built wellness programs reaching from Ohio to Rwanda—offering care, connection, and hope. Most of all, you’ll meet a woman whose mission crosses borders and begins with heart.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Growing Up in Warren and Early Lessons
• Choosing Social Work Over Teaching
• Juggling Motherhood, School, and Tenure
• Losing Loved Ones and Finding Purpose
• Building MyBoSo and Global Healing Work
• Faith, Trauma, and Mental Health Access
• Dr. Woods’s “One Word”

So press play and be moved by Dionne's inspiring story. Ladies and gentlemen, Sound United Presents... Dr. Sherri Harper Woods!

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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 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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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 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"

Be sure to subscribe wherever you vibe with podcasts or visit our website. www.soundunitedpresents.com

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