SoCal Voices Newsletter

May 2024

Welcome to the May edition of the SoCal Voices Newsletter!

I want to tell you about the great guests on the podcast this month but first, I have some news about a special election series I'm planning for the fall, and how you can be part of it.

Young Voters series

I'm looking for a few young voters to join me on SoCal Voices Podcast to talk about the upcoming presidential election. We'll discuss the issues that are most important to you as a young voter, and how those issues will influence your vote in November.

To be considered for the show, you'll need to meet the following criteria:

Live in Southern California
30 years old or younger
Currently registered to vote
Willing to discuss 2024 election issues and candidates

Interested? Click the button below to complete the contact form. Selected guests will be notified by July 30. I look forward to hearing from you!

I want to be on the podcast!

Mother-Daughter Relationships

May is a month of graduations, proms and celebrating moms. In honor of Mother's Day, I invited mother-daughter therapist Hilary Mae to speak with me on the podcast about strengthening the mother-daughter bond. In the episode Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship, Hilary shares her experience being raised by a loving, present, entrepreneurial mother, and how that influenced her work helping mothers and daughters in their relationships with each other. Interested in improving your mother-daughter relationship? Listen to the episode at the link below or on your favorite podcast streaming service.

Listen to the episode

Persevering through anxiety

Writer Jessica Keith of San Diego joins me on the podcast this month to talk about her debut memoir, Saying Inshallah with Chutzpah.

Jessica's book is a humorous and poignant coming-of-age story about her unorthodox path dealing with anxiety while navigating an inter-faith/cross-cultural landscape in her professional and personal life, and finding the resilience to persevere. Her journey can serve as inspiration to many. My episode with Jessica drops May 16. Don't miss it!

Miss Tee

Sometimes you talk to people who are so genuinely living their purpose, your faith in humanity is renewed. That's how I felt speaking with Tamaira “Miss Tee" Sandifer, Founder of Studio T Arts and Entertainment. On the podcast, “Miss Tee" shares how dance helped her cope with the challenges of her childhood and find success. Today, she uses her life experience and skills to help young people find their purpose through the performing arts and related careers.

On the episode, you'll hear how Tamaira is making a positive difference in the lives of young people in California and across the country. I hope you will be as moved as I was by her energy, loving spirit, and determination. Be sure to check out the episode when it drops May 30.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in our nation's armed forces. There are many meaningful ways to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country, including attending a Memorial Day event in SoCal. Check your local municipality's website or community newspaper for information on Memorial Day observances near you.

Go, Eat, Thrive!

If you are in the mood for music, food, and fun festivals, the month of May has your back! Here is a quick list of events happening around the region:

Make May a month to remember. If you go, post a photo on Instagram and tag @socalvoices.

Thank you for being part of the SoCal Voices community. I hope you enjoy the podcast and newsletter. I'd love to hear your comments and questions. It's easy to get in touch with me, so reach out! Links in the footer.

Until next time,

Angela Ross

Founder & Host,
SoCal Voices

PO Box 10126
Moreno Valley, CA 92552
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