Victorious Voices Podcast – Hosted by Arthur Soriano
Victorious Voices is a dynamic podcast that elevates the perspectives of individuals working in justice reform, trauma-informed care, and community advocacy. Hosted by Arthur Soriano, the show features a wide range of guests, including formerly incarcerated individuals, credible messengers, mental health experts, and leaders dedicated to creating change.
Each episode explores crucial topics such as reentry, youth empowerment, systemic inequities, and the impact of trauma, offering real stories and practical solutions. Through honest conversations, Victorious Voices highlights both the struggles and victories of those working to transform lives and communities.
From addressing the flaws in the justice system to fostering healing and resilience, this podcast serves as a platform for dialogue, education, and empowerment. Victorious Voices: Where stories spark change.
Episodes
44 episodes
EP: 45 | From Da Streets to Redemption | Pastor Jesus Sandoval | Victorious Voices
EP: 45 | From Da Streets to Redemption | Pastor Jesus Sandoval | Victorious VoicesJoin us on this powerful episode of Victorious Voices as host Arthur Soriano sits down with Pastor Jesus Sandoval a renowned activist, credible messenger,...
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EP: 44 | School Culture: Data & Understanding Today’s Youth | Mrs. Barcelo-Carrillo | Victorious Voices
EP: 44 | School Culture: Data & Understanding Today’s Youth | Mrs. Barcelo-Carrillo | Victorious VoicesIn this essential episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano sits down with Mrs. Barcelo-Carrillo, the dedicated Principal...
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EP: 43 | Streets to Success: Gang Prevention & Non-Profits | D'Andre Brooks | Victorious Voices
EP: 43 | Streets to Success: Gang Prevention & Non-Profits | D'Andre Brooks | Victorious VoicesIn this powerful and strategic episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano is joined by D'Andre Brooks, a transformative leader in ...
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EP : 42 | Mission of Hope & The Cherry Willow Appeal | Matt Fogarty | Victorious Voices
EP : 42 | Mission of Hope & The Cherry Willow Appeal | Matt Fogarty | Victorious VoicesOn this special episode of Victorious Voices, Alexis steps in to host, sitting down with the incredible Matt Fogarty, the driving force behind th...
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EP: 41 | The Credible Messenger Origin Story | Jimmy Figueroa | Victorious Voices
EP: 41 | The Credible Messenger Origin Story | Jimmy Figueroa | Victorious Voices On this episode of the VV Podcast, host Arthur sits down with Tri-City San Diego Council member Jimmy Figueroa for a deep dive into the Credible Mess...
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Ep: 40 | Antonio "King Tone" Fernandez | Victorious Voices
Ep: 40 | Antonio "King Tone" Fernandez | Victorious VoicesIn this powerful episode of Victorious Voices, we sit down with two pioneers of the Credible Messenger movement, Arthur Soriano, founder of Youth Empowerment, and Antonio F...
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EP: 39 | The Science of Healing, Trauma & Y.E. | Melissa Guaderrama, LMFT | Victorious Voices
EP: 39 | The Science of Healing, Trauma & Y.E. | Melissa Guaderrama, LMFT | Victorious VoicesIn this profoundly insightful episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano sits down with Melissa Guaderrama, LMFT, a dedicated Mental...
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EP: 38 | Love Thru Bars: Struggling with Incarcerated Loved One | Michelle Wales | Victorious Voices
EP: 38 | Love Thru Bars: Struggling with Incarcerated Loved One | Michelle Wales | Victorious VoicesIn this deeply personal and powerful episode of Victorious Voices, we are honored to welcome Michelle Wales, a Program Manager, Lead Men...
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EP: 37 | Hector Martines | Victorious Voices
EP: 37 | Hector Martines | Victorious VoicesAt just 17 years old, Hector Martinez was tried as an adult and sentenced to 56 years to life. He believed he would never return home. But through powerful advocacy; including my role as a gan...
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EP. 35 | Victorious Voices | Youth Voices | Lets Talk 03
EP. 33 | Victorious Voices | Youth Voices | Lets Talk 03This episode dives into what mentorship really looks like at Youth Empowerment. Youth speak openly about the mentors who showed up, the guidance they received, and how lived experi...
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EP. 34 | Youth Voices | Let's Talk | Victorious Voices
EP. 34 | Youth Voices | Let's Talk | Victorious VoicesIn this episode, youth share how Youth Empowerment helped them find their voice. From navigating challenges to building confidence and leadership, they talk about what it felt like t...
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EP: 33 | Youth Voices | Lets Talk | Victorious Voices
In this episode, youth reflect honestly on their experience with Youth Empowerment, from their first day in the program to the relationships that made the biggest impact. Hear how mentorship, accountability, and real conversations helped shift ...
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EP: 32 | Second Chances, Wellness, Mentorship & Healing | William Riggs | Victorious Voices
EP: 32 Second Chances, Wellness, Mentorship & Healing | William Riggs | Victorious VoicesOn this powerful episode of Victorious Voices, we sit down with William "2nd Chance Will" Riggs a visionary youth mentor, activist, and the CEO...
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EP: 31 | Victorious Voices | Breaking Cycles, Trauma, & Rebuilding Communities | Niki Martinez
EP: 31 | Victorious Voices | Breaking Cycles, Trauma, & Rebuilding Communities | Niki MartinezIn this powerful episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano is joined by special guest Niki Martinez from Sista Warrior to div...
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EP: 30 | Know Your Rights: Reentry & Life | David P. Shapiro, Attorney at Law | Victorious Voices
EP: 30 | Know Your Rights: Reentry & Life | David P. Shapiro, Attorney at Law | Victorious VoicesOn this critical episode of Victorious Voices, we are joined by David P. Shapiro, a dedicated San Diego-based Attorney at Law who is de...
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EP. 29 | Victorious Voices | Niki Martinez
EP. 29 | Victorious Voices | Niki Martinez In this compelling episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano welcomes Niki Martinez, a passionate advocate for system-impacted individuals, reentry support, and youth empowerment. ...
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EP. 28 | Victorious Voices | Alexis Crespo
EP. 28 | Victorious Voices | Alexis CrespoIn this episode of Victorious Voices, host Arthur Soriano sits down with Alexis Crespo, the Director of Youth Empowerment, for a powerful conversation about mentorship, advocacy, and the transfo...
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EP:27 | Art of Mentorship | Victorious Voices
EP:27 | Art of Mentorship | Victorious VoicesWelcome back to another thought-provoking episode of the Victorious Voices podcast! Today, Arthur is joined by Robert Almada, a passionate youth mentor at Youth Empowerment, as they delve into...
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EP. 26 | Stopping the pipeline | Victorious Voices
EP. 26 | Stopping the pipeline | Victorious VoicesWelcome back to another insightful episode with Arthur and Niki! In this engaging discussion, the dynamic duo tackles crucial topics surrounding legislation, forms of change within the p...
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EP. 25 | Arthur and Niki's Comeback Episode | Victorious Voices
EP. 25 | Arthur and Niki's Comeback Episode | Victorious Voices Welcome back to the podcast after a long hiatus! Arthur and Niki make a triumphant return, catching up on where life has taken them during the break. In this engaging ...
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EP. 24 | Victorious Voices | Winning at this Game Called Life | Arthur Soriano & Niki Martinez
EP. 24 | Victorious Voices | Winning at this Game Called Life | Arthur Soriano & Niki Martinez Welcome to "Victorious Voices," the podcast led by former incarcerated individuals who share their experiences and insights on overc...
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EP. 23 | Victorious Voices | Arthur Soriano & Niki Martinez
EP. 23 | Victorious Voices | Arthur Soriano & Niki Martinez Welcome to "Victorious Voices," the podcast led by former incarcerated individuals who share their experiences and insights on overcoming trauma. Our goal is to provid...
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EP. 22 | Victorious Voices | It's Only Tuesday w/ Niki Martinez
EP. 22 | Victorious Voices | It's Only Tuesday w/ Niki MartinezWelcome to "Victorious Voices," the podcast led by former incarcerated individuals who share their experiences and insights on overcoming trauma. Our goal is to provide a pl...
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EP. 21 | Victorious Voices | Niki Martinez
EP. 21 | Victorious Voices | Niki MartinezWelcome to "Victorious Voices," the podcast led by former incarcerated individuals who share their experiences and insights on overcoming trauma. Our goal is to provide a platform for these indi...
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EP. 20 | Victorious Voices | Happy Tuesday w/ Niki Martinez
EP. 20 | Victorious Voices | Happy Tuesday w/ Niki MartinezWelcome to "Victorious Voices," the podcast led by former incarcerated individuals who share their experiences and insights on overcoming trauma. Our goal is to provide a platfo...
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