SoCal Voices
SoCal Voices is an award-winning podcast that shares authentic stories and local wisdom to help Southern Californians navigate the region’s challenges and thrive in the place we call home.
Beyond the stunning coastline, golden sunsets, and endless calendar of world-class events and experiences… lies a different story.
Sky-high living costs. Soul-crushing commutes. The quiet ache for connection and purpose in the middle of all this sprawl.
SoCal Voices Podcast is your companion through it all. We hold space for both the beauty and the burnout — offering real talk, local insight, and honest inspiration to help you navigate life in this one-of-a-kind place.
Because Southern California isn’t just a dream. It’s a real place — and you deserve to feel grounded in it.
SoCal Voices. Real talk in the land of dreams.
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SoCal Voices
Trees Without Roots, Episode 76
In her book Trees Without Roots, author Ella Colic recounts the true story of her father and aunt who experienced life as refugees of the Bosnian war in the early 1990s. In this edition of SoCal Voices, Ella discusses the powerful and emotional journey she faced while writing the book, the impact of her relatives’ story on her life today, and how her own trip to Bosnia inspires her course of study and future career.
