Podcast dedicated to acceptance and inclusion
The podcast that feeds your hungry mind with Sullivan's Unheard Voices
Podcast dedicated to acceptance and inclusion
The podcast that feeds your hungry mind with Sullivan's Unheard Voices
The podcast that feeds your hungry mind with Sullivan's Unheard Voices
The podcast that feeds your hungry mind with Sullivan's Unheard Voices
Tired of the same voices saying the same things? Tune in to Sullivan’s Unheard Podcast—the show that amplifies the overlooked, the unheard, and the underestimated. Every week, Sullivan dives deep into raw stories, bold ideas, and honest conversations you won't hear anywhere else. No filters. No fluff. Just truth from the edge. Oh, and t
Tired of the same voices saying the same things? Tune in to Sullivan’s Unheard Podcast—the show that amplifies the overlooked, the unheard, and the underestimated. Every week, Sullivan dives deep into raw stories, bold ideas, and honest conversations you won't hear anywhere else. No filters. No fluff. Just truth from the edge. Oh, and there are a lot of musicians! Subscribe to Sullivan’s Unheard Podcast. Where the unheard finally get heard.
In 1998 Joseph started his music and art career in Eastern Oregon moving operations to Portland, OR in 2002. His father and mother personally managed their son. Since then he has an amassed body of work, studio albums, singles, live albums, tours, videos. While working with independent labels, managers, booking agencies and distribution companies throughout the U.S. and overseas. His primary markets being Portland, OR & metro, The Pacific Northwest and Denver, CO. In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Joseph Konty, a musician who emphasizes the importance of authenticity in music. Joseph shares his journey from picking up the guitar at a young age to developing his unique sound and songwriting process. He discusses the significance of live performances, the role of community support, and the spiritual nature of music. Joseph also highlights the challenges of sustaining a music career and the importance of connecting with audiences. Throughout the conversation, he expresses his passion for creating art that resonates with people and fosters a sense of community.
Juli Ray Joy highlights the power of community support and participation, emphasizing how collective care is essential in today’s challenging economic climate. She speaks candidly about the lack of compassion for those living in poverty within current political conversations and underscores the need for positive representation of Black voices in public discourse. As the Director of Movement Building at the nonprofit Partnership for Safety and Justice, Juli works at the intersection of racial and economic justice in Oregon. She is also the founder and executive director of Black Joy Oregon, a grassroots organization dedicated to celebrating Black culture, cultivating leadership, and promoting nonviolent advocacy. Through acts of joyful activism, Black Joy Oregon brings vibrant displays of love and pride to rural communities—standing at busy intersections with signs bearing messages such as “Black is beautiful,” “Black is revolutionary,” and “Black lives uplift.” Juli’s experience spans social services, mental health, community education, labor organizing, and food justice. She has helped lead initiatives such as a community farm tied to Oregon’s “Food for All” bill, and her leadership extends to local NAACP chapters, public testimony, and policy advocacy across the state.
We would love to hear from you if you have stories about acceptance and inclusion for a future podcast. If you need an autism advocate, contact the Autism Society of Oregon.
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