Author: Lucia Matuonto

Ritu Anand has been a passionate storyteller since childhood. Caught and admonished for writing -under her desk -during a math class, she recalls being highly inconvenienced. Inspiration had struck from within and there was little else she could have done to curtail it. Today, Ritu has earned the recognition of being an award-winning author of Kara’s Dreams, a picture book about being resilient in the face of adversity. She gives tremendous credit to the various teachers at Mater Dei Convent, who, in the formative years of her life, laid an impression upon her. No good story should ever be filed away but…

We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Christine Silverstein on The Relatable Voice Podcast, diving into her remarkable journey of resilience, purpose, and personal transformation. Her latest book, Wrestling Through Adversity, is now available. Hello Dr.Christine, welcome to BrandEducation! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? Hello! I am a Peak Performance Coach, Behavioral Health RN, and Hypnosis Specialist. I opened the doors to my private practice, The Summit Center for Ideal Performance, 30 years ago. It is now located in Oakland, NJ, where I offer both in-person and online sessions. At my center, I assist clients of…

April arrives with a quiet kind of promise—the kind that doesn’t demand attention but gently invites transformation. Like the soft bloom of spring, it encourages renewal, reflection, and the rediscovery of dreams we may have set aside. It is within this spirit of growth and possibility that The Relatable Voice Magazine proudly unveils its latest issue—an inspiring celebration of stories that connect, uplift, and empower. A Season of Renewal and Inspiration Spring is more than a change in weather; it is a reminder that new beginnings are always within reach. This April edition embraces that philosophy, offering readers meaningful conversations,…

Like Jane Austen, Jeremy was born in his father’s village. She enjoyed walking; he runs—even marathons. Writing runs in both their families. Otherwise, their paths diverge. He is a city boy, with a Liverpool childhood and London his adopted home. Happily married, it was his wife who introduced him to Jane Austen—it was love at first read. They have two grown-up children and one three-year-old grandson. Their son is into heavy metal, while their daughter writes for theatre and television. His professional career involved developing new products for well-known household brands. He has long been fascinated by risk, whether in…

This week, the RV drove to Utah for an inspiring conversation with Chris Miles. Chris is known as the Cash Flow Expert and an unapologetic Anti-Financial Advisor, helping high-income earners break free from the grind and achieve financial freedom—without relying on Wall Street. He is the founder of Money Ripples, retired twice before the age of 40, author of The Work Optional Blueprint, and host of the Money Ripples Podcast, where he has helped clients generate over $300 million in cash flow and passive income. Hi Chris, welcome to BrandEducation! Where are you from, and where do you currently live?I’m…

This week, I hopped into The RV and virtually traveled to London to chat with the fabulous journalist, broadcaster, and author Ellen Frazer-Jameson. With a career spanning decades, Ellen has written more than twenty books and interviewed over a thousand people during her time as a BBC radio presenter. Her positivity is contagious, and her curiosity about people and the world shines through everything she does. Her love for writing and travel has taken her around the globe four times, including a remarkable 103-day voyage aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2, which inspired her latest book. Hello Ellen, welcome to…

I had a great conversation with J.S. Nathaniel on The Relatable Voice Podcast. J.S. is incredibly easy to talk to, and it was a truly amazing interview. He’s truly talented. J.S. is both a poet and a dark fiction author who writes gothic and dystopian stories, exploring themes of emotional resilience and identity through powerful storytelling. His latest book, Dominion of the Divine, is out now. Hello J.S, welcome to BrandEducation! Please tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve always been drawn to stories that explore emotion, resilience, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Writing has been…

Verlin Darrow is a psychotherapist who lives with his equally qualified psychotherapist wife in the woods near Monterey Bay, Northern California—where, when necessary, they diagnose each other. A new columnist for The Relatable Voice Magazine and a talented author of many books, Verlin brings a life richly lived to the page. His new book, Kinney’s Quarry, has just been released. From playing professional volleyball in Italy to surviving earthquakes, near-miss volcanic eruptions, and his own internal adventures, his voice is thoughtful, witty, and deeply human. Being Human In an earlier era of my life, I believed that if I could…

Stories have always had the power to bring people together — across cultures, languages, and borders. In August 2026, that spirit of connection will once again take center stage with the return of The RV Book Fair, a vibrant virtual event dedicated to celebrating authors, storytellers, and the creative voices shaping today’s literary world. What began in 2021 as an innovative idea to connect writers and readers globally has grown into a thriving international community. Now approaching its fifth edition, The RV Book Fair has become a beloved annual event where authors, screenwriters, actors, and creatives gather to share their…

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with author Samuel R.W. Clark. Samuel is both a student and a writer, whose life is a unique blend of discipline and creativity. While pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, he is also building imaginative worlds filled with themes of leadership, love, and legacy. His latest release, The Eternal Tide, the fourth book in the Secrets of Hawaii series, is out now at Amazon. Hello Samuel, welcome to BrandEducation! For listeners meeting you for the first time, could you introduce yourself and tell us a little about who you are? My name…