In the first ever episode of The Power of Human Stories, Rolando Vega interviews Rob Ricotta, a professional voice actor and musician. They explore Rob's journey from a small town in North Carolina to working with iconic brands and creating impactful content. The conversation delves into the importance of creativity, relationships, and the evolution of faith-based media. Rob shares his experiences in voice acting, music, and the challenges of thriving in the creative industry, emphasizing the significance of endurance and adaptability. In this engaging conversation, Rob Ricotta shares his journey as a versatile voice actor and musician, discussing the challenges of balancing multiple passions, the vibrant creative community in Nashville, and the impact of AI on the voiceover industry. He emphasizes the importance of relationships in his career and the need for authenticity in an increasingly automated world.

This short trailer sets the foundation for The Power of Human Stories.

Host Rolando Vega shares the journey that led to the creation of the podcast — from early days exploring short films and creative experimentation, to years of telling stories in corporate, nonprofit, church, and higher-education spaces. Along the way, one thing became clear: so many meaningful stories don’t fit neatly into short edits or highlight reels.

This podcast is an attempt to create space for what often gets left out — the context, the humanity, and the reflection behind the work.

In The Power of Human Stories, Rolando sits down with creatives, entrepreneurs, leaders, and builders to explore where they came from, the moments that shaped them, what they’re passionate about now, and how they’ve become who they are.

These aren’t polished success stories. They’re honest conversations grounded in curiosity, listening, and lived experience.

This episode introduces the heart behind the podcast and what’s to come.

Episode 01 launches Monday, February 16th.