Welcome to Poder Speaks! We are young Latinx change makers developing a new narrative for NC politics that centers the leadership and voices of Black and brown communities. This season of Poder Speaks we are focused on the Power we hold as individuals and a collective. Stay tuned for more episodes as we connect with leaders from across NC.

Generational progress is only possible if there is inter-community support. Period.
For this episode of Poder Speaks, Axel sits down with Representative Zack Hawkins of Durham County, and Representative Ricky Hurtado of Alamance County to discuss the needs of young men today. The conversation is insightful,  thought provoking, and empowering as we deep dive into what is needed to support young folks, particularly young men navigating their place in society.

Welcome to Poder Speaks! We are young Latinx change makers developing a new narrative for NC politics that centers the leadership and voices of Black and brown communities. This season of Poder Speaks we are focused on the Power we hold as individuals and a collective. Stay tuned for more episodes as we connect with leaders from across NC.

We sat down with Kendra Johnson, the Executive Director of North Carolina’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, Equality NC, for Pride month! We talked about trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community, the history of advocacy in North Carolina, and the work that EqualityNC is doing to combat anti-Trans legislation.

This month, and any month for that matter, is a time to celebrate one’s own gender and sexual expression. We wanted to take that celebration a step further by diving into how we can collectively mobilize together to solidify the safety, rights, and future of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender North Carolinians. Enjoy!

Welcome to Poder Speaks! We are young Latinx change makers developing a new narrative for NC politics that centers the leadership and voices of Black and brown communities. This season of Poder Speaks we are focused on the Power we hold as individuals and a collective. Stay tuned for more episodes as we connect with leaders from across NC.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we found it fitting to hold a conversation centering mental health and its intersection with activism. Stephany Mejia, a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Raleigh, NC, broke down the importance of  mental health when navigating the complexities of one’s own marginalized identities while also committing to social justice work. Whew!

Stephany talks us through the effectiveness of her empowering approach to therapy and sprinkles in some advice on how to reclaim your space in this complex and  ever changing society we live in. Tune in and enjoy!

Welcome to Poder Speaks! We are young Latinx change makers developing a new narrative for NC politics that centers the leadership and voices of Black and brown communities. This season of Poder Speaks we are focused on the Power we hold as individuals and a collective. Stay tuned for more episodes as we connect with leaders from across NC.

To kick of the series we have a special guest, mother and public health advocate,  Carla Catalán Day who joins us to discuss her vision for North Carolina. With a background in health and safety as the first Latina health inspector in Forsyth county, Carla breaks down the issues that drove her to run for office in 2022. Tenacity, finesse, and a chicana spirit got Carla very close to winning a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Poder Speaks is produced by Poder NC Action which is a 501c4 organization focused on expanding the electorate by investing in NC Latinx voters.

Connect with Poder NC:
Webiste: https://www.podernc.org/
IG, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @PoderNCAction

Connect with Carla:
IG: @electcarla
Podcast: https://www.inspectormama.com/


Host: Sara Castillo
Editor: Axel Herrera Ramos
Graphics: Natalia Diez
Music: David