Shockingly, we are revisiting an open mic episode that was recorded all the way back in 2021, when we were trying to process devastation brought about by California wildfires. Here we are again in 2025 with more devastation.

For more information, we also like this episode from Imperfect Paradise: LAist Newsroom Answers Your Questions About the Fires.

Our hearts go out to everyone who has been and is being hit by this tragedy.

This episode features Adrian, Brandon, Brooklynn, Maya, Natalie & Jayvon.

Enjoy!

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcast media.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

Our student producers from Ray Graham interview one of their favorite teachers (they have a lot of them), Ms. Jones about her experiences playing, coaching, and teaching sports. They also touch on life skills, community-based instruction, and even... math.

This episode was produced by Emilio, Gabby, Anabel, Semaje, Devonte and also features Uriel, Rafael, Diego, Daniel, and Patty.

Enjoy!

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YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

Coming out of summer break, fall is in full swing! What were your summer highlights and what, if anything, is the shadow side? What's so great about Roblox. Plus, WAS there a song of the summer? 

Our student producers weigh in on this open mic episode from summer 2024.

This episode features Kayley, Diego, Rafael, José, Angel, Gabby, Daniel, Niimah, Ke’Nya, Jamyra, Alex, Edgar, Youssef, Devonte, Uriel, Jackie, and Rhianna.

Enjoy!

Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

What if it turns out something you clearly remembered never happened that way... but tons of people also remembered it the same way you did? Were you all just confused? Or did we slip into an alternate timeline?

KitKat, The Monopoly Man, JFK... maybe it's all a conspiracy!

Open Mic is where we pick a topic and then any of our producers can hop on the mic to say what comes to their mind.

This episode features Adrian, Leo, Brian, Jayvon, Jaylin, Miko, AJ, Hysan, and Elijah.

Enjoy!

 

Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

Leo tells his coming out and offers advice for others who are struggling with revealing aspects of their identity. He also shares ideas for the friends, family and community who want to support them.

This episode was produced, written and hosted by Leo.

Graphic design by Mel.

Enjoy!

Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

Alex shares her experiences trying to fit in and find her friend group in high school. 

This episode was produced, written and hosted by Alex.

Graphic design by Cha'Raye.

Enjoy!

Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

What have you always wanted to ask a teenager about their high school experience?   We are taking questions!    Could be about classes, challenges, social media, pop culture, bullying, future dreams, our podcasting program, or anything you’re curious about.   Keep the questions clean and classy!   You can send them through our contact page https://poweryourstory.libsyn.com/site/contact or DM us on Instagram @poweryourstorypodcast.   Our program director will forward the best ones to answer on a future episode of Power Your Story.

Pam Covarrubias is a podcaster (like us). On her show, Café con Pam, she hosts interviews over cafécito about mental health, liberation, and entrepreneurship.

AND she teaches people how to use Emotional Freedom Technique, or "tapping", to help with anxiety, stress, and fear. She showed us how to do it and you can follow along and try it too.

Don't forget to check out Pam's website and listen to Café con Pam. 

Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram.

This episode was produced by Uriel, Angel, Dylan and Rafael and features student producers from our Podcast Tech program.

Enjoy!

Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

 

Not every high school teacher goes to college with that as their career goal. Hear the story of how Mr. Amusa, one of Uriel's favorite teachers, came to love his work. Plus, he shares with Uriel the best and worst parts.

This was recorded at school between classes.

This episode was produced and recorded by Uriel.

Enjoy!

Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.

Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.

Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.