Power Your Story

Hear what some of our students were up to over their summer break.

This episode features Emilio, Essence, Uriel, Anabel, José, Daniel, Carlos, Christian, and Jonas. Custom cover art by Stanley and Edgar.

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 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.

Miko's breaking down some sticky storeis from Reddit about people's relationships with their families, significant others, and friends. For each scenario, Miko provides clever commentary, answering the popular question of the platform: Am I the ***hole?

(Of course since this is a CLEAN podcast, we've done a little editing.)

Oh and "OP" means "Original Poster."

Tune in for some high drama, good laughs, eye rolls, and solid advice.

This episode was produced and hosted by Miko. Graphic design team: Miko, Leslie Sanchez, AJ, and Alejandro.

Enjoy!

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.

By now, we all know what a "Karen" is. Enjoy this round table discussion about the phenomenon that is the Karen, made popular by the #worldstar videos on social media. At times, funny or entertaining... but more often embarrassing, infuriating, and even dangerous... we feel the Karenmageddon must be stopped!

This episode features Brian, Jaylin, Elijah, Leo, Adrian, Miko, and Elvis. Additional production support from Stanley. Editing by Ade. Graphic design by Stanley and Edgar.

Enjoy!

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.

How can you grow from uncomfortable experiences in a healthy way? How does perception play into relationships and day-to-day interactions?

Frankie, Alex, and Lajoie share their personal stories about the drama that's happened with friends and strangers and how they healed from it. Maybe it'll help you with a difficult experience in your own life.

This episode was produced by Frankie, Alex, and Lajoie and edited by Tess. Graphic design by Miracle.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

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

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

***

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.

Jordan shares his opinions and commentary on the 2023 NBA Offseason and what makes a player a superstar.

This episode was produced and hosted by Jordan with custom graphic design by Miracle.

Enjoy!

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.

Our producers explore ASMR sounds as a technique that some people find helps them relax and fall asleep. What do you think?

This episode features Leo, Edgar, Maya, Elvix.

Enjoy!

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.

Imagine wanting to go to sleep.

But as soon as you get in bed, as soon as you get comfortable, you're laying there for like five minutes and it's like, you're not sleepy at all.

Have you ever experienced the effects of sleep deprivation and insomnia?

Leonardo and Dewayne are sharing personal stories, as well as some of the causes and possible solutions for anyone struggling to go to sleep.

This episode was created by Leonardo and Dewayne with production and editing support from Isis and Miko.

Enjoy!

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.

We are sharing a different spin on mental health with Heavy Metal fan, musician and artist Justin Bowling. This interview was hosted by Carlos, Essence, Leslie, D'Angelo, and ChuYing, produced by Aldo, edited by Brian.

If you are struggling with mental health, anxiety, or depression, please know that you are not alone. Reach out to someone at your school, your medical provider, or someone you trust to help you find support.

Check out Justin's art at: https://www.vestebancomics.com

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METAL MUSIC RECOMMENDATIONS FROM JUSTIN:

Shape of Despair

Austere

Woods of Desolation

Morke

Tvær

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call 988 immediately.

Also check out: No Shame on U

For mental health concerns, feeling depressed or anxious please seek out resources in your area. Talk to someone you trust.

Chicago Resources:

City of Chicago Teen Support

NAMI Chicago Youth

Thresholds

Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness

National Resources:

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Health

DBSA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

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.

This is part 2 of round table conversations recorded by our student producers in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by police on May 25, 2020. If you haven't already, we encourage you to go back to part 1 and listen to that one first, then come back to this one.

Also be kind to yourself and to our students who vulnerably and openly shared what were pretty fresh, raw emotions as the aftermath of this incident was unfolding.

It is important to remember the context — this was recoding in 2020 during the COVID pandemic lockdown. A divisive president was in the White House, that the majority of our students (but not all) felt anguish over. The Black Lives Matter Movement had gained visibility, and was convtroversial in certain circles. Riots were breaking out across the country, including in Chicago, and doing major damage to property and there were also peaceful demonstrations of anger, outrage, and support for the citizens, families, and communities most impacted by racial violence. We were hearing cries of "defund the police" without totally being clear what that meant.

You will hear opinions and statements you agree with AND ones you will disagree with.

We definitely encourage you to seek out and support commemorative events and grassroots organizations in your local community and take care of yourself during this time.

Thank you for listening.

This episode was produced by students in our 2020 Podcasting Season.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

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

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

***

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.

May 25th commemorates a terrible and sad anniversary for the United States and that is the murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a practice of remembrance, we are releasing two round table conversations our student producers recorded in the wake of the tragedy the year it happened, 2020.

It is important to remember the context — this was during the COVID pandemic lockdown. A divisive president was in the White House, that the majority of our students (but not all) felt anguish over. The Black Lives Matter Movement had gained visibility, and was convtroversial in certain circles. Riots were breaking out across the country, including in Chicago, and doing major damage to property and there were also peaceful demonstrations of anger, outrage, and support for the citizens, families, and communities most impacted by racial violence. We were all on edge.

You will hear opinions and statements you agree with AND ones you will disagree with.

These conversations captured the raw emotions, ideas, and thoughts of our students in the midst of this chaotic time. We were meeting for our program for the first time online instead of in a classroom together and our producers' sibliings and families were living life in the background while we were recording (yes you will hear some of them).

We hope that you will listen with compassion and without judgment. And we hope that rather than breaking open old wounds, listening will help you to acknowledge, process, and continue to do the work of healing the discomfort and pain that likely you still feel over this period of time.

And also to remember that these issues have not yet been solved. There is still work to do.

We definitely encourage you to seek out and support commemorative events and grassroots organizations in your local community and take care of yourself during this time.

Thank you for listening.

This episode was produced by students in our 2020 Podcasting Season.

http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com

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

Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast

YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast

***

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.