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What might a thriving San Luis Valley look like in 2045? In this special Mixtape collaboration, ten young people from Center, Colorado share stories, reflections, and visions for a future rooted in wellness, culture, connection, and care for the land.

Created through a partnership between the Center Vikings Youth Club, Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley, Sweetgrass Therapeutics, YEBO, and Future Town Tour/Warm Cookies of the Revolution, this project combines embodied wellness practices, creative writing, and media making to help youth reflect on the present while imagining the future they hope to build.

Inspired by conversations about nature, community, mental health, and belonging, this episode invites listeners to consider the future we're creating together.

Arranged & Produced by Adrian H. Molina

Mixed & Mastered by Rodney Sino-Cruz

Recorded at Alamosa Citizen and KRZA

Links:

⁠⁠The Boys & Girls Club of San Luis Valley⁠

Center Vikings Youth Club

Sweetgrass Therapeutics

Warm Cookies of the Revolution Future Town Tour

⁠⁠Donate to YEBO⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@YEBOPod

Welcome to Mission 1477, YEBO’s statewide storytelling initiative centering and celebrating the voices of people in our communities. The theme of this Mixtape is The Valley — stories from the San Luis Valley, CO.

This installment was created alongside the Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley and recorded live at their Alamosa Club site. Their commitment to helping young people grow into confident, caring, and responsible leaders aligns naturally with YEBO’s belief that every voice carries strength and history.

In this episode, four storytellers share moments of growth, grounding, and generosity — stories shaped by family, friendship, faith, and the vast landscape they call home.

Hosted by Isaura Maria, The Growing Storyteller

Recorded by Cory Montalvo, Chief Plug

Coached by Cristina Chacon, The Amplifier

Edited and mixed by Jeanette Courts

Recorded live at The Boys & Girls Club of San Luis Valley (Alamosa Club Site)

Special Thanks to the ⁠Margulf Foundation⁠ for supporting this collaboration

The Stories:

(1:43) Vicky Corona — A high school senior reflects on the hardships that shaped her, offering her younger self a letter about survival, gratitude, and the people who kept her grounded.

(4:24) Joselyn Mix — Navigating separation anxiety, shifting routines, and the pressures of school and theater, Joselyn finds steadiness through friendship, advocacy, and learning to breathe through change.

(8:42) Abel Alirez — After a difficult day leaves him discouraged, Abel discovers how love, compassion, and a simple act of showing up can turn failure into reassurance and renewed confidence.

(13:19) Ms. Felicia — A former Club kid turned Teen Director shares how mentorship reshaped her life, and why she now chooses to be that steady, caring presence for the next generation.

Links:

⁠The Boys & Girls Club of San Luis Valley

⁠Donate to YEBO⁠

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@YEBOPod

InTune is a podcast from YEBO that uses storytelling and conversation to help normalize mental health experiences among Black and Brown communities. Hosted by licensed psychologist Dr. Jazmyne Peters, each episode pairs a young adult's personal story with practical insights that support self-awareness, healing, and growth.

In this conversation, Dr. Peters and Michael Borne explore the complicated relationship many young people have with joy, rest, and productivity. After returning from a life-changing trip to Japan, Michael finds himself wrestling with an unexpected question: Why do moments of happiness sometimes leave us feeling guilty?

This episode invites listeners to reconsider the stories they've been told about success and reminds us that rest, curiosity, connection, and joy are not distractions from life—they are essential parts of it.

Credits

Hosted by Dr. Jazmyne Peters
Produced by Cory Montalvo & Cristina Chacón
Edited by Jo Erickson
Mixed & Mastered by Jeanette Courts

Mental Health Resources

These conversations are intended for reflection and learning and are not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

Colorado Crisis Services
Call: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text: TALK to 38255

InTune is a podcast from YEBO that uses storytelling and conversation to help normalize mental health experiences among Black and Brown communities. Hosted by licensed psychologist Dr. Jazmyne Peters, each episode pairs a young adult's personal story with practical insights that support self-awareness, healing, and growth.

In this conversation, Dr. Peters and Isaura Maria Ramirez explore what it means to trust yourself in moments of uncertainty. After a difficult workplace conflict leaves her questioning whether she was "too much" or "not enough," Isaura reflects on a familiar challenge: learning to navigate relationships, accountability, and self-doubt without relying solely on validation from others.

This episode is a thoughtful reminder that growth isn't about never making mistakes; it's about learning how to respond to yourself with honesty, accountability, and care.

Credits

Hosted by Dr. Jazmyne Peters
Produced by Cory Montalvo & Cristina Chacón
Edited by Jo Erickson
Mixed & Mastered by Jeanette Courts

Mental Health Resources

These conversations are intended for reflection and learning and are not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

Colorado Crisis Services
Call: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text: TALK to 38255

InTune is a podcast from YEBO that uses storytelling and conversation to help normalize mental health experiences among Black and Brown communities. Hosted by licensed psychologist Dr. Jazmyne Peters, each episode pairs a young adult's personal story with practical insights that support self-awareness, healing, and growth.

In this conversation, Dr. Peters and Jasmine Villalobos explore the complexities of identity, belonging, and success. As a first-generation Latina working in higher education, Jasmine reflects on the tension between pursuing educational and professional opportunities while remaining connected to the family, culture, and community that shaped her.

Whether you've ever felt torn between where you come from and where you're going, this episode offers an honest reflection on finding a path that honors both.

Credits

Hosted by Dr. Jazmyne Peters
Produced by Cory Montalvo & Cristina Chacón
Edited by Jo Erickson
Mixed & Mastered by Jeanette Courts

Mental Health Resources

These conversations are intended for reflection and learning and are not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

Colorado Crisis Services
Call: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text: TALK to 38255

What happens when you can't bridge two worlds? Why is it so hard to trust yourself? And when did choosing joy start to feel like something you had to earn?

Welcome to InTune, a podcast from YEBO that uses storytelling and conversation to help normalize mental health experiences among Black and Brown communities. Hosted by licensed psychologist Dr. Jazmyne Peters, each episode pairs a young adult's personal story with practical insights that support self-awareness, healing, and growth.

Through honest conversations with young adults navigating identity, family, belonging, purpose, and mental wellness, InTune creates space for reflection, connection, and the reminder that you're not alone in what you're carrying.

Subscribe now and join us for stories that help us better understand ourselves, our communities, and the journeys we're still becoming.

Credits

Hosted by Dr. Jazmyne Peters
Produced by Cory Montalvo & Cristina Chacón
Edited by Jo Erickson
Mixed & Mastered by Jeanette Courts

Mental Health Resources

These conversations are intended for reflection and learning and are not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

Colorado Crisis Services
Call: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Text: TALK to 38255

What if your worst villain was.. Yourself? In this episode, Jadyn wrestles with ‘adulting’ and how our biggest villains force us to reckon with our true selves.

Your superpowers allow you to express yourself. In this episode, Jadyn explores his superpowers and shares how his learnings from a nonprofit leader helped him see how our skills are constantly evolving.

Just like your favorite superhero, your training is never going to be fully complete because new challenges will always come up. Jadyn pinpoints the moment he decided change needed to happen, and offers a story from a local community superhero about their moment.

You don’t have to fly around, move things with your mind, or be a God to be a superhero. In this podcast, our very own Jadyn Nguyen will show you that everyday superheroes exist all around you. The Superhero Mindset is a show that argues that people don't need to be fully prepared to successfully face the challenges life throws at them. Like our favorite superheroes, we must confront our villains to realize the full potential of our power. You'll listen to guest interviews throughout this series to explore how the Superhero Mindset shows up in the lives of our family, community leaders, and close friends. Plug in and discover your hero journey!

Thank you to our wonderful partners at House of Pod/Amped for their production assistance and unyielding support for youth voices.