Power Your Story is produced by high school 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. Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder at The Creative Impostor Studios. We share personal stories, interviews, and round table discussions about the topics that matter most to us. Follow us on Facebook,…
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What's YOUR favorite scary movie? This episode was produced by Malik, Jason, Charme, Melah, Amina, James, Rose, Diego, Yesenia, Brandon, Anaiya, Brian, LeLe, Lania, Julissa, David, Oliva, Cha'Raye, Anthony, and Joy. Edited by Olivia. Enjoy the show! Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook:…
Have you ever felt pressure to look or act a certain way because of beauty standards on social media? We're discussing the pressures of beauty standards online and offline. We talk about the unrealistic expetations highlighted on social media and how they can affect mental health, especially for young girls and teens. From diet culture to damaging trends, both men and women are affected by the…
Open Mic episodes are where we pick a topic and share whatever's on our mind that day about it. Money is always a hot topic and this round table does not disappoint! What do YOU think? Will money ever buy you happiness? This episode features Adrian, Aden, Jessica, Moriah, Maya, Ciara, Briana & Ms. Klunder. Enjoy the show! Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode.…
Is it okay to watch sad movies? How do you get through world tragedies? What if you don't have supportive family members? We talked with Ms. Shelby Grace, a school social worker, about these questions and more. She even taught us a cool breathing technique to use when we feel stressed! This episode was produced by ChuYing, Christian, Aliz, José, Toni, Carlos, Uriel, and Jonas. Enjoy the show!…
We got to speak with Dr. Ava Thompson Greenwell back in 2021 about her documentary Mandela in Chicago , which we also got to screen in our podcasting program. The film tells the story of Nelson Mandela's historic visit to Chicago in 1993, three years after he was released from prison and one year before he became South Africa's first Black president. But Dr. Ava Thompson is not just a filmmaker.…
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…
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! Click…
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,…
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…
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:…
