Power Your Story
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, Instagram, and YouTube. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.
Episodes
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 things we see in our feeds. Our advic...
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,
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. She's an Author, Podcast Host, Certi...
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...
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.
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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.
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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, Jay...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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A short round table looking at love from different angles.
This episode was features Daniel, Devonte, Aliz, and Jackie.
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Dancer and Fitness Instructor Ramón Muñoz returns with more insight into how to teach an excellent dance fitness class, how to choose the right music, and hope for the future.
We also got to take a mini-Zumba class with him before our interview. Everyone was smiling!
This episode features Jayson, Dorian, Antar, Lailah, Keynia, Elijah, David, Zion, Nkili, Steven, Kenneth, and Darius.
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Taylor Swift's career has been nothing short of a global phenomenon. Between her 2023 Eras Tour and Super Bowl appearances, her fan base just keeps growing!
Whether you're a Swiftie or not, join us for this conversation about why we think she's so popular, and whether $20,000 is TOO much to pay to see her in concert.
This episode was produced and co-hosted by Maya, Adrian, Corey, and Leo.
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What happens after high school? Will you go to college? Get a job?
How do you take care of your responsibilites and follow your dreams?
Adrian has some ideas in this solo episode.
This episode was produced and hosted by Adrian, with support from Maya.
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Are you nervous to sing in public? Or do you love to use your voice? Does singing make you feel good?
Davin Youngs is a singer and voice coach who creates immersive sound experiences called The RESET to help people relax and feel mor...
Ramón Muñoz is one of Chicago's favorite Zumba instructors. He joined our class online for a mini session and after we worked up a sweat, we got to interview him about exercise, dance, social media and more!
Check out his classes and merch at https://www.ramonmunozdf.com/about and learn some moves on Instagram @rmdancefitness.
This episode features Jackie, Uriel, Emilio, Frederick, Jonas, and Leslie.
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