Power Your Story
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 or DM us on Our program director will forward the best ones to answer on a future episode of Power Your Story.
info_outline Podcasting and Tapping with Pam Covarrubias from Café con PamPower 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 and listen to This episode was produced by Uriel, Angel, Dylan and Rafael and features student producers from our Podcast Tech program. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** Power Your Story is...
info_outline Teaching Special Education Wasn't the Plan with Mr. Amusa & UrielPower Your Story
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! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** 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...
info_outline Love: A round table with Devonte, Daniel, Jackie, AlizPower Your Story
A short round table looking at love from different angles. This episode was features Daniel, Devonte, Aliz, and Jackie. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** 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 , creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics...
info_outline Keep Dancing & Have a Good Time with Ramón MuñozPower Your Story
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. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse...
info_outline Taylor Swift, Global Shift with Maya, Adrian, Corey, LeoPower Your Story
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. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse...
info_outline Future Dreams: Career Planning with AdrianPower Your Story
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. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** 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...
info_outline Sing For Creative Expression with Davin YoungsPower Your Story
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 to help people relax and feel more connected. We got to do some improvisational singing with Davin before our interview. Check out his music on Spotify, Apple Music... whereever you stream audio. You can also listen to his awesome podcast , and find upcoming This episode features Elijah, Zion, Dorian, N'kili, and Steven. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: ***...
info_outline Move Your Body (so it doesn't rust!) Zumba and Dance Fitness with Ramón MuñozPower Your Story
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 and learn some moves on Instagram This episode features Jackie, Uriel, Emilio, Frederick, Jonas, and Leslie. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** 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...
info_outline Mapping the Motion of Music with AdenPower Your Story
What kind of music do you like? How do you design the best playlist? What's your earliest memory of music? WARNING: Aden cannot be held responsible for the smile this episode will put on your face. Enjoy! Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: *** 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...
info_outlineWhat kind of music do you like? How do you design the best playlist? What's your earliest memory of music?
WARNING: Aden cannot be held responsible for the smile this episode will put on your face.
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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.