Podcasts about power your story

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. Enjoy! Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode. 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.  

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. Enjoy! Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode. 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.  

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 https://poweryourstory.libsyn.com/site/contact or DM us on Instagram @poweryourstorypodcast.   Our program director will forward the best ones to answer on a future episode of Power Your Story.

Our student producers in the Podcast Tech program at Ray Graham Training Center wanted to share their holiday wishes and a cup of good cheer! But beware... Santa's watching you. Thank you for another amazing season of Power Your Story! Enjoy! Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode. 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.  

What are our student producers excited about for Halloween? Listen to the episode to find out. WARNING: This episode contains spooky sound design and lots of laughs! This episode features Emilio, Daniel, José, Angel, Rafael, Uriel, Dylan, Devonte, Patricia, Anabel, and Kayley. Sound design (music and effects) by Daniel, Emilio, José, Anabel, Devonte, Darius, Keynia, Elijah, Samuel, and Ethan. Enjoy! Click here to let us know what you liked about the episode. 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.  

EPISODE 100!!!! We're celebrating by trying something new. This is our first ever original fiction episode on Power Your Story.  Our producers collaborated on this story about climate change, heroism, and adventure through improvisation based on a comedy writing workshop with writer, media producer, podcaster, and comedian Lisa Orkin. The year is 2025. The news is that a massive climate change event is imminent that will submerge the entire earth under water. Will Bye the Cool Science Dude has hired adventurer Captain Jonas to go on an underwater adventure to find the Lost Kingdom of Jalen-A-Lions. Legend has it that they hold a secret treasure that will save us all. Science students Kevin and Ashley show up to help with their secret skill. Our four heroes will face great danger as they try to save the earth from drowning. This episode was produced and performed by: Anabel - Storyteller Uriel - Will Bye the Cool Science Dude Jonas - Captain Jonas Emilio - Kevin ChuYing - Ashley Daniel - Giant Octopus & Serious Jorgé Cover art design by Bri. Enjoy! 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.  

Here are five places in your story where you can use your character's shadows to create amazing complexity and thematic resonance.

Welcome to a crossover episode of a different sort. But first: How are you doing? No, really? I ask because May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So many of us, myself included, struggle to articulate how “off” we feel right now, a cruel joke given that the good folks and orgs behind this month's observance urge us to check in with our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.  I'll go first (yikes!): The only way I can describe my current state of mind is fragile. Can you relate? If you're an entrepreneur, an educator, a corporate employee, a HUMAN, I bet you can. You're okay. I acknowledge and honor your struggle. This episode isn't about mental health per se. It's about creating a secure and attentive environment for guests to feel supported, understood, and willing to engage in vulnerable conversations. The high schoolers behind Power Your Story, my student mentee podcast, beautifully illustrate my point. Their cohort-led interview with Peer Support Specialist and Mental Health Advocate Ashley Scott showcases subtle practices anyone can incorporate to become a better listener and, thus, better podcast host. Co-hosts Elvis, Emerie, Jules, and Alejandro facilitate a space where Ashley feels supported to speak more candidly about her mental health. That safety is mutual: Ashley's comfort leads the students to go off-script, to ask more meaningful follow-up questions, and to add personal observations that make for a more engaging conversation. You can talk about podcasting for marketing, sales, audience growth, or business all day, but this genuine exchange is why I love podcasting; this is where your audience will find value. The last few episodes of Podcast Envy have focused on hosting and content strategies guaranteed to make your show a repeat listen. By creating a safe, intimate container where you and your guests can discuss important topics, you're signaling to the audience that they, too, are seen and heard. I appreciate that not everyone's format is conducive to exploring tough conversations. Still, anyone can follow the Power Your Story lead, regardless of your show's POVs, by remaining present and reflecting back to each guest. For Mental Health Awareness, check out all of this month's related Power Your Story episodes:  Insomnia & Dreaming of a Better Night's Sleep with Leonardo & Dewayne;  The Journey to Self-Empowerment: Mindfulness,Law of Attraction with Hysan & May;  Heavy Metal & Mental Health with Justin Bowling by Leslie, Carlos, Essence & ChuYing and produced by Aldo; Advocating for Mental Health & Peer Support with Ashley Scott RECOMMENDED LISTENING PEP106 - Awesome Podcast Host Featuring Karen Yates Power Your Story Refresh Your Podcast (Don't fade out!) Ready for a refresh for YOUR show? 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Hysan and May explore how we can empower ourselves to have a richer and more fulfilling life through mindfulness practices and the Law of Attraction.  Hysan mentions the book: Who Will Cry When You Die? by Robin Sharma Order it from Bookshop.org to support independent bookstores and Power Your Story. This episode was produced by Hysan and May and edited by May. Enjoy! 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.

Aliyah has been one of our star producers since the beginning of Power Your Story. When she graduated, she recorded this farewell episode in her final season with Power Your Story and her last year attending Ray Graham, a high school in Chicago for diverse learners and students with disabilities. Aliyah works with Infiniteach, an incredible company that develops inclusive technology and apps for the autistic community.  She continues to use the interview skills she learned and practiced on Power Your Story for their blog. Check out Infiniteach's Blog! Enjoy! 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.  

What do you love most about Instagram? What kept you feeling happy during the pandemic? This episode was recorded during the height of popularity for a Canadian dance duo Flow XS. Watching their high energy choreography videos was a bright spot for our producer Anaid.  Here's the full transcript of our interview so you can follow along.   Flow XS Website Instagram YouTube choreo video Anaid mentions   This episode was produced by Anaid. Enjoy! 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. INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Anaid: Welcome to Power Your Story. I'm Anaid. Today we are talking about Flow XS. Flow XS is a dance group. It's just Kevin and Michael. They are just brothers from Toronto, Canada. I first found out about them because they were in a Disney movie, Zombies 1 and 2, and I see the background dancers and they're so amazing. I look them up on Instagram first. There was somebody from that movie who posted a picture and I just commented on that picture and then Flow XS liked my comment. Ms K: Anaid, I think you spend a lot of time on Instagram. Do you love being on Instagram? Anaid: Yeah. Ms K: Tell us what you like about it. Anaid: I like the filters. I like, I dunno, there's something about Instagram that I like. When I'm commenting on posts, I feel happy. I watch Flow XS on YouTube. They dance mostly to hip hop music. Ms K: Why do you think they're special? What do you think it is about when they dance that makes them different than other dancers? Anaid: I think they have a different flow and unique, and that's what I like about them. One day I will love to see them perform in person. Ms K: So for you, you have a disability that would make it pretty difficult for you to move your body in the same way that they move their bodies. Probably even I could not move my body in the same way that they move their bodies. Because like you said, it's really unique and they've probably put in a lot of hard work. Anaid: Yeah, I wish I could dance like that. Ms K: Is there any physical activity that you have done, that you really enjoy? Anaid: Standing up. When I can stand up, I feel strong.  I have a brain tumor. It makes it difficult to walk. And when I see other people dance, I wanna do that.  Sometimes I DM people I follow, but I don't hear back. It doesn't really matter. I have made friends on Instagram who like bands. When I first got my Instagram account, I was 18 or 17 years old. I waited for a lot of years. I think it's because my disability doesn't, like, respond really quick. Ms K: And how did it feel when you first started using Instagram? Anaid: I was happy. Ms K: Right away, you loved it? Anaid: Yeah. Ms K: I'm wondering cuz you've seen some movies and some performances and Flow XS – when I looked at their website, they've been in a ton of different things. Do you have, like, a favorite video or a favorite performance you've seen of theirs? Anaid: There's this YouTube video. Ms K: Mm-hmm. Anaid: It was like a class and they were teaching us how to dance to “Somebody To Love” by Justin Bieber and Usher. Ms K: So it's a class and they're teaching you how to dance to “Somebody To Love”? Anaid: Yeah. I like how they're teaching us step by step. I go over the steps in my mind. It made me feel happy.  I think listeners should check out Flow XS because they are the best dancers. I think it will make you feel good and happy. My name is Anaid. Go check out Flow XS and thank you for listening.  

COVID-19 hit the world pretty hard. In some ways, we hit rock bottom. In 2020, we recorded a round table discussion online (since we couldn't meet in person) with some of our Power Your Story student producers. We talked about masks, being stuck at home, online school, losing people, being bored, stress, and even some positive things coming from the experience.  In 2022, we listened back to that discussion for a fresh perspective and recorded an updated intro.  We hope listening back helps YOU process some of your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences from the pandemic. Hopefully things are getting better. This episode features Aliyah, Brandon, Brooklynn, Elvis, Genaro, Jules (Clara), Keyanna, and Alejandro. The new intro is by Adrian, Brooklynn, and Jayvon. 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.

I feel like an impostor. Yes, on a repeated and ongoing basis - hence the name and premise of this podcast AND my podcast company The Creative Impostor Studios. But there are moments when this feeling is worse than usual. And that was the entire month of March 2022.  Mentioned 20% off your pass to Podfest! Promo Code: podcastenvy (email me to see if the nearly free listener pass is still available!) Power Your Story (featuring my students!) #claimpodparity Show some love for The Creative Impostor LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode. Faves! Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors! *** Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Connect With Andrea Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Creative Impostor listener.) Credits Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music Edwin R. Ruiz - Cover Art Photo

In this re-podcast episode Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis joins his committed liberal friend David Blatt on Andrea Klunder's show The Creative Impostor to discuss the differences between the Right and the Left, why we're so polarized, and how civil dialogue might be restored.   About Andrea Klunder Andrea Klunder is the Creative Director, Media Strategist and Podcast Producer behind The Creative Impostor Studios.  Andrea works with organizations, companies, and leaders who want to use audio content to tell stories, create movements, and change culture.  She calls upon her myriad experiences as a singer, actor, director, business owner, yoga, and meditation teacher to produce and edit podcasts for social impact organizations and entrepreneurs.  She consults on strategy and coaches podcasters to go deeper into the craft and culture of making their show.   Andrea boasts of four podcasts: Podcast Envy: elevating the craft and culture of podcasting The Creative Impostor: featuring creative thought leaders who take bold action in life and work, despite the little voice in their heads that says, “Who do you think you are?!” Improve With Auntie: A round table for aunties like us to come together to share our brilliant ideas, sharp wit, and A+ advice, and Power Your Story: produced by her high school mentees who attend a Chicago public school for diverse learners   Andrea has developed podcasts with the Santa Fe Opera, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Del Norte Credit Union, Institute for Justice, Chicago Reader, the NARM Training Institute, and more.  She has been a featured speaker and trainer for Podcast Movement, Podfest, She Podcasts Live, the University of Florida, The Wing, Next Door Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, and many, many podcasts.  Andrea believes in the power of podcasting to immerse your followers in an authentic brand experience through engaging, entertaining, and educational audio media. Her mission is to help your voice to shine!   About David Blatt David Blatt, Ph.D., has worked for more than two decades in the public policy field.  Blatt founded the Oklahoma Policy Institute, a state policy think-tank that aims to expand opportunity for all Oklahomans through nonpartisan research, analysis and advocacy.  He served as its executive director for 10 years.  Now, he brings this expertise to students in the Master of Public Administration program at OU-Tulsa as the George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Professor of Practice.   Blatt previously served as director of public policy for Community Action Project of Tulsa County, as a budget analyst for the Oklahoma State Senate and as a parliamentary intern for the Canadian House of Commons.  He earned his doctorate in political science from Cornell University, his master of arts degree from McGill University and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Alberta.  

How do you know which dream to follow in your life? How do you start a business? And how do you make a vegan cookie actually taste good? All this and more from our 2019 conversation with Jimmy Prude, founder of Jimmy's Vegan Cookies. For season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. But it feels good when someone notices what you're creating. Hear this story about what happened when we applied to the Google Podcasts Creator Program with PRX. We applied in 2019 and this update is provided by our program director and mentor, Ms. Andrea Klunder. For season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

It's the sports episode you've been waiting for! DeShawn Fontleroy, RBT, is a USA Track and Field Coach, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and founder of ProForce Athletics. He specializes in problems of training–including the role of strength training, sprinting, and jumping ability in the athlete's physical preparation. His podcast is The Science of Sports Mastery. We talk about careers in sports management and coaching, staying focused and developing a strong personal mindset (in athletics and in life), and DeShawn's personal success story. This interview was recorded in 2019. Learn more about DeShawn and his athletic training services at http://proforceathletics.com/. Then check out The Science of Sports Mastery podcast at http://sportsmastery.com/ or in your favorite podcast app. For season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

How do you get started on the path of being a professional artist and musician? What do you do if your work isn't as good as you want it to be? What does it take to be successful? Sandra Antongiorgi is a Chicago-based artist with two creative passions as both a visual artist and a vocalist and musician. She talks with us about how pursuing her passions saved her throughout hard times as a child and throughout her life and shares gratitude for the people who supported and helped her along the way. And she gives some good advice for anyone who wants to follow their own creative passions. Check out her music and art at http://www.santongiorgi.com/.  This episode was produced by Keyanna, Carlos, Brandon, Christobel, and Elvis in 2019. For season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

How do you perceive people with disabilities? How does your disability impact your life? How do you deal with the stress of every day living? In 2019, we created this story for the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. We didn't win, but we think it's pretty awesome anyway! This episode features stories from Brandon, Keyanna, Joel, Carlos, Elvis, and D’Vonte. We also hear the voices of Al, Mekhi, Justus, Zamire, Juan, and Edward. For season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Ian Chadwick joined us online all the way from California, where he works as a ranger in Joshua Tree National Park.  Before that Ian lived in Chicago and worked as nature educator in different places. He shares his own story of why he grew to love nature, why he thinks it's important to connect with it even if you live in the city, and why we should protect our natural environment. He recommends Every Kid Outdoors, a program through the National Parks to give free passes or checking out your local park district. And for those of us living in and around Chicago, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Garfield Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park Zoo (especially the African Penguins), North Park Village Nature Center, and the nearby Indiana Dunes National Park. Nature is one of producer Mark's favorite things and he produced this episode with Joel, Al, and Elvis, Edward, and Justus. On season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

We talked with Sarah Buino, licensed clinical social worker and founder of Head/Heart Therapy in Chicago, about addiction, and our experiences with stress, anxiety, OCD, and bottled up emotions.  Sarah shared tips about using the things you love to do to help when you have these kinds of experiences -- like listening to music, singing, playing video games, going outside, and moving your body. We also talk about Reiki, tarot cards, and super hero psychology. Sarah shared that she doesn't like the word "control" when talking about your feelings and your body's response to stress. Find out what do do instead. Check out Sarah's podcast Conversations with a Wounded Healer. This interview was recorded in 2019. Since then her show has grown a lot! She talks with other healers about how people do our own healing work while helping others. Sarah's favorite social media is Instagram. On season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

This story is about Junae Bennett from Black Girl Gamers and how she experiences playing video games from the time she was a little kid to now as an EA sports journalist.  Check out Junae's website and if you're thinking of a career in gaming, you can buy her ebook How to Become a Successful Video Games Journalist. This interview was recorded in 2019 when Overwatch and Apex Legends were popular. She talked about GTA, streaming on Twitch, making a career, and representation in video games. Follow on Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram. On season 6 of Power Your Story, our theme is "My Favorite Things."  *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 6 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, D'Vonte, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Mark, Mekhi, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Senior Producer Aliyah shares some highlights of the Power Your Story podcast program as well as favorite guests, tips for discovering podcasts to listen to, and what we've learned about being flexible and prepared as producers.    On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. This episode covers interviewing, listening, and storytelling skills. *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Mark, Elvis, and Carlos interviewed Amy Tardif, Regional Manager at the StoryCorps StoryBooth in the Chicago Cultural Center. The mission of StoryCorps is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. This basically means that when we listen to people tell stories about their lives, we can understand where they're coming from better -- even if they are different from us or we don't agree with them. This interview was recorded at our school in 2019. Due to the COVID pandemic, the StoryBooth at the Chicago Cultural Center is closed at the time of release. But you can sign up to record a conversation with a loved one remotely in their “virtual recording booth” with the help of someone from StoryCorps, who will guide you step-by-step. Learn more about StoryCorps and book an appointment to interview someone you know here.   Listen to personal stories recorded through StoryCorps here or subscribe to their podcast in your favorite podcast app.   On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. This episode covers interviewing, listening, and storytelling skills. *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

In this episode, Keyanna, Christobel, and Zamire interviewed Chicago based storyteller and the host of Am I Man Enough? podcast, Ada Cheng. Before the COVID pandemic, we were so lucky to have Ada in the house for our interview and a workshop where she helped us learn how to tell stories from our personal lives. One thing we learned is what to do if you lack the courage to do something and need to find the determination in yourself. Ada’s motto is: make your life the best story you tell. Ada hosts live storytelling events like Pour One Out and Talk Stories. During the pandemic, these events are virtual. You can learn more at renegadeadacheng.com. On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. Storytelling is an important part of being a good host or guest.   *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Monica Rivera is an inspiring podcaster based in New York who produces a show called You Wanna Do What?! On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. In this episode, Brandon, Justus and Joel talk with Monica about what it's like to independently produce an interview-based podcast. She shares some of her favorite stories, her process, and best advice for new podcasters. You can follow Monica on Instagram @youwannadowhat *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Every day we're under immense pressure to figure out what matters in life, and to chase after it with all we've got, but the restless search for lasting satisfaction continues. What if the reason that nothing on earth ever really satisfies you is that you were made for something beyond this earth? What if your life's purpose is hidden in the heart of God, who made you on purpose? What if you were meant to be? At The Story Church we believe everything on earth finds its purpose in God (Colossians 1:16), and you are no exception. Join us every Sunday in January for “Your Story | God's Glory,” a five-part message series in pursuit of life's true purpose.

Have you ever lost your cell phone, had to have surgery, or wanted to learn how to play a new game? On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. In this episode, Joel, Brandon, and Carlos share personal stories from their own lives. This is an example of one type of podcast you can make - "personal narrative." *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. In this episode, we'll walk you through the steps we follow to produce our show. We mention that we use a podcast hosting service called Libsyn. If you decide to create your own show, and host with Libsyn, you can get your first month free with the promo code: envy. Also if you DO have your own podcast, share it with us! Send us the link and we'll give you a shout out on a future episode. *** 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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Power Your Story took an incredible field trip to visit the I Grow Chicago Peace House in the Englewood neighborhood. We got a tour, played basketball, took a kai chi do class (which you'll hear about in another episode), visited the greenhouse, met community members, ate lunch... it was a great day! Al, Malik, Justus and Keenan interviewed co-executive directors Quentin Mables and Erin Vogel about the organization's mission, why they personally got involved, what kinds of programs they offer and the importance of offering a safe space for people in what is traditionally known as a rough, under resourced community. The mission of I Grow Chicago is to grow Englewood from surviving to thriving through community connection, skill building, and opportunity.  Powered by community and leading from the streets, all programs work to address the traumatic effects of violence and poverty. You can learn more about I Grow at http://www.igrowchicago.org, on Facebook @igrowchicago, and Instagram @igrowchicago.   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 at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 3 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Carzel, Danais, Juan, Justus, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Miguel, Nathanial, Shamar, Shaquan, and Zamire. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by DJ Sparkz aka Genaro.

“It’s a cultural instinct to wait to get picked. To seek out the permission and authority that comes from a publisher or talk show host or even a blogger saying, 'I pick you.'” ~Seth Godin You all — I’ve been bursting at the seams with this podcasting secret — my production team for Power Your Story made it to the TOP 24 FINALISTS of the Google Podcasts PRX Creator Program!!!! Yeah — we had an interview with them and we were inches away from one of those 6 slots for teams to be chosen for up to $40K in funding plus awesome mentoring opportunity and… we didn’t get it. I feel like a deflated balloon. Read the rest of the article at:  http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/podenvy044   Win a free pass to She Podcasts LIVE! No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, community -- like real flesh and blood community -- is vital to your survival and success! And it's not easy to come by. This conference will be a catalyst for you for that. Get the details here!* You can get a free pass in this special "best friends giveaway!" 1) Make sure you can actually attend -- Atlanta, GA October 11th-13th 2) Send me a short voice memo about how a podcast has changed your life, or helped you in some significant (big or small) way. It can be mine, someone else's or even your own show. Email me: andrea@thecreativimpostor.com, message me on Facebook, or if you happen to know my phone number, leave me a voicemail. Deadline is Saturday June 15th at noon CST (check your time zone.) *This is an affiliate link so if you end up purchasing a ticket, I will get a lovely commission from the lovely ladies of She Podcasts. Thank you!!!  Podcast Angel Let's do this podcasting thing together!  Apply now to the Podcast Envy VIP Circle with me I've been teasing it FOREVER. Now there is a way for us to connect 1x1 AND for you to become part of an intimate community of podcasting colleagues who all want to make an impact, shift culture and all the while, reap the deep rewards of podcasting (no, I'm not necessarily talking sponsors...) for ourselves. This is a community we will create TOGETHER. And because of this, the first 5 members to join by June 25, 2019, will receive the Founding Member rate of $29/month. I will NEVER offer this rate again and it will be yours for as long as you are current. To request to become a Founding Member, pop over here to get the scoop: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/vipcircle   Resources & podcasts mentioned Power Your Story (produced by my high school students in Chicago -- the show that ALMOST got the Google $$) Walking With Freya with Anne Fricke, episode 033 (interview with me about Power Your Story and working with diverse learners) Just Podcasting with Carrie Caulfield Arrick, episode 8 (interview with me about Power Your Story) I was also featured on episode 7 about podcasting as a remedy for depression. Akimbo (Seth Godin's weekly dose of genius) Google Podcasts creator program (the thing we almost got to do, but didn't -- they are doing cool things though!)   Connect with me Send me an email and let me know how a podcast has changed your life. So no like formal survey or anything. Just email me. You can write it or record a voice memo on your phone and attach it to the email. Join my Facebook Community where we create social support for content creators with inspiring prompts, opportunities for you to share your work, and more. My favorite hashtags #thecreativeimpostor #podcastenvy #podcastboss Email or Voice (send me a question to answer on the show!) Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn now... dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Podcast Envy listener.  

How can you reach me? Email me. Facebook me. Instagram me. Vox me. Want to work with me? CLICK HERE  Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend!!! "Podcasting is like YouTube without the video!" - a discovery by one of Andrea's (super smart) students... because after I asked a gazillion podcasters, no one came up with that perfect description. How can I effectively summarize the podcasting powerhouse that is Ms. Andrea Klunder? Andrea Klunder truly believes in empowerment and engagement through expression in media. Using podcasting as a tool to bring people together, she truly believes that podcasting can be an effective way to engage, educate, and communicate within our diverse communities. This includes special learners, who can use the power of podcasting to evolve as young minds with special needs using her podcasting project, "Power Your Story." Today, we speak about her unique podcasting story and how she uses the humble podcast to help students achieve greatness.   Highlights: How Andrea turned her own passion for podcasting into a powerful communication tool for students with special needs in high school using her "Power Your Story" project. How Andrea successfully pitched podcasting as an educational tool for high school students. How Andrea was able to create a real world podcasting project for high school students on a budget. The technology that students used in order to record their podcasts. Were there any unexpected costs that Andrea did not budget for? How the storytelling and interviewing aspect of podcasting can engage and empower a special learner. What was Andrea's biggest challenge in engaging her special needs' students in the podcasting project. How podcasting can empower students to become experts in both planning and producing in a real world context. How Andrea turns podcasting into a community project for her students. How the editing process can help empower the podcaster-- with or without special needs. Why becoming a podcast mentor is so important. Wow! That's a lot of great podcast production information! Hold on tight while we build this great podcast community together! #PowerYourStoryPodcast #ThePodcastMentor #SpecialNeeds #StudentsAndTechnology #AfterSchoolMatters #TheFutureofPodcasting   Feel free to use these hashtags to share your thoughts with me on socials. #podcasterssupportingpodcasters #justpodcasting One more notes about this series. I plan on experimenting with it while making it work FOR ME. From time to time, things may be different, go a bit wacky or even sideways, so your feedback will help me (and my lovely team) learn, grow and craft something that serves you, dear podcasters.   The technical thing I learned from this episode: Double sided tape helps keep your boom arm in place when you have an odd shaped table edge.   Cat in this episode: Fat Round... who has turned into somewhat of a mascot for the show. #podcats   Personal Podcasting Pain Point: My son came home about 5 minutes early and about 5 minutes before the episode wrapped up. That might not be a big deal to a lot of you, but schedules are super important and transitions are super hard for him because austism. He's getting better at managing his reactions, so while it was a tad stressful for that last 5 minutes, it was also small WIN for him and for us parents who work so hard to help him through this stuff.   Meet The Podcaster:   Power Your Story Podcasting   Andrea Klunder works with mission-driven individuals and organizations to help them use podcasting as a powerful tool for connection, trust, and social impact. She is the Producer & Host of Podcast Envy, all about the craft of podcasting beyond the microphone, and The Creative Impostor Podcast, a show all about how to take bold action in your life and work, despite the little voice in your head that says, “Who do you think you are? You can’t do THAT!” In 2017, she launched Power Your Story, a high school mentoring program and podcast produced by students with diverse learning challenges in Chicago. Andrea is the Producer & Editor of Key Change, a podcast by The Santa Fe Opera and Opera for All Voices, and believes in the power of podcasting to develop an intimate connection with your listeners, build loyal community, and immerse your followers in an authentic brand experience through engaging, entertaining, and educational audio media. Andrea has been a featured speaker and trainer for Podcast Movement, Next Door Chicago, Singularity Storytelling Summit, Nikki Nigl’s About Women, Chicago Public Schools, and many, many podcasts!   A BIG THANK YOU!   Thank you to all the people who made this series possible: My loving, supportive family, my incredible Ya Ya Podcasting Team and the podcasters who were so generous with their thoughts, feelings, experiences and time. And thank you to my clients who always inspire me, my The Good, the Bad and The Yetis (you know who you are), Elsie Escobar and her E-League Alum and my the supportive communities of podcast editors: Podcast Editors Cub & Just Busters: Female Podcast Editors.   P.S. I have been using HelloCast (currently in beta) for this show's workflow... they are NOT a sponsor, but I LOVE how easy they've made putting my show together. All the non audio elements are in 1 place and I can easily track where in the process an episode is... from IDEA to RELEASED. So, THANK YOU HELLOCAST for knowing how I think and designing an app to organize me. :)

Andrea Klunder works with mission-driven individuals and organizations to help them use podcasting as a powerful tool for connection, trust, and social impact. She is the Producer & Host of Podcast Envy, all about the craft of podcasting beyond the microphone, and The Creative Impostor Podcast, a show all about how to take bold action in your life and work, despite the little voice in your head that says, “Who do you think you are? You can’t do THAT!” In 2017, she launched Power Your Story, a high school mentoring program and podcast produced by students with diverse learning challenges in Chicago. Andrea is the Producer & Editor of Key Change, a podcast by The Santa Fe Opera and Opera for All Voices, and believes in the power of podcasting to develop an intimate connection with your listeners, build loyal community, and immerse your followers in an authentic brand experience through engaging, entertaining, and educational audio media. The Creative Impostor (podcast and coaching services): http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com Podcast Envy: http://www.podcastenvy.com Power Your Story (my students' podcast): http://www.poweryourstorypodcast.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/andreaklunder LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaklunder Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andreaklunder.creative My talk at Podcast Movement about Power Your Story (Wed @ 11am): https://podcastmovement.com/speakers/#/artist/andrea-klunder Also get tix for CABARGAY 10!! ASK MATTIE FOR ADVICE HERE!!! Subscribe to this podcast here on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dear-mattie-show/id902469568?mt=2 www.dearmattieshow.com Instagram: @theMattMarr Twitter: @theMattMarr Facebook: @theMattMarr Listen to Mattie’s other podcast TV TEA TIME HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tv-tea-time-with-mattie-and-jake/id1211496705?mt=2 Watch the show on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/talktomattmarr Our Recap Site: http://www.tvteatime.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theMattMarr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Announcing Power Your Story Season 3, a podcast produced by my students from the Podcast Tech mentoring program at a high school in Chicago! Today I'm giving you a first-hand sneak peek of Season 3 of our student-produced podcast, Power Your Story. We are rolling out Season 3 June-August 2018! Featured Interview Clips Musician Sam Trump with Mark and Nate Artists Sam Kirk and Jenny Q with Alfred and Justus Musical transitions (Power Your Story theme music) by DJ Sparkz. Connect With Power Your Story Website Instagram Facebook  Leave a review in Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify  Connect Sam Trump Web Instagram Connect Sam Kirk & Jenny Q IamSamKirk.com Quirklyn.com Provoke Culture Instagram - Sam Instagram - Jenny Resources & Links Las Puertas del Paseo Boricua Watch the micro-doc about the doors on Humboldt Park, featuring Sam Kirk & Jenny Q, produced and directed by Edwin R. Ruiz (our audio engineer) Check out my interview on Conversations with a Wounded Healer with Sarah Buino Podcast Movement 2018 (I'm speaking there Wednesday @ 11am!!!) Power Your Story Podcast (This is what my talk is about.) My podcast about craft of podcasting Podcast Envy The Creative Impostor Magic page - Get a special gift from Andrea here. Connect with Andrea Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Podcast Envy: Podcast Launch, Craft & Coaching Services Chicago Women's Creative Collective Support the Creative Impostor Andrea's Patreon Page — where you can support the show, get cool gifts from me and can become an active participant in the creative community! Free Audio Book & 30 day trial membership with Audible.com — support The Creative Impostor when you sign up! This episode was mixed by Edwin R. Ruiz of Mondo Machine.The Creative Impostor theme music was created by JoVia Armstrong. I'd LOVE to hear from you! If you're listening in Apple Podcasts, PLEASE subscribe and leave a review. It's how Apple decides which shows people find when they are searching for specific topics like this one.

Episode 017. Aliyah Rich is one of the most thoughtful podcast producers I've ever met, and she just happens to be one of my high school students in a mentoring program I created called Power Your Story. In this episode she gives her take on gun violence and mental illness, education and youth, and supporting your community. Subscribe to Season 3 of Power Your Story Podcast! And check out Aliyah's past season episodes: Art, Beauty & Education with Teacher & Painter, Ms. Kurisch Personal Power Stories On Comics, video games, cooking & anime Special shout out to DJ Sparkz (another one of my mentees) for lending his music to Power Your Story -- you hear it in the transitions between Aliyah's segments in this episode.    Featured Podcast Angel: LinkedIn Mastery for Soloprenerus Linked In... the final frontier (of social media)! How's your profile? Do you have tumbleweeds like I did? Sami Gardner's LinkedIn Mastery for Solopreneurs e-course can help!   *And I'll get a little something back as a thank you from Sami for sending you!   Resources: Podcast Boss Interview Setup Guide Get a handy PDF of our dual recording setup for online interviews using Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype AND and the Zoom H4n Pro recorder. My interview on Sarah Buino's Conversations with a Wounded Healer, Episode 018 Podcast Movement 2018 (I’m speaking there!!!) Power Your Story Podcast (This is what my talk is about.) PodcastEnvy.com   Connect: Email or Voice (send me a question to answer on the show!) The Creative Impostor (my OTHER podcast) Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram My favorite hashtags #podcastenvy #podcastboss Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn now... dropping tons of pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Podcast Envy listener.    

Andrea is a member of The Intuitive Woman FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/Theintuitivewomangroup/ I met Andrea virtually, in Elsie Escobar's E-League, a podcast community that encourages She-podcaster's to learn their craft, empower their voices and deliver deep insightful conversations. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Andrea in person at Podfest in Orlando, Fla. Andrea hosts two podcasts: The Creative Imposter and Podcast Envy. Her links are below, please listen, share and subscribe. Although, this reading is for Andrea, listen closely. There may be messages for you from spirit. Spirit likes to be sneaky. I begin with a quick centering and a universal card for all. May you be at peace and know you are exactly where you need to be in this moment~Tina Feel free to explore my website for Mentorship Programs, Intuitive Readings, Reiki and more. http://www.tinaconroy.com Andrea Klunder is the podcast producer & host of The Creative Impostor and Podcast Envy. She provides podcast mentoring, coaching and editing services through The Creative Impostor Studios, and in 2017, she launched Power Your Story, a podcast produced by students with diverse learning challenges at a Chicago Public High School. Andrea's background includes extensive experience in singing, theatre, yoga, meditation and media production. She is the founder and facilitator of the Chicago Women's Creative Collective, a community for women who make things. Her mission is to use podcasting as a tool for connection, storytelling as a vehicle for self-expression and voice as an instrument of personal empowerment. http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com http://www.podcastenvy.com http://www.poweryourstorypodcast.com FB: http://www.facebook.com/andreaklunder.creative FB GROUP: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb Insta: http://www.instagram.com/andreaklunder All Andrea's podcasts are available Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music and Stitcher.

Andrea Klunder talks Yoga, podcasting, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the power of diverse communities with Alex Stein.   Check out Andrea's podcast The Creative Impostor and the Power Your Story podcast put together by students she mentors.    For more information on Andrea Klunder and the many interesting and cool things she does, check out her website The Creative Impostor.   This week's Pairings: This week's episode of the podcast pairs well with Prairie Fruit Farms and Creamery's Moonglo cheese, Goose Island IPA, and the song “On a Freezing Chicago Street” by Margot and the Nuclear So-and-So's.  

Why do teens need a bank account?  What's the best way to save money? Does money give you power? The answers to these questions and more in Charmiane's interview with Ms. Heidi Albert, Founder & Executive Director of Live It To Learn It and Money Locker. Money Locker combines financial literacy with access non-predatory financial services for unbanked or underbanked teenagers in urban Chicago. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast   *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 2 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Amelia, Carzel, Charmiane, Chris, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Nadia, Shamar, Shaquan, Sonia and Zamire. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program.

How can you be a good friend? Nadia polls our student producers and staff. She and Malik interview Ray Graham special ed teacher Ms. Burgess about how to make friends after graduation and what to do if your friends make you angry. At the end, Nadia gives her best tips for making AND keeping your friends.  http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast   *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 2 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Amelia, Carzel, Charmiane, Chris, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Nadia, Shamar, Shaquan, Sonia and Zamire. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program.

What does it take to be successful as a professional hair stylist? How can you best take care of your hair? What about color and extensions? Sonia interviews Chicago-based hair stylist and color educator Miss SarahMya about her career and her craft. Miss SarahMya currently works out of The Circle Salon in Wicker Park. You can learn more at http://www.misssarahmya.com. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast   *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 2 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Amelia, Carzel, Charmiane, Chris, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Nadia, Shamar, Shaquan, Sonia and Zamire. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program.

Zamire and Keenan are talking with Ray Graham personal finance & entrepreneurship Teacher, Mrs. Lee-Jackson about savings goals, budgeting, and how to properly manage your money. Plus, find out what she loves most about her job! http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast   *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 2 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Amelia, Carzel, Charmiane, Chris, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Nadia, Shamar, Shaquan, Sonia and Zamire. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program.

Season 2 production is in full swing for December release and our new student producers take a moment to share their Thanksgiving meal menus, traditions and what they are most thankful for. Can you guest what's #1 on the gratitude list? http://www.poweryourstorypodcast.com *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 2 features interviews and stories about power and beauty.  *** Season 2 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Amelia, Carzel, Charmiane, Christopher, Keenan, Malik, Mark, Nadia, Shamar, Shaquan, Sonia, and Zamire with mentorship from Andrea Klunder. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

"A lot of times we start things… we set a big goal, we create a big vision for ourselves, and we announce it on Facebook… and then somewhere along the way, it gets difficult, we meet with that resistance, we start falling short…" ~Andrea Klunder It's the murky, muddy middle... Our theme for the upcoming month is all about working with professional coaches to help navigate resistance to change, make connections, and trust your own magic. In this episode, hear what I'm feeling resistance around these days and get the scoop on what I WANT to do next. "The Death card represents an opportunity — a strong call toward transformation, setting something aside, letting it go and moving into something new even if it feels scary, even if it feels uncertain." ~Andrea Klunder Connect with Andrea... Facebook Instagram Chicago Women's Creative Collective Resources & Links... The Creative Impostor Magic page! Get a special gift from me here. PodcastEnvy.com - How can I support YOU in creating your own podcast? October 29th Create Your Own Podcast workshop in Chicago Send me questions for my student producers for Power Your Story podcast via email or voicemail. Upcoming Guests: Katy Flatau, Mindful-U  Nikki Ricks, Gab Lab Tonya Gonzalez, Tarot Life Coach "This feels like a very full spectrum chakra experience that I've lined up without even realizing it." ~Andrea Klunder Feel Good Effect, (my client Robyn's podcast!) episode with Jon Acuff Charlotte Elea's Sacred Sojourner Space on Facebook (for tarot) The Creative Impostor episode on Resistance “Resistance — you know that feeling, when you know what to do… but you just canNOT find the internal motivation to do it." ~Andrea Klunder Support the Show... Andrea's Patreon Page -- check it out and stay tuned for new PLAYFUL creativity making opportunities with me!!! Free Audio Book & 30 day trial membership with Audible.com (support The Creative Impostor when you sign up!) "Do we ever really finish anything?" ~Andrea Klunder This episode was mixed by Edwin R. Ruiz of Mondo Machine. The Creative Impostor theme music was created by JoVia Armstrong. I'd LOVE to hear from you! If you're listening in Apple Podcasts, PLEASE subscribe and leave a review. It's how Apple decides which shows people find when they are searching for specific topics like this one.

“I don’t want you to be jealous of my podcast -- I want you to have your podcast and I want your podcast to be the envy of everyone else."~Andrea Klunder In this episode, Jennifer and Andrea, producer of The Creative Impostor podcast, peel back the curtain a bit on what it's like to work together on producing RoamHowl. Andrea shares the secrets behind her multi-faceted, multi-passionate career; how she went from singing opera to teaching yoga and meditation to producing podcasts and teaching others how to do the same; and how to deal with failure in your creative work and business. Full show notes: http://www.roamhowl.com/021 *** Andrea Klunder is the Producer & Host of The Creative Impostor Podcast, and creator of Podcast Envy and The Creative Impostor Studios, the vehicle through which she helps she helps creative visionaries to use the power of podcasting as a tool for connection, storytelling and being seen via your authentic voice. In 2017, she launched Season 1 of Power Your Story, a podcast made for students by students at a high school for students with diverse learning challenges in Chicago. Andrea is a meditation facilitator for startup companies & creative individuals, the founder of Peace & Play Yoga for kids and grownups and the founder of the Chicago Women’s Creative Collective, a community for women who make things: art, books, blogs, podcasts, theatre, films, websites, businesses, food and any other creative endeavor you can imagine!  Links & Resources "And so these seemingly random shifts in course and experiences over time, when you look back, suddenly become useful as to how they propelled you to the next thing." ~Andrea Klunder Connect with Andrea Andrea’s Website The Creative Impostor on iTunes Andrea's Podcast Envy podcast launch program Power Your Story podcast (produced by Andrea's high school students) Instagram Facebook Connect with Jennifer  Facebook Twitter Email me here I am also on the web at www.jgardnerassociates.com and you can read about my approach to practicing law. Mentioned in this episode Kimberly Wilson (Yoga business & Tranquility du Jour podcast) Joel Sharpton (Audiobooks) Elesa Commerse The Creative Impostor Podcast Interview with Beth Santos "Finding the balance between loving your work and being paid to do something that you love doing, but not to the point where you’re so stressed out about making your livelihood by doing that thing that you love to the point where it becomes unenjoyable... that's where I am right now.” ~Andrea Klunder Help Us Spread the Word! Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoyed the show. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes here. Also, if you like what you hear, please consider leaving a review and rating. I love to hear from my listeners and welcome your comments and suggestions. Let me know what you think--I want to connect with you! Maybe by tuning in, we will learn something and be inspired to do the next creative, fun without a box thing in our own lives.

Genaro, Beatrice, and Christopher tell their personal bullying experiences. Charmiane shares tips on what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied. Check out Stomp Out Bullying to learn more. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

Genaro and Beatrice take us behind the scenes to a day in the life of our Podcast Tech program. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

Christopher and Alfred interview Chicago-based hip-hop artist and rapper SamIAm the MC about the golden age of hip-hop, the music industry, and what it takes to be successful. You can find follow SamIAm on Twitter and Facebook. Download his music on SoundCloud. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

Damon asks our production team what kind of job they want after high school. Special guest April interviews Ms. Cardena in the main office and Principal Parker about their first jobs. Jasper and Nadia interview Ray Graham Training Center job coaches Mrs. Buckner and Mrs. Howard about what kinds of jobs you can get during school and what you need to know before you apply. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

Our production team weighs in on the best music of the summer with Jasper, Alfred interviews Genaro about how he learned to make music online, and Beatrice reveals how she learned to dance so well. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.  

Christopher gets a new set of wheels and Genaro shares how he learned he has autism. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

What does it take to be successful in your career? We speak with Film Producer Edwin Ruiz, Actor Terri Hudson, Chef Melissa Humphrey from XO Marshmallow, and Rico Michael Jackson Tribute Artist. http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Damon interviews Edwin Ruiz, Film Producer at Mondo Machine. Alfred interviews Chicago-based Actor Terri Lynne Hudson. Nadia, Charmiane and Genaro interview Pasty Chef Melissa Humphrey of XO Marshmallow. Beatrice interviews Rico Michael Jackson Tribute Artist. *** Power Your Story is made for students by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School 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 digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 1 features interviews with local professionals on Cool Careers, advice for How to Get a Job, Bullying stories and strategies, Music & Dance, a featured interview with Chicago-based hip hop artist SamIAm the MC, and the reality of living with "Disabilities." *** Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia with mentorship from Andrea Klunder and Laura Burgess. Production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios via the Podcast Tech: Power Your Story program. Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program. ***  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  These are stories about real lives. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.

Power Your Story is a podcast made for students by students with diverse learning challenges at Ray Graham Training Center High School in Chicago, with production support from After School Matters and The Creative Impostor Studios. Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of digital media producer, Andrea Klunder, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to them like music, art, jobs and careers, bullying, the reality of living with "disabilities," and more. Season 1 is produced by Alfred, Beatrice, Charmiane, Christopher, Damon, Genaro, Jasper, and Nadia. These are stories about real life. We hope you learn something new by listening. Peace.   http://www.poweryourstorypodcast.com Facebook   Cover Art by Emmanuel Johnston, from Ms. Yuridia Trujillo's Digital Media program through After School Matters. Theme Music by Tanita Abrahamson and Andy Abrahamson, students of Ms. JoVia Armstrong's Sounds About Write music program.