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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.

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.

Jayinex is Chicago's creative hub for artists, entrepreneurs, and  community. CEO and grafitti artist Corey Jenkins met up with our producers at homiey. (homiey's founder Mariah was featured on a previous PYS episode.) Corey talks with Quintin and Emon about art, education, imagination and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Learn more about Jayinex including Black Lives Matter murals and projects: https://www.jayinex.com Follow on Insta: @jayinex Check out the designs at homiey: https://www.homiey.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 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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

What's it really like to grow up and live in Chicago? Our producers weigh in on what we love most about the city, what we wish was different, and some personal stories about every day life. This episode was recorded outside in the garden of our school. *** 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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

There are certain subjects and questions you just can't talk about with your parents or even a teacher. That's where a school mentor comes in. Our school is fortunate enough to have a lot of resources for students, like Mr. Pierce, who can help us out of these awkward situations. *** 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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Sometimes life gets stressful. We heard about the idea of taking a sensory walk to help de-stress your day. So we decided to try it for ourselves. Basically, you walk around a specific place and notice anything you can see, hear, smell, feel or taste as you go. Senior producers Al and Aliyah ask our other student producers to share their observations on the block around our school. We recommend trying this in your neighborhood! *** 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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Juan and Emon interviewed small business owner Mariah Cobb from homiey, a community co-working, art and event space in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Homiey has expanded to a second location in Noble Square, Chicago and a location in Oakland, CA. They have made a lot of adjustments due to the current health concerns and are now offering private spaces by reservation. Check out homiey's locations at http://www.homiey.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 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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Al, Mark and Joel met up with Chicago hip-hop artist Ridgio and his buddy Tyler aka PD$ to talk about producing music, performing, growing up in Chicago and why it's important to have a positive message. We recorded this interview at homiey co-working in Chicago. Check out Ridgio at http://ridgio.com. His new album Twenty V Winters just dropped on Apple Music, Spotify, and Soundcloud. Follow Ridgio on Instagram @ridgio_   and PD$ @parnell_ds   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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

Mandy and Maritza interview Ruthie Gold from the Garfield Park Conservatory during our field trip. Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest indoor/outdoor gardens in the United States. It's free to visit and it's a great place to go an relax, bring your family, or take a school field trip. Learn more and plan your visit:https://garfieldconservatory.org/   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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

What do you think of when you think of visiting Chicago? Or if you live here, where do you take guests when they come in from out of town? Aliyah shares her top 5 places to check out in our opener for Season 4: Exploring 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 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 4 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Damon, Emon, Joel, Juan, Mandy, Maritza, Mark, and Quintin.  

Do you ever get stressed out? Overwhelmed? Tired? Anxiety? Do you wish you could feel more calm, more joy, more like yourself? In a follow up to our last episode at I Grow Chicago Peace House, Keenan talks with Francine Brown, a massage therapist in Chicago, who led us all in a Kai Chi Do session. Kai Chi Do is a movement meditation combining movement, breathing, music and even dance. The goal is to experience a feeling of connection -- to yourself, to others and to life. You'll hear a little bit from the beginning of our class in this episode.   Learn more about Kai Chi Do at http://www.kaichido.com Check out Francine's healing practice in Chicago at http://www.blessthisbody.com 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.  

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.

What would you do if you saw a car crash right before your eyes?Producer Aliyah is inspired by the true story of how one of her teachers at Ray Graham, Ms. Delgado, saved a family of children from a wrecked car before emergency workers arrived. Hear what happened in this exclusive interview. 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.

Producer Shamar interviews Allen Turner, a professor at DePaul University who designs video and tabletop games. He is also a storyteller and educator. We talk about how you come up with the story for a game, how games get made, the best and most challenging parts of his career, and how his personal story about growing up led to him to do this work. His tabletop RPG game Ehdrigohr is a non-traditional fantasy world that takes traditional storytelling elements from the myths and folklore of tribal and indigenous cultures around the world, with particular inspiration from the Lakota people to create fate-based adventures. Learn more about Allen and Ehdrigohr at http://council-of-fools.com/blog/   *** 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.