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Youth Empowerment Radio
This podcast was created by young people as a project of Youth MOVE Colorado, a youth-led organization. This is meant to serve as a fun, educational, and community-building resource for youth with lived experience. We will be having organic conversations about everything from making friends to advocating for change, and interviewing other changemakers along the way!
Episodes
58 episodes
Season 3, Episode 4 - Real Talk Mental Health Support Group at Oaktree Youth Resources
Youth Empowerment Radio S3E4: Real Talk Mental Health Support Group at Oaktree Youth ResourcesIn Season 3, Episode 4 of Youth Empowerment Radio, interns Brooke and Berkeley from Oaktree Youth Resources describe Real Talk, a weekly mental...
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Season 3
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Season 3, Episode 3 - Olivia of Youth MOVE Pinellas on Youth-Led Mental Health Advocacy
Youth Empowerment Radio S3E3: Olivia of Youth MOVE Pinellas on Youth-Led Mental Health AdvocacyIn episode three of season three of Youth Empowerment Radio, host Carmen speaks with Olivia, president of Youth MOVE Pinellas in Pinellas Coun...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:53
Season 3, Episode 2- Making Data Accessible with Colorado Equity Compass
Youth Empowerment Radio S3E2: Making Data Accessible with Colorado Equity CompassIn Season 3, Episode 2 of Youth Empowerment Radio, host Carmen Sosso and co-host Claud Figaro talk with Alina and Lauren from Colorado Equity Compass about...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:14:33
Season 3, Episode 1 - Using Music to Bridge Divides: Shaka Mitchell on the Come Together Music Project
Youth Empowerment Radio host Carmen opens season three with Shaka Mitchell, executive director of the Come Together Music Project, a nonprofit using music to deepen connection and bridge political, socioeconomic, and generational divides. Shaka...
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52:51
Episode 20 - Understanding Power Dynamics: Interview with Dr. Amanda Aguilera | Youth Empowerment Radio
Understanding Power Dynamics: Interview with Dr. Amanda Aguilera | Youth Empowerment RadioJoin Audrey on the Youth Empowerment Radio podcast as she interviews Dr. Amanda Aguilera, the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institut...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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47:21
Season 2, Episode 19 - Empowering Youth Voices: Advocacy in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems: Part 1
Empowering Youth Voices: Advocacy in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice SystemsThis is part 1 in a 2-part series. In this episode of the Youth Empowerment Radio podcast by Youth Move Colorado, host Carmen kicks off a series on youth voice...
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23:39
Season 2, Episode 18 Part 2 - Empowering Youth Voices: Advocacy and Change in Colorado
In Episode 18 of Youth Empowerment Radio, Part Two of the special series on youth voice and advocacy, host Carmen speaks with Tori and Jordan about the importance of inspiring, amplifying, and utilizing youth voices to create meaningful change....
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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23:14
Season 2, Episode 17 Part 1 - Empowering Youth Voices: Advocacy and Change in Colorado
Empowering Youth Voices: Advocacy and Change in Colorado - Part 1 | Youth Empowerment Radio Ep. 17Join us for Episode 17 of Youth Empowerment Radio, the first part of a special series on the power of youth voice and advocacy. Host Carme...
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29:37
Episode 16 - Interview with Bob Dorshimer, CEO of Mile High Behavioral Health Care
Understanding Mile High Behavioral Healthcare: Programs, Services, and Community ImpactIn this episode, Audree steps in for Savannah to interview Bob Dorshimer, CEO of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare. Bob provides an in-depth overview o...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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52:10
Season 2 Episode 15 - Elevating Connections: Supporting Siblings and Youth in Foster Care Through the Arts
Elevating Connections: Supporting Siblings and Youth in Foster Care Through the ArtsIn this episode, Savanaha interviews Stacey Sanders, the founder and executive director of Elevating Connections, an organization dedicated to reuniting...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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36:56
Season 2 Episode 14 - Youth Empowerment and Recovery: An Interview with Brendan, YPR Durango Chapter Lead
Youth Empowerment and Recovery: An Interview with Brendan, YPR Durango Chapter LeadIn episode 14 of Youth Empowerment Radio, host Audrey interviews Brendan, the lead of the Young People in Recovery (YPR) Durango chapter and program coor...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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26:30
Season 2 Episode 13 - Empowering Rural Workforce: Insights from Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Empowering Rural Workforce: Insights from Colorado Department of Labor and EmploymentIn this podcast episode, key representatives from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) discuss their roles and responsibilities in wo...
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56:41
Season 2 Episode 12 - Exploring Colorado's Rich Civil Rights History with Terri Gentry
Exploring Colorado's Rich Civil Rights History with Terri GentryIn this episode, Terri Gentry, the Engagement Manager for Black Communities at History Colorado, shares insights into her family’s remarkable contribution to civil rights h...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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34:29
Season 2 Episode 11 - Interview with Nicole Kuzma, Supervisor of independent living programs with Boulder County Housing and Human Services
Supporting Foster Youth: Insights from Boulder County Chafee ProgramIn this episode, Savannah interviews Nicole, her supervisor at Boulder County Housing and Human Services. Nicole discusses her role in supervising caseworkers who help ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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17:45
Season 2 Episode 10 - Department of Child Welfare, Trevor Williams and Derek Blake
Innovative Support and Transition Programs for Youth in Colorado's Foster Care SystemIn this insightful episode, Derek Blake and Trevor Williams discuss their roles within Colorado's foster care system. Derek, the Transition Services Adm...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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39:18
Season 2 Episode 9 - Stories of Survival and Support: Resources from Lake County Wraparound
Empowering Youth: Stories of Survival and SupportIn Episode 9 of Youth Empowerment Radio, recorded at a recent summit, we hear compelling stories from Lake County Wraparound. This episode shines a light on the struggles of youth fleeing...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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24:38
Season 2 Episode 8 - An interview with Lenae Davis with the Center for Policy Research
Addressing Youth Homelessness: Insights from Senior Research Associate Lenae DavisIn this episode, Lenae Davis, a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Policy Research, discusses her extensive career focused on research and evalua...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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37:00
Season 2 Episode 7 - Breaking Stigmas, an interview with Kathy Alderman of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
In this episode of Youth Empowerment Radio's second season, Savannah, a VISTA member of Youth MOVE Colorado, interviews Kathy Alderman Chief Communications and Public Policy Officer of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. They explore preva...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:04
Season 2 Episode 6 - Inside the Mariposa Center for Safety with Dominic Johnson
In this episode, we speak with Dominic Johnson, a representative from Mariposa Center for Safety. Formerly known as YWCA Pueblo, the center assists survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and family abuse. Dominic pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:10
Season 2 Episode 5 - Exploring Natural Alternatives in Recovery: A Conversation with Avani Dillinger
Exploring Natural Alternatives in Recovery: A Conversation with Avani DillingerIn this episode of the Recovery Series, Savanaha from Youth MOVE Colorado VISTA interviews Avani Dillinger about the Natural Highs community group. Avani dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:54
Season 2 Episode 4 - Interview with Carlton Mason, CEO of CASA for the 7th Judicial District
Carlton Mason on Leading CASA: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and NeglectIn this episode, Carlton Mason, CEO of CASA for the 7th Judicial District, shares his unique journey into his role, the profound impact of CASA's mission, and the imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:02
Season 2 Episode 3 - Guiding Students to Success: An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Paccione, the Executive Director of the Department of Higher Education
Guiding Students to Success: An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Paccione, the Executive Director of the Department of Higher EducationIn this episode, Dr. Paccione, the Executive Director of the Department of Higher Education shares a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:54
Season 2 Episode 2 - Challenges and Solutions for LGBTQI Youth Facing Homelessness in Rural Areas
Challenges and Solutions for LGBTQI Youth Facing Homelessness in Rural AreasIn this episode, we delve into the multifaceted challenges that queer and trans youth, particularly those identifying as LGBTQI, face regarding homelessness and...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:03
Season 2 Episode 1 - Carie Harrison of Oak Tree Youth Resources
Empowering Homeless Youth: Carie Harrison on Meeting Unique NeedsIn this episode of Youth Empowerment Radio for Homeless Youth Awareness Month, host interviews Carie Harrison from Oak Tree Youth Resources in Durango, Colorado. Carie dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:45