The Empowerment Zone with ASP
The Empowerment Zone with ASP
Academic Support Program
Do you know what it means to be an empowered student? Join Black UCLA students, Jazmine Chrism and Jovana Tankou, to talk to other Black Bruins about the different ways to feel empowered
Getting Yo Bag Through Research
Join Jazmine and Jovana on a panel of McNair, Bunche, Research Rookies, and MARC scholars talk all things research. Get insight on discovering your niche, joining research programs that'll get paid , and whether or not coding is necessary (spoiler alert: it is). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspatucla/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aspatucla
Jun 2, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Culture and Diaspora
Jazmine and Jovana return from a hiatus to talk to Black Bruins of various backgrounds about diasporic identity. Leaders from the East-African Student Association, the Caribbean Student Association, and more connect over shared experiences navigating cultural awareness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspatucla/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aspatucla
Apr 28, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Health and Wellness Pillar (part 1)
Happy Week 10! On this episode, Jazmine and Jovana are joined by Dr. Jas from the RISE Center to talk about our 4th pillar, Health and Wellness. Tune in for good music, good conversation, and a guided deep breathing meditation (51:00).
Mar 17, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Faculty and Staff
Woah no pillar this week? Instead of another deep dive, your favorite hosts Jazmine and Jovana talk to multiple members of UCLA's Staff and Faculty to get their take on being an Empowered Black Bruin. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspatucla/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aspatucla 
Mar 3, 2023
1 hr 20 min
Self Learning Pillar
Welcome Back. Jovana and Jazmine are joined by two student leaders from different organizations that focus on intersectional identity within the Black community. Join us as we talk about self-actualization, self-learning, and supporting one another 
Feb 24, 2023
1 hr 11 min
Self Advocacy Piller
This week, Jovana and Jazmine explore ASP's second pillar of empowerment by discussing with Black Bruins from 3 different STEM organizations (NSBE, Melanated in Medicine, and ROOTS). Join us for a deep dive into academic success, boundaries, and surviving as a Black STEM student   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspatucla/?hl=en Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aspatucla
Feb 3, 2023
51 min