For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing: Importance of having access to resources + tools as a K-12 student. Preparation for Higher Education. We discuss having exposure to leadership building resources as a High School student, + the benefits it has. Involvement in an environment of empowerment, education, + leadership building events. [We would like to recognize the nonprofit: https://www.adelantemujeres.org/, + the Chicas Development Program. “Adelante Mujeres provides holistic education and empowerment opportunities to low-income Latina women and their families to ensure full participation and active leadership in the community.”]

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing: The voting system in the State of Oregon. Voting by Mail, Updating Voter Registration & Oregon Political Parties, Absentee Voting, Voting Eligibility: Age and Citizenship Concerns. We highlight the importance of having your personal information correct/ overall information. As each state in the United States has different rules governing Primary Elections. We discuss the various ways on how one can take part in voting. [We would like to acknowledge: https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/voteinor.aspx https://www.rockthevote.org/registration/instructions/or-en/ ] #GetTheVoteOut For any further contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], Instagram: @marisoldelatorre @cyntheluna @brendatellez @jazminetellez

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: Resources + Accessibility. Mental Health in P.O.C communities. Acknowledging how mental health can affect communities in their work environment. Advice from a D1 Athlete at a University. Disparities between communities. Diana Santiago Paz She/her/hers, 22 years old, Latinx: Oaxaca, México. Diana has just graduated from Oregon State University with two Bachelors of Art Degrees in Sociology; and Ethnic Studies. She’s a big advocate of mental health awareness as well as social justice. She hopes to someday work with nonprofit organizations to help build more programs that provide resources for communities of color to attain higher education. This fall she will be studying for her Master’s Degree at Portland State University as well as playing D1 soccer as a Viking. She is thankful for both her parents, Juan & Francisca, for helping her achieve her dreams and her brother Juan Daniel, for helping pave a way for her education. If you want to reach out to her with any questions pertaining to the podcast, her email is: [email protected] or you can follow her on twitter at @SantiagoDee05

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: Fighting back against the Higher Education system. Strives of trying to change the system. Stories/Tips in applying to Doctoral programs. Resources to translators as advantages for those who face language barriers. Children should not be translators for schools/medical services. Students with language barriers have space to fall through the cracks. Tips for applying to college. Being your own patient advocate in Medical systems. Having/being a support system. We dive into the injustices in the medical field. As we chat on Machismo.Defining what it means to a Woman who expresses herself. Importance of funding more programs for Latinx/marginalized groups. Normalizing asking for help in Higher Education.

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: The strength that comes from being a Latinx student. What it means to be a Latina in Higher Education. As we are being advocates for our Gente. Programs acting as tools of assistance in Higher Education. Tips on how to be an advocate. Different forms of carrying your allyship + speaking up your truths. The beauty of having mentors to further help students push forward into Higher Ed. Carla is a 4th year student at Oregon State University, originally from Eastern Oregon who is majoring in Psychology and holding minors in Spanish and Human Development and Family Sciences. Carla is also President of the club Here to Stay at Oregon State University, a student led club that provides community and advocates for DACAmented and Undocumented students. Find Carla on Instagram and twitter @_carlamedel

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on: Forms of expressions, Imagination, + Creativity. The power of owning your story, community, + how to use social outlets as drives for social change. DamDiverse + STING: Creative projects as growth development, as these allow creatives to show their artwork/stories. The inspiration behind these projects. The beauty of creativity. Using social media sites as tools of sharing. Power in transparency + vulnerability. We dive into building creative communities. Redefining the social media lens of perfection. What does beauty look like on Social Media? What are the beauty standards in the mainstream media? Self-care phone application feedback. Tapping into your inner-child for tools of inspiration. What is Art? Find DamDiverse + STING on Instagram: @DamDiverse, @stings.hive

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing: Higher Ed experiences, importance of pushing/advocating for the change we want on both small-scale/large-scale. We chat on community work. Challenges in Higher Education. Exploring + adjusting into a College environment after being a High School student. How cultural centers in Predominantly White Universities can act as support systems. As we highlight how Cultural Centers act as support for both Domestic students + for International students. Much-like if an International student may be experiencing culture shock. As we share tips + feedback on navigating college. Find Sarra on Instagram: @sarra.hawash + Twitter: @Sarracasm 

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing Spiritual wealth, Inner-generational trauma, cycles of violence, sense of self + exploring the term: Death. We chat about humans being part of the natural system, facing hardship, the importance of how you talk/ treat yourself. Mental health awareness, suicide awareness + ways of moving with empathy. Normalize creating a culture of caring instead of degrading. Normalize how kindness is seen, as it is a sign of strength/strong self-discipline. As we share the phrase “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle". Racism is taught, but so is fighting for justice. We dive into emotional intelligence, social skills, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation + interdisciplinary. How forms of hate are seen in racism, as we say, “you cannot tell me something about myself that is not true”, + it’s okay to not agree with one but not if it goes against an individual. The beauty of allowing pain to pass your body. Gender + cultural expectations. Exploring the Inner Child, Social Media, advocating for rights, getting involved in voting. Sofia is a recent graduate from Oregon State University with degrees in Business Administration and Sustainability. Sofia is passionate about a lot of things. Chiefly among them are cooking, outdoor adventure, social justice, food security, immersive programs/ experiential learning, food security/ justice, environmental justice, emotional intelligence, singing/ dancing, and healing. Contact Info: Sofia Baum [email protected]

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing Higher Education Leadership, Advocacy work in Academia, Imposter Syndrome + overcoming the challenges in the work environment. We chat about wanting to create better access for communities, students + groups. How has COVID-19 had an impact in advocacy work? How has it helped further develop new forms of advocacy in Universities through the United States? As with this Pandemic, many forms of advocacy were through Online Media tools. How can we go beyond showing solidarity? We chat about quality over quantity +intersectionality. As we highlight the importance of the work not only being about involvement, but seeing it as movement. How the programs in Higher Education that are in solidarity/ support of P.O.C students are important.

For this Podcast Episode, there is an emphasis on analyzing the Indigenous perspective of the Environmental Movement. Tune in as we chat about Climate Change, Public health, Mental health + Wellbeing, Water pollution, Emissions, Importance of creating spaces + conversations to further help implement change. How are the Youth/ Young voices currently working towards helping Mother Nature? May we remember the people on the front lines fighting for change. Who in the United States is contributing the most in the Climate Change movement? As we highlight the dominance of White Supremacy. Who is contributing the least? Who is contributing the most? We compare + contrast environmental practices of countries. Can children be taught positive friendly environmental habits through education? How can we work to minimize waste? Recycling is not the only solution! There is groundwork as there are many outlets. “We do not need 1,000 people taking part in the environmental movement perfectly, we need 1,000 doing their part imperfectly” to create a momentum of involvement. We take Economic factors into consideration. What communities have programs to learn about the environment? Debunking the ‘Mainstream’ view of what it means to ‘look’ like an activist. “Hydro Flask bottle, metal straw,” what if people did not use straws in the first place? How is Capitalism affecting marginalized lower income communities? Chats on Environmental Racism, as the Indigenous community is currently being affected because of Systemic Injustices. We touch a little upon fast fashion + the meat industry. We highlight the song: “Stand Up/Stand N Rock”, that highlights all the original people, as this song brings more awareness of the Standing Rock Reservation, the Sioux Tribe, and movement of stopping the Dakota Access Pipeline. (To learn more: Sign the petition and learn more at PeoplesClimateMusic.com). Climate Change should be a non-partisan issue. Call to actions: Voting + holding people accountable can be ways to be involved. Whatever an individual may identify with, we all have the earth in common. What is Climate Change tourism, + how has Covid-19 highlighted it? “Not everyone is free, until everyone is acknowledged” , individualistic changes + causes of Climate Change in the systemic framework of the United States. We need to make sure communities around are educating, creating leaders, + emphasizing the power of our voices. We all have a voice and can use it to further lead communities + future generations.  **Disclaimer: would like to acknowledge, during this podcast "the Dakota" was referring to Standing Rock Sioux*** “Hato, my name is Coral Avery. I'm a queer non-binary indigenous fem and enrolled member of the Shawnee Tribe. I will be graduating from Oregon State this fall, as a transfer student & first-gen college student, with a double degree in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Sustainability as well as with a minor in German. I currently work full time as an intern for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Climate Resilience Team. Here, I work with both the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) where I focus on Indigenous youth engagement and climate resiliency planning. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, photography, beading, and also run an Instagram account, @sustainably_avery, to talk more about environmental concerns and how environmental action is intertwined with solving the other underlying systemic issues of our society. Environmental justice is social justice."