Welcome to Power Up Podcast, where we believe in the power of stories to ignite change and foster political empowerment. Join us as we delve into narratives that showcase pragmatic, No-Blame approaches to political challenges. From community leaders to grassroots activists, each episode explores how education and solution-based thinking can drive meaningful change in our societies. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a platform for learning and inspiration. Join us as we listen, learn, and grow together in understanding how pragmatic solutions can shape a more equitable and empowered world
What is strategic power ? How can academic institutions support students' efforts toward solution-based civic service? Why is it important to improve our college campuses from within our academic institutions as well as outside of it?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses institutional allyship, student political power, and democratic social movements with Dr. Veronica Reyna of Rice University in the first part of Offi...
What is burnout? How does emotional burnout impact our everyday lives and relationships? Why is burnout negatively impacting our democracy?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the emotional, mental, and political effects of burnout. Learn how to remedy burnout by adopting self-care techniques such as kindness and patience and how Doing the Do-able can help us make political engagement an everyday effort.
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What is our role in community? How does our relationship with our own self image impact our community? Why is it important to encourage and implement "open access"?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses community leadership and we can empower ourselves and others through education with Divon Pender in the second part of Homecoming.
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What is isolation? How does isolation and loneliness impact our emotional and physical wellbeing? Why is isolation negatively impacting our democracy?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the emotional, physiological, and democratic effects of isolation. Learn how to combat isolation by fostering a sense of responsibility to yourself and your community and the solutions we can adopt to heal from the damage caused by ...
What is community? How does our relationship with community encourage us towards service? Why is it important to empower ourselves and serve those in our community?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses community and the lessons we learn that can better serve them with Divon Pender in the first part of Homecoming.
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What is the every day application of No Blame? How can I hold my elected officials accountable without placing blame? Why is it important to find the courage to transform beyond toxic comfortability?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the accountability, discomfort, and how mutual respect and No-Blame can help us dismantle oppressive systems and beliefs with Darren "Freedom" Green in the second part of...
What is mutual respect and the No-Blame Approach? How can I tap into empathy when surrounded by apathy and vitriol? Why is it important to identify my own toxicity before pointing out someone else's?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the transformative nature of mutual respect and how the No-Blame Approach helps us attack the problem and not the person with Darren "Freedom" Green in the first part...
What happens when we decide to begin the work in our very own households? What can happen when we choose to enact change despite overarching crises? How can we shift the broader culture as individuals?
Join your host, Cesar Romero, as he discusses solar panels in Germany, community fridges in Maine, tree bark stepping up to the plate, and Rustin - an unsung hero.
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What can happen when we apply leadership values? How can values reshape the world around us? When has there been successful social impact based upon shared values of service?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses historical and contemporary examples of service towards your community and towards self with Bradley Gonmiah in the final part of (Un)selfless Service.
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How do we uplift stories of pragmatic and successful solutions for long-standing community problems? Where can we find inspiration for positive change when faced with a bombardment of negative realities?
Join your host, Cesar Romero, as he discusses inclusive cafes, 90-year-old astronauts, food pantries, and gerrymandering.
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What values do we hold as individuals? What values do we want leaders to exemplify? What is the difference between selfless and unselfish service?
Join your host, Samantha Castro, and guest Bradley Gonmiah as they navigate self and community, what it means to serve others, and the importance of value-based leaders.
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