Welcome to Mission 1477, YEBO’s statewide storytelling initiative centering and celebrating the voices of people in our communities. The theme of this Mixtape is “Roads,” stories about detours and destinations. Our partner for this installment is the Denver Scholarship Foundation. Since 2009 the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) has worked to alter the fabric of the City of Denver, making college possible for thousands of Denver Public School students. DSF provides paths to higher education to Colorado students who identify as multicultural, first-generation, and multi-language speakers through college advising, leadership training, scholarships, internships, and peer-led community groups. 

Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and recorded, edited, mixed and coaching by Luis Antonio Perez, El Productor. Recorded live at Shop at Matter in Five Points, Denver, Colorado.

The Stories:
(1:44) Jesus Terrones-Pulido pursues his career in health care administration with gusto until it becomes clear he needs to reassess.
(10:11) Graciela Valencia takes a long journey to Mongolia where she discovers more about other cultures and herself.
(17:45) Dirza Pedroza Ceballos dreamed of becoming a teacher until the dream came up against reality.
(23:02) Michael Borne’s tells the story of a trip to France full of malheur and magic.
(30:28) Stephanie Lopez travels to Guatemala where she connects with her Chapina roots.

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