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 Monsters — stories about fear and resilience.

Our partner for this episode is Justice and Heritage Academy (JHA), a homeschool consortium that aims to develop well-rounded human beings in academics, arts, and justice initiatives within their community and world.

Hosted by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria.
Recorded by Cory Montalvo, Chief Plug
Edited & mixed by Luis Antonio Perez, El Productor.
Coached by Cristina Chacon, The Amplifier
Recorded live in Antonito, Colorado.

The Stories:
(1:42) Kianna Gurule once feared the water — until a surprising poolside moment changed everything.
(4:58) Natalie Montoya shares how moving from house to house made her holidays feel fragile — until she found one to call her own.
(8:59) Micaela Casares opens up about starting fresh at a new school and the surprising friendships that followed.
(11:36) Frankie Allen describes a long-standing fear of needles — and how advice from his grandparents helped him face it.
(15:42) Valentina Valdez confronts the monstrous weight of societal expectations, and how a seed — literally — led her back to herself.

Links:
Justice & Heritage Academy⁠

Valentina’s Instagram ⁠@Descubriendo.Mis.Maices⁠

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