Power Up Podcast

By: Samantha Castro
  • Summary

  • 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
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Episodes
  • Dr. Reyna: Office Hours II
    Nov 13 2024

    What is a path breaker? How can our identity impact the political empowerment and problem-solving capacity of our communities? Why is it important to rely on community, as well as ourselves, in order to expand from protest to policy?


    Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses identity, community political support, and what to do after a protest with Dr. Veronica Reyna of Rice University in the final part of Office Hours.


    Thank you for listening to part two of this two part interview with Dr. Reyna! Here is the link to access Power Up Podcast's Google Form where you can submit comments and questions: ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/V1Kampz5pdBegmdCA⁠⁠⁠


    Get your Leadership Training at: ⁠⁠⁠https://thecitizenscampaign.org/register/⁠⁠⁠


    Contact Power Up Podcast at poweruppodcastinfo@gmail.com


    Follow us on Instagram @citizenscampaign

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    44 mins
  • Wellness Wednesday: Am I the imposter?
    Oct 30 2024

    What is imposter syndrome? How does imposter syndrome impact our self perception and professional lives? Why is imposter syndrome negatively impacting our political leadership and civic engagement potential?


    Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, psychological, and political effects of imposter syndrome. Learn how to remedy imposter syndrome by adopting self-care techniques such as self-compassion and a willingness to learn and how being a fresh face can be the key towards equity.


    Thank you for listening to Wellness Wednesday! Here is the link to access Power Up Podcast's Google Form where you can submit comments and questions:

    https:forms.gle/V2Kampz5pdBegmdCA


    Get your free Leadership Training at: https://thecitizenscampaign.org/register/


    Contact Power Up Podcast at poweruppodcastinfo@gmail.com


    Follow us on Instagram @citizenscampaign


    Sources:

    https://grad.uc.edu/student-life/news/all-about-imposter-syndrome.html#:~:text=The%20American%20Psychological%20Association%20states,lessened%20professional%20confidence%20and%20risk%2D

    https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/impostor-syndrome

    https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(19)30607-5/fulltext#:~:text=Perfectionist,sign%20of%20failure.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/

    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/16/impostor-syndrome-class-unfairness

    https://www.governmentevents.co.uk/understanding-imposter-syndrome-challenging-learnt-behaviours/

    Schoel, C., Bluemke, M., Mueller, P., & Stahlberg, D. (2011). When autocratic leaders become an option--uncertainty and self-esteem predict implicit leadership preferences. Journal of personality and social psychology, 101(3), 521–540. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023393

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    26 mins
  • Dr. Reyna: Office Hours
    Oct 23 2024

    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 Office Hours.


    Thank you for listening to part one of this two part interview with Dr. Reyna! Here is the link to access Power Up Podcast's Google Form where you can submit comments and questions: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/V1Kampz5pdBegmdCA⁠⁠


    Get your Leadership Training at: ⁠⁠https://thecitizenscampaign.org/register/⁠⁠


    Contact Power Up Podcast at poweruppodcastinfo@gmail.com


    Follow us on Instagram @citizenscampaign

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    55 mins

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