Youth Empowerment Broadcasting Organization

Do you believe in youth empowerment and love storytelling? Are you a media maker? We have a role just for you! We are hiring for a Program Manager & Senior Producer . This role will facilitate and manage programmatic activities, direct podcast productions, and lead our youth apprenticeship program. The application deadline is next Thursday, May 30, with a final decision coming early June. To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g-3kgWjg

Last night I had the great pleasure to hear phenomenal stories of friendship from Francisco Martinez, Jasmine Villalobos-Valles, MSOL, Jessica Quintana, Thaw Sue, Belén García, and Jose Chavez Quezada. They told stories as a part of Youth Empowerment Broadcasting Organization's Mission 1477, a statewide initative for BIPOC youth to use storytelling as a way to grow their agency and well-being. The stories were part of a live-pop up event in collaboration with the MSU Denver Classroom to Career Hub and will become a podcast. For us in the Classroom to Career Hub this collaboration puts a microphone to our student's stories. The storytellers made me laugh, they made me cry, and they made me reflect on the power of friendship. Please check out the great work of Cristina G. Chacon and the rest of the YEBO Fam! I'll be sharing again once the podcast is live!

We're excited to invite you to our Spring Release Party to celebrate our storytelling season. Our Release Parties are biannual events that bring together BIPOC communities from across Colorado by promoting connections through performances, panel discussions, and awards. At this gathering, we will celebrate the release of Mixtape Vol. 3: Friends, a collection of stories about unity and camaraderie. We will also conclude our Friendship Run/Walk Challenge. Please join us on Thursday, May 30th from 6-8 pm at SILVIA’s Kitchen to kick off summer in style. To RSVP, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g-dTHz4w We hope to see you there! YEBO!

We're capping off our fall season with our first ever YEBO Spirit Week. Throughout next week, we're inviting our supporters and partners to participate in a daily theme inspired by "Home". Join the fun by sending us photos of you on Instagram @yebolab in your gear and by posting with #yebospiritweek YEBO Spirit Week also includes our Fall Release Party and Colorado Gives Day. Be sure to RSVP and donate via this link: https://lnkd.in/g-zkGxTq See you next week. YEBO!

Join our Director of Programs and Partnerships, Cristina Chacon, for a yoga flow class to celebrate Colorado Gives Day on December 5. This class is donation-based, and all proceeds support our "Next 60 Voices" giving campaign. Register here: https://lnkd.in/geZziyxG

We partnered with dozens of storytellers this season. Here's what they said about their time with YEBO... - 100% of storytellers said their experience with YEBO helped them develop a deeper sense of identity and made them feel more confident expressing their thoughts and ideas. - 9 in 10 storytellers felt more positive after participating in our storytelling experience. - 100% of storytellers felt our storytelling experience provided them a space of belonging and healthy interactions with others. We're proud to see our work positively impact community members by strengthening their personal empowerment and enhancing social connections between people. Please support our next 60 storytellers by donating to our #coloradogivesday campaign. Learn more or donate via this link: https://lnkd.in/g2YG8j_J

We're excited to announce YEBO is participating in #coloradogivesday From now until December 5, we're running a giving campaign called "The Next 60 Voices". Through this campaign, YEBO aims to raise $10k to fund resources and support for the next 60 storytellers of our program. Your gift, no matter the size, helps us strengthen relationships and foster belonging in BIPOC communities across Colorado, including rural areas. To learn more or make a donation, visit: https://lnkd.in/g2YG8j_J #yebo60voices

Our fall season was a fantastic ride! Through three Story Pop-Up events, we supported storytellers from four community partners to perform 28 live stories. Over 175 audience members from 20 different zip codes attended our events this fall. I'm grateful for our team and our incredible partners in helping to create spaces where community members can find healing and empowerment through storytelling. We'll dive more into our impact next week, along with another big announcement. So stay tuned. YEBO! #ourvoices

Be sure to reserve your spot at our biannual Release Party on December 7! These events celebrate the release of our season's podcasting content and aim to foster connections through performances, panel discussions, and awards. This fall, we release Mixtape Vol. 2: Home, a collection of stories about transitions and community from four fantastic community partners: Convivir, the Venzor Sisters, Ednium, and Colorado Youth Congress. Refreshments will be available. Dress code is YEBO's primary colors: Punk Pink, Vicious Yellow, and/or Black Flag. RSVP via the link below: https://lnkd.in/g7iFs3uM

Please save the date for our fall Release Party! Release Parties are biannual gatherings that unite communities across Colorado and showcase YEBO's impact. These events also celebrate the release of our season's podcasting content and aim to foster connections through performances, panel discussions, and awards. This fall, we release Mixtape Vol. 2: Home, a collection of stories about home from four fantastic community partners. Join us on December 7 at @greenspacesco for the dopest party of the year. The invitation goes live next week. YEBO! #livestorytelling #podcasting