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Platica Y Poetics Ep. 3 w/Olivia Ortiz

In our Mera Platica with Olivia, we explored her journey into the art world, beginning with her apprenticeship alongside her husband, Cruz Ortiz. Olivia shared how she navigates various mediums, from printmaking to oil on canvas and warehouse painting, and how personal life experiences influence artistic expression. Speaking about her feminine divine modernism style illuminates the female experience under male patriarchy, addressing themes of labor and limited autonomy. How Olivia describes abstract depictions of feminine beauty invites us to immerse ourselves in sensual art and the divine within her pieces. Our artistic space was one that manifested a divine poetic portal.

The Resilience Within Ep. 2 w/ Patricia Castillo - A Story of P.E.A.C.E.

In this episode we speak with Patricia Castillo of the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative about her journey into being an advocate to end domestic violence. We learn more about the influence of a beloved friend and mentor who has left a lasting impression in her life. We also look at a toxic iteration of “familismo” and how it can stop people from telling their stories. Patricia speaks on the power of telling one’s story, and the generational chains that can be broken when we normalize conversations around this difficult topic of violence and abuse within families.

Attainable Housing W/Jessica Conrad Special Guest Sarah Davis (SALSA)

Platica Y Poetics Ep.2 w/ Anel I. Flores

Our Platica with Anel was a sensual, sensory experience, where they explored generational voices, queer identity, and their parallel existence as both a painter and writer. A Xicane, Queer, Trans author and artist, Anel is a cherished icon of San Antonio. We delved into the pleasures of aligning with sensual space, discussing their work, including “Empanada: A Lesbiana Story en Probaditas” and the forthcoming “Cortinas de Lluvia”. Anel's episodic and sensory memory weaves a cosmic tapestry that shapes queer narratives. Sharing queer poetic space with them, a poetic flow session, improvising a poem on the spot, was an erotic delicacy.

The Resilience Within EP.1 W/ Andi Garcia- Linn - Sharing our Medicine

Our premiere episode is a conversation with Andi Garcia-Linn around the question of: “How do we hold space and care for people we love without getting swallowed into their situations?” Andi shared her spiritual journey into curanderismo and told a personal story to illustrate how she can only share these practices with those who are ready and open to it. We also considered about ways to release and regulate on the daily, including screaming while driving. (How many of us do that?)

Amina Thomas from Nourish'd Seeds

As the CEO and founder of Nourish'd Seeds LLC, Amina spearheads efforts to empower local communities by organizing farmers markets and delivering subscription produce boxes. Her approach integrates the principles of food as medicine, advocating for nutrition that not only sustains but also heals. 
Driven by a vision of a healthier, more equitable world, Amina Thomas continues to inspire others through her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities alike.
Progress in Motion is Empower House Radio's original series featuring women's stories. We focus on women's journeys and accomplishments, their journey towards healing and acceptance, entrepreneurial endeavors, dismantling stereotypes, as well as highlighting amazing feats and proud accomplishments. 
Credits:Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is Empower House Radio Station Manager

Jo LaFleur Gray and Britney Fines from CASA

Empower House Radio speaks with Jo LaFleur Gray and Britney Fines from Child Advocates San Antonio about the programs and services they offer to youth in the foster care system. They also talk to us about the obstacles they and the youth they work with face as well as what they would like to see improve in the system and how they work with the community and other organizations. 
Empower Hour: Community and Wellness is our series where we sit down with advocates and leaders, other non-profit organizations and those working to improve social justice, human and animal welfare, health and wellness, the environment and the communities they live and work in. 
Credits:Producer: Caesar Morales
Hosts: Laura Rhodes and Caesar Morales 
Armando Estrada is Empower House Radio Station Manager

Brittney Palacios from YASS

We speak with Brittney Palacios, the Program Manager for the Young Adult Stability and Support Program. YASS assists youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Brittney speaks with us about the services and programs they offer as well as the obstacles that those in her line of work face and the solutions they are working towards. 
Empower Hour: Community and Wellness is our series where we sit down with advocates and leaders, other non-profit organizations and those working to improve social justice, human and animal welfare, health and wellness, the environment and the communities they live and work in. 
Credits:Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is Empower House Radio Station Manager

You're Toff- Episode 1-The Diagnosis

You're Toff follows the Journey of Elda Olvera, the Empower House Community Health Manager, from her diagnosis of Breast Cancer, and everything that followed. 
 
Produced By Empower House Radio
Hosted and Narrated by Elda Olvera
Edits and Original Score by Armando Estrada

Talking the Housing Crisis and Homebuying with Bryan Treat

Real Estate Agent and housing advocate Bryan Treat from Orchard talks about the ongoing housing crisis and whether or not homebuying is still a worthwhile investment. 
Empower Hour: Housing is Empower House Radio's series on issues relating to housing, property ownership, tenant's rights, and homelessness. 
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio, 101.5 FM in San Antonio.