Powerful Voices Radio
PV Radio is an all youth-of-color led Podcast + Creative space where girls and gender expansive teens talk about and navigate interests and injustices that impact their lives.
Topics include Social + Healing Justice, Pop Culture, LGBTQ+, Self-Image and Healthy Relationships.
You will learn about on-air presence, creative direction and gain valuable technical skills including engineering and editing. Many different roles available! PV Radio participants will receive a $1,600 stipend.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Powerful Voices creates brave spaces with BIPOC girls and gender expansive youth to take charge of their own power as leaders, igniting their abilities to confidently express themselves, build community, and act against injustices affecting their lives.
PV Radio is a space where you'll be holding power by being the engineers, editors, producers, and co-hosts of your very own podcast show! In this program you will have space to creatively form, respond to, and be responsible for pushing out your own narratives through this all youth-of-color led media platform. You will also have a chance to meet other teens interested in media, build community, and explore topics that affect you.
Commitment
**16-week paid commitment**
PROGRAM DATES:
Mar 17, 2025 - Jul 2, 2025
MEETING TIMES
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30pm-7:00pm
Virtual 1:1 sessions with PV Radio Program Manager
Some independent work time outside of program sessions
Goal
Create, edit and launch one season of a youth-led social justice oriented podcast
LOCATION
Powerful Voices Office- Beacon Hill Area of Seattle*
*Other locations, such as field trips TBD
COMPENSATION
$1600 stipend (paid in three in installments)*
Meals provided throughout the program
Transportation support as needed
*Stipend payment is contingent upon attending sessions and creating the podcast
TIMELINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb 22, 2025
VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS:Feb 10, 2025- Mar 4, 2025
APPLICANT NOTIFICATION: Mar 7, 2025
QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding the program, or help filling out this application, please contact Program Manager, Bunnie Marie Moore at Bunnie@PowerfulVoices.org
Apply!
LISTEN TO PV RADIO
This season, young people unpacked important topics live navigating the immigrant experience, colorism, and more! Tune in to the episodes right here, or head over to Spotify or SoundCloud to listen!
S2 E1 Through the Eyes of Immigrant Daughters
S2 E2 Through the Eyes of Immigrant Daughters
Check out season 1
The Grey Area
We know that there is no such thing as one Black girl perspective: that's why The Grey Area exists. In the words of our youth hosts, "We have different ideas and opinions like any other person in this world. We’re the place you go to when you're tired of hearing the same black and white stereotypes of what it is to be a Black girl in Seattle. We can coexist with different opinions and ideas of how the world works, but at the end of the day, respect lives at the core of this show."
S1 E 1 ON BEAUTY STANDARDS
In this episode, two of The Grey Area hosts, Maia and Mari, get real with everything that has to do with Black women and beauty standards. If you identify as a Black girl, this space is especially for you! Listen in as we share experiences related to stereotypes, white validation, media representation, body image, and confidence as it relates to Black girls.
S1 E2 THE BLUEPRINT: BLACK GIRLS IN EDUCATION
In this episode, Brooklyn, Mari, Faith, and Maia share their experiences as Black girls in Seattle's educational system. If you have attended private school, you'll definitely relate to our stories + woes of microaggressions, racism, and classmates!
S1 E3 LET’S QUESTION CHANGE
In this episode, Mari and Maia discuss the differences in how society views teenagers vs how they view themselves and their lives. They dive into the things they’re interested in as youth and how those things may not fit the stereotypical “American dream” (or how we mention it in the episode, “young desired mindset”). Within this episode, we also touch on the ups and downs and all arounds of not fitting in, growing in mindsets, and much more.
S1 E4 10 Questions with the Grey AreA
The Grey Area has expanded! Get to know the whole team.
S1 E5 Youth Activism
Listen-in on this live recording of The Grey Area's season finale! The team dove deep into the intricacies of youth activism and performative allyship. We were so honored to have you, our amazing community, be part of an episode for the first time and helping us celebrate a Season 1 well done!
