A Couple Chapters of My Life

⚠️🚨Listener discretion is advised. The following episode includes discussions of drugs, abuse, violence, death, and other mature subject matter. These topics are shared through a conversation between two Victor Valley College students reflecting on their experiences in foster care.For Foster Care Awareness Month 💙, Ramplifi The Podcast delivers one of its most powerful and personal episodes yet—highlighting resilience, self-advocacy, and the transformative impact of education. In this episode, we sit down with Victor Valley College student Yvette Chavarin, who opens up about her journey through the foster care system—spanning more than a decade of challenges, transitions, and hard-earned growth. From entering the system at a young age to navigating multiple placements, Yvette reflects on the realities of foster care with honesty and courage, offering listeners a rare, unfiltered perspective on what it means to grow up within it. But this episode is also about empowerment and what comes next💫 Yvette shares how she found her path at VVC, her involvement in the NextUp program, and the ways she’s become a strong advocate—not just for herself, but for others who share similar experiences. She breaks down key resources like Transitional Housing Programs (THP) 🏠, discusses her goals as she prepares to age out of the system, and speaks candidly about the fears, hopes, and determination that come with building independence. In a Ramplifi first 🎧, the mic is handed over to a student host—Joseph Lopez, a returning guest, fellow VVC student, and member of NextUp who also shares lived experience in foster care. Together, Joseph and Yvette create a deeply authentic and relatable conversation—one rooted in shared understanding, trust, and community 🤝This special episode is more than an interview—it’s a platform for voices that deserve to be heard. It’s a reminder that no matter where you start, your story isn’t over—and your future is still yours to shape 🌱🎙️ Listen, learn, and be inspired.