Mixtape Vol. #1

Welcome to Mission 1477, YEBO’s statewide storytelling initiative centering and celebrating the voices of people in our communities. The theme of this Mixtape is “Bloom,” five stories about transformation and growth. These are stories about the moments that help us gain a deeper insight into who we are and the world around us. Hosted and produced by YEBO’s Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and recorded at YEBO’s headquarters in Green Spaces, Denver. The Stories: (00:48) Alejandra Vasquez learns life-changing news while eating chicken nuggets. (09:02) Cory Montalvo comes face to face with lions. (20:21) Seizon Draper reinvents himself through an avatar. (26:09) Maricarmen Crisostomo finds guidance in her first year of high school. (32:28) Adolfo Cruz finds inspiration while scrolling through Instagram. Links: Learn more about Mission 1477 Explore the LiTT Lab Visit Adolfo's Twitch stream