In this devastating and urgent episode of Power of the Narrative, Jacob Newsome sits with Alejandro Carrillo and advocates to share the story of Mayolo Carrillo—a father, grandfather, and beloved brother who vanished near Eagle Pass after trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border to say goodbye to his dying mother.

Mayolo's family opens up about their heartbreak, the systemic failures they’ve faced, and the haunting silence from investigators. They are doing what law enforcement refuses to: searching every day, following every clue, and demanding the dignity Maolo deserves.

This is not just one family's grief, it's a mirror reflecting how immigrant lives are treated as disposable.

• “He risked his life to say goodbye.”

• “We’re doing the police’s job.”

• “To them, he’s just another person. To us, he’s everything.”

Featuring: Alex Carrillo

Host: Jacob Newsome

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On April 23, 2021, Iris Santos, a radiant, fierce, 22-year-old trans woman, was murdered outside a Chick-fil-A in Houston. Her mother, Maria Carreon , never received a call from police. She found out through neighbors.

In this deeply intimate and heartbreaking conversation, Maria tells the story the media never fully captured: the pain of losing her youngest child, the coldness of the system, and the spiritual love that Iris carried everywhere she went.

“She hugged me over and over before she left,” Maria says. “Like she knew it would be the last time.”

This episode is a sacred testimony of grief, justice, and a mother’s refusal to let her daughter’s name fade.

Featuring: Maria Carreon
Host: Jacob Newsome
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What happens when we stop trying to “beat the odds” and start rewriting the whole system?

In this special guest feature on KPFT's Growing Up in America, Jacob Newsome—founder of Power of the Narrative and Sinclair Scholars—sits down with hosts Bob Sanborn and Carolyn Roberts to unpack how trauma shows up in public education, why most school systems fail to address it, and how narrative healing can change the game.

Topics include:

• Why “trauma-informed” education is rare—and necessary

• How poverty and identity shape student outcomes

• What it really means to “rewrite your story”

• Equity, resilience, and systemic transformation

This isn’t just a segment. It’s a call to build a new kind of education—one rooted in honesty, care, and healing.

Recorded at KPFT 90.1 FM Houston Interview originally aired June 11, 2025

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What happens when a school district holds over half a billion dollars…
…but says there’s no room for trauma-informed care?

In this episode, I share my full public comment delivered live at the June 3, 2025, Humble ISD Board Meeting.

With $540 million in revenue and $160 million in reserves, the district claimed they had no funds to support equity-driven, student-centered programming. So I took the mic, and spoke truth to silence.

This isn’t just about one speech.
It’s about a pattern:

Proposals ignored
Vendors ghosted

Students left behind

It’s about the lives at stake when comfort is prioritized over courage.

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Recorded & Mixed by: Jacob Newsome and Riverside.fmWhat does it sound like when love leaves you hanging?

In this special episode of Power of the Narrative, I share a raw, unfiltered phone call between me and my now ex-partner. This conversation, recorded during the final moments of our relationship, captures, in real time, the dissonance, avoidance, and fear that often hide beneath the surface of “bad timing” and emotional pullback.

This is not just a breakup. This is a case study in covert emotional avoidance, designed to teach, not to shame. I’m releasing this audio for educational purposes, as a guide to help others recognize the subtle, exhausting patterns that often leave one partner seeking clarity and the other dodging it.

In this episode, you’ll witness:

– Ambiguity disguised as maturity
– Emotional centering and guilt inversion
– Boundaries mistaken as punishment
– The quiet grief of being someone’s “almost”

Key Moments to Listen For:

• [00:30 and on] – I ask for clarity on our relationship structure. My ex sidesteps the question, redirecting to LA and “timing.”

• [04:11] – My ex centers his discomfort with my silence, framing my need for space as emotional neglect.

• [06:55] – I assert my boundary: “You’re centering your feelings and asking me to hold them.” Watch how emotional labor is silently outsourced.

• [08:02] – Communication style becomes a scapegoat to avoid deeper accountability.

• [10:11] – The silent breakup is confirmed: “So you don’t want to move in… okay. That’s clear now.”

• [13:30+] – I reclaim the narrative. I name the pattern. I walk away, not in rage, but in revelation.

This is not shared out of malice. All names and identifying details have been removed or altered. This is about reclaiming power through emotional truth, and helping others name the invisible patterns that keep them stuck.

Trigger Warning: Emotional manipulation, abandonment, commitment phobia, and covert narcissistic dynamics.

For anyone who’s ever been trapped in a relationship that promised potential but feared definition, this episode is for you.

Follow Power of the Narrative for more episodes on relational liberation, trauma recovery, and rewriting the stories we’ve been forced to survive.

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Guest: Emma Moshola (TikTok: @daisyrose1994)
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What happens when you’re still learning how to love after being broken open?
In this raw, unscripted conversation, Jacob sits down with trauma educator and truth-teller Emma Moshola to explore the messy, sacred work of healing.

Together they unpack:

• Inner child wounds

• Sexual trauma and body shame

• ADHD and emotional regulation

• The difference between connection and codependence

• What it takes to show up with love after harm has been done

This episode is an invitation to anyone who’s had to unlearn survival and relearn softness. It’s about facing yourself with honesty, and choosing to love, and be loved, more bravely.

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Guest: Cortney Navarro

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What if trauma didn’t make you stronger, but fragmented your sense of self? In this vulnerable and liberating episode of Power of the Narrative, Jacob Newsome sits down with poet and survivor Cortney Navarro to explore the real, raw journey of healing from emotional abuse and generational trauma.

Together, they discuss:

• Why "your trauma made you stronger" is a harmful myth

• How emotional manipulation distorts self-worth

• The rage ritual as a healing tool

• The truth about complex PTSD and post-separation abuse

• The power of community, poetry, and self-love in reclaiming identity

“You have to safeguard yourself.”
“You are going to be fine.”
“You are worthy of love.”

This isn’t just an episode, it’s a lifeline for anyone navigating the fog of trauma and fighting to find their voice again. Tap in and witness what healing really looks like.

Trigger Warning / Disclaimer

This episode contains candid discussions about emotional abuse, physical abuse, complex PTSD, suicidal ideation, grief, and post-separation trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised, especially for those currently navigating or recovering from abuse.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please consider reaching out to a trusted support line, therapist, or local resource.

This conversation is for education and empowerment—not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice

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In this raw, intimate bonus episode, Jacob reads a personal letter of closure, releasing a former love, reclaiming his voice, and anchoring himself in truth. This is not a plea for pity. It’s a declaration of peace. A meditation on forgiveness, emotional maturity, and the power of letting go. For anyone who’s ever had to set someone free just to save themselves, this one’s for you.

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