They Called It Ghetto. We Call It Potential.
A storytelling platform bringing light to untraditional stories that are misunderstood or overlooked.
Why We Started This
"Ghetto" gets thrown around like an insult — used to shrink people and write them off before they get a chance to speak. Every guest we feature has been labeled, doubted, or overlooked, and every one of them has a story that proves the label wrong.
When I got to Berkeley, I experienced a privilege like no other. So many incredible, capable people never get that same access — this platform is meant to share it, through storytelling and inspiration.
More than a podcast — real, untraditional stories turned into long-form conversations.
What We Do
To bring light to untraditional stories that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
In Collaboration With
Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders
A UC Berkeley program developing students committed to public service leadership.
Ethnic Studies Changemaker Program
Supports Berkeley students using ethnic studies to drive real community change.
BUILD
Builds entrepreneurship and career skills with youth from underserved communities.
CE3
UC Berkeley's Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence, supporting first-gen, foster, and underrepresented students.
Stiles Hall
Berkeley's oldest community service organization, connecting students to service opportunities.
Built By People Who Get It
Every person on this team has a story that doesn't fit the mold either. Meet the team →
We're rewriting the narrative, one story at a time.