Be the change.: Recent Episodes
Lily Mott
Are you in need of a little inspiration? Well, you've come to the right place. Young people are being the change they want to see in the world, and these are their stories. Will you join them? For more information, check out @bethechangepodcast on Instagram or email lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
Change comes when you make mistakes and go back to the drawing board. Toini Amutenya is a climate action leader and ambassador from Namibia.
To get connected with Toini, find her on Instagram at @toini_amutenya.
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Change comes when you dream for something and go for it. Henriette Paulus is a medical student and UNESCO 03 Ambassador from Namibia.
To get connected with Henriette, find her on Instagram at @_henrietteee_.
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Change starts with community. The first episode of Be the change. Podcast was released on June 2, 2020, and this episode marks four years since that first episode.
This episode features inspiring stories and advice from the following past guests of the podcast: Selin Ozunaldim, Cameron Samuels, Jeeva Senthilnathan, Beth Dennis, Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi, Anushka Joshi, Sam Demma, Saoirse Exton, Kylie Montigney, Samuel Rubin, Zandy Wong, María José Pérez Aguirre, Shiva Rajbhandari, Saadia Abubaker, William He, and Shawntel Nieto.
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Change comes when we work backwards. Mya-Breyana Morton is a director, cinematographer, and a co-founder of The Production Circle.
To get connected with Mya-Breyana, find her on Instagram at @mya.bre.
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Episode 20 of Checking In with Changemakers features Stephan Abrams who is Team ENOUGH's National Chapter Organizer. We talked about Stephan’s work raising awareness about gun violence with Team ENOUGH and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, his plans for the future, and his advice for young changemakers!
To get connected with Stephan, find him on Instagram at @stephanabrams. To learn more about Team ENOUGH, visit: https://www.teamenough.org/.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when we create our ideal world. Conor Warren is the founder and CEO of Spark UK which is mental health organization run by young people for young people.
To get connected with Conor, find him on Instagram at @iamconorjames. To learn more about Spark UK, visit: https://www.sparkuk.co.uk/.
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The Make Listening Safe Campaign UK aims to make headphones safer for users by raising awareness about their risks to people's hearing and offering ways to prevent those risks.
To learn more about the Make Listening Safe Campaign UK, visit: https://www.makelisteningsafecampaign.com/. The Make Listening Safe Campaign UK is also on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Matilda Durant and AJ Lumley are the LGBTQ+ Officers at Cardiff University Students' Union.
To get connected with Matilda, find her on Instagram at @lgbtqplusofficercsu. To get connected with AJ, find him on Instagram at @lgbtqtranscsu.
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Episode 19 of Checking In with Changemakers features Pareen Mhatre who is an immigration advocate and member of the Improve the Dream Board of Directors. We talked about the work Pareen has done since we last talked, her hopes for the future of immigration legislation, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Pareen, find her on Instagram at @pareenmhatre To learn more about Improve the Dream, visit: https://www.improvethedream.org/.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when you find how you want to contribute. Ilana Cohen is a climate activist, a co-founder of Campus Climate Network, and a Fulbright Scholar in Peru.
To get connected with Ilana, find her on Instagram at @ilanabana.
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Molly Fenton is the founder of Love Your Period, an EveryWoman Festival Ambassador, and an award-winning activist raising awareness about life with a brain tumor, ending period stigma, and more.
To get connected with Molly, find her on Instagram at: @mollfenton.
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Change comes when you inspire yourself. S. Rupsha Mitra is a student, poet, and writer from India.
To get connected with S. Rupsha Mitra, find her on Instagram at @srupsha___.
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Cardiff University Students' Union is committed to ensuring that every student has opportunities to raise their voice through debate, providing feedback, and suggesting ideas. Noah Russell served as the Vice President Undergraduate Students for the 2023-2024 academic year, and Micaela Panes served as the Vice President Postgraduate Students this year. Micaela was re-elected to her position for the 2024-2025 academic year.
To get connected with Noah, find him on Instagram at @vpundergraduatecsu. To get connected with Micaela, find her on Instagram at @vppostgradcsu.
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Change comes when you optimize both your strengths and your weaknesses. Ishita Mann is a changemaker and entrepreneur who is focused on helping young individuals navigate their futures with clarity and confidence. She is also the first Indian-female president of the University of Saskatchewan's Students' Union.
To get connected with Ishita, find her on LinkedIn.
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Teddy Bear Hospital Cardiff is a student-led society at Cardiff University committed to reducing children’s fears of hospitals, doctors, and dentists through play.
To get connected with Teddy Bear Hospital at Cardiff University, find them on Instagram at @tbh_cardiff.
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Change comes when you get a “no” and keep going. Hannah Walton is an education and mental health advocate based in Manchester, UK.
To get connected with Hannah, find her on Instagram at @thatunlikelystudent.
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Episode 18 of Checking In with Changemakers features Audrey Pe who is the founder of WiTech which is an organization committed to educating, inspiring, and empowering young people to break gender stereotypes and make a difference using technology. We talked about Audrey’s process to develop WiTech, how the organization has grown around the world, and Audrey’s advice for other young changemakers.
To get connected with Audrey, find her on Instagram at @audreyisabelpe. To learn more about WiTech, visit: https://wi-tech.org/.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when you tell your story. Kianna Pete is a graduate student at Teachers College at Columbia University and an Indigenous education and policy advocate.
To get connected with Kianna, find her on Instagram at @kianna_pete.
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Episode 17 of Checking In with Changemakers features a live conversation with Olivia Clarke who is a changemaker based in Manchester, UK. We talked about Olivia's work with Young Manchester, her involvement in the new "Give an X" campaign led by My Life My Say, the #iwill Movement, and Shape History, and her plans for the future.
To get connected with Olivia, find her on Instagram at @livclarkeactivism.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when you have the will to make something better. Metzli de la Cruz Oviedo is an education activist from Tabasco, Mexico.
To get connected with Metzli, find her on Instagram at @metzdlcruz.
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Change is made through delayed gratification. Memphis Ayoade is an author, an advisor for Building Pathways CIC, a director for Reachout2All CIC, and more. I recorded this episode of Be the change. Podcast live with Memphis on April 3, 2024.
To get connected with Memphis, find him on LinkedIn or on Instagram at @memphisayoade. You can find Memphis's book, The Nature of Hard Work, on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/nature-hard-work-Hard-Motivation-ebook/dp/B085429H18.
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Change comes when you get feisty. Olivia Clarke is a changemaker and activist based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
To get connected with Olivia, find her on Instagram at @livclarkeactivism.
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Change comes when you put yourself out there. Liv Marshall is a climate activist and campaign organizer at Teach the Future.
To get connected with Liv, find her on Instagram at @livmarshalluk. To learn more about Teach the Future, visit: https://www.teachthefuture.uk/.
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Episode 16 of Checking In with Changemakers features Selin Ozunaldim who is a gender equality activist from Turkey. We talked about Selin’s experience balancing her activism and academics, her upcoming projects, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Selin, find her on Instagram at @selinozunaldim. You can also reach Selin by email at selin.ozunaldim@gmail.com.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when you stick to your own timeline. Xixi Wang is the founder and creative director of Asians for Sex Positivity which is a digital organization encouraging people to embrace a sex-positive outlook by welcoming all sexualities and gender identities, deconstructing fetishization, and dismantling sexual shame.
You can connect with Xixi on Instagram at @imxixiwang or @xixiwangartist. To learn more about Asians for Sex Positivity, find the organization on Instagram at @asiansforsexpositivity.
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Episode 15 of Checking In with Changemakers features Sierra Marie Bonn who is the founder of Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead! which is an organization that empowers innovators through STEAM education, engagement, and scholarships to address inequity and underrepresentation. We talked about Sierra’s work to develop Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!, her plans for the future, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Sierra, find her on Instagram at @sierramariebonn. To learn more about Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!, check out the organization on Instagram at @letsgofullsteamahead.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when your heart is in the right place. Abdirahman Ahmed is the founder of Urban Rise which is a social enterprise raising awareness about financial literacy. I recorded this episode of Be the change. Podcast live with Abdirahman on March 20, 2024.
To get connected with Abdirahman, find him on LinkedIn.
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Episode 14 of Checking In with Changemakers features Rida Yumn Ahmed who is a liberty advocate from Delhi, India. We talked about Rida’s work building international partnerships, her upcoming projects, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Rida, find her on Instagram at @the.renaissance.womxn.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when you have fun doing it. Aiva Furfaro is a 10-year-old environmental activist who is raising awareness about pollution.
To get connected with Aiva, find Aiva's mom, Rachela Farella, on Instagram at @fearlesslykindgirl_facilitator.
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Episode 13 of Checking In with Changemakers features Fatimata Cham who is a poet and human rights activist. We talked about Fatimata’s experience balancing activism and school, her experience filming Dear… on Apple TV, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Fatimata, find her on Instagram at @fatimatacham__.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Heledd Roberts is a journalist, presenter, content creator, and public speaker raising awareness about endometriosis and other issues.
To get connected with Heledd, find her on Instagram at @heledd__.
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Episode 12 of Checking In with Changemakers features Kait Ahern who is the vice president of Pennsylvania Young Democrats. We talked about Kait’s path to getting involved in politics, her work with Pennsylvania Young Democrats, and her future plans.
To get connected with Kait, find her on Instagram at @la.vie.en.kait.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Change comes when you take failure as a way to relearn, rethink, and redirect yourself. Anoushka Sinha is a feminist and gender equality activist who is working to ensure that young people in the Global South have access to education, mentorship, and economic opportunities.
To get connected with Anoushka, find her on Instagram at @anoushkaasinha. For more information about Anoushka's work, visit: https://anoushkasinha.net/.
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Episode 11 of Checking In with Changemakers features Angeles Ponpa who is a bilingual political commentator. We talked about Angeles’s experience working in politics, her thoughts on upcoming elections in the USA, and Angeles’s plans for the future.
To get connected with Angeles, find her on Instagram at @angelesponpa.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Daisy Tipping is the Cardiff University Students' Union Women's Officer.
To get connected with Daisy, find her on Instagram at @womensofficercsu or @daisyetipping.
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Episode 10 of Checking In with Changemakers features David Onilude who is a digital literacy advocate, the founder and executive director of Tech Now Global, and the founder of Beere Agency. We talked about the development of Tech Now Global and Beere Agency, David’s commitment to helping young people access quality education, and his plans for the future.
To get connected with David, find him on Instagram at @david_onilude. To learn more about Tech Now Global, visit: https://technowglobal.org.ng. To learn more about Beere Agency, visit: https://beereagency.com.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Change comes when you get in the loop. Tommy Wan is the program director for AliefVotes which seeks to empower youth civic engagement in Alief, Texas through civic education, leadership opportunities, and youth-led community projects.
To get connected with Tommy, find him on Instagram at @tommycwan. For more information about AliefVotes, visit: https://www.aliefvotes.com.
Episode 9 of Checking In with Changemakers features Lily Painter who is an Indigenous multidisciplinary creative, advocate, student, and organizer. We talked about Lily’s work with NDN Girls Book Club, her plans for the future, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Lily, find her on Instagram at @herculilz.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Maria Ioannidou and Raghad Al-Muslamani are the co-presidents of Cardiff STAR which stands for Student Action for Refugees.
To learn more and get involved with Cardiff STAR, find them on Instagram at @cardiffstar.
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Episode 8 of Checking In with Changemakers features Hannah Grady Williams who is the “Chief Rebel” of d'Skills. We talked about the development of AI technologies, Hannah’s work with d’Skills, and some of the upcoming d'Skills bootcamps and events.
To get connected with Hannah, find her on Instagram at @hannahgradywilliams. To learn more about d'Skills, find them on Instagram at @getdskills.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Change comes when you make a positive difference in one person’s life. Beth Dennis is an activist who is involved in so many different organizations including the #iwill Movement, My Life, My Say, and more. To get connected with Beth, find her on Instagram at @iwill_beth.
Episode 7 of Checking In with Changemakers features Ziyaan Virji who is the CEO and founder of For the Menstruator and Leaders of Today. We talked about the development of Leaders of Today, Ziyaan’s plans for the future, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers.
To get connected with Ziyaan, find him on Instagram at @ziyaanvirji.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Millie-Mae Adams is Miss Wales 2023, a medical student, the founder of StreetDoctors Exeter, a Yale Young Global Scholar, and an ambassador for Calan DVS.
To get connected with Millie-Mae, find her on Instagram at @milliemae_adams. To follow along with Millie-Mae's experience as Miss Wales, find her on Instagram at @miss_wales_official.
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Episode 6 of Checking In with Changemakers features Paxton Smith who is an abortion activist, a musician, and a student. We talked about Paxton's background in abortion activism, her go-to self-care practices, her music, and more.
To get connected with Paxton, find her on Instagram at @paxtonasmith.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Change comes when you believe in yourself. Aadya Chaudhary is a co-founder of uEmpower which is an organization working on connecting young girls to women who are leaders in various industries. To get connected with Aadya, find her on Instagram at @aadyachaudhary_.
Episode 5 of Checking In with Changemakers features Kylie Montigney who is a podcast host, founder, speaker, and more. We got to talk about Kylie’s work with @talkoffamepod, @nepa_story, @empowergirlsorg_, @wholesomeinterviews, @breakingnews_podcast, and her plans for the future.
To get connected with Kylie, find her on Instagram at @officialkyliemontigney.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Lizzie O’Brien is a co-founder of the Cardiff Refugee Health Project which is a student-led project raising the profile of refugee and asylum-seeker health through education and advocacy.
To learn more and get involved with the Cardiff Refugee Health Project, find them on Instagram at @cardiffrefugeehealthproject.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Episode 4 of Checking In with Changemakers features Seika Brown who is a global mental health researcher. We talked about Seika’s work raising awareness about mental health at Cornell University, her plans for the future, and more.
To get connected with Seika, find her on Instagram at @seikabrown.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/).
Change comes when you empower others. Santiago Mayer is the executive director of Voters of Tomorrow which is a Gen Z-led organization focused on engaging and representing young Americans in politics and government. To get connected with Santiago, find him on Instagram at @ssantiagomayer. For more information about Voters of Tomorrow, visit: https://votersoftomorrow.org.
Episode 3 of Checking In with Changemakers features Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi who is a climate storyteller and environmental activist. We talked about Joshua’s work with LEARNBLUE, Our African Climate Story, and more.
To get connected with Joshua, find him on Instagram at @joshgseyi.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/).
Episode 2 of Checking In with Changemakers features Samuel Schwartz who is a gun violence prevention activist and gun violence survivor. We talked about his work raising awareness about gun violence, the importance of voting, and more.
To get connected with Samuel, find him on Instagram at @samuellschwartz.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account (@bethechangemedianetwork).
Change comes when you just start it. Patience Adesominu is the founder of Teens Discuss which is a platform for teenagers to talk about issues, learn, and explore opportunities. To get connected with Patience, find her on Instagram at @pace_patience. To learn more about Teens Discuss, find the platform on Instagram at @teens_discuss_td.
Episode 1 of Checking In with Changemakers features Srijanita Maurya who is the founder of The Animal Patronage. We talked about Srijanita’s life as an international student in the UK, some of her plans for future projects, and more.
To get connected with Srijanita, find her on Instagram at @srijanitamaurya.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account (@bethechangemedianetwork).
Cadence is on the committee of Students for Organ Donation at Cardiff University which is a student-run society working to educate people and start conversations about organ donation.
To learn more and get involved with Students for Organ Donation, find them on Instagram at @sfodcardiff.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you stick your neck out. Colin Brown is working with Grassroots Central Mass which is a political organization that advocates for issues affecting Central Massachusetts. For more information about Grassroots Central Mass, visit: https://grassrootscentralmass.org. To get connected with Colin, find him on Instagram at @olibrown13.
Change comes when you get bothered by something. Ananya Banerjee is a mental health advocate and a director of Sarthi which is an organization that is committed to raising awareness about female foeticide, mental health, climate change, education, menstrual hygiene, and more. To get connected with Ananya, find her on Instagram at @ananya_vbanerjee.
Change comes when everyone becomes an activist. Saoirse Exton is an Irish climate justice activist and the youngest advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. To get connected with Saoirse, find her on Instagram at @saoirse_exton.
Change comes when you stay true to yourself. Ana Morris is the host of The Wake Up Conservative podcast on which she discusses current events, politics, and media through the Word of God. To get connected with Ana, find her on Instagram at @thewakeupconservative. To listen to The Wake Up Conservative podcast, visit: https://siteid-1937758.univer.se.
Change comes when you do all the good you can, for all the people you can, for as long as ever you can. William He is the founder and CEO of Dream For America which is a Gen Z movement focused on mobilizing a new generation of democracy defenders. To get connected with William, find him on Instagram at @williamhe06. For more information about Dream For America, visit: https://dream4america.org.
Change comes when you realize that no one really knows what they’re doing. Ashwath Narayanan is a co-founder and CEO of Social Currant which is an agency and platform that helps nonprofits, impact organizations, and issue-focused organizations collaborate with creators to reach audiences more effectively. To get connected with Ashwath, find him on Instagram at @ashwathhhh. For more information about Social Currant, visit: https://socialcurrant.co.
Change comes when you find what gets you up in the morning. Claire Muhlawako Madzura is a storyteller, activist, student, researcher, film director, and more who is based in the UK. To get connected with Claire, find her on Instagram at @clairemmadz.
Amira Hayat is an aspiring journalist, a poet, and an activist from Cardiff who is raising awareness about human rights, the availability of mental health resources, and more.
To get connected with Amira, find her on Instagram at @mirahayatx.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you show up and do the work. Eugenia Doreen Wallace is a foster youth advocate, motivational speaker, businesswoman, and pageant queen holding the title of Miss Black Missouri USA. To get connected with Eugenia, find her on Instagram at @eugenia.doreen.
Agathe Dijoud works at the Wales Millennium Centre's Radio Platfform which is a youth-led radio station based in Cardiff.
To get connected with Agathe, find her on Instagram at @agathe_dijoud. For more information about Radio Platfform, visit: https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/your-visit/our-spaces/radio-platfform.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you become aware that your voice is powerful. Chiara Longo is an Italian climate change activist and gender equality advocate. She is also the founder of Plug in the World which is an organization that connects and empowers young women. To get connected with Chiara, find her on Instagram at @chiaralongo_04. For more information about Plug in the World, visit: https://www.plugintheworld.org.
Saadia Abubaker is a motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, podcaster, and author who is committed to giving young people the tools and resources to achieve their aspirations.
To get connected with Saadia, find her on Instagram at @saadiaspeaks. For more information about Saadia Speaks, visit: https://www.saadiaspeaks.com/.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you uplift other people’s stories across the spectrum. Rachel Janfaza is a journalist covering youth political culture, as well as the founder and writer of The Up and Up which is a newsletter focused on Gen Z political news and insights. To get connected with Rachel, find her on Instagram at @racheljanfaza. For more information about The Up and Up, visit: http://theupandup.us.
Millie Welch is the president of the Cardiff University Boob Team which is affiliated with the organization, CoppaFeel. CoppaFeel is dedicated to educating, encouraging, and empowering young people to ensure breast cancer is diagnosed early and correctly.
To learn more and get involved with the Cardiff University Boob Team, find them on Instagram at @ubtcardiff. For more information about CoppaFeel, visit: https://coppafeel.org/.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you leave an experience better than you found it. Noah Harris is a Truman Scholar and a public servant, as well as the first Black male student body president at Harvard. To get connected with Noah, find him on Instagram at @noah10harris.
Ishani Patwal and Sharon Ng'ang'a are the co-presidents of the Cardiff University Feminist Society which is an organization committed to raising awareness and promoting gender equality.
To learn more and get involved with the Cardiff University Feminist Society, find them on Instagram at @cufeminists. To get connected with Ishani, find her on Instagram at @ishanipatwal. To get connected with Sharon, find them on Instagram at @_thoughtsbyshaz.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you put the “act” in activism. Millie Gould is a climate activist, a student at the University of Warwick, and the president of Climate Reality Warwick. To get connected with Millie, find her on Instagram at @milliekeara.
Sophie Griffiths is a co-president of the Friends of David Nott Foundation (FDNF) at Cardiff University. The FDNF raises awareness about the David Nott Foundation's work to train doctors to surgically treat patients and save lives around the world.
To learn more and get involved with the FDNF at Cardiff University, find them on Instagram at @fdnf.cardiff. To learn more about the David Nott Foundation, visit: https://davidnottfoundation.com/. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you just jump in. Shiva Rajbhandari is a climate justice organizer with the Sunrise Movement and the first student to be elected to a school board in Idaho. For more information about the Sunrise Movement, visit: https://www.sunrisemovement.org.
Darcey Corria is Miss Wales 2022, a Black rights activist, a Dementia Friend working to change people's perceptions about dementia, and more. Darcey has used her platform as Miss Wales to raise awareness and make change in Wales.
To get connected with Darcey, find her on Instagram at @darceycorria. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you support others. Peren Tiemann is an activist who is passionate about gun violence prevention, LGBTQIA+ rights, voter registration, suicide prevention, and more. For more information about Students Demand Action, visit: https://studentsdemandaction.org. To get connected with Peren, find them on Instagram at @peren.tie.
Be the change. On Air is a weekly live show airing on Xpress Radio Station in Cardiff, Wales. Each Wednesday at 5pm, I feature young activists, advocates, and changemakers who are making a difference in Cardiff, around Wales, and across the UK.
To listen to Be the change. On Air live, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
Change comes when you take advantage of the global village. Angela Busheska is a student, social entrepreneur, and climate activist from North Macedonia. For more information about the EnRoute app, visit: https://www.enroute-app.com.
Change comes when you do something that scares you every day. Phoebe L. Hanson is a climate advocate, student, coordinator of Mock COP, co-founder of Teach the Teacher, and more. For more information and to get connected with Phoebe, visit: https://phoebelhanson.wordpress.com.
Change comes when you seize the day. Joshua Gamilla is an entrepreneur developing a few "passion projects", including Sugar and Crumbs and Dopamine Coffee Company. To get connected with Joshua and check out his gourmet cookies, visit: https://www.sugarandcrumbs.ca.
Change comes when you ask yourself, “If not me, then who?” Selin Ozunaldim is a gender equality activist and the founder of a few organizations based in Turkey, her home country. To get connected with Selin, find her on Instagram at @selinozunaldim.
Change comes when you stick with it. Samuel Schwartz is a gun violence survivor and gun violence prevention activist. To get connected with Samuel, find him on Instagram at @samuellschwartz.
Change comes when you utilize the Internet. Srijanita Maurya is the founder of The Animal Patronage which is a youth-led organization working to promote animal welfare. To get connected with Srijanita, find her on Instagram at @srijanitamaurya.
Change comes when you find a supportive community. María José Pérez Aguirre is a feminist and activist from Oaxaca, Mexico who has worked with the United Nation Foundation's Girl Up initiative and other organizations to raise awareness. To get connected with María José, find her on Instagram at @majoperezaguirre.
Change comes when you take small consistent actions. Sam Demma is an author and speaker who is committed to helping individuals unpack their beliefs, redefine their self-worth, and embrace their authentic selves. For more information about the Empty Your Backpack Tour, visit: https://emptyyourbackpack.ca.
Change comes when you recognize who makes your community run. Emily Bach is a co-founder of Stories of Consent which is is a digital project sharing real, community-sourced stories about consent. For more information about Stories of Consent, visit: https://storiesofconsent.online.
Change comes when you go with your gut instinct. Christine Wincentaylo is the founder of A Tin A Day, as well as a mental health and climate change advocate. For more information about A Tin A Day, visit: https://atinadayatad.wixsite.com/website.
Change comes when you do what you can. Renata Koch Alvarenga is a Brazilian ecofeminist and the founder and director of EmpoderaClima, an organization that is focused on raising awareness about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on girls and women in the Global South. To get connected with Renata, find her on Instagram at @renatakochalvarenga.
Change comes when you have confidence in yourself. Jimin Lee is the founder and executive director of SELFidence which is a youth-led organization focused on improving students’ self-confidence and raising awareness about mental health. For more information about SELFidence, find the organization on Instagram at @self_idence. To get connected with Jimin, find her on Instagram at @jim.jimlee.
Change comes when you speak the unspoken. Elijah McKenzie-Jackson is a civic artist and climate justice activist. To get connected with Elijah, find him on Instagram at @elijahmckenziejackson.
Change comes when you develop d’Skills. Hannah Grady Williams is the founder of d’Skills Community which is an online community to encourage Gen Z to use ChatGPT. For more information about d'Skills Community, visit: https://www.dskills.io.
Change comes when you break the silence. Edha Gupta is a student activist who worked with the Panther Anti-Racist Union to raise awareness about book banning in her local schools. To get connected with Edha, find her on Instagram at @edhagupta.
Change comes from discomfort. Sam Weinberg is the executive director of Path 2 Progress which is a group working to develop the future of progressive policy while shifting and building political power for young Americans. To get connected with Sam, you can find him on Instagram at @samweinberg.
Change comes when you look for people who have done this work before you. Armita Hosseini is the founder of Empower Econ and the author of the book, Roadmap to Financial Literacy. To learn more about Empower Econ, visit: https://www.empowerecon.com.
Change comes when you fight for a seat at the table. Cameron Samuels is an activist who is raising awareness about a variety of issues, including censorship. To get connected with Cameron, you can find them on Instagram at @cameronjsamuels.
Change comes when you pursue your passions. Risha Chaurasia is the author of Tales of Twinkling Tweens and TRUCE: Novis Initiis, a blogger, and a literature advocate. To get connected with Risha, visit: https://rishachaurasia07.wixsite.com/website-1.
Change comes over time. The first episode of “Be the change.” podcast was released on June 2, 2020, and this episode marks three years since that first episode. This episode features some of the most memorable guests from the last three years including: Sophie BerenKahlil GreeneFrancesca ReicherterPaxton SmithDineo Mya SerameIsaias HernandezAngeles PonpaNatalie MagnessEllis Lloyd JonesIdeja BajraSophie SandbergMarlow BainesAaliyan KhanBianca HaylesHailey RodgersAlisha AslamRansom FoxRebecca JosephRuhani WaliaSeika BrownAusten WycheThank you for listening to the podcast! To get connected with me, please email me at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.
Change comes when you realize that not everyone can do everything. Samuel Rubin is a co-founder of YEA! Impact which is working to produce high-level events, campaigns, and content rooted in the power of grassroots community organizing. For more information about YEA! Impact, visit: https://www.yeaimpact.com.
Change comes when you stick with it. Maria Tracy created an app called Tell Their Stories with the purpose of raising awareness about the issue of period poverty around the world. For more information about Tell Their Stories, visit: https://youtu.be/mSnQECt1J8o.
Change comes when you figure out what you can do better than anyone else. Ritika Saraswat is the founder of Re-Defined which is an organization focused on fostering inclusivity and recognizing diversity. To learn more about Re-Defined, visit: https://redefinednpo.wixsite.com/re-define. For more information or to apply to Re-Defined's Social Impact Fellowship Program, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-impact-fellowship-program-tickets-632239855427.
Change comes when you create for yourself. Anushka Joshi is the founder and CEO of Gen-Zine which is a global, grassroots community for young voices rewriting the future. For more information about Gen-Zine, visit: https://www.gen-zine.com.
Change comes when you seek out opportunities. Isabella Hanson is the founder of "I Matter" which is an international poetry and art contest. For more information about the "I Matter" contest, visit: http://www.nationalyouthfoundation.org/i-matter/.
Change comes when you realize that advocacy looks different for different people. Lily Painter is an indigenous advocate and organizer, and one of the issues she addresses is missing and murdered indigenous women. To get connected with Lily, find her on Instagram at @herculilz.
Change comes when you make connections. Saba Mehrzad is the founder of iFeminist which is a digital platform focused on highlighting unknown and underrepresented women in history through research projects developed by young contributors. For more information about iFeminist, visit: https://ifeminist.org/index.html.
Change comes when you focus on filling the gaps. Davida Padi is the founder of Eve's Corner and Zachary's Corner. Davida developed Eve's Corner as a digital platform for Black girls to access scholarship opportunities, mental health services, and other resources. For more information about Eve's Corner, visit: https://eves-corner.org.
Change comes when we amplify unheard voices. Kevin Patel is the founder of OneUpAction which is an intersectional organization providing resources to youth advocates around the world who are tackling the climate crisis. For more information about OneUpAction, visit: https://oneupaction.org.
Change comes when you go out and do it. Alexandra Hamilton is the founder of Youth in Politics which is a youth-led, student-run organization that is focused on amplifying student voices in politics. To learn more about Youth in Politics and to check out the organization's content, visit: https://youth-in-politics.weebly.com.
Change comes when you never change your authenticity for approval. Kellyanna Brooking is the youngest ambassador for Turning Point USA, a political strategist, a youth campaign advisor, and the host of her own show. To get connected with Kellyanna, visit: https://kellyannabrooking.com.
Change comes when you don’t force it. Swetha Tandri is the founder of Melodies for Math which is an organization focused on making math more relatable and engaging through music. For more information about Melodies for Math, visit: https://www.melodiesformath.org.
Change comes when it is sustainable. Gianella Bejar is founder of EVE (Educate, Voice, Empower) which is an organization working to teach young people the power of presence and perspective, to create advocates for social equality, and to empower people of all genders. For more information about EVE, visit: https://eveadvocate.org/index.html.
Change comes when we focus on moderation. Olivia Seltzer is the founder and sole writer of The Cramm which is a daily newsletter tailored to Gen Z readers to give them the scoop on current events. For more information about The Cramm, visit: https://www.thecramm.com.
Change comes when you find your structure. David Onilude is the founder of a nonprofit called Tech Now Global which is dedicated to eradicating digital illiteracy in underserved communities. To get connected with David, find him on Instagram at @david_onilude.
Change comes when you make it manageable. Megan Chen is an environmental activist and the founder of The Urban Garden Initiative (TUGI) which is a nonprofit working to inspire and empower youth to achieve urban sustainability through a gardening-based educational program. For more information about TUGI, visit: https://www.theurbangardeninitiative.org.
Change comes when you put in the effort. Geertika Jeyaganesha is a co-founder of Nurtured Youth Community which is an organization working to bridge the gap between minors in unsupportive households and helpful resources. For more information about Nurtured Youth Community, visit: https://www.nurturedyouthcommunity.com.
Change comes when we focus on collaboration and not competition. Audrey Pe is the founder of WiTech (Women in Technology), which is an organization that began in the Philippines with the mission of achieving gender equality in the tech industry. For more information about WiTech, visit: https://wi-tech.org.
Change starts at home. Vaishnavi Jaiswal is the founder of a nonprofit called Salubrious, as well as a social entrepreneur, an innovator, and a gender equity activist. To get connected with Vaishnavi, find her on Instagram at @vaishnavijaiswalll.
Change comes when you’re in it for the long haul. Rhiannon Osborne is a health justice advocate who believes that health is political and ecological. To get connected with Rhiannon, find her on Instagram at @osborne_rhiannon.
Change comes when you celebrate your own voice. Bethany Handley is an internationally published poet and disabled people’s rights activist from Wales. To get connected with Bethany, find her on Instagram at @scoutforculture. To read some of Bethany's poetry, visit: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/bethany-handley and https://poetrywales.co.uk/bethany-handley-how-i-wrote-cling-film/.
Change comes when you believe and own it. Brooke Yoakam is a co-founder and the CEO of GiftPocket which is an app to digitally store, exchange, and send gift cards. For more information about GiftPocket, visit: https://www.giftpocket.com.
Change comes when you aren’t working for an award. Raini Sydney is a multi-dimensional storyteller and Girl Rising fellow who is focused on sharing stories about agriculture and conservation. To get connected with Raini, find him on Instagram at @orsydney.
Change comes when you do what you need to do. India Ysabel is an intersectional feminist, content creator, activist, and a co-founder of The Speak Up Space which is a listening and signposting space for survivors of sexual violence. For more information about The Speak Up Space, visit: https://thespeakupspace.format.com/home.
Change comes when you invest in every opportunity. Yara Ghanem is a social development advocate who is raising awareness about feminism, human rights, and other issues in her home country of Syria and around the world with the United Nations Foundation Girl Up initiative. To get connected with Yara, find her on Instagram at @yara_ghanem_.
Change comes when you’re a dreamer. Santiago Eulmesekian is a climate activist working with Jóvenes por el Clima in his home country of Argentina. For more information about Jóvenes por el Clima, visit: http://jovenesporelclima.com.
Change comes when you work on solving a problem your younger self faced. Gabriela Daza is the Director of Partnerships at Policorner which is an organization working to make internships and jobs in politics, law, and public service more accessible. For more information about Policorner, visit: https://www.policorner.org.
Change comes when you take the tiny steps of a ladder. Ideja Bajra is the founder of Based In Science which is an organization working to encourage more youth to pursue STEM-related careers. For more information about Based in Science, visit: https://basedinscience.wordpress.com.
Change comes when you make your voice heard. Austen Wyche is the National Director of Advocacy at Encode Justice, a Courage Fellow for Giffords, and the founder of The Teen View. To get connected with Austen, find him on Instagram at @austenwyche.
Change comes when you figure out what makes you joyful. Kalpana Arias is a climate activist and urban gardener based in the United Kingdom. To get connected with Kalpana, find her on Instagram at @ariasaleja.
Change comes when you use your anger, frustration, and sadness. Julieta Martínez is a Chilean feminist and the founder of Tremendas which is an organization committed to connecting, promoting, and making visible a network of girls and young women from around the world. For more information about Tremendas, visit: https://tremendas.org.
Change comes when you become who you want to be. Ellis Lloyd Jones is a Welsh TikToker who is working with the Welsh government to raise awareness about issues in his country. To get connected with Ellis Lloyd Jones, find him on Instagram at @xellislloydjonesx.
Change comes when you create leaders out of everyone. Shawntel Nieto is working to provide food, water, and other resources while promoting sustainability with several organizations based in her home country of the Philippines. To get connected with Shawntel, find her on Instagram at @shawntelnieto.
Change comes when you find the overlap between your greatest passions and the world’s greatest needs. Liam Elkind is a co-founder and the CEO of Invisible Hands Deliver and a 2022 Rhodes Scholar. For more information about Invisible Hands Deliver, visit: https://invisiblehandsdeliver.org.
Change comes when you’ve fallen at least once or twice. Mert Kumru is a former United Nations Youth Representative for the Netherlands as well as a human rights and climate justice advocate. To get connected with Mert, find him on Instagram at @mertkumru_vn.
Change comes when you’re in it for the right reasons. Dineo Mya Serame is a Rhodes Scholar studying biomedical engineering at the University of Oxford as well as an activist and the founder of Blackout Africa. For more information about Blackout Africa, visit: https://www.blackoutafrica.com.
Change comes when you put your heart and effort in. Macy Lee is a Filipino speaker and writer as well as the founder of a few organizations including Worlds Through Minds. To learn more about Worlds Through Minds, visit: https://www.worldsthroughminds.com.
Change comes when you consider what’s relevant to you. Laura Gomezjurado González is a Teen Advisor for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up initiative as well as an activist in her home country of Colombia. To get connected with Laura, find her on Instagram at @lauragomezjurado_.
Change comes when we work together. Zaqiya Cajee is the founder of SwopItUp which is a volunteering program for young people in the UK to get involved in tacking climate change and fighting against fast fashion. For more information about SwopItUp, visit: https://www.swopitup.org.
Change comes when you chase a mission instead of a dollar. Baylie Jean Beard is the host of the Genius Z Boss podcast on which she talks with her guests about a variety of topics including business, finance, education, and careers. To get connected with Baylie Jean, find her on Instagram at @missbayliejean.
Change comes when you do the dance between the ritual space and the virtual space. Cyn Gómez is an intersectional activist working to educate others and raise awareness about LGBTQ, Latina, disability, and other issues. To get connected with Cyn, find them on Instagram at @thecyngomez.
Change comes when you realize that if they can then you can. Kylie Montigney is the host of Talk of Fame Podcast and the founder of Empower Girls which is an organization dedicated to ending gender bias and promoting inclusion in the media. For more information or to get connected with Kylie, find her on Instagram at @officialkyliemontigney.
Change comes when you ask yourself what’s bothering you right now. Saadia Abubaker is a speaker, podcaster, workshop facilitator, and a student at Swansea University in Wales. For more information about her work or to get connected with Saadia, visit: https://www.saadiaspeaks.com.
Change comes when you find your zone of genius. Ampai Thammachack is a co-founder of The Glass Organization and the founder of Step Above Stigma. To learn more about The Glass Slipper Organization, visit: https://theglassslipperorganization.com. For more information about Step Above Stigma, visit: https://www.stepabovestigma.com/#/.
Change comes when you become passionate about an issue. Agha Haider is the founder of the Education Collaborative which is working on breaking down the the socioeconomic barriers in education. For more information about the Education Collaborative, visit: https://www.educollaborative.org.
Change comes when you treat everything as a learning experience. Aarna Dixit is an activist working in many issues including sexual violence prevention, reproductive rights, sexual health, and mental health. She is also the co-host of the podcast, Dirty Talk, on which she discusses "all things sex and sexuality". To get connected with Aarna, find her on Instagram at @aa.rnaa.
Change comes when you combine your interests and your passions. Aimée Okotie-Oyekan is an artist, city planner, researcher, and organizer, just to name a few of her roles. Her work focuses on the intersections between public health, the environment, and inequality. To get connected with Aimée, find her on Instagram @omoecology.
Change comes when you never lose hope. Pareen Mhatre is on the Board of Directors and working with Improve the Dream which is an organization committed to advocating for Documented Dreamers. For more information about Improve the Dream, visit: https://www.improvethedream.org.
Change comes when you just start, and that’s the Tweet. Eno Oduok is working to amplify the voices of others through her work in communications and public relations. To get connected with Eno, find her on Instagram at @eno.xo.
Change comes when you take the time to learn. Ava Hedeker is using social media platforms and publishes articles in an online magazine to raise awareness about climate change. To get connected with Ava and to see her content, find her on Instagram at @envirocoach.
Change comes when you think globally but act locally. Samir Chowdhury is an environmentalist and the founder of Youth Climate Action Team Inc. To get connected with Samir, find him on Instagram at @samiracle02 and find Youth Climate Action Team Inc. on Instagram as well at @youthclimateinc.
Change comes when you remember that to whom much is given, much is expected. On this special 100th episode of Be the change., I took a walk down memory lane to highlight some of my favorite quotes, moments, and guests over the past two years of recording the podcast.
Change comes when you realize that you don’t need to change the world tomorrow. Charlie Hillman is a creator who has dabbled in poetry and writing but is now working on educating members of Gen Z about the importance and use of Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs.
Change comes when you lean in to your fears. Sia Minhas is the founder of Zenerations Long Island and an advisory board member of The Conversationalist. For more information or to get connected with Sia, find her on Instagram at @siaminhas.
Change comes when you become comfortable with the uncomfortable. Raquel Perry is an activist who is using poetry and spoken word as her medium to make a change. For more information or to get connected with Raquel, find her on Instagram at @rockysopoppy.
Change comes when you recognize the beauty of community. Denia Smith is a youth advocate committed to fighting for gender and racial equity on a local, national, and international level. To get connected with Denia, find her on Instagram at @deniasmith_.
Change comes when you’re open to any and all experiences. Annmarie Gajdos is a youth activist, content creator, podcast host, and aspiring lawyer who is committed to learning about others and sharing stories. For more information or to get connected with Annmarie, visit: https://www.annmariegajdos.com.
Change comes when you refuse to take no for an answer. Rebecca Joseph is the founder and co-executive director of Women in Politics which is an organization dedicated to making politics a more tangible career path for young women. For more information about Women in Politics, you can find the organization on Instagram at @womeninpolitics_.
Change comes when you reflect on what it means to be your authentic self. Sierra Marie Bonn is the founder of an organization called Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead! which is devoted to educating young women about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For more information or to get connected with Sierra, visit: https://sierrabonn.com/.
Change comes when you focus on your why. Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi is an environmental activist and the founder of LEARNBLUE working to inspire Gen-Z individuals to create sustainable solutions to global issues. For more information about LEARNBLUE, visit: https://learnblue.org.
Change comes when you start small. Ryann Fineberg is an animal rights and environmental activist who started her work after being inspired by a protest against the fur industry. To get connected with Ryann, you can find her on Instagram at @ryann.fineberg.
Change comes when you have an open mind. Paxton Smith is a reproductive rights activist, the author of A War on My Body: A War on My Rights, and an artist. To get connected with Paxton, you can find her on Instagram at @paxtonasmith.
Change comes when you become comfortable with who you are and what you care about. Bruna Tavares is an intersectional activist who has a special passion for working in schools and advocating for education reform. To get connected with Bruna, you can find her on Instagram at @brunadtavares.
Change comes when you build up your personal skills. Eshan Vishwakarma is the founder of the docuseries Outspoken Narrative and is creating documentaries to educate people about pressing issues. For more information about Outspoken Narrative, visit http://outspokennarrative.org.
Change comes when you aren't afraid to ask for help. Rochelle Prasad is, among many other roles, the founder of the nonprofit, SPARK Foundation, an author, and an educator. For more information and to get connected with Rochelle, visit: https://www.rochelleprasad.net.
Change comes when you realize that your true self is your superpower. Francesca Reicherter is a mental health advocate and the founder of Inspiring My Generation. For more information about Inspiring My Generation, visit: https://inspiringmygeneration.org.
Change comes when you put the energy out and put the work in. Ransom Fox is involved in many different projects including the Hot Takes segment of The Conversationalist. For more information or to get connected with Ransom, follow him on Instagram at @ransomfoxdc.
Change comes when you focus your work around helping humanity and the world. Vasundhara Chaudhary is a mental health advocate and the founder of Inspire Dose working to combat the stigma around mental health in India. For more information about Inspire Dose, visit: https://inspiredoseindia.wixsite.com/website.
Change comes when you get as many people involved as possible. Estella Struck is using social media to educate people about sustainability, capitalism, and other issues related to environmentalism. You can find Estella on TikTok at @estellastruck2 to view her content.
Change comes when you stay authentic. Jonathan Lam is an immigration rights and racial justice advocate based in New York. For more information or to get connected with Jonathan, follow him on Instagram at @lamjonathan_.
Change comes when we focus on unlearning and relearning. Isaias Hernandez is an environmental educator and content creator running the account @queerbrownvegan on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. For more information or to get connected with Isaias, visit https://queerbrownvegan.com.
Change comes when you take advantage of every opportunity. Jeeva Senthilnathan is, among many other titles, a mechanical engineering student and former political candidate who is combining her passions to make a change. To connect with Jeeva, find her on Instagram at @jeeva.senthilnathan.
Change comes when you just lead. Seth Breland is a candidate for NY Assembly District 26 and could become one of the youngest elected officials in the history of New York. For more information about Seth's campaign, visit https://sethforny.com.
Change comes when you become the hero that you needed when you were younger. Rania Harrara is an activist working with Girl Up Morocco to inspire girls to become a force for gender equality and social change. For more information about the United Nation Foundation's Girl Up initiative, visit https://girlup.org.
Change comes when you help the helpers. Sarah McGough is the founder of the Positive Change Project and is working to change the world by spreading kindness, positivity, and inspiration. For more information about the Positive Change Project, visit https://www.positivechangeproject.net.
Change comes when you lean into your strengths. Phoebe Omonira is an empathy advocate, community organizer, and the Community Outreach Director for GenZ Girl Gang. For more information about GenZ Girl Gang, visit https://genzgirlgang.com.
Change comes when you make a difference for yourself. Millie Bevan is the founder of Our Happy Notes which began as an outlet for random acts of kindness and became a platform for Millie's mental health advocacy. For more information about Our Happy Notes, visit https://ourhappynotes.com.
Change comes when you do the next best thing. Seika Brown is the founder of YLG Research through which she explores the state and definition of mental health across cultures. For more information or to get connected with Seika, visit https://www.seikabrown.com.
Change comes when you know the value of your work. Adam Friedman is an intersectional activist and an Executive Council member for Brady's Team ENOUGH working to end gun violence. For more information about Team ENOUGH, visit https://www.teamenough.org.
Change comes when you realize that things are not always black and white. Bianca Hayles is a youth justice advocate and the founder of The Hidden Youth Campaign. For more information about The Hidden Youth Campaign or to get connected with Bianca, follow @thycampaign or @biancahayles on Instagram.
Change comes when you spend time with yourself. Shalmali Jadhav is the founder of Empathy For You, a mental-health awareness organization, and You Lead which is focused on supporting young entrepreneurs. For more information or to get connected with Shalmali, find her on Instagram at @shalmaliee.
Change comes when you surround yourself with a great team. Poonam Rahman is the founder of two international nonprofits: Virtue Mental and Shattering Bias in STEAM. For more information about Virtue Mental, visit https://www.virtuemental.org. For more information about Shattering Bias in STEAM, visit https://www.shatterbias.org.
Change comes with passion and perseverance. Natalie Magness is working to empower young people to become leaders and advocate for their interests in her home country of Qatar. To connect with Natalie, follow her on Instagram at @nataliem.piano.
Change comes when we prioritize saving lives. Stephan Abrams is the National Chapter Coordinator and the Brady Fellow for Team ENOUGH working to educate and mobilize young people in the movement against gun violence. For more information about Team ENOUGH, visit: https://www.teamenough.org.
Change comes when you become the leader that creates more leaders. Rida Yumn Ahmed is a Gen Z growth hacker and a STEMinist working to make STEM fields more inclusive, particularly for women. To connect with Rida, follow her on Instagram at @the.renaissance.womxn.
Change comes when you find what is important enough to you. Godwin Kevin is the founder of Inspire for Greatness which is an organization working to empower young people in Africa and around the world. For more information about Inspire for Greatness, visit https://www.inspireforgreatness.org.
Change comes when we prioritize what's important. Ranjana Iyer is the host of a podcast called Gen Z Voice as well as a reproductive rights advocate. For more information about Ranjana or to connect with her, find her on Instagram at @ranjanaiyer.
Change comes when we celebrate our differences. Zandy Wong is an advocate working to shatter inequities faced by people with disabilities. For more information about Zandy or to get connected with her, visit her Instagram at @zandy_wong.
Change comes when you put yourself first. Kiara Williams is one of the co-founders and now the president of Warriors in the Garden which is a collective of activists committed to non violent protest. For more information about Warriors in the Garden, visit https://warriorsinthegarden.org.
Change comes when you stay consistent. Alisha Aslam is an intersectional activist focusing on educating people about Islamophobia. To get connected with Alisha, check out her Instagram at @alishaaslam_.
Change comes at the intersections. Riya Goel is the author of The Gen-Z Book: The A to Z About Gen-Z as well as an intersectional activist. To check out Riya's book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Gen-Z-Book-about/dp/1636768261.
Change comes when you look inward. Anjali Chadha is the founder of the nonprofit Empowered which is teaching young women of color technology skills while helping businesses. For more information about Empowered, visit https://getempowered.co.
Change comes when you empower people to think for themselves. Angeles Ponpa is the host of the podcast Politics with Angeles and the founder of Medea News. For more information about Angeles or to get connected with her, follow her on Instagram @angelesponpa.
Change comes when you do your best. Sarah LeClair is an intersectional activist who organizes across a range of issues including LGBTQ rights. For more information or to get connected with Sarah, follow her on Instagram at @hecking_activist.
Change comes when you become a better conversationalist. Sophie Beren is the founder and CEO of The Conversationalist which is an online Gen Z community with the mission of unifying our generation through conversations. For more information about The Conversationalist, visit https://www.theconversationalist.com/.
Change comes when you make one person's day. Aaliyan Khan is the founder of The Positivity Project, co-host of the See Me Show podcast, and an aspiring life coach. For more information about Aaliyan or to connect with him, follow his Instagram @aaliyanskhan.
Change comes when you spread sunshine. Natalie Salvatierra is the founder of Solely Sunshine, an international mental health organization, and the author of the children's book “Do Not Worry, Little Donkey.” For more information and to check out Solely Sunshine, visit https://www.solelysunshine.com.
Change comes through artivism. Trisha Beher is an intersectional activist and the founder of The Art Shine Foundation which is working to foster leadership, service, and creativity through art in GenZ and their communities. For more information about The Art Shine Foundation, visit https://www.artshinefoundation.org.
Change comes when we let the seriousness of these issues inspire us. Micah Dawanyi is a civil rights activist, speaker, coach, and the published author of "Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs From the Other Side of America" which is a collection of his experiences as a young black man. To read Micah's book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Step-Into-My-Shoes-Memoirs-ebook/dp/B08DWKQ8P4.
Change comes when you are receptive to feedback and want to do better. Stephanie Hu is the founder and executive director of Dear Asian Youth which is an an organization promoting intersectional activism through their digital platform, grassroots organizing, and community-based advocacy. For more information about Dear Asian Youth, visit https://www.dearasianyouth.org.
Change comes when we let the world dance for everyone. Jana Amin is an Egyptian-American and girls' education activist working to change the narrative around Muslim women in America and around the world. For more information about Jana, visit https://www.janaamin.com.
Change comes when we start with self-reflection and discovery. Mimi Cole is the host of the podcast "The Lovely Becoming" as well as a therapist-in-training focusing on eating disorders and OCD. To listen to The Lovely Becoming and for more information about Mimi, visit https://mimi-cole.com.
Change comes when you show up for yourself. Fatimata Cham is an organizer, activist, and poet who is using her own identity and experiences to shape her work. For more information about or to connect with Fatimata, visit https://www.fatimatacham.org.
Change comes when you navigate uncomfortable spaces. Sam Gerry is a mental health and suicide prevention activist as well as the co-founder of Kick It For A Cause. For more information about Kick It For A Cause, visit https://kickitforacause.org/#home-section.
Change comes when you use your own experiences to help others. Maddison Tory is a motivational speaker, health advocate and the founder of HUGS. For more information about Maddison or to support her projects, visit https://maddisontory.com.
Change comes through creativity. Sophie Sandberg is the founder of Catcalls of NYC and Chalk Back working to combat gender based violence, particularly catcalling and street harassment. For more information about Sophie's work and organizations, visit https://www.sophiesandberg.com.
Change comes when you focus on you and your community. Anthony Davis Jr. is a gun violence prevention activist and member of Team ENOUGH which is the youth-led initiative by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. For more information about Team ENOUGH, visit https://www.teamenough.org.
Change comes when you pursue the issues that really matter to you. Kacey Lee is a racial equality and anti-sexual violence advocate, and we talked about the attacks in Atlanta on March 16th. To connect with Kacey, follow her on Instagram at @kceylee.
Change comes when you're ready to learn. Adam Ashley is the co-founder and president of The Greater Good Initiative which is a youth-led policy think tank with the mission of promoting youth engagement and mobilization in the policy-making process. For more information about GGI, visit https://www.thegreatergoodinitiative.com.
Change comes when you just do it. Tyler Newman is the creator of Afro Puff Chronicles and The Year of Mastery. To check out Afro Puff Chronicles, visit https://afropuffchronicles.com or follow the account on Instagram at afropuffchronicles.
Change comes when you rest in the knowledge that you are enough. Hailey Rodgers is a mental health activist and published author attending Queens University in Ontario, Canada. For more information about Hailey, visit https://haileyrodgers.com.
Change comes from finding an issue and adding your gift. Hannah Alper is a Canadian blogger, activist, published author, and so much more. Visit https://callmehannah.ca to check out her blog and follow Hannah on Instagram at thathannahalper.
Change comes when you choose to fight for other people. Sarvani Kunapareddy is an immigration advocate and one of the founders of The Hidden Dream. For more information about The Hidden Dream, visit https://thehiddendream.org.
Change comes when you find your unique beauty. Among many other things, Serene Singh is a pageant queen, the founder of a nonprofit called The Serenity Project, and the University of Colorado's first female Rhodes Scholar. For more information about The Serenity Project, visit https://www.theserenityproject.org.
Change comes out of necessity. Andrea Alejandra Gonzales is a self-proclaimed "radical lover" and queer mestiza advocate. To follow along with Andrea, check out her Instagram at mestizawomanist.
Change comes when you listen in order to understand others. Nick Kimble is an education activist in his home state of New Jersey, and he also runs his own business making custom watches. To connect with Nick, follow him on Instagram at nickimble. For more information about Civic Wave, visit https://civicwave.org.
Change comes when you realize that anyone can make a difference. Kait Ahern has worked on many different political campaigns including, most recently, Senator Jon Ossoff's in Georgia. To connect with Kait, follow her on Instagram at la.vie.en.kait.
Change comes when you take the time to educate yourself about important issues. Kahlil Greene was the first black student body president at Yale University, and we talked about his work in student government and about the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th. To connect with Kahlil, follow him on Instagram at kahlil.greene.
Change comes when you believe in yourself. Karina Popovich is using her superpower of 3D printing in the fight against COVID-19 by creating PPE for healthcare workers and others in need. To learn more about Makers for COVID-19, visit https://www.makersforcovid19.com.
Change comes when you figure out what you’re good at and what makes you feel like flying. Dustin Liu is the ninth US Youth Observer to the United Nations and represents youth voices at the UN General Assembly and other events.
Change comes when you remember all of the people that you’re doing it for. Hannah Lucas developed the notOK app to serve as a panic button for people who may be struggling with mental health issues. For more information about the notOK app, visit https://www.notokapp.com.
Change comes when you use your privilege. Ziyaan Virji is the founder and CEO of For the Menstruator which is an organization working to create a world of menstrual equity. For more information about For the Menstruator, visit https://www.flow.page/forthemenstruator..
Change comes with bravery. Kaylee Tyner is a gun violence activist and the founder of #MyLastShot which provides stickers for students to place on their licenses and ID's authorizing photos of their bodies to be published if they die in a shooting. For more information about Team ENOUGH, visit https://www.teamenough.org.
Change comes when you do the unsexy work. Ruhani Walia is a 17 year old activator who is working on a project to end maternal mortality in Nigeria. For more information about Ending Maternal Mortality, visit https://emm.health.
Change comes when you take the hard route. Em Odesser is a writer, feminist, sex educator, and mental health advocate focusing on the intersections of sex, history, technology, and feminism. For more information about Em, visit http://www.emilyodesser.com.
Change comes when you do what feels right. Ela Gokcigdem is an environmental activist with an organization called Youth Environmental Society through which she developed a baseline environmental curriculum for high school students. To get connected with Ela, follow her on Instagram @elagokcigdem.
Change comes when you are an idealist in vision and a pragmatist in execution. Jack O'Connor is the founder of Moyo Nua, a sustainable business to benefit farmers in least-developed countries, and Ireland's former Youth Delegate to the United Nations. To read Jack's article I mention in the episode, visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-things-id-tell-my-burnt-out-self-jack-o-connor?trk=public.
Eli Samson is the social chair of his fraternity, a peer counselor, and a community service leader at Washington and Lee University in rural Virginia where the student body is predominantly white, wealthy southerners. He is also a Filipino American, and he came out on October 11th to celebrate National Coming Out Day. To reach out to Eli, follow him on Instagram at eli_samson.
Change comes when you make it your turn. Supermajority is an organization committed to affirming women's power through activism to build a more equitable future for all women... which starts at the ballot box now! For more information about Supermajority, visit https://supermajority.com.
Change comes when we share our stories. Victoria Garrick is a mental health and body image advocate and the founder and CEO of The Hidden Opponent which raises awareness about student-athlete mental health. For more information about Victoria, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, watch her Youtube videos, or listen to episodes of Real Pod.
Change comes when you remember who you're fighting for. Aalayah Eastmond is an Executive Council Member at Team Enough and a Co-Founder of Concerned Citizens DC. For more information about Team Enough, visit https://www.teamenough.org.
Also, I apologize for the clicking sounds in Aalayah's interview; I guess Zoom didn't like me this week!
Change comes when you find something you're passionate about. Allie Soper started a memorial fund, created a documentary, and became a drug awareness advocate following her brother's death when she was fourteen years old. For more information about the Clay Soper Memorial Fund, visit https://www.claysopermemorialfund.com.
Change comes when we put our anger into action. BYP100 is an organization dedicated to creating economic, social, political, and educational freedom for all black people. For more information about BYP100, visit https://www.byp100.org.
Change comes when we create the future that we want to see. At 22 years-old, Tay Anderson is the youngest African American elected to office in Colorado history. To follow along with Tay's work on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, follow him on Instagram and Twitter at tayandersonco.
Change comes when you do what you know is right. The Lincoln Project is an organization of Republicans and former Republicans who are committed to defeating President Trump and Trumpism at the ballot box this November. For more information about The Lincoln Project, visit https://lincolnproject.us.
Change comes when you get started. Dominic Onyekachi is the Co-founder and CEO of Akiddie, and his mission is to share socially conscious and representative African stories with African children and other young readers around the world. For more information about Akiddie, visit https://akiddie.com.ng.
Change comes when we're courageous in our decision-making. When her father passed away after being denied Medicaid over $7, 25-year-old Brittney Rodas started her campaign for Pennsylvania State Representative. For more information about Brittney and her campaign, visit https://rodasforpa.com.
Change comes when we give back. CovEducation is a nonprofit committed to continuing K-12 education in the US during the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information, visit their website at https://www.coved.org.
Change comes through empowerment. RISE Colorado is an organization working to educate, engage, and empower low-income families and families of color to become change agents for educational equity in the most diverse school district in Colorado. For more information, visit http://www.rise-colorado.org.
Change comes when we step up to the plate. Rachel Balkovec is the first woman to be hired as a full-time hitting coach in the history of Major League Baseball. For more information about Rachel, visit https://www.rachelbalkovec.com.
Change comes when we educate ourselves. Better Make Room’s mission is to provide a support network and resources for students applying to college and higher educational opportunities after high school. For more information, visit https://www.bettermakeroom.org.
Change comes when you find the cause that inspires you. Braven’s mission is to support underrepresented college students in securing their first jobs after graduation. For more information, visit https://bebraven.org.
Change comes from strong relationships. Changeist's mission is to develop a community of young people who are passionate about creating a more just society based in Los Angeles and Stockton, California. For more information, visit https://changeist.org.
Change is made when we show up. Marlow Baines is the Youth Director of Earth Guardians which is an organization committed to inspiring and training environmental and social justice activists. For more information, visit https://www.earthguardians.org.
Change comes when we listen. The Do Better Campaign is an organization committed to raising awareness about gender-based violence on college campuses around the country. For more information, visit their website at https://www.dobettercampaign.org or connect with them on Instagram @thedobettercampaign.
Change will come when we agree that protecting human lives is more important than honoring heritage. This is my personal account of the June 22, 2020 protests in Washington DC.
Change starts with civic education. The Community Enrichment Project is an organization focused on enhancing underserved communities in Washington DC by teaching young people about civic engagement. For more information, visit their website at https://www.thecepdc.org or connect with them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at thecepdc.
Change comes from concern. Concerned Citizens of DC is an organization formed by young people who met at the protests at The White House and joined together to voice their common concerns. To read their list of demands mentioned in the episode, check out this link: https://justpaste.it/3bzvi.
Change is coming. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the protests in Washington DC on Saturday, June 6th, and I want to share some of their stories as well as my own account of the events.
Change is organic. Aaron Covington and his friends started walking down the streets of Washington DC and found themselves leading a massive march through the city to the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday, June 2nd.
Change takes guts. This is my personal account of the George Floyd protests in Washington DC on June 1st.