Be the change. Podcast

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 changemake...

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 . Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork . Follow Be the change...

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,...

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__. 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. Follow Be th...

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 changemak...

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:...

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 changem...

Daisy Tipping is the Cardiff University Students' Union Women's Officer. To get connected with Daisy, find her on Instagram at @womensofficercsu or @daisyetipping . 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 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...

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,...

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. 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 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 . Che...

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 acti...

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. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: h...

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 previo...

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 feat...

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...

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 previou...

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 feature...

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 ha...

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 .