Be the change. Podcast

What happens when you fill a room with young creators and ask them how they really feel about AI? This is the second episode in a three-part Creative Futures Lab series on Be the Change Podcast, so if you haven’t listened to the first part yet, it's worth starting there for more context: Part 1 on Apple Podcasts Part 1 on Spotify Part 1 on YouTube Part 1 on Podbean On 2 September 2026, Be the Chan...

Whether you use AI every day, refuse to touch it, or fall somewhere in the middle, chances are you’re still finding your line, and we need to talk about that. This is the first episode in a three-part Creative Futures Lab series on Be the Change Podcast. Lily Mott talks with Conor Warren, founder and CEO of Spark UK, and Paddy Crump, Campaigns and Content Lead at FlippGen, about why they partnered...

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence, drugging, and the aftermath of assault. Please take care while listening. Today, October 8th, is the National Day of Action to end sexual violence, and Grace Wankelman is helping organize the "From the Frat House to the White House" action in Washington, DC. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, recorded the day before the N...

Change comes when we listen to each other, even when we disagree. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, Lily Mott talks with Filip Janevski, a member of the Council of the City of Skopje in North Macedonia, whom she met at the Changing Narratives Conference with the No Hate Speech Network in Trenčín, Slovakia. Despite sitting on different sides of the political spectrum, Lily and Filip hit it...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. Please take care while listening. Some of the darkest chapters of our lives can become the reasons we keep showing up and moving forward, one step at a time. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, Lily Mott talks with Jessica Arden Lefford, who is running the New York City Marathon with Still I Run, a charity that promotes running fo...

Pay, recognition, competition for opportunities... oh my! Somewhere along the way, the youth sector may have lost the plot on why it does this work in the first place. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, recorded to mark the second anniversary of The Forgotten Generation Podcast, Lily Mott chats with its host, Troy Njenje Mbanga, to talk about what's really missing in the youth and charity s...

What does creativity mean in a world increasingly shaped by AI? And how does creativity shape politics? In this episode, Lily Mott is joined by Tom Spare, the creator of Spare a Thought and co-host of The Political Dispatch, to explore both of these questions. Lily and Tom talk about what creativity actually means, why expressing the ideas in our heads can help us understand ourselves and the worl...

For climate activists, watching the impacts of the climate crisis unfold can bring a particular kind of anxiety: knowing what is happening, understanding what is at stake, and still having to find the energy to keep fighting for change. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, Lily Mott sits down with climate activist and refugee rights advocate, Natasha “Tash” Pavey, during the UK’s fifth heatwa...

For many young people, the biggest barrier to making change isn't a lack of ideas or opportunities. Instead, it's the confidence to act on them. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, Lily Mott sits down with autism practitioner, researcher, and #iwill Ambassador Folusho Bello to talk about how confidence has shaped her journey. Folusho shares how her early volunteer work sparked a passion, wha...

In a world of AI and algorithms, it's easy to feel more connected than ever... and further apart than ever, all at once. In this episode of Be the Change Podcast, Lily Mott talks with award-winning public speaker and poet De-Mario Knowles about how a single poem, written almost by accident during the pandemic, launched him into a speaking career built around connecting with people. De-Mario shares...

Change comes when you find your wildcats. Thomas Grimwood is the host of Performing Passions and Super Summers, which are both podcasts produced by Be the change. Media Network. In addition to his podcasting, Thomas is a fundraiser for the National Autistic Society. To get connected with Thomas, find him on Instagram . Listen to Performing Passions wherever you're listening to this episode: https:...

Change comes through challenge. In (another) solo episode, I reflect on the last six years of Be the change. Podcast and shares a vision for its next six. After spending the past year immersed in a community of changemakers, social impact leaders, and purpose-driven storytellers, I took some time to ask myself some difficult questions: What is the purpose of Be the change. Podcast? What about Be t...

The first episode of Be the change. Podcast was released on June 2, 2020, and this episode marks six years since that first episode. I've spent six years asking my guests: "Lots of young people want to make change but might not know where to get started. What is your advice for those people who might be listening?" So, I devoted this anniversary episode to answering that question myself. Thank you...

This episode features Anita Okunde, Michael-Akolade Ayodeji, Zander Moricz, and Kahlil Greene. On 14 May 2026, Zander Moricz, founder and executive director of SEE Alliance, and Kahlil Greene, also known as the Gen Z Historian, debated at The Oxford Union, where I recorded a live interview with them. The debate was sponsored by VoxPop, which is an app that teaches young people about politics, as w...

Change comes when you incorporate your creativity. Dyar Hussain is YouthTheGap's Director of Education and Knowledge Exchange, as well as the host of Legacies Lost & Found. Legacies Lost & Found launched on Be the change. Media Network on March 24, 2026, so you can listen now via wherever you get your podcasts . To get connected with Dyar, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn . To learn more...

Change comes when you vote... again! Cosima Wiltshire is an advocate who is building bridges between youth, tech, and politics to create a digital world for and by young people. She joined me on the podcast ahead of the 2026 UK elections on May 7th, 2026 to reflect on her advocacy journey, share some advice for other changemakers, and most importantly, talk about why it's important to vote! To get...

Change comes when you avoid putting yourself into a box. Olivia Krawczyk is the founder of OneKind Creative, which is an award-winning design studio committed to bridging the gap between graphic design and social impact. To get connected with Olivia, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn . To learn more about OneKind Creative, visit: https://www.onekindcreative.co.uk . Please leave a rating, share a...

Change comes when you see things on the brighter side. Nika Stastny is a biomedical researcher pursuing a PhD in global health, as well as the host of Global Health Talks: On the Brighter Side. Global Health Talks: On the Brighter Side launched on Be the change. Media Network on April 21, 2026, so you can listen now via wherever you get your podcasts . To get connected with Nika, find her on Linke...

Change comes when we vote. Dany Shibu and Dani Onyewuenyi are spokespeople for Migrant Democracy Project, which is an organization that believes in the power of democracy and wants migrants across the UK to be able to leverage their vote for a just immigration system. The deadline to register is 11:59pm on 20 April 2026, in order to vote in local government elections across the UK, Scottish Parlia...

Change comes when we take up space. This special episode takes you inside Anthropy 2026, a gathering of leaders and organizations working toward a more united future for the United Kingdom. Recorded live from the Rainforest Biome at the Eden Project in Cornwall, this episode features clips from conversations with Anthropy's Emerging Leaders, who are all between the ages of 18 and 30. The format ma...

Change comes when we celebrate what makes us unique. Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and this special episode features a conversation with the following members of Be the change. Media Network: Thomas Grimwood : Host of Performing Passions Tom Spare : Host of Spare a Thought Podcast and co-host of The Political Dispatch Throughout this episode, we discuss our thoughts on this year's World Aut...

Change comes through creativity and community. Rameen Bajwa and Mahnoor Rehan are part of the team developing Daak Chithi, which is a global youth organization that is bringing back the age-old, golden tradition of letter writing and adding a modern twist. To get connected with Rameen and Mahnoor, find them on Instagram at @meenanator and @smearedwithcrimson . To learn more about Daak Chithi, visi...

Change comes when we all play a part. Lilah McKim is an activist, and this episode focuses on her climate activism. To get connected with Lilah, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn . Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork . Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast . If you have any ques...

Change comes when you pass the mic. Today is International Women's Day, and this special episode features a conversation with the following members of Be the change. Media Network: Zarin Khan : Host of This Stays Between Us Keyari Page : Host of Shadow and Light Nika Stastny who is developing a podcast on Be the change. Media Network Natasha Pavey : Host of The Imperfect Activist Thomas Grimwood :...

Change comes when you dare to deserve. This special episode of Be the change. Podcast features interviews from AMPLIFY 2026, which is the University of Bath's student-led International Women's Month Summit. To learn more about AMPLIFY, find them on Instagram . To get connected with Lauren, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn . To get connected with Kita, find her on LinkedIn . To get connected with...