Be the change. Podcast

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 Slipper 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 at @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 take a walk down memory lane to highlight some of my favorite quotes, moments, and guests over the past two years of recording the podcast. If you are interested in listening to the full episode featuring any of the guests included in this episode, you can find the list...

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 .