Be the change. Podcast

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 promoting sustainability and providing food, water, and other resources through her work 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 Filipina 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 Gen 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, Latine, 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 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_.