Be the change. Podcast

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 Nations 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.