Be the change. Podcast

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 .

Episode 1 of Checking In with Changemakers features Srijanita Maurya who is the founder of The Animal Patronage. We talked about Srijanita’s life as an international student in the UK, some of her plans for future projects, and more. To get connected with Srijanita, find her on Instagram at @srijanitamaurya . Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who h...

Cadence is on the committee of Students for Organ Donation at Cardiff University which is a student-run society working to educate people and start conversations about organ donation. To learn more and get involved with Students for Organ Donation, find them on Instagram at @sfodcardiff. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress . A recording...

Change comes when you stick your neck out. Colin Brown is working with Grassroots Central Mass which is a political organization that advocates for issues affecting Central Massachusetts. For more information about Grassroots Central Mass, visit: https://grassrootscentralmass.org . To get connected with Colin, find him on Instagram at @olibrown13.

Change comes when you get bothered by something. Ananya Banerjee is a mental health advocate and a director of Sarthi which is an organization that is committed to raising awareness about female foeticide, mental health, climate change, education, menstrual hygiene, and more. To get connected with Ananya, find her on Instagram at @ananya_vbanerjee.

Change comes when everyone becomes an activist. Saoirse Exton is an Irish climate justice activist and the youngest advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. To get connected with Saoirse, find her on Instagram at @saoirse_exton.

Change comes when you stay true to yourself. Ana Morris is the host of The Wake Up Conservative podcast on which she discusses current events, politics, and media through the Word of God. To get connected with Ana, find her on Instagram at @thewakeupconservative. To listen to The Wake Up Conservative podcast, visit: https://siteid-1937758.univer.se .

Change comes when you do all the good you can, for all the people you can, for as long as ever you can. William He is the founder and CEO of Dream For America which is a Gen Z movement focused on mobilizing a new generation of democracy defenders. To get connected with William, find him on Instagram at @williamhe06. For more information about Dream For America, visit: https://dream4america.org .

Change comes when you realize that no one really knows what they’re doing. Ashwath Narayanan is a co-founder and CEO of Social Currant which is an agency and platform that helps nonprofits, impact organizations, and issue-focused organizations collaborate with creators to reach audiences more effectively. To get connected with Ashwath, find him on Instagram at @ashwathhhh. For more information abo...

Change comes when you find what gets you up in the morning. Claire Muhlawako Madzura is a storyteller, activist, student, researcher, film director, and more who is based in the UK. To get connected with Claire, find her on Instagram at @clairemmadz.

Amira Hayat is an aspiring journalist, a poet, and an activist from Cardiff who is raising awareness about human rights, the availability of mental health resources, and more. To get connected with Amira, find her on Instagram at @mirahayatx. 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 podca...