Be the change. Podcast

Change comes when you make connections. Saba Mehrzad is the founder of iFeminist which is a digital platform focused on highlighting unknown and underrepresented women in history through research projects developed by young contributors. For more information about iFeminist, visit: https://ifeminist.org/index.html .

Change comes when you focus on filling the gaps. Davida Padi is the founder of Eve's Corner and Zachary's Corner. Davida developed Eve's Corner as a digital platform for Black girls to access scholarship opportunities, mental health services, and other resources. For more information about Eve's Corner, visit: https://eves-corner.org .

Change comes when we amplify unheard voices. Kevin Patel is the founder of OneUpAction which is an intersectional organization providing resources to youth advocates around the world who are tackling the climate crisis. For more information about OneUpAction, visit: https://oneupaction.org . To get connected with Kevin, visit: https://www.imkevinjpatel.com .

Change comes when you go out and do it. Alexandra Hamilton is the founder of Youth in Politics which is a youth-led, student-run organization that is focused on amplifying student voices in politics. To learn more about Youth in Politics and to check out the organization's content, visit: https://youth-in-politics.weebly.com .

Change comes when you never change your authenticity for approval. Kellyanna Brooking is the youngest ambassador for Turning Point USA, a political strategist, a youth campaign advisor, and the host of her own show. To get connected with Kellyanna, visit: https://kellyannabrooking.com .

Change comes when you don’t force it. Swetha Tandri is the founder of Melodies for Math which is an organization focused on making math more relatable and engaging through music. For more information about Melodies for Math, visit: https://www.melodiesformath.org .

Change comes when it is sustainable. Gianella Bejar is the founder of EVE (Educate, Voice, Empower) which is an organization working to teach young people the power of presence and perspective, to create advocates for social equality, and to empower people of all genders. For more information about EVE, visit: https://eveadvocate.org/index.html .

Change comes when we focus on moderation. Olivia Seltzer is the founder and sole writer of The Cramm which is a daily newsletter tailored to Gen Z readers to give them the scoop on current events. For more information about The Cramm, visit: https://www.thecramm.com .

Change comes when you find your structure. David Onilude is the founder of a nonprofit called Tech Now Global which is dedicated to eradicating digital illiteracy in underserved communities. To get connected with David, find him on Instagram at @david_onilude.

Change comes when you make it manageable. Megan Chen is an environmental activist and the founder of The Urban Garden Initiative (TUGI) which is a nonprofit working to inspire and empower youth to achieve urban sustainability through a gardening-based educational program. For more information about TUGI, visit: https://www.theurbangardeninitiative.org .

Change comes when you put in the effort. Geertika Jeyaganesha is a co-founder of Nurtured Youth Community which is an organization working to bridge the gap between minors in unsupportive households and helpful resources. For more information about Nurtured Youth Community, visit: https://www.nurturedyouthcommunity.com .

Change comes when we focus on collaboration and not competition. Audrey Pe is the founder of WiTech (Women in Technology), which is an organization that began in the Philippines with the mission of achieving gender equality in the tech industry. For more information about WiTech, visit: https://wi-tech.org .

Change starts at home. Vaishnavi Jaiswal is the founder of a nonprofit called Salubrious, as well as a social entrepreneur, an innovator, and a gender equity activist. To get connected with Vaishnavi, find her on Instagram at @vaishnavijaiswalll.

Change comes when you’re in it for the long haul. Rhiannon Osborne is a health justice advocate who believes that health is political and ecological. To get connected with Rhiannon, find her on Instagram at @osborne_rhiannon.

Change comes when you celebrate your own voice. Bethany Handley is an internationally published poet and disabled people’s rights activist from Wales. To get connected with Bethany, find her on Instagram at @scoutforculture. To read some of Bethany's poetry, visit: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/bethany-handley and https://poetrywales.co.uk/bethany-handley-how-i-wrote-cling-film/ .

Change comes when you believe and own it. Brooke Yoakam is a co-founder and the CEO of GiftPocket which is an app to digitally store, exchange, and send gift cards. For more information about GiftPocket, visit: https://www.giftpocket.com .

Change comes when you aren’t working for an award. Raini Sydney is a multi-dimensional storyteller and Girl Rising fellow who is focused on sharing stories about agriculture and conservation. To get connected with Raini, find him on Instagram at @orsydney.

Change comes when you do what you need to do. India Ysabel is an intersectional feminist, content creator, activist, and a co-founder of The Speak Up Space which is a listening and signposting space for survivors of sexual violence. For more information about The Speak Up Space, visit: https://thespeakupspace.format.com/home .

Change comes when you invest in every opportunity. Yara Ghanem is a social development advocate who is raising awareness about feminism, human rights, and other issues in her home country of Syria and around the world with the United Nations Foundation Girl Up initiative. To get connected with Yara, find her on Instagram at @yara_ghanem_.

Change comes when you’re a dreamer. Santiago Eulmesekian is a climate change activist working with Jóvenes por el Clima in his home country of Argentina. For more information about Jóvenes por el Clima, visit: http://jovenesporelclima.com .

Change comes when you work on solving a problem your younger self faced. Gabriela Daza is the director of partnerships at Policorner which is an organization working to make internships and jobs in politics, law, and public service more accessible. For more information about Policorner, visit: https://www.policorner.org .

Change comes when you take the tiny steps of a ladder. Ideja Bajra is the founder of Based In Science which is an organization working to encourage more youth to pursue STEM-related careers. For more information about Based in Science, visit: https://basedinscience.wordpress.com .

Change comes when you make your voice heard. Austen Wyche is the National Director of Advocacy at Encode Justice, a Courage Fellow for Giffords, and the founder of The Teen View. To get connected with Austen, find him on Instagram at @austenwyche.

Change comes when you figure out what makes you joyful. Kalpana Arias is a climate activist and urban gardener based in the United Kingdom. To get connected with Kalpana, find her on Instagram at @ariasaleja.

Change comes when you use your anger, frustration, and sadness. Julieta Martínez is a Chilean feminist and the founder of Tremendas which is an organization committed to connecting, promoting, and making visible a network of girls and young women from around the world. For more information about Tremendas, visit: https://tremendas.org .