Spark Changemakers

In this episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast, we speak with Mark Lloyd, the founder and head of Odyssey School in Pattaya, Thailand. Mark shares his inspiring journey, from beginning as a volunteer in Thailand to starting his own school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven by a vision to create a more holistic, creative, and student-centred educational experience , Mark's Odyssey Sch...

In this episode of Spark Changemakers , host Nikki Giant interviews Andrew Boxall, a technology strategist at Microsoft, about his groundbreaking work in transforming the public sector through technology and innovation. Andrew shares his journey from public sector to Microsoft, where he spearheaded the Innovate Together program—a global initiative empowering public sector organisations to harness...

In this episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast, host Nikki Giant sits down with Georgia Theodoulou, an inspiring teacher, gender equality activist, and consultant. Georgia shares her journey from joining Our Streets Now, a youth-led campaign against public sexual harassment, to founding its sports campaign and working with the Welsh Government. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of advoc...

In this episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast, host Nikki Giant sits down with Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola, an award-winning organisational development leader and the CEO of Socially Inspired Limited. Mehvish shares her powerful journey from the corporate world of Islamic finance to becoming a transformative force in HR, advocating for a more empathetic and inclusive workplace. She discusses the im...

In this episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast, host Nikki Giant is joined by Ed Kirwan, former science teacher, filmmaker, and founder of Empathy Week and Empathy Studios. Together, they explore the critical role empathy plays in fostering success, happiness, and strong connections—whether in classrooms, workplaces, or personal relationships. Ed shares his journey from teaching to launching a...

In this episode of The Spark Changemakers Podcast , Nikki Giant sits down with the inspiring Mel Manning, founder of Freedom 2, an organisation dedicated to empowering young girls through creative wellbeing programmes. With over 20 years of experience in education, Mel shares her journey from primary school teacher to advocate for female empowerment, mental health, and digital wellbeing. They disc...

In this inspiring episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast , host Nikki Giant welcomes educator and coach Andy Liles to discuss his 20-year journey of transforming education. From his time at the "Happiness School" in the UK to his current role as a senior leader at an international school in Malawi, Andy shares his passion for creating learning environments that prioritise student well-being and...

In this episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast, Nikki Giant sits down with Conor Warren, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and CEO of Spark UK. Conor shares his inspiring journey of founding a national organisation at just 14 years old, dedicated to sparking conversations around youth mental health. Discover how a group of ambitious teenagers turned their frustrations with th...

Welcome to the Spark Changemakers Podcast ! Hosted by Nikki, this podcast is dedicated to helping people discover their inner spark – the passion, joy, and purpose that drives them to make a difference in the world. Whether you’re already a changemaker or just starting to explore how you can create a positive impact, this podcast is for you. In this trailer, Nikki introduces the mission behind the...