Young people are being the change they wish to see in the world, and these are their stories. For more information, follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram at @bethechangemedianetwork or @bethechangepodcast. To get connected with the host, email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. To support the network, visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bethechangemedia.
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This episode of The Forgotten Generation Podcast hosted by Troy Njenje-Mbanga features Eden Byrne who is an #iwill Ambassador and youth activist from Northern Ireland. To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Fol…
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Troy Njenje-Mbanga is a youth activist who is advocating for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Troy is also the newest member of Be the change. Media Network, and the first episode of his podcast, The Forgotten Generation, will be released on September 5th, 2024. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram at @iwil…
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Change comes when you realize the worst thing they can say is “no”. Rowan Jones is a disability advocate and activist who is raising awareness across the UK. To get connected with Rowan, find them on Instagram at @rowans_change. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedi…
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Change comes when you make your voice heard. Ishaan Shah is the founding director of Stolen Dreams, a co-founder of the Youth for Freedom Collective, and an advisor to UN Women, the UN Youth Office, the UN Network on Migration, and other entities within the UN. He was also the United Kingdom’s first Youth Delegate to the UN’s Commission on the Stat…
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Change comes when you recognize the way you make others feel. Angel Akpovi is Miss Teen Nigeria UK and an activist working with different organizations and groups to make change. To get connected with Angel, find her on Instagram at @angelakpovi and on LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Netw…
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Dispatch 5: The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
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On this week's episode of The Political Dispatch, join Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare as they discuss the political, economic, military, civic, and environmental implications of artificial intelligence. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! To get connected with Sidd, Tom, or Lily, please find them on Instagram: @sparetom,…
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Change comes when you just write something down. Lubelihle Audrey Mazithulela is the club president and founder of Girl Up Bulawayo based in Zimbabwe. To get connected with Lubelihle, find her on Instagram at @manyandeni_ and on LinkedIn. To learn more about and get connected with Girl Up Bulawayo, find them on Instagram at @girlupbulawayo. Please …
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Change comes when you figure out why you’re doing what you’re doing. Noëlla Lidvine is a sexual and reproductive health advocate from Rwanda. To get connected with Noëlla, find her on Instagram at @n_d_i_z_e_y_e_ and on LinkedIn. To learn more about and get connected with Girl Up Rwandaful, find them on Instagram at @girlup_rwandaful. Please leave …
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Dispatch 4: 54 Days that Transformed the US Presidential Race
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On this week's episode of The Political Dispatch, join Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare as they discuss the tumultuous and historic 54 days in the USA between Donald Trump's conviction and the nomination of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! To get connected with Sidd, Tom,…
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The French Political Dispatch: Macron, Foucault and the Far Right - Part 2
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In part two of The French Political Dispatch, join Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare as they dive into the recently concluded elections in France with Dr. Charles Devellennes, a senior lecturer in political and social thought at the University of Kent. To get connected with Dr. Devellennes, please email him at c.devellennes@kent.ac.uk. Please…
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The French Political Dispatch: Macron, Foucault and the Far Right - Part 1
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In part one of The French Political Dispatch, join Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare as they dive into the recently concluded elections in France with Dr. Charles Devellennes, a senior lecturer in political and social thought at the University of Kent. To get connected with Dr. Devellennes, please email him at c.devellennes@kent.ac.uk. Please…
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Change comes when you realize that every change that you make, no matter how small, is important. Elishia Alleyne is, among many other things, a Youth Advisor for ReachOut2All CIC. ReachOut2All CIC, which is the sponsor of this episode, is a social enterprise that inspires and equips young people with the personal development skills they need to be…
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Change comes when you figure it out. Celeste Durve is the owner and founder of VIPER which offers custom staffing solutions for live events, venues & brand marketing. To get connected with Celeste, find her on Instagram at @celestedurve and on LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on In…
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On this week's episode of The Political Dispatch, join Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare as they discuss the results of the 2024 UK General Election. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! To get connected with Sidd, Tom, or Lily, please find them on Instagram: @sparetom, @lilymott3, and @siddkurapati. For more information abo…
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Change comes when you find the middle ground. Emmaryn Leuzzi is a climate advocate and PhD candidate from Ghana. To get connected with Emmaryn, find her on Instagram at @emma_djen. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Insta…
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Change comes when you recognize that there’s no such thing as an overnight success. Joe Seddon is the founder of Zero Gravity which is a technology company supporting students from low-opportunity areas with attending universities and getting started with their careers. To get connected with Joe, find him on Instagram at @whatjoedid and LinkedIn. T…
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Dispatch 1: UK General Election Preview
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Welcome to The Political Dispatch! On this podcast, Sidd Kurapati, Lily Mott, and Tom Spare explore the world of politics and policy through conversation. In today's fast-paced news cycle, it's easy to get lost in the details. Our goal is to step back and look at the broader trends shaping our society. Whether you are a policy wonk, a political jun…
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Change comes when you make mistakes and go back to the drawing board. Toini Amutenya is a climate action leader and ambassador from Namibia. To get connected with Toini, find her on Instagram at @toini_amutenya. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow …
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Change comes when you dream for something and go for it. Henriette Paulus is a medical student and UNESCO 03 Ambassador from Namibia. To get connected with Henriette, find her on Instagram at @_henrietteee_. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be t…
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Change starts with community. The first episode of Be the change. Podcast was released on June 2, 2020, and this episode marks four years since that first episode. This episode features inspiring stories and advice from the following past guests of the podcast: Selin Ozunaldim, Cameron Samuels, Jeeva Senthilnathan, Beth Dennis, Joshua Gabriel Oluwa…
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Change comes when we work backwards. Mya-Breyana Morton is a director, cinematographer, and a co-founder of The Production Circle. To get connected with Mya-Breyana, find her on Instagram at @mya.bre. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the chan…
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Episode 20 of Checking In with Changemakers features Stephan Abrams who is Team ENOUGH's National Chapter Organizer. We talked about Stephan’s work raising awareness about gun violence with Team ENOUGH and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, his plans for the future, and his advice for young changemakers! To get connected with Stephan, find…
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Change comes when we create our ideal world. Conor Warren is the founder and CEO of Spark UK which is mental health organization run by young people for young people. To get connected with Conor, find him on Instagram at @iamconorjames. To learn more about Spark UK, visit: https://www.sparkuk.co.uk/. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subs…
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On Air with Make Listening Safe Campaign UK
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The Make Listening Safe Campaign UK aims to make headphones safer for users by raising awareness about their risks to people's hearing and offering ways to prevent those risks. To learn more about the Make Listening Safe Campaign UK, visit: https://www.makelisteningsafecampaign.com/. The Make Listening Safe Campaign UK is also on TikTok, Instagram,…
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Matilda Durant and AJ Lumley are the LGBTQ+ Officers at Cardiff University Students' Union. To get connected with Matilda, find her on Instagram at @lgbtqplusofficercsu. To get connected with AJ, find him on Instagram at @lgbtqtranscsu. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of …
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Episode 19 of Checking In with Changemakers features Pareen Mhatre who is an immigration advocate and member of the Improve the Dream Board of Directors. We talked about the work Pareen has done since we last talked, her hopes for the future of immigration legislation, and her advice for young changemakers. To get connected with Pareen, find her on…
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Change comes when you find how you want to contribute. Ilana Cohen is a climate activist, a co-founder of Campus Climate Network, and a Fulbright Scholar in Peru. To get connected with Ilana, find her on Instagram at @ilanabana. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedi…
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Molly Fenton is the founder of Love Your Period, an EveryWoman Festival Ambassador, and an award-winning activist raising awareness about life with a brain tumor, ending period stigma, and more. To get connected with Molly, find her on Instagram at: @mollfenton. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadcast.rad…
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Change comes when you inspire yourself. S. Rupsha Mitra is a student, poet, and writer from India. To get connected with S. Rupsha Mitra, find her on Instagram at @srupsha___. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram:…
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On Air with Cardiff Students' Union Sabbatical Officers
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Cardiff University Students' Union is committed to ensuring that every student has opportunities to raise their voice through debate, providing feedback, and suggesting ideas. Noah Russell served as the Vice President Undergraduate Students for the 2023-2024 academic year, and Micaela Panes served as the Vice President Postgraduate Students this ye…
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Change comes when you optimize both your strengths and your weaknesses. Ishita Mann is a changemaker and entrepreneur who is focused on helping young individuals navigate their futures with clarity and confidence. She is also the first Indian-female president of the University of Saskatchewan's Students' Union. To get connected with Ishita, find he…
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Teddy Bear Hospital Cardiff is a student-led society at Cardiff University committed to reducing children’s fears of hospitals, doctors, and dentists through play. To get connected with Teddy Bear Hospital at Cardiff University, find them on Instagram at @tbh_cardiff. To listen to Be the change. On Air live at 5pm GMT, visit: https://player.broadca…
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Change comes when you get a “no” and keep going. Hannah Walton is an education and mental health advocate based in Manchester, UK. To get connected with Hannah, find her on Instagram at @thatunlikelystudent. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be t…
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Episode 18 of Checking In with Changemakers features Audrey Pe who is the founder of WiTech which is an organization committed to educating, inspiring, and empowering young people to break gender stereotypes and make a difference using technology. We talked about Audrey’s process to develop WiTech, how the organization has grown around the world, a…
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Change comes when you tell your story. Kianna Pete is a graduate student at Teachers College at Columbia University and an Indigenous education and policy advocate. To get connected with Kianna, find her on Instagram at @kianna_pete. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechang…
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Episode 17 of Checking In with Changemakers features a live conversation with Olivia Clarke who is a changemaker based in Manchester, UK. We talked about Olivia's work with Young Manchester, her involvement in the new "Give an X" campaign led by My Life My Say, the #iwill Movement, and Shape History, and her plans for the future. To get connected w…
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Change comes when you have the will to make something better. Metzli de la Cruz Oviedo is an education activist from Tabasco, Mexico. To get connected with Metzli, find her on Instagram at @metzdlcruz. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the cha…
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Change is made through delayed gratification. Memphis Ayoade is an author, an advisor for Building Pathways CIC, a director for Reachout2All CIC, and more. I recorded this episode of Be the change. Podcast live with Memphis on April 3, 2024. To get connected with Memphis, find him on LinkedIn or on Instagram at @memphisayoade. You can find Memphis'…
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Change comes when you get feisty. Olivia Clarke is a changemaker and activist based in Manchester, United Kingdom. To get connected with Olivia, find her on Instagram at @livclarkeactivism. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast…
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Change comes when you put yourself out there. Liv Marshall is a climate activist and campaign organizer at Teach the Future. To get connected with Liv, find her on Instagram at @livmarshalluk. To learn more about Teach the Future, visit: https://www.teachthefuture.uk/. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Med…
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Episode 16 of Checking In with Changemakers features Selin Ozunaldim who is a gender equality activist from Turkey. We talked about Selin’s experience balancing her activism and academics, her upcoming projects, and her advice for young changemakers. To get connected with Selin, find her on Instagram at @selinozunaldim. You can also reach Selin by …
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Change comes when you stick to your own timeline. Xixi Wang is the founder and creative director of Asians for Sex Positivity which is a digital organization encouraging people to embrace a sex-positive outlook by welcoming all sexualities and gender identities, deconstructing fetishization, and dismantling sexual shame. You can connect with Xixi o…
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Episode 15 of Checking In with Changemakers features Sierra Marie Bonn who is the founder of Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead! which is an organization that empowers innovators through STEAM education, engagement, and scholarships to address inequity and underrepresentation. We talked about Sierra’s work to develop Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!, her plans fo…
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Change comes when your heart is in the right place. Abdirahman Ahmed is the founder of Urban Rise which is a social enterprise raising awareness about financial literacy. I recorded this episode of Be the change. Podcast live with Abdirahman on March 20, 2024. To get connected with Abdirahman, find him on LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a co…
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Episode 14 of Checking In with Changemakers features Rida Yumn Ahmed who is a liberty advocate from Delhi, India. We talked about Rida’s work building international partnerships, her upcoming projects, and her advice for young changemakers. To get connected with Rida, find her on Instagram at @the.renaissance.womxn. Checking In with Changemakers fe…
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Change comes when you have fun doing it. Aiva Furfaro is a 10-year-old environmental activist who is raising awareness about pollution. To get connected with Aiva, find Aiva's mom, Rachela Farella, on Instagram at @fearlesslykindgirl_facilitator. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram…
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Episode 13 of Checking In with Changemakers features Fatimata Cham who is a poet and human rights activist. We talked about Fatimata’s experience balancing activism and school, her experience filming Dear… on Apple TV, and her advice for young changemakers. To get connected with Fatimata, find her on Instagram at @fatimatacham__. Checking In with C…
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Heledd Roberts is a journalist, presenter, content creator, and public speaker raising awareness about endometriosis and other issues. To get connected with Heledd, find her on Instagram at @heledd__. 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 …
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Episode 12 of Checking In with Changemakers features Kait Ahern who is the vice president of Pennsylvania Young Democrats. We talked about Kait’s path to getting involved in politics, her work with Pennsylvania Young Democrats, and her future plans. To get connected with Kait, find her on Instagram at @la.vie.en.kait. Checking In with Changemakers …
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Change comes when you take failure as a way to relearn, rethink, and redirect yourself. Anoushka Sinha is a feminist and gender equality activist who is working to ensure that young people in the Global South have access to education, mentorship, and economic opportunities. To get connected with Anoushka, find her on Instagram at @anoushkaasinha. F…
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