Be the change. Podcast

Lilah McKim

Change comes when we all play a part. Lilah McKim is an activist, and this episode focuses on her climate activism.
To get connected with Lilah, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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International Women's Day Special

Change comes when you pass the mic. Today is International Women's Day, and this special episode features a conversation with the following members of Be the change. Media Network:
Zarin Khan: Host of This Stays Between Us
Keyari Page: Host of Shadow and Light
Nika Stastny who is developing a podcast on Be the change. Media Network
Natasha Pavey: Host of The Imperfect Activist
Thomas Grimwood: Host of Performing Passions
Tom Spare: Host of Spare a Thought Podcast and co-host of The Political Dispatch
Eden Byrne: Host of Sports for All
Throughout this episode, we discuss our experiences as women in male-dominated fields, our advice for young women, our advice for men about how to be more supportive of women in their lives, and more.
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Lauren Bennett and AMPLIFY 2026

Change comes when you dare to deserve. This special episode of Be the change. Podcast features interviews from AMPLIFY 2026, which is the University of Bath's student-led International Women's Month Summit.
To learn more about AMPLIFY, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Lauren, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To get connected with Kita, find her on LinkedIn.
To get connected with Kirsten, find her on LinkedIn.
To get connected with Antonia, find her on LinkedIn.
To get connected with Tammy, find her on LinkedIn.
To get connected with Ruqia, find her on LinkedIn.
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Jack Walters

Change comes when you try new things and take risks. Jack Walters is the CEO and co-founder of HapWare, which is a company providing people with disabilities more information in social interactions using AI and haptic technology through wearables.
To get connected with Jack, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To learn more about HapWare, visit: https://hapware.com/.
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Arissa Roy

Change comes through collaboration and community. Arissa Roy is the founder and CEO of Project Power Global, which is a non-profit committed to spreading awareness about lack of access to education and to addressing the problem by directly supporting communities in need.
To get connected with Arissa, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To learn more about Project Power Global, visit: https://www.projectpowerglobal.org/.
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Le'Shaé Woodstock

Change comes when you believe in your sense of what’s right and what’s wrong. Le'Shaé Woodstock is a registered midwife and an activist dedicated to reducing maternal health inequalities and advocating for workers’ rights.
To get connected with Le'Shaé, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Lucy Grimshaw

Change comes when you understand that your voice counts. Lucy Grimshaw is a Case Manager at the Fathers & Families Support Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a Fulbright alumni, who earned her MRes in Criminology from the University of Manchester.
To get connected with Lucy, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To read Lucy's Prism article, visit: https://prismreports.org
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Cici Manwa

Change comes when you’re proactive. Cici Manwa is a public speaker and one of the youngest elected councillors in the United Kingdom.
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A Year of Hope, A Future Filled with Community

Change comes through community. As 2025 comes to a close, I'm taking a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead to 2026.
In this special New Year’s Eve episode, I'm stepping away from my usual interviews with changemakers to record a solo episode reflecting on a year shaped by political uncertainty, personal and professional growth, and an enduring commitment to hope.
In this episode, I reflect on why “hope” was my guiding word for 2025 and how that belief shaped a year of small, intentional actions and meaningful change. Looking ahead to 2026, I explore my new guiding word, “community", as well as my vision for Be the change. Media Network.
This episode is a reminder that, while the work of creating change can feel heavy sometimes, none of us are meant to do it alone.
Click here to listen to "Evergreen Strong: Lessons from Tragedy, Healing Together, and Building a Better Future" with my dad, Chad Mott.
Click here to listen to "Lessons in Democracy" on The Political Dispatch with my co-hosts Tom Spare and Sidd Kurapati, featuring my dad, Chad Mott.
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Puneet Singh Singhal

Change comes when you’re open to sharing your story. Puneet Singh Singhal is working at the intersections of disability, the climate crisis, inhumane urbanization, and mental health.
To get connected with Puneet, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Learn more about Green Disability here: https://linktr.ee/GreenDisability.
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