Be the change. Podcast
Be the change. Podcast is a platform for young leaders, activists, and changemakers to share their powerful stories and transformative ideas. Hosted by Lily Mott, each episode is packed with inspiring conversations that highlight how young people around the world are driving extraordinary change in their communities and beyond. Whether you’re passionate about social action or simply looking for motivation to make a difference, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take action. Tune in to Be the change. Podcast every Wednesday and discover how you, too, can help shape a better world!
Episodes

Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
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 email at selin.ozunaldim@gmail.com.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
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 on Instagram at @imxixiwang or @xixiwangartist. To learn more about Asians for Sex Positivity, find the organization on Instagram at @asiansforsexpositivity.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
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 for the future, and her advice for young changemakers.
To get connected with Sierra, find her on Instagram at @sierramariebonn. To learn more about Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!, check out the organization on Instagram at @letsgofullsteamahead.
Checking In with Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.
Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast.
Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
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.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
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 features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.
Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast.
Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
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.
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
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 Changemakers features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.
Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast.
Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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 a podcast on this feed every Friday.
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Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
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 features young activists, advocates, and changemakers who have previously been featured on Be the change. Podcast. Each episode of Checking In with Changemakers airs live on Be the change. Media Network's Instagram account.
Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.
Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast.
Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
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. For more information about Anoushka's work, visit: https://anoushkasinha.net/.
Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.
Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast.
If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.








