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

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
9 min
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___.
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May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024
23 min
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 year. Micaela was re-elected to her position for the 2024-2025 academic year.
To get connected with Noah, find him on Instagram at @vpundergraduatecsu. To get connected with Micaela, find her on Instagram at @vppostgradcsu.
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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May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
15 min
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 her on LinkedIn.
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Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
19 min
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.broadcast.radio/xpress. A recording of each live show will be published as a podcast on this feed every Friday.
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.

Apr 24, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
13 min
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.
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Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
15 min
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, and Audrey’s advice for other young changemakers.
To get connected with Audrey, find her on Instagram at @audreyisabelpe. To learn more about WiTech, visit: https://wi-tech.org/.
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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Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
18 min
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.
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Apr 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
21 min
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 with Olivia, find her on Instagram at @livclarkeactivism.
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.

Apr 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
17 min
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.
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Apr 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
31 min
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's book, The Nature of Hard Work, on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/nature-hard-work-Hard-Motivation-ebook/dp/B085429H18.
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