Be the change. Podcast

Change comes when you’re in it for the right reasons. Dineo Mya Serame is a Rhodes Scholar studying biomedical engineering at the University of Oxford as well as an activist and the founder of Blackout Africa. For more information about Blackout Africa, visit: https://www.blackoutafrica.com.

Change comes when you put your heart and effort in. Macy Lee is a Filipina speaker and writer as well as the founder of a few organizations including Worlds Through Minds. To learn more about Worlds Through Minds, visit: https://www.worldsthroughminds.com.

Change comes when you consider what’s relevant to you. Laura Gomezjurado González is a Teen Advisor for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up initiative as well as an activist in her home country of Colombia. To get connected with Laura, find her on Instagram at @lauragomezjurado_.

Change comes when we work together. Zaqiya Cajee is the founder of SwopItUp which is a volunteering program for young people in the UK to get involved in tacking climate change and fighting against fast fashion. For more information about SwopItUp, visit: https://www.swopitup.org.

Change comes when you chase a mission instead of a dollar. Baylie Jean Beard is the host of the Gen Z Boss podcast on which she talks with her guests about a variety of topics including business, finance, education, and careers. To get connected with Baylie Jean, find her on Instagram at @missbayliejean.

Change comes when you do the dance between the ritual space and the virtual space. Cyn Gómez is an intersectional activist working to educate others and raise awareness about LGBTQ, Latine, disability, and other issues. To get connected with Cyn, find them on Instagram at @thecyngomez.

Change comes when you realize that if they can then you can. Kylie Montigney is the host of Talk of Fame Podcast and the founder of Empower Girls which is an organization dedicated to ending gender bias and promoting inclusion in the media. For more information or to get connected with Kylie, find her on Instagram at @officialkyliemontigney.

Change comes when you ask yourself what’s bothering you right now. Saadia Abubaker is a speaker, podcaster, workshop facilitator, and a student at Swansea University in Wales. For more information about her work or to get connected with Saadia, visit: https://www.saadiaspeaks.com.

Change comes when you find your zone of genius. Ampai Thammachack is a co-founder of The Glass Slipper Organization and the founder of Step Above Stigma. To learn more about The Glass Slipper Organization, visit: https://theglassslipperorganization.com. For more information about Step Above Stigma, visit: https://www.stepabovestigma.com/#/.

Change comes when you become passionate about an issue. Agha Haider is the founder of the Education Collaborative which is working on breaking down the the socioeconomic barriers in education. For more information about the Education Collaborative, visit: https://www.educollaborative.org.