Be the change. Podcast

Change comes when you recognize the beauty of community. Denia Smith is a youth advocate committed to fighting for gender and racial equity on a local, national, and international level. To get connected with Denia, find her on Instagram at @deniasmith_.

Change comes when you’re open to any and all experiences. Annmarie Gajdos is a youth activist, content creator, podcast host, and aspiring lawyer who is committed to learning about others and sharing stories. For more information or to get connected with Annmarie, visit: https://www.annmariegajdos.com.

Change comes when you refuse to take no for an answer. Rebecca Joseph is the founder and co-executive director of Women in Politics which is an organization dedicated to making politics a more tangible career path for young women. For more information about Women in Politics, you can find the organization on Instagram at @womeninpolitics_.

Change comes when you reflect on what it means to be your authentic self. Sierra Marie Bonn is the founder of an organization called Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead! which is devoted to educating young women about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. For more information or to get connected with Sierra, visit: https://sierrabonn.com/.

Change comes when you focus on your why. Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi is an environmental activist and the founder of LEARNBLUE working to inspire Gen-Z individuals to create sustainable solutions to global issues. For more information about LEARNBLUE, visit: https://learnblue.org.

Change comes when you start small. Ryann Fineberg is an animal rights and environmental activist who started her work after being inspired by a protest against the fur industry. To get connected with Ryann, you can find her on Instagram at @ryann.fineberg.

Change comes when you have an open mind. Paxton Smith is a reproductive rights activist, the author of A War on My Body: A War on My Rights, and an artist. To get connected with Paxton, you can find her on Instagram at @paxtonasmith.

Change comes when you become comfortable with who you are and what you care about. Bruna Tavares is an intersectional activist who has a special passion for working in schools and advocating for education reform. To get connected with Bruna, you can find her on Instagram at @brunadtavares.

Change comes when you build up your personal skills. Eshan Vishwakarma is the founder of the docuseries Outspoken Narrative and is creating documentaries to educate people about pressing issues. For more information about Outspoken Narrative, visit http://outspokennarrative.org.

Change comes when you aren't afraid to ask for help. Rochelle Prasad is, among many other roles, the founder of the nonprofit, SPARK Foundation, an author, and an educator. For more information and to get connected with Rochelle, visit: https://www.rochelleprasad.net.