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

Aug 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
11 min
Change comes when you realize the worst thing they can say is “no”. Rowan Jones is a disability advocate and activist who is raising awareness across the UK.
To get connected with Rowan, find them on Instagram at @rowans_change.
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Aug 21, 2024
Aug 21, 2024
18 min
Change comes when you make your voice heard. Ishaan Shah is the founding director of Stolen Dreams, a co-founder of the Youth for Freedom Collective, and an advisor to UN Women, the UN Youth Office, the UN Network on Migration, and other entities within the UN. He was also the United Kingdom’s first Youth Delegate to the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women.
To get connected with Ishaan, find him on Instagram at @ishaanshahuk and on LinkedIn.
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Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
11 min
Change comes when you recognize the way you make others feel. Angel Akpovi is Miss Teen Nigeria UK and an activist working with different organizations and groups to make change.
To get connected with Angel, find her on Instagram at @angelakpovi and on LinkedIn.
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Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
14 min
Change comes when you just write something down. Lubelihle Audrey Mazithulela is the club president and founder of Girl Up Bulawayo based in Zimbabwe.
To get connected with Lubelihle, find her on Instagram at @manyandeni_ and on LinkedIn. To learn more about and get connected with Girl Up Bulawayo, find them on Instagram at @girlupbulawayo.
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Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024
14 min
Change comes when you figure out why you’re doing what you’re doing. Noëlla Lidvine is a sexual and reproductive health advocate from Rwanda.
To get connected with Noëlla, find her on Instagram at @n_d_i_z_e_y_e_ and on LinkedIn. To learn more about and get connected with Girl Up Rwandaful, find them on Instagram at @girlup_rwandaful.
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Jul 17, 2024
Jul 17, 2024
18 min
Change comes when you realize that every change that you make, no matter how small, is important. Elishia Alleyne is, among many other things, a Youth Advisor for ReachOut2All CIC. ReachOut2All CIC, which is the sponsor of this episode, is a social enterprise that inspires and equips young people with the personal development skills they need to become confident in amplifying their voices.
To get connected with Elishia, find her on LinkedIn. To learn more about ReachOut2All CIC, visit their website: https://reachout2all.co.uk. You can also find ReachOut2All CIC on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
To register for the ReachOut2All Birmingham Youth Event, visit Eventbrite.
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Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
13 min
Change comes when you figure it out. Celeste Durve is the owner and founder of VIPER which offers custom staffing solutions for live events, venues & brand marketing.
To get connected with Celeste, find her on Instagram at @celestedurve and on LinkedIn.
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Jul 3, 2024
Jul 3, 2024
25 min
Change comes when you find the middle ground. Emmaryn Leuzzi is a climate advocate and PhD candidate from Ghana.
To get connected with Emmaryn, find her on Instagram at @emma_djen.
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Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024
23 min
Change comes when you recognize that there’s no such thing as an overnight success. Joe Seddon is the founder of Zero Gravity which is a technology company supporting students from low-opportunity areas with attending universities and getting started with their careers.
To get connected with Joe, find him on Instagram at @whatjoedid and LinkedIn. To learn more about Zero Gravity, visit: https://www.zerogravity.co.uk/.
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Jun 19, 2024
Jun 19, 2024
14 min
Change comes when you make mistakes and go back to the drawing board. Toini Amutenya is a climate action leader and ambassador from Namibia.
To get connected with Toini, find her on Instagram at @toini_amutenya.
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