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
This episode features Anita Okunde, Michael-Akolade Ayodeji, Zander Moricz, and Kahlil Greene.
On 14 May 2026, Zander Moricz, founder and executive director of SEE Alliance, and Kahlil Greene, also known as the Gen Z Historian, debated at The Oxford Union, where I recorded a live interview with them.
The debate was sponsored by VoxPop, which is an app that teaches young people about politics, as well as encouraging them to get invo...
Change comes when you incorporate your creativity. Dyar Hussain is YouthTheGap's Director of Education and Knowledge Exchange, as well as the host of Legacies Lost & Found.
Legacies Lost & Found launched on Be the change. Media Network on March 24, 2026, so you can listen now via wherever you get your podcasts.
To get connected with Dyar, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Change comes when you vote... again! Cosima Wiltshire is an advocate who is building bridges between youth, tech, and politics to create a digital world for and by young people. She joined me on the podcast ahead of the 2026 UK elections on May 7th, 2026 to reflect on her advocacy journey, share some advice for other changemakers, and most importantly, talk about why it's important to vote!
Change comes when you avoid putting yourself into a box. Olivia Krawczyk is the founder of OneKind Creative, which is an award-winning design studio committed to bridging the gap between graphic design and social impact.
To get connected with Olivia, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To learn more about OneKind Creative, visit: https://www.onekindcreative.co.uk.
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Change comes when you see things on the brighter side. Nika Stastny is a biomedical researcher pursuing a PhD in global health, as well as the host of Global Health Talks: On the Brighter Side.
Global Health Talks: On the Brighter Side launched on Be the change. Media Network on April 21, 2026, so you can listen now via wherever you get your podcasts.
To get connected with Nika, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Change comes when we vote. Dany Shibu and Dani Onyewuenyi are spokespeople for Migrant Democracy Project, which is an organization that believes in the power of democracy and wants migrants across the UK to be able to leverage their vote for a just immigration system.
The deadline to register is 11:59pm on 20 April 2026, in order to vote in local government elections across the UK, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd Cymru electi...
Change comes when we take up space. This special episode takes you inside Anthropy 2026, a gathering of leaders and organizations working toward a more united future for the United Kingdom.
Recorded live from the Rainforest Biome at the Eden Project in Cornwall, this episode features clips from conversations with Anthropy's Emerging Leaders, who are all between the ages of 18 and 30.
The format may be a little different from the ty...
Change comes when we celebrate what makes us unique. Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and this special episode features a conversation with the following members of Be the change. Media Network:
- Thomas Grimwood: Host of Performing Passions
- Tom Spare: Host of Spare a Thought Podcast and co-host of The Political Dispatch
Throughout this episode, we discuss our thoughts on this year's World Autism Awareness Day theme (A...
Change comes through creativity and community. Rameen Bajwa and Mahnoor Rehan are part of the team developing Daak Chithi, which is a global youth organization that is bringing back the age-old, golden tradition of letter writing and adding a modern twist.
To get connected with Rameen and Mahnoor, find them on Instagram at @meenanator and @smearedwithcrimson.
To learn more about Daak Chithi, visit: https://daakchithi.org.
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Change comes when we all play a part. Lilah McKim is an activist, and this episode focuses on her climate activism.
To get connected with Lilah, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Change comes when you pass the mic. Today is International Women's Day, and this special episode features a conversation with the following members of Be the change. Media Network:
- Zarin Khan: Host of This Stays Between Us
- Keyari Page: Host of Shadow and Light
- Nika Stastny who is developing a podcast on Be the change. Media Network
- Natasha Pavey: Host of The Imperfect Activist
- Thomas Grimwood: Host of Performing Passions
- Tom S...
Change comes when you dare to deserve. This special episode of Be the change. Podcast features interviews from AMPLIFY 2026, which is the University of Bath's student-led International Women's Month Summit.
To learn more about AMPLIFY, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Lauren, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To get connected with Kita, find her on LinkedIn.
To get connected with Kirsten, find her on LinkedIn.
Change comes when you try new things and take risks. Jack Walters is the CEO and co-founder of HapWare, which is a company providing people with disabilities more information in social interactions using AI and haptic technology through wearables.
To get connected with Jack, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To learn more about HapWare, visit: https://hapware.com/.
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Change comes through collaboration and community. Arissa Roy is the founder and CEO of Project Power Global, which is a non-profit committed to spreading awareness about lack of access to education and to addressing the problem by directly supporting communities in need.
To get connected with Arissa, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To learn more about Project Power Global, visit: https://www.projectpowerglobal.org/.
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Change comes when you believe in your sense of what’s right and what’s wrong. Le'Shaé Woodstock is a registered midwife and an activist dedicated to reducing maternal health inequalities and advocating for workers’ rights.
To get connected with Le'Shaé, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Change comes when you understand that your voice counts. Lucy Grimshaw is a Case Manager at the Fathers & Families Support Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a Fulbright alumni, who earned her MRes in Criminology from the University of Manchester.
To get connected with Lucy, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To read Lucy's Prism article, visit: https://prismreports.org
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Change comes when you’re proactive. Cici Manwa is a public speaker and one of the youngest elected councillors in the United Kingdom.
To get connected with Cici, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Change comes through community. As 2025 comes to a close, I'm taking a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead to 2026.
In this special New Year’s Eve episode, I'm stepping away from my usual interviews with changemakers to record a solo episode reflecting on a year shaped by political uncertainty, personal and professional growth, and an enduring commitment to hope.
In this episode, I reflect on why “hope” was my guiding word for...
Change comes when you’re open to sharing your story. Puneet Singh Singhal is working at the intersections of disability, the climate crisis, inhumane urbanization, and mental health.
To get connected with Puneet, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Learn more about Green Disability here: https://linktr.ee/GreenDisability.
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Change comes when you’re ready to listen and learn. Molly Taylor and Nathaniel King joined me to talk about their experiences as estranged students, following Estranged Students Solidarity Week 2025.
Content warning: This episode features personal experiences of domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
To get connected with Molly, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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