Be the Change Podcast

Change comes through artivism. Trisha Beher is an intersectional activist and the founder of The Art Shine Foundation which is working to foster leadership, service, and creativity through art in GenZ and their communities. For more information about The Art Shine Foundation, visit https://www.artshinefoundation.org.

Change comes when we let the seriousness of these issues inspire us. Micah Dawanyi is a civil rights activist, speaker, coach, and the published author of "Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs From the Other Side of America" which is a collection of his experiences as a young black man. To read Micah's book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Step-Into-My-Shoes-Memoirs-ebook/dp/B08DWKQ8P4.

Change comes when you are receptive to feedback and want to do better. Stephanie Hu is the founder and executive director of Dear Asian Youth which is an an organization promoting intersectional activism through their digital platform, grassroots organizing, and community-based advocacy. For more information about Dear Asian Youth, visit https://www.dearasianyouth.org.

Change comes when we let the world dance for everyone. Jana Amin is a girls' education activist working to change the narrative around Muslim women in America and around the world. For more information about Jana, visit https://www.janaamin.com.

Change comes when we start with self-reflection and discovery. Mimi Cole is the host of the podcast "The Lovely Becoming" as well as a therapist-in-training focusing on eating disorders and OCD. To listen to The Lovely Becoming and for more information about Mimi, visit https://mimi-cole.com.

Change comes when you show up for yourself. Fatimata Cham is an organizer, activist, and poet who is using her own identity and experiences to shape her work. For more information about or to connect with Fatimata, visit https://www.fatimatacham.org.

Change comes when you navigate uncomfortable spaces. Sam Gerry is a mental health and suicide prevention activist as well as the co-founder of Kick It For A Cause. For more information about Kick It For A Cause, visit https://kickitforacause.org/#home-section.

Change comes when you use your own experiences to help others. Maddison Tory is a motivational speaker, health advocate and the founder of HUGS. For more information about Maddison or to support her projects, visit https://maddisontory.com.

Change comes through creativity. Sophie Sandberg is the founder of Catcalls of NYC and Chalk Back working to combat gender based violence, particularly catcalling and street harassment. For more information about Sophie's work and organizations, visit https://www.sophiesandberg.com.

Change comes when you focus on you and your community. Anthony Davis Jr. is a gun violence prevention activist and member of Team ENOUGH which is the youth-led initiative by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. For more information about Team ENOUGH, visit https://www.teamenough.org.