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. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Opinions shared by the guests and hosts of this show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network.

Change comes when you love your work. Simon Klinga is the CEO of LASAR. LASAR is based in the Czech Republic and was founded by a team of high school students to develop advanced laser systems for orbit cleanups and satellite recovery. To get connected with Simon, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org. Opinions shared by the guests and hosts of this show are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network.

Change comes when you’re willing to listen. Millicent Wenlock is an advocate for social justice, sustainability, and inclusivity. Millicent is also an estranged and care-experienced young person, so she joined me for Estranged Students Solidarity Week to discuss her experiences and her advocacy. To get connected with Millicent, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes from being on the right side of history. Beata Jonite is a policy expert on gender-based violence and human trafficking, who is based in Latvia. Beata has been heavily involved in organizing protests, following a recent vote by Latvian Members of Parliament to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention. Despite Latvian Members of Parliament voting 56 to 32 to leave the treaty, Latvia did not withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, which is aimed at protecting women from violence, including domestic abuse. This episode was recorded on November 12th, 2025. To get connected with Beata, find her on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you cause a little bit of mischief. Kaz ChuFoon is a youth voice activist and a Member of UK Youth Parliament for Essex, as well as being involved with FlippGen, Bite Back, the Epping Forest Youth Council, the Jack Petchey Foundation, and other organizations. To get connected with Kaz and to watch their speech, find them on Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you recognize that your dream was placed in your heart for a reason. Kaia Allen-Bevan is a racial justice advocate, public speaker, the founder and director of YouthTheGap, and a director at Edge of Difference. To get connected with Kaia, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. To learn more about YouthTheGap, visit: https://youththegap.uk Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you take a chance. Lewis Swire is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the founder of Reel It In, which is a youth-led campaign committed to raising awareness about social media addiction and fighting for ethical tech legislation. To get connected with Lewis, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. To learn more about Reel It In, visit: https://www.reelitin.uk/ Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you take action and take action fast. Ricky Yao is a content creator, who is passionate about turning ambitious Gen Z individuals into confident and resilient leaders. To get connected with Ricky, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you put yourself out there. Paddy Crump is a mental health campaigner, as well as the host of Now We're Really Talking on Be the change. Media Network. Now We're Really Talking launched on Be the change. Media Network on October 6, 2025, so you can listen now via our website. To get connected with Paddy, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you embrace your uniqueness. Giuliano Sarubbi is a youth leader from Paraguay, who is currently making change in Taiwan. To get connected with Giuliano, find him on his personal Instagram or his organization's Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you say "yes" before you’re ready. Jodie Bailey-Ho is a climate justice campaigner, who is based in the UK. To get connected with Jodie, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

On September 10th, a shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado. Two students were injured, and countless other students, teachers, and community members were left shaken by an event that has become tragically familiar across the United States. In this episode of Be the change. Podcast, I sit down with my dad, Chad Mott, who has taught at Evergreen High School for 21 years. Together, we reflect on what happened that day, the history and causes of school shootings and political violence in America, and explore the changes we need to keep schools safe and protect future generations. This conversation is about more than the events in Evergreen on September 10th, 2025; it’s about a national crisis. With more than 100 incidents of gunfire on school grounds already in 2025, we explore how we got here, what families, schools, and communities can do to protect young people, and what policies and cultural shifts are urgently needed to prevent further tragedies. Above all, this episode is about community, empathy, and the power of education to make change. Resources to Learn, Support, and Take Action: Resilience 1220: Offering one-on-one counseling, community drop-in listening circles and public presentations. Colorado Healing Fund: Donate to support the victims and the needs of the Evergreen community. Everytown for Gun Safety: America’s largest gun violence prevention organization, advocating for stronger laws and community-based solutions. Sandy Hook Promise: Trains students and adults to recognize warning signs and intervene to prevent gun violence before it happens. Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: Works to enact and enforce gun laws and promotes awareness to end gun violence. March For Our Lives: A youth-led movement pushing for legislative action and cultural change to reduce gun violence. Giffords: Fighting to end gun violence through policy, education, and community engagement. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you turn your feelings of loneliness into a community. Eduarda Zoghbi is a climate and energy specialist, as well as the founder of MPower Brasil. To get connected with Eduarda, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. For more information about MPower Brasil, visit their website: https://www.mpowerbr.com/. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you're married to the problem, not the solution. Ashleigh Streeter-Jones is an activist, founder, speaker, writer, and advisor, who is working to close gender inequality gaps locally, nationally and internationally. To get connected with Ashleigh, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you hold onto that voice that says “you can do it.” Zarin Khan is the host of This Stays Between Us, which she describes as “more than just a podcast. A mic for the girls at the back.” This Stays Between Us launched on Be the change. Media Network on August 15, 2025, and you can listen now via our website. You can also find This Stays Between Us on Instagram to follow along with the podcast. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you take advantage of opportunities. Amanda Amaeshi is an award-winning activist, campaigner, and writer, specializing in gender equality, anti-racism, and youth voice and political participation. To get connected with Amanda, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when you balance your “one for you, one for me” ratio. Ging Chen Sow is a production designer and art director, and we discussed his role as the production designer for the short film, Obligatory. Set during the oppressive military rule in Greece in the early 1970s, Obligatory follows a young prison guard, who is tasked with executing his former college professor. You can watch Obligatory now on Youtube and follow the film on Instagram for more information. To get connected with Ging, find him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when we’re brave. Paddy Crump is a mental health campaigner from the United Kingdom who is working with a variety of organizations, including YoungMinds and The Hero Project, to make change. To get connected with Paddy, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when we do it ourselves. Sandra Martyna Rowińska is the host of Formula Amateur, which is your podcasting destination to learn everything you need to know about Formula 1 racing from another amateur. Formula Amateur launched on Be the change. Media Network on January 25, 2025, so you can listen now via our website. To get connected with Sandra, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Change comes when we ask the question: is it really historic or are we just repeating? Keyari Page is the host of Shadow and Light, which offers a historic podcast experience taking listeners on a poetic journey, time-traveling to reclaim forgotten narratives. Shadow and Light launched on Be the change. Media Network on July 4, 2025, so you can listen now via our website. To get connected with Keyari, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also find Shadow and Light on Instagram to follow along with the podcast. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. Follow Be the change. Podcast on Instagram: @bethechangepodcast. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.