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Be the change. Podcast

Be the change. Media Network and Lily Mott

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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 a ...
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The Forgotten Generation Podcast

Be the change. Media Network and Troy Njenje-Mbanga

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The Forgotten Generation Podcast is about speaking to young people and inspiring changemakers about issues that matter to them, the journeys they’re on, and who they are to amplify their voices. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is hosted by Troy Njenje-Mbanga who is an #iwill Ambassador and a young person with a learning disability and autism. Troy is a youth activist advocating for SEND inclusion and youth voice from Wakefield in West Yorkshire and is part of many local and national youth v ...
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In this episode of 'Now We're Really Talking', the guest is Elsa Arnold, a mental health campaigner. We discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the impact of bullying, and the significance of advocacy. Elsa shares her experiences with dual diagnoses of BPD and bipolar disorder, the challenges of navigating mental health systems, and the …
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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 I…
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Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Paddy Crump, who is a mental health campaigner, activist, Squad Leader at My Life My Say, and FlippGen Digital Rebel. To get connected with Paddy, find him on Instagram and Linkedin. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. To follow along with The Forgotten…
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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: @bethe…
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Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Ciara McCarthy, who is a disability youth activist, content creator, and previously Vice President of Diversity and Wellbeing. To get connected with Ciara, find her on Instagram and Linkedin. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. To follow along with The …
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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. Podcas…
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Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Hamaam Shire, who is a youth activist, a project worker for Barnardo's, and a member of The Co-operatives UK Youth Advisory Group. To get connected with Hamaam, find him on Instagram and Linkedin. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. To follow along with…
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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, wh…
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Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Gemma Hickey, who is a Scotland #iwill ambassador, Content creator for central Scotland Autograss, Member of SWIS digital committee and #YouthVIP Panel Member and YS Hive Volunteer. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Link to the Power of Youth Day special episode: The Fo…
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Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, as he returns to the podcast. We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast for its birthday on Friday 5th September. We are joined by past guests Henry Hughes and Mabrookah Agbabiaka. Links to their previous episodes: The Forgotten Generation with Henry Hughes The Forgotten Generation w…
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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…
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In this episode, Niraj chats with Eden Byrne about living with long COVID from the age of 18 and how it changed his life just as everything was beginning—A-levels, university, and independence. Eden shares how symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain have shaped his daily routine, social life, and sense of identity. He opens up about losin…
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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 subs…
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In this episode, Niraj speaks with Elia, an 18-year-old living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Elia shares her story of fainting as a child, navigating years of worsening symptoms, and finally being diagnosed at 17. She talks about how CFS affects her energy, independence, and identity—and how hard it is when symptoms are invisible. Elia opens…
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In this heartfelt episode, Niraj speaks with sisters Aleen and Atiqa about their journey of realising Aleen is autistic and how that’s shaped their relationship. Aleen opens up about her mental health crisis in 2020, how burnout and sleep struggles led her to explore neurodivergence, and why self-diagnosing autism helped her better understand her n…
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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 S…
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In this honest episode, Niraj speaks with Charlotte about living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), a condition that affects daily life in unpredictable and exhausting ways. Charlotte shares her long journey to diagnosis, the confusion with other conditions like autism and chronic fatigue, and how hard it can be to explain an in…
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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 …
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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 …
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In this episode, Niraj chats with Erin Mather about misophonia—a condition where specific sounds can trigger strong emotional reactions like anger, panic, or sadness. Erin shares how misophonia has affected her since the age of eight, from daily life and friendships to eating habits and social settings. She talks about the challenges of managing tr…
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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. Medi…
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In this episode, Niraj speaks with Clark about her lived experience with fibromyalgia—a chronic pain condition that’s often misunderstood. Clark shares what her journey to diagnosis looked like, how fibromyalgia affects her day-to-day life, and why it's so hard to explain an invisible and fluctuating disability to others. She talks openly about the…
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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 wit…
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In this episode, Niraj chats with Anjelika Gearing about masking and how it can lead to losing your sense of identity. Anjelika talks openly about growing up without realising she was masking to fit in, and how this led to confusion, exhaustion, and pretending to be someone she wasn’t. After being diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she started unmaski…
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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 lis…
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Change comes when you make use of the resources that you have. Muminah Koleoso is the host of Sister Station, which is a podcast that amplifies the voices, stories, and lived experiences of Black and Muslim women, and women of colour. Sister Station launched on Be the change. Media Network on June 22, 2025, so you can listen now via our website. To…
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Change comes when you see what you can do. Saskia Coomber is the host of The B Side, a podcast which takes an honest look at the UK music industry. The B Side launched on Be the change. Media Network on June 17, 2025, so you can listen now via our website. To get connected with Saskia, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also find The B Sid…
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In this episode, Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker, reflect on their podcast journey and take a look back at their favourite moments from it. We hope you have enjoyed listening as much as we have enjoyed making it! To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram. To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram. To follow along with all of The Fo…
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Change comes when you write something down, and you share the vision with others. Lubelihle Audrey Mazithulela is the founding president of Girl Up Bulawayo, a mental health advocate, and the host of the Beyond #10 October podcast. Beyond #10 October launched on Be the change. Media Network on May 28, 2025, so check out the podcast and listen now v…
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In this episode, Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker talk about current politics including the Supreme Court ruling, EHRC interim guidance, ban on puberty blockers and other things! To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram. To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram. To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, …
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Change comes when you pass the mic. The first episode of Be the change. Podcast was released on June 2, 2020, and this episode marks five years since that first episode. Thank you to everyone who has listened to, supported, and/or been a guest on Be the change. Podcast over the last five years. This podcast wouldn't be possible without you! Also, t…
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Today's episode is a Power of Youth Day special hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga in partnership with the #iwill Movement and UK Youth. The episode features Harvey-Liam Marshall, an #iwill Ambassador from Wales, and Gemma Hickey, an #iwill Ambassador from Scotland. For information about Power of Youth Day, visit: https://www.iwill.org.uk/get-involved/po…
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Change comes when you positively impact one person’s life. Skylar Jackenthal is a co-founder of Live Like Sam and the host of the Good Grief: Life After Loss podcast. Good Grief launched on Be the change. Media Network on May 15, 2025, so check out the podcast and listen now via our website. To get connected with Skylar, find her on LinkedIn and In…
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In this episode, Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker interview Mhairi Crawford, CEO of LGBT Youth Scotland, a charity that provides support to LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25 in Scotland. We discuss many things like the resources LGBTYS provide, the Supreme Court ruling, and many many more things! To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram. To get…
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This episode of Youth Voices, Tricia Walker and Skye Morgan talk with Callum Cook, aka EscapismBlues. We discuss how they got into music, how having queer representation in music is important. To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram. To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram. To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation…
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Change comes when you’re a troublemaker (in a positive way). Lucy Brodure is a Youth Development Coordinator at UK Youth and a children's rights advocate, who is passionate about youth empowerment and sports for social change. Lucy is also a host of The Imperfect Activist, which launched on Be the change. Media Network on May 9th, 2025. To get conn…
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Welcome to the Youth Voices series hosted by Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker. In this series, we hope to create a safe and open space to discuss issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, talk a little bit about our experiences and our hopes for the future of this podcast. We hope you enjoy listening to it, as m…
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Change comes when you go for it and when you say it. Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker are the co-hosts of Youth Voice, which is a series launching on The Forgotten Generation Podcast on Be the change. Media Network on May 8th, 2025. To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram. To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram. From May 8th, 2…
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Change comes when you find what’s close to your heart. Natasha Pavey is a theater maker, creative producer, climate justice activist, and a host of The Imperfect Activist, which is a podcast launching on Be the change. Media Network on May 9th, 2025. To get connected with Natasha, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also find The Imperfect …
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Today's episode is a special on Autism Acceptance Month. Hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, this episode features Theo Burton, an #iwill Ambassador, Be the change. Media Network member, and Ambitious for Autism Youth Advisor, and Eden Byrne, the host of the Sports For All Podcast and Be the change. Media Network member. To get connected with Troy, find …
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Change comes when you find your support group. Vaish Kash is the host of The Track Record on Be the change. Media Network, which is a podcast that digs into the music that moves culture, shapes identity, and stirs up conversation. You can listen to The Track Record now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other podcasting platforms. You can also watch Th…
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Change comes when you are ready for the criticisms and compliments. Ishaa Asim is a youth social justice activist who has worked on local, national, and international campaigns. To get connected with Ishaa, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also visit her blog: https://www.little-i.org/. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscri…
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Today's episode is a special on the National Youth Strategy hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features #iwill Ambassador and National Youth Collaborator Georgina Heron-Edmends and My Life My Say representative and Be the change. Media Network Director Lily Mott. For more information and to participate in the National Youth Strategy, visit: https://w…
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Change comes when you reach out and get connected. Chase Hartman is the founder of Eco Brothers and an award-winning book distribution project called “read.repeat.” To get connected with Chase, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemed…
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This episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Colin Robert Brown from the USA, who is the youngest member of Grassroots Central Mass and a youth activist. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethe…
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Change comes when you fit into your own box. Naabil Khan is a medical student, an activist, and a campaigner working on addressing health inequalities. To get connected with Naabil, find her on LinkedIn and Instagram. To learn more about Skin for All, visit: https://skinforall.co.uk/ Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be …
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This episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Hinal Daga, who is a radio host, #iWill Ambassador, St John Ambulance Cadet, and part of their local youth council. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram:…
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Change comes when you get involved. Stefano Di Rico is a student and mental health campaigner based in the UK. To get connected with Stefano, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. To learn more about Ben West's work, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. To learn more about Dr Mark Cox's work, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please leave a rating, …
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This episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Henry Hughes, who is a #iwill Ambassador, Deaflympian, and a youth advisory board member. To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X. Please leave a rating, share a comment, and subscribe! Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork.…
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