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 (Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value), how we can better support people with autism in our lives, and advice for young people who might want to get started with campaigning and making change.

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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 Spare: Host of Spare a Thought Podcast and co-host of The Political Dispatch
• Eden Byrne: Host of Sports for All

Throughout this episode, we discuss our experiences as women in male-dominated fields, our advice for young women, our advice for men about how to be more supportive of women in their lives, and more.

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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.

To get connected with Antonia, find her on LinkedIn.

To get connected with Tammy, find her on LinkedIn.

To get connected with Ruqia, find her on LinkedIn.

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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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