In a world of disputed facts, conflicting narratives, and deep-seated inequality, the idea of “truth” feels as important — and as elusive — as ever. In this episode of Changemaker Q&A, we explore not just what is true, but how something becomes true: the different philosophical lenses through which truth is thought, and a new […]
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In a world rife with division, anger, and systemic injustice, the philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr. offers a timeless framework for social change grounded in both morality and strategy. In this week’s Changemaker Q&A episode, we hear how King’s nonviolent philosophy—deeply influenced by his Christian faith and by Mahatma Gandhi—can still guide activists today,
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When Italian philosopher Umberto Eco published his 1995 essay Ur-Fascism, he offered the world a warning: fascism is not confined to the history books. Instead, it can re-emerge in new guises, identifiable by 14 recurring characteristics rather than a single rigid definition. In the latest episode of the Changemaker Q&A podcast, I take listeners through
Is America Sliding Toward Fascism? The 14 characteristics of fascism Read More »
Wildfires in California and Los Angeles have dominated headlines in recent weeks, capturing global attention with scenes of devastation, displacement, and resilience. While most coverage focuses on the visible flames, smoke, and human toll, today’s episode of Changemaker Q&A—hosted by humanitarian educator and founder of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network, Tiyana J—invites listeners to look beneath
Making Sense of Complexity: Three Systems Thinking Tools for Changemakers Read More »
What does it truly mean to be empowered? For decades, development frameworks have leaned heavily on metrics like education, income, or access to technology. But empowerment is far more complex—and more personal—than a checklist of material achievements. In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, researcher and changemaker Tiyana J introduces listeners to her framework of
Beyond Equality: Rethinking Empowerment Through Transformative Power Read More »
As 2025 unfolds, social innovators are looking for more than inspiration—they need practical tools to chart their journeys of change. In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host and impact strategist Tiyana J shares a framework she has developed through her doctoral research: the Impact Blueprint, a step-by-step guide designed to help changemakers move from
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Host of Changemaker Q&A Tiyana J has unveiled a groundbreaking framework on women’s empowerment, arguing that global development policies have too often confused equality with true empowerment. Speaking after presenting her work at an international academic conference, the scholar explained that while the term empowerment has been widely used since the 1970s, it has become
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In a compelling episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J dives into a deeper, philosophical definition of “manifestation” — not as the new-age buzzword, but as a way of understanding how we bring latent potentials into reality via social change. The discussion challenges common spiritual and online interpretations and offers a richer conceptual framework for
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When it comes to research, words like “objectivity” and “subjectivity” are often thrown around as if they’re fixed categories. But what if the line isn’t as clear as we assume? That’s the question tackled in the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, a podcast hosted by Tiyana J, founder of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network and a
Beyond Subjectivity: Rethinking How We Know What We Know Read More »
In recent years, mindfulness has become a billion-dollar industry, promoted as a remedy for stress, burnout, and productivity woes. But as Changemaker Q&A host Tiyana J argues in the latest episode, simply calming individuals is not enough. For social movements to thrive, mindfulness must move beyond “McMindfulness” and instead serve as a collective tool for
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