Changemaker Q&A is a podcast for grassroots changemakers—activists, students, volunteers, social workers, entrepreneurs, sustainability advocates, and anyone working to make a difference. In each episode, host Dr. Tiyana J answers real questions from the community or interviews inspiring guests who share their stories, lessons, and practical strategies for creating social and environmental impact. With a mix of honesty, warmth, and actionable insights, the show equips listeners with the tools and encouragement they need to keep moving forward on their changemaking journey.
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
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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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When it comes to creating lasting social change, sometimes the most powerful action is not immediate action at all—but observation. That’s the message at the heart of the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, where host and Humanitarian Changemakers Network founder, Tiyana J, explores how the permaculture principle of “observe and interact” can inform both design
What if the key to solving some of the world’s most pressing social challenges lies not in competing for limited resources, but in reimagining what we already have together? That’s the premise behind catalytic thinking, a theory of change developed by social innovator Hilde Gottlieb, and the focus of the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A,
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When it comes to solving the world’s toughest challenges—climate change, human rights abuses, systemic inequality—traditional problem-solving methods often fall short. These are not simple issues with straightforward answers. They are what experts call “wicked problems”: complex, multi-layered challenges with no single solution. In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J explores how systems
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As the world races toward the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many experts and activists agree on one uncomfortable truth: progress is lagging. From climate action to reducing inequality, the vision is clear, but the collective capacity to realize it remains uneven. Enter the Inner Development Goals (IDGs)—a growing
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In a recent episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J, founder of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network, explored one of life’s most timeless questions: what does it mean to live a good life? Drawing on philosophy, cultural wisdom, and her own practical framework, Tiyana examined how changemakers can balance personal fulfilment with social impact—living in a
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When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, it was hailed as the most ambitious global development agenda to date. Seventeen goals, backed by 193 countries, set out a sweeping vision: to end poverty, reduce inequality, and tackle climate change, all by the year 2030. But as we reach the halfway
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From “ethical fashion” labels to debates about responsible AI, the word ethical is everywhere. But what does it really mean to call something ethical — and how should changemakers navigate the dilemmas that come with it? In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host and Humanitarian Changemakers Network founder Tiyana J draws on her background
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