Changemaker Q&A

In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J explores a force as old as humanity itself: storytelling. Far more than entertainment, stories shape how people see themselves, understand the world, and imagine the future — making them a powerful engine for social transformation. “Storytelling is at the heart of the human experience,” Tiyana […]

Social movements rarely grow overnight. More often, they spread conversation by conversation—one seed planted at a time. In the latest episode of Changemaker Q and A, host Tiyana J explores how activists, campaigners, and community organizers can build broader support for their causes using the spectrum of allies framework. The episode begins with a listener’s

In a world increasingly fraught with natural disasters, conflict, and emergent crises, the humanitarian and development sectors play pivotal — but often misunderstood — roles in shaping resilience and social change. In the latest Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J delves into how disaster preparedness, humanitarian relief, development, and stabilization interconnect within the broader ecosystem of

Natural disasters are no longer rare shocks to the system — they’re a recurring feature of our climate-altered world. In Australia and beyond, storms, bushfires, floods, and cyclones are striking with increasing intensity and frequency. For changemakers — people committed to driving social and environmental transformation — disaster preparedness is not just about personal safety.

Protests are among the most visible expressions of activism. Whether it’s thousands gathering in city streets or smaller groups holding vigils outside government buildings, collective action is often the first image that comes to mind when we think about social change. But do protests actually work? That was the question posed by a listener to

When it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges—from inequality to climate change—good intentions alone aren’t enough. Social changemakers must also contend with a quieter, less visible obstacle: the way our own brains can trick us. In a recent episode of the Changemaker Q&A podcast, host Tiyana J explored the role of cognitive biases—the mental

In the world of social change, language matters. Terms like activist, advocate, and changemaker are often used interchangeably, but each carries its own meaning. In the latest episode of the Changemaker Q&A podcast, host Tiyana J tackled a thoughtful listener question: Is being a changemaker different from being an activist? At first glance, the distinction

Is peace really something that begins from within, or is it forged in the compromises, treaties, and negotiations that define our outer world? In the latest episode of Changemaker Q&A, host Tiyana J dives into this age-old question through a practical lens—examining not only conflict itself, but the deeper dynamics of collusion that often sustain