Changemaker Q&A is a podcast for grassroots changemakers—activists, students, volunteers, entrepreneurs, social workers, advocates, and anyone striving for impact. Host Dr Tiyana J answers real community questions and interviews inspiring guests who share stories, lessons, and practical strategies for driving change. Produced by the Humanitarian Changemakers Network and brought to you by the School of Social Impact, the show offers insights and encouragement for every step of your changemaking journey.
Changemaker Q&A
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Changemaker Q&A is a podcast for grassroots changemakers—activists, students, volunteers, entrepreneurs, social workers, advocates, and anyone striving for impact. Host Dr Tiyana J answers real community questions and interviews inspiring guests who share stories, lessons, and practical strategies for driving change. Produced by the Humanitarian Changemakers Network and brought to you by the School of Social Impact, the show offers insights and encouragement for every step of your changemaking journey.
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August 4, 2026
110. Designing Out Waste in the Creative Industries with Jo Kotas & Tin Brown
<p>What happens to the sets, props, displays, and installations once the cameras stop rolling or the event wraps up? In this episode of Changemaker Q&A, Joe and Tin from Used Creative unpack the hidden waste problem inside the creative industries and share how they are building a more circular alternative. Drawing on backgrounds in design, branding, media, events, and creative production, they explore the staggering scale of materials discarded across film, TV, retail, exhibitions, and live experiences, and why so much of it still ends up in storage or landfill. This conversation covers circular design, creative reuse, mindset shifts, the business case for repurposing, and what it takes to build a venture that is both commercially viable and genuinely values-led.</p><p><strong>About Our Guests: </strong>Joe and Tin are the co-founders of <a href="https://usedcreative.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Used Creative</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/used.creative/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@used.creative</a>, a platform helping the creative industries reuse and repurpose sets, props, installations, displays, and other creative assets that might otherwise be discarded. Both come from long careers in design and creative production, with experience spanning branding, magazines, film, television, events, retail experiences, and large-scale installations. After witnessing first-hand the enormous volume of waste generated across the sector, they set out to create a more circular model that makes reuse easier, more affordable, and more accessible. Their work sits at the intersection of creativity, sustainability, circular economy thinking, and practical systems change.</p><p>📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode <a href="https://changingtimesnews.org/designing-out-waste-in-the-creative-industries-what-happens-after-the-show-ends/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.schoolofsocialimpact.org/Q&A" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Join the Changemaker Q&A Community & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE</strong></a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI3OLwBmGq1_VY_cTYEkttTeK42MeF5YM5yMKNJyYkUCLQ_w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117739373269004313341" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p>💬 If you find this podcast valuable, it would really help us out to leave a rating & review wherever you're listening.</p><p><strong>Social Impact Foundations</strong> <a href="https://www.schoolofsocialimpact.org/foundations" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FREE Training Bundle</strong> </a></p><p>Follow HCN on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@humanitarianchangemakers</a></p><p>Follow Tiyana on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiyanaj/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tiyanaj</a></p><p>The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J & guests and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network.</p>
July 21, 2026
109. From the Pulpit to the FBI: Justice, Trust and Finding the Right Calling with Eric Robinson
<p>What happens when someone leaves their role as a pastor for the FBI and discovers that both roles, in very different ways, are about serving people in moments of crisis? Eric Robinson shares the story of his transition from Baptist pastor to FBI agent, reflecting on what that shift taught him about calling, stress, and where he felt most able to make a difference. Along the way, we explore the human side of law enforcement, from building trust with teenage girls caught in exploitation to navigating the moral complexity of crime, punishment, and institutional systems. This is a grounded conversation about justice in practice, the difference between headlines and reality, and why lasting change often happens slowly, locally, and through relationships.</p><p><strong>About Our Guest:</strong> Eric Robinson is a recently retired FBI special agent who served for 24 years across a wide range of investigations, including white collar crime, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He also served as a SWAT operator, firearms instructor, and tactics instructor. Before joining the FBI, Eric spent 12 years in Christian ministry, including serving as a Baptist pastor. Drawing on both pastoral experience and decades in federal law enforcement, he brings a rare perspective on justice, trust, leadership, trauma, and the human realities behind crime and community safety.</p><p>📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode <a href="https://changingtimesnews.org/from-the-pulpit-to-the-fbi-what-justice-trust-and-service-really-look-like/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.schoolofsocialimpact.org/Q&A" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Join the Changemaker Q&A Community & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE</strong></a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI3OLwBmGq1_VY_cTYEkttTeK42MeF5YM5yMKNJyYkUCLQ_w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117739373269004313341" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>💬 If you find this podcast valuable, it would really help us out to leave a rating & review wherever you're listening.</p><p><strong>Social Impact Foundations</strong> <a href="https://www.schoolofsocialimpact.org/foundations" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>FREE Training Bundle</strong> </a></p><p>Follow HCN on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@humanitarianchangemakers</a></p><p>Follow Tiyana on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiyanaj/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@tiyanaj</a></p><p>The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J & guests and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network.</p>
July 16, 2026
108. When Something Has to Give: Navigating Burnout as a Changemaker
<p>This will be my last solo-episode for some time, while I focus on other more impactful projects!</p><p>After months of juggling multiple jobs, running live training programs, leading volunteer initiatives, and trying to keep the Humanitarian Changemakers Network moving forward, I found myself confronting a difficult reality: something had to give. This isn't simply an announcement about taking a break from solo episodes—it's a candid reflection on the often invisible trade-offs that come with dedicating your life to social change. I share my own experiences navigating burnout, balancing unpaid impact work with financial security, and wrestling with the tension between personal goals and the desire to contribute to something larger than myself. Along the way, I explore why leverage matters more than busyness, why changemakers often struggle to prioritise themselves without guilt, and why creating sustainable impact sometimes requires stepping back before you're forced to. If you've ever felt torn between your wellbeing and your purpose, this conversation is for you.</p><p>📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode here.</p><p><a href="https://www.schoolofsocialimpact.org/Q&A"><strong>Join the Changemaker Q&A Community & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE</strong></a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI3OLwBmGq1_VY_cTYEkttTeK42MeF5YM5yMKNJyYkUCLQ_w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117739373269004313341"></a></p><p>💬 If you find this podcast valuable, it would really help us out to leave a rating & review wherever you're listening.</p><p><strong>Social Impact Foundations</strong> <a href="https://www.schoolofsocialimpact.org/foundations"><strong>FREE Training Bundle</strong> </a></p><p>Follow HCN on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/humanitarianchangemakers">@humanitarianchangemakers</a></p><p>Follow Tiyana on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiyanaj/">@tiyanaj</a></p><p>The views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J & guests and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network.</p>
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