OUR STORY

Be the change. Media Network began with a simple idea: young people deserve the tools, platforms, and support to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities.

That idea first took shape in 2020, when our founding director Lily Mott launched Be the change. Podcast. What started as a single podcast grew into something much bigger.

By the summer of 2024, creators from around the world began joining the Network with their own podcasts, transforming Be the change. Media Network into a global media collective built by and for young people.

Today, Be the change. Media Network is made up of 35+ creators across the globe, producing powerful content with a shared commitment to social impact, creativity, and authentic storytelling. We are currently home to 20 podcasts, with new podcasts, blogs, and video series continually in development and launching soon.

Along the way, we have also partnered with the following organizations to produce promotional content, their in-house podcasts, and educational content for Be the change. Media Academy:

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As interest in the Network continues to grow, so does our responsibility to nurture the next generation of creators. In response, we are currently developing Be the change. Media Academy, which is a hybrid training academy designed to equip young people with essential skills in media literacy, ethical content creation, and practical storytelling tools. Set to launch in March 2026, the Academy represents the next chapter of our mission: to educate, empower, and amplify the voices of young people.

At its heart, Be the change. Media Network is more than a media platform. The Network is a movement of young storytellers shaping conversations, building community, and creating change through media.