Exclusive – Exploring the future of events with Eventbrite’s founder and CEO
We spoke with Julia Hartz, Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, about the evolving events landscape, how the mental health crisis and pandemic have changed the types of events we seek out, and what impact AI could have on the future of the industry. To say the events industry has had...
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Exclusive – Acclaimed chef Ebru Baybara Demir on driving change through a ‘plate’
I spoke with Ebru Baybara Demir, an award-winning social gastronomy chef from Türkiye, about how gastronomy can impact communities, people, and the environment. Ebru Baybara Demir has been a driving force behind the transformation of a small city in eastern Türkiye: Mardin. Like the butterfly effect, her dream of turning Mardin...
Exclusive – ‘Women of the Wall’ on the fight for the equality of Jewish women
I spoke with Yochi Rappeport, Women of the Wall's Executive Director, about the 36 years of resistance they have endured to achieve their religious freedom mission at the Western Wall. The Western Wall is Judaism's most sacred holy site. Unfortunately, there are social and legal restrictions driven by misconceptions about...
Exclusive – Sophie Szew on the mental health crisis and policy reform
We spoke to activist, writer, and public speaker Sophie Szew about her community-focused approach to healing and how she is using that vision to influence the future of government mental health policies. ‘My personal experiences shape my advocacy in that my personal experiences were my path to advocacy,’ says Sophie...
Exclusive – Rohin Bhatt on navigating queer rights in India
We spoke to the Gen Z lawyer and author about their ground-breaking debut book, the complexities of India’s LGBTQ+ movement, and why bridging law and activism is crucial. Rohin Bhatt’s advocacy journey began at a pivotal moment in their life. As a young law student coming to terms with their own...
Exclusive – how Epowar is keeping British women safe
It’s common knowledge that misogynistic violence is an ever-worsening issue across the UK and that local authorities aren’t doing nearly enough to protect us from it. We spoke to Erin-Jane Roodt, who’s designed an innovative new app that enables us to feel less vulnerable, live our lives without fear,...
Exclusive – Kiana & Ali Rahmani on efforts to free their mother, Narges Mohammadi
We spoke to Kiana and Ali Rahmani about the global campaign called ‘Free Narges Coalition’, launched at the Nobel Peace Center on September 5th - led by PEN America, Reporters Without Borders, and Front Line Defenders - to free their mother, Laureate Narges Mohammadi. Narges Mohammadi has been imprisoned for ten years in Iran, including 135 days in solitary confinement, and now faces another 11 years for her advocacy of...
Exclusive – Amelia Crews on building community resilience
We spoke to the environmentally-centred Gen Zer – who is a renewable energy engagement lead at Younity – about why we must be confronting the climate crisis as a united front. Amelia Crews’ advocacy journey began at her lowest point. Having struggled with mental health issues for some time, it wasn’t until she hit ‘rock bottom’ that a way out presented itself to her. Once she ‘fostered enough courage to pull...
Exclusive – Discussing rising eco-anxiety with Clover Hogan
I spoke with the environmentalist about society’s need to protect young people’s mental health in the face of our current climate crisis and how this frustration can be turned into constructive activism. If, during the last few years, you’ve experienced an overwhelming sense of concern regarding the current state of our planet, know that – by all means – you are not alone. Clover Hogan, now 24, often lies awake...
Exclusive – celebrating Women’s Month with Wadi Ben-Hirki
This Women’s Month, we spoke to women’s rights activist and young entrepreneur Wadi Ben-Hirki about the work she is doing through her foundation to improve opportunities, education, and the livelihoods of young girls and women in Nigeria. In a world marked by gender disparity and injustice, Wadi Ben-Hirki and the work of her foundation are a beacon of hope, striving to improve the livelihoods and opportunities for women and girls...
