Change comes when you’re proactive. Cici Manwa is a public speaker and one of the youngest elected councillors in the United Kingdom.

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Change comes through community. As 2025 comes to a close, I'm taking a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead to 2026.

In this special New Year’s Eve episode, I'm stepping away from my usual interviews with changemakers to record a solo episode reflecting on a year shaped by political uncertainty, personal and professional growth, and an enduring commitment to hope.

In this episode, I reflect on why “hope” was my guiding word for 2025 and how that belief shaped a year of small, intentional actions and meaningful change. Looking ahead to 2026, I explore my new guiding word, “community", as well as my vision for Be the change. Media Network.

This episode is a reminder that, while the work of creating change can feel heavy sometimes, none of us are meant to do it alone.

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Change comes when you’re open to sharing your story. Puneet Singh Singhal is working at the intersections of disability, the climate crisis, inhumane urbanization, and mental health.

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