The Activators!

Sammie Vance challenges us to reconsider how we make others feel included. Let's learn how what we discard can be recycled to create things that bring us together.Learn more about Sammie by visiting sammiesbuddybenchproject.com.And check out Season 2, Episode 3 of the Sammie Smiles podcast “Sammie Interviews Leo Abelo Perry” by visiting https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/sammie-smiles-podcast/2021/11/7/s2-e3-sammie-interviews-leo-abelo-perry.Other resources mentioned:Green Tree Plastics - https://www.greentreeplastics.com

Ava Simmons (aka Ava the STEM Princess) encourages others to believe in themselves. Let's learn how we can use science, technology, engineering, and math to pursue our goals. Learn more about Team Genius Squad by visiting teamgeniussquad.com  

The Youth Environmental Leadership Kids (aka the YEL! Kids) Martina, Daniela, Soren, and Alucard raise awareness around environmental issues and take action. Let's learn how we can come together to help bring about change.

CJ Matthews uses his powers as an activator to purchase blankets for kids in hospitals or living in foster care. Let's learn how we can be a beacon of hope to others.You can find out more about Blankies 4 My Buddies by visiting https://blankies4mybuddies.weebly.com!

Hollis Belger uses her powers as an activator to fundraise for children with cancer with Juggling for Jude. Let's learn how we can turn our passions and talents into action.   You can find out more about Juggling for Jude by visiting https://www.jugglingforjude.com!

Kohen Lucero uses his powers as an activator to promote books featuring diverse representation with Team End Racism. Let's learn how you can join him in learning, growing, and changing the world. You can find out more about Team End Racism by visiting https://www.teamendracism.org/!

Sasha Knight uses his powers as an activator to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. Let's learn how we can stand up for and encourage one another to be our true selves.   Cowboys, the movie starring Sasha as “Joe,” is available wherever you stream movies. You can find out more about Entertainment for Change by visiting www.entertainmentforchange.com and Rainbow Labs at www.rainbowlabs.org!

Cyla Grace Hoffman uses her powers as an activator to eliminate bullying with She Sounds Like Me. Let's learn how you can make change by sharing what you love with friends. You can find out more about She Sounds Like Me and listen to new episodes by visiting https://shesoundslikeme.com/!

Khloe Thompson uses her powers as an activator to help women experiencing homelessness with Khloe Kares. Let's learn how we can look for and respond to needs in our communities.You can write to us at listen at listen@akidspodcastabout.com. Check out our other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsco.com.You can find out more about Khloe Kares by visiting www.khloekares.com!

Orion Jean uses his powers as an activator to help end book deserts through the Race to Kindness.You can write to us at listen at listen@akidspodcastabout.com. Check out our other podcasts made for kids just like you by visiting akidsco.com.You can find out more about The Race to Kindness at by visiting www.racetokindness.com. You can check out Orion's book, A Kids Book About Leadership: HERE

On this podcast we celebrate and amplify kids who are activating social change by doing what they love. We talk to and learn from other kids who are doing incredible things to make our world a better place. We learn about different issues that need our attention, things like gender equality, environmental justice, and food insecurity (It's okay if those are new-to-you ideas. We're going to learn together!). And we hear advice from kids for kids on how we can make a real difference in our world. Join us and become an activator by doing what you love in order to spread more love!