Andy and Max recording in the pod.

Launched in 2022, Tea with the Changemakers is fast becoming essential listening for people from all over the world who want to make a difference.

Inclusive, informative and with unquenchable optimism, each 20-to-30-minute episode takes a deep dive into the way tenacious leaders are tackling the challenges of the day and bringing hope to those without voices.

Tea with the Changemakers is presented by hosts Kelly Evans and Andy Senyszyn. Our specially selected guests include CEO’s, founders, charity leaders, business leaders, activists, campaigners and more. From Beirut to Canada, we have sought out engaging speakers and fascinating stories with a universal relevance for those of us with a thirst for doing things differently.

Recent guests include Kate Lee, CEO of Alzheimer’s Society; domestic violence campaigner, David Challen, HIV activist, Mercy Shibemba; and founder of The Silver Line Helpline and Childline, Dame Esther Rantzen.

Our episodes

Kate Valentine - Founder and CEO of Singing Mamas

Episode 11

This week on the podcast, Kelly’s speaking with Kate Valentine, founder, and CEO of the national non-profit, Singing Mamas. Bringing together 120 community leaders, the song-sharing network was founded to tackle the alarming statistic that suicide is the leading cause of death for women, both during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth.  

Singing Mamas

Seb Barker - Co-Founder and COO of Beam

Episode 10

This week, Kelly’s chatting with Seb Barker, Beam's Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. Beam is a website that uses technology to make it easy for members of the public to make donations and help homeless people for the long term. By sharing their stories and goals, Beam humanises homeless people, tackling the discrimination they often face within society.

Beam

Anna Earl - Founder and CEO of Nutrivival

Episode 9

This week on the show, Kelly’s chatting with Anna Earl, founder and CEO of Nutrivival. Anna focuses on the dietary wellbeing of shift workers, particularly how diet is incredibly important for both your short and long-term health.

Nutrivival

Lily Tse - Founder and CEO of Think Dirty

Episode 8

This week, Kelly’s chatting to Lily Tse, founder and CEO of Think Dirty, the app that makes it easy to identify and learn about potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products.

Think Dirty

Daniel Tomlinson-Gray - Co-founder of LGBTed

Episode 7

This week on the show Andy's chatting to Daniel Tomlinson-Gray who co-founded LGBTed, the movement that strives for the better representation of LGBTQ+ within the education system.

“Let’s be the role models we needed at school” - LGBTed

LGBTed