EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 41 MIN
90. Turning 30: Sharing My Changemaking Journey & Key Lessons From My 20s
from Changemaker Q&A · host Humanitarian Changemakers Network
Turning 30 can be “just a number”, but it can also be a moment to pause and take stock — and that’s what this episode does. Tiyana shares the winding, unplanned story of her twenties as a changemaker: a semester abroad that sparked activism and opened doors to the UN, the volunteering and self-education that shaped her more than formal study, the early beginnings of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network, and the leap into a PhD she didn’t think she’d get into. Along the way, she unpacks the key lessons she’s taking into her thirties — from living with intention and committing to lifelong learning, to being selective with relationships, building a culture of care, balancing self-development with impact, taking audacious risks, seeking understanding over persuasion, expanding your idea of “impact” beyond a job title, and following curiosity as a compass.📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode here.Join the Changemaker Q&A Community & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE💬 If you find this podcast valuable, it would really help us out to leave a rating & review wherever you're listening.Social Impact Foundations FREE Training Bundle Follow HCN on Instagram @humanitarianchangemakersFollow Tiyana on Instagram: @tiyanajThe views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J & guests and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network.
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Turning 30 can be “just a number”, but it can also be a moment to pause and take stock — and that’s what this episode does. Tiyana shares the winding, unplanned story of her twenties as a changemaker: a semester abroad that sparked activism and opened doors to the UN, the volunteering and self-education that shaped her more than formal study, the early beginnings of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network, and the leap into a PhD she didn’t think she’d get into. Along the way, she unpacks the key lessons she’s taking into her thirties — from living with intention and committing to lifelong learning, to being selective with relationships, building a culture of care, balancing self-development with impact, taking audacious risks, seeking understanding over persuasion, expanding your idea of “impact” beyond a job title, and following curiosity as a compass.📰 Read the accompanying article for this podcast episode here.Join the Changemaker Q&A Community & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS HERE💬 If you find this podcast valuable, it would really help us out to leave a rating & review wherever you're listening.Social Impact Foundations FREE Training Bundle Follow HCN on Instagram @humanitarianchangemakersFollow Tiyana on Instagram: @tiyanajThe views expressed in this podcast are those of Tiyana J & guests and are not reflective of all members of the Humanitarian Changemakers Network.
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