Following a trip to India in 2017, Arissa was shocked to learn about the lack of access to education amongst youth and decided to use this experience to make an impact at home and abroad. It is for this reason that she created Project Power Glo

Y Chalk, Olivia and Eloise?

Jun 3rd, 2021 11m 39s

Sisters, Olivia and Eloise make up the Davisville Chalkgrams initiative in hopes of spreading joy and positivity throughout their community by writing inspirational and celebratory chalk messages in front of people’s homes (from birthday messag

Y Letters, Eva

May 27th, 2021 8m 45s

With mental health being a predominant issue that is impacting young people from across the globe, 16-year-old Eva started The Letter Help Project in hopes of developing a platform that prompts youth into situations that encourage dialogue and

Y Water, Apoorv?

May 20th, 2021 7m 33s

We all know that water is an essential part of life. It supports vital functions our body, plants rely on it to survive, it is constantly being recycled in a closed loop, the water cycle system, therefore being a finite source. It really is an

Y Palestinian Youth, Maysam and Elias?

May 13th, 2021 25m 11s

As per their mission statement, the heart of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) is rooted in justice and liberation. These factors motivate members of this remarkable organization to take an active role in the national struggle for the libera

Y Bookmarks, Sarah?

May 6th, 2021 13m 51s

With all the change and uncertainty in the world today, our remarkable guest Sarah continues to spread positivity and joy in the world around her. Her passion and determination to create positive change in the world is ultimately what led her t

Y an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Luke?

Apr 29th, 2021 14m 58s

16-year-old Luke Mullens was born with an entrepreneurial spirit. His journey is one that involves experiencing failures, discovering strategies, developing resources and connecting with influential people that have helped him become the young

Y Inclusivity, Dean?

Apr 22nd, 2021 9m 22s

Born in a beautiful city called Fujian Yong Chun in China, Dean (“D.N”) is currently a high school student passionate about promoting equality and inclusivity in his community. His journey first began when he was diagnosed with autism spectrum

Y Entrepreneurship, Ben?

Apr 15th, 2021 13m 25s

Benjamin Wong (or “Ben”) has always had an inkling for entrepreneurship. From selling avocados on the street to starting his own company at age 13, there’s never been a time where he hasn’t been following his wildest dreams! Ben has always had

Y Blankets, CJ?

Apr 8th, 2021 8m 3s

Chris “CJ” Matthews’ inspiring story began when his mom experienced a pregnancy loss when he was five years old. His own grief sparked an idea to create a project to support other kids who might be dealing with similar feelings of sadness. CJ t

Y Letters, Natalie?

Apr 1st, 2021 13m 18s

17-year-old Natalie created Solely Sunshine, an international mental health organization focused on "sprinkling sunshine" by mailing letters of positivity and hope. Through her website, anyone (no matter where you are from or how old you are) i

Y Women Empowerment, Katelyn?

Mar 25th, 2021 13m 45s

This week we are joined by 17-year-old Katelyn Cai, a passionate public speaker with a dream of pursuing economics and public policy. Katelyn also happens to be the co-founder of Invest in Her, an organization focused on empowering women by su

Y a Conversation, Eira?

Mar 18th, 2021 14m 10s

PERIOD works to eradicate period poverty and stigma through their three pillars of service, education and advocacy. This week, we are joined by PERIOD's National Chapter Manager, Eira Nylander Torallas to discuss the incredible work PERIOD cont

Y Recycling, Ryan?

Mar 11th, 2021 12m 24s

At the age of 3, our guest this week watched a video of a turtle being harmed by plastic in the ocean and decided he wanted to make a difference to better protect the ocean, the turtles and the planet. Today, at 11 years of age, young Ryan is t

Y Grey Water, Shreya?

Mar 4th, 2021 15m 23s

Shreya Ramachandran is the founder of the nonprofit organization The Grey Water Project which promotes the safe reuse of grey water and water conservation as a way to battle droughts and climate change. (Grey water is lightly used water that ma

Y Bloopers, Lauren and Zein?

Dec 16th, 2020 4m 4s

We all know the famous saying that “laughter is the best medicine". Here at Starts with Y, we hold that thought close to our hearts as we have seen the way laughter has brought people together on this platform. We have also learnt about the way

Y Ethical Clothing, Everett?

Dec 9th, 2020 17m 2s

Everett Thorn created the clothing brand "Carbon Oil and Coil" in hopes of protecting our planet and environment. Proceeds from every purchase made through this sustainable clothing brand is donated to "Choose Today Carbon Capture" that suppor

Y Youth Empowerment, Cassidy?

Dec 3rd, 2020 17m 57s

Cassidy Murray founded Changemaker Odyssey alongside her sister Kaitlin in hopes of creating a global youth-led educational platform that provides young people with the tools to transform their lives and make a positive impact in the world. The

Y Cookies, Dana?

Nov 26th, 2020 12m 24s

10-year-old Dana Perella’s goal has been to educate people about rare diseases impacting youth such as Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and more. It is for this reason that she created Cookie

Y Sanitary Products, Ziyaan?

Nov 19th, 2020 21m 31s

“For the Menstruator” (previously know as Accessible and Affordable Sanitation for Women or AASW) was founded by Ziyaan Virji at only 15 years of age. The initiative stemmed from Ziyaan learning about the struggles his mother faced in finding c

Y Cards, Nicole?

Nov 12th, 2020 17m 42s

Our incredible guest Nicole created her business CuteRoots with a simple goal in mind “to put smiles on faces, and flowers in the ground.” Nicole wanted to ensure she was standing behind an eco-friendly, impact-focused business and ensured all

Y Ballet, Alyssia?

Nov 5th, 2020 9m 58s

13-year-old Alyssia Duda launched her non-profit, Alyssia’s Dream, in hopes ensuring ballet and the arts are accessible at all youth regardless of age, race or gender. In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, Alyssia shared that “often t

Y Mentorship, Jameson?

Oct 29th, 2020 13m 57s

18-year-old Jameson embodies what it means to be a change-maker who "rises to the occasion". Whilst in self-isolation during the pandemic, Jameson created his organization known as Circle of Friends, to support the children of frontline workers

Y a Book, Kate?

Oct 22nd, 2020 10m 56s

Following a trip to South Africa and learning about the threats facing wildlife during a safari, 8-years-old Kate was determined to do something to help the animals who were being harmed by humans and knew she had to also educate young people

Y Websites, Marina?

Oct 15th, 2020 16m

As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, 17-year-old Marina is proud of her heritage and culture and has grown up taking advantage of the resources and knowledge she’s gained through her unique experiences. It is for this reason that she created he