My Life My Say

I don’t usually post, but I’m trying to get in my LinkedIn bag so here it goes! Over the last few months, the squad has been everywhere, making waves as the next-gen changemakers. And let’s just say they’re not coming quietly. They’re stepping up, speaking out, and shaking things up across the youth and democracy sector. We’re not just seeing change we’re building a community of changemakers.Young leaders who are redefining what’s possible. And with them at the forefront, the future is looking bright. Where you might have seen some of the squad recently: ? APPG on Youth Affairs: Delnaz Kazemi Reece T Morris and Ayah Mamode making sure young voices are heard in Westminster. ? International Women’s Day: Delnaz and I joined the Institute for Government discussion with Lucy Powell. ? NYS Launch: Lucy Newman represented young women and MLMS up in Liverpool alongside Lisa Nandy. ? Democracy Cafés: Breno, Beth , Susannah , Ben leading conversations on democracy across the country. ?Cumberland Lodge : Our very own Aaron C. will be chairing the discussion on The Future of Social Cohesion This is just the beginning, and only a handful of our squad leaders, watch this space! Dan LawesLily MottRemi OlokunMelisha JohnGeorge SomersMete Coban MBEMy Life My Say

What’s your order? My Life My Say has launched a national consultation with Department for Culture, Media and Sport The #iWill Movement to place young voices at the heart of the National Youth Strategy. We are encouraging young people across the country to make their order to Government. We want this to be the largest consultation of young people across England, with research led by the team at Savanta. The consultation has already begun, with My Life My Say conducting nine Democracy Cafés across all of England’s regions (completing the scope of the consultation). We’re visiting rural & coastal towns, urban cities and youth groups across the country to ensure that young people are heard loud and clear. This will be followed by a series of Hope Hacks across the country, where young people can further input into the National Youth Strategy, directly liaising with senior policymakers across government. I am beyond proud of how quickly team have mobilised to deliver this for the sector. We’ve given it our absolute all with our friends at The #iWill Movement. Thank you to Department for Culture, Media and Sport for buying into the youth-led comms strategy. ??https://lnkd.in/ey5H3t_b ?? How can you get involved? ?? Share the link above with 10-21 year olds (up to 25 SEND) and encourage them to make their order to government by filling out the National Youth Strategy Survey. ??Download the campaign assets using the Deliver You toolkit below. https://lnkd.in/eGTEV3KD ?? If you’re want to join the movement more broadly, send me an email on [email protected]. Proud to be working with some exceptional people to deliver this Remi Olokun George Somers Lily Mott Jo Crossley Paris Mia H. Melisha John Mete Coban MBE Holly Notcutt Stephen Skeet Sarah Atkinson Amanda Naylor OBE Vicky Browning Andrew Roughan Joe Rich Kayleigh Wainwright Courtney Rowan Lucy Foster Anita Pavic Olly Wright Oscar Bingham Christine Bonney Harjeet Sahota Justin Watson Alex Holmes Jason Arthur Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, CBE George Fielding BEM Sami Gichki Sarah Atkinson #MakeYourOrder #DeliverYou

What's your order? ???? My Life My Say has launched a national youth consultation with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, The #iWill Movement#iWill Movement & Savanta to ensure that young people’s voices are at the heart of shaping a new National Youth Strategy. Check out the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3FhTlOT ?? Place your order here: https://lnkd.in/eEQK7cHi ??

We're a small team but it's time to step up. We're taking our award-winning Democracy Cafés nationwide to directly hear from young people about how we strengthen our democracy. Our polling shows that young people are passionate about the issues that affect them but feel like their voices are taken for granted. So it's time to give democracy the update it needs—one that truly listens to young people and brings them closer to our political system. Throughout February, March and April, we're travelling the U.K. to work directly with young people aged 16-30, meeting them in their communities to hear what they are passionate about and how our democracy can be strengthened. As always with MLMS, they will be youth-led, place-based and always in partnership with local community-based organisations. Wales, Scotland and NI, we're coming to you in March/April. If you want to partner with us in the coming months and put on a DeCafé, please just message me! FEBRUARY DEMOCRACY CAFES (all 16-30 year olds welcome): Sheffield: February 7th, 16:30-18:00 at Hygge Café Margate: February 10th, 17:00-19:00 at Cliffs Oxford: February 10th, 16:30-16:00 at George and Danver Café Guidlford: February 11th, 17:00-19:00 at Solar Sisters Brighton: February 11th, 17:30-19:00 at The Botanist Coffee Eastbourne: February 17th, time and location TBC Birmingham: February 25th, Boston Tea Party All tickets can be booked using the link below: https://lnkd.in/eHv-FjqR. Melisha John Paris Mia H. Hayley Biley Remi Olokun Lily Mott Elli Vermillion Mete Coban MBE Andrew Roughan Joe Rich Glen Manning Lennox O-A, ICA.Cert (AML) Cécile Laval, PhD, SFHEA Harjeet Sahota Kayleigh Wainwright Stephen Skeet Gary Trowsdale George Fielding BEM Alex Holmes Billie Dunne James Endersby (Opinium) Vicky Browning Amanda Naylor OBE Ruth Pryce Michael Frean Fozia Irfan OBE Ellen Berry Betsy Dillner

We've got BIG plans in 2025 and we're already getting the ball rolling on the next campaign ?? If you're one of our partners or are a youth organisation that wants to get involved, please reach out to [email protected] ?? If you're a young person and want to get involved, please speak to your local youth organisations and ask them to get in touch with us ?? Let's be a part of something incredible this year ??

?? Being the change I want to see in the world ?? Can I say 2025 is off to an amazing start? I’ve been accepted into the My Life My Say Squad Leadership Programme. ?? This year-long initiative helps young people grow into confident leaders who drive positive change. ?? As a wannabe climate scientist, I just could not NOT apply! Here’s what’s in store: ?? Monthly Sessions: Regular, in-depth sessions covering leadership skills and community engagement. ?? Exclusive Opportunities: Hands-on experiences and networking opportunities across the youth sector. ?? One-on-One Mentorship: Personalised guidance from the Squad Community Lead. Here’s to continuing to make a difference - The first session can’t come soon enough. Curious? Check their website here: https://lnkd.in/eHfTEbfV #TheSquad #SquadLeadership

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news - I’ve been selected to join the My Life My Say Squad Leadership Programme! This opportunity means so much to me because it’s all about empowering young people to lead change in their communities. Having been actively involved in youth voice and campaigning for a while now, I’m eager to use this platform to build on my passion for making a difference. What really excites me about this programme are the practical experiences it offers - monthly leadership sessions, one-to-one mentorship, and opportunities to work with others who are just as passionate about creating change as I am. It’s not just about learning, it’s about doing. I can’t wait to meet my fellow Squad members, dive into the sessions, and see how we can make a lasting impact together. You can find out more about MLMS and the leadership programme here: https://lnkd.in/eb7q3_CM #TheSquad #SquadLeadership #YouthAction #youngleader

I am delighted and grateful to share that I have been accepted into The Squad Leadership Programme! ?? The programme, run by My Life My Say, is dedicated to empowering young people and helping them grow their skills to make a positive impact in their communities and on a wider scale. Thank you to My Life My Say for this incredible opportunity. I’m looking forward to meeting #TheSquad and learning from each other! ?? #SquadLeadership

Exciting News: I've been accepted into the My Life My Say Squad Leadership Programme! ?? Back in November, I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at the 'Next Gen Conference', and I enjoyed working with the team so much that I jumped at the chance to get more involved! The Squad is a year-long programme designed to empower and support local changemakers. I'm thrilled to be a part of it and excited for all the learning and growth opportunities ahead. Here's what I'm looking forward to: ?? Monthly Leadership Sessions - These in-depth sessions will cover key leadership and community engagement skills ?? Exclusive Opportunities - Get hands-on experiences and networking across the youth sector ?? One-to-one mentorship - Personalised guidance from the Squad Community Lead I'm so grateful for the opportunity and I can't wait to connect with the rest of the cohort during our first sessions! Want to learn more about the programme and the incredible work of My Life My Say? Check out their website (you may even spot a familiar face ??) ?? https://lnkd.in/eW2YMy9W #TheSquad #SquadLeadership

I am extremely grateful to say that I’ve been accepted onto THE SQUAD LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME!!?? This leadership programme is run by My Life My Say and is a great opportunity for young people to further integrate themselves into politics. Furthermore, the programme allows individuals to establish themselves as young leaders in the fight for a more representative democracy.?? I look forward to make the most out of this opportunity and be an active voice for young people to boost democratic participation within UK politics. Thank you My Life My Say for providing this opportunity for me and many other young people.???? #Thesquad #Squadleadership