Changemaker of the Week: Sirish Subash! 

Meet 14-year-old Sirish, America’s Top Young Scientist, who invented PestiSCAND—a handheld device to detect pesticides on fruits and veggies! 

Inspired by his mom’s advice to wash produce, Sirish learned that 70% of our produce still contains harmful pesticide residues. Using AI and light measurement, PestiSCAND detects these residues with over 85% accuracy, helping us make safer food choices. 

Are you familiar with One Direction?

They were a global sensation, a group that brought so much joy to millions of fans with their music. Sadly, just last week, one of their beloved members, Liam Payne, was found after a tragic accident. 

Throughout his life, Liam was open about his ongoing struggles with fame, addiction, and mental health. His honesty about these battles reminds us that life’s challenges don’t always have easy solutions, but that it’s important to keep trying and to seek support along the way. 

Let’s honor his legacy by showing kindness—to ourselves and to others—and by offering support when it’s needed most. 

How do you notice when someone might be struggling mentally? Are you someone who can immediately tell if someone close to you is going through something?

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is to pause and give ourselves permission to rest.

Whether it’s a quiet moment in a hammock, a peaceful nap, or simply taking a deep breath, these pauses help us reconnect and recharge. 

Remember, if you don’t take a break, your body will take a break for you—most likely at a very inconvenient time.

So, honor your need for rest and give yourself the time to pause—they are just as important as the moments of action.

What’s your favorite way to pause?

It’s butter late than never, so I wanted to remind you that you make life so much butter! 

Don’t spread yourself too thin—you’re loved for butter or for worse. 

Let’s roll into this week with positivity and spread the love! 

P.P.P.S. Please join our Positive Changemaker Facebook Group. We’ll be posting the replay of the workshop there, and it’s also a fantastic place to find support and feel inspired. This group is a vibrant community where you can connect with like-minded individuals committed to positive change. Join us now to keep the momentum going and access valuable resources and inspiration!