Meet Our Founder

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A young woman in a white dress standing on a bamboo bridge surrounded by lush green foliage in a tropical setting.

Hi! 👋 I’m Yasmin Kahkesh, an 18-year-old student at USC Marshall’s Business School, and the founder of Changemakers—a platform sharing the stories behind the greatest founders leading wellness, health, and better-for-you brands shaping the way we live.

Ever since I was young, I was fascinated by how taking care of our health and fueling our bodies can help us reach our fullest potential—and how a single idea can grow into an entrepreneurial project that changes the world. That curiosity inspired me to create Changemakers and sit down with the people building a healthier, happier, and more innovative future.

To date, Changemakers has interviewed 250 industry-leading founders, donated over 1,200 nourishing meals, and produced more than 1,000 educational nutrition videos (2.5 million views). We have also delivered full-day school programs teaching hundreds of students about the power of healthy food and reached thousands through TEDx, keynote presentations, and activations.

Everything we do is guided by one mission: to inspire a healthier, happier, and more entrepreneurial generation.

Milestones🎖️

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Be confident enough to step into the unknown. The universe will guide you.”

Featured #changemaker, Tara Bosch, Founder of SmartSweets