Leaning in, accepting your flowers and never standing still

Amanda Maxwell comes from a long line of changemakers.

While it's second nature for this community worker to do whatever it takes on the front lines, she's much more comfortable behind the scenes. On this walk with Changemakershost Dionne Codrington, she explores how stepping into the light can ignite the passion in future changemakers.

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Amanda Maxwell comes from a long line of changemakers. While it's second nature for this community worker to do whatever it takes on the frontlines, she's much more comfortable behind the scenes. On this walk, she explores how stepping into the light can ignite the passion in future changemakers.

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