What do you do when those in power deem people like you unwanted? You kick some ass and run for office! Elizabeth Guzeman joins Emily to talk about immigrating to the United States, her campaign for delegate in Virginia, and what it would mean to be the first Hispanic woman in the Virginia Assembly.
Episode 15 - Interview with Kathy Tran
Anyone who said you can't run for office with four kids certainly forgot to tell Kathy Tran! Kathy (and special guest baby Elise) joins Emily to talk about immigration, her vision for the future, and running for office when kids outnumber the adults in your household.
Episode 14 - Interview with Dr. Christine Eady Mann
We've finally got a doctor in the house! Dr. Christine Eady Mann stops by to chat about health care and her run for Congress. Pro tip - running for Congress is a breeze once you've been through medical school with 3 babies!
Episode 13 - Interview with Molly Sheehan
Let's get ready for primarieeeeeees!
Emily talks real talk about political primaries with Molly Sheehan, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. But first they talk about science, running for office, and bringing facts back in D.C.
Episode 12 - Interview with Truscha Quatrone
This week Emily chats with Truscha Quatrone, Executive Director of Emerge New Jersey about Emerge and all the exciting things happening in New Jersey politics.
Episode 11 - Interview with Maureen Skinner
It's all about Arkansas in this She's Running double feature! We chat with Maureen Skinner, running for Arkansas State Senate, but first we catch up on the Natural State with a very special guest - Emily's sister Morgan! They chat about the unexpected progressive turn their home state has taken which, we think, proves without a doubt that change is a'comin all over these United States.
Episode 10 - Interview with Sofia Pereira
"It's a way for women to speak honestly about what they're going through and get feedback and support from others."
Emily and Sofia chat about both of Sofia's jobs - Vice Mayor and Community Manager of She Should Run. And even with all that to talk about, Emily manages to brings it all back around to her. (Because that's what you do when you have your own podcast!)
Episode 9 - Interview with Cori Johnson
But when I say 'Hey, I’m running as an Independent’, they kind of look at me sideways and say ‘Independent, huh? So what does that mean exactly?’
Emily and Cori discuss the beauty of Virginia, what it's like to be an Independent Candidate, and what exactly a delegate is. A swell time is had by all!
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Episode 8 - Interview with Linsey Fagan
"I had that safety net under me and I think that’s probably what sparked in me making sure that other people have that safety net, if not more of a safety net."
This week, Emily chats with Linsey Fagan from Texas about her run for Congress and the importance of having a strong group of people around you. Nerdy Girls Rock!!
Episode 7 - Interview with Amy Harkins
Emily and Amy talk schools, Columbus, and what happens when you get asked to run. Featuring special guest, Amy's dog.