Kristen Browde is a lawyer, a former reporter, and is now running for Town Supervisor in New Castle, NY. Emily chats with her about how she got to where she is, and what it's like running in Upstate New York (apparently it's not all apple-picking and farmers markets).
Episode 29 - Interview with Heather Ward
Heather Ward is running for T/E School Board in Pennsylvania. Heather Ward is endorsed by Run For Something. Heather Ward has a smart platform, knows what she wants, and isn't afraid to work hard for it. And Heather Ward is twenty-freaking-two.
Episode 28 - Interview with Jinyoung Lee Englund
One day, Emily will stop fawning all over the guests. Today is not that day. Jinyoung Lee Englund is running in a special election for Washington State Senate, is incredibly determined, and believes in the power of bipartisanship. Come on, what's not to love?
Episode 27 - Interview with Lorie Burch
Lesson of the day: Words Matter. And Lorie Burch, running for Representative in TX-3, knows how to use them. She's prepared, determined, and ready to represent Texans. Now she just needs us to show up for her! (Plus, Emily's eclipse 2017 story)
Episode 26 - Interview with Deedra Abboud
In the 6 month anniversary episode (!!!), Emily chats with (fangirls all over) Deedra Abboud about her run for Senate (absolutely on fire - in a good way), what made her fall in love with Arizona (love at first vacation), and what it's like running in her state as a minority (woman, Democrat, Muslim).
Episode 25 - Interview with Brianna Westbrook
Arizona's 8th district hasn't had a serious Democratic challenger in years. Brianna Westbrook is changing that. She's tough, she's determined, and she's ready for a fight. Look out Congress, Brianna's coming for you!
Episode 24 - Interview with Natashia Burch Hulsey
Natashia Burch Hulsey is introverted, former military, in graduate school, and running as an Independent for Arkansas's 2nd District. Intrigued? That's just the surface -wait till you get to know her.
Episode 23 - Interview with Sophia Houdaigui
If anyone looks like a politician, it's Sophia Houdaigui, Running Start's 2017 #ILookLikeAPolitician Ambassador! Sophia's crazy smart and, at 18, a future major political player. Don't think we won't be all "I knew her when" when Sophia's running the world.
Twitter: @sophiahoudaigui
Sophia's blog post on Running Start
RunningStartOnline.org
Twitter: @runningstart
Facebook: Running Start
Episode 22 - Interview with Dr. Margo McClinton Stoglin and Brooke Lopez
Our first ever multi-guest interview! Margo McClinton Stoglin and Brooke Lopez join Emily to talk about IGNITE and lighting (igniting) the political passion in young women, #DeclareYourAmbition, and their own political backgrounds (and futures!)
Episode 21 - Interview with Mary McIntyre
If you're ready to talk about podcasts, being a military spouse, and running for school board with an awesome woman who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in - good news! That's just what you'll get with Mary McIntyre of Charlottesville, VA!